The Nightly

Hatch Podcasts
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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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.

  1. 7H AGO

    Airport Anomalies & Weird Hotel Art

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap bizarre travel stories involving bee stings, haunted-feeling hotel art, and the emotional risks of tiny airports.What You’ll Hear:The Airport Cursed by Delays:A quick flight to Denver turns into a marathon of strange announcements, mystery medical emergencies, and one very inconvenient bee sting.The Hotel Wall of Madness:KP discovers her Denver hotel still features deeply unsettling artwork that feels less “local charm” and more “man documenting visions in a cave.”Hotel Shame and Airport Crimes:Matt confesses to accidentally dine-and-dashing at an airport restaurant and shares the nightmare of getting locked out of a hotel room in only his boxers.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & travel week chaos01:18 The synthesizer store detour02:20 Flight attendant stung by bee06:31 Denver shuts down flights08:20 Guy Fieri airport sauce hut09:23 Matt accidentally dine and dashes11:00 The haunted Denver hotel walls18:30 Locked out in hotel boxers20:22 Goodnight to the bee sting victimFor 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. 1D AGO

    The Survivor Finale Goof & Grown-Up Toys

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg spiral from a very public Survivor spoiler into the surprisingly emotional world of grown-up toys. What You’ll Hear: Jeff Probst Breaks the Internet: A live Survivor finale goes slightly off the rails when Jeff accidentally reveals a major elimination early. KP walks Matt through the chaos, the betting scandal theories, and why Riz God may actually come out more famous than ever. The Tiny Tank Triumph: Matt buys his first-ever military brick set and discovers that building a tiny World War II tank is somehow both deeply soothing and wildly humiliating. There are hobby store mishaps, instruction manual rage, and one very dramatic missing foot. Why Adults Are Buying Toys Again: From Squishmallows to VR headsets to expensive little bricks, KP and Matt unpack why grown-ups are suddenly embracing tactile joy — and whether a Sherman tank technically counts as self-care. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro 01:02 Survivor finale spoiler chaos 06:58 Riz God discourse 10:10 Matt buys a Sherman tank model 18:48 Phantom Menace memories 24:22 Darth Vader wedding trivia 28:20 The emotional Lego breakdown 35:45 Adults buying toys for themselves 40:50 Squishmallows vs Sherman tanks 45:06 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.

    30 min

  3. 2D AGO

    How Much Could Hot Dog Water Cost? $60?

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander through a perfume shop full of strange scents, questionable purchases, and one surprisingly charming bad portrait. What You’ll Hear: Perfume Notes and Hot Dog Water: KP discovers a scent shop selling everything from “old library” to “holy water” to a perfume that somehow smells exactly like grilled hot dogs. Matt remains deeply, deeply skeptical. The Art of Doing Things Badly: A street artist offering intentionally bad portraits sparks a conversation about charming imperfections, creative confidence, and whether honesty is the best sales tactic. Pilgrimages and Party Grandmas: Matt shares a story about escorting elderly Irish women on a religious trip that somehow turned into the most chaotic weekend of his teenage years. CHAPTERS 00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro 01:00 Exploring downtown LA 02:05 The perfume oddities shelf 04:15 Holy water and old library scents 06:10 The hot dog perfume reveal 08:15 Matt’s Lourdes pilgrimage story 11:05 Getting drunk with Irish grandmas 13:45 The intentionally bad portrait artist 17:05 Poems for five dollars 20:45 The scam app discussion begins 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

  4. 3D AGO

    What It Feels Like to Go Viral

    Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman trace the strange path from birthday party hopping to the tweets and internet posts that permanently rewired their brains.What You’ll Hear:A Very Social Evening: Wils and Josh compare notes on the oddly satisfying art of bouncing between parties, catching trains, grabbing bodega snacks, and somehow ending the night feeling more alive than exhausted.Posts That Became Philosophy: From the Babadook party tweet to “milkshake duck” and “girl dinner,” they unpack the internet jokes that quietly became shared cultural language.Top Three Lately: Fresh flowers, city biking, basketball playoffs, literary re-reads, long dog walks — a cozy inventory of the small things currently making life feel good.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 The night of endless birthdays04:20 Multi-stop socializing strategy11:08 What’s your top three lately13:00 NBA playoffs and Widow’s Bay15:05 The Babadook party tweet17:35 Favorite internet posts of all time22:10 Bean soup theory explained25:05 Three drinks at once goes viral31:40 Josh’s current top three35:12 Goodnights to the BabadookFor 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

