The Nightly

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.

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & family catch-up02:00 Small town changes & speakeasy debate04:40 Hack Me If You Can05:20 The winter coat dilemma08:00 Booths vs. stools10:00 Dark bars & accidental date vibes14:30 Hard water hair spiral19:00 The Brita experiment23:40 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.

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal get cozy with tales of heat wars, rock legends, and R&B royalty. Hot Takes & Cold Rooms: From thermostat battles to frosty bathrooms, the hosts explore the perils of temperature compatibility. Layla & The Love Triangle: They hop in the pop culture time machine to revisit the drama between Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and the woman who inspired it all. The Babyface Effect: KP and Jacquis pay homage to the songwriting genius behind some of the smoothest hits in music history. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 01:20 The great heat debate 05:35 Pop culture time machine: Clapton, Harrison & Patty Boyd 13:14 Babyface and the art of the love song 17:00 Tiny Desks and timeless jamsFor 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.

Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal attempt to retell A Star Is Born (2018) from memory—no notes, no fact-checking, just vibes.What You'll Hear:Do You Remember?: Josh walks us through Bradley Cooper’s country crooner era, Lady Gaga’s meteoric rise, and the slow unraveling in between. There are Grammys, billboards, and at least one moment that makes you want to hide behind the couch.Pillow Fort Problems: Before the heartbreak, the insults get oddly specific. May your pillow always be warm. May a bald eagle with insomnia perch outside your window. Sweet dreams.Festival Feelings: A love letter to San Francisco, its aggressively vertical streets, and the kind of comedy festival that feels like a reunion. Plus, a pitch for the coziest live show imaginable.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow fort check-in00:40 Sleep-based insults escalate01:41 San Francisco plans & city vibes03:15 Smushing the hills & festival memories05:12 The dream of a live sleep show06:11 Do You Remember begins09:00 Falling in love & Shallow takes off13:02 Pop pivot, Grammys, and the unravelingFor 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.

Sophia Wilson Pelton and KP Parker welcome two-time Survivor player and author Stephen Fishbach to talk sleep on the island, strategic storytelling, and the practice of painting miniatures.Sleep Hygiene, But Make It Warhammer: Stephen shares his surprisingly soothing bedtime routine involving painting Warhammer miniatures.Bamboo vs. Hammock: What does sleep look like on Survivor? Think uneven bamboo poles, monsoon rains, and if you’re lucky: a fishing net hammock under the stars.Reality TV Is a Storytelling Machine: Stephen opens up about his novel Escape, the real-life bonds between contestants and producers, and why Survivor fans might just be the most strategic community around.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Survivor superfan confessions01:00 Stephen’s Hatch sleep system02:14 Painting miniatures before bed05:47 Secret Survivor fans everywhere06:35 Inside the novel Escape10:00 Sleeping on bamboo in Cambodia11:00 The hammock upgrade13:33 What no sleep does to your brain16:18 Survivor Season 50 predictions21:08 Real-life Survivor games24:00 A very sweet 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.

Matt Bragg and Kristen Meinzer unpack bedtime routines, cold plunges, and existential journaling with comedian Chloe Radcliffe.Wedding Season, Castle Edition: Chloe joins from just-barely-London to talk British barn weddings, castle ceremonies, and why nothing says romance like a potential hay fever attack.Bedtime, but Make It eBay: From hyper-waterproof mascara to late-night searches for vintage newspaper covers (and used bras), Chloe shares the surprisingly specific way she winds down.Journals, Whiskey Barrels, and the Noise in Our Heads: The trio swap notes on polar plunges, algae-scented cold tubs, Minnesota accents, and the fine line between getting your worries out on paper and spiraling into them.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleepy energy01:20 UK weddings and barn debates04:25 Minnesota connection revealed!05:00 Polar plunges and whiskey barrels07:05 Chloe’s new mascara routine08:30 Late-night eBay wind-down10:25 Journaling the existential stuff16:20 Grandma hacks and open windows17:30 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.

