Falling Asleep to a Stranger's Whisper

Matt Bragg talks with caller Gregg about why we distract ourselves from the present moment, and the surprisingly wholesome case for ASMR.What You'll HearTwo Jackets, No Chance to Wear Them: Matt kicks off mid-heatwave, mourning two brand-new jackets that have been sitting in his closet for months with nowhere to go.Chasing Fake Progress: Caller Gregg admits how easily an evening disappears into TV, video games, and Instagram scrolling, and he and Matt dig into why quick wins in a game feel so much better than the slow grind of real life.The Wholesome Side of Zoning Out: Gregg introduces Matt to ASMR, from whispered roleplay videos to channels built entirely around helping people fall asleep, and the two land on a surprisingly sweet defense of technology-assisted relaxation.CHAPTERS00:00 A heatwave and two unworn jackets01:34 Caller Gregg dials in02:12 Is constant distraction a bad thing?07:53 Chasing quick wins over real progress10:39 Every generation's version of "too distracted"13:46 Discovering ASMR as a wholesome escapeFor 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.