The Nightly

Matt Bragg and KP Parker swap new hobbies, old sports, and the kinds of books that keep you up just a little too late.What You’ll HearPadel Fever Continues: Matt explains his new favorite sport, complete with glass walls, mild chaos, and a business idea that got scooped just a little too fast.Reading Routines & Big Books: From audiobooks in the car to 700-page thrift store finds, they compare notes on what makes a story stick (and when it might be okay to quit).Historical Fiction & Comfort TV: A cozy wander through castles, Band of Brothers, and Friday Night Lights—with a quick detour into Matt’s brief moment as a background actor in Masters of the Air.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:30 Matt continues to obsess over padel03:00 Matt's padel business idea07:30 What they’re reading now14:00 Why historical fiction works16:00 Matt’s Masters of the Air cameo18:30 Friday Night Lights talk21:30 Goodnights

Matt Bragg and KP Parker catch up on a camping trip that leads to an unexpected fascination with model airplanes.What You’ll HearCamping meets model planes: KP’s latest trip blends campfire hangs and no-phone time with an unexpected highlight: waking up to a model airplane club and discovering a hobby that’s equal parts charming and accessible.Streaks, steps, and language learning: From daily step counts to app-driven motivation, they compare the small systems that keep habits going—and what happens when real life tests them.A very gentle World Cup primer: KP gets a crash course in soccer (football!) basics from Matt, from how teams are formed to who actually wins, with just enough detail to (maybe) make it stick.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & camping recap01:00 Model airplane club discovery04:00 The cost and charm of niche hobbies06:00 Why camping helps you unplug08:00 Matt's caravan fantasy10:00 Streaks, steps, and motivation13:00 KP's World Cup curiosity17:00 Soccer basics (kind of)20:00 Steps, SpongeBob, and goodnights

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton wander from springtime joy to deep-sea curiosities and the perfect-smelling laundry.What You’ll HearSpring Fever, City Edition: The quiet magic of warmer days, blooming trees, and why every city suddenly feels like the best one on earth.The Titanic Question: A surprisingly passionate look at shipwreck fascination, space trips, and the kinds of obsessions we carry from childhood into adulthood.Laundry That Changes Your Life: A simple scent turns into an unexpectedly soothing ritual—and a gentle, sleepy sendoff.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings02:30 Stockholm ships & Titanic fascination07:30 Space trips & cultural obsessions08:30 Teenage internet deep dives10:50 The life cycle of a favorite t-shirt14:30 Maps, the Roman Empire & niche interests16:30 The best-smelling laundry discovery18:30 Ocean mist wind-down

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton trace the sometimes late-blooming path to becoming a writer and comedian.What You’ll Hear:Origin Stories: From Goosebumps-inspired childhood fiction to award-winning high school plays, Josh and Wils revisit the early moments that made writing feel possible.Comedy as a Calling: A shared love of standup, sitcoms, and joke books turns into something more serious—figuring out how to make a creative life actually work.Timing, Practice, and Patience: On being ready when the moment comes, improving little by little, and why the things you want might arrive five years later than planned.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:30 Childhood stories & first sparks03:50 Starting standup and finding direction05:20 Comedy influences and early obsessions06:20 Interview books and learning the craft10:00 Preparation meets opportunity11:30 The five-year delay mantra13:20 Free throws, tap dancing, and practice

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton catch up on baby showers, Boston weekends, and a surprisingly tender take on Coachella.What You’ll HearA Weekend Close to Home: Josh shares the quiet joy of a baby shower and small, meaningful moments, while Wils reflects on their visit to Boston and the art of finding charm in a city you love... to critique.The Great AC Debate: From fans versus air conditioners to the realities of summer heat, they swap survival strategies—and consider how far they can push the season before giving in.Coachella, But Make It Personal: A listener question opens the door to Justin Bieber’s unconventional Week 1 performance, internet reactions, and a softer conversation about fame, expectations, and letting artists evolve on their own terms.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & new nightly rhythm01:00 Baby showers and Boston trips03:00 Spring weather and New England nostalgia06:00 AC units, fans, and summer survival10:00 Coachella weekend one highlights11:30 Justin Bieber’s performance breakdown15:30 Pop star expectations and performance styles19:00 Goodnights and dreamy festival lineups

KP Parker and Matt Bragg drift from breezy beach towns to the vast, slightly confusing wonders of the moon.What You'll HearFresh Air, Open Windows: A conversation that starts seaside—gray skies, eccentric neighbors, and the quiet magic of letting the night air in. Camping vs. Matt’s Mattress: KP prepares for a night under the stars while Matt makes a strong case for indoor living. Somewhere between them: heating pads, survival gear, and the eternal question of how much comfort is too much?Moon Math & Space Myths: From Apollo 11 to Artemis II, the facts get a little fuzzy—but the curiosity is real. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & beach town daydreams03:00 Fresh air, heating pads, and cozy debates08:30 Camping plans and comfort limits09:00 The moon, distance, and space confusion13:30 Apollo 11 and the space race17:30 What the moon smells like19:00 Craters, names, and final thoughts

Matt Bragg and KP Parker swap stories about thrifted band tees, very patient animals, and the strange corners of the internet.What You'll Hear:Vintage Finds, Lingering Regrets: A thrifted Elton John shirt sparks a conversation about concert merch, missed chances, and why the perfect T-shirt always seems to get away.Animal News, Gently Unbelievable: A 193-year-old tortoise survives a crypto scam rumor, and a missing cat turns up 200 miles away a decade later—proof that animals have better plot lines than most of us.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:30 Gym errands & Elton John tee03:00 The t-shirt that got away07:30 Tortoise crypto scam explained13:20 Missing cat found after 10 years18:00 Cat sneezes & goodnights

KP Parker and Matt Bragg air a few modern grievances, from mischievous pets to unexpectedly loud technology.What You’ll Hear:Pet Politics: A newly adopted cat becomes an unlikely messenger for passive-aggressive commentary, raising questions about loyalty, love, and who the cat really prefers.Too Loud to Be Relaxing: A well-meaning TV feature turns into a nightly jump scare, as peaceful nature sounds arrive at full volume and entirely the wrong moment.Small Fixes, Big Dreams: From bringing back old-school screensavers to sneaking SPF into everyday products, the solutions are simple, slightly nostalgic, and oddly satisfying.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings03:30 Matt’s cat grievance begins05:00 Passive-aggressive cat commentary09:00 KP’s TV nature sound grievance12:00 Screensavers and nostalgic tech16:00 Sunscreen in everything debate19:00 Wrapping up and goodnight

KP Parker and Matt Bragg discuss everything from Costco hauls to cult leaders of reality TV.Bulk Buy Bliss: Matt reports on his first-ever Costco trip, complete with impulsive purchases, life-changing appliances, and the strange joy of buying in bulk. Fame, Friendship, and Fallout: A peek into Lena Dunham’s new memoir sparks a conversation about well, Lena Dunham...and who she is. Enter the Dragon Slayer: KP introduces Matt to one of Survivor’s most unforgettable characters—a man equal parts philosopher, leader, and chaos agent—and they wonder what makes someone compelling, even when they’re "a lot."CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings02:15 Naming Matt's company04:15 Matt has discovered Costco09:05 Lena Dunham memoir moment15:40 Meet the Dragon Slayer21:25 Goodnights & sign-off