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal swap Usher eras, childhood memories, and the small joys that help beat the winter blues.What You'll Hear:Cheating Songs & Core Memories: A debate over favorite Usher eras turns into a surprisingly tender story about parental wisdom, first heartbreak, and the lyrics that stick with us for life.Comfort TV for Anxious Minds: From The Looney Tunes Show to High Maintenance, they explore why rewatching old favorites can feel like wrapping up in the coziest blanket you own.Play Is Not Just for Kids: Snow days, dress-up nights, Nickelodeon-themed birthday parties, and solo theme park adventures—an ode to staying curious, silly, and gloriously childlike at any age.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & lovers and friends00:53 Favorite Usher eras03:47 Winter gratitudes04:30 Nostalgic TV as comfort08:41 Playing with friends at any age10:14 Nickelodeon birthday dreams12:30 Cringe Con and costume parties13:23 In defense of Disney adultsFor 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.

Kristen Meinzer and Sophia Wilson Pelton unpack the America’s Next Top Model documentary with Oscar Montoya.What You'll Hear:Scroll For You: A Netflix deep dive into America’s Next Top Model has everyone revisiting the “toxic two thousands.” Oscar shares what it was like to rewatch every cycle during quarantine—and why it hits very differently now.Tyra Being Tyra: From performative activism to hot “Smize Cream” and ModelLand theme parks, the trio explores Tyra Banks as performance artist, business mogul, and eternal enigma.Bedside Tables & Bookshelves: Oscar talks Star Wars “legends,” Sophia defends an art thief with excellent taste, and Kristen considers finally reading The Babysitters Club.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & cozy hellos01:00 Bedtime reading routines06:20 Scroll For You begins07:00 America’s Next Top Model documentary13:20 Smize Cream and ModelLand18:30 Oscar’s projects & plugs19:20 Goodnight to ElenaFor 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.

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg welcome comedian and curler John Cullen for a crash course in pro curling.The Olympic Storylines to Watch: John breaks down the biggest narratives of the Winter Games — from Rachel Homan’s high-stakes redemption arc to an incredibly stacked men’s field.Broomgate and the Power of the Sweep: Yes, there was a curling scandal. Yes, it involved high-performance broom fabric. And yes, sweeping might matter more than you think.From Hockey Dad to Curling Commentator: John shares how he fell in love with the sport at age 12, why curling careers can stretch into your 40s, and what truly separates good from great on the ice.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro w/ John Cullen02:00 The biggest Olympic curling storylines06:30 The Olympics changed curling09:30 How John found curling12:50 What separates the good from the great18:00 Throwing vs. sweeping22:30 Broomgate explained24:00 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg revisit Titanic (1997) and try to remember what it was all about. Two VHS Tape Glory Days: Remember when movies were so long they came with an intermission in your living room? KP and Matt rewind to the poker game, the dinner jacket miracle, and that unforgettable trip to third class.Icebergs, Diamonds, and Door Physics: From Cal’s dramatic villain era to the great buoyancy debate, they untangle what really happened on that floating piece of wood — and why we’re still talking about it.Vacation Crush or Lifelong Love?: A three-day romance, a very expensive necklace, and one elderly woman with impeccable dramatic timing. Was it fate, obsession, or just really strong chemistry at sea?CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & catching up00:42 Do You Remember Titanic?03:00 Back to the beginning with Rose04:39 Jack wins the ticket07:32 The almost jump08:18 Dinner in first class09:59 Third class dance party12:00 The iceberg hits15:41 Chaos and lifeboats16:49 The door debate18:00 The Heart of the Ocean19:25 Goodnight message from HusseinFor 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.

