The Nightly

The Nightly

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The Nightly episodes

  • The Santa Clause 3: A Modern Classic

    KP Parker and Jacquis Neal swap bedtime confessions and movie memories.


    What You'll Hear:

    Snore Patrol: The hosts debate whether snoring is secretly soothing — and if grandpa’s house sounds should be the next Hatch sleep track.

    Sheet Dreams: KP admits it’s time for new bedding, while Jacquis makes a case for the humble top sheet (and the two-blanket lifestyle).

    Do You Remember?: A cozy recap of The Santa Clause 3, complete with Martin Short’s icy mischief, snow globe loopholes, and holiday nostalgia.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Cozy greetings & snore talk

    02:00 Sheet chat & sleep setup

    04:00 “Do You Remember?” — The Santa Clause 3 retelling

    16:40 Winding down to dreamland

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    19 min
  • Game Shows & Robert De Niro Movies

    Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal test their pop culture recall—game show style.


    What You'll Hear:

    Pop Culture Pop Quiz: Kristen and Jacquis swap stories about their favorite trivia nights, game show appearances, and why “Pop Culture Jeopardy” might be their true calling.

    Movie Memory Match: The duo dives into a round of Movie Memory, naming as many Robert De Niro films as they can—from Goodfellas to Meet the Parents—and marveling at how deep the De Niro catalog really goes.

    The De Niro Deep Cuts: From Showtime to Dirty Grandpa, the hosts rediscover the actor’s quirkiest roles and debate whether The Irishman’s digital de-aging was a cinematic marvel or a bedtime story gone uncanny.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Game show dreams and trivia talk

    04:00 Movie Memory begins: The De Niro edition

    10:20 The Irishman debate

    14:50 Forgotten classics & surprise deep cuts

    19:00 Wind down & good nights

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    21 min
  • The Cat in The Hat & Other Jilted Lovers

    Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman host a literary slumber party for the ages.


    What You'll Hear

    Guest List Goals: Kristen and Josh imagine which book characters they’d invite to their dream pillow fort—complete with chaos, cat hats, and a few smoldering grudges.

    Reading Between the Lines: Kristen leans into the dramatic with Miss Havisham and Gatsby himself, while Josh brings along Jordan Baker and a Harlem furniture man with a secret.

    Bookish Bedlam: From barbershop talk to Brontë backstories, the hosts mix mindful rest with mischievous imagination.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Henna rinses & barbershop calm

    03:00 Spa days & self-care honesty

    05:00 The Guest List: book characters edition

    07:00 The Cat in the Hat crashes the fort

    08:00 Miss Havisham brings the drama

    11:00 Gatsby and Jordan join the party

    15:30 Harlem heists & bedtime gossip

    19:00 A gothic twist with Bertha Mason

    21:00 Pillow-fort reflections & goodnight

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    23 min
  • Stranger Empathy & Sticker Jealousy

    Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman trade office gossip, trolley rage, and sticker envy in a night of good-natured grievances. 


    What You’ll Hear

    Office Life, Lightly: Matt sets up his new workspace and confesses that “research” mostly involves Oasis documentaries and doodling.

    Halloween Mix-Ups: Josh and his wife go as the Gallagher brothers—only to be mistaken for Run-DMC—and redeem the night with a tracksuit-themed karaoke marathon. Cart Crimes: Matt vents about people who leave shopping carts loose in parking lots, and together the hosts uncover a “study” proving they’re society’s unsung heroes. Sticker Shock: Josh laments missing out on limited-edition early voting “I Voted” stickers. 


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Welcome & office confessions

    02:30 Halloween costumes & karaoke

    05:20 Petty grievance: the abandoned shopping cart

    08:40 Psychology of trolley justice

    11:00 Doing small good deeds (and never cashing them in)

    13:40 Josh’s grievance: voting sticker envy

    17:00 Civic pride, convenience, and sticker economics

    19:00 Bedtime reflections & empathy for strangers

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    21 min
  • Leighton Meester, Ziwe & Sandy Cohen

    Sophia Wilson Pelton, Jacquis Neal, and Kristen Meinzer build a pillow fort worthy of pop-culture dreams.


    Scroll for You: Sophia takes everyone down a cozy TikTok rabbit hole—from DIY “pillow nests” to Mariah Carey’s wrinkle-free sleep hacks.

    The verdict: fun, yes; scientifically sound, maybe not.

    Catching Z’s with the Stars: The trio revisits Ziwe’s interview with New York’s most club-hopping mayor, Eric Adams, and unpacks why confidence isn’t always a virtue.

    The OC Effect: Nostalgia reigns as they relive the glory (and chaos) of The O.C., Leighton Meester’s comeback, and the underrated perfection of Sandy Cohen.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Pillow forts & childhood sleepover confessions

    04:00 TikTok pillow nests & Mariah Carey’s bedtime science

    07:00 Weighted blanket woes and sleepy gear talk

    10:00 Ziwe interviews Mayor Eric Adams

    14:30 Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl, and The O.C. nostalgia

    22:30 Wind-down & goodnight wishes

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    24 min
  • Silly Fees, Rewards Points & Pepsi Jet

    Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg swap rejection stories and reward points wisdom.


