The Nightly

Hatch Podcasts

Where your late night thoughts go to rest. Monday through Saturday, listeners call in to share whatever's on their mind before bed. On Sunday, we take a deep dive on one of the week’s topics. What’s on your mind tonight? 904-NIGHTLY (904-644-4859) and thenightly@hatch.co  Hosted by Matt Bragg and Greta Johnsen. Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 18h ago

    In Defense of Big Jersey

    Josh Gondelman talks with caller Charlie about which "New" places have quietly out-shined their namesakes, from Jersey to Mexico to a very polite British devil.What You'll HearThree Coffee Tables Too Many: Josh recaps trading a cluttered old apartment for a fresh one, and the quiet triumph of finally buying a proper trunk for the towels.New Jersey vs. Jersey, UK: Charlie lays out his theory that a "New" place should only keep its modifier if the original still out-shines it, starting with New Jersey's total takeover of the name.Meet Alastair, the Polite Jersey Devil: From New Hampshire's stolen mountain to a very charming imaginary cryptid across the pond, Josh and Charlie crown their favorite Big, Little, and Lil place names.CHAPTERS00:00 Saying goodbye to three coffee tables04:47 Welcome, Caller Charlie!07:38 The New vs. Old place-name theory begins09:00 New Hampshire vs. Hampshire, adjudicated11:28 New Orleans, New Mexico, and earning the "new"17:49 Big Jersey, Little Jersey, and the Jersey Devils' cousinFor 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.

  2. 1d ago

    A Lithuanian Fairy Tale for Grief

    Josh Gondelman talks with caller Sofija about turning her nightly journaling into a Lithuanian fairy tale, and using fiction to process grief and hope.What You'll HearA Pug Among Angels: Josh recaps settling into his new apartment building and the strange relief of realizing his scrappy pug Maggie isn't the most chaotic dog on the block.The Fairy Baby in the Journal: Caller Sofija describes how a nightly journaling habit — started while she and her husband navigate infertility — grew into a recurring story about a laumė, a chaotic Lithuanian fairy spirit.Folklore as a Safe Distance: Josh and Sofija dig into Lithuanian, Celtic, and Native American folklore, and how a little fictional distance makes it easier to sit with grief, longing, and hope.CHAPTERS00:00 The joy of imperfect neighbors 04:55 Welcome caller Sofija!06:59 A nightly journaling practice08:04 Enter the laumė: a chaotic Lithuanian fairy baby14:36 Celtic fae, Native lore, and finding comfort in folklore17:49 A five-minute ritual that became a nightly habitFor 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.

  3. 2d ago

    Sunday Edition: Practicing Affirmations

    Josh Gondelman invites his wife, author Maris Kreizman, into the Pillow Fort to test-drive real compliments and affirmations on each other.What You'll HearUntangling the Difference: After a caller named Lucy stumped over the line between a compliment and an affirmation, Josh brings the debate home to Maris, and they work out where the surface-level nice thing ends and the deeper truth begins.Practicing Out Loud: Josh and Maris try the exercise on each other live, trading affirmations about diligence and connection for compliments about newsletters, earrings, and the art of small talk done right.The Compliments That Stick: From a stranger admiring Josh's secondhand sneakers on the train to Maris's advice for under-appreciated creative friends, they trade the kind of praise that actually lands.CHAPTERS00:00 Revisiting Lucy's call about affirmations01:35 Welcoming Maris Kreizman to the Pillow Fort!04:21 Practicing an affirmation and a compliment08:00 What makes praise feel sincere?11:53 Getting meta about real connection18:29 Closing affirmations to the worldFor 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.

  4. 3d ago

    Travel Agents vs. Decision Fatigue

    Josh Gondelman talks with caller Holly about years of Costa Rica daydreaming, decision fatigue, and the underrated magic of hiring a travel agent. What You'll Hear A Very Good Move: Josh recaps trading nine years in a slightly dim apartment for a new Brooklyn spot with giant south- and west-facing windows, a coffee terrace, and an honest-to-goodness view of Manhattan. The Costa Rica Standoff: Caller Holly admits she and her husband have been dreaming about a Costa Rica trip for years without booking a single flight, and Josh confesses he's just as allergic to building an itinerary. Enter, the Travel Agent: Together they talk themselves into hiring an expert who knows the storm season, the good waterfalls, and won't shrug and say "I didn't do anything" the way a chatbot might. CHAPTERS 00:00 A big move and finally getting good light 04:07 Welcome, Holly! 04:52 The Costa Rica trip that's been stuck for years 09:16 Should I use a travel agent? 12:35 Instagram envy and the courage to "break the seal" 17:21 Nailing down dates and committing to go 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.

