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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 17 MIN

Usher's Confessions & Cringe Parties

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Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal swap Usher eras, childhood memories, and the small joys that help beat the winter blues.What You'll Hear:Cheating Songs & Core Memories: A debate over favorite Usher eras turns into a surprisingly tender story about parental wisdom, first heartbreak, and the lyrics that stick with us for life.Comfort TV for Anxious Minds: From The Looney Tunes Show to High Maintenance, they explore why rewatching old favorites can feel like wrapping up in the coziest blanket you own.Play Is Not Just for Kids: Snow days, dress-up nights, Nickelodeon-themed birthday parties, and solo theme park adventures—an ode to staying curious, silly, and gloriously childlike at any age.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & lovers and friends00:53 Favorite Usher eras03:47 Winter gratitudes04:30 Nostalgic TV as comfort08:41 Playing with friends at any age10:14 Nickelodeon birthday dreams12:30 Cringe Con and costume parties13:23 In defense of Disney adultsFor 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 Jacquis Neal swap Usher eras, childhood memories, and the small joys that help beat the winter blues.What You'll Hear:Cheating Songs & Core Memories: A debate over favorite Usher eras turns into a surprisingly tender story about parental wisdom, first heartbreak, and the lyrics that stick with us for life.Comfort TV for Anxious Minds: From The Looney Tunes Show to High Maintenance, they explore why rewatching old favorites can feel like wrapping up in the coziest blanket you own.Play Is Not Just for Kids: Snow days, dress-up nights, Nickelodeon-themed birthday parties, and solo theme park adventures—an ode to staying curious, silly, and gloriously childlike at any age.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & lovers and friends00:53 Favorite Usher eras03:47 Winter gratitudes04:30 Nostalgic TV as comfort08:41 Playing with friends at any age10:14 Nickelodeon birthday dreams12:30 Cringe Con and costume parties13:23 In defense of Disney adultsFor 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 Jacquis Neal swap Usher eras, childhood memories, and the small joys that help beat the winter blues.What You'll Hear:Cheating Songs & Core Memories: A debate over favorite Usher eras turns into a surprisingly tender story...

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