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KP Parker and listener Leigh explore the meaning behind handmade gifts, family traditions, and the projects that somehow keep finding their way back to us.What You’ll Hear:The Magic of Making Things by Hand: From knitted Pikachus to tiny ponchos, KP and Leigh talk about why handmade items feel different—and why a little extra effort can make something feel priceless.Crafts, Memories, and Family Threads: Leigh shares how learning to knit from her grandmothers shaped her love of crafting, and why finishing a long-paused project can feel like carrying a story forward.The Sweater Waiting to Be Finished: A half-complete lion sweater, a New Year’s resolution with surprising staying power, and a conversation about the comfort of making something one stitch at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 Paint swatches and ceiling color dilemmas02:30 Meet listener Leigh03:19 Why do we love handmade items so much?07:14 Knitting as meditation09:53 A grandmother’s half-finished lion sweater16:43 Stained glass and creative hobbies17:41 The crafts that stick—and the ones that don’t18:30 A New Year’s resolution still going strongFor 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.

Matt Bragg opens the pillow fort call-in line and has a chat with a listener about her move from New York to Norwich.What You’ll HearDrownload Diaries: Matt reports back from Download Festival, where heavy metal, mud, Vikings, and one falafel-loving Cannibal Corpse fan all make an appearance.Lost in Translation: Listener Liz shares the small but mighty language surprises of life in the UK, from “quite nice” to “could do” and the mysterious art of British hedging.Walks, Kayaks, and Warm Weather Warnings: Liz talks about finding more nature in England, joining a kayaking club, and preparing for the great British summer tradition of shirtless men at 21 degrees.CHAPTERS00:00 Festival season begins01:00 Comedy at music festivals02:00 Download Festival? You mean Drownload?03:00 Muddy cars, Vikings, and falafel wraps04:35 Caller Liz joins from Norwich06:00 New York to East Anglia06:45 The trouble with “quite nice”08:30 Meeting her British husband09:30 Missing home and decoding “could do”10:50 British walks in any weather12:00 Sheffield, the Peaks, and accessible nature13:00 UK road trips and Scotland dreams13:45 Kayaking clubs and the Norfolk Broads15:30 Brecon Beacons and Thames kayaking16:30 British heat and shirtless men17:45 Freezer hot water bottle wisdom18:13 Closing thoughts 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 journalist Elise Hu talk with a caller about a snack-loving pug, family food boundaries, and the delicate art of not being outsmarted by a dog.What You’ll HearA Pug With a Plan: Listener Kimmie’s pug is sweet, round, and always ready to scarf down unattended toast. The group considers what happens when a determined dog meets a distracted household.Dinner Without the Drama: Elise shares the mealtime training trick that helped her very hungry golden retriever stay put. The Father-in-Law Factor: Josh and Elise help Kimmie think through how to explain to her family that those pleading pug eyes are less “sad puppy” and more “expert negotiator.”CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:28 Listener Kimmie calls in with a pug-related question03:05 Vet judgment and toddler toast chaos04:14 Pug appreciation and loud snoring05:01 Josh on food-motivated pugs06:28 The importance of place training07:49 The father-in-law snack twist08:25 Healthier treats and boundary-setting10:58 A secret car-window talent11:25 Oscar, Abraham Lincoln, and clever pets14:25 Goodnights!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 Elise Hu take a nostalgic trip through the delights of state fairs, county fairs, and the simple joys of an unstructured summer.What You’ll Hear:Fried Food and First Freedoms: Jenny calls in to share her love of state fairs, sparking a conversation about deep-fried treats, giant butter sculptures, and the unforgettable feeling of roaming a fair with friends for the first time.The Great State Fair Rankings: From Texas and Minnesota to Illinois and beyond, the group swaps favorite fair memories, legendary concert sightings, and the surprising world of competitive fair-going.No Bummer Summer: A conversation about resisting the urge to over-plan, embracing spontaneity, and finding small moments of wonder that make summer feel a little more magical.