The Nightly

By Hatch Podcasts

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, sle

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How many episodes does The Nightly have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

The Nightly episodes:

April 14, 2026 Mean Girls (Sophia's Version)
Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton revisit the movie Mean Girls from memory, with plenty of glorious detail and a few lovable detours.

Memory Lane: Sophia takes on the full plot of Mean Girls from pure recall, from the Plastics to the Burn Book to one very unfortunate bus encounter. Josh jumps in with the bits that stuck, proving that some movies really do live in your brain rent-free.

High School Logic: Along the way, they marvel at teen power structures, homecoming-level cruelty, and the kind of elaborate prank planning that probably could have been used for greater good.

A Respectful Request: Tonight’s listener goodnight goes out to a crew of midnight mockingbirds who may be looking for love, but could really stand to lower the volume.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intros & hotel living gripes
03:03 Sophia’s brother's visit and peak NYC weather
05:08 Do you remember Do You Remember?
06:06 Sophia tries to recall the plot of Mean Girls
20:20 Josh fills in a few missing Mean Girls details
22:37 Listener Julia's goodnight to the mockingbirds
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25min
April 13, 2026 Crying Into Alfredo & Other Bad Dates
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer swap real-life dating stories and sort them into red, green, or beige flags.

What You'll Hear:

Accidental Texts & Honest Mistakes: A first-date phone mishap leads to an unexpectedly sweet reveal—plus a gentle debate on whether confidence or honesty wins in awkward moments.

When Pasta Becomes a Red Flag: A dinner order triggers a dramatic emotional spiral, raising the question of timing, healing, and what we owe each other on a first date.

Moms, LinkedIn, and Light Stalking: A well-meaning parent turns a little curiosity into a full-on connection request, sparking a conversation about modern dating etiquette in the digital age.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & birthday plans
03:30 Dating stories begin
04:00 The accidental text dilemma
10:30 The chicken alfredo incident
14:15 LinkedIn and mom mishap
20:30 Why we love these stories
21:00 Goodnight
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23min
April 12, 2026 Padel, Project Hail Mary & Artemis II Trivia
Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg host a cozy, space-themed Sunday pub chat.

What You’ll Hear

Padel, Pickleball, and Matcha Opinions: A sporty new obsession meets a very strong take on matcha and whether it’s secretly just...mud?

Artemis II and Big Sky Feelings: A listener voice memo sparks a curious conversation about space travel, moon missions, and what it means to look back at Earth.

Artemis II-themed Pub Trivia: From splashdowns to astronaut menus, the questions get tricky, the guesses get bold, and one answer lands surprisingly close.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:00 Padel vs. pickleball
03:13 The matcha debate
05:35 Mali's listener voice memo
06:18 Why space still amazes us
08:00 Moon gravity hypotheticals
09:00 Project Hail Mary thoughts
11:00 Working out in space
13:45 Artemis II-themed pub quiz begins
14:24 Splashdown location
16:16 Astronaut menu mystery
20:00 How far did Artemis II go?
23:19 A very sweet goodnight
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26min
April 11, 2026 Insomniacs Unite w/ Allison Winn Scotch
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer talk sleepless solidarity with author Allison Winn Scotch.

What You'll Hear

Insomnia Club: Allison shares the bedtime routine that keeps her as cozy as possible, from nightly reading to crisp cotton sheets, plus the late-night brain games she uses when sleep refuses to cooperate.

Found Family After Dark: The trio digs into Allison’s new novel about four insomniacs who meet online and build a real-life connection, then talk about why stories of belonging hit especially hard when the world feels a little unsteady.

Bedside Table Energy: Before lights out, everyone swaps recent reads and recommendations, from friendship novels to art theft nonfiction to family mysteries and memoirs.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & welcome
00:50 Allison Winn Scotch’s bedtime routine
02:06 All about Allison's latest novel, The Insomniacs
05:02 Real-life insomnia coping tricks
06:19 Why are we fascinated by cults?
10:12 Writing outside one's comfort zone
11:47 What’s on Allison’s bedside table?
13:45 More book recommendations
17:13 Goodnight to fellow insomniacs
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20min
April 10, 2026 Gas Station Chic w/ EJ Marcus
KP Parker and Josh Gondelman play a few slumber party games with EJ Marcus.

What You’ll Hear

Bedtime, but make it flexible: EJ shares a low-pressure nighttime routine—phone in another room, a little skincare, and the ongoing quest to wind down without turning bedtime into a second job.

Kiss, Marry, Kill—fantasy edition: Dune, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones go head-to-head, with choices guided by vibes, cultural reverence, and just how much is going on.

