The Nightly

Hatch Podcasts

The Nightly Podcast is a fun way to fall asleep, with new episodes every single evening. A cozy, entertaining bedtime listen, The Nightly blends playful chats between friends about pop culture, sleep, and all the wandering thoughts that show up at night. Warm, witty, and made for the hours when your brain is still buzzing, The Nightly is where your late-night thoughts go to rest. What’s on your mind this evening? Hosted by comedians Matt Bragg, KP Parker, Wils Pelton, and Josh Gondelman. Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co. Questions, comments, or need advice? Reach us at thenightly@hatch.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Phrases That Have Different Meanings Across the Pond

    11h ago

    Phrases That Have Different Meanings Across the Pond

    Matt Bragg opens the pillow fort call-in line and has a chat with a listener about her move from New York to Norwich.What You’ll HearDrownload Diaries: Matt reports back from Download Festival, where heavy metal, mud, Vikings, and one falafel-loving Cannibal Corpse fan all make an appearance.Lost in Translation: Listener Liz shares the small but mighty language surprises of life in the UK, from “quite nice” to “could do” and the mysterious art of British hedging.Walks, Kayaks, and Warm Weather Warnings: Liz talks about finding more nature in England, joining a kayaking club, and preparing for the great British summer tradition of shirtless men at 21 degrees.CHAPTERS00:00 Festival season begins01:00 Comedy at music festivals02:00 Download Festival? You mean Drownload?03:00 Muddy cars, Vikings, and falafel wraps04:35 Caller Liz joins from Norwich06:00 New York to East Anglia06:45 The trouble with “quite nice”08:30 Meeting her British husband09:30 Missing home and decoding “could do”10:50 British walks in any weather12:00 Sheffield, the Peaks, and accessible nature13:00 UK road trips and Scotland dreams13:45 Kayaking clubs and the Norfolk Broads15:30 Brecon Beacons and Thames kayaking16:30 British heat and shirtless men17:45 Freezer hot water bottle wisdom18:13 Closing thoughts 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
  2. Hungry Pugs & Cats Who Fetch w/ Elise Hu

    1d ago

    Hungry Pugs & Cats Who Fetch w/ Elise Hu

    Josh Gondelman and journalist Elise Hu talk with a caller about a snack-loving pug, family food boundaries, and the delicate art of not being outsmarted by a dog.What You’ll HearA Pug With a Plan: Listener Kimmie’s pug is sweet, round, and always ready to scarf down unattended toast. The group considers what happens when a determined dog meets a distracted household.Dinner Without the Drama: Elise shares the mealtime training trick that helped her very hungry golden retriever stay put. The Father-in-Law Factor: Josh and Elise help Kimmie think through how to explain to her family that those pleading pug eyes are less “sad puppy” and more “expert negotiator.”CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:28 Listener Kimmie calls in with a pug-related question03:05 Vet judgment and toddler toast chaos04:14 Pug appreciation and loud snoring05:01 Josh on food-motivated pugs06:28 The importance of place training07:49 The father-in-law snack twist08:25 Healthier treats and boundary-setting10:58 A secret car-window talent11:25 Oscar, Abraham Lincoln, and clever pets14:25 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.

    21 min
  3. No Bummer Summer w/ Elise Hu

    2d ago

    No Bummer Summer w/ Elise Hu

    Josh Gondelman and Elise Hu take a nostalgic trip through the delights of state fairs, county fairs, and the simple joys of an unstructured summer.What You’ll Hear:Fried Food and First Freedoms: Jenny calls in to share her love of state fairs, sparking a conversation about deep-fried treats, giant butter sculptures, and the unforgettable feeling of roaming a fair with friends for the first time.The Great State Fair Rankings: From Texas and Minnesota to Illinois and beyond, the group swaps favorite fair memories, legendary concert sightings, and the surprising world of competitive fair-going.No Bummer Summer: A conversation about resisting the urge to over-plan, embracing spontaneity, and finding small moments of wonder that make summer feel a little more magical.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcoming caller Jenny01:24 Why state fairs are on Jenny’s mind04:00 Butter sculptures and deep-fried everything06:00 Concert memories and fairground music08:24 State fair rankings revealed12:19 The Gravitron and carnival ride memories16:48 Discovering No Bummer Summer19:01 Goodnights and fairground farewellsFor 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. Songs That Ruled in 1995 w/ Elise Hu

    3d ago

    Songs That Ruled in 1995 w/ Elise Hu

    Josh Gondelman and journalist Elise Hu swap summer traditions, childhood nostalgia, and the surprisingly revealing art of pillow fort design. What You’ll Hear Pillow Fort Personalities: From strict pillow-only construction to full-scale living room renovations, Josh and Elise explore how a person’s fort-building style might say more about them than they realize. Sidelines and Scandinavian Wisdom: Elise shares a parenting rule she’s borrowed from youth sports culture, leading to a conversation about cheering, coaching, and keeping perspective. A Cassette Time Capsule: An old mixtape labeled “Songs That Ruled in 1995” sends the conversation down memory lane, with detours through Hootie & the Blowfish, Walkmans, jewel cases, and the joys of analog life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & welcome 00:44 Meet guest host Elise Hu 01:10 The science of pillow forts 04:06 Summer plans and World Cup excitement 07:16 Youth sports and sideline philosophy 10:00 Learning to mend and analog hobbies 11:15 Needle felting and creative rebellion 12:18 A 1995 cassette time capsule 13:31 Walkmans, mixtapes, and listening parties 15:49 Kids discovering old technology 18:00 Good nights and musical shout-outs 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

