The Nightly

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer swap real-life dating stories and sort them into red, green, or beige flags.What You'll Hear:Accidental Texts & Honest Mistakes: A first-date phone mishap leads to an unexpectedly sweet reveal—plus a gentle debate on whether confidence or honesty wins in awkward moments.When Pasta Becomes a Red Flag: A dinner order triggers a dramatic emotional spiral, raising the question of timing, healing, and what we owe each other on a first date.Moms, LinkedIn, and Light Stalking: A well-meaning parent turns a little curiosity into a full-on connection request, sparking a conversation about modern dating etiquette in the digital age.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & birthday plans03:30 Dating stories begin04:00 The accidental text dilemma10:30 The chicken alfredo incident14:15 LinkedIn and mom mishap20:30 Why we love these stories21:00 Goodnight

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg host a cozy, space-themed Sunday pub chat.What You’ll HearPadel, Pickleball, and Matcha Opinions: A sporty new obsession meets a very strong take on matcha and whether it’s secretly just...mud?Artemis II and Big Sky Feelings: A listener voice memo sparks a curious conversation about space travel, moon missions, and what it means to look back at Earth.Artemis II-themed Pub Trivia: From splashdowns to astronaut menus, the questions get tricky, the guesses get bold, and one answer lands surprisingly close.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Padel vs. pickleball03:13 The matcha debate05:35 Mali's listener voice memo06:18 Why space still amazes us08:00 Moon gravity hypotheticals09:00 Project Hail Mary thoughts11:00 Working out in space13:45 Artemis II-themed pub quiz begins14:24 Splashdown location16:16 Astronaut menu mystery20:00 How far did Artemis II go?23:19 A very sweet goodnight

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer talk sleepless solidarity with author Allison Winn Scotch.What You'll Hear Insomnia Club: Allison shares the bedtime routine that keeps her as cozy as possible, from nightly reading to crisp cotton sheets, plus the late-night brain games she uses when sleep refuses to cooperate.Found Family After Dark: The trio digs into Allison’s new novel about four insomniacs who meet online and build a real-life connection, then talk about why stories of belonging hit especially hard when the world feels a little unsteady. Bedside Table Energy: Before lights out, everyone swaps recent reads and recommendations, from friendship novels to art theft nonfiction to family mysteries and memoirs. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:50 Allison Winn Scotch’s bedtime routine02:06 All about Allison's latest novel, The Insomniacs 05:02 Real-life insomnia coping tricks06:19 Why are we fascinated by cults?10:12 Writing outside one's comfort zone11:47 What’s on Allison’s bedside table?13:45 More book recommendations17:13 Goodnight to fellow insomniacs

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