Podcast
The Nightly
Hosted by Hatch Podcasts · EN
The Nightly Podcast is a fun way to fall asleep, with new episodes every single evening. A cozy, entertaining bedtime listen, The Nightly blends playful chats between friends about pop culture, sleep, and all the wandering thoughts that show up at night. Warm, witty, and made for the hours when your brain is still buzzing, The Nightly is where your late-night thoughts go to rest. What’s on your mind this evening?
Hosted by comedians Matt Bragg, KP Parker, Wils Pelton, and Josh Gondelman.
Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co.
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No Bummer Summer w/ Elise Hu
Yesterday00:23:50Summary readyJosh Gondelman and Elise Hu take a nostalgic trip through the delights of state fairs, county fairs, and the simple joys of an unstructured summer.What You’ll Hear:Fried Food and First Freedoms: Jenny calls in to share her love of state fairs, sparking a conversation about deep-fried treats, giant butter sculptures, and the unforgettable feeling of roaming a fair with friends for the first time.The Great State Fair Rankings: From Texas and Minnesota to Illinois and beyond, the group swaps favorite fair memories, legendary concert sightings, and the surprising world of competitive fair-going.No Bummer Summer: A conversation about resisting the urge to over-plan, embracing spontaneity, and finding small moments of wonder that make summer feel a little more magical.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcoming caller Jenny01:24 Why state fairs are on Jenny’s mind04:00 Butter sculptures and deep-fried everything06:00 Concert memories and fairground music08:24 State fair rankings revealed12:19 The Gravitron and carnival ride memories16:48 Discovering No Bummer Summer19:01 Goodnights and fairground farewellsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Songs That Ruled in 1995 w/ Elise Hu
2d ago00:23:12Summary readyJosh Gondelman and journalist Elise Hu swap summer traditions, childhood nostalgia, and the surprisingly revealing art of pillow fort design.What You’ll HearPillow Fort Personalities: From strict pillow-only construction to full-scale living room renovations, Josh and Elise explore how a person’s fort-building style might say more about them than they realize.Sidelines and Scandinavian Wisdom: Elise shares a parenting rule she’s borrowed from youth sports culture, leading to a conversation about cheering, coaching, and keeping perspective.A Cassette Time Capsule: An old mixtape labeled “Songs That Ruled in 1995” sends the conversation down memory lane, with detours through Hootie & the Blowfish, Walkmans, jewel cases, and the joys of analog life.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:44 Meet guest host Elise Hu01:10 The science of pillow forts04:06 Summer plans and World Cup excitement07:16 Youth sports and sideline philosophy10:00 Learning to mend and analog hobbies11:15 Needle felting and creative rebellion12:18 A 1995 cassette time capsule13:31 Walkmans, mixtapes, and listening parties15:49 Kids discovering old technology18:00 Good nights and musical shout-outsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Nightly Science Show: Lava Lamps
3d ago00:24:33Summary readyKP Parker and Matt Bragg swap hot-weather survival strategies, questionable science facts, and fond memories of waterbeds.What You’ll Hear:Cooling Off, One Appliance at a Time: Matt explains how an ice machine became the newest star of his kitchen, sparking a debate about the most life-changing gadget money can buy.The Rise and Fall of the Waterbed: A conversation about cooling mattress hacks leads to a surprisingly deep investigation into waterbeds, lava lamps, and why some inventions are better left in the past.The Passion Fruit Problem: KP shares an unexpected backyard dilemma involving hundreds of passion fruits, a rapidly growing vine, and a house that may or may not be under siege.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & surviving the heat01:30 Matt’s new ice machine obsession04:25 Cooling gadgets and portable AC units10:25 Waterbeds and rental agreements12:10 Lava lamps and accidental science lessons15:00 The cat cooling mat review15:30 KP’s passion fruit invasion19:50 Goodnight to waterbeds and chaosFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The World Cup & Miracle On Grass
4d ago00:26:10Summary readyKP Parker and Matt Bragg swap unlikely history lessons, from a legendary World Cup upset to a border dispute sparked by one very hungry pig.What You’ll Hear:The Miracle on Grass: A team of teachers, dishwashers, and a hearse driver walk into the 1950 World Cup—and somehow make sports history. KP brings the underdog story; Matt brings the football fan perspective.When Sports Were Amateur: A conversation about Olympians, day jobs, and the surprisingly strict rules that once kept professional athletes out of the Games.The Great Pig War: One pig, one potato patch, and 13 years of international tension. History has rarely been so oddly specific.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & World Cup excitement01:14 The Miracle on Grass begins08:53 How far has US soccer come09:31 Olympians, amateurs & day jobs12:39 World Cup travel plans14:00 The Great Pig War19:19 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reddit Bad Dating Story & the Type A/B Personality Test
5d ago00:24:32Summary readyKP Parker and Matt Bragg unpack a whirlwind work-trip romance that ends with a second-story escape and then take a surprisingly deep dive into Type A and Type B personalities.What You’ll HearThe Great Balcony Getaway: In tonight's Reddit bad date story, a chance meeting at a conference turns into an instant connection, a return visit, and one very questionable exit strategy.Dating at Warp Speed: KP and Matt debate whether some romances burn a little too bright, too fast—and why a 72-hour first date might be more commitment than it seems.Type A vs. Type B: After weighing in on unpacked suitcases, travel habits, and personal organization, KP puts Matt through a personality test to see where he lands on the spectrum.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & a work-trip romance begins01:04 The instant connection story02:13 Red flags on the return visit04:06 The balcony escape plan06:03 Dating too fast08:28 Advice for "Mark" and the mystery woman10:01 What is a Type B personality?12:57 Matt takes the Type A vs Type B personality test16:00 The results are in!18:22 Good nights and final thoughtsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Took Two Ferries to Get Here w/ Alison Leiby
