The Nightly

Hatch Podcasts
  • 4.9 (83)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED DAILY

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. 6H AGO

    Bridgerton, Bloomers & Balls

    KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer dive into Bridgerton’s latest season and all its messy, romantic fallout. What You'll Hear: A Rake Meets His Match: Benedict Bridgerton’s Cinderella story flips the usual ballroom script, pairing a carefree playboy with a housemaid who refuses to swoon on cue. Can love really outrank lineage? Chemistry Check: From Kate and Anthony to Penelope and Colin, KP and Kristen revisit past couples—and debate who truly had sparks, who had tension, and who just had good lighting. Upstairs, Downstairs, and In Between: This season widens the lens with servant storylines, Francesca’s complicated marriage, and a very satisfying romantic turn for Violet Bridgerton. CHAPTERS 01:12 Enter Bridgerton Nightgeist 07:22 Ranking the chemistry 09:13 Francesca’s frustrating marriage 10:30 Violet’s second-chance love 12:22 Books vs. TV adaptations 15:45 Regency fashion fever 19:05 Kristen’s Bridgerton Ball 20:28 Did the season stick the landing 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. 1D AGO

    Separate Beds & Sudoku w/ Jenny Zigrino

    Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal air some low-stakes grievances with comedian Jenny Zigrino. Sudoku Struggles: One puzzle book, three difficulty levels, and absolutely no consistency. Sophia shares her love-hate relationship with Sudoku. I Should Know Everything By Now: Jenny confesses a very relatable frustration — wanting instant mastery of history, trivia, and, well… everything. Why Is Travel So Hard Here: From pricey short-haul flights to the high-speed rail we wish we had, Jacquis makes the case for better trains and transit in the US. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & sleepy vibes 01:23 Welcome, Jenny Zigrino! 02:57 Sleep masks and pillow strategy 10:26 Airing our grievances begins 10:51 The Sudoku dilemma 14:56 Why don’t I know everything yet 17:18 Travel in the U.S. rant 22:13 Goodnight to the lovers and dreamers 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

  3. 2D AGO

    Let's Circle Back w/ Franchesca Ramsey

    KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer welcome comedian Franchesca Ramsey into the pillow fort to swap bedtime routines, corporate grievances, and strong opinions about home decor.The Two-Minute Brush: Franchesca shares her quest to truly decompress at night — from CBD tea timing to finally committing to a full two-minute tooth brush sesh. Plus, KP discovers that folding laundry might be the accidental sleep hack she didn’t know she needed.Kiss, Marry, Kill: Corporate Speak & Texting Habits: “Let’s circle back,” “Put a pin in it,” and “Take this offline” face their fate. Then it’s: reply immediately, wait three hours, or never respond — and feelings get real about inboxes, nudges, and subject lines that actually do their job.Decorating Style Showdown: Cottagecore, mid-century modern, and modern farmhouse enter the arena. There are hot takes on brown couches, red leather recliners, industrial lighting, and whether brass can save a relationship.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:48 Welcome Franchesca!01:00 CBD Tea wind down 01:49 The two-minute toothbrush revelation02:53 Folding laundry as decompression04:10 Corporate speak battle06:00 The problem with "take this offline"09:31 Texting habits showdown11:19 The lost art of the email subject line13:36 Decorating style debate begins18:39 Brown furniture and color wars20:34 The red recliner saga21:47 Goodnight to FlexFor 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. 3D AGO

    Award Season Slumber Party w/ Sam Sanders

    Jacquis Neal and Josh Gondelman build the ultimate slumber party guest list: 2025 Movie Edition with Sam Sanders. What You'll Hear: Sleep Hygiene, But Make It Heroic: Sam shares the bedtime rituals that work for him — eye masks, ice-cold rooms, and no phones allowed — while the trio imagines themselves as a public service sleep superhero squad. The Guest List Game: In honor of awards season, everyone drafts two recent movie characters to invite to their dreamy hang. Expect chaotic vampires, jazz club scatting, bone temple dancing, and at least one extremely resourceful island survivor. Comedy Chops: From SZA’s stoner-with-a-heart-of-gold to Pamela Anderson’s joke-machine performance, they celebrate the movies that brought big laughs and debate what truly makes someone elite slumber party material. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & heroic sleep squad 02:39 Sam’s sleep routine secrets 05:06 The Guest List game begins 18:25 Where to find The Sam Sanders Show 21:25 Goodnight to the LA fireworks 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

