The Nightly

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & trio greetings02:00 Sleepy Debate Club begins02:30 Are naps after 5 PM a mistake?09:20 Should you switch sides of the bed?13:50 Pillow preferences and sleep setups18:30 Listener Wen's goodnight message

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:20 Freelance life vs the 9-502:20 The art of juggling (and failing at juggling)03:10 Is juggling as impressive as open heart surgery?04:40 Pitching bad business ideas05:35 Josh’s idea: The Morter Casino08:05 The social benefits of gambling together10:10 The male loneliness crisis meets casinos12:20 Naming the casino14:20 Jacquis’s bowling business idea16:20 Introducing the handicap bowling lane21:40 Goodnights

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome to the Hatchie Awards01:00 The “Go to Bed” award nominees07:50 Pajama Energy award14:30 Should Have Been 45 Minutes Shorter17:00 Bedtime Spiral award22:00 Best Buddies Slumber Party award25:30 Dream Date couple award30:30 Acceptance-speech style goodnights

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 HearA 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & rainy day check-in03:00 Recommending Wonder Man08:00 Gordon Ramsay Aside10:30 Local news discovery: the Wycombe chair collection14:30 Retro DVD rental shops18:30 Nostalgia for video stores and simpler nights20:00 Listener goodnight

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 HearThe 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings03:05 Hack Me If You Can 03:40 The multi-drink bottle problem06:35 Running vests and water pouches09:55 The mystery of the damp laundry13:30 Dream inventions for drying clothes17:30 Dishwasher vs washing machine debate20:10 Goodnights

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Deanna joins the slumber party01:00 Bedtime routines, crocheting, and crafty hobbies06:00 Deanna’s crushes and mutes10:30 TikTok shop vacuums and “slow vacuum theory”13:30 Growing flax and making clothes from scratch17:20 Game of Thrones crushes18:45 The big tattoo itch21:00 Listener goodnight for Rob from The Traitors