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The Nightly episodes

March 24 Revisiting the 2014 Oscars Selfie & Milli Vanilli
KP Parker and Jacquis Neal revisit two pop culture moments that hit very differently in hindsight.

Lip Sync, Blame Game: KP rewinds to the Milli Vanilli scandal, looking beyond the headline to the people, pressure, and producer behind it.

A Selfie Seen Round the World: Jacquis takes us back to the 2014 Oscars selfie that briefly broke the internet. What made it feel so massive at the time, and why it now feels like a snapshot from a much simpler online era.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Effervescent greetings
02:21 Pop culture time machine begins
02:45 Meet Milli Vanilli
04:30 The rise to fame
06:15 The lip syncing revelation
08:40 The fallout and public reaction
11:05 The producer behind the scandal
13:31 The 2014 Oscars selfie
17:00 Why it felt so huge
23:00 Goodnight & lights out
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25 min
March 23 Nostalgia Clutter & Feeling Gratitudinal
Josh Gondelman and KP Parker swap grievances for gratitudes, from post-trip unpacking wins to the tiny delights of urban wildlife.

What You'll Hear

Fresh Start Energy: Josh and KP ease into the evening by talking about small life upgrades that feel oddly huge, like using an extra hour well or finally putting the suitcase away for real.

Airing Gratitudes: Instead of the usual complaints, they share what’s been bringing them joy lately: being fully unpacked, seeing friends on the road, spotting lizards and bees nearby, and the deeply underrated peace of knowing where your stuff is.

Nightly Life Hacks: A listener writes in with a winter coat tip related to a previous conversation KP and Josh had on the show.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and greetings
00:26 Tiny life upgrades
03:00 With nostalgia comes clutter
06:00 Airing gratitudes instead
07:00 The joy of being fully unpacked
09:29 Lizards, bees and the Raccoon Highway
13:27 Joy of seeing friends while traveling
18:37 Listener mail from Harry
21:20 Goodnight and sign-off
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23 min
March 22 Cat on a Leash & WWE Lo-fi
Matt Bragg, Kristen Meinzer, and Sophia Wilson Pelton settle in for a Sunday Pub Chat about closets, cinema, and the quiet power of a good lo-fi loop.

What You’ll Hear:

The Great Closet Reckoning: A spring cleaning spiral turns surprisingly emotional as the group unpacks why it’s so hard to let go—and why it feels so good when you finally do.

Movies That Surprise You: From Elvis in Vegas to a horror film that takes a sharp left turn, they share recent watches and the strange magic of seeing something unfold without expectations.

Ambient Worlds & Cat Realities: Lo-fi soundscapes, nostalgic YouTube rabbit holes, and a gentle reminder that we are all, in fact, living in our cats’ universe.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
00:45 Closet clean outs & letting go
05:20 Elvis in Vegas talk
06:50 A very unexpected horror movie
08:40 When the projector goes wrong
12:00 Lo-fi ambience & nostalgia
14:00 Cats, keyboards, and tiny dictators
19:10 Goodnight & winding down
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21 min
March 21 If Dogs Could Talk w/ Niccole Thurman
Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal welcome comedian and actress Niccole Thurman aboard for a hilarious conversation about feng shui, medical documentaries and the emotional risks of understanding animals too well.

Bedroom Energy: Niccole shares her feng shui approach to sleep, from bed placement to keeping the bedroom screen-free.

Would You Rather: The group tackles a deceptively deep question: would you rather speak every language or communicate with animals? That opens the door to chatty birds, rude cats, dog diplomacy, and the possibility that some pets are a lot more judgmental than they look.

Goodnight, Future You: Niccole closes things out with a surprisingly lovely goodnight to her future self.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & love train boarding
01:15 Niccole Thurman joins the slumber party
05:22 Niccole’s feng shui sleep routine
08:25 True crime, documentaries, and bedtime viewing
11:06 Would You Rather begins
11:28 Speak every language or talk to animals
16:30 Dogs, barking, and pet communication
19:03 Where to find more of Niccole
20:00 Goodnight to Izzy and Niccole's future self
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23 min
March 20 Love Is Blind and Full of Liars
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer unpack Love Is Blind's S10 reunion and all its messiest reveals.

What You’ll Hear

Thrift store treasures: The episode opens with a cozy detour into thrift store finds, from unexpected gems to the quiet thrill of spotting something perfect on the rack.

Reunion report: Kristen catches Sophia up on the season 10 reunion, from slightly improved hosting to the cast members who still can’t quite give a straight answer.

Reality TV fallout: They dig into the couples who surprised them, the callouts that felt overdue, and the updates that made the reunion feel far from settled.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
02:08 The reality TV golden age
03:12 Listener thoughts on Love Is Blind
04:42 How to actually find the reunion
05:42 Did the hosts finally get better?
08:11 Alex gets questioned
10:30 Chris gets called out
11:18 The girls trip reveal
13:50 Couples update from the reunion
15:31 Devonta’s surprise news
17:00 Vic and Christine stay winning
18:42 Former cast in the audience
20:01 Final reunion verdict
21:00 What we’re watching next
22:38 Goodnights
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25 min
March 19 Too Many Pillows w/ Matt Young
KP Parker and Jacquis Neal host a sleepy debate club with comedian Matt Young.