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcoming caller Jenny01:24 Why state fairs are on Jenny’s mind04:00 Butter sculptures and deep-fried everything06:00 Concert memories and fairground music08:24 State fair rankings revealed12:19 The Gravitron and carnival ride memories16:48 Discovering No Bummer Summer19:01 Goodnights and fairground farewellsFor 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 journalist Elise Hu swap summer traditions, childhood nostalgia, and the surprisingly revealing art of pillow fort design.What You’ll HearPillow Fort Personalities: From strict pillow-only construction to full-scale living room renovations, Josh and Elise explore how a person’s fort-building style might say more about them than they realize.Sidelines and Scandinavian Wisdom: Elise shares a parenting rule she’s borrowed from youth sports culture, leading to a conversation about cheering, coaching, and keeping perspective.A Cassette Time Capsule: An old mixtape labeled “Songs That Ruled in 1995” sends the conversation down memory lane, with detours through Hootie & the Blowfish, Walkmans, jewel cases, and the joys of analog life.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:44 Meet guest host Elise Hu01:10 The science of pillow forts04:06 Summer plans and World Cup excitement07:16 Youth sports and sideline philosophy10:00 Learning to mend and analog hobbies11:15 Needle felting and creative rebellion12:18 A 1995 cassette time capsule13:31 Walkmans, mixtapes, and listening parties15:49 Kids discovering old technology18:00 Good nights and musical shout-outsFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap hot-weather survival strategies, questionable science facts, and fond memories of waterbeds.What You’ll Hear:Cooling Off, One Appliance at a Time: Matt explains how an ice machine became the newest star of his kitchen, sparking a debate about the most life-changing gadget money can buy.The Rise and Fall of the Waterbed: A conversation about cooling mattress hacks leads to a surprisingly deep investigation into waterbeds, lava lamps, and why some inventions are better left in the past.The Passion Fruit Problem: KP shares an unexpected backyard dilemma involving hundreds of passion fruits, a rapidly growing vine, and a house that may or may not be under siege.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & surviving the heat01:30 Matt’s new ice machine obsession04:25 Cooling gadgets and portable AC units10:25 Waterbeds and rental agreements12:10 Lava lamps and accidental science lessons15:00 The cat cooling mat review15:30 KP’s passion fruit invasion19:50 Goodnight to waterbeds and chaosFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap unlikely history lessons, from a legendary World Cup upset to a border dispute sparked by one very hungry pig.What You’ll Hear:The Miracle on Grass: A team of teachers, dishwashers, and a hearse driver walk into the 1950 World Cup—and somehow make sports history. KP brings the underdog story; Matt brings the football fan perspective.When Sports Were Amateur: A conversation about Olympians, day jobs, and the surprisingly strict rules that once kept professional athletes out of the Games.The Great Pig War: One pig, one potato patch, and 13 years of international tension. History has rarely been so oddly specific.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & World Cup excitement01:14 The Miracle on Grass begins08:53 How far has US soccer come09:31 Olympians, amateurs & day jobs12:39 World Cup travel plans14:00 The Great Pig War19:19 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg unpack a whirlwind work-trip romance that ends with a second-story escape and then take a surprisingly deep dive into Type A and Type B personalities.What You’ll HearThe Great Balcony Getaway: In tonight's Reddit bad date story, a chance meeting at a conference turns into an instant connection, a return visit, and one very questionable exit strategy.Dating at Warp Speed: KP and Matt debate whether some romances burn a little too bright, too fast—and why a 72-hour first date might be more commitment than it seems.Type A vs. Type B: After weighing in on unpacked suitcases, travel habits, and personal organization, KP puts Matt through a personality test to see where he lands on the spectrum.