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

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.CHAPTERS01:12 Enter Bridgerton Nightgeist07:22 Ranking the chemistry09:13 Francesca’s frustrating marriage10:30 Violet’s second-chance love12:22 Books vs. TV adaptations15:45 Regency fashion fever19:05 Kristen’s Bridgerton Ball20:28 Did the season stick the landing

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal air some low-stakes grievances with comedian Jenny Zigrino.Sudoku Struggles: One puzzle book, three difficulty levels, and absolutely no consistency. Sophia shares her love-hate relationship with Sudoku.I Should Know Everything By Now: Jenny confesses a very relatable frustration — wanting instant mastery of history, trivia, and, well… everything. Why Is Travel So Hard Here: From pricey short-haul flights to the high-speed rail we wish we had, Jacquis makes the case for better trains and transit in the US.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleepy vibes01:23 Welcome, Jenny Zigrino!02:57 Sleep masks and pillow strategy10:26 Airing our grievances begins10:51 The Sudoku dilemma14:56 Why don’t I know everything yet17:18 Travel in the U.S. rant22:13 Goodnight to the lovers and dreamers

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer welcome comedian Franchesca Ramsey into the pillow fort to swap bedtime routines, corporate grievances, and strong opinions about home decor.The Two-Minute Brush: Franchesca shares her quest to truly decompress at night — from CBD tea timing to finally committing to a full two-minute tooth brush sesh. Plus, KP discovers that folding laundry might be the accidental sleep hack she didn’t know she needed.Kiss, Marry, Kill: Corporate Speak & Texting Habits: “Let’s circle back,” “Put a pin in it,” and “Take this offline” face their fate. Then it’s: reply immediately, wait three hours, or never respond — and feelings get real about inboxes, nudges, and subject lines that actually do their job.Decorating Style Showdown: Cottagecore, mid-century modern, and modern farmhouse enter the arena. There are hot takes on brown couches, red leather recliners, industrial lighting, and whether brass can save a relationship.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:48 Welcome Franchesca!01:00 CBD Tea wind down 01:49 The two-minute toothbrush revelation02:53 Folding laundry as decompression04:10 Corporate speak battle06:00 The problem with "take this offline"09:31 Texting habits showdown11:19 The lost art of the email subject line13:36 Decorating style debate begins18:39 Brown furniture and color wars20:34 The red recliner saga21:47 Goodnight to Flex