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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 21 MIN

Liters of Water & Love Island Folk Hero

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Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg play doctor, then play “Would You Rather.”Cold Comforts: The hosts swap recovery rituals (from Bear Grylls–branded water filters to the miracle of simply going to bed on time) and marvel at the brief, god-like power of feeling well again.Beauty vs. Brains: In a classic “Would You Rather,” Josh and Matt debate the merits of being a beautiful fool or an unattractive genius—and accidentally land on the perfect comedian origin story.Love Island or Survivor?: One host dreams of alliances and Jeff Probst; the other envisions chaos, sunscreen, and a hero’s arc for the “rat boys.”CHAPTERS00:00 The joy of no longer being sick02:30 DIY medicine & Bear Grylls’ Water 207:00 Would You Rather: beautiful vs. brilliant14:00 The Rat Boy summer advantage15:00 Survivor vs. Love Island19:30 A toast to handsome geniuses everywhereFor 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 Matt Bragg play doctor, then play “Would You Rather.”Cold Comforts: The hosts swap recovery rituals (from Bear Grylls–branded water filters to the miracle of simply going to bed on time) and marvel at the brief, god-like power of feeling well again.Beauty vs. Brains: In a classic “Would You Rather,” Josh and Matt debate the merits of being a beautiful fool or an unattractive genius—and accidentally land on the perfect comedian origin story.Love Island or Survivor?: One host dreams of alliances and Jeff Probst; the other envisions chaos, sunscreen, and a hero’s arc for the “rat boys.”CHAPTERS00:00 The joy of no longer being sick02:30 DIY medicine & Bear Grylls’ Water 207:00 Would You Rather: beautiful vs. brilliant14:00 The Rat Boy summer advantage15:00 Survivor vs. Love Island19:30 A toast to handsome geniuses everywhereFor 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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