The Nightly

Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman compare notes on the sweetest kind of reading challenge—and the pettiest kind of gym injustice. What You’ll Hear Fifty States of Fiction: Kristen shares her ambitious plan to read one book from every U.S. state (and her early picks might inspire your own reading list). The Kindest Comedy: Josh reflects on working with the Taskmaster team and what makes truly gene...

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal kick off It Happened One Night, a brand-new segment where they read the internet’s strangest dating stories — and decide if each one’s a red, green, or beige flag. What You’ll Hear: Piercings & Pillow Talk: KP shares her second-earring saga and the surprising hazards of side sleeping. The Massage Date Debacle: The duo breaks down a bold first date that starts with a...

Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton dive headfirst into one of history’s strangest battles: humans versus emus. What You’ll Hear: Flightless but Fearless: Matt recounts the unbelievable true story of the Great Emu War of 1932, where Australia’s finest faced off against a flock of fast, feathery foes. Oil, Ego, and Emus: Sophia reveals her mother’s mysterious emu oil skincare secret, while both hos...

Kristen Meinzer and Sophia Wilson Pelton revisit one of history’s stickiest disasters — the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. What You’ll Hear: Home Improvement Gone Wild: Kristen and Sophia share tales of ladders, lights, and plumbers who perhaps needed a few more instructions. A Sticky Situation: Sophia retells the wild, true story of Boston’s molasses flood — complete with runaway syrup, rogue phys...

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg pull on their long johns and drift through the swinging sixties, revisiting Beatlemania and the dawn of the British Invasion. What You’ll Hear: Long John Energy: Kristen declares long johns her winter uniform, while Matt recounts a disastrously sticky suede-and-corduroy fashion moment. Drowsy History: The hosts rewind to the 1960s, tracing how the Beatles, mini dress...

Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg return for a special round of Drowsy History — this time covering one of the wildest chapters in sports lore: the two years when Michael Jordan swapped the court for the diamond. What You’ll Hear: Holiday Hangovers & Train Delays: The hosts trade winter stories, from England’s bonfire nights to Jacquis’ 50-hour Amtrak odyssey from Florida to Chicago. Drowsy History:...

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal talk cozy hobbies and scandalous waters. What You’ll Hear Birdwatching 101: KP reveals her peaceful weekend plans and why identifying herons feels like solving a soft, outdoor puzzle. We Got Weights in Fish: A sleepy dive into the viral Lake Erie fishing scandal that somehow landed two guys in prison for a very creative kind of cheating. Felony or Folly: The hosts debate...

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton slip into the story of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist — Boston’s most beguiling unsolved crime. What You’ll Hear: Top Bunks & Tour Buses: Josh reveals his upcoming rock ’n’ roll adventure (and the politics of sleeping on a bus). The Drowsy History: The hosts unravel the strange, unsolved 1990 art theft that left empty frames — and endless ques...

Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg open a week of “Drowsy History” with guest Dana Schwartz, host of Noble Blood and Hoax. What You'll Hear: A Bedtime Lesson in Belief: Dana shares the unbelievable true story of two young cousins, a camera, and the photos that convinced even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real. The Sleepy Detective Club: The trio unpacks how imagination, curiosity, and a bit of...

Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton cozy up for a Sunday Pub Chat about art, keepsakes, and all things delightfully human. What You’ll Hear Pocket Finds & Memories: Matt rediscovers a forgotten Prague souvenir tucked in an old jacket—and a sweet reminder of why little mementos matter. Fridge as Gallery: Sophia shows off her evolving collection of photo strips and tiny art prints, proving your...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer bundle up and dive into the latest Nightly Book Club session — complete with snow pants, baklava mix-ups, and a few murder plots that go down easy. What You’ll Hear: Cozy Layers & Confessions: Kristen embraces pants-over-pants season while Sophia perfects the art of the double beanie. Reality, Rewritten: Kristen reviews 'Cue the Sun! The Invention of Re...

Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal unwind in the pillow fort and debate the bedtime reading life. What You’ll Hear: Page Turners & Pillow Talk: Josh admits he’s fallen out of his nighttime reading rhythm, while Jacquis recalls the summer book reports that ended his literary era. Screen Time Defense: The two make a strong, funny case for television as an art form — equal parts emotional and educat...