    What You’ll Hear

    Setbacks & small wins: Matt reflects on missing out on a big TV job—then landing a pie sponsorship instead. Josh shares how he handles professional letdowns (and why sometimes he just blames everyone else’s taste).

    Broken boilers & bad flights: The hosts trade tales of household chaos, customer service headaches, and the eternal question—should you fix it now or hope it fixes itself?Points, pies & Pepsi jets: Loyalty programs take center stage as they discuss unspent rewards, supermarket schemes, and the infamous Pepsi Points private jet scandal.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Life updates & small victories

    03:00 Handling rejection (and humanity’s bad taste)

    06:00 Boilers, flights & the art of procrastination

    09:00 Admin fees: the world’s most annoying tax

    12:00 Reward points & reckless loyalty

    15:00 The Pepsi jet saga

    18:00 Could you just drive a private jet around?

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    21 min
  • Pilot Matt & The Voynich Manuscript

    KP Parker and Matt Bragg trade sleep tips, ancient mysteries, and mid-air confidence.


    What You’ll Hear

    Cozy Confessions: KP’s sleep posture rebellion meets Matt’s electric-blanket enlightenment.

    The Voynich Vortex: A centuries-old manuscript that makes zero sense—but somehow still begs for a tattoo.

    Pilot Dreams: Matt’s convinced he could land a plane (with autopilot, obviously), while KP wonders what else we could all be talked through with enough confidence and a headset.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Cozy greetings & listener sleep tips

    02:00 Heated blankets & pat-tested coziness

    05:00 The art of sleeping on your back (or trying to)

    06:00 The Voynich Manuscript mystery unfolds

    15:30 KP’s ancient obsession meets Matt’s new theory

    16:00 Matt’s confident flight plan

    18:00 Could you be talked through surgery?

    20:00 Goodnights & grounded dreams

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    22 min
  • Boneless Couches & Balletcore

    Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton swap moving-day woes, design dilemmas, and the week’s trend forecast.


    What You’ll Hear

    Couch Conundrums: Sophia’s on the hunt for the perfect sofa.Snooze or Choose: The duo plays a cozy round of trend talk, tackling Balletcore, boneless couches, and secondhand style.

    Soft Landings: From furniture with no bones to fashion with plenty of flair, Jacquis and Sophia find comfort (and comedy) in the details.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Moving news & the great couch debate

    03:00 Secondhand vs. brand new

    06:00 Snooze or Choose begins: Balletcore edition

    11:00 Boneless couches: genius or beanbag in disguise?

    16:00 Thrifting, tailoring, and timeless clothes

    19:00 Goodnights & gentle sign-offs

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    21 min
  • New Stranger Things & Shoe Updates

    KP Parker and Jacquis Neal trade sneaker stories and TV takes.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Shoe Revival: KP updates Jacquis on her latest footwear rotation — from mesh Mary Janes to neon sneakers — and defends rescuing a once-doomed pair from the donation pile.

    Streaming Strategies: The two unpack Netflix’s holiday release plan for Stranger Things season five, debating binge drops vs. weekly episodes and wondering if nostalgia alone can carry a nine-year-old show.

    Growing Pains: From the kids of Hawkins to the cast of Euphoria, they ponder when actors age out of high school forever (and how Winona Ryder stays timeless).


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 New shoe check-in

    06:30 Where not to buy sneakers

    07:30 Stranger Things returns

    13:40 The memory gap of long breaks

    16:00 Grown-up “kids” on teen TV

    18:00 Sleepy goodnights

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    20 min
  • Little Women Takeover w/ Nicole Daniels

    Kristen Meinzer is joined by actress and writer Nicole Daniels. Together they put on their bonnets and obsess over Little Women. 


    What You’ll Hear

    Prairie Hearts & Period Pieces: Kristen and Nicole bond over their shared love of corsets, candlelight, and historical cosplay (yes, Nicole even wore her Victorian dress while recording).

    Little Women, Big Opinions: From Jo’s fire-tossed manuscript to Amy’s redemption arc, the pair unpack sisterly drama, Laurie’s questionable choices, and why Meg just doesn’t move the needle.

    Spoon, Snore, or Shove on the Floor: A cozy twist on “Kiss, Marry, Kill” featuring Little Women suitors, Orchard House at Christmas, and the all-time icons of American Girl dollhood. 


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Welcome & bonnet talk

    02:30 Nicole on narrating Hatch Classics Little Women  

    04:00 Sister rankings 09:00 Laurie, love, and literary grudges

    10:10 Spoon, Snore, or Shove: the suitor edition

    12:30 Orchard House vs. Walden Pond vs. NYC in the fall

    16:00 American Girl showdown: Samantha, Felicity, Addie

    19:20 Sweet dreams and sisterhood

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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.…

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