The Nightly

KP Parker and Josh Gondelman play a few slumber party games with EJ Marcus.What You’ll HearBedtime, but make it flexible: EJ shares a low-pressure nighttime routine—phone in another room, a little skincare, and the ongoing quest to wind down without turning bedtime into a second job.Kiss, Marry, Kill—fantasy edition: Dune, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones go head-to-head, with choices guided by vibes, cultural reverence, and just how much is going on.Gas station couture, defended: From wolf shirts to polarized sunglasses, a playful debate turns into a genuine appreciation for roadside style—and the pieces we can’t quite let go of.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pop culture lovers unite01:20 EJ Marcus joins & bedtime routines06:00 Kiss Marry Kill fantasy series12:50 Gas station clothing showdown18:40 Where to find EJ19:30 Closing the catio & goodnights

Sophia Wilson Pelton chats bedtime rituals and Bravo reality TV lore with Watch What Crappens hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam.What You’ll HearBedtime, But Make It High-Tech: From Kindle pillows to late-night Youtube videos, Ben and Ronnie share the surprisingly specific rituals that wind them down. Bravo Beginnings & Blog-Era Fame: The hosts of Watch What Crappens rewind to their early days recapping reality TV, and how Housewives became the unexpected obsession that stuck.New Franchises & Familiar Drama: From the Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s standout personalities to the recent Summer House betrayals, they unpack what makes a Bravo moment truly stick—and why it’s never really about what it seems.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & guest welcomes01:00 Ben & Ronnie's bedtime routines02:30 Kindle clickers & reading upgrades05:00 How Watch What Crappens began07:30 Why their Housewives recaps took off11:45 Plastic surgery, accents & early Bravo days13:00 Real Housewives of Rhode Island first impressions16:50 Summer House drama breakdown20:00 Slumber party Guest List game: Bravo edition21:00 Goodnights & sendoff

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg debunk a famously grim story—and replace it with something far more hopeful.What You'll Hear:Greeting Rituals, Decoded: From “alright” to “very best,” the two unpack why simple hellos and email sign-offs can feel surprisingly loaded—and how we try to sound like ourselves anyway.Debunk Bed Begins: A widely believed myth about Lord of the Flies gets a gentle takedown, with a look at how headlines blurred fact and fiction over time.A Better True Story: Six boys, one deserted island, and a real-life tale of cooperation, care, and resilience that flips the original narrative on its head.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:30 The awkward art of saying hello04:30 Debunk Bed begins06:00 Is Lord of the Flies a true story08:00 The real 1965 island survival story12:30 How the boys thrived together17:00 What happened after rescue18:30 Why this story still matters

Sophia Wilson Pelton, Kristen Meinzer, and KP Parker celebrate The Nightly's 300th episode by answering some listener questions.What You'll HearSleepover Superlatives: From best snack curator to most likely to derail the plan entirely, the trio play a few rounds of "Most Likely To". No host is off limits!Day Jobs: The hosts share what they do outside the pillow fort, from comedy and copywriting to royal commentary and podcasting.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & 300th episode celebration03:00 Listener game suggestion: Most Likely To…07:00 Internet rabbit holes & going off-script10:00 Reality shows, clickbait, and final thoughts13:30 Listener question: careers outside Hatch18:00 Goodnights

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal build the ultimate road trip survival kit, one essential at a time.What You’ll HearA very accidental plot twist: Sophia shares how a simple Kindle mishap turned her book into a confusing (and slightly chaotic) experience.Listening vs. reading: The two swap notes on audiobooks, attention spans, and what actually helps a story stick.Snooze Pack: Road Trip Edition: From must-have comforts to the perfect playlist energy, they assemble their dream lineup for life on the road.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:25 The accidental 200-page jump03:00 Audiobooks vs reading focus05:00 Snooze Pack begins06:00 Friends, comfort, and car setup10:15 Sunglasses, snacks, and stops13:30 Music, moods, and shared playlists15:50 The most important essential17:45 Sunsets and the final stretch

Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg host a cozy pub night with a quiz, a wedding dilemma, and a few unexpected facts.What You’ll Hear:A Wedding Standoff: Matt prepares for a wedding he’d rather skip, while Kristen makes a passionate case for dancing like nobody’s watching.Curious Little Facts: From Dogtanan to saintly relics, they wander through history in a way that’s equal parts enlightening and delightfully questionable.The Pub Quiz Twist: A friendly trivia game turns surprisingly competitive, with an unexpected winning streak and a high-stakes promise on the line.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pub night vibes02:00 Wedding invites and dance floor debates06:30 Dogtanan and historical surprises10:30 Pub quiz begins12:00 Question one: Roman goddess13:00 Question two: Spring bird14:45 Question three: Migrating butterflies

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton welcome Titi Shodiya for a cozy, curiosity-filled dive into sleep science and color.What You’ll Hear:Meditations in living color: Titi shares how her background in material science shaped her approach to Hatch’s color meditations—and why noticing color can gently shift how you feel.The temperature trick for better sleep: A surprisingly simple habit—like a warm bath before bed—can help your body fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.Science, but make it sleepy: From Einstein to the invention of the wheel, the group plays with big ideas in a low-stakes, bedtime-friendly way.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & meet Titi Shodiya01:00 Meditations on color & how we experience it05:00 Building a wind-down routine that works08:30 Drowsy science begins09:00 Why body temperature affects sleep16:30 Would You Rather science edition22:30 Wind down & where to find Titi23:30 Goodnights & sweet dreams

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal welcome Maggie Winters for a cozy, Midwest-filled night of sleep routines and playful debates.What You'll Hear:Midwest Nights & Sleep Rituals: Maggie shares her deeply committed relationship to sleep, from hot lemon water to Hatch soundscapes, and why bedtime might just be her favorite relationship.Sleepy Debate Club: Things get surprisingly heated over multiple alarms and making the bed—what starts as a gentle game turns into a philosophical showdown about time, habits, and respect for sleep.Goodnight, Chicago: The episode winds down with heartfelt goodnights, a love letter to the Midwest, and a soft landing into rest.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Midwest hello01:30 Maggie’s sleep routine & Hatch habits07:30 Sleepy Debate Club begins08:00 Multiple alarms debate14:00 Making the bed debate20:30 Maggie’s special & goodnights

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer swap birdwatching joys before diving into a very online fact-checking frenzy.What You'll Hear Birds, Apps, and Being Chosen: From city hawks to mysterious owl encounters, a simple hobby turns into a surprisingly grounding way to notice the world—and maybe feel noticed back.'Love Story' Under a Microscope: A new FX series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette sparks debates, corrections, and a bigger question: how much truth do we expect from dramatized real lives?Tiny Animals and Timeless TV: A feed full of suspiciously adorable creatures leads to a gentle spiral into comfort rewatches, canceled reboots, and the shows that still hold up.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:30 Birdwatching and spring sightings04:30 Checking in on the nightgeist 05:00 JFK Jr. and Carolyn love story fact-checking10:00 Celebrity history and relationship myths17:15 Tiny animals on the internet19:00 Rewatching TV and Buffy talk21:40 Goodnight & sign-off