The Nightly

KP Parker and Matt Bragg welcome comedian Deanna Ortiz (host of Hatch’s Crime For Bed podcast) for a true-crime bedtime story ripped from reality TV headlines. What You’ll Hear Spam Calls & Scams: With Jen Shah freshly released from prison, Deanna walks KP and Matt through the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s infamous telemarketing scheme — and how a life of luxury unraveled on camera. The Rise & Fall of a Housewife: From the “Shah Chalet” to a nationwide fraud operation, the trio traces the line between fame, illusion, and accountability. Reality Bites Back: KP, Matt, and Deanna ask what redemption looks like for a housewife turned headline — and whether fame will come calling again. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & spam call confessions 02:30 Introducing the case of Jen Shah 05:00 The Shah Chalet and the question of money 08:00 The on-camera arrest 10:40 How the telemarketing scheme worked 13:00 The guilty plea and fake luxury life 17:00 Prison time and early release 19:00 Can a housewife be redeemed? 22:00 Fame, forgiveness & bedtime reflections

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton host a slumber party with Joel Kim Booster.Spotify Wrapped & Sleep Trapped: Joel reveals his top artists (and what activity they soundtrack), plus how his new sleep apnea diagnosis is changing his life.Festive Film Debate: The trio decides whether they’d rather star in a Hallmark romance or a Christmas action flick— there are strong opinions when iconography is on the line.Rom-Com Realities: From enemies-to-lovers arcs to messy love triangles, the group sorts through the tropes that keep us up at night.CHAPTERS00:00 Slumber party begins03:50 Joel’s Spotify Wrapped & sleep apnea confession06:40 Would You Rather: Hallmark or Christmas action movie?10:30 Enemies to lovers vs. messy love triangle13:50 Lizzie McGuire fashion face-off18:00 Joel’s cozy goodnight scene

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal debate the dreamiest worlds—cartoon or sci-fi. What You'll Hear:Rewatch Report: KP’s deep in a 30 Rock rewatch, while Jacquis recalls his love for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  Sci-Fi Real Talk: From Minority Report tech nightmares to Men in Black memory wipes, they imagine which fictional futures they could actually survive. Would You Rather?: The duo tackles squeaky shoes versus shoelace sabotage before choosing between life in The Jetsons’ sky-high city or The Flintstones’ rock-solid community. CHAPTERS00:00 Pop culture check-in2:30 Rock & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.04:00 Sci-fi worlds & future fears08:45 Would You Rather: squeaky vs. slippery shoes14:30 Jetsons or Flintstones?20:30 Bedrock, goodbyes & bedtime

Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton compare notes on pop culture, pizza nights, and nostalgia.What You'll Hear:Movie Nights & Memories: Sophia revisits Wicked (part two, less magical), while Matt celebrates ten years of love with pizza, Russell Crowe, and a surprisingly great cinema deal.Across the Pond Pop Talk: From British rom-coms to Jimmy Fallon’s Scottish adventure, they swap cultural curiosities and friendly skepticism.Soundtrack of Seventeen: The two reflect on the music that shaped them—LCD Soundsystem, Vulfpeck, and why 17 might be everyone’s golden year.CHAPTERS00:00 Pop culture check-in02:00 Sophia’s Wicked review03:00 Matt’s pizza-and-cinema anniversary06:00 Touring, corn exchanges, and comedy life09:00 Jimmy Fallon in Scotland11:30 Bridget Jones & early-2000s nostalgia15:00 The science of favorite music17:30 Replaying teenage playlists19:00 Bands that still sound fresh20:30 Turning in with Vulfpeck

Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton swap schoolyard stories, time-travel hypotheticals, and gratitude in this cozy, candlelit episode. What You’ll Hear: The School Liar: From fake FUBU jerseys to celebrity dads in Oregon, the hosts revisit the harmless fibs and funny fabrications of childhood. Do-Overs & What-Ifs: A reflective chat about the tricky temptation of getting a second chance. Airing of Gratitudes: Jacquis gives thanks for a renewed love of movie musicals, while Sophia honors the simple glow of candles and the calm they bring to any night. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & goodnight messages 01:00 School liars & harmless fibs 04:30 Childhood lies and cool-kid logic 06:20 The “back to age 10” thought experiment 07:40 Memory, regret & Eternal Sunshine wisdom 09:10 Airing of Gratitudes: Broadway’s revival of joy 15:20 Candles, scents & cozy rituals 18:30 Flickering lights and bedtime goodnights

Kristen Meinzer and Sophia Wilson Pelton revisit the magic of slumber parties—and celebrate TV’s eternal queen.What You’ll HearSleepover stories: Kristen and Sophia trade childhood memories of VHS tapes, Disney classics, and all-night living-room hangouts.Kristen’s Corner—Betty White edition: A cozy deep dive into the life and legacy of the original First Lady of Television—from The Mary Tyler Moore Show to The Golden Girls.Golden dreams: What Betty’s love story, career, and sunny outlook can teach us about friendship, joy, and aging boldly.CHAPTERS00:00 Slumber party nostalgia03:00 Kristen’s Corner: Betty White begins07:00 From game shows to The Golden Girls12:00 A love story for the ages17:00 Lessons from Betty White & winding down

Josh Gondelman and KP Parker trade cozy chaos for pop culture analysis, diving into bad TV, good albums, and the joy of LA traffic. What You’ll Hear Jolly Good Vibes: KP reports back from a week of board games, dog kisses, and library errands, while Josh recounts a night at Natalie Palamides’ surreal one-woman show. All’s Fair (in Camp and Court): KP gives a full review of Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian and why even camp can’t save something this boring. West End Girl: Josh and KP unpack Lily Allen’s unexpected comeback album, its storytelling power, and the thrill of an artist rediscovering her sound after years away. CHAPTERS 00:00 Greetings & jolly moods 02:00 Traffic therapy & live shows 04:00 Cozy nights & library joy 05:00 KP investigates All’s Fair 09:00 Kim K’s acting debut & courtroom couture 13:00 Camp, boredom & Jessica Simpson’s prosthetics 15:00 Josh’s pick: Lily Allen’s West End Girl 17:00 Narrative albums & comeback energy 19:00 Closing thoughts & cutout pajamas

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal swap bedtime confessions and movie memories.What You'll Hear:Snore Patrol: The hosts debate whether snoring is secretly soothing — and if grandpa’s house sounds should be the next Hatch sleep track.Sheet Dreams: KP admits it’s time for new bedding, while Jacquis makes a case for the humble top sheet (and the two-blanket lifestyle).Do You Remember?: A cozy recap of The Santa Clause 3, complete with Martin Short’s icy mischief, snow globe loopholes, and holiday nostalgia.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy greetings & snore talk02:00 Sheet chat & sleep setup04:00 “Do You Remember?” — The Santa Clause 3 retelling16:40 Winding down to dreamland