This Isn't Normal!

This Isn't Normal!

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This Isn't Normal! offers Real Play Podcasts for young, LGBT+ people. We strive to entertain and bring together others, so that we can all belong to a respectful and creative community.

In season 3 [CURRENT], Iris, Chrys, and Cosmo become involved in a mysterious cross-country game.

In season 1, Dandy, Earnest, Jimmy James, & Harvey try to stop Hell from leaking over into Earth.

In season 2, Atticus, Cornelius, & Pheobe face off against an uncertain future and those who wish to shape it.

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223 episodes

Scrungin' in the Dungeon

Team Bouquet plays D&D with Wilbur and Dees!

1h 21m
Apr 01
Go Hopital - The Reflection Game Episode 36

The team has a lot on their plates right now. As heads of security, they must stop the creature terrorizing the building. They need to locate Chrys' nephew, still lost in the inner workings of Hart & Stone. They must try and complete their obligations to The Reflection Game, if that's even possible. And maybe, just maybe, try to figure out what's up with Iris after their encounter with the anomaly. Can all this even be covered in a week?? I don't know, I don't even work here.

1h 6m
Mar 25
Weapons & Vengeance - The Reflection Game Episode 35

Team Bouquet descends into the heart of Hart & Stone to face off against their goopy adversary one last time, and prove once and for all that the Stone's are up to no good. Because they gotta be, don't they? There's going to be proof. It's gotta be down there. For real this time.

1h 2m
Mar 18
The Security Detail - The Reflection Game Episode 34

The team is tasked with escorting a mysterious double down to the security level. What is the deal with this strange lookalike, and what horrors will they uncover when they arrive? Maybe some pieces of the worlds worst birthday mystery will start coming together.

1h 13m
Mar 11
Thin Stairwell - The Reflection Game Episode 33

Team Bouquet (and Wilbur) (and Mango) face off against a gooey and metallic threat in what is clearly established to be a thin stairwell. That's it, that's all it is. How could this thing become even more terrifying? Maybe ominous breaking and horrible appendages may help!

1h 1m
Mar 04
Birthday Wishes - The Reflection Game Episode 32

After a positively explosive celebration the team must come together to bring down the house and help settle the rioting party goers. That's a fun way to say: everything has gone wrong! Something foul is on the lose, and the team must work to restore order before true chaos descends on Hart & Stone.

1h 3m
Feb 26
Cosmo's Birthday Bash! - The Reflection Game Episode 31

The team prepares for the masquerade. With an incredible and foolproof plan set for their retrieval mission, what could possibly go wrong? It's TIN, what could possibly go wrong? Chrys has a heart to heart with his Lola. Iris works to one-up a guest speaker. Wilbur recruits Claus and Mouse. Cosmo teaches the power of birthday wishes.

1h 6m
Feb 19
Wilbur's Big Day Out - The Reflection Game Episode 30

As the teams wind down their preparations and the party draws near, it's time to enter the final stages of their planning. Fortunately, Wilbur's got this. Probably. Or maaaaybe, he's just trying to find the kitchen...

1h 7m
Feb 12
Dolphin Wave Technology - The Reflection Game Episode 29

Team Bouquet (and Wilbur) get accustomed to a life of luxury in Hart & Stone. With the masquerade ball closing in, the teams begin to get the lay of the land and begin the preparation for their body retrieval. Wilbur takes a fall. Cosmo misremembers how nice things are. Iris plots a crime. Chrys continues to deal with the consequences of asking for a lizard.

1h 3m
Feb 05
Masquerade Shopping - The Reflection Game Episode 28

Team Bouquet and their new teammates tear up the town, and stop to see some of the local hot spots. What sort of new faces will they meet? Will any of them have any long term relevance? Who's to say? Me, probably but that's okay. You will soon enough as well.

58m
Jan 29
Space R Us - The Reflection Game Episode 27

The team heads west to Little Rockefeller to prepare for the heist of the century. How are things on the west coast? West... That's for sure. Elsewhere, Wilbur wakes up to a horrifying new reality. Fortunately, Broad Shouldered Short Businessman in a Suit is here to clear things up. That should go well.

1h 0m
Jan 22
That Could've Been an Email - The Reflection Game Episode 26

Team Bouquet dedicates themselves to the art of self improvement. Which is what they call a series of hi-jinx and shenanigans sure to annoy anyone in a 300 ft radius. Elsewhere... Someone new has a bad dream. Cosmo makes an enemy. Chrys confuses and terrifies. Iris and Skrink team up.

1h 8m
Jan 15
Spite Breakfast - The Reflection Game Episode 25

Nothing like starting the day the right way: with some spite breakfast. Team Bouquet has a date with some of their least favorite people on the planet, and they're sure to make it everyone's problem. Chrys reveals some of his mysterious backstory. Cosmo reveals some of their mysterious backstory. Iris reveals some of their mysterious backstory. I'm sensing a pattern...

1h 2m
Jan 08
The This Isn't Noir! Holiday Special

Gobert is getting the gang back together again! Only problem, there may be some minor mix ups in the guest list... But when trouble comes to Boston, and people aren't paying up, there's only one semi-rotating team of problem solvers up for the job! Antiquity deftly handles some interrogation. Harold introduces his faithful companion. Patrick is accidentally invited.