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & a work-trip romance begins01:04 The instant connection story02:13 Red flags on the return visit04:06 The balcony escape plan06:03 Dating too fast08:28 Advice for "Mark" and the mystery woman10:01 What is a Type B personality?12:57 Matt takes the Type A vs Type B personality test16:00 The results are in!18:22 Good nights and final thoughtsFor 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 guest host comedian Alison Leiby set sail on a cozy conversation about ferries and the joys of taking the scenic route.What You’ll HearFerry Weather Forever: Alison makes the case for New York City’s most relaxing form of public transportation, from waterfront views to the simple pleasure of feeling briefly on vacation.Two Boats and a Dream: A pandemic-era comedy gig leads to an unforgettable journey involving multiple ferries, a long walk, and the feeling of starring in your own historical adventure.The Perfect Boat Name: From Lunchbox to Friendship, Josh and Alison celebrate the delightfully wholesome ferry names dreamed up by New York City second graders—and debate where boat-naming goes wrong.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & ferry weather appreciation02:22 Lighthouse group texts & boat enthusiasm05:26 Two ferries to a comedy show08:07 The internet’s favorite ferry account09:00 Could Alison captain a ferry11:22 Toronto’s airport ferry memories13:48 The art of naming boats15:17 Ferries to spas and beaches17:05 Boat names that work and don’t18:47 Drifting off with ferry dreams19:01 Goodnight to Lunchbox and FriendshipFor 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 guest host Alison Leiby celebrate 25 years of a comedy classic that shaped their sense of humor.What You’ll HearThe Summer Camp Movie That Changed Everything: Josh and Alison revisit Wet Hot American Summer, from its stacked cast to the delightfully strange comedy that made it an instant favorite... for a certain kind of comedy fan.Friendship Lore & Favorite Comedies: A conversation about the movies, shows, and performers that become shared language among friends, from The State and NewsRadio to Phil Hartman and beyond.The Art of Being Weird on Purpose: Why absurd comedy sticks, how cult favorites find their audience, and what makes some funny worlds feel endlessly revisitable.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & anniversary celebrations00:40 Why Wet Hot American Summer still works03:00 Finding your comedy people05:25 Sketch comedy influences06:20 Phil Hartman appreciation hour09:00 Comedy inspirations & creative projects11:00 Why the movie felt different13:00 Favorite scenes and big swings15:10 Cult classics, sequels, and world-building17:00 Friendship lore and comedy references18:10 From cult favorite to mainstream influence20:00 Why the movie still feels timeless22:00 Goofing off as a life philosophy23:25 Good nights and college memoriesFor 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 guest host comedian Alison Leiby swap stories about surprise run-ins, celebrity sightings, and the one casino game they’d actually like to understand.What You’ll HearEverybody’s Here: A chance anniversary dinner turns into an unexpected reunion, complete with Shirley Temples, karaoke memories, and the particular magic of running into friends where you least expect them.Famous People, Normal Parties: From book events to neighborhood restaurants, Josh and Alison share their favorite celebrity-adjacent encounters and what makes some famous folks blend right into the crowd.The Allure of Craps: Why does one casino game feel oddly wholesome? A conversation about low-stakes bets, group cheering, and the dream of being celebrated for pure luck.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & summer co-hosts00:25 Surprise Paul at dinner03:18 Karaoke memories and singing strategies04:29 Celebrity sightings and party stories10:09 Getting recognized in the wild11:52 Final-sale shopping as gambling14:11 Why craps seems fun16:37 The desire to be cheered for luck18:43 Everybody’s here in New YorkFor 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 guest host comedian Alison Leiby imagine a world with friendlier neighbors, cozier apartments, and cats who might just become roommates.What You’ll Hear:The Great Pillow Debate: From flat pillows to pillow stacks to pets that double as armrests, Josh and Alison compare the sleep setups that help them settle in for the night.Neighbor Goals: After years of hallway hellos, Alison finally becomes friends with the neighbor across the hall—and immediately starts dreaming of a friendship between their cats, Riz and Eggs Benedict.A Peek Inside: The conversation turns to apartment curiosity, home tours, and the surprisingly universal desire to know how other people arrange their bookshelves, plants, and kitchen counters.