Podcast Summary: The Nightly – "In Our 'Unc' Era"

Podcast: The Nightly by Hatch Podcasts
Date: January 6, 2026
Hosts: Jackie (A) & kp (B)

Episode Overview

This cozy episode of The Nightly is designed as a pop culture slumber party, perfect for unwinding before bed. Hosts Jackie and kp riff on the latest in theater, fashion, media consumption habits, and jewelry trends—all wrapped in a playful and relaxed late-night tone. The centerpiece is their recurring "Snooze or Choose" segment, where they weigh in on current trends and behaviors, making for both entertaining and gently thought-provoking listening.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Live Horror Theater and Its Surprising Magic

• [00:52 – 02:46]

  • Jackie and kp kick off with a lively discussion of Paranormal Activity: The Play currently in L.A., praising its theatrical illusions and jump scares.
  • Jackie, a self-professed horror and theater fan, was impressed and encouraged listeners to try horror theater experiences, even if skeptical.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Jackie: “As a horror movie fan and a theater fan, I was very skeptical. Like what could you do in a theater setting that's gonna scare me? … They had some really good like, oh, crap moments.” (01:14)
  • Jackie: “If this or any other horror type play knocks on your door for opportunity, go see it. It was really cool.” (02:17)

2. Snooze or Choose: Fashion Trends

• Quarter-Zip Pullovers

  • [03:16 – 06:21]

    • kp observes the comeback of quarter-zip pullovers, even wearing one for the conversation.
    • Jackie likes the look on others but hesitates for himself, citing fit concerns.
    • Both lean towards "crewnecks" as a timeless staple but are open to quarter-zips.

    Notable Quotes:

    • Jackie: “I choose it for others. I snooze it for myself.” (04:09)
    • kp: “If given the choice between a crew neck and a quarter zip, I love a crewneck. I think crewnecks are just so classic.” (05:01)

• Full Zips vs. V Necks

  • Discussed as practical favorites for travel and comfort; V-necks considered passé.

3. Snooze or Choose: Media Consumption Habits

• Listening to Podcasts at 1.5x Speed

  • [06:25 – 11:36]

    • Jackie introduces the trend of speeding up podcasts.
    • Both try speaking in “1.5x speed” for comedic effect.
    • kp confesses to occasionally doing this for slow-paced pods or audiobooks, but is wary of effects on “mental health capabilities.”
    • Jackie, as a performer, feels strongly about playing content as intended, emphasizing intentional pacing and pauses.

    Notable Quotes:

    • kp: “It is good to be patient. It is good to receive information as it was supposed to be given. It's good to slow things down.” (08:04)
    • Jackie: “Like, that pause I just took right there. That was intentional. So it's Emphasis.” (09:50)
    • kp: “The way you consume media is gonna be the way you expect the world to go. And we have to admit that some people talk slow, and that's okay.” (12:02)

• On Social Apps:

  • kp admits to watching TikToks at double speed, humorously describing the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” effect.

4. Snooze or Choose: Jewelry Trends

• Mixing Metals in Jewelry

  • [12:00 – 15:46]

    • kp raises the trend of mixing gold and silver in jewelry.
    • Jackie is ambivalent—comfortable mixing metals on different body parts but not in the same area (e.g., neck).
    • Both agree it’s often about the intentionality of the design and personal confidence rather than strict rules.
    • kp frames mixing as “fun,” advocating self-expression and rule-breaking in style.

    Notable Quotes:

    • Jackie: “If you’re wearing it like you pull up in the car and the door open and you come out foot first... if you're doing that, I don't care what you got on, I'm gonna like it.” (15:24)

• Layering and Confidence

  • kp wants to do more jewelry layering and says it “makes it kind of casual.”
  • Jackie is intrigued to add rings, noting “I’m in my uncle era. I’m in UNC era right now. And I okay with that. I love it.” (16:02)

5. Bonus: Hand Tattoos as Accessories

• [16:16 – 17:00]

  • kp notes a rise in ornate hand and finger tattoos as ring replacements.

  • Both admire the look on others but find it a bit too attention-grabbing for themselves.

    Notable Quotes:

    • kp: “I like a tattoo to be like, oh, in certain outfits you're looking at that tattoo… My hands, I'd be like, oh, this. It's a little overwhelming perhaps.” (16:40)

6. Listener Shout-Out: Sweet Birthday Wishes

• [17:48 – 19:06]

  • Listener Holly calls in wishing her sister and husband happy birthday, celebrating their steady Capricorn energy.

  • Jackie and kp respond warmly—Jackie offers special wishes, and kp jokes about not getting a half-birthday wish but graciously pivots the focus.

    Notable Quote:

    • Holly (Listener): “Both born on January 6, a day that gifted me twice with people I cherish. You two Capricorns are steady, hard-working, and always building something meaningful.” (18:02)

Memorable Moments

• "Intentional Pauses"
  Jackie’s mini-rant about respecting podcast pacing and the value of silence in performance.

• Hosts “acting out” 1.5x speed
  Both hosts comically pretend to talk faster, bringing levity to the tech-related trend.

• “Unc Era” declaration
  Jackie playfully embraces being in an “uncle” phase of life, tied to jewelry and rings.

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment Description | |-------|--------------------------------------------------| | 00:52 | Paranormal Activity: The Play & horror theater | | 03:16 | Snooze or Choose: Quarter zips vs. crewnecks | | 06:25 | Snooze or Choose: Podcasts at 1.5x speed | | 12:00 | Snooze or Choose: Mixing metals in jewelry | | 16:16 | Bonus: Hand tattoos as "rings" | | 17:48 | Listener goodnight & birthday wishes |

Tone and Vibe

The conversation remains light, joking, and candid throughout, with the hosts gently ribbing each other and delighting in quirky cultural trends. The tone is cozy and inclusive, with a sense of genuine camaraderie and warm acceptance for personal choices—fitting for a relaxing, late-night wind-down.

For more nightly rituals or to send your own goodnight wishes, reach out to The Nightly at thenightly@hatch.co.