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Our friends at Hatch just released a new original series we think you'll love. OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama, a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Thoughtfully produced to help you unwind for sleep. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawe...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg break down the Survivor 50 final five (well, mostly KP). What You’ll Hear The Rise of Rizgod: KP walks Matt through the final five, including the surprisingly charming player formerly dismissed as “just a guy trying to invent a catchphrase.” Somehow, it’s working. Good Gameplay or Total Menace?: The duo debate Survivor ethics, strategic lying, and why being too likable mig...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from two very different weekend adventures — one sweaty and spooky in Tucson, the other delightfully nostalgic in Milton Keynes. What You’ll Hear: Tiny Museums and Big Regrets: KP explains why the Museum of Miniatures never happened, how desert heat defeated her plans, and why focusing on tiny chairs suddenly felt impossible. The Waiter Who Declared War: A bir...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from a very warm Tucson adventure, complete with missile silos, historic churches, and one deeply impractical desert vehicle. What You’ll Hear The Nuclear Codes Experience: KP tours a real Cold War missile silo and discovers that even fake missile launches can go straight to someone’s head. There’s also a surprisingly soothing amount of mint green paint involv...

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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman trace the unexpected return of hacky sack and revisit the playground games that shaped them. What You’ll Hear: The Teens Are Alright: Josh brings shocking cultural news from the youth front: hacky sack is back. Wils helps unpack the surprisingly timeless energy of crunchy outdoor games, Tevas included. Gym Class Flashbacks: From wall ball to knockout to strategically...

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories about community care, secret shows, and the strange magic of being somewhere after hours. What You’ll Hear Small Acts Big Feelings: Josh shares how a local fundraiser and neighborhood organizing reminded him that even tiny acts of care can make the world feel a little more livable. Locked Out at Midnight: Wils recounts a late-night key panic that spirals...

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap favorite children’s books, dream vacations, and strong opinions about sandy car rides home. What You’ll Hear: Picture Books That Stick With You: From Goodnight Moon to suspiciously persuasive fish, Josh and Wils revisit the children’s books they loved growing up — plus the surprisingly sweet stories inspiring Josh’s own picture book idea. Vacation Personalities...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg revisit the golden age of WWE, from Stone Cold Steve Austin to The Undertaker’s undead era. What You’ll Hear: The Attitude Era Lives Forever: KP and Matt swap memories from late-’90s wrestling fandom, including antihero icons, giant personalities, and the strangely comforting chaos of WWE storylines. The Most Ridiculous Wrestling Lore: From Kane’s fire-filled backstory to...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander from thrift store mysteries to reality TV rabbit holes, with a surprising amount of turtle expertise along the way. What You’ll Hear The Legend of Gilbert: A thrifted green mug sparks an investigation. Reality TV University: The conversation drifts through Kardashians, reality TV scandals, and why some reality shows somehow make family logistics feel dramatic. Odd P...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg tumble from championship snooker to ancient Greek jokes to one very confusing cast list. What You’ll Hear The Snooker Rabbit Hole: Matt breaks down the surprisingly glamorous world of professional snooker, from perfect games to tiny theater championships and a 22-year-old world champion with a remarkable story. Reading Rules and Book Guilt: KP and Matt unpack the strange p...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander through the wonderfully strange world of shoes, games, and very specific hobbies. What You’ll Hear: The Shoe Rabbit Hole: From Clarks Originals to surrealist Birkenstocks to impossibly pointy cowboy boots, KP and Matt swap favorite footwear finds and debate the value of a whimsical shoe. A Sport Called Welly Wanging: Matt introduces KP to the delightfully low-tech p...

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman unravel the strange comfort of murder mysteries and the surprisingly painful reality of friendship breakups. What You’ll Hear The Lena Dunham Rewatch Spiral: Wils revisits Girls after finishing Lena Dunham’s memoir and reflects on why certain shows hit differently the second time around. The Friendship Breakup Cinematic Universe: From The Banshees of Inisherin to rea...

