Nightwatch

Join the Night Watch crew — Closer-in-Chief, Big Smoke, Jolly Green and the rest of the night shift — for a raw, no-holds-barred episode covering everything from late-night overtime, delivery tips and new-hire drama to barroom stories about amateur boxing, MMA, and why training beats bravado. The hosts debate modern fight culture, martial-arts shows and the difference between being peaceful and be...

Join the Nightwatch crew for a fast, funny deep-dive into kaiju culture. They break down Pacific Rim (and its sequel), modern Godzilla films, Cloverfield, King Kong, classic Japanese creatures and favorite monster/robot designs, sharing standout scenes and moments that made them fans. The hosts debate kaiju themes and plot holes (why portals, cloning and Jaeger logistics don’t always add up), disc...

If you’d like to fuel the show (literally keep the editor-in-chief caffeinated), you can now support us here: ko-fi.com/nightwatchpodcast The Nightwatch Crew riff on topics ranging from coffee to drones, artillery to aircraft, before diving into the discussion of workplace grievances, the difference between Commanding and Demanding respect as leadership, and clear communication.

If you’d like to fuel the show (literally keep the editor-in-chief caffeinated), you can now support us here: ko-fi.com/nightwatchpodcast Join Chief and Big Smoke as they discuss the cult classic creatures of the nightshift, and our favorite movies that delve into it. From Underworld, Van Helsing, TrueBlood, and yes, even Twilight. 

If you’d like to fuel the show (literally keep the editor-in-chief caffeinated), you can now support us here: ko-fi.com/nightwatchpodcast Join your Closer-In-Chief and Big Smoke as they riff on health and wellness in the workplace, if you should call off sick or go in anyways, and what that choice says about you, and the world we live in. Let us know in the comments, how do you call off? How do yo...

Hosts Closer in Chief and Big Smoke check in with a loose, irreverent opening before diving into a spoiler-filled discussion of Alien Earth (episodes 1–4). They cover base reports, character takes, and how the show blends classic Alien tech with new twists. Topics include the hybrids/synthetics (children implanted into indestructible bodies), key characters (Wendy, Cavalier, Kirsch), corporate pow...

Want to help support Nightwatch? Buy the crew a coffee! Check out our donation page at www.ko-fi.com/nightwatchpodcast In this episode of Night Watch, the hosts — Your Closer-in-Chief, Jolly Green, and Big Smoke — riff on the stories that shaped them: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Dresden Files, The Vigil Bound series, and more. They discuss Tolkien’s wartime influences, the differences...

Help support the Nightwatch crew, and buy us an energy drink! www.ko-fi.com/nightwatchpodcast Join Closer-in-Chief, Big Smoke and Jolly Green as they riff across gaming, tech and culture — from full‑dive VR and haptic suits to AI‑generated games and the looming prospect of AGI. The hosts trade anecdotes about streaming mishaps, virtual socialization after COVID, and pop‑culture touchstones like Th...

Join Nightwatch hosts Chief (the closer-in-chief), Jolly Green and Big Smoke for a rambunctious late-night episode. After a quarantine hallway mishap, the hosts dive into what they’re playing now — from Hogwarts Legacy (evil playthroughs) and Pokémon Legends: Arceus to Oblivion, Diablo, Dead Space, Subnautica, and indie picks like Dredge and PowerWash Simulator. Expect wide-ranging tangents about...

Welcome to Nightwatch — your Closer-in-Chief checks in with Big Smoke and Jolly Green for a freewheeling shift filled with language mix-ups, family origin stories, and a long, nostalgic dive into video games. The hosts riff on everything from cultural misunderstandings and ancestry DNA tests to slavery in history before launching into memories of classic consoles and early arcade experiences. Host...

Join your Closer‑in‑Chief with Big Smoke and Jolly Green for a rambling, hilarious late‑shift episode about life on night watch. The hosts trade wild customer‑service stories, delivery‑driver confessions and small acts of kindness (from damp cash to a kid’s fistful of nickels), plus grotesque bathroom mishaps and oddball encounters that make every shift memorable. Expect long tangents into pop‑cul...

