The Nightly

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The Nightly episodes

March 14 Sleep Week Trivia Party!
KP Parker, Sophia Wilson Pelton, and Jacquis Neal host a sleepy little trivia night in honor of Sleep Week.

What You'll Hear:

Sleep Week Trivia: Jacquis quizzes the group on REM sleep, snooze habits, and the surprisingly early alarm time most people set. Some answers are correct, some are wildly confident guesses—but the competitive spirit is very real.

Strange Sleep Facts: From the meaning of “hurkle durkle” to which state wakes up the earliest, the trio uncovers odd and delightful corners of sleep culture.

The Ultimate Alarm Debate: The game ends with a question about the most popular Hatch alarm sound—revealing a fan favorite that might already be waking you up.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & pop culture check-in
03:00 Sleep Week trivia begins
06:15 The earliest risers in the US
10:00 What does “hurkle durkle” mean
12:30 Natural sounds that help people sleep
14:10 Peak snooze days revealed
16:30 The most popular Hatch alarm sound
18:30 Goodnights in the pillow fort
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21 min
March 13 Guessing the Plots for Sinners, One Battle After Another & More
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg try to guess the plots of several Oscar-nominated movies they haven’t seen yet...before looking up the real answers.

What You’ll Hear

From Heist Movie to Vampire Horror: Matt pictures Sinners as a stylish Ocean’s-style caper starring a charming crew of criminals. Sophia then reveals the real premise: twin brothers in 1930s Mississippi facing down bloodthirsty vampires.

Cowboys, Conspiracies, and a Very Confident Guess: Sophia imagines a dusty Western showdown for One Battle After Another, complete with dueling cowboys and a troubled hero.

A Love Story in the Flower Fields (That Absolutely Does Not Exist): Inspired by the name alone, Sophia invents an entire romantic drama about a Swiss gardener protecting her beloved Bugonia (well, Begonia) fields from a developer… only to discover the real film involves conspiracy theories and a suspected alien CEO.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & evening check-in
01:40 The mysterious case of the too-small jeans
05:05 The Oscar movie guessing game begins
06:40 Guessing the plot of Sinners
08:20 The real synopsis of Sinners revealed
10:55 Guessing the plot of One Battle After Another
14:25 The real synopsis of One Battle After Another revealed
15:20 Guessing the plot of Bugonia
17:20 The real synopsis of Bugonia revealed
19:25 Goodnights & winding down
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21 min
March 12 Our Good Sides w/ Glambot's Cole Walliser
KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer welcome Glambot director Cole Walliser for a behind-the-scenes look at award-season magic.

What You'll Hear:

Red Carpet Alchemy: Cole explains how the Glambot works, why some slow-motion moments become instant classics, and which stars truly know how to hit their mark.

Sleep Like You’re Camping: Even during hectic award season, Cole is serious about sleep. He shares the surprising discovery that improved his sleep quality and the nighttime tweaks he now swears by.

Game Night Goes Glam: A round of “Would You Rather” explores bad photo angles, perfect lighting everywhere, and whether fashion risks beat timeless style on the red carpet.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & welcome Cole Walliser
02:00 How the Glambot became a red carpet staple
04:00 Cole’s sleep routine and the magic of camping sleep
07:10 Game Night begins: Would You Rather
16:00 Where to follow Cole
17:00 Goodnight to the award show crews
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20 min
March 11 A Special Sleepy Time Debate for Sleep Week
KP Parker, Sophia Wilson Pelton, and Kristen Meinzer host another cozy round of Sleepy Debate Club in honor of Sleep Week.

What You'll Hear:

The Late Afternoon Nap Debate: Are naps after 5 PM a terrible idea or a secret weapon for late nights ahead? KP and Kristen argue both sides.

Sides of the Bed Debate: Should you switch up the side of the bed you sleep on? The trio spar over human-sized mattress dents, nighttime disorientation, and whether a little bedtime risk can actually make you a more adaptable sleeper.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & trio greetings
02:00 Sleepy Debate Club begins
02:30 Are naps after 5 PM a mistake?
09:20 Should you switch sides of the bed?
13:50 Pillow preferences and sleep setups
18:30 Listener Wen's goodnight message
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21 min
March 10 Is Juggling Harder Than Performing Open Heart Surgery?
Jacquis Neal and Josh Gondelman dream up a few business ideas that probably shouldn’t exist—but are very fun to imagine.

A Casino That Locks Your Phone: Josh pitches a retro-style gambling spot where your phone gets “bricked” at the door, forcing everyone to place bets the old-fashioned way—face to face, with snacks, friends, and just a hint of danger.

The Bowling Lane That Fights Back: Jacquis proposes a bowling lane designed to sabotage anyone who’s too good at the game. Expect flashing lights, surprise obstacles, and a much happier group of friends.

Bad Ideas, Great Company: Along the way, they talk freelance chaos, juggling skills, and why the worst business ideas sometimes sound the most appealing.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:20 Freelance life vs the 9-5
02:20 The art of juggling (and failing at juggling)
03:10 Is juggling as impressive as open heart surgery?
04:40 Pitching bad business ideas
05:35 Josh’s idea: The Morter Casino
08:05 The social benefits of gambling together
10:10 The male loneliness crisis meets casinos
12:20 Naming the casino
14:20 Jacquis’s bowling business idea
16:20 Introducing the handicap bowling lane
21:40 Goodnights
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23 min
March 09 The Hatchies: A Sleepy Award Show
Josh Gondelman, KP Parker, and Sophia Wilson Pelton host their very own award show — honoring the biggest achievements in pop culture and sleep.

