The Nightly

Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Suzanne about becoming an unexpected dog person.What You'll Hear:From Skeptic to Superfan: Greta opens with her own soft spot for dogs before Suzanne explains how she went from never wanting a dog to being completely smitten with hers.The Pandemic Puppy Named After an App: Suzanne shares the story of adopting Buzz, a COVID foster puppy named after the app Bumble, and how he pulled her whole family out of lockdown gloom.Earrings, Cash, and Other Things Dogs May Eat: Greta and Suzanne trade stories about the wilder side of dog ownership, from a swallowed $20 bill to an earring pulled straight from a neighbor's ear.CHAPTERS:00:00 Confessions of a lifelong dog lover01:51 Welcome, Caller Suzanne!03:39 The COVID foster dog that changed everything09:00 Buffy's earring heist11:44 The $20 bill Buzz ate for lunch18:29 Goodnights!

Josh Gondelman talks with caller Nike, a Buffalo college senior, about post-grad panic, her NHL public relations internship, and why excitement and anxiety might just be the same feeling in disguise.What You'll Hear:Advice From an Older Guy: Josh opens up about how strange it feels to give advice to younger people when the world has changed so much since he was in their shoes.The Post-Grad Scaries, Named: Nike calls in with all the swirling unknowns of senior year, from job hunting to maybe moving back home, and Josh helps her sort the excitement from the dread.Dinosaurs, Bean Casseroles, and Bills Fans: They wander into favorite classes, kitchen disasters, and the very real perks of college life that Nike isn't ready to give up.CHAPTERS:00:00 Let's go to rest02:26 Welcome, caller Nike!06:00 An NHL internship and a dream of warmer weather14:19 Gen Z, AI, and an uncertain job market20:00 One thing to do before you graduate22:22 Good nights

Josh Gondelman talks with caller Heather about volunteering for the Bay Area's new women's tackle football team, the electric energy of game day, and the little girls she hopes will one day just ask what position they want to play.What You'll Hear:Home Team Envy: Josh opens up about growing up a die-hard New England fan and the surprising joy of claiming a brand-new hometown team as an adult.The Storm Rolls into the Bay: Heather calls in to share how she went from lifelong football fan to front-office volunteer for the Golden State Storm, a professional women's tackle football team.Building the Family Section: The two talk fan experience, inflatables in the end zone, and what women's sports leagues are getting right that the big leagues could learn from.CHAPTERS:00:00 Josh's lifelong New England fandom02:05 Welcome, caller Heather!03:42 Volunteering for the Golden State Storm07:46 Sixteen teams and a whole new season14:42 What women's football does differently17:23 Good nights

Josh Gondelman talks with comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson about her worst-ever Airbnb (black mold, no shower door, a bathroom sink built for a doll) and the four things — air purifier, slippers, a shower door that actually closes, and zero elevator noise — she now refuses to travel without.What You'll Hear:The Worst Airbnb in London: Joyelle relives the five-week London rental with black mold, spongy floorboards, and a bathroom sink built for a doll — and why everything since has felt like the Ritz.The Four Non-Negotiables: No carpet, no elevator, no ice machine, and always, always a shower door that actually closes.A Very Bougie Hotel Philosophy: Why Joyelle would rather pay for a hotel and complain about it than ever say a word about her own family's guest room mattress.CHAPTERS:00:00 A caller's Airbnb makeover, and tonight's guest02:18 Joyelle Nicole Johnson joins the pillow fort03:23 The black mold, bad floorboards, worst Airbnb in London05:49 No carpet, no elevator, no ice machine16:41 Hotel over houseguest, every time25:13 How to call in, and goodnight wishes

Matt Bragg talks with Caller Megan about a potentially jealous friend, the awkward plus-one invite to an upcoming event, and whether some friendships are worth holding onto.What You'll Hear:Old Programs and a Most Improved Trophy: Matt digs through a box of football memorabilia and reflects on the bittersweet honor of a very modest childhood award.The Friend Who Goes Quiet When You Win: Megan calls in about a longtime friend who turns cold every time Megan succeeds, and tries to figure out if it's jealousy, distraction, or something worse.A Plus-One and a Little Resentment: Megan weighs whether to bring her friend to an upcoming event, knowing the photos, the vibes, and the awkwardness all hang in the balance.CHAPTERS:00:00 Football programs and a Most Improved trophy01:50 Welcome, Caller Megan!05:00 A friend who's there for you but not happy for you07:30 The plus-one dilemma before a big event12:36 Free t-shirts and a $150 souvenir stipend15:22 Good nights!