1h 33m
Dec 26, 2023
Low Poly 3D Lizard - The Reflection Game Episode 24

Enjoying a brief moment of relaxation, the team enjoys some hotel amenities. And experiences some horrors. Just a few though. Chrys reunites with an old friend. Cosmo tries to get a phone number. Iris deals with Lola.

1h 4m
Dec 18, 2023
The Time Traveler - The Reflection Game Episode 23

Team Bouquet and Team Dees fight the final opponent of Dairyton, and it sucks. Is everyone making it out in one piece? And who will claim victory over another round? Cosmo has a breakdown. Iris takes some hits. Chrys cheers on his friends. Bosco gets a charm.

1h 7m
Dec 11, 2023
The Murderler - The Reflection Game Episode 22

Team Bouquet discovers the dark threat terrorizing Dairyton. It is more horrible than they could have ever imagined. And more frustrating. Honestly, mostly more frustrating. Don't worry, they give everyone convienent nicknames to make sure you can stay on top of the shenanigans.

56m
Dec 04, 2023
1-800-MyDad - The Reflection Game Episode 21

Team Bouquet finds themselves at odds with the law due to some minor misunderstandings about the events at Late Nite Bites. Fortunately legendairy This Isn't Normal! character Dirk Pickles: attorney at law, is here to save the day. Cosmo makes a call. Chrys also makes a call. Iris does not make a call. Stabby Frog injures himself.

57m
Nov 27, 2023
Milk Knife - The Reflection Game Episode 20

Late Nite Bites is proud to present: Legendairy Destroys Childhood Poverty! Real! Not clickbait!! Come down and watch Legendairy eat the ER for the East Dairy orphans. All they get is limes. It's awful. Come on down for this incredible event, today at noon!

1h 0m
Nov 20, 2023
Oh Uncle Stinkle! - The Reflection Game Episode 19

Team Bouquet takes a visit to Late Night Bites - West Dairy's premiere eatery and clubbery - to come up with a plan. How can they use their newfound knowledge to stop Legendairy and finish the round? Chrys gets some business cards. Cosmo visits a "relative". Iris tries to order dinner.

1h 5m
Nov 13, 2023
Half-Boy Half-Cow - The Reflection Game Episode 18

With only a minor diversion the team races to rescue Team Dees from certain peril. While they do time ticks ever closer to evening and their slightly delayed invasion of Library ++. There are dark secrets still lurking in the milky bowels of this town (I'm sorry can I take that one back?), which ones may they uncover today? Chrys disguises himself. Iris creates an obstacle. Cosmo knows the Dewey Decimal system.

1h 0m
Nov 06, 2023
This Isn't Noir! Part 2: The Rot House

The four recruits traverse the deadly and terrifying Rot House in search of Thomas' device and unlock system. What horrors await them inside, and will they all make it out alive? Fredwick searches for food. Patty doesn't understand the puzzle. Charlie uses his brain. Antiquity does not.

1h 33m
Oct 31, 2023
This Isn't Noir! Part 1: Shadow Andy

Four low level mafia associates band together to investigate an alleged threat muscling in on their territory. Who could be collecting protection money, and what price must the residents of Frisk Street pay? There may be something nefarious afoot. Or worse, supernatural. Fredwick goes shopping. Antiquity gets a hug. Patty picks up a client. Charlie has never been here before.

1h 11m
Oct 23, 2023
This Isn't Noir! Announcement

Join us Monday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 31st for parts 1 and 2 of This Isn't Noir!

38s
Oct 18, 2023
Family Only - The Reflection Game Episode 17

Team Bouquet find themselves at another sort of crossroads. Their investigation takes them in multiple paths as evening inches ever closer. What insights can they gain from The Outrageous Oat? None. I'm just telling you now. It's family. Only.

1h 3m
Oct 16, 2023
Six Cheese Italian - The Reflection Game Episode 16

Ignoring all advice from The Avalon Society, Team Bouquet attempts a late night infiltration of Library Plus +. What will they find? Forbidden secrets? Or maybe just dead ends. Iris files a complaint. Cosmo tries to bluff. Chrys feels very uncomfortable.

59m
Oct 09, 2023
The Ballad of Billy Rooster - The Reflection Game Episode 15

On the verge of an information breakthrough, the team meets a man named Billy Rooster who needs a job. Surely the man must have some marketable talents? And not an over the top magical ability? Cosmo channels their inner chicken. Iris gets a birthday dinner celebration. Chrys tries to stop an attack.

1h 6m
Oct 02, 2023
Iris' Birthday Bash - The Reflection Game Episode 14

The team has a simple goal: meet with the town leaders and try to get some dirt on a potentially suspicious superhero. It's so simple. So easy. There is literally no way it could be messed up, right? NAAAAY! Chrys does a vandalism. Cosmo obtains some limes. Iris gets their own birthday song.

1h 17m
Sep 25, 2023
Pickled Limes - The Reflection Game Episode 13

The team checks out their new surroundings and makes an impromptu hair dye decision! There's another team lurking around Dairyton as well though, wonder what they're up to. Iris orders a birthday treat. Cosmo schemes. Chrys doesn't pay attention.

58m
Sep 18, 2023
Gregg of the Gardens - The Reflection Game Episode 12

Team Bouquet spend some time wrapping up their hotel business the day before their next mission. What last minute revelations can they uncover? And are some stones better left unturned? Cosmo does an interrogation. Iris tries to hack the mainframe. Chrys introduces everyone to his long lost pet.

59m
Sep 11, 2023