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KP Parker and Matt Bragg welcome actor Luke Millington-Drake for a delightfully unhinged pub chat on rage bait, Olympic drama, and the correct way to eat pizza (according to Luke).Word of the Year: Oxford crowned “rage bait,” and the group dives into what it actually means — from questionable hotel coffee hacks to divisive pizza eating methods.Crotch-gate at the Winter Olympics: A scandal involving ski suits, aerodynamics, and a “sail-like feature” has everyone asking how far is too far in pursuit of gold.Cats, Costumes, and Claudia Winkleman: From figure skating fashion to The Traitors, human names for pets, and why Tiffany is secretly medieval, this chat zigzags in the best possible way.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleep routines07:00 Word(s?) of the Year: Rage bait11:45 Winter Olympics Crotch-gate Explained14:05 Figure skating fashion16:20 The Traitors UK vs US17:05 Claudia Winkleman, the cat18:50 The medieval name Tiffany21:20 Special goodnights

Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton invite Enneagram expert Abbey Howe into the pillow fort to decode personality types and bedtime habits.What You'll Hear:Nine Types, One You: Abbey breaks down the Enneagram’s nine personality types—from the ambitious Striver to the loyal, anxiety-prone Loyalist—and explains why this system focuses on your core motivations, not just your behavior.Three Meets Six: After taking the quiz, Jacquis and Sophia compare notes on being equal parts achiever and overthinker. Abbey walks them through core fears, desires, and the surprisingly tender “soul message” each type needs to hear.Sleep, According to Your Type: Junk journaling for busy brains. Cozy fantasy novels for anxious minds. Abbey shares gentle, type-specific ways to unplug, unwind, and maybe even treat rest like an accomplishment.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:01:00 Meet Enneagram expert Abbey Howe00:02:54 Junk journaling for better sleep00:06:24 Why the Enneagram matters00:08:00 The nine Enneagram types explained00:14:00 Jacquis and Sophia share their results00:16:00 Core fears, desires, and soul messages00:21:30 Sleep tips for Threes and Sixes

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg revisit the "anti-grombolio" controversy from a previous episode and open up the listener mailbag.The Word Heard Round The Nightly: After comedian Jo Firestone introduced the possibly-made-up term “anti-grombolio” on a recent episode, listeners wrote in with their reviews.Micro Grombolio, 1 Star: A dramatic restaurant review sent in by a listener raises big questions about greetings, appetizers, and what qualifies as “small food.”So… What Do You Actually Do?: Inspired by a sweet note from Listener Gigi, Josh and Matt share more about their lives outside Hatch: stand-up tours, TV writing rooms, arena shows, and YouTube specials included.Bucket List Items: Josh and Matt each share a top-tier dream, from visiting all seven continents to scuba diving through shipwrecks and headlining a massive arena.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & check-ins00:40 Motorbike between London gigs02:20 Revisiting "anti-grombolio"04:35 Listener review from “Annie Grombolio”05:45 What makes good coffee table books08:00 Maggie makes an appearance08:50 Micro Grombolio restaurant review10:00 Small food and the missing hello11:20 Matt's Undercover Boss fantasy12:00 Listener Gigi’s message 12:45 Josh’s comedy and TV writing career14:00 Matt’s touring life & arena dream17:20 Snooze Pack: Bucket list edition17:50 Visiting all seven continents20:50 Arena shows & scuba diving shipwrecks23:30 Goodnights

Josh Gondelman and KP Parker attempt to solve some very real winter inconveniences before bed.Hack Me If You Can: Puffers, scarves, hats, gloves — and one very small stool. They workshop purse hooks, suction cups, and the sacred “coat chair” as they search for a dignified place to stash winter layers.Too Loud, Too Dark: A loving plea for brighter bars, supportive seating, and an end to the reign of the backless stool. Comfort is not too much to ask.Hard Water, Soft Hair: KP’s shower has turned on her. There's blasting pressure, mineral overload, and mysteriously flattened waves. Enter: Brita experiments, steam tactics, and one surprisingly practical faucet hack.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & family catch-up02:00 Small town changes & speakeasy debate04:40 Hack Me If You Can05:20 The winter coat dilemma08:00 Booths vs. stools10:00 Dark bars & accidental date vibes14:30 Hard water hair spiral19:00 The Brita experiment23:40 Goodnight to Aloe the cat!