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow preferences02:34 Pets as bedtime companions04:23 Making a real neighbor friend09:33 Let me see inside your house11:13 The accidental home-tour show13:30 If I can hear you, I should see16:30 Goodnights to neighbors and catsFor 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 discuss apartment makeovers, one-of-a-kind art, and why some experiences feel more meaningful when they’re a little harder to access.What You’ll HearThe Great Living Room Reset: Wils shares the latest chapter in their ongoing home décor adventure, complete with furniture regrets, surprise purchases, and the ripple effects of moving one thing... and suddenly needing to move everything.The $2 Million Album: Josh brings a fascinating piece of music history to the Pillow Fort: the Wu-Tang Clan album that existed as a single copy, and the winding story of where it ended up.For the People Who Like It: A conversation about niche art, live performance, paywalls, newsletters, and why not everything needs to be made for everyone.CHAPTERS00:00 Intros & Wils' apartment updates02:47 The endless cycle of buying stuff05:25 The one-copy Wu-Tang album08:00 A perfectly guessed number09:29 Where the album ended up11:07 Why rare experiences feel special15:13 Making things for the people who care16:39 Secret shows and intimate venues17:40 Bed, the most intimate venue of all!18:18 GoodnightsFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap reading recommendations, abandoned books, and the joys of a well-timed nighttime stroll.What You’ll Hear:Strollmaxxing After Dark: Josh shares a new end-of-day ritual that turns an ordinary trip home into a little pocket of calm, while Wils introduces an even dreamier upgrade: creekmaxxing.The Books We Can’t Quit (and the Ones We Can): From putting a novel on pause to revisiting a favorite with fresh eyes, Wils and Josh talk about reading habits, memorable characters, and the authors who keep pulling them back in.Stories Worth Staying Up For: A decades-long game of capture the flag, a would-be Bond villain chasing nothingness, and a conversation about what makes a fictional world impossible to leave behind.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & roadie adventures01:51 Designing dream Nightly merch02:57 Stroll maxing and nighttime walks04:28 Giving up on a book for now06:18 Revisiting Detransition, Baby10:17 A new favorite graphic novel13:00 The appeal of Dr. No14:30 Authors worth reading cover to cover17:40 Good nights and favorite writersFor 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.

KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya revisit the glorious, chaotic world of teen movies, book adaptations, and the films that shaped their younger selves.What You’ll HearBeach Trip, Rain Check: A getaway with high school friends turns into the perfect excuse for seafood dinners, board games, and an unexpected Twilight movie marathon.Books vs. Movies Forever: From The Hunger Games and Divergent to Ever After and The Princess Bride, KP and Oscar compare beloved adaptations and the stories that worked better on the page...or on the screen.The Shakespeare Cinematic Universe: A nostalgic tour through She's the Man, 10 Things I Hate About You, Get Over It, and other teen classics that quietly borrowed from the Bard.CHAPTERS00:00 Oscar's still here!00:40 KP's rainy beach getaway02:18 The Twilight marathon begins03:00 Books vs. movie adaptations06:10 Shrek nostalgia and childhood favorites08:45 Revisiting Twilight as adults11:00 Ever After and fantasy favorites13:00 Movies our parents loved15:20 Amanda Bynes appreciation time17:10 Shakespeare-inspired teen movies20:00 Are high school comedies due for a comeback?21:13 Good nights to Julia Stiles and Ghostwriter22:32 Oscar’s farewell and where to find himFor 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.

KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya tumble down a late-night rabbit hole of reality TV, Broadway obsessions, and deeply cursed Titanic media.What You’ll HearReality TV Brainworms: From "For the Love of DILFs" to wild email casting calls, KP and Oscar unpack the strange magic of competition shows, niche reality concepts, and the people brave enough to audition for them.Broadway Kid Energy: Phantom of the Opera lunch-table debates, Rent-era awakenings, and the musicals that permanently rewired their brains.The Titanic Expanded Universe: A surprisingly emotional deep dive into Titanic adaptations, including an animated version featuring talking animals, questionable accents, and a truly unforgettable rapping dog.CHAPTERS00:00 Oscar is back!00:49 For the Love of DILFs discourse05:20 Game shows vs competition shows08:17 Bar trivia and Broadway kids11:32 Titanic The Musical explained14:15 Did you know there's an animated Titanic movie with a rapping dog?18:00 So many movies with rats20:42 Goodnights to Unsinkable Molly Brown and Italian animatorsFor 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.

KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya wander through the strangest corners of reality television history.What You’ll Hear:The Golden Age of Chaos: From Kid Nation to Whodunnit?, KP and Oscar revisit the deeply bizarre era when reality TV proudly called itself a “social experiment.”Delusion as an Art Form: A loving celebration of unforgettable contestants, wonderfully chaotic hosts, and the very specific magic of people fully committed to their own fantasy.Reality TV Hall of Fame: The duo swaps favorite all-time moments from Flavor of Love, Survivor, Big Brother, and more — including speeches, breakdowns, and one legendary microwave chicken.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Oscar returns00:01 Amazing Race and reality TV obsessions00:03 The bizarre premise of Extracted00:04 Big Brother discourse and live feeds00:07 Kid Nation and ethically questionable television00:09 Whodunit and murder mystery reality shows00:13 For the Love of DILFs enters the chat00:15 The Search for the Next Elvira00:17 Scream Queens and Saw movie dreams00:19 Favorite reality TV moments ever00:24 Goodnight to Hottie and reality TV delusionFor 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.

KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya tumble down the Eurovision rabbit hole, with a few detours through reality TV obsession and Blake Shelton tabloid lore.What You’ll Hear:Camp Makes the Contest: Oscar explains why Eurovision became a glittery global phenomenon while America’s singing competitions fizzled into polite background noise. Along the way: ABBA, Riverdance, Tommy Cash, and one very memorable chicken song.Pandemic Hyperfixations: KP and Oscar swap stories about the pop culture obsessions that carried them through 2020, from Eurovision deep dives to Survivor marathons and reality TV strategy breakdowns.Competitive Spirits: The conversation drifts into online Traitors games, Survivor audition tapes, and KP’s very real experience surviving five days in a cornfield with only a bite of rice and a dream.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Oscar joins The Nightly01:15 Eurovision explained for beginners05:18 Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton & tabloid shopping08:04 Why the American Song Contest failed10:30 Camp, spectacle & Eurovision winners15:06 The Eurovision songs that broke through16:23 Pandemic reality TV obsessions17:30 Survivor strategy talk begins21:00 Playing Traitors for charity22:30 Good nights to Celine Dion & DaraFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman welcome Bob the Drag Queen for a surprisingly heartfelt late-night chat about Broadway, stand-up comedy, internet outrage, and whether the universe actually cares about any of us.What You’ll HearBroadway Dreams, Broadway Schedules: Bob reflects on performing in Moulin Rouge, surviving eight shows a week, and why exhausting experiences can still feel deeply worth it.The Internet Is Yelling Again: A conversation about accidental AI art drama, public scrutiny, and the strange emotional math of being perceived online by millions of strangers.Karma, Nihilism, and Bedtime Thoughts: The trio wanders into a warm existential detour about meaning, bad luck, grief, and the tiny frameworks people build to get through the day.