The Nightly

Falling Asleep to Family Guy w/ Ian Chillag

Josh Gondelman and Ian Chillag swap sleep grievances, bedtime quirks, and surprisingly delightful tales from history’s strangest exits.What You’ll Hear:Sleep Red Flags After Dark: A listener’s list of bedtime grievances sparks a conversation about falling asleep to TV, wearing socks to bed, shared pillows, and the little habits that make a sleep routine uniquely yours.The Chaperone Pillow: Ian shares the saga of the pregnancy pillow that stood between him and a good cuddle, plus a few unexpectedly charming sleep traditions from his childhood.A Brief History of Bizarre Departures: From philosophers who allegedly laughed themselves to death to playwrights, turtles, and very long beards, Josh and Ian take a curious stroll through some of history’s most unusual endings.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome Ian Chillag01:36 Brie's sleep grievances begin06:13 Sleep red flags and pillow debates09:00 The heated sleeping rock10:22 Pregnancy pillows and the chaperone12:00 Goodnight to Brie's fiancé13:00 The List of Unusual Deaths14:00 Death by laughter16:05 The beard purse tragedy17:36 Aeschylus and the turtle18:30 Birds, Shakespeare, and protective hats19:23 Sophocles and other strange endings21:00 Good nights all aroundFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Long Could You Bed Rot for $100,000?

KP Parker and Matt Bragg investigate a bear costume insurance scam and weigh their chances in a surprisingly intense bed rot competition.What You’ll HearThe Bear Necessities: A trio of luxury car owners tried to blame a very suspicious “bear” for thousands of dollars in damage. The evidence is memorable, the execution is questionable, and the wildlife expert’s verdict is delightfully straightforward.Bed Rot for Big Money: A new competition asks contestants to stay in bed as long as possible for a six-figure prize. KP and Matt dig into the rules, the celebrity cast, and whether either of them could last more than a few days.Dream Challenges: From beds on wheels to playground inhaler envy, the conversation drifts into the wonderfully strange ways people imagine making everyday life a little more comfortable.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:40 The bear costume insurance scam05:32 Could KP improve the fraud scheme?06:34 The $100,000 Bed Rot Challenge13:35 How long could they actually stay in bed?17:00 Crutches, braces, glasses, and inhalers18:00 Goodnights & sign-offFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the Scenes at the Dog Dating Show

KP Parker and Matt Bragg sniff out whether pets are secretly the best matchmakers.What You’ll HearPuppy Love Logic: KP shares what it’s like hosting a dating show where strangers meet the dog before the human. Some pups charm instantly, and some bring a little more chaos to the set.Claudia Climbs Higher: Matt gives an update on his cat’s first outdoor adventures, including the classic problem of getting stuck in a tree and deciding the solution is even more tree.Crow Economy 101: KP explains the delicate art of befriending crows for shiny objects, shrimp-based diplomacy, and possibly building a small feathered crime syndicate.CHAPTERS00:00 Amish country hats and social media-free living02:24 KP’s dog dating show04:55 Revisiting Turb the turtle and Claudia the cat06:39 Claudia gets stuck in a tree09:06 Setting boundaries with outdoor cats10:20 Why cats bring you “gifts”11:04 Training crows for shiny objects14:01 Crows doing jokes15:44 Interviewing dogs on set18:15 Do dogs match their owners?19:24 Shop cats and store pets21:13 Winding downFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodnight Kelly Clarkson

Josh Gondelman opens the phone lines and chats with a listener about decluttering, childhood mementos, and the surprisingly emotional art of deciding what stays and what goes.What You’ll Hear:The Memory Box Dilemma: A listener shares the challenge of sorting through years of keepsakes—from old concert tickets and school IDs to T-shirts that hold more memories than practical value.The Things We Can’t Quite Toss: Josh and Jason explore why certain objects become time capsules, and how a single item can bring an entire chapter of life rushing back.Concerts Worth the Splurge: From Kelly Clarkson and Kacey Musgraves to Beyoncé and the Sphere, the conversation turns to unforgettable live shows and what makes a big-ticket concert feel truly worth it.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & a surprisingly grumpy New Yorker06:20 Meet Jason from Brooklyn08:41 The challenge of decluttering childhood memories10:00 Old IDs, permits, and wallet keepsakes12:43 T-shirts that are impossible to throw away14:26 Concert tickets and memory lane16:00 The cost of seeing your favorite artists live19:13 Dream concerts at the Sphere20:20 Goodnight Kelly Clarkson and Kacey MusgravesFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Handmade Things Mean So Much

KP Parker and listener Leigh explore the meaning behind handmade gifts, family traditions, and the projects that somehow keep finding their way back to us.What You’ll Hear:The Magic of Making Things by Hand: From knitted Pikachus to tiny ponchos, KP and Leigh talk about why handmade items feel different—and why a little extra effort can make something feel priceless.Crafts, Memories, and Family Threads: Leigh shares how learning to knit from her grandmothers shaped her love of crafting, and why finishing a long-paused project can feel like carrying a story forward.The Sweater Waiting to Be Finished: A half-complete lion sweater, a New Year’s resolution with surprising staying power, and a conversation about the comfort of making something one stitch at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 Paint swatches and ceiling color dilemmas02:30 Meet listener Leigh03:19 Why do we love handmade items so much?07:14 Knitting as meditation09:53 A grandmother’s half-finished lion sweater16:43 Stained glass and creative hobbies17:41 The crafts that stick—and the ones that don’t18:30 A New Year’s resolution still going strongFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.