Matt Bragg talks with Caller Sarah about the addictive chaos of 90 Day Fiancé, the psychology of marrying a stranger on camera, and her own brush with an reality TV pitch.What You'll Hear:A Boring Documentary and a TV Drought: Matt confesses he can't find a show worth watching lately, setting the stage for Sarah to swoop in with some very strong opinions.The Car Crash You Can't Look Away From: Sarah breaks down why 90 Day Fiancé feels more real than other dating shows, and what keeps her hooked on the cultural chaos and questionable intentions.The MTV Pitch That Got Weird Fast: Sarah recalls being scouted for a reality show that started sounding like an interesting documentary and ended up sounding a lot like Teen Mom.CHAPTERS:00:00 A documentary too boring to finish01:38 Welcome, Caller Sarah!02:16 Why 90 Day Fiancé is so fascinating06:06 Organic love versus producer-engineered drama09:52 Would you ever go on reality TV?13:26 The MTV pitch that got weird fast19:00 Goodnights!

Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Stephanie about the time Paul McCartney praised her taste in music and the tattoo she might get to prove it happened.What You'll Hear:The Trivia Win: Back in 2007, Stephanie aced a 20-question Paul McCartney trivia contest, and Paul himself ended up vouching for her music taste on the radio the very next day.A Life Built around Live Music: From a Highline Ballroom show to Barclays Center to a hopeful pilgrimage in Liverpool, Stephanie and Greta trade notes on chasing Paul, George, and even a DJ named Fred Again across venues and decades.Tattoo Plans in Progress: Between a removed lower-back tattoo and a Harry Potter tattoo-turned-root vegetable, the two get into cover-ups, removals, and whether a certain thought bubble belongs on Stephanie's back.CHAPTERS:00:00 Beatles talk kicks off the night01:32 Welcome, Caller Stephanie! 04:01 The great Paul McCartney trivia win of 200709:14 Ranking Our Favorite Beatles16:12 6+ Paul McCartney concerts and counting22:00 A goodnight for Paul!

Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Elsa about whether her Korean-speaking cat will understand her English-only husband, the cutest bilingual nicknames, and a plan to hire a pet psychic before the big move.What You'll Hear:A Cat Raised with Korean: Elsa worries that her cat, who's only ever heard Korean at home, might feel lost once she moves in with Elsa's English-speaking husband.Translator Duties and AirPods Dreams: From filtering out her mom's nosy questions to eyeing real-time translation earbuds, Elsa shares how she's been the family's unofficial interpreter.Enter the Pet Psychic: Elsa floats a delightfully odd plan to hire an Etsy pet psychic after the move, just to see what the cat really thinks.CHAPTERS:00:00 Purring cats and a very busy puppy02:21 Welcome, Caller Elsa!03:34 Will the language barrier confuse the cat06:57 Real-time translating AirPods for the in-laws09:51 We need a pet psychic 16:22 Goodnight to Michael!

Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Corinne about her toddler's sudden baseball obsession, a kitchen spatula turned home run bat, and how to grow a family fandom without drowning in stats.What You'll Hear:A Bat Made of Spatulas: Corinne's two-year-old fell hard for baseball after one LA Dodgers game, and now every kitchen utensil in the house doubles as home run equipment.The Banana Ball Debate: Corinne asks about the wildly popular, trick-filled Savannah Bananas, and Josh explains why baseball purists have some very strong feelings about them.Fandom Without the Spreadsheet: Josh reassures Corinne that loving baseball doesn't require memorizing launch angles, just a hot dog, some sunshine, and maybe one favorite player to root for.CHAPTERS:00:00 Josh's lifelong sports fandom02:02 Welcome, Caller Corinne!02:46 The spatula becomes a baseball bat07:00 The great Bananaball debate17:23 Falling for Ohtani and Mookie Betts22:39 Good night, Grammy!