  5. 4D AGO

    “Lesbians Know The Guys To Fix The Stuff”

    Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap stories about tiny home disasters (the disasters are tiny, and the homes aren't too big either), expensive furniture decisions, and the deeply comforting feeling of knowing a guy who can fix things.What You’ll HearThe Great AC Search: One new bedroom air conditioner sends Wils and Josh into the emotional maze of appliance shopping, online reviews, and trying to trust a recommendation from an actual human being.Furniture Anxiety Spiral: A Facebook Marketplace chair becomes a full emotional support group activity, complete with second opinions, budgeting pep talks, and a passionate defense of mid-century furniture.The World’s Smallest Screw: After a gym accident leaves Wils carrying a microscopic glasses screw home between two fingers, a very kind optician saves Survivor night — and restores everyone’s faith in repair people.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 New air conditioner celebrations06:50 The impossible search for a good AC unit11:15 Mid-century chair shopping anxiety18:10 Why office chairs cost so much22:45 The tiny glasses screw emergency29:00 A surprisingly easy glasses repair33:10 Knowing a guy for everything and saying goodnightFor 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

  6. 5D AGO

    Dumplings, Parachute Play & Sweet Gifts

    Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman chat youth trend reports, nostalgic toys, and surprisingly romantic anniversary gifts. What You’ll Hear The Dumpling Craze: Wils reports back from a very cool Bushwick roller rink show and introduces Josh to the latest mystery-box obsession: collectible dumplings. Parachutes, Viewfinders, and Other Childhood Treasures: The two revisit gym-class parachutes, sticker sheets, and the strange joy of realizing your favorite childhood objects are actually available for regular adults to buy. Anniversary Gifts That Actually Mean Something: Josh shares his thoughtful anniversary gift idea. Then the conversation drifts into custom Viewfinders, ceramic traditions, and the art of giving sentimental presents... without filling your house with clutter. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & late-night trend reporting 03:10 Kreayshawn in Bushwick 09:25 The dumpling collectible craze 16:40 Bubble kits and gym class parachutes 24:05 Viewfinders and nostalgic gifts 31:15 Anniversary traditions and Fusilli Jerry 39:50 Ceramic gift brainstorming 43:30 Goodnight to the dumplings 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.

    27 min
  7. Introducing: Ophelia, A Shakespeare Romantasy

    6D AGO

    Introducing: Ophelia, A Shakespeare Romantasy

    Our friends at Hatch just released a new original series we think you'll love.OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama, a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Thoughtfully produced to help you unwind for sleep. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens.As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom.Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep.Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.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

  8. MAY 20

    Honest Thoughts on Survivor 50 Final Five Players

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg break down the Survivor 50 final five (well, mostly KP). What You’ll Hear The Rise of Rizgod: KP walks Matt through the final five, including the surprisingly charming player formerly dismissed as “just a guy trying to invent a catchphrase.” Somehow, it’s working. Good Gameplay or Total Menace?: The duo debate Survivor ethics, strategic lying, and why being too likable might actually ruin your chances of winning $2 million. Reality Show Brain Rot: From MrBeast cameos to fake babies on Squid Game, things spiral into a loving appreciation of the deeply strange people who thrive on competition TV. CHAPTERS 00:00 Survivor finale excitement 03:05 Meet the final five 09:40 The Rizgod strategy breakdown 16:20 Jonathan Young hammock politics 21:10 Aubrey’s legendary bad attitude 27:35 MrBeast enters Survivor 33:15 Squid Game casting stories 39:40 Fake babies and reality TV lies 45:00 Saying goodnight to the Rizgod 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
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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
    210
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hatch Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Nightly

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