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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 21 MIN

The Perfect Unplugged Vacation

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Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg dream up their ultimate unplugged vacation — one that’s equal parts mountain spa, lakeside reading nook, and zero beach sand.What You’ll Hear:First-Class Fantasies: From fake airline upgrades to the ethics of taking a cash bribe to give up your seat, Sophia and Matt share their funniest travel theories.The Unplugged Itinerary: Together they plan a dream getaway that’s cozy, quiet, and gloriously screen-free — part spa, part cabin, all calm.Chill vs. Thrill: Beach or lake? Solo or with friends? Party trip or peaceful retreat? The pair design a vacation that’s just the right amount of doing nothing.CHAPTERS00:00 First-class dreams & travel scams02:30 When would you give up your seat?04:30 Building the perfect unplugged vacation07:00 Beach vs. lake: the cozy divide09:00 Dreaming of the Alps11:00 Solo trip or friend trip?13:00 Vacationing without guilt15:00 Goodnight from Zelle am SeeFor 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.

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg dream up their ultimate unplugged vacation — one that’s equal parts mountain spa, lakeside reading nook, and zero beach sand.What You’ll Hear:First-Class Fantasies: From fake airline upgrades to the ethics of taking a cash bribe to give up your seat, Sophia and Matt share their funniest travel theories.The Unplugged Itinerary: Together they plan a dream getaway that’s cozy, quiet, and gloriously screen-free — part spa, part cabin, all calm.Chill vs. Thrill: Beach or lake? Solo or with friends? Party trip or peaceful retreat? The pair design a vacation that’s just the right amount of doing nothing.CHAPTERS00:00 First-class dreams & travel scams02:30 When would you give up your seat?04:30 Building the perfect unplugged vacation07:00 Beach vs. lake: the cozy divide09:00 Dreaming of the Alps11:00 Solo trip or friend trip?13:00 Vacationing without guilt15:00 Goodnight from Zelle am SeeFor 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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Sophia Wilson Pelton and Matt Bragg dream up their ultimate unplugged vacation — one that’s equal parts mountain spa, lakeside reading nook, and zero beach sand.What You’ll Hear:First-Class Fantasies: From fake airline upgrades to the ethics of...

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