The Nightly

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The Nightly episodes

May 22 Dumplings, Parachute Play & Sweet Gifts
Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman chat youth trend reports, nostalgic toys, and surprisingly romantic anniversary gifts.

What You’ll Hear

The Dumpling Craze: Wils reports back from a very cool Bushwick roller rink show and introduces Josh to the latest mystery-box obsession: collectible dumplings.

Parachutes, Viewfinders, and Other Childhood Treasures: The two revisit gym-class parachutes, sticker sheets, and the strange joy of realizing your favorite childhood objects are actually available for regular adults to buy.

Anniversary Gifts That Actually Mean Something: Josh shares his thoughtful anniversary gift idea. Then the conversation drifts into custom Viewfinders, ceramic traditions, and the art of giving sentimental presents... without filling your house with clutter.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome & late-night trend reporting
03:10 Kreayshawn in Bushwick
09:25 The dumpling collectible craze
16:40 Bubble kits and gym class parachutes
24:05 Viewfinders and nostalgic gifts
31:15 Anniversary traditions and Fusilli Jerry
39:50 Ceramic gift brainstorming
43:30 Goodnight to the dumplings
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27 min
May 21 Introducing: Ophelia, A Shakespeare Romantasy
Our friends at Hatch just released a new original series we think you'll love.

OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama, a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Thoughtfully produced to help you unwind for sleep.

Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens.

As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom.

Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep.

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26 min
May 20 Honest Thoughts on Survivor 50 Final Five Players
KP Parker and Matt Bragg break down the Survivor 50 final five (well, mostly KP).

What You’ll Hear

The Rise of Rizgod: KP walks Matt through the final five, including the surprisingly charming player formerly dismissed as “just a guy trying to invent a catchphrase.” Somehow, it’s working.

Good Gameplay or Total Menace?: The duo debate Survivor ethics, strategic lying, and why being too likable might actually ruin your chances of winning $2 million.

Reality Show Brain Rot: From MrBeast cameos to fake babies on Squid Game, things spiral into a loving appreciation of the deeply strange people who thrive on competition TV.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Survivor finale excitement
03:05 Meet the final five
09:40 The Rizgod strategy breakdown
16:20 Jonathan Young hammock politics
21:10 Aubrey’s legendary bad attitude
27:35 MrBeast enters Survivor
33:15 Squid Game casting stories
39:40 Fake babies and reality TV lies
45:00 Saying goodnight to the Rizgod
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27 min
May 19 More To Do in Tucson & Sitcom Convention
KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from two very different weekend adventures — one sweaty and spooky in Tucson, the other delightfully nostalgic in Milton Keynes.

What You’ll Hear:

Tiny Museums and Big Regrets: KP explains why the Museum of Miniatures never happened, how desert heat defeated her plans, and why focusing on tiny chairs suddenly felt impossible.

The Waiter Who Declared War: A birthday dessert request turns into a baffling restaurant saga involving tiny sodas, mysterious vibes, and cake for every table except theirs.

A Sitcom Convention in Milton Keynes: Matt shares what it was like attending a fan convention for a beloved British comedy, complete with props, nostalgia, and one almost-purchased souvenir.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Ophelia audio drama recommendation
01:02 Tucson trip recap continues
04:45 The museum of miniatures debate
07:10 Watching Hokum in theaters
12:40 Horror movies and bad dreams
16:25 What does hokum mean
19:10 The waiter who never brought cake
28:40 Matt’s sitcom convention weekend
35:50 Only Fools and Horses fandom
42:15 Goodnight to the waiter
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24 min
May 18 Tucson Is Way Too Hot
KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from a very warm Tucson adventure, complete with missile silos, historic churches, and one deeply impractical desert vehicle.

What You’ll Hear

The Nuclear Codes Experience: KP tours a real Cold War missile silo and discovers that even fake missile launches can go straight to someone’s head. There’s also a surprisingly soothing amount of mint green paint involved.

A Desert Road Trip Reality Check: From 108-degree heat to a roofless three-wheeled “sports car,” Tucson proves both fascinating and aggressively sunny.

