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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

Sketchy Art & Met Gala Moments

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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories about subway sketches, strange self-perception, and the most unforgettable Met Gala looks of the year.What You’ll Hear:The Artist on the Train: Wils shares the deeply vulnerable experience of falling asleep on the subway… and waking up to find a stranger sketching them mid-doze. Josh and Wils unpack why seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes can feel strangely unsettling.Bad Photos Good Drawings: From awkward stage photos to portraits that reveal a little too much, the conversation turns toward the weirdness of being perceived at all — especially in the age of constant cameras.Met Gala Big Swings: Skeleton gowns, painted dresses, stone prosthetics, and one very underwhelming satin number. Josh and Wils break down the most memorable Met Gala looks, plus the outfits they wish someone had worn.CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & weekend catch-up 01:56 A stranger sketches Wils 07:33 Enter the Met Gala 11:40 Beyoncé returns to the Met Gala 15:30 Katy Perry’s space helmet moment 15:53 Heidi Klum becomes a statue 16:36 Sabrina Carpenter’s film-reel dress 20:23 Goodnights & Harrison FordFor 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 stories about subway sketches, strange self-perception, and the most unforgettable Met Gala looks of the year.What You’ll Hear:The Artist on the Train: Wils shares the deeply vulnerable experience of falling asleep on the subway… and waking up to find a stranger sketching them mid-doze. Josh and Wils unpack why seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes can feel strangely unsettling.Bad Photos Good Drawings: From awkward stage photos to portraits that reveal a little too much, the conversation turns toward the weirdness of being perceived at all — especially in the age of constant cameras.Met Gala Big Swings: Skeleton gowns, painted dresses, stone prosthetics, and one very underwhelming satin number. Josh and Wils break down the most memorable Met Gala looks, plus the outfits they wish someone had worn.CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & weekend catch-up 01:56 A stranger sketches Wils 07:33 Enter the Met Gala 11:40 Beyoncé returns to the Met Gala 15:30 Katy Perry’s space helmet moment 15:53 Heidi Klum becomes a statue 16:36 Sabrina Carpenter’s film-reel dress 20:23 Goodnights & Harrison FordFor 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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Josh Gondelman and Wils Pelton swap stories about subway sketches, strange self-perception, and the most unforgettable Met Gala looks of the year.What You’ll Hear:The Artist on the Train: Wils shares the deeply vulnerable experience of falling...

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