  5. 4d ago

    Compliments vs. Affirmations

    Josh Gondelman takes a late-night call from a listener who's been trying to work on her husband's love language.What You'll Hear"That's a compliment, not an affirmation": Caller Lucy is stumped on why "you're so tall" doesn't count — and Josh helps her untangle the surprisingly slippery difference between noticing someone and actually seeing them.The birthday card loophole: It turns out Lucy writes a killer Father's Day message, she just freezes up when she has to say it out loud. Josh makes the case that the warmth she puts on paper belongs in the room, too.Scratched behind the ears: Before signing off, Josh dishes out a real-time affirmation demo — and it's pretty good. Plus: a good night for World Cup fans who stayed up way too late.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Maggie the pug's country vacation03:45 Welcome, Caller Lucy!04:28 Compliments vs. affirmations — what's the difference?09:00 Reverse-engineering the affirmation12:00 Two kids is spiritually more than twice as many17:00 The birthday card trick20:30 Relationship work & killing the cringe25:33 Good nights all aroundFor 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.

  6. 5d ago

    Wisdom Teeth Wisdom w/ Matt Young

    Matt Young hosts The Nightly this week and takes a call from Kelsie, a singing teacher in Brisbane, Australia, who has questions about life after getting her wisdom teeth out.What You'll HearExtra space, big questions: Kelsie got her wisdom teeth out five days ago and wants to know what to do with the new room in her mouth. Matt has a suggestion involving marshmallows.A singing teacher in recovery: Kelsie talks about her recovery, her brother stepping in as caretaker, and whether losing her wisdom teeth might actually change how she sings.A cover band, a lockdown, and one famous mic: Kelsie and her brother started a covers band in 2019, right before the world shut down. Their one big gig included handing a mic to someone who turned out to be a future movie star.CHAPTERS00:00 Matt opens the show and talks about making the most of summer03:04 What to do with the extra space from wisdom teeth06:42 Kelsie's job as a singing teacher10:53 Starting a cover band with her brother11:45 The night Austin Butler showed up at a gigFor 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.

  7. 6d ago

    The Joy of Fatherhood w/ Matt Young

    Matt Young helps a caller reflect on how becoming a parent can reshape work, purpose, and what really matters.What You’ll HearWhen Priorities Change: caller Tyler opens up about returning to work after welcoming his first child and the surprising emotions that came with realizing he'd rather be home with his daughter than anywhere else.Grace Across Generations: Matt and Tyler talk about breaking old parenting patterns, making room for vulnerability, and why apologizing may be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.Building a Village: From lifelong friendships to holiday cookie parties, they celebrate the communities that help families grow—and remind us that none of us are figuring it out alone.CHAPTERS02:25 Meet Tyler, a new dad finding his footing04:20 Why work feels different after becoming a parent08:43 Tiny laughs, big parenting moments12:21 A message for Tyler's daughter14:29 Extending grace to our own parents16:45 Raising kids alongside lifelong friendsFor 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.

  8. Jul 21

    Statute of Limitations For Celebrating Holidays w/ Matt Young

    Matt Young talks with caller Emily, from Philadelphia, about how long it's reasonable to delay a celebration before letting it go.What You'll HearLetting go of things you no longer need: Matt opens by talking about giving away books and clothing he no longer uses, and the sense of relief that comes with unburdening himself of unused belongings.How long is too long to delay a celebration: Emily raises the question after her family pushed Father's Day back several weeks. She and Matt discuss where the line falls between a reasonable delay and letting an occasion go entirely, including rules around birthday weeks versus birthday months.A birthday that got rescheduled three times: Emily describes canceling a family birthday dinner twice due to illness, then deciding two years later that the celebration should simply be let go rather than revived for a different holiday.Combining five years of missed milestones into one party: Matt shares how he threw a joint celebration for his fiancée's two milestone birthdays after the first one was missed during the pandemic.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & the idea of letting things go02:02 Emily calls in from Philadelphia03:14 How long you can delay a birthday celebration06:39 The rules around birthday months08:02 A birthday dinner rescheduled three times14:23 Combining five years of missed birthdays into one partyFor 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.

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Where your late night thoughts go to rest. Monday through Saturday, listeners call in to share whatever's on their mind before bed. On Sunday, we take a deep dive on one of the week’s topics. What’s on your mind tonight? 904-NIGHTLY (904-644-4859) and thenightly@hatch.co  Hosted by Matt Bragg and Greta Johnsen. Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hatch Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hatch Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Nightly

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