Podcast Summary: The Nightly – Sleep Week Trivia Party!

Podcast: The Nightly (Hatch Podcasts)
Episode: Sleep Week Trivia Party!
Date: March 14, 2026
Hosts: Sophia (B), KP (C), Jacquis (D)

Episode Overview

This special Sleep Week edition of The Nightly transforms the cozy Hatch Pillow Fort into a pop culture trivia slumber party with hosts Sophia, KP, and Jacquis. As part of Sleep Week—a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the connection between sleep and wellbeing—the trio trade banter, share personal pop culture recommendations, and dive into a spirited round of sleep-themed trivia.

The friendly competition features facts, quirky questions, and plenty of laughter, making bedtime both fun and informative for pop culture fans hoping to unwind.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pop Culture Catch-Up (00:30–03:09)

• The hosts start with light banter about current pop culture interests.
  • Jacquis is hooked on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking."
    • "It's about how messy life is, and life is messy. Heard life is messy. That's what I'm pop culturing into." (D, 01:19)
  • Sophia reminisces about watching "Shrinking" during recovery and suggests it’s a great show for moms.
  • KP jokes about getting their mom into something besides true crime, leading to a playful "Godfather" recommendation.
    • "It's a little indie one? Yeah. Crime Family. It's about a crime family and they do nothing but tell the truth. That's true. And it's true crime, and it just follows the journey." (D, 02:28)
• Discussion of a nonviolent true crime book, The Art Thief, and jesting about streaming platforms add to the cozy, comedic tone.

2. Kicking off Sleep Week Trivia! (03:09–03:38)

• "This is actually sleep week. It's a week we set aside to remind everyone of the important connection between sleep and your well being. So in honor of that, I thought we could do a little sleep-related trivia." (D, 03:21)

3. Sleep Trivia Party Highlights

a. What does REM stand for? (04:06–04:19)

• Sophia wins the fastest buzz:
  "Rapid Eye Movement." (B, 04:07)
• Banter about ideal bar trivia questions:
  • "Imagine if you went to a bar and the trivia question was, what does REM stand for? Then I would be elated." (B, 04:23)

b. Hatch Sleep Report: Most Common Alarm Time (04:54–05:46)

• Trivia: According to 2026 Hatch data, when do most people set their alarms?
• After guesses of 7:00 am and 8:00 am, Jacquis reveals:
  • "It’s definitely like 6:30. ... The answer is 6:30am." (D, 05:44)
• Group jokes about early risers:
  "You don't have to wake up that early. That's so early." (D, 06:05)

c. Earliest Risers by State (06:30–08:42)

• KP guesses Alaska, Sophia chooses Montana, but the surprise answer is Tennessee.
  • "So the answer is Tennessee. ... Sophia wins because Sophia is on the actual mainland on the map." (D, 08:24)
• Jacquis expected New York due to Wall Street culture, but discusses farm/ranch life as an early rising culture.

d. Sleep Vocab: "Herkle Durkle" Meaning (10:13–11:47)

• Multiple choice:
  • A) Laying in bed long after it’s time to get up
  • B) Twisted up in sheets
  • C) Sleeping sideways
• The correct answer:
  "To lay around in bed long after it is time to get up, which I do. So you can hurkle durkle at any point of the day..." (D, 11:47)
• Hosts riff on the phrase’s fun, vaguely suggestive sound:
  • "It sounds sexy to me." (D, 11:24)
  • "She herkled my dirkle." (B, 11:39)

e. Hormone that Regulates Sleep Cycle (12:40–12:57)

• KP wins the point:
  "Is it melatonin? Is that a hormone?... The answer is melatonin." (C, 12:47; D, 12:52)
• Banter escalates as Sophia, who claimed to be bad at trivia, now dominates the score.

f. Most Popular Natural Sleep Sound (13:20–14:18)

• KP guesses "white noise", Sophia chooses "rain". The actual answer:
  "The answer is walking in crickets is be throwing it in light rain. Sophia. So you both were technically on the right track." (D, 14:08)

g. Peak Snooze Days in the U.S. (14:27–15:50)

• Bonus round. KP guesses Daylight Savings Time; Sophia considers weekends and New Year's, but correct answer:
  "The correct answer to this two point question is Monday and Tuesday." (D, 15:41)
• Hosts realize it’s about hitting the snooze button, not simply sleeping in.

h. Most Popular Hatch Alarm Sound (16:33–18:26)

• For the win, the question:
  "What is the name of the most popular hatch alarm sound in the US?" (D, 16:36)
• Sophia confidently answers "Meditative Flute" (her own alarm). KP guesses "Blue Light Morning".
  • "The answer is meditative flute ... this girl is on fire. That’s me winning the resounding win." (D, 17:30)
• Hosts joke about being in the “Meditative Flute alarm users hive” and activating “sleeper agents.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jacquis on true crime:
  "It's called The Godfather. It's a little indie one? Yeah. Crime family...it's true crime and just follows the journey. ... all the flashbacks are anime." (D, 02:26–02:49)
• Sophia on trivia skills:
  "I have a lot to bring to it. It might not be vaxxed and it might not be the truth, but I have an amazing spirit. And, yeah, some fun quips to bring to the table." (B, 03:44)
• Group on early alarms:
  "Quit your job, girl. ... If we all stop working, then nobody's working." (D/B, 05:57)
• Jacquis on birds:
  "They too loud. I'm scared of peacocks. I know people think they're beautiful." (D, 09:32)
• Team riffing on "herkle durkle":
  "She herkled my dirkle." (B, 11:39)
  "Who up herkling their dirk right now?" (C, 11:41)
• KP after defeat:
  "I mean, people hate to see a unique thinker. I know I'm sagging where others zig. ... You would be horrified to see how I live." (C, 17:51; 18:10)

Episode Structure & Timestamps

| Segment | Highlighted Points | Timestamp | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Intro & Banter | Pop culture recommendations, true crime humor, cozy chat | 00:30–03:09 | | Sleep Week Trivia! | Hosts explain Sleep Week, set stage for trivia | 03:09–03:38 | | Trivia Rounds | REM, alarm times, earliest risers, "herkle durkle", sleep hormone, sounds, snooze days, alarm sounds | 03:38–18:26 | | Winner & Wind-Down | Sophia wins handily; group jokes, recaps what they’ve learned, says goodnight | 18:26–19:40 |

Final Score & Takeaways

• Sophia: Dominant trivia champion (“this girl is on fire”), full of playful trash talk.
• KP: Unique, creative answers, a good sport, and quick with jokes after losing.
• Jacquis: Master of ceremonies, keeps the energy high and the vibes warm.

Sleep Week Trivia takeaways:
You might set your alarm later than the U.S. average, hurkle durkle is your new favorite word, and you’re likely waking up to the meditative flute along with a secret hive of other pillow fort listeners.

Sleep Week calls for some fun facts, lots of laughter, and plenty of reasons to stay cozy. Sweet dreams!

Memorable Quote to Close:
"A little herkle derkle never hurt nobody." (B, 19:19)