Josh Gondelman welcomes returning guests Joe Simons and Jeremiah Coughlin, hosts of and Hatch's Sleepytime Sports, to revel in the Winter Olympics in Milan.What You’ll HearHockey Before Sunrise: With NHL stars back on the ice and the U.S. women dominating, Jeremiah is setting 3AM alarms to not miss out on the action.Photo Finishes & Judge Drama: A rare double-gold speed skating tie sparks awe, while figure skating controversy reminds us that sometimes Olympic glory comes down to decimals — and the humans holding the scorecards.Kiss, Marry, Kill: Skis, snowboards, and luge sleds face off in a very serious debate about loyalty, fear, and tailbone trauma. Commitments are made. Retribution is taken.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 Winter Olympics check-in03:00 Hockey hype and 3AM alarms05:40 NHL players return07:10 Cross country shock08:30 Drones change the game10:45 Two person luge intimacy12:30 Photo finish and double gold14:20 Judge grudges and scoring drama16:30 Kiss Marry Kill: Winter Olympics edition19:00 Which sport could we survive?21:30 Eighty miles an hour is really fast23:00 Goodnights to our Olympic favesFor 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.

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal dream up iconic pop-culture Lego sets with a call-in listener Kelsey. What You’ll HearReality TV in Bricks: From The Flavor of Love’s most chaotic showdown to a Jersey Shore boardwalk build, the crew imagines which unforgettable TV moments deserve to be frozen in tiny plastic form.Sports, Oscars, and Drama: A legendary alley-oop, a certain awards show incident, and dramatic on-screen rescues all get reimagined as detailed, display-worthy Lego scenes.Adult Money, Tiny Joy: Kelsey from Orange County shares her love of floral sets and seasonal swaps, sparking a cozy conversation about how Legos grew up with us.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings02:15 Is Attila the Hun pop-culture?05:40 The Nightly hotline opens07:10 Kelsey’s Lego collection09:45 Famous sports moments in Lego12:30 Reality TV chaos in brick form16:45 The Oscars and iconic stages20:30 TV locations as Lego sets24:50 How Lego became art for adults28:30 Pajama sets and sister sleepovers30:00 Goodnights and wind downFor 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.

KP Parker, Josh Gondelman, and Matt Bragg talk clutter, keepsakes, and cozy video games. What You’ll HearWhen self-improvement backfires: Early gym mornings, failed good intentions, and why trying to do the “right” thing can sometimes send the whole day off the rails.Sentimental logic, explained: From ticket stubs and old T-shirts to mystery boxes of memories, the group explores why objects carry so much emotional weight.Decluttering tips: Gentle, realistic strategies for clearing space—without feeling like you’re throwing away pieces of your life.CHAPTERS00:00 Introductions & gym honesty01:30 When good habits fall apart03:30 Ideal days off05:15 Cozy games & organizing fantasies08:00 Decluttering advice from strangers10:15 Keepsake boxes & memory objects14:40 The sentimental T-shirt problem18:10 One-thing-a-day decluttering20:30 A very specific 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.

Kristen Meinzer, Matt Bragg, and Sophia Wilson Pelton host a slumber party brainstorming session full of half-baked ideas and very strong opinions.What You’ll HearCold weather confessions: Snow, soggy shoes, and the surprising power of eyebrows on a snowman.Inventions nobody asked for: Detachable belt loops, anti-takeout punishment systems, and business plans designed to make your life worse.Movie theater justice: A bold proposal to finally stop phone use in theaters, with shaking seats, mist, and optional trap doors.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & snowy hellos02:30 Snowmen, shoes, and eyebrow theory05:19 Half-baked ideas begin06:00 Detachable belt loops save the world11:00 Punishment based food delivery14:45 Fixing movie theaters forever21:32 Goodnights & lights outFor 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.

Jacquis Neal, Josh Gondelman, and KP Parker evaluate dating stories and debate what really counts as a red flag.What You’ll HearIt Happened One Night: Real internet dating stories get the full Nightly treatment, from thrift store first dates to surprise confessions that absolutely change the vibe.Red, Beige or Green: Fast driving, unexpected gifts, and lawnmowers in trunks — the crew weighs what’s thoughtful, what’s alarming, and what’s just not a match.Goodnights & Wind Down: The night ends softly, with sleepy ASMR-style goodnights to help you let go of bad dates and drift off easy.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 In-laws, routines, and family dynamics04:09 It Happened One Night begins07:26 The fast driver reveal10:33 The lawnmower date15:17 When concern feels parental19:33 Final verdicts on red flags20:00 ASMR goodnights and sleep soundsFor 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.