Join the Night Watch crew — the Closer-in-Chief, Big Smoke, and Jolly Green — for a lively, profanity-laced roundtable about three cult sci-fi films: Aliens (1986), John Carpenter's The Thing (1985), and Starship Troopers. The hosts share personal memories, military-perspective critiques, and favorite moments: Jolly Green praises the military camaraderie and hardware in Aliens (and rants about tac...

Join your Closer-in-Chief, Big Smoke, and Jolly Green as they discuss the age old rivalry: Day Shift vs. Night Shift! We go into detail on what makes each shift great, what joys we've found in the kind of work we do, and... ok, yeah, we mostly just rag on day shift and talk about Star Wars. But hey, what else is there to do while you're closing up?

Join Chief, Big Smoke, and Jolly Green in the breakroom as we dive into tales of the Feywild, strange creatures, and cryptids pulled from old folklore. We swap stories about our first D&D games, the kinds of worlds we’ve played in, and what classes we’d choose if we suddenly found ourselves isekai’d into a fantasy realm. Along the way, we wander into unexpected territory (as usual) — from unca...

Welcome back to Nightwatch! Join Chief and Big Smoke in this episode, as they delve deep into conversations about heroes—both fictional and real-life inspirations. Get ready for engaging discussions about the heroism of pop culture icons like Deku and Samwise, and the real-life strength and influence of personal heroes. With humorous banter and heartfelt stories, this episode features insights int...

Join us at the Nightwatch Security Services Command Center as our hosts dive into an exciting and unpredictable discussion. They start by exploring the comical yet existential banter about Microsoft, wayward AI, and corporate malfeasance, transitioning into a deep dive into the world of beloved and feared villains across multiple universes. As they reminisce about the cartoons and comics of their...

Welcome back to another episode of Nightwatch, where your Closer-in-Chief and Big Smoke take you through a whirlwind night filled with laughter, oddities, and deep existential musings. This episode kicks off with a nostalgia trip down family vacations and the randomness they often entail, setting the stage for what turns into a wildly diverse conversation. The duo touches upon unconventional subje...

Hey Midnighters and Moonlighters! It's your Closer-in-Chief, still holding strong post-collapse. Congrats on surviving long enough to tune in for another shift.  Join us tonight as we delve into how we might rebuild after society crumbles. We’re past just hoarding beans and caps—it's time for the real questions.  If you've ever pondered life in the wasteland, without getting caught by someone LARP...

Hey there, fellow night owls! It’s been a minute, but I’m back with some wild tales and even wilder ideas. In this episode, we dive into a world where the ordinary shifts into the extraordinary, pondering how we might navigate the chaos of an apocalyptic event. From the moment you decide your fate at a crossroads to mastering the art of survival, we've got you covered with stories and insights as...

Join Big Smoke, Jolly Green, and Chief as they discuss the finer points of fear and panic as they begin their trip through the apocalypse. In this intro to the trilogy arc, the Pre-apocalypse landscape, we dive into the concepts of chaos, helplessness, and what happens when the end is nigh!

Welcome to Nightwatch. In this standalone part two, following up our discussion in Hunger Ain't a Game, Chief and Big Smoke continue their discussion on overcoming poverty, where we've built ourselves up to, and goals for the future, and what that means for the future of Nightwatch. If you've ever felt stuck, burnt out, or duct taped together, and still showed up anyway, this one's for you.

Welcome to Nightwatch. In this stand-alone part one, Hunger Ain't a Game, Chief and Big Smoke dig into their personal backstories, discussing growing up in, and climbing out of, poverty, one cup-o-soup and left over pizza at a time.

Welcome to the first episode of Night Watch, where Chief, Big Smoke, and Jolly Green delve into a lively discussion about the evolving world of artificial intelligence. This episode tackles the intriguing possibilities and moral dilemmas surrounding AI companionship, the rise of sex robots, and the impending threat of a "Skynet"-like future. The hosts share their perspectives on AI's potential to...