The Nightly

Sophia Wilson Pelton and KP Parker scan the pop culture landscape, from the Super Bowl stage to the Olympic ice rinks. What You’ll Hear Cold Weather Check-In: KP braves New York winter with a new scarf, Sophia mourns a beloved lost hat, and they reflect on the strange emotional math of modern shopping. The Nightgeist: A Super Bowl halftime performance packed with cameos, Olympic sports that defy e...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal host a cozy slumber party debate night with guest Grace Helbig. What You’ll Hear Sleep Setup Confessions: Cooling pillows, white noise machines, blackout curtains, and the slow realization that building a sleep system is a form of self-care. Sleepy Debate Club: Is it acceptable to sleep with socks on — or to watch ahead on a shared TV show? Grace Helbig presides as...

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton tumble down a Survivor rabbit hole, from prize money myths to peanut butter candy controversies. What You’ll Hear A Million Dollar Question: How Survivor’s prize money works, why it hasn’t changed in decades, and how contestants talk about needing the cash versus giving it away. Rules, Loopholes, and Fun Facts: From age limits and dual citizenship twists to the s...

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg welcome comedian Jo Firestone for bedtime tangents, missed audiobooks, and a truly puzzling new word. What You’ll Hear Falling Asleep Mid-Plot: Jo shares her audiobook routine, including the joys of missing huge chunks of a very juicy mystery and simply accepting she may never know who did it. The Anti-Grombolio Theory: A deep, gentle spiral into whether garlic, ovens...

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer settle into another round of The Nightly Book Club, swapping reading confessions, literary gripes, and a few heartfelt recommendations. What You’ll Hear When a book just isn’t hitting: KP wrestles with a highly awarded sci-fi novel that refuses to click, and the two debate when it’s okay to walk away. A loving look at Mama Cass: Kristen shares a warm, thoughtful memoi...

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Josh Gondelman host a cozy game night w/ Emmy Blotnick, sorting dating stories into red, green, and deeply confusing beige flags. What You’ll Hear A Slumber Party Check-In: Emmy joins the pillow fort to talk brown noise, pillow head sandwiches, and the strange comfort of a dog’s snore. The Dating Flag Test: A first date featuring pocket candy, a daytime telescope, and surp...

Kristen Meinzer welcomes Joe Simons and Jeremiah Coughlan, hosts of Hatch’s Sleepytime Sports, to chat about the upcoming Winter Olympics. What You’ll Hear Olympics, Every Two Years: Kristen shares her deep love of opening ceremonies and the sudden joy of caring deeply about sports you only watch once a quadrennial. The Snooze Pack Draft: The trio builds their ideal lineup of Winter Olympic events...

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal trade cozy pop culture notes, from heartfelt tributes to a very long Grammy night. What You’ll Hear Giving flowers where they’re due: Jacquis reflects on Catherine O’Hara’s career and the joy of revisiting the performances that shaped so many of us. Grammy night highlights and hiccups: Kristen breaks down the moments lighting up her feed, from red carpet fashion to...

KP Parker and Josh Gondelman welcome therapist Morgan Starr-Riestis for a calming, practical conversation about winding down, rewiring your brain, and getting ready for a good night's sleep. What You’ll Hear Bedtime Routines, Reimagined: Morgan shares her nightly practice, including recording affirmations in her own voice to gently guide her mind toward rest. Roman Empires, Explained: From dogs wh...

Jacquis Neal and Josh Gondelman take a ride on the pop culture time machine. What You’ll Hear Northern Lights, Unexpectedly: A cozy opener about early darkness, jaw-dropping skies, and the rare moments when nature truly shows off. The Day U2 Moved In: A gentle rewind to 2014, when a free album appeared on millions of phones—and somehow sparked real outrage. Lose Yourself Forever: Remembering 8 Mil...

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg settle in for their weekly pub chat, complete with cozy TV recommendations, British tabloid intrigue, and a pub quiz that proves harder than it sounds. What You’ll Hear Hygge Season: Kristen leans fully into winter coziness, from blankets and candles to catching up on buzzy TV like Heated Rivalry. Beckham Family Tea: The hosts unpack Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram over...

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton catch up on viral pop culture stories that everyone’s talking about—but no one seems to be fully explaining. What You’ll Hear An underdog football moment: Josh breaks down Indiana University’s surprising national championship win and why it feels different from the usual college sports story. The Beckham family feud, decoded: From wedding dresses to awkward...

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton welcome the hilarious Josh Eckert for a slumber party game night full of 2016 throwbacks and skincare confessions. What You’ll Hear Bedtime Routines, Real Talk: Josh shares his nighttime habits, from magnesium drinks to a lifelong commitment to resisting bedtime. Skincare, Explained: From dermatologist prescriptions to the mystery of snail mucin, the trio unpacks...

KP Parker and Josh Gondelman play a rapid-fire round of Snooze or Choose: Sleep Trend Edition, sorting through celebrity rituals, and bedtime habits that range from soothing to slightly alarming. What You’ll Hear Watching Without Homework: KP and Josh talk about taking their time with buzzy shows like Heated Rivalry—and why TV should never feel like an assignment. Sleep Trends, Evaluated: Earplugs...

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg dig into Hollywood’s most misunderstood season: “dump month.” Dump Month, Defined: January is when studios release their so-called “worst” films—but Kristen argues it’s secretly one of the best times for movie lovers. Unexpected Gems: From Paddington 2 to Taken to Get Out, the duo celebrates the art of the underdog release. Cult Classics & Comfort Flicks: Why bad...

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...