What You'll Hear:

The Hatchie Awards: With the Oscars around the corner, the crew creates their own ceremony to celebrate (and roast) the year in culture — from exhausted celebrities to trends that truly deserve to go to bed.

Pajama Energy & Pop Culture Chaos: Who embodied peak sleepwear vibes? Nominees include Cynthia Erivo’s now-iconic “sex cardigan,” Justin Bieber’s Grammys boxers, and Leo’s robe-and-sunglasses dad energy.

Midnight Internet Spirals: From JoJo Siwa relationship drama to aliens, WNBA discourse, and late-night sports highlight rabbit holes, the group reveals the topics that keep them scrolling long past bedtime.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & welcome to the Hatchie Awards
01:00 The “Go to Bed” award nominees
07:50 Pajama Energy award
14:30 Should Have Been 45 Minutes Shorter
17:00 Bedtime Spiral award
22:00 Best Buddies Slumber Party award
25:30 Dream Date couple award
30:30 Acceptance-speech style goodnights
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34 min
March 08 Wonder Man, Retro DVDs & Lots of Chairs
Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg share pop culture recommendations, sidebar about Gordon Ramsay, and take a nostalgic trip through retro video stores and museums with unexpected chair collections.

What You’ll Hear

A Marvel Recommendation Worth Trying: Jacquis makes a case for Wonder Man, the new Marvel series that leans into actors, meta humor, and a surprisingly strong cast.

Meeting Gordon Ramsay at Crafty: Jacquis recalls the day he crossed paths with the famously fiery chef on a studio lot—and discovered Ramsay is, in fact, a very nice guy (with strong opinions about Oreos).

Chairs, DVDs, and Sweet Nostalgia: From a museum dedicated to chairs to a brand-new retro DVD rental shop, the hosts reflect on the oddly charming places—and simple rituals—we kind of miss.

Listener Goodnight: A sweet send-off for a snoring pug reminds us that sometimes the best bedtime soundtrack is a sleepy pet nearby.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & rainy day check-in
03:00 Recommending Wonder Man
08:00 Gordon Ramsay Aside
10:30 Local news discovery: the Wycombe chair collection
14:30 Retro DVD rental shops
18:30 Nostalgia for video stores and simpler nights
20:00 Listener goodnight
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22 min
March 07 Didgeridoos & Damp Clothes
Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg try to solve life’s smallest inconveniences with a new round of Hack Me If You Can.

What You’ll Hear

The Multi-Drink Dilemma: Sophia wonders if there’s a better way to carry water, protein shakes, and whatever else the day requires without hauling multiple bottles.

The Case of the Not-Quite-Dry Laundry: Matt recounts a well-intentioned chore that backfired when he folded laundry that was… still damp.

Domestic Tradeoffs: The conversation winds through the everyday logistics of city living: laundromats vs. in-home machines, dishwashers vs. washing machines, and the surprisingly respectable role of a paper towel as a plate.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
03:05 Hack Me If You Can
03:40 The multi-drink bottle problem
06:35 Running vests and water pouches
09:55 The mystery of the damp laundry
13:30 Dream inventions for drying clothes
17:30 Dishwasher vs washing machine debate
20:10 Goodnights
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22 min
March 06 Crushing on Baristas w/ Deanna Ortiz
KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton welcome back Deanna Ortiz for a cozy pop-culture slumber party.

What You'll Hear:

Crushes & Mutes: Deanna brings her signature segment to The Nightly, sharing what she’s loving lately — from Chicago’s first hints of spring to the quiet romance of a neighborhood coffee shop. Plus, the group debates the universal urge to mute cleaning your apartment… at least temporarily.

Craft Corner: A conversation about cozy hobbies spins into crocheting, knitting attempts, and the surprisingly ambitious idea of making your own clothes from scratch — including one woman’s year-long quest to grow flax and weave a dress.

Impulse Buys & Big Tattoos: The crew compares notes on TikTok shop purchases, vacuum theories, and the very real itch to book a tattoo appointment immediately. Sometimes the math of “cost per wear” is all the justification you need.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Deanna joins the slumber party
01:00 Bedtime routines, crocheting, and crafty hobbies
06:00 Deanna’s crushes and mutes
10:30 TikTok shop vacuums and “slow vacuum theory”
13:30 Growing flax and making clothes from scratch
17:20 Game of Thrones crushes
18:45 The big tattoo itch
21:00 Listener goodnight for Rob from The Traitors
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24 min
March 05 Bridgerton, Bloomers & Balls
KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer dive into Bridgerton’s latest season and all its messy, romantic fallout.

What You'll Hear:

A Rake Meets His Match: Benedict Bridgerton’s Cinderella story flips the usual ballroom script, pairing a carefree playboy with a housemaid who refuses to swoon on cue. Can love really outrank lineage?

Chemistry Check: From Kate and Anthony to Penelope and Colin, KP and Kristen revisit past couples—and debate who truly had sparks, who had tension, and who just had good lighting.

Upstairs, Downstairs, and In Between: This season widens the lens with servant storylines, Francesca’s complicated marriage, and a very satisfying romantic turn for Violet Bridgerton.

CHAPTERS
01:12 Enter Bridgerton Nightgeist
07:22 Ranking the chemistry
09:13 Francesca’s frustrating marriage
10:30 Violet’s second-chance love
12:22 Books vs. TV adaptations
15:45 Regency fashion fever
19:05 Kristen’s Bridgerton Ball
20:28 Did the season stick the landing
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23 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.…