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap celebrity sighting stories before diving into a very passionate debate about the greatest living American songwriters. What You’ll Hear: Neighborhood Celebrities: From grumpy dogs meeting famous actors to spotting Anna Wintour in Brooklyn, Wils and Josh compare notes on the surprisingly normal lives of very recognizable people. Dance Floor Energy Shifts: Wils sh...

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories about subway sketches, strange self-perception, and the most unforgettable Met Gala looks of the year. What You’ll Hear: The Artist on the Train: Wils shares the deeply vulnerable experience of falling asleep on the subway… and waking up to find a stranger sketching them mid-doze. Josh and Wils unpack why seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes can f...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker spiral into appliance obsession, magical thinking, and one very stylish cat. What You’ll Hear: Air Fryer Era Begins: Matt shares life on the other side of a Costco purchase, where everything suddenly feels air fryable and possibly improved. Blend It or Fry It: A surprisingly philosophical framework for modern living emerges, with smoothies, oranges, and kitchen gadget loya...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg plan last-minute weekend getaways with surprisingly specific stops. What You’ll Hear A Trip Built on One Perfect Idea: A birthday getaway to Tucson starts with a single unforgettable destination—and grows into a delightfully niche itinerary. Tiny Museums, Big Opinions: From intricate miniatures to Old West towns, the joy of oddly specific attractions takes center stage. Ac...

KP Parker and Matt Bragg spiral into an online auction rabbit hole. What You’ll Hear A Very Specific Shopping Problem: What starts as one thoughtful birthday gift turns into a growing collection of chess boards, unexpected shipping fees, and a plea for strangers to outbid her. Karaoke at 2AM: A medieval-themed party ends in goblets, stockades, and a surprisingly emotional rotation of songs that no...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker peek behind the curtain of pawn shops, casting calls, and truly humbling commercial work. What You’ll Hear Pawn Shop Reality Check: From late-night TV obsessions to real-life visits, they sort through what pawn shops are actually like—and what’s probably staged for the cameras. The Casting Email That Stung: A dream gig in Japan takes a sharp turn thanks to one very specifi...

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories from the standup stage and discuss Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz, Channing Tatum, and some very public celebrity feelings. What You’ll Hear: A Crowd That Snaps, Not Laughs: Wils shares a surreal comedy show where the audience traded laughs for snaps, and what it takes to stay grounded when the vibe goes sideways. When Crowd Work Gets Personal: From eager ove...

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap a small-world dating story and weigh in on a very questionable dinner table gadget. What You’ll Hear: A match, a mix-up, a shared vacation: Wils recounts a dating app coincidence that might turn into a weeklong getaway with a near-stranger—and why it’s both funny and slightly risky. Would you record your dinner table?: A listener brings a new gadget into questio...

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap notes on making a home feel just right. Fresh Start Energy: Wils chases a second wave of decorating momentum, from swapping knobs to trusting a furniture delivery app for the very first time. The Cost of Taste: A surprisingly passionate dive into art framing, why it costs so much, and when it might (or might not) be worth it. Plus, the tiny details that can quie...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker take a nostalgic spin through Buzzfeed quizzes and questionable online auctions. What You’ll Hear: Auction Fever: From designer raffles to Goodwill bidding wars, Matt and KP compare notes on the thrill (and mild regret) of winning things they didn’t quite mean to buy. Quiz Time Machine: A throwback Buzzfeed quiz decides KP’s Oasis alter ego—with some suspiciously inconsist...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker compare sports across continents and go deep into KP's reality TV obsessions. What You’ll Hear From baseball bats to cricket whites: A friendly comparison of how different sports are played, shared, and experienced growing up—plus why being the goalie might be the worst job in any country. Drag names and TV fame: A joyful detour into RuPaul’s Drag Race, unforgettable drag...

Matt Bragg and KP Parker swap new hobbies, old sports, and the kinds of books that keep you up just a little too late. What You’ll Hear Padel Fever Continues: Matt explains his new favorite sport, complete with glass walls, mild chaos, and a business idea that got scooped just a little too fast. Reading Routines & Big Books: From audiobooks in the car to 700-page thrift store finds, they compare n...