Matt Bragg and KP Parker swap new hobbies, old sports, and the kinds of books that keep you up just a little too late.

What You’ll Hear

Padel Fever Continues: Matt explains his new favorite sport, complete with glass walls, mild chaos, and a business idea that got scooped just a little too fast.

Reading Routines & Big Books: From audiobooks in the car to 700-page thrift store finds, they compare notes on what makes a story stick (and when it might be okay to quit).

Historical Fiction & Comfort TV: A cozy wander through castles, Band of Brothers, and Friday Night Lights—with a quick detour into Matt’s brief moment as a background actor in Masters of the Air.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
00:30 Matt continues to obsess over padel
03:00 Matt's padel business idea
07:30 What they’re reading now
14:00 Why historical fiction works
16:00 Matt’s Masters of the Air cameo
18:30 Friday Night Lights talk
21:30 Goodnights

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Matt Bragg and KP Parker catch up on a camping trip that leads to an unexpected fascination with model airplanes.

What You’ll Hear

Camping meets model planes: KP’s latest trip blends campfire hangs and no-phone time with an unexpected highlight: waking up to a model airplane club and discovering a hobby that’s equal parts charming and accessible.

Streaks, steps, and language learning: From daily step counts to app-driven motivation, they compare the small systems that keep habits going—and what happens when real life tests them.

A very gentle World Cup primer: KP gets a crash course in soccer (football!) basics from Matt, from how teams are formed to who actually wins, with just enough detail to (maybe) make it stick.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & camping recap
01:00 Model airplane club discovery
04:00 The cost and charm of niche hobbies
06:00 Why camping helps you unplug
08:00 Matt's caravan fantasy
10:00 Streaks, steps, and motivation
13:00 KP's World Cup curiosity
17:00 Soccer basics (kind of)
20:00 Steps, SpongeBob, and goodnights

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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton wander from springtime joy to deep-sea curiosities and the perfect-smelling laundry.

What You’ll Hear
Spring Fever, City Edition: The quiet magic of warmer days, blooming trees, and why every city suddenly feels like the best one on earth.

The Titanic Question: A surprisingly passionate look at shipwreck fascination, space trips, and the kinds of obsessions we carry from childhood into adulthood.

Laundry That Changes Your Life: A simple scent turns into an unexpectedly soothing ritual—and a gentle, sleepy sendoff.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
02:30 Stockholm ships & Titanic fascination
07:30 Space trips & cultural obsessions
08:30 Teenage internet deep dives
10:50 The life cycle of a favorite t-shirt
14:30 Maps, the Roman Empire & niche interests
16:30 The best-smelling laundry discovery
18:30 Ocean mist wind-down

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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton trace the sometimes late-blooming path to becoming a writer and comedian.

What You’ll Hear:

Origin Stories: From Goosebumps-inspired childhood fiction to award-winning high school plays, Josh and Wils revisit the early moments that made writing feel possible.

Comedy as a Calling: A shared love of standup, sitcoms, and joke books turns into something more serious—figuring out how to make a creative life actually work.

Timing, Practice, and Patience: On being ready when the moment comes, improving little by little, and why the things you want might arrive five years later than planned.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:30 Childhood stories & first sparks
03:50 Starting standup and finding direction
05:20 Comedy influences and early obsessions
06:20 Interview books and learning the craft
10:00 Preparation meets opportunity
11:30 The five-year delay mantra
13:20 Free throws, tap dancing, and practice

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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton catch up on baby showers, Boston weekends, and a surprisingly tender take on Coachella.

What You’ll Hear

A Weekend Close to Home: Josh shares the quiet joy of a baby shower and small, meaningful moments, while Wils reflects on their visit to Boston and the art of finding charm in a city you love... to critique.

The Great AC Debate: From fans versus air conditioners to the realities of summer heat, they swap survival strategies—and consider how far they can push the season before giving in.

Coachella, But Make It Personal: A listener question opens the door to Justin Bieber’s unconventional Week 1 performance, internet reactions, and a softer conversation about fame, expectations, and letting artists evolve on their own terms.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & new nightly rhythm
01:00 Baby showers and Boston trips
03:00 Spring weather and New England nostalgia
06:00 AC units, fans, and summer survival
10:00 Coachella weekend one highlights
11:30 Justin Bieber’s performance breakdown
15:30 Pop star expectations and performance styles
19:00 Goodnights and dreamy festival lineups

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KP Parker and Matt Bragg drift from breezy beach towns to the vast, slightly confusing wonders of the moon.

What You'll Hear

Fresh Air, Open Windows: A conversation that starts seaside—gray skies, eccentric neighbors, and the quiet magic of letting the night air in.

Camping vs. Matt’s Mattress: KP prepares for a night under the stars while Matt makes a strong case for indoor living. Somewhere between them: heating pads, survival gear, and the eternal question of how much comfort is too much?

Moon Math & Space Myths: From Apollo 11 to Artemis II, the facts get a little fuzzy—but the curiosity is real.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & beach town daydreams
03:00 Fresh air, heating pads, and cozy debates
08:30 Camping plans and comfort limits
09:00 The moon, distance, and space confusion
13:30 Apollo 11 and the space race
17:30 What the moon smells like
19:00 Craters, names, and final thoughts

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Matt Bragg and KP Parker swap stories about thrifted band tees, very patient animals, and the strange corners of the internet.

What You'll Hear:

Vintage Finds, Lingering Regrets: A thrifted Elton John shirt sparks a conversation about concert merch, missed chances, and why the perfect T-shirt always seems to get away.

Animal News, Gently Unbelievable: A 193-year-old tortoise survives a crypto scam rumor, and a missing cat turns up 200 miles away a decade later—proof that animals have better plot lines than most of us.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
00:30 Gym errands & Elton John tee
03:00 The t-shirt that got away
07:30 Tortoise crypto scam explained
13:20 Missing cat found after 10 years
18:00 Cat sneezes & goodnights

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KP Parker and Matt Bragg air a few modern grievances, from mischievous pets to unexpectedly loud technology.

What You’ll Hear:

Pet Politics: A newly adopted cat becomes an unlikely messenger for passive-aggressive commentary, raising questions about loyalty, love, and who the cat really prefers.

Too Loud to Be Relaxing: A well-meaning TV feature turns into a nightly jump scare, as peaceful nature sounds arrive at full volume and entirely the wrong moment.

Small Fixes, Big Dreams: From bringing back old-school screensavers to sneaking SPF into everyday products, the solutions are simple, slightly nostalgic, and oddly satisfying.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
03:30 Matt’s cat grievance begins
05:00 Passive-aggressive cat commentary
09:00 KP’s TV nature sound grievance
12:00 Screensavers and nostalgic tech
16:00 Sunscreen in everything debate
19:00 Wrapping up and goodnight

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KP Parker and Matt Bragg discuss everything from Costco hauls to cult leaders of reality TV.

Bulk Buy Bliss: Matt reports on his first-ever Costco trip, complete with impulsive purchases, life-changing appliances, and the strange joy of buying in bulk.

Fame, Friendship, and Fallout: A peek into Lena Dunham’s new memoir sparks a conversation about well, Lena Dunham...and who she is.

Enter the Dragon Slayer: KP introduces Matt to one of Survivor’s most unforgettable characters—a man equal parts philosopher, leader, and chaos agent—and they wonder what makes someone compelling, even when they’re "a lot."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
02:15 Naming Matt's company
04:15 Matt has discovered Costco
09:05 Lena Dunham memoir moment
15:40 Meet the Dragon Slayer
21:25 Goodnights & sign-off

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KP Parker, Josh Gondelman, and Matt Bragg discuss unforgettable dating stories from the internet, from eerie graveyard hangs to unexpectedly emotional burgers.

What You'll Hear:

It Happened One Night: A setup from an ex leads to a spectacularly awkward date… and an even more surprising love story. Along the way, the crew weighs in on red flags, green flags, and the curious middle ground in between.

Graveyard Energy Check: Is sipping a drink among headstones romantic, reflective, or just a little too much for a first date? The group debates vibes, boundaries, and perspective.

The Burger Incident: One well-meaning takeout order spirals into a quietly chaotic kitchen moment. It’s a tender reminder that sometimes the smallest things carry the biggest feelings.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:00 A trip to Wales and impossible spellings
05:50 Dating stories begin
07:30 Graveyard date debate
11:57 Story two begins
15:10 Sweet ending and reflections
16:10 Wind down & goodnights

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