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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 25 MIN

Too Many Layers, Not Enough Hooks

from The Nightly

Josh Gondelman and KP Parker attempt to solve some very real winter inconveniences before bed.Hack Me If You Can: Puffers, scarves, hats, gloves — and one very small stool. They workshop purse hooks, suction cups, and the sacred “coat chair” as they search for a dignified place to stash winter layers.Too Loud, Too Dark: A loving plea for brighter bars, supportive seating, and an end to the reign of the backless stool. Comfort is not too much to ask.Hard Water, Soft Hair: KP’s shower has turned on her. There's blasting pressure, mineral overload, and mysteriously flattened waves. Enter: Brita experiments, steam tactics, and one surprisingly practical faucet hack.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & family catch-up02:00 Small town changes & speakeasy debate04:40 Hack Me If You Can05:20 The winter coat dilemma08:00 Booths vs. stools10:00 Dark bars & accidental date vibes14:30 Hard water hair spiral19:00 The Brita experiment23:40 Goodnight to Aloe the cat!For 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 KP Parker attempt to solve some very real winter inconveniences before bed.Hack Me If You Can: Puffers, scarves, hats, gloves — and one very small stool. They workshop purse hooks, suction cups, and the sacred “coat chair” as they search for a dignified place to stash winter layers.Too Loud, Too Dark: A loving plea for brighter bars, supportive seating, and an end to the reign of the backless stool. Comfort is not too much to ask.Hard Water, Soft Hair: KP’s shower has turned on her. There's blasting pressure, mineral overload, and mysteriously flattened waves. Enter: Brita experiments, steam tactics, and one surprisingly practical faucet hack.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & family catch-up02:00 Small town changes & speakeasy debate04:40 Hack Me If You Can05:20 The winter coat dilemma08:00 Booths vs. stools10:00 Dark bars & accidental date vibes14:30 Hard water hair spiral19:00 The Brita experiment23:40 Goodnight to Aloe the cat!For 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 KP Parker attempt to solve some very real winter inconveniences before bed.Hack Me If You Can: Puffers, scarves, hats, gloves — and one very small stool. They workshop purse hooks, suction cups, and the sacred “coat chair” as they...

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