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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 26 MIN

Imagine Meryl Streep As Your Neighbor

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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap celebrity theories, unexpected life advice, and a few comforting philosophies.What You’ll HearThe Celebrities Who Don’t Feel Real: From Daniel Day-Lewis to Beyoncé, Josh and Wils explore which famous people seem like they exist on a different plane—and which ones feel like they could be their next-door neighbors.Accidental Wisdom From Famous Strangers: A handful of memorable celebrity quotes spark a conversation about confidence, overthinking, and the relief of realizing most people aren't paying nearly as much attention to us as we think.The Knicks Might Lose Tonight: Inspired by a Katt Williams interview, the hosts dig into creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to show up before everything is perfectly polished.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen anticipation02:23 Celebrities who feel impossible to meet05:50 Julio Torres and otherworldly energy07:22 Which celebrities feel like neighbors10:00 Jemima Kirke’s unexpected life advice13:49 Lessons from comedian Katt Williams 17:00 The Knicks analogy for making art21:38 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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.

Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap celebrity theories, unexpected life advice, and a few comforting philosophies.What You’ll HearThe Celebrities Who Don’t Feel Real: From Daniel Day-Lewis to Beyoncé, Josh and Wils explore which famous people seem like they exist on a different plane—and which ones feel like they could be their next-door neighbors.Accidental Wisdom From Famous Strangers: A handful of memorable celebrity quotes spark a conversation about confidence, overthinking, and the relief of realizing most people aren't paying nearly as much attention to us as we think.The Knicks Might Lose Tonight: Inspired by a Katt Williams interview, the hosts dig into creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to show up before everything is perfectly polished.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen anticipation02:23 Celebrities who feel impossible to meet05:50 Julio Torres and otherworldly energy07:22 Which celebrities feel like neighbors10:00 Jemima Kirke’s unexpected life advice13:49 Lessons from comedian Katt Williams 17:00 The Knicks analogy for making art21:38 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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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