The Nightly

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton spiral (gently) into their Roman Empires — from Ben Affleck’s back tattoo to the golden age of romance novels. What You’ll Hear The Perfect Sunday: Josh recounts an unreasonably wholesome day of stoop sales, karaoke, and ice cream — proof that friendship is the cure for all existential dread. Gone Girl and the Hat That Broke Hollywood: A deep dive into Ben A...

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton swap book reviews, survival trivia, and the world’s wildest sports — from greased poles to squirrel suits. What You’ll Hear The Book Club with Range: Sophia finishes The Road, KP finishes a “total stinker,” and both debate whether award-stickers actually mean anything. Adrenaline Dreams: From Red Bull Games to slack-lining crushes, the hosts confess which extreme...

Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman cozy up with an unexpected bedtime story — and yes, it involves Amish romance. What You’ll Hear Hats Off to Small Wins: From finishing big projects to finally hitting “record,” the hosts celebrate the satisfaction of simply doing the thing. Return to Intercourse: Kristen reads from the Amish romance novella she wrote in a week — complete with barn accidents, bugg...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Josh Gondelman scroll through the week’s oddest online moments — from reality TV memoirs to confusing family photo shoots. What You’ll Hear Trader Joe’s Therapy: Why running errands with friends is the new brunch — and how to make it count as “quality time.” Siblings or Dating?: Sophia presents a truly baffling maternity photoshoot that tests the limits of human closeness....

KP Parker and Matt Bragg hop in the pop culture time machine and take a spin back to the mid-’90s. What You’ll Hear: Book Titles for Your Life: KP’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Flow” meets Matt’s “All the Light We Cannot See” (with some real-world electrical issues). Cool Guy Olympics: KP revisits the golden age of the X Games and Tony Hawk’s legendary 900, a.k.a. when skateboarding met superstardom. B...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg dream up their ultimate unplugged vacation — one that’s equal parts mountain spa, lakeside reading nook, and zero beach sand. What You’ll Hear: First-Class Fantasies: From fake airline upgrades to the ethics of taking a cash bribe to give up your seat, Sophia and Matt share their funniest travel theories. The Unplugged Itinerary: Together they plan a dream getaw...

KP Parker welcomes comedian Deanna Ortiz back to the pillow fort for another edition of “Crime for Bed.” What You’ll Hear: The Gambling Nuns – Sister Mary Margaret and Sister Lana’s Vegas double life. Twenty Years of Embezzlement – How $800,000 vanished from a Catholic school. The Fall & the Fallout – Parents, audits, and an 80-year-old nun facing prison. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & tea ta...

Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton air some nighttime grievances — from missing TV theme songs to buses that never, ever arrive on time. What You’ll Hear: This Is 40 (Almost): Jacquis returns to basketball and baseball after a short break, and his body promptly reminds him of his age — with love and soreness. Bring Back the Theme Song: A heartfelt ode to the lost art of TV intros, from Fresh Pr...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal open the Nightly Hotline to help Maddie from Los Angeles navigate post-breakup concert ticket drama (and maybe get a little petty) . What You’ll Hear: Hotline Open: Maddie calls in with a question that’s equal parts financial and emotional — should she charge her ex for the concert ticket she bought before the breakup? Petty or Peaceful?: Kristen and Jacquis offer...

Step into Kristen’s Corner with Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman, where the pillow fort turns into a royal court. What You’ll Hear: America’s Royal Couple 101 – How Taylor & Travis became tabloid staples with staying power. More Than PR – From charity work to speaking out, why their influence goes beyond image. Swift-onomics – How the Eras Tour boosted economies like a royal wedding. Royal T...

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal welcome Nora from Chicago into the pillow fort to unpack her viral “fried chicken breakup” — and the strange new world of AI-generated texts and post-long-term-relationship dating. What You’ll Hear The Fried Chicken Breakup: Nora recounts how a playful text about Hatch’s fried chicken audio turned into a ChatGPT breakup message — and the internet went wild. Text or Talk?...

KP Parker and Josh Gondelman welcome comedian and self-proclaimed cozy queen Shelby Wolstein into the pillow fort for a spirited debate on duvets, quilts, and the Swedish sleep method. What You’ll Hear The Cozy Code: Shelby reveals her full-time commitment to comfort — from projector screens in every room to her horizontal lifestyle philosophy. Santa, Why?: The trio compares childhood Santa confus...