Sophia Wilson Pelton hosts a cozy game night with drag icons Derrick Barry and Mackenzie Claude, aka Nebraska.What You’ll HearBedtime Routines, Drag Edition: From post-show showers to living room beds, Derrick and Nebraska share how they actually wind down after late nights and early brunches.Would You Rather, Lip Sync Rules: Heels versus trains, perfect hair versus perfect outfits, and the songs you love but barely know — drag hypotheticals get delightfully specific.Cats, Costumes, and Counting Turtles: A sleepy-signoff filled with pets, performance life, and the kind of goodnight that slowly turns the lights off.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleepy hellos01:15 Bedtime routines after performing03:45 Sound vs silence for sleep05:30 Cats, costumes, and cozy chaos06:05 Would You Rather drag edition begins10:30 Late night shows vs drag brunch13:35 Iconic Britney looks, forever15:00 Dream impressions and snatch game talk16:40 What they’re working on next17:30 A very gentle 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.

Sophia Wilson Pelton and KP Parker scan the pop culture landscape, from the Super Bowl stage to the Olympic ice rinks.What You’ll HearCold Weather Check-In: KP braves New York winter with a new scarf, Sophia mourns a beloved lost hat, and they reflect on the strange emotional math of modern shopping.The Nightgeist: A Super Bowl halftime performance packed with cameos, Olympic sports that defy explanation, and the sudden realization that luge is absolutely terrifying.Fantasy Casting Corner: Dream casting the next season of The Traitors, from Housewives and YouTubers to scientists, drag queens, and anyone with a little religious trauma.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & winter survival02:55 Losing hats and life’s little taxes03:30 The Nightgeist begins03:35 Super Bowl halftime highlights05:45 Olympic chaos and luge fear09:30 Figure skating, backflips, and the Quad God14:00 The Traitors check-in16:40 Fantasy casting the next season25:30 Goodnights & lights outFor 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.

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal host a cozy slumber party debate night with guest Grace Helbig.What You’ll HearSleep Setup Confessions: Cooling pillows, white noise machines, blackout curtains, and the slow realization that building a sleep system is a form of self-care.Sleepy Debate Club: Is it acceptable to sleep with socks on — or to watch ahead on a shared TV show? Grace Helbig presides as judge, weighing vibes against science.A Gentle Goodnight: Grace shares a sweet send-off for anyone trying to stay soft, silly, and well-rested in a noisy world.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow fort welcome01:00 Grace Helbig joins the slumber party01:40 Sleep routines & cooling pillow revelations05:00 White noise, body pillows & blackout curtains07:30 Sleepy Debate Club begins08:00 Is sleeping with socks acceptable13:30 Verdict on socks in bed14:30 Is it okay to watch a show without your partner20:15 Final ruling & shared victories22:00 Grace Helbig plugs & goodnight shout-outFor 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.

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton tumble down a Survivor rabbit hole, from prize money myths to peanut butter candy controversies.What You’ll HearA 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pop culture check-in04:23 Enter the Survivor rabbit hole06:38 The million dollar prize debate08:13 The Sia award and surprise cash09:38 Why UK shows don’t give money12:18 Money stories that win or lose votes14:16 Age limits and teen Survivors16:52 Getting hot on the island18:00 Food rewards that cause 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.

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg welcome comedian Jo Firestone for bedtime tangents, missed audiobooks, and a truly puzzling new word.What You’ll HearFalling 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:42 Joe Firestone’s sleep routine02:10 Falling asleep to audiobooks03:29 Hatch Classics revelation04:48 Garlic presses & self-cleaning foods07:14 The birth of anti-grombolio09:20 A very niche Connections category14:00 Curling trivia begins19:59 Broom stacking explained20:22 Joe’s audiobook plug & 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.