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton unpack the latest season of The Traitors—with game theories, cast critiques, and a few middle school confessions along the way. What You’ll Hear: Attention Bone Energy: KP remembers her theatrical teen years, when a sprained ankle became a stage for attention. Fixing The Traitors: The duo pitches improvements to the hit show—from giving challenges real stakes to...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal stay up late to unpack the 2026 Golden Globes — from surprise wins to sleepy reactions. What You’ll Hear: Buzzing at Bedtime: Jacquis shares what it’s like seeing himself in a national TV ad during the Globes (and how it felt to be “text-famous” overnight). Globes Highlights & Head-Scratchers: The hosts revisit Nikki Glaser’s sharp monologue, unexpected wins fo...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker share some questionable business ideas — and one that might actually work. What You’ll Hear: Paint Gutter Panic: KP unveils her latest invention, a wall-painting “system” that involves pouring entire gallons of paint down your walls. Oil Jello & Other Mistakes: From recycling hacks to olive oil Jell-O shots, the duo somehow stumbles onto a million-dollar idea. The Back...

Sophia Wilson Pelton scrolls for Josh Gondelman and KP Parker. Together they discuss indie sleaze playlists, celebrity drama, Sophia being a prophet, and the most legendary fan accounts on the internet: Club Chalamet. What You’ll Hear: Indie Sleaze Forever: KP hosts the perfect throwback New Year’s party—until a guest hijacks her playlist with five minutes of “woman screaming.” Club Chalamet &...

Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman catch up over a pint for the Sunday Pub Chat. What You’ll Hear: New Year, Old Habits: Josh is feeling refreshed, while Matt’s still in Christmas lag—both united by leftover chocolate and gentle self-deprecation. The World’s Slowest Roadwork: Matt discovers a bridge project taking longer than the Eiffel Tower, the Titanic, and possibly human history. Trivia Night Troub...

Kristen Meinzer, Jacquis Neal, and KP Parker swap stories about feeling ancient at teen-heavy concerts before turning their attention to Kristen’s never-ending battle with post–New Zealand jet lag. What You’ll Hear: Concert Crowd Check: Kristen recounts her surprising Lorde concert experience (and what it’s like realizing you’re the oldest one in the room). Phone-Free Dreams: The crew talks concer...

Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman time-travel to 2002 and revisit the infamous “Tuck Rule” game — the snowy, rule-bending NFL moment that launched the Patriots dynasty and infuriated the rest of America. What You’ll Hear: Sick Day Energy: Matt braves a heroic cold (with full dramatic flair) while Josh celebrates dodging New York’s winter flu. The Tuck Rule Explained: Josh brings Matt deep into the Pat...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal gear up for awards season with a cozy 2026 Golden Globes preview. What You’ll Hear: Globe Gossip: Kristen and Jacquis break down the quirks, chaos, and champagne-soaked history of the Golden Globes. Movie Matchups: Which 2026 nominees have the buzz, the drama, and the star power to win big? Hot Takes & Hopefuls: From “Sinners” supremacy to Wicked fatigue, they...

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer take a stroll through sequel chaos and hobby inspiration. What You'll Hear: Sequel Struggles: KP and Kristen debate the confusing world of movie naming—from Wicked: For Good to Rise of the Planet of the Apes—and wonder, does “Dawn” really come before “Rise”? Hotline Highlights: Listener Kelly from Chicago joins to ask how to talk about hobbies when yours feel, well, o...

Jacquis Neal and KP Parker trade quarter-zips, jewelry, and spooky theater stories. What You’ll Hear: Horror, Live and In Person: Jacquis raves about a stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity that manages to scare even seasoned theater lovers. Snooze or Choose – Fashion Edition: From quarter zips to crew necks, the hosts debate which cozy layers earn a bedtime “choose.” Speed Listeners Anonymous:...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal face the universal truth: some days, you just feel ugly. What You'll Hear: Glow Up Philosophy: Sophia confesses her “ugly attack,” and the two unpack pimple patches, hair grow-out humility, and the surprising joy of subtle concealer. Spooning Logic: The duo play “Spoon, Snore, or Shove on the Floor” starring Shrek, Paddington Bear, and the Grinch (and later, a...

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg swap travel tales and TV obsessions, from small-town holiday cheer to cozy British mysteries. What You’ll Hear Summer Christmas in New Zealand: Kristen recounts her trip to the South Island, complete with chicken cuddles, Santa in shorts, and Married at First Sight marathons with her mother-in-law. Travel Confessions: Matt shares his love-hate relationship with tropi...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg trade life hacks, from chaotic shoe collections to the eternal quest for perfect bubbles. What You’ll Hear Poster-Worthy Wisdom: KP’s new mantra — “Bubbles are for outside, still water’s for inside” — replaces an unfortunate dancing slogan. The Shoe Situation: Matt confesses his slipper addiction and shoe rack woes; KP brainstorms hacks that quickly escalate into… a dedica...