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Hatch Podcasts

Forget doomscrolling; this is your new nightly ritual. Step into the Hatch Pillow Fort to unwind with games, gossip, and good hangs. It’s the opposite of The Daily, in the best way possible. Questions, comments, or need advice? Reach us at thenightly@hatch.co. Don't let insomnia keep you up! A relaxing pop culture bedtime podcast — cozy late night chats about movies, music, and memes to help you unwind and fall asleep. For the fully immersive, phone-free light + audio experience, learn more about Hatch devices at hatch.co. Follow us at @hatchpodcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Survivor: A Completely Accurate & Comprehensive History (Kind of)

    19 HRS AGO

    Survivor: A Completely Accurate & Comprehensive History (Kind of)

    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 strange realities of international game show prizes. Island Life Realities: Why candy can be the worst reward, spa days can wait, and some contestants somehow get hotter while starving. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & pop culture check-in 04:23 Enter the Survivor rabbit hole 06:38 The million dollar prize debate 08:13 The Sia award and surprise cash 09:38 Why UK shows don’t give money 12:18 Money stories that win or lose votes 14:16 Age limits and teen Survivors 16:52 Getting hot on the island 18:00 Food rewards that cause chaos For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  2. Is Garlic Self-Cleaning? Plus Curling Trivia w/ Jo Firestone

    1D AGO

    Is Garlic Self-Cleaning? Plus Curling Trivia w/ Jo Firestone

    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, hair, and noses might all be self-cleaning—and what to call that, exactly. Curling Trivia at Bedtime: A surprisingly demoralizing pub quiz about curling, complete with wild guesses, wrong answers, and one very wholesome tradition. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & welcome 00:42 Joe Firestone’s sleep routine 02:10 Falling asleep to audiobooks 03:29 Hatch Classics revelation 04:48 Garlic presses & self-cleaning foods 07:14 The birth of anti-grombolio 09:20 A very niche Connections category 14:00 Curling trivia begins 19:59 Broom stacking explained 20:22 Joe’s audiobook plug & goodnights For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  3. Wuthering Heights & To DNF or Not DNF

    2D AGO

    Wuthering Heights & To DNF or Not DNF

    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 memoir written by Cass Elliot’s daughter—and why it’s best paired with a little Mamas and the Papas. What’s next on the nightstand: From Wuthering Heights deadlines to Zillow-core fiction, they peek at the books waiting patiently in the wings. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & cozy greetings 01:30 The joy of finishing a to-do list 03:20 Nightly Book Club begins 04:45 KP’s sci-fi struggle with Ancillary Justice 08:00 When it’s okay to quit a book 12:50 Kristen recommends My Mama Cass 17:00 Reading daughters writing about famous parents 18:30 Upcoming reads and bookish anticipation 22:30 Goodnights & sleepy send-off For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  4. Weird First Date Flags w/ Emmy Blotnick

    3D AGO

    Weird First Date Flags w/ Emmy Blotnick

    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 surprise garlic salt gets carefully examined for warning signs. Finding Your Person: When does quirky turn charming, and when is someone simply not for you? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 01:40 Brown noise vs white noise 04:35 Pillow head sandwiches explained 07:25 Game night begins: red, green, or beige flags 08:50 The Reddit date story 13:15 Pizza, milk requests, and garlic salt 18:40 Final verdicts on the date 21:30 Emmy Blotnick plug & goodnight 23:30 A very sweet dog snore goodbye For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  5. Pregaming the Olympics w/ Jeremiah Coughlan & Joe Simons

    4D AGO

    Pregaming the Olympics w/ Jeremiah Coughlan & Joe Simons

    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 and athletes, from hockey showdowns and ski mountaineering to legendary broadcasters and comeback stories. Ageless Athletes & Iconic Skaters: From 44-year-old snowboarders to gravity-defying figure skaters, they celebrate the competitors redefining what Olympic greatness looks like. Should Regular People Compete First?: A gentle debate on whether one average human should attempt each sport so we can truly appreciate how impossible it all is. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the pillow fort & Olympic love 01:30 Why the Olympics hit different 02:40 Falling hard for niche sports 03:10 Biathlon explained (sort of) 04:50 Introducing Snooze Pack: Olympic edition 05:30 Hockey rivalries & Olympic drama 07:20 Ski mountaineering & skeleton relays 09:20 The 44-year-old snowboarder to root for 11:00 Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski & their fabulous commentary 13:40 Kristen’s figure skating heroes 16:40 Comebacks, balance & living a full life 18:30 Why we love Olympic human-interest stories 19:40 Should a regular person try first? 23:00 Goodnights to pets everywhere For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  6. The 2026 Grammys & Love For Catherine O'Hara

    5D AGO

    The 2026 Grammys & Love For Catherine O'Hara

    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 performances that soared and segments that dragged. Listener mail and a movie night pick: A thoughtful note about the in memoriam sparks a bigger conversation, plus a fun, escapist film recommendation to end the night. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & pillow-fort greetings 01:00 The Nightgeist begins 01:30 Remembering Catherine O’Hara 04:20 Grammys memes fashion and moments 06:50 Kendrick Lamar, Cher, and standout performances 13:20 Listener mail on the in memoriam 18:25 Movie recommendation Send Help 20:30 Goodnights and winding down For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Leaning into Manifestation & Nervous System Rest w/ Morgan Starr-Riestis

    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 who attack TV commercials to the brain’s reticular activating system, the trio swaps obsessions—and explores how perception shapes reality. Nervous System Rest: Morgan breaks down what nervous system regulation actually is, why it matters, and how dysregulation quietly makes everything harder. Example Exercises: Morgan shares two short, soothing exercises that listeners can use anytime they need to calm their bodies and minds. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & introducing guest Morgan Starr-Riestis 01:00 Morgan’s bedtime affirmations practice 02:20 Claiming big goals before sleep 03:40 Book talk & comfort reading 06:10 Roman Empires: TV-watching pets 09:50 Living with cows (and their opinions) 10:20 The brain’s “algorithm” explained 12:00 Finding evidence for possibility 16:20 What nervous system regulation really means 18:00 Preparing the body for rest 18:50 Guided breathing: the physiological sigh 20:00 Butterfly taps & bilateral stimulation 23:10 A special goodnight For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  8. The Day U2 Put Music On Our Phones & 8 Mile

    FEB 2

    The Day U2 Put Music On Our Phones & 8 Mile

    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 Mile, Eminem’s unlikely acting turn, and what it feels like when art becomes a way out. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 01:00 Northern Lights and nighttime awe 03:45 Nature moments that live up to the hype 08:45 Pop culture time machine begins 09:15 The U2 iPhone album controversy 15:55 Surprise albums and changing music eras 16:15 8 Mile and Eminem’s moment 23:15 Closing reflections For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Forget doomscrolling; this is your new nightly ritual. Step into the Hatch Pillow Fort to unwind with games, gossip, and good hangs. It’s the opposite of The Daily, in the best way possible. Questions, comments, or need advice? Reach us at thenightly@hatch.co. Don't let insomnia keep you up! A relaxing pop culture bedtime podcast — cozy late night chats about movies, music, and memes to help you unwind and fall asleep. For the fully immersive, phone-free light + audio experience, learn more about Hatch devices at hatch.co. Follow us at @hatchpodcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Hatch Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hatch Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Nightly

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