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen arrives01:45 Broadway life and Moulin Rouge05:45 Building a stand-up tour09:00 Reality TV and staying authentic12:30 AI poster backlash and internet outrage16:00 Karma, grief, and existential bedtime thoughts19:20 Good nights and six-fingered postersFor 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 celebrity theories, unexpected life advice, and a few comforting philosophies.What You’ll HearThe Celebrities Who Don’t Feel Real: From Daniel Day-Lewis to Beyoncé, Josh and Wils explore which famous people seem like they exist on a different plane—and which ones feel like they could be their next-door neighbors.Accidental Wisdom From Famous Strangers: A handful of memorable celebrity quotes spark a conversation about confidence, overthinking, and the relief of realizing most people aren't paying nearly as much attention to us as we think.The Knicks Might Lose Tonight: Inspired by a Katt Williams interview, the hosts dig into creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to show up before everything is perfectly polished.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Bob the Drag Queen anticipation02:23 Celebrities who feel impossible to meet05:50 Julio Torres and otherworldly energy07:22 Which celebrities feel like neighbors10:00 Jemima Kirke’s unexpected life advice13:49 Lessons from comedian Katt Williams 17:00 The Knicks analogy for making art21:38 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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 unpack fake trends, apartment quirks, and the fine art of trying something new.What You’ll HearThe Great Tupperware Philosophy: Wils explains why they are drinking water out of what appears to be a restaurant prep container, and somehow it leads to a surprisingly heartfelt conversation about home systems that quietly make life better.A Cheugy Retrospective: Josh and Wils revisit internet-born trend language like "coastal grandpa" and "cheugy," debating whether these labels describe anything real.The Confidence Makes the Outfit: Josh shares the story of wearing a bold jacket to a charity event, and the two explore the strange relationship between personal style, self-consciousness, and pulling something off.CHAPTERS00:00 The giant water container debate03:00 Apartment systems and cord management09:25 Fake trends 12:00 The return of cheugy discourse17:00 Trying too hard vs. trying at all18:20 The quilted jacket confidence test21:15 GoodnightsFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg spiral delightfully through motion sickness hacks, cruise ship chaos, and the complicated beauty of water-filled goggles.What You’ll Hear:BuzzBalls Before Noon: Matt discovers the restorative powers of a parking-lot BuzzBall, while KP weighs the emotional risks of finally trying one herself. The conversation quickly becomes a surprisingly thoughtful review of beverages best consumed near a trash can.Cruise Ship Confidence: From comedy gigs at sea to rough-water survival stories, KP and Matt compare cruise experiences and debate whether motion sickness goggles are a medical breakthrough or a social experiment.Chair Pants & Jury Duty: A late-night detour into TV leads to an unexpectedly wholesome conversation about kindness, improv chaos, and the kind of person who would genuinely support someone wearing chair pants.CHAPTERS00:00 Sneezes, hiccups, and bad cures03:00 Spiked iced tea and BuzzBall discoveries04:55 Cruise ships and comedy at sea07:10 KP’s motion sickness origin story08:00 The motion sickness glasses debate12:45 Chair pants enter the conversation13:45 Why Jury Duty is secretly wholesome17:30 A BuzzBall viewing agreement18:15 Goodnight to the motion sickness crewFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap bizarre travel stories involving bee stings, haunted-feeling hotel art, and the emotional risks of tiny airports.What You’ll Hear:The Airport Cursed by Delays:A quick flight to Denver turns into a marathon of strange announcements, mystery medical emergencies, and one very inconvenient bee sting.The Hotel Wall of Madness:KP discovers her Denver hotel still features deeply unsettling artwork that feels less “local charm” and more “man documenting visions in a cave.”Hotel Shame and Airport Crimes:Matt confesses to accidentally dine-and-dashing at an airport restaurant and shares the nightmare of getting locked out of a hotel room in only his boxers.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & travel week chaos01:18 The synthesizer store detour02:20 Flight attendant stung by bee06:31 Denver shuts down flights08:20 Guy Fieri airport sauce hut09:23 Matt accidentally dine and dashes11:00 The haunted Denver hotel walls18:30 Locked out in hotel boxers20:22 Goodnight to the bee sting victimFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg spiral from a very public Survivor spoiler into the surprisingly emotional world of grown-up toys.What You’ll Hear:Jeff Probst Breaks the Internet: A live Survivor finale goes slightly off the rails when Jeff accidentally reveals a major elimination early. KP walks Matt through