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal get cozy with tales of heat wars, rock legends, and R&B royalty. Hot Takes & Cold Rooms: From thermostat battles to frosty bathrooms, the hosts explore the perils of temperature compatibility. Layla & The Love Triangle: They hop in the pop culture time machine to revisit the drama between Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and the woman who inspired it all. The Babyface Effect: KP and Jacquis pay homage to the songwriting genius behind some of the smoothest hits in music history. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 01:20 The great heat debate 05:35 Pop culture time machine: Clapton, Harrison & Patty Boyd 13:14 Babyface and the art of the love song 17:00 Tiny Desks and timeless jams

Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal attempt to retell A Star Is Born (2018) from memory—no notes, no fact-checking, just vibes.What You'll Hear:Do You Remember?: Josh walks us through Bradley Cooper’s country crooner era, Lady Gaga’s meteoric rise, and the slow unraveling in between. There are Grammys, billboards, and at least one moment that makes you want to hide behind the couch.Pillow Fort Problems: Before the heartbreak, the insults get oddly specific. May your pillow always be warm. May a bald eagle with insomnia perch outside your window. Sweet dreams.Festival Feelings: A love letter to San Francisco, its aggressively vertical streets, and the kind of comedy festival that feels like a reunion. Plus, a pitch for the coziest live show imaginable.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow fort check-in00:40 Sleep-based insults escalate01:41 San Francisco plans & city vibes03:15 Smushing the hills & festival memories05:12 The dream of a live sleep show06:11 Do You Remember begins09:00 Falling in love & Shallow takes off13:02 Pop pivot, Grammys, and the unraveling

Sophia Wilson Pelton and KP Parker welcome two-time Survivor player and author Stephen Fishbach to talk sleep on the island, strategic storytelling, and the practice of painting miniatures.Sleep Hygiene, But Make It Warhammer: Stephen shares his surprisingly soothing bedtime routine involving painting Warhammer miniatures.Bamboo vs. Hammock: What does sleep look like on Survivor? Think uneven bamboo poles, monsoon rains, and if you’re lucky: a fishing net hammock under the stars.Reality TV Is a Storytelling Machine: Stephen opens up about his novel Escape, the real-life bonds between contestants and producers, and why Survivor fans might just be the most strategic community around.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Survivor superfan confessions01:00 Stephen’s Hatch sleep system02:14 Painting miniatures before bed05:47 Secret Survivor fans everywhere06:35 Inside the novel Escape10:00 Sleeping on bamboo in Cambodia11:00 The hammock upgrade13:33 What no sleep does to your brain16:18 Survivor Season 50 predictions21:08 Real-life Survivor games24:00 A very sweet goodnight

Matt Bragg and Kristen Meinzer unpack bedtime routines, cold plunges, and existential journaling with comedian Chloe Radcliffe.Wedding Season, Castle Edition: Chloe joins from just-barely-London to talk British barn weddings, castle ceremonies, and why nothing says romance like a potential hay fever attack.Bedtime, but Make It eBay: From hyper-waterproof mascara to late-night searches for vintage newspaper covers (and used bras), Chloe shares the surprisingly specific way she winds down.Journals, Whiskey Barrels, and the Noise in Our Heads: The trio swap notes on polar plunges, algae-scented cold tubs, Minnesota accents, and the fine line between getting your worries out on paper and spiraling into them.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & sleepy energy01:20 UK weddings and barn debates04:25 Minnesota connection revealed!05:00 Polar plunges and whiskey barrels07:05 Chloe’s new mascara routine08:30 Late-night eBay wind-down10:25 Journaling the existential stuff16:20 Grandma hacks and open windows17:30 Winding down

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal swap Usher eras, childhood memories, and the small joys that help beat the winter blues.What You'll Hear:Cheating Songs & Core Memories: A debate over favorite Usher eras turns into a surprisingly tender story about parental wisdom, first heartbreak, and the lyrics that stick with us for life.Comfort TV for Anxious Minds: From The Looney Tunes Show to High Maintenance, they explore why rewatching old favorites can feel like wrapping up in the coziest blanket you own.Play Is Not Just for Kids: Snow days, dress-up nights, Nickelodeon-themed birthday parties, and solo theme park adventures—an ode to staying curious, silly, and gloriously childlike at any age.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & lovers and friends00:53 Favorite Usher eras03:47 Winter gratitudes04:30 Nostalgic TV as comfort08:41 Playing with friends at any age10:14 Nickelodeon birthday dreams12:30 Cringe Con and costume parties13:23 In defense of Disney adults