The Nightly

Josh Gondelman and KP Parker trade cozy chaos for pop culture analysis, diving into bad TV, good albums, and the joy of LA traffic. What You’ll Hear Jolly Good Vibes: KP reports back from a week of board games, dog kisses, and library errands, while Josh recounts a night at Natalie Palamides’ surreal one-woman show. All’s Fair (in Camp and Court): KP gives a full review of Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian and why even camp can’t save something this boring. West End Girl: Josh and KP unpack Lily Allen’s unexpected comeback album, its storytelling power, and the thrill of an artist rediscovering her sound after years away. CHAPTERS 00:00 Greetings & jolly moods 02:00 Traffic therapy & live shows 04:00 Cozy nights & library joy 05:00 KP investigates All’s Fair 09:00 Kim K’s acting debut & courtroom couture 13:00 Camp, boredom & Jessica Simpson’s prosthetics 15:00 Josh’s pick: Lily Allen’s West End Girl 17:00 Narrative albums & comeback energy 19:00 Closing thoughts & cutout pajamas

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy greetings & snore talk02:00 Sheet chat & sleep setup04:00 “Do You Remember?” — The Santa Clause 3 retelling16:40 Winding down to dreamland

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Game show dreams and trivia talk04:00 Movie Memory begins: The De Niro edition10:20 The Irishman debate14:50 Forgotten classics & surprise deep cuts19:00 Wind down & good nights

Kristen Meinzer and Josh Gondelman host a literary slumber party for the ages.What You'll HearGuest 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Henna rinses & barbershop calm03:00 Spa days & self-care honesty05:00 The Guest List: book characters edition07:00 The Cat in the Hat crashes the fort08:00 Miss Havisham brings the drama11:00 Gatsby and Jordan join the party15:30 Harlem heists & bedtime gossip19:00 A gothic twist with Bertha Mason21:00 Pillow-fort reflections & goodnight

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

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Pillow forts & childhood sleepover confessions04:00 TikTok pillow nests & Mariah Carey’s bedtime science07:00 Weighted blanket woes and sleepy gear talk10:00 Ziwe interviews Mayor Eric Adams14:30 Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl, and The O.C. nostalgia22:30 Wind-down & goodnight wishes