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton try to remember the plot of The Lion King—with wildly mixed results.  What You'll Hear: Do You Remember?: Sophia attempts to reconstruct the plot of The Lion King from memory, while Josh gently fills in the blanks (and corrects some truly ambitious guesses).  Hakuna Matata (Kind Of): Along the way, they discuss live-action lions, dad catchphrases,...

KP Parker and Josh Gondelman trade holiday secrets and karaoke wisdom in this cozy listener-advice special.  What You’ll Hear: Traditions, Unwrapped: From blackout curtains to blackout window paint, the hosts get real about family rituals and the joy of making (and breaking) new ones. Elf on the Shelf? Absolutely Not: KP and Josh draw a firm line on mischievous elves — and offer gentler, lowe...

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton scroll through the internet’s coziest corners. What You'll Hear: Listener Love: Josh and Sophia remind Nightly fans that they want to hear your questions and goodnight messages—because communication is a two-way street, even at bedtime. Home Sweet Nest: Sophia shares her nesting adventures and the fine line between “adult décor” and “sensual tapestry bedroom...

Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton host a full house in the pillow fort, joined by writer and comedian Peyton Dix for a night of cozy chaos and wild inventions.  What You’ll Hear: Sleepover Revival: The trio mourns the loss of adult sleepovers and debate the merits of firm mattresses, floor mats, and sleeping “like a mummy.” Bad Business Bonanza: Everyone takes turns pitching half-baked bu...

Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg stay up late with writer and cultural critic Ira Madison III for a dreamy deep dive into soap operas and the fine art of an afternoon nap. What You’ll Hear: From “The Floor” to the Pillow: Ira shares behind-the-scenes stories from his stint on the trivia show The Floor, and why losing on TV was still a win. Naps, Novels, and Nightcaps: The trio trade cozy talk about the...

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer welcome comedian Moshe Kasher for an episode full of bedtime grievances, bad furniture, and deep love for Star Trek: The Next Generation .  What You’ll Hear: Beam Me to Bedtime: Moshe reveals his sleep routine, complete with nightly comfort from LeVar Burton and the utopian calm of ‘90s-era Star Trek. Mouth Guards & Mini Skirts: The hosts trade sleep complain...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer unwrap their Spotify Wrapped — and their subconscious minds. What You'll Hear: Wrapped & Revealed: Sophia confronts the hard truth of her “listening age” (74!) and Kristen reflects on a year of Minnesota mentions. Turns out, our hosts have their own Hatch Wrapped surprises too. Dreams Decoded: Kristen dreams of a mystery celebrity who might just be her...

Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman trade sleepy animal facts and royal trivia. What You'll Hear: Birthday Blues: Josh reveals that all racehorses share the same birthday—and Kristen connects the dots to royal “official” birthdays (plus, who in the monarchy would win a dance-off). Egg-laying Oddballs: From platypuses to echidnas, they marvel at the rare mammals that lay eggs—and how Australia seems...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg welcome comedian Deanna Ortiz (host of Hatch’s Crime For Bed podcast) for a true-crime bedtime story ripped from reality TV headlines.  What You’ll Hear Spam Calls & Scams: With Jen Shah freshly released from prison, Deanna walks KP and Matt through the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s infamous telemarketing scheme — and how a life of luxury unraveled on c...

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton host a slumber party with Joel Kim Booster. Spotify Wrapped & Sleep Trapped: Joel reveals his top artists (and what activity they soundtrack), plus how his new sleep apnea diagnosis is changing his life. Festive Film Debate: The trio decides whether they’d rather star in a Hallmark romance or a Christmas action flick— there are strong opinions when iconograph...

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal debate the dreamiest worlds—cartoon or sci-fi.  What You'll Hear: Rewatch Report: KP’s deep in a 30 Rock rewatch, while Jacquis recalls his love for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.   Sci-Fi Real Talk: From Minority Report tech nightmares to Men in Black memory wipes, they imagine which fictional futures they could actually survive.  Would You Rather?: The duo...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal plan a dream theme park getaway. What You'll Hear: Pets vs. Pillow Space: Kristen confesses to being pet-free, while Jacquis lays down his law—love the animals, but not in his bed. Destination Dollywood: From Disney parks to Six Flags, Jacquis has done it all—but his dream vacation leads straight to Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain wonderland. Rides, Rhinestones &...

Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton compare notes on pop culture, pizza nights, and nostalgia. What You'll Hear: Movie Nights & Memories: Sophia revisits Wicked (part two, less magical), while Matt celebrates ten years of love with pizza, Russell Crowe, and a surprisingly great cinema deal. Across the Pond Pop Talk: From British rom-coms to Jimmy Fallon’s Scottish adventure, they swap cultural...