The Nightly

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The Nightly episodes

July 01 A Helpful Bedtime Ghost w/ Greta Johnsen
Greta Johnsen takes a call about mysterious nighttime noises, possible ghosts, and the surprisingly practical perks of a haunted house.

What You’ll Hear

The Ghost Test: When weird sounds, misplaced keys, and flickering lights could just as easily be everyday life, how would you know if a ghost had moved in? Greta and caller Alex investigate.

Tea, Spices, and Other Evidence: A conversation that wanders delightfully through chamomile pronunciations, alphabetized spice racks, and the comfort of a well-earned bedtime routine.

Dream House Haunting: If a ghost were real, could it do something useful? From making iced tea to changing fitted sheets, Greta and Alex imagine the ultimate sleep-supportive spirit.

CHAPTERS
01:25 A mysterious nighttime noise
05:00 The spice rack test
10:49 Chamomile tea talk
16:43 Designing the ideal bedtime ghost
17:28 Goodnight to Mom
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22 min
June 30 Comic Book Bedtime Story w/ Greta Johnsen
Greta Johnsen chats with listener Ian about comic books, comfort reads, and the surprisingly cozy art of adaptation.

What You’ll Hear

The Perfect Wind-Down: Ian explains why comic books became his bedtime ritual, and how a few pages can help quiet the noise of a busy day.

Finding Yourself Again: A conversation about parenthood, personal hobbies, and rediscovering old passions during life’s biggest transitions.

When Adaptations Actually Work: From graphic novels to blockbuster movies, Greta and Ian explore what makes a great adaptation—and why sometimes the screen version wins.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & listener call
01:18 Why comic books help Ian fall asleep
04:00 Rediscovering comics after becoming a parent
07:42 Graphic novels Greta loves
08:53 Recommendations for comic newcomers
11:05 The art of adaptation
13:17 Dune, fandom, and faithful changes
15:00 When the adaptation is better
17:35 Little Women and favorite book-to-screen stories
19:26 Surprise cameos and familiar faces
22:06 Goodnights and Buffy the bull terrier puppy
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29 min
June 29 House of the Dragon w/ Greta Johnsen
Greta Johnsen and caller Bobby dive into the dragons, drama, and family dynamics of House of the Dragon.

What You’ll Hear

Why We Love a Good Fantasy Feud: Greta and Bobby unpack what makes House of the Dragon so compelling, from succession battles to the kind of family tension that feels surprisingly familiar.

Team Black at Bedtime: A spirited conversation about favorite characters, shifting loyalties, and whether Rhaenyra really has what it takes to unite the realm.

Dragons, Wind-Downs, and Late-Night TV: They compare bedtime habits, discuss watching fantasy epics before sleep, and share the very different ways they settle their brains afterward.

CHAPTERS
03:00 House of the Dragon for beginners
06:09 How it differs from Game of Thrones
09:15 Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feels different
10:00 Family drama in fantasy and real life
11:06 Watching dragons before bed
13:26 Predictions for Season 3
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22 min
June 28 Wisconsin Merch & Stolen Montana Valor
KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander from Wisconsin lake merch to ferret racing, quiet camping, and the noble art of retiring into the woods.

What You’ll Hear

Lake Life and Stolen Valor: KP shares the story behind her Wisconsin shirt, her Montana sweatshirt with no Montana backstory, and the adult-brain challenge of learning to swim.

Cute Animals, Questionable Roommates: Beavers, koalas, chinchillas, ferrets, and dangling caterpillars all get their sleepy little moment in the spotlight.

Peace, Quiet, and One-Word Stories: KP makes the case for serene camping, then admits she was once gently scolded by a park ranger for laughing too loudly after midnight.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Wisconsin merch and stolen Montana valor
02:00 Learning to swim... as an adult
03:24 Beavers, koalas, and ferrets, oh my
06:38 Chinchilla roommates and ferret smells
08:43 Ferret racing and tiny tube athletes
10:39 Dangling caterpillars
13:11 Polly’s Book Club flyer
14:20 Kid-friendly camping and protecting your peace
16:29 A park ranger story time
18:35 Adult lego problems
20:31 Goodnights
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26 min
June 27 Skills We Wish We Had
Matt Bragg and KP Parker wonder which surprisingly attainable life skills are still worth learning.

What You’ll Hear:

The Skill We Missed: Matt brings a supermarket-walk revelation to the table: why aren’t we better at throwing things? The conversation drifts into running, math, and the oddly specific talents they wish they had.

Treat Books & Reading Hacks: KP reveals the truth behind her speedy reading style, while Matt shares his latest sci-fi obsession. Along the way, they compare comfort reads, ambitious books, and the joy of finding stories that pull you in.

LAN Parties, Sour Candy & Energy Drinks: A nostalgic detour into gaming nights leads to dangerously sour snacks, age-restricted caffeine, and a heartfelt appreciation for people who take their jobs very seriously.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & a supermarket thought
01:24 Skills we wish we had
03:00 Running, math & speed reading
11:50 The Last of Us and favorite games
14:05 LAN party nostalgia
15:30 The world’s sourest candy
16:25 Energy drink age limits
18:35 Good nights & the Corby trouser press
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25 min
June 26 Why Would Anyone Live Near Alligators?
Matt Bragg opens the Pillow Fort phone lines for a listener with one very reasonable question: why would anyone choose to live near alligators?