What You’ll Hear:

Nap Philosophy, Perfected: Matt shares his ideal nap window, why timing matters, and the risky magic of a late-afternoon reset.

The Great Top Sheet Trial: Is the top sheet essential—or just extra work? Things get unexpectedly philosophical (and a little revealing).

Pillow Talk, Literally: Decorative pillows go on trial, and the group weighs aesthetics versus pure, uninterrupted comfort.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & sleepy greetings
01:00 Matt Young on naps and sleep habits
06:25 Sleepy Debate Club begins
07:30 The top sheet debate
13:00 Pillow debate begins
18:00 Verdict: how many pillows is correct
20:20 Matt plugs & where to find him
22:00 Sweet goodnights
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24 min
March 18 2026 Oscars Reactions
KP Parker, Kristen Meinzer, and Jacquis Neal re-live the biggest moments from this year’s Oscars — from major wins to a few spirited disagreements.

What You'll Hear:

The Big Winners: One Battle After Another takes Best Picture, but the hosts have plenty to say about Sinners racking up awards, including Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win and a historic cinematography victory.

Favorites, and a Few Surprises: From K-pop Demon Hunters making Oscar history to Conan O’Brien’s warm hosting style, the trio breaks down the moments that made the ceremony feel special.

Snubs and Strong Opinions: Which films deserved a little more love? The hosts share their personal snubs, surprises, and the performances they’re still thinking about.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Jacquis joins from SXSW
00:30 Oscars highlights and big wins
03:30 Historic firsts and standout moments
11:30 Celebrity tributes and Conan’s hosting
16:00 Snubs, surprises, and hot takes
21:00 Listener goodnight from Lyndsay
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24 min
March 17 Bringing Back Pies in the Face w/ Amber Wallin
Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman swap delightfully unhelpful business ideas with comedian Amber Wallin.

My Turn to Intern: Josh pitches a world where grown-ups can shadow any job for a day.

Toot Your Own Horn: Kristen dreams up a hype squad service called Toot for reunions, weddings, and any situation where your confidence could use a plus one. Amber is immediately ready to apply.

Pie as Public Accountability: Amber proposes a gentler justice system for everyday offenders, with face pies instead of fines.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & sleepy greetings
02:00 Amber Wallin’s accidental sleep tip
04:14 Bad Business begins
04:47 Josh pitches "My Turn to Intern"
08:46 Excavators, buses, and fantasy jobs
11:10 Kristen pitches "Toot"
16:25 Amber pitches her pie in the face idea
22:27 Goodnights
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25 min
March 16 La La Land (Josh's Version)
Josh Gondelman and Kristen Meinzer imagine their dream figure skating songs, then try to remember the movie La La Land.

What You'll Hear:

Dream Olympic Skate: If you could choose any song for a figure skating routine, what would it be? Josh and Kristen spin through their picks—from roller-rink nostalgia to arena-rock drama—and celebrate the joy of a bold musical choice.

Do You Remember: Tonight’s challenge: recalling the plot of La La Land from memory. With a little help from each other (and a few guesses), they piece together jazz dreams, Hollywood ambition, and one famously bittersweet ending.

Bittersweet Movie Endings: Why do so few films let love stories end with tenderness instead of forever? Josh and Kristen reflect on the quiet power of endings that look a little more like real life.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Olympic afterglow
02:00 Dream figure skating song picks
05:40 Do You Remember: La La Land
10:00 Jazz dreams and Hollywood ambition
18:50 A bittersweet movie ending
22:20 Goodnight & sign-off
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25 min
March 15 Shorts on Stage & Bad Storm Names
Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg swap stage etiquette rules, roast terrible public joke attempts, and debate whether it's a crime to juggle with fire on a unicycle.

What You’ll Hear

The Great Comedy Shorts Debate: Josh and Matt tackle a surprisingly serious question: should comedians ever wear shorts on stage?

When the Internet Tries to Be Funny: The UK’s weather service asked the public to help name storms—and the results are exactly what you’d expect. Josh and Matt review the pun-filled submissions, including Stormy McStormface, Bruce Springstorm, and several ideas that absolutely should never appear in a weather alert.

The Unicycle Fire Juggler Crime: A man in Colorado was arrested after juggling fire while riding a unicycle through a pedestrian crossing. The real debate: was this a crime… or a delightful public service?

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & Sunday pub chat begins
01:00 Freelance life vs having a schedule
03:15 Fake spring in New York
04:00 The comedian shorts-on-stage debate
05:40 Dressing for the stage
06:20 When the public tries to be funny
08:10 Reviewing terrible storm name submissions
10:50 Why governments avoid joke names
12:35 The unicycle fire juggler arrest
15:00 Should fun crimes be allowed
17:05 Pub quiz trivia: Russia’s time zones
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21 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.…