The Nightly

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal talk cozy hobbies and scandalous waters.What You’ll HearBirdwatching 101: KP reveals her peaceful weekend plans and why identifying herons feels like solving a soft, outdoor puzzle.We Got Weights in Fish: A sleepy dive into the viral Lake Erie fishing scandal that somehow landed two guys in prison for a very creative kind of cheating.Felony or Folly: The hosts debate punishment vs. proportionality — and laugh through the absurd aftershocks of fish filets, fake cash, and deer drama.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Birdwatching and cozy hobbies04:00 The Lake Erie fishing scandal begins08:00 “We got weights in fish!”11:00 Felony charges and wild punishments15:00 Bonus crimes & closing thoughts

Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton slip into the story of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist — Boston’s most beguiling unsolved crime.What You’ll Hear:Top Bunks & Tour Buses: Josh reveals his upcoming rock ’n’ roll adventure (and the politics of sleeping on a bus).The Drowsy History: The hosts unravel the strange, unsolved 1990 art theft that left empty frames — and endless questions.Vibes-Based Crime: From mafia theories to museum gossip, they wonder who could possibly steal a Rembrandt and just… keep it?CHAPTERS00:00 Tour talk & top bunk etiquette02:00 The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist begins08:00 Rembrandt’s only seascape12:00 Boston mob theories & museum myths16:00 Dreaming of solving the case

Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg open a week of “Drowsy History” with guest Dana Schwartz, host of Noble Blood and Hoax.What You'll Hear:A Bedtime Lesson in Belief: Dana shares the unbelievable true story of two young cousins, a camera, and the photos that convinced even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real.The Sleepy Detective Club: The trio unpacks how imagination, curiosity, and a bit of mischief can make history—one hoax at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Dana’s bedtime routine04:00 Drowsy History begins07:00 The fairies appear10:00 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle gets fooled16:00 The truth revealed20:00 Goodnight to the believers

Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton cozy up for a Sunday Pub Chat about art, keepsakes, and all things delightfully human.What You’ll HearPocket Finds & Memories: Matt rediscovers a forgotten Prague souvenir tucked in an old jacket—and a sweet reminder of why little mementos matter.Fridge as Gallery: Sophia shows off her evolving collection of photo strips and tiny art prints, proving your fridge can be a love letter to your life.Art Talk, Lo-Fi Dreams: The two swap thoughts on the elusive “art that speaks to you,” from folk crafts to Hiroshi Nagai’s tranquil worlds—and the genius of lo-fi beats for focus.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy pub chat & orange jacket mystery02:00 The Prague keychain (or magnet?) reveal05:00 Fridge art and favorite small artists07:00 The art that speaks to you09:30 Folk festivals and Renaissance fairs12:00 Hiroshi Nagai and lo-fi calm14:10 Weekend shows and family vacations

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer bundle up and dive into the latest Nightly Book Club session — complete with snow pants, baklava mix-ups, and a few murder plots that go down easy.What You’ll Hear:Cozy Layers & Confessions: Kristen embraces pants-over-pants season while Sophia perfects the art of the double beanie.Reality, Rewritten: Kristen reviews 'Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV' by Emily Nussbaum, a fascinating look at the invention of reality TV — from PBS to Love Island.Bleak but Brilliant: Sophia reviews 'Demon Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver and shares why the heartbreak is worth it.Grandmas Gone Wild: Kristen closes with Too Old for This by Samantha Downing, a laugh-out-loud thriller about an elderly murderer you can’t help but root for.CHAPTERS00:00 Winter layers & cozy confessions02:00 The Nightly Book Club returns04:00 Cue the Sun and the birth of reality TV09:00 Demon Copperhead deep dive14:00 Too Old for This and cheering for chaos17:00 Dream casting & bedtime reflections

Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal unwind in the pillow fort and debate the bedtime reading life.What You’ll Hear:Page Turners & Pillow Talk: Josh admits he’s fallen out of his nighttime reading rhythm, while Jacquis recalls the summer book reports that ended his literary era.Screen Time Defense: The two make a strong, funny case for television as an art form — equal parts emotional and educational.Spoon, Snore, or Shove: A sleepy twist on “Kiss, Marry, Kill” reveals their true loves (and grudges) in sports and video games.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & nighttime reading habits04:00 Books vs TV — no shame in the screen07:30 The love of live theater08:45 Spoon, Snore, Shove (Sports Edition)17:15 Spoon, Snore, Shove (Mario Edition)19:57 Goodnights & sleepy sign-off

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton unpack the latest season of The Traitors—with game theories, cast critiques, and a few middle school confessions along the way.What You’ll Hear:Attention Bone Energy: KP remembers her theatrical teen years, when a sprained ankle became a stage for attention.Fixing The Traitors: The duo pitches improvements to the hit show—from giving challenges real stakes to adding a “doctor” who can save players each night.Cast Analysis & Chaos Rankings: KP and Sophia debate who’s playing smart, who’s playing loud, and who’s just playing us all.CHAPTERS00:00 Blue light glasses & the fake-vision epidemic01:30 KP’s “Attention Bone” origin story03:40 Why The Traitors is the best show on TV (and maybe the worst-designed game)05:40 “Do the challenges even matter?”—game mechanics therapy09:00 Loud shields, quiet killers & Housewives as secret strategists11:20 Rob R.’s blank stare vs. Michael Rapaport’s chaos14:30 More Love Island lore16:30 Tiffany’s under-the-radar game & Ron Funches’ pure heart18:40 Sleepy sign-offs

Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal stay up late to unpack the 2026 Golden Globes — from surprise wins to sleepy reactions.What You’ll Hear:Buzzing at Bedtime: Jacquis shares what it’s like seeing himself in a national TV ad during the Globes (and how it felt to be “text-famous” overnight).Globes Highlights & Head-Scratchers: The hosts revisit Nikki Glaser’s sharp monologue, unexpected wins for The Secret Agent and Hamnet, and a few shocking snubs.Champagne and Scowls: Kristen can’t get over Alicia Silverstone’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glare, while Jacquis confesses his lifelong Silverstone crush.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & ad shoutout02:30 Nikki Glaser’s monologue review05:00 Surprises and snubs09:30 Best film & TV winners14:00 The song that stole the night17:00 Champagne-fueled Globes moments19:30 Alicia Silverstone nostalgia21:00 Goodnight & Chicago pride

Matt Bragg and KP Parker share some questionable business ideas — and one that might actually work.What You’ll Hear:Paint Gutter Panic: KP unveils her latest invention, a wall-painting “system” that involves pouring entire gallons of paint down your walls.Oil Jello & Other Mistakes: From recycling hacks to olive oil Jell-O shots, the duo somehow stumbles onto a million-dollar idea.The Back Jack Revolution: Matt pitches the “Back Jack” — a stylish overcoat that doubles as a backpack. Security, convenience, and Inspector Gadget energy, all in one.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & hometown Dunkin’01:30 Matt’s sketchy gig in London03:30 Entering the Dragon’s Den06:00 KP’s paint gutter concept08:00 Engineering “improvements”10:00 Paint subscriptions & leftover woes13:00 Olive oil Jell-O shots14:30 Matt’s big pitch: the Back Jack17:00 Style, storage & safety19:00 The accidental bath mat spin-off21:00 Festival wear & future plans22:15 Sleepy investments & sign-offs