6d ago00:23:27Summary readyJosh Gondelman and guest host comedian Alison Leiby set sail on a cozy conversation about ferries and the joys of taking the scenic route.What You’ll HearFerry Weather Forever: Alison makes the case for New York City’s most relaxing form of public transportation, from waterfront views to the simple pleasure of feeling briefly on vacation.Two Boats and a Dream: A pandemic-era comedy gig leads to an unforgettable journey involving multiple ferries, a long walk, and the feeling of starring in your own historical adventure.The Perfect Boat Name: From Lunchbox to Friendship, Josh and Alison celebrate the delightfully wholesome ferry names dreamed up by New York City second graders—and debate where boat-naming goes wrong.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & ferry weather appreciation02:22 Lighthouse group texts & boat enthusiasm05:26 Two ferries to a comedy show08:07 The internet’s favorite ferry account09:00 Could Alison captain a ferry11:22 Toronto’s airport ferry memories13:48 The art of naming boats15:17 Ferries to spas and beaches17:05 Boat names that work and don’t18:47 Drifting off with ferry dreams19:01 Goodnight to Lunchbox and FriendshipFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An Ode to Wet Hot American Summer w/ Alison Leiby
1w ago00:29:02Summary readyJosh Gondelman and guest host Alison Leiby celebrate 25 years of a comedy classic that shaped their sense of humor.What You’ll HearThe Summer Camp Movie That Changed Everything: Josh and Alison revisit Wet Hot American Summer, from its stacked cast to the delightfully strange comedy that made it an instant favorite... for a certain kind of comedy fan.Friendship Lore & Favorite Comedies: A conversation about the movies, shows, and performers that become shared language among friends, from The State and NewsRadio to Phil Hartman and beyond.The Art of Being Weird on Purpose: Why absurd comedy sticks, how cult favorites find their audience, and what makes some funny worlds feel endlessly revisitable.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & anniversary celebrations00:40 Why Wet Hot American Summer still works03:00 Finding your comedy people05:25 Sketch comedy influences06:20 Phil Hartman appreciation hour09:00 Comedy inspirations & creative projects11:00 Why the movie felt different13:00 Favorite scenes and big swings15:10 Cult classics, sequels, and world-building17:00 Friendship lore and comedy references18:10 From cult favorite to mainstream influence20:00 Why the movie still feels timeless22:00 Goofing off as a life philosophy23:25 Good nights and college memoriesFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlie Puth or Charlie Tooth w/ Alison Leiby
1w ago00:22:50Summary readyJosh Gondelman and guest host comedian Alison Leiby swap stories about surprise run-ins, celebrity sightings, and the one casino game they’d actually like to understand.What You’ll HearEverybody’s Here: A chance anniversary dinner turns into an unexpected reunion, complete with Shirley Temples, karaoke memories, and the particular magic of running into friends where you least expect them.Famous People, Normal Parties: From book events to neighborhood restaurants, Josh and Alison share their favorite celebrity-adjacent encounters and what makes some famous folks blend right into the crowd.The Allure of Craps: Why does one casino game feel oddly wholesome? A conversation about low-stakes bets, group cheering, and the dream of being celebrated for pure luck.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & summer co-hosts00:25 Surprise Paul at dinner03:18 Karaoke memories and singing strategies04:29 Celebrity sightings and party stories10:09 Getting recognized in the wild11:52 Final-sale shopping as gambling14:11 Why craps seems fun16:37 The desire to be cheered for luck18:43 Everybody’s here in New YorkFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let Me See Your House w/ Alison Leiby
1w ago00:21:15Summary readyJosh Gondelman and guest host comedian Alison Leiby imagine a world with friendlier neighbors, cozier apartments, and cats who might just become roommates.What You’ll Hear:The Great Pillow Debate: From flat pillows to pillow stacks to pets that double as armrests, Josh and Alison compare the sleep setups that help them settle in for the night.Neighbor Goals: After years of hallway hellos, Alison finally becomes friends with the neighbor across the hall—and immediately starts dreaming of a friendship between their cats, Riz and Eggs Benedict.A Peek Inside: The conversation turns to apartment curiosity, home tours, and the surprisingly universal desire to know how other people arrange their bookshelves, plants, and kitchen counters.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow preferences02:34 Pets as bedtime companions04:23 Making a real neighbor friend09:33 Let me see inside your house11:13 The accidental home-tour show13:30 If I can hear you, I should see16:30 Goodnights to neighbors and catsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The $2 Million Wu-Tang Clan Album
1w ago00:23:24Summary readyJosh Gondelman and Wils Pelton discuss apartment makeovers, one-of-a-kind art, and why some experiences feel more meaningful when they’re a little harder to access.What You’ll HearThe Great Living Room Reset: Wils shares the latest chapter in their ongoing home décor adventure, complete with furniture regrets, surprise purchases, and the ripple effects of moving one thing... and suddenly needing to move everything.The $2 Million Album: Josh brings a fascinating piece of music history to the Pillow Fort: the Wu-Tang Clan album that existed as a single copy, and the winding story of where it ended up.For the People Who Like It: A conversation about niche art, live performance, paywalls, newsletters, and why not everything needs to be made for everyone.CHAPTERS00:00 Intros & Wils' apartment updates02:47 The endless cycle of buying stuff05:25 The one-copy Wu-Tang album08:00 A perfectly guessed number09:29 Where the album ended up11:07 Why rare experiences feel special15:13 Making things for the people who care16:39 Secret shows and intimate venues17:40 Bed, the most intimate venue of all!18:18 GoodnightsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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