The Nightly

The Nightly

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The Nightly episodes

  • Castles, Ghost Stories & Naked Cruises

    Matt and KP clink pints and cozy up in the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.


    Welcome to the pub corner: rooftop birthdays, proper pub grub, and a castle-courtyard comedy gig that turns into full-on ghost chat—gray ladies, gravelly carriage sounds, secret rooms with bones (!). Then it’s a detour through local papers, a “Strange Houses” mystery, and Exeter’s most eyebrow-raising listing: a clothes-free river cruise with trivia and a midnight dance floor. Sleepy laughs, spooky vibes, and very British silliness.



    What you’ll hear
    • Pub comforts, rooftop views & castle-courtyard stand-up
    • Ghost lore: gray ladies, hidden rooms, and carriage “accidents”
    • Book rec: Strange Houses (creepy floor-plan mysteries)
    • Local news roulette: naked cruise + quiz night logistics
    • Travel daydreams: castles you can actually stay in (if you dare)

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    19 min
  • Ultramarathons & The Jonas Brothers

    Sophia and Kristen scroll and swoon in the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.

    From 1960s Corvette-curfew lore to a cozy “Scroll For You,” the duo dives into ultramarathons (300-mile races, trail naps, hallucinations), toupees/hair systems (at-home installs, glue, confidence boosts), and a Jonas Brothers nostalgia lap—Camp Rock memories, live pipes, and a loving style audit (looser fits, fewer leather caps, embrace the curls).



    What you’ll hear
    • Family throwbacks: sneaking in at 4 a.m., beehives, and pre-Instagram freedom
    • Ultra running rabbit hole: aid stations, micro-sleeps, why people get hooked
    • Hair systems 101: shaving, adhesive, maintenance, and happy reveals
    • JoBros forever: hits, tours, and a gentle wardrobe refresh

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    23 min
  • Astrology, D'Angelo & Jonny Fairplay

    Josh and KP time-travel through pop culture in the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.


    From “Etsy witches” and full-moon burn lists to astrology as mind-expanding (not mind-shrinking), the duo fires up the Pop Culture Time Machine: Josh revisits D’Angelo’s surprise drop of Black Messiah (12/15/2014) and the joy of event albums, while KP rewinds to Survivor: Pearl Islands and Johnny Fairplay’s infamous “dead grandma” play—how it reshaped reality-TV strategy and why Jeff Probst still isn’t a fan. Cozy chatter, spicy ethics, great tunes, and a dash of nostalgia.


    What you’ll hear
    • Witchy rituals, burn lists & why time heals more than spells
    • Astrology as a lens (not a limit)
    • Event albums: D’Angelo’s Black Messiah, Beyoncé-style surprise drops, Tyler’s quick-tease era
    • Reality-TV lore: Johnny Fairplay’s lie, family visits, and the birth of “designed villainy”
    • Probst vs. Fairplay, plus how self-aware contestants changed the game

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    20 min
  • Favorite Halftime Shows & Reddit Threads

    Jacquis and Sophia wind down in the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.


    A mini career wobble (Sophia’s fleeting firefighter era), the myth of “hot firefighters,” and the vanishing house-call stripper trope kick things off before comfort returns: home-cooked meals, routines, and a cozy “Scroll For You.” They dive into Super Bowl halftime nostalgia (MJ, Madonna/M.I.A., Janet & JT, Kendrick, Rihanna, Dre/Snoop/Eminem, Coldplay, Maroon 5) and how modern shows play to the camera over the crowd. Then it’s Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World obsession and the subreddits that make the watch more fun—AITA, “Am I Overreacting,” Disney Parks, r/NoNoNoYes, and more. Soft landings, sleepy vibes.


    What you’ll hear
    • Side-hustle spirals, firefighter fantasies, and ’90s/’00s tropes
    • Why halftime shows feel smaller (stadium vs. screen energy)
    • Favorite sets: Kendrick, Dre/Snoop house-set, MJ, Rihanna, Coldplay, Maroon 5
    • Survivor AU binge talk + spoiler-smart Reddit lurking
    • Road life → home-cooking cravings and re-centering routines

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    20 min
  • The Em Dash & Tote Bags

    Matt and Josh air grievances and giggle their way through grammar, gigs, and gear in the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.


    A lazy week turns productive (attic clear-outs!), a Philly road trip turns musical (Rilo Kiley sing-along; choosing between Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister), and then it’s an official Airing of Grievances: from “generally” vs. “genuinely” to “could of” vs. “could’ve,” the mystery of “bear with me,” and the overblamed em-dash. They wrap with a very real style dilemma—what bag should men carry?—backpacks, totes, briefcases, fanny packs, and the case for a socially accepted, actually stylish everyday bag.


    What you’ll hear
    • Road stories: partners on tour, Philly gigs, and soundtrack debates
    • Belle & Sebastian night: album-vs-album ticket choice
    • Language pet peeves (said with love, not snobbery)
    • Em-dash discourse and meme “tells” for AI writing
    • The Great Man-Bag Debate: backpacks, totes, briefcases, belt bags, and the Scottish sporran

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    22 min
  • Career Pivots & Teal Couches

    KP and Kristen sink into the Pillow Fort on The Nightly.


    Post–back-tweak bliss (floor time ftw!) leads into a listener mailbag: Is it “bad” to pivot careers even when you’re good at your job? (No—plan your safety net and follow the curiosity), and decorating détente when one partner brings a bright teal couch to the new place (covers, color-mixing, room “ownership,” and moodboards to the rescue). Cozy, practical, and very pro-change.


    What you’ll hear
    • Floor time & tummy-time: simple resets that actually help
    • Career pivots: desire vs. logistics, safety nets, learning in public
    • Design peace talks: furniture covers, palette hacks, style-mixing (MCM x industrial x Southwest), split-the-room strategy, Pinterest inspo


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    19 min

About The Nightly

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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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