  5. 4d ago

    The Nightly Science Show: Lava Lamps

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap hot-weather survival strategies, questionable science facts, and fond memories of waterbeds.What You’ll Hear:Cooling Off, One Appliance at a Time: Matt explains how an ice machine became the newest star of his kitchen, sparking a debate about the most life-changing gadget money can buy.The Rise and Fall of the Waterbed: A conversation about cooling mattress hacks leads to a surprisingly deep investigation into waterbeds, lava lamps, and why some inventions are better left in the past.The Passion Fruit Problem: KP shares an unexpected backyard dilemma involving hundreds of passion fruits, a rapidly growing vine, and a house that may or may not be under siege.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & surviving the heat01:30 Matt’s new ice machine obsession04:25 Cooling gadgets and portable AC units10:25 Waterbeds and rental agreements12:10 Lava lamps and accidental science lessons15:00 The cat cooling mat review15:30 KP’s passion fruit invasion19:50 Goodnight to waterbeds and chaosFor 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. 5d ago

    The World Cup & Miracle On Grass

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap unlikely history lessons, from a legendary World Cup upset to a border dispute sparked by one very hungry pig.What You’ll Hear:The Miracle on Grass: A team of teachers, dishwashers, and a hearse driver walk into the 1950 World Cup—and somehow make sports history. KP brings the underdog story; Matt brings the football fan perspective.When Sports Were Amateur: A conversation about Olympians, day jobs, and the surprisingly strict rules that once kept professional athletes out of the Games.The Great Pig War: One pig, one potato patch, and 13 years of international tension. History has rarely been so oddly specific.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & World Cup excitement01:14 The Miracle on Grass begins08:53 How far has US soccer come09:31 Olympians, amateurs & day jobs12:39 World Cup travel plans14:00 The Great Pig War19:19 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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.

    26 min

  7. 6d ago

    Reddit Bad Dating Story & the Type A/B Personality Test

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg unpack a whirlwind work-trip romance that ends with a second-story escape and then take a surprisingly deep dive into Type A and Type B personalities.What You’ll HearThe Great Balcony Getaway: In tonight's Reddit bad date story, a chance meeting at a conference turns into an instant connection, a return visit, and one very questionable exit strategy.Dating at Warp Speed: KP and Matt debate whether some romances burn a little too bright, too fast—and why a 72-hour first date might be more commitment than it seems.Type A vs. Type B: After weighing in on unpacked suitcases, travel habits, and personal organization, KP puts Matt through a personality test to see where he lands on the spectrum.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & a work-trip romance begins01:04 The instant connection story02:13 Red flags on the return visit04:06 The balcony escape plan06:03 Dating too fast08:28 Advice for "Mark" and the mystery woman10:01 What is a Type B personality?12:57 Matt takes the Type A vs Type B personality test16:00 The results are in!18:22 Good nights and final thoughtsFor 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
  8. I Took Two Ferries to Get Here w/ Alison Leiby

    Jun 10

    I Took Two Ferries to Get Here w/ Alison Leiby

    Josh Gondelman and guest host comedian Alison Leiby set sail on a cozy conversation about ferries and the joys of taking the scenic route.What You’ll HearFerry Weather Forever: Alison makes the case for New York City’s most relaxing form of public transportation, from waterfront views to the simple pleasure of feeling briefly on vacation.Two Boats and a Dream: A pandemic-era comedy gig leads to an unforgettable journey involving multiple ferries, a long walk, and the feeling of starring in your own historical adventure.The Perfect Boat Name: From Lunchbox to Friendship, Josh and Alison celebrate the delightfully wholesome ferry names dreamed up by New York City second graders—and debate where boat-naming goes wrong.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & ferry weather appreciation02:22 Lighthouse group texts & boat enthusiasm05:26 Two ferries to a comedy show08:07 The internet’s favorite ferry account09:00 Could Alison captain a ferry11:22 Toronto’s airport ferry memories13:48 The art of naming boats15:17 Ferries to spas and beaches17:05 Boat names that work and don’t18:47 Drifting off with ferry dreams19:01 Goodnight to Lunchbox and FriendshipFor 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
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The Nightly Podcast is a fun way to fall asleep, with new episodes every single evening. A cozy, entertaining bedtime listen, The Nightly blends playful chats between friends about pop culture, sleep, and all the wandering thoughts that show up at night. Warm, witty, and made for the hours when your brain is still buzzing, The Nightly is where your late-night thoughts go to rest. What’s on your mind this evening? Hosted by comedians Matt Bragg, KP Parker, Wils Pelton, and Josh Gondelman. Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co. Questions, comments, or need advice? Reach us at thenightly@hatch.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hatch Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    231
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hatch Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Nightly

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