  5. 4D AGO

    Rage Bait & Crotch-gate w/ Luke Millington-Drake

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg welcome actor Luke Millington-Drake for a delightfully unhinged pub chat on rage bait, Olympic drama, and the correct way to eat pizza (according to Luke).Word of the Year: Oxford crowned “rage bait,” and the group dives into what it actually means — from questionable hotel coffee hacks to divisive pizza eating methods.Crotch-gate at the Winter Olympics: A scandal involving ski suits, aerodynamics, and a “sail-like feature” has everyone asking how far is too far in pursuit of gold.Cats, Costumes, and Claudia Winkleman: From figure skating fashion to The Traitors, human names for pets, and why Tiffany is secretly medieval, this chat zigzags in the best possible way.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleep routines07:00 Word(s?) of the Year: Rage bait11:45 Winter Olympics Crotch-gate Explained14:05 Figure skating fashion16:20 The Traitors UK vs US17:05 Claudia Winkleman, the cat18:50 The medieval name Tiffany21:20 Special goodnightsFor 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

  6. 5D AGO

    Understanding the Enneagram w/ Abbey Howe

    Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton invite Enneagram expert Abbey Howe into the pillow fort to decode personality types and bedtime habits.What You'll Hear:Nine Types, One You: Abbey breaks down the Enneagram’s nine personality types—from the ambitious Striver to the loyal, anxiety-prone Loyalist—and explains why this system focuses on your core motivations, not just your behavior.Three Meets Six: After taking the quiz, Jacquis and Sophia compare notes on being equal parts achiever and overthinker. Abbey walks them through core fears, desires, and the surprisingly tender “soul message” each type needs to hear.Sleep, According to Your Type: Junk journaling for busy brains. Cozy fantasy novels for anxious minds. Abbey shares gentle, type-specific ways to unplug, unwind, and maybe even treat rest like an accomplishment.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:01:00 Meet Enneagram expert Abbey Howe00:02:54 Junk journaling for better sleep00:06:24 Why the Enneagram matters00:08:00 The nine Enneagram types explained00:14:00 Jacquis and Sophia share their results00:16:00 Core fears, desires, and soul messages00:21:30 Sleep tips for Threes and SixesFor 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

    Career Reveals, Bucket List Items & the Return of Anti-Grombolio

    Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg revisit the "anti-grombolio" controversy from a previous episode and open up the listener mailbag.The Word Heard Round The Nightly: After comedian Jo Firestone introduced the possibly-made-up term “anti-grombolio” on a recent episode, listeners wrote in with their reviews.Micro Grombolio, 1 Star: A dramatic restaurant review sent in by a listener raises big questions about greetings, appetizers, and what qualifies as “small food.”So… What Do You Actually Do?: Inspired by a sweet note from Listener Gigi, Josh and Matt share more about their lives outside Hatch: stand-up tours, TV writing rooms, arena shows, and YouTube specials included.Bucket List Items: Josh and Matt each share a top-tier dream, from visiting all seven continents to scuba diving through shipwrecks and headlining a massive arena.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & check-ins00:40 Motorbike between London gigs02:20 Revisiting "anti-grombolio"04:35 Listener review from “Annie Grombolio”05:45 What makes good coffee table books08:00 Maggie makes an appearance08:50 Micro Grombolio restaurant review10:00 Small food and the missing hello11:20 Matt's Undercover Boss fantasy12:00 Listener Gigi’s message 12:45 Josh’s comedy and TV writing career14:00 Matt’s touring life & arena dream17:20 Snooze Pack: Bucket list edition17:50 Visiting all seven continents20:50 Arena shows & scuba diving shipwrecks23:30 GoodnightsFor 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. FEB 26

    Too Many Layers, Not Enough Hooks

    Josh Gondelman and KP Parker attempt to solve some very real winter inconveniences before bed. Hack Me If You Can: Puffers, scarves, hats, gloves — and one very small stool. They workshop purse hooks, suction cups, and the sacred “coat chair” as they search for a dignified place to stash winter layers. Too Loud, Too Dark: A loving plea for brighter bars, supportive seating, and an end to the reign of the backless stool. Comfort is not too much to ask. Hard Water, Soft Hair: KP’s shower has turned on her. There's blasting pressure, mineral overload, and mysteriously flattened waves. Enter: Brita experiments, steam tactics, and one surprisingly practical faucet hack. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & family catch-up 02:00 Small town changes & speakeasy debate 04:40 Hack Me If You Can 05:20 The winter coat dilemma 08:00 Booths vs. stools 10:00 Dark bars & accidental date vibes 14:30 Hard water hair spiral 19:00 The Brita experiment 23:40 Goodnight to Aloe the cat! 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.

    26 min
See All (126)

4.9
out of 5
83 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
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hatch Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Nightly

You Might Also Like