The Nightly

By 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’

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The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

The Nightly episodes:

July 28, 2026 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 Hear

Three 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.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Saying goodbye to three coffee tables
04:47 Welcome, Caller Charlie!
07:38 The New vs. Old place-name theory begins
09:00 New Hampshire vs. Hampshire, adjudicated
11:28 New Orleans, New Mexico, and earning the "new"
17:49 Big Jersey, Little Jersey, and the Jersey Devils' cousin
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26min
July 27, 2026 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 Hear

A 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.

CHAPTERS
00:00 The joy of imperfect neighbors
04:55 Welcome caller Sofija!
06:59 A nightly journaling practice
08:04 Enter the laumė: a chaotic Lithuanian fairy baby
14:36 Celtic fae, Native lore, and finding comfort in folklore
17:49 A five-minute ritual that became a nightly habit
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28min
July 26, 2026 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 Hear

Untangling 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.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Revisiting Lucy's call about affirmations
01:35 Welcoming Maris Kreizman to the Pillow Fort!
04:21 Practicing an affirmation and a compliment
08:00 What makes praise feel sincere?
11:53 Getting meta about real connection
18:29 Closing affirmations to the world
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23min
July 25, 2026 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
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25min
July 24, 2026 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.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Maggie the pug's country vacation
03:45 Welcome, Caller Lucy!
04:28 Compliments vs. affirmations — what's the difference?
09:00 Reverse-engineering the affirmation
12:00 Two kids is spiritually more than twice as many
17:00 The birthday card trick
20:30 Relationship work & killing the cringe
25:33 Good nights all around
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32min
July 23, 2026 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 Hear
Extra 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.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Matt opens the show and talks about making the most of summer
03:04 What to do with the extra space from wisdom teeth
06:42 Kelsie's job as a singing teacher
10:53 Starting a cover band with her brother
11:45 The night Austin Butler showed up at a gig
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25min
July 22, 2026 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 Hear

When 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.

CHAPTERS

02:25 Meet Tyler, a new dad finding his footing
04:20 Why work feels different after becoming a parent
08:43 Tiny laughs, big parenting moments
12:21 A message for Tyler's daughter
14:29 Extending grace to our own parents
16:45 Raising kids alongside lifelong friends
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24min
July 21, 2026 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 Hear
Letting 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.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & the idea of letting things go
02:02 Emily calls in from Philadelphia
03:14 How long you can delay a birthday celebration
06:39 The rules around birthday months
08:02 A birthday dinner rescheduled three times
14:23 Combining five years of missed birthdays into one party
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22min
July 20, 2026 Lucid Dream Adventures w/ Matt Young
Matt Young explores the curious world of lucid dreaming with a caller who's ready to take control of her dreams—even if she's still a little nervous to try.

What You’ll Hear

Dreaming on Purpose: What exactly is lucid dreaming? Matt and Erin imagine what they'd do if they could steer their dreams, from flying through the skies to revisiting meaningful moments from the past.

Reality Checks & Dream Journals: They swap what they've learned about training for lucid dreams, including simple habits that might help you recognize when you're dreaming.

When Dreams Feel Surprisingly Real: From recurring dreams about family to an unforgettable dream where Harrison Ford might—or might not—be Dad, they explore why some dreams linger long after you wake up.

CHAPTERS
02:09 A conversation about lucid dreaming begins
05:01 If you could control your dreams, where would you go?
08:32 Recurring dreams and waking awareness
10:49 The Harrison Ford dream story
15:14 Dream journals and reality checks
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24min
July 19, 2026 Sunday Edition: The Grocery Store Experience
Josh Gondelman talks with food retail consultant Jonathan Raduns about zucchini blossoms, garlic scape pesto, and the density test for picking the perfect watermelon.

What You'll Hear

From Farm Kid to Food Retail Whisperer: Jonathan traces his path from selling produce on his family's farm in Western New York to starting his own consulting company twelve years ago, all in the name of making grocery stores feel less like warehouses and more like places worth lingering in.

The Zucchini Blossoms and the Garlic Scape Pesto: Josh gets the story behind one of Jonathan's favorite projects, a one-day event built around a mystery ingredient and a local farm that turned an ordinary produce aisle into a full-blown event.

Grocery Stores as Community, One Staff Pick at a Time: From Trader Joe's staff pick stickers to the quiet art of small talk in the checkout line, Jonathan explains what actually makes a store feel like part of the neighborhood.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & welcome Jonathan!
01:08 How Jonathan got into food retail consulting
03:16 The zucchini blossoms & garlic scape pesto story
04:59 What grocery stores get right that farms don't
08:14 The design details shoppers never notice
14:19 The secret to picking a good watermelon
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How many episodes does The Nightly have?

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