Churches, Construction, and Burger King: A conversation about Spanish missions turns into a detour through Barcelona’s Sagrada Família and the strange beauty of famous landmarks sharing a block with fast food chains.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Tucson arrival
01:13 Surviving 108-degree heat
02:56 Touring a missile museum
05:44 The bathroom-less RV cabin
06:43 Tucson tacos & desert driving
08:37 Visiting the San Xavier mission
10:00 Why was the missile silo mint green
15:12 The Sagrada Família update
18:58 Goodnight Arizona & Gaudí!
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25 min
May 18 Trailer: The Nightly
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's on your mind tonight? 904-NIGHTLY (904-644-4859) and [email protected]

Hosted by Matt Bragg, Josh Gondelman and Greta Johnsen.
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2 min
May 17 The Teens Are Playing Hacky Sack
Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman trace the unexpected return of hacky sack and revisit the playground games that shaped them.

What You’ll Hear:

The Teens Are Alright: Josh brings shocking cultural news from the youth front: hacky sack is back. Wils helps unpack the surprisingly timeless energy of crunchy outdoor games, Tevas included.

Gym Class Flashbacks: From wall ball to knockout to strategically getting eliminated as fast as possible, the conversation drifts through schoolyard memories, competitive streaks, and the fine art of sitting on the sidelines chatting.

Naming Things Correctly: A brief but deeply satisfying detour into Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and the joy of finally figuring out what exactly you’ve been thinking of all these years.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & hacky sack returns
02:17 Spikeball and playground culture
04:10 Are kids actually playing hacky sack
07:21 She’s All That and makeover movies
11:25 Wils on avoiding gym class forever
14:35 Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! nerves
16:00 Whose Line confusion resolved
16:56 Spotify comments and listener shoutouts
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24 min
May 16 After Hours Water Park & Secret Shows
Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories about community care, secret shows, and the strange magic of being somewhere after hours.

What You’ll Hear

Small Acts Big Feelings: Josh shares how a local fundraiser and neighborhood organizing reminded him that even tiny acts of care can make the world feel a little more livable.

Locked Out at Midnight: Wils recounts a late-night key panic that spirals into a conversation about neighbors, locksmiths, and the dream of having your own trusted spare-key person.

After Hours Fantasy League: From empty museums to private water parks, Josh and Wils imagine the ultimate places to roam once everyone else has gone home.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & community organizing
05:30 Wils loses their keys
09:00 Dream after-hours locations
12:00 Secret shows and phone-free spaces
14:30 Ellen DeGeneres stand-up appreciation
15:45 TV recommendations and sitcoms
20:15 Wils recommends buying lilies
22:00 Goodnight Ellen and Portia
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28 min
May 15 Josh Pitches A Picture Book
Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap favorite children’s books, dream vacations, and strong opinions about sandy car rides home.

What You’ll Hear:

Picture Books That Stick With You: From Goodnight Moon to suspiciously persuasive fish, Josh and Wils revisit the children’s books they loved growing up — plus the surprisingly sweet stories inspiring Josh’s own picture book idea.

Vacation Personalities Revealed: Are you a beach person, a lake person, or a cabin-in-the-woods person? The conversation drifts through Cape Cod, Hudson Valley escapes, Fire Island plans, and the universal desire to sit still somewhere beautiful.

The Art of Traveling Comfortably: Umbrellas, beach proximity, avoiding the dreaded wet-and-sandy ride home — Josh and Wils unpack the tiny vacation details that quietly make or break a trip.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Favorite children’s books
04:44 Josh shares his picture book idea
08:47 Vacation styles and sitting still
13:00 Beach people vs. lake people
16:39 Cape Cod and summer memories
18:05 Fire Island plans and beach experiments
18:40 Goodnight moon and grateful travelers
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24 min
May 14 Lets Get Ready to Royal Rumble
KP Parker and Matt Bragg revisit the golden age of WWE, from Stone Cold Steve Austin to The Undertaker’s undead era.

What You’ll Hear:

The Attitude Era Lives Forever: KP and Matt swap memories from late-’90s wrestling fandom, including antihero icons, giant personalities, and the strangely comforting chaos of WWE storylines.

The Most Ridiculous Wrestling Lore: From Kane’s fire-filled backstory to Rikishi’s unforgettable finishing move, they explore the wonderfully over-the-top logic that made wrestling impossible to stop watching.

Royal Rumble Rules: A sleepy deep dive into why the Royal Rumble remains one of wrestling’s greatest inventions — plus the drinking game that turned KP into a lifelong fan.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to The Nightly
01:10 Stone Cold Steve Austin memories
06:00 The Undertaker and Kane lore
10:50 How WWE storylines work
12:30 Wildest wrestling plotlines
14:10 Going to WWE events in person
17:15 Rikishi and the Stink Face
19:00 Why the Royal Rumble rules
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27 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.…