Podcast Summary: The Nightly – "No Socks in Bed" w/ Grace Helbig

Host: Hatch Podcasts
Guests: Krista, Jacquees, Grace Helbig
Date: February 10, 2026

Episode Overview

This cozy episode of "The Nightly" from Hatch Podcasts welcomes comedian and YouTube star Grace Helbig for a slumber party-style chat. The hosts and Grace dive deep into bedtime rituals, the science (and vibes) behind sleep accessories, and play a heated round of "Sleepy Debate Club" covering the divisive issues of socks in bed and TV show cheating. Expect insight, laughter, and some surprisingly profound reflections—all in an atmosphere designed to lull listeners toward sleep.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Grace's Evolving Sleep Routine

• Cooling & Side-Sleeper Pillows:
  • Grace has embraced dedicated sleep accessories in her 40s, from cooling pillows for hot flashes to special cut-out pillows for side sleepers.
  • "I'm in the era of my aging in which I'm getting hot flashes at night… we've bought a pillow specifically for cooling effects, which has been incredible. And I'm a side sleeper, so I got a side sleeping pillow." – Grace, [01:56]
• White Noise Necessity:
  • White noise has become essential: "I've never realized until the last few years how much I depend on a white noise machine while I'm sleeping. It really has made a difference. If things are too quiet, I cannot sleep." – Grace, [04:57]

Hosts' Bedtime Must-Haves

• Jacquees: Mini body pillow for cuddling; importance of keeping feet inside the bed due to “monster” fears.
• Krista: Blackout curtains are the game changer for city sleeping.
  • "There’s always some sort of light coming in… blackout curtains have been a game changer in our household." – Krista, [06:09]

Pillow Talk – Universal Need for Comfort

• Laughter over setting up beds to be “live coffins”—impenetrable, dark, comfy:
  • "If I could sleep in a coffin, I would." – Jacquees, [06:35]
  • "There's a reason why Dracula was never sleep deprived. We never heard about Dracula complaining about sleep deprivation." – Krista, [07:02]

"Sleepy Debate Club": Bedtime Controversies

Debate 1: Is Sleeping with Socks on Acceptable?

• Jacquees (NO Socks advocate):
  • Argues for “breathability” and highlights the tactile joy of feet on bedsheets.
  • "My toes need to breathe… If the feet aren’t right, the sleep ain’t right." – Jacquees, [08:34]
• Krista (Pro-Socks):
  • Offers studies about falling asleep faster and better, monster defense, and increased “frisky satisfaction” for women with socks on.
  • "If you have socks on, that's one additional layer of protection against the monsters." – Krista, [11:08]
• Grace (Judge):
  • Decisive in her anti-socks stance:
    "Feet… are a barometer. They're how you control your body temperature in bed… it is of itself a sock that we are putting our bodies into at night. So it might be redundant to then put on another sock." – Grace, [14:07]
  • Winner: Jacquees (NO socks).

Debate 2: Is It Okay to Watch a TV Show Without Your Partner If You Started Together?

• Jacquees (Yes, it's okay):
  • Emphasizes the need for individuality and autonomy, and suggests planned “date” episodes for shared experiences.
  • "Sometimes you need your own space... if I'm watching a television show with you and we started together, that's a beautiful thing. But... I can have that time to myself." – Jacquees, [15:57]
• Krista (NO, it's betrayal):
  • Uses a theme park analogy to powerfully illustrate the emotional harm of “TV cheating.”
  • "Part of the experience of watching a show together is the journey… So much of relationship building is world building, inside jokes, those little bits and pieces that you have between the two of you, a shared language." – Krista, [19:09]
• Grace (Judge):
  • Inspired by Krista’s analogy and insight: "That sentence, relationship building is world building. That’s so beautiful. That’s so profound… you get to share in the nuance." – Grace, [20:20]
  • Winner: Krista (NO TV cheating).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Grace on sleep gadgets:
  "It’s really sort of indicative of an era of life and age. Not something I would have considered in my 20s, let’s say, but I turned 40 this last year, and so I do feel like this is where I’m investing in myself." [03:00]
• Krista on city sleeping:
  "Blackout curtains have been a game changer in our household… in New York, there’s always some sort of light coming in." [06:09]
• Jacquees on bedroom safety:
  "If my feet fall off the back mattress and then a monster’s under the bed can touch them, I can’t sleep. I can be. My whole body can be off the bed, but if my feet are on the bed, I can be sleeping." [08:34]
• Grace's goodnight message:
  "To all the people out there that are maintaining their sense of sweetness and their sens silliness in a world that can sometimes be less sweet and less silly. …May you get a delicious night of sleep." [22:51]

Memorable Timestamps

• 01:11 – Grace Helbig joins, keeping her “excitable” energy “mellow.”
• 01:56 – Grace talks cooling & side-sleeper pillows.
• 04:57 – Grace on the power of white noise for sleep.
• 08:34 – Jacquees opens the socks-in-bed debate.
• 14:07 – Grace rules: No socks in bed!
• 15:57 – Jacquees defends solo TV watching.
• 19:09 – Krista’s theme park analogy for TV cheating.
• 20:20 – Grace’s verdict on shared “world-building.”
• 22:51 – Grace’s heartfelt bedtime wish to listeners.

Final Thoughts & Listener Engagement

The playful debates and cozy vulnerability make this episode a “comfort listen.” With topics both light and genuinely relatable, it’s a reminder that even bedtime routines can spark laughter and reflection. The show encourages listeners to weigh in with their own bedtime habits (email: thenightly@hatch.co).

Where to Find Grace Helbig

• YouTube: youtube.com/GraceHelbig
• Instagram: @GraceHelbig (for live show dates and tickets)

Goodnight Wishes

"For all of those staying true to their sweet, silly selves, may you get a delicious night of sleep." – Grace Helbig, [22:51]