What You’ll Hear

Costco Confessions: Matt shares the details of his latest bulk-buy receipt, from tea bags to cat litter to the mysterious items no one remembers purchasing.

Alligator Anxiety: Caller Josh wonders how people calmly coexist with giant reptiles, especially when “just chilling in the water” still involves teeth.

Wildlife PR Problems: Deer have Bambi, alligators have… less helpful branding. Matt and Josh consider whether fear can be normalized.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Matt's Costco receipt
03:48 Caller Josh joins the Pillow Fort
04:35 Why live near alligators?
07:24 Deer, ticks, and acceptable neighbors
08:40 Alligator vs crocodile PR
10:25 Josh’s Florida alligator encounter
14:00 Can you tune out alligator fear?
17:31 Progress toward alligator acceptance
18:09 Goodnights
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24 min
June 25 How Many Holes Does a Straw Have? w/ Ian Chillag
Josh Gondelman and guest host Ian Chillag answer life’s smallest household questions with surprisingly big philosophical energy.

What You’ll Hear

Egg Carton Etiquette: Josh and Ian consider the proper way to remove eggs from a carton, from careful balance to full refrigerator performance art.

Toilet Paper Freedom: A classic over-or-under debate becomes a gentle invitation to let go of tiny household rules that may not need ruling.

The Straw Question: Caller Mo brings a deceptively simple mystery to the table: how many holes does a straw actually have? The answer may be one, two, zero, infinity, or somehow... five?!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:00 Listener Wendy’s egg carton question
03:34 Egg patterns and refrigerator delight
06:12 Toilet paper philosophy
08:51 Caller Mo poses a question about straw holes
10:39 The case for zero holes
12:17 Milkshakes, tunnels, and perspective
17:42 The infinite hole theory
20:00 The answer might be five?
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27 min
June 24 Can You Outrun A Goat? w/ Ian Chillag
Josh Gondelman and Ian Chillag swap favorite zoo memories and tackle a surprisingly serious question about racing animals.

What You’ll Hear:

Checking In on the Animals: Ian shares stories from his old Chicago zoo route, from optimistic flamingos on gray winter days to wild dogs that seem just as curious about people as people are about them.

The Case of the Massachusetts Polar Bear: A conversation about memorable zoo residents turns into a delightful meditation on polar bears, Coca-Cola ads, and the strange places animals sometimes call home.

One Mile. One Animal. Who Wins?: Listener Jacob poses a deceptively tricky challenge: what’s the fastest animal you could beat in a one-mile race? Expect spirited arguments, questionable confidence, and some surprisingly strategic animal scouting.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & Ian joins The Nightly
01:31 Zoo visits and animal regulars
05:06: Polar bears and Coca-Cola memories
09:36 Caller Jacob's animal race question
13:00 Could you outrun an alligator?
15:30 Gorillas, chickens, and Olympic animals
21:00 Final animal race picks
22:21 Goodnights and mongoose dreams
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27 min
June 23 How to Stop Hiccups w/ Ian Chillag
Josh Gondelman and guest host Ian Chillag open the Pillow Fort with a heroic hiccup cure and wander into the weird little magic of making art.

What You’ll Hear
The Hiccup Whisperer: Ian reveals the guided meditation he uses to cure hiccups.

Make It Weirder: Josh and Ian talk about why the strangest details are often the most human ones, from ghost hands to thunder descriptions to the joy of letting art be specific.

Little Miracles of Art: The conversation turns to books, plays, pilots, and shows that somehow made it into the world exactly as themselves. A gentle salute to all the odd, wonderful ideas that survived the notes process.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & welcoming Ian
01:00 Ian’s hiccup-curing reputation
02:02 The guided hiccup meditation
04:14 How Ian learned the method
05:13 The most specific X-Men power
06:40 Big Hiccup and the cause of hiccups
07:06 What kind of hand did you picture?
08:38 Weirdness as individuality
11:27 On the Calculation of Volume
13:56 Chasing the next big TV trend
15:42 Ghosts of unmade ideas
16:00 Dead Pilots Society
17:08 Art worth leaving the house for
18:20 Oh Mary and the virtue of fun
20:13 No research, better characters
21:36 Goodnights
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28 min
June 22 Falling Asleep to Family Guy w/ Ian Chillag
Josh Gondelman and Ian Chillag swap sleep grievances, bedtime quirks, and surprisingly delightful tales from history’s strangest exits.

What You’ll Hear:

Sleep Red Flags After Dark: A listener’s list of bedtime grievances sparks a conversation about falling asleep to TV, wearing socks to bed, shared pillows, and the little habits that make a sleep routine uniquely yours.

The Chaperone Pillow: Ian shares the saga of the pregnancy pillow that stood between him and a good cuddle, plus a few unexpectedly charming sleep traditions from his childhood.

A Brief History of Bizarre Departures: From philosophers who allegedly laughed themselves to death to playwrights, turtles, and very long beards, Josh and Ian take a curious stroll through some of history’s most unusual endings.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & welcome Ian Chillag
01:36 Brie's sleep grievances begin
06:13 Sleep red flags and pillow debates
09:00 The heated sleeping rock
10:22 Pregnancy pillows and the chaperone
12:00 Goodnight to Brie's fiancé
13:00 The List of Unusual Deaths
14:00 Death by laughter
16:05 The beard purse tragedy
17:36 Aeschylus and the turtle
18:30 Birds, Shakespeare, and protective hats
19:23 Sophocles and other strange endings
21:00 Good nights all around
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26 min

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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.…