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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

Celeb Sightings & Greatest Songwriters

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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap celebrity sighting stories before diving into a very passionate debate about the greatest living American songwriters.What You’ll Hear:Neighborhood Celebrities: From grumpy dogs meeting famous actors to spotting Anna Wintour in Brooklyn, Wils and Josh compare notes on the surprisingly normal lives of very recognizable people.Dance Floor Energy Shifts: Wils shares the exact moment a Bridgerton afterparty transformed when Shonda Rhimes decided it was finally time to dance.The Great Songwriter Debate: Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, Fiona Apple, and more enter the chat as the hosts unpack The New York Times list of America’s greatest living songwriters — plus who they think got left out.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Maggie the pug update01:30 Celebrity dog walks in Brooklyn04:30 Brad Pitt changes the room07:15 Anna Wintour breakfast order09:15 Greatest living songwriters debate12:30 Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift & Missy Elliott21:00 Biggest omissions from the list22:45 Goodnight Joni MitchellFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap celebrity sighting stories before diving into a very passionate debate about the greatest living American songwriters.What You’ll Hear:Neighborhood Celebrities: From grumpy dogs meeting famous actors to spotting Anna Wintour in Brooklyn, Wils and Josh compare notes on the surprisingly normal lives of very recognizable people.Dance Floor Energy Shifts: Wils shares the exact moment a Bridgerton afterparty transformed when Shonda Rhimes decided it was finally time to dance.The Great Songwriter Debate: Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, Fiona Apple, and more enter the chat as the hosts unpack The New York Times list of America’s greatest living songwriters — plus who they think got left out.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Maggie the pug update01:30 Celebrity dog walks in Brooklyn04:30 Brad Pitt changes the room07:15 Anna Wintour breakfast order09:15 Greatest living songwriters debate12:30 Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift & Missy Elliott21:00 Biggest omissions from the list22:45 Goodnight Joni MitchellFor 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.

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