Gas station couture, defended: From wolf shirts to polarized sunglasses, a playful debate turns into a genuine appreciation for roadside style—and the pieces we can’t quite let go of.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & pop culture lovers unite
01:20 EJ Marcus joins & bedtime routines
06:00 Kiss Marry Kill fantasy series
12:50 Gas station clothing showdown
18:40 Where to find EJ
19:30 Closing the catio & goodnights
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23min
April 09, 2026 RHORI Impressions & Bravoleb Sleepovers w/ Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Sophia Wilson Pelton chats bedtime rituals and Bravo reality TV lore with Watch What Crappens hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam.

What You’ll Hear
Bedtime, But Make It High-Tech: From Kindle pillows to late-night Youtube videos, Ben and Ronnie share the surprisingly specific rituals that wind them down.

Bravo Beginnings & Blog-Era Fame: The hosts of Watch What Crappens rewind to their early days recapping reality TV, and how Housewives became the unexpected obsession that stuck.

New Franchises & Familiar Drama: From the Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s standout personalities to the recent Summer House betrayals, they unpack what makes a Bravo moment truly stick—and why it’s never really about what it seems.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & guest welcomes
01:00 Ben & Ronnie's bedtime routines
02:30 Kindle clickers & reading upgrades
05:00 How Watch What Crappens began
07:30 Why their Housewives recaps took off
11:45 Plastic surgery, accents & early Bravo days
13:00 Real Housewives of Rhode Island first impressions
16:50 Summer House drama breakdown
20:00 Slumber party Guest List game: Bravo edition
21:00 Goodnights & sendoff
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23min
April 08, 2026 Debunking The "Real" Lord Of The Flies
Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg debunk a famously grim story—and replace it with something far more hopeful.

What You'll Hear:

Greeting Rituals, Decoded: From “alright” to “very best,” the two unpack why simple hellos and email sign-offs can feel surprisingly loaded—and how we try to sound like ourselves anyway.

Debunk Bed Begins: A widely believed myth about Lord of the Flies gets a gentle takedown, with a look at how headlines blurred fact and fiction over time.

A Better True Story: Six boys, one deserted island, and a real-life tale of cooperation, care, and resilience that flips the original narrative on its head.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:30 The awkward art of saying hello
04:30 Debunk Bed begins
06:00 Is Lord of the Flies a true story
08:00 The real 1965 island survival story
12:30 How the boys thrived together
17:00 What happened after rescue
18:30 Why this story still matters
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21min
April 07, 2026 Our 300th Slumber Party in the Pillow Fort
Sophia Wilson Pelton, Kristen Meinzer, and KP Parker celebrate The Nightly's 300th episode by answering some listener questions.

What You'll Hear

Sleepover Superlatives: From best snack curator to most likely to derail the plan entirely, the trio play a few rounds of "Most Likely To". No host is off limits!

Day Jobs: The hosts share what they do outside the pillow fort, from comedy and copywriting to royal commentary and podcasting.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & 300th episode celebration
03:00 Listener game suggestion: Most Likely To…
07:00 Internet rabbit holes & going off-script
10:00 Reality shows, clickbait, and final thoughts
13:30 Listener question: careers outside Hatch
18:00 Goodnights
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20min
April 06, 2026 Reading Books & Road Trip Essentials
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal build the ultimate road trip survival kit, one essential at a time.

What You’ll Hear

A very accidental plot twist: Sophia shares how a simple Kindle mishap turned her book into a confusing (and slightly chaotic) experience.

Listening vs. reading: The two swap notes on audiobooks, attention spans, and what actually helps a story stick.

Snooze Pack: Road Trip Edition: From must-have comforts to the perfect playlist energy, they assemble their dream lineup for life on the road.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
00:25 The accidental 200-page jump
03:00 Audiobooks vs reading focus
05:00 Snooze Pack begins
06:00 Friends, comfort, and car setup
10:15 Sunglasses, snacks, and stops
13:30 Music, moods, and shared playlists
15:50 The most important essential
17:45 Sunsets and the final stretch
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20min
April 05, 2026 The Real Musketeer & A Wedding Standoff
Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg host a cozy pub night with a quiz, a wedding dilemma, and a few unexpected facts.

What You’ll Hear:

A Wedding Standoff: Matt prepares for a wedding he’d rather skip, while Kristen makes a passionate case for dancing like nobody’s watching.
Curious Little Facts: From Dogtanan to saintly relics, they wander through history in a way that’s equal parts enlightening and delightfully questionable.
The Pub Quiz Twist: A friendly trivia game turns surprisingly competitive, with an unexpected winning streak and a high-stakes promise on the line.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & pub night vibes
02:00 Wedding invites and dance floor debates
06:30 Dogtanan and historical surprises
10:30 Pub quiz begins
12:00 Question one: Roman goddess
13:00 Question two: Spring bird
14:45 Question three: Migrating butterflies
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FAQs about The Nightly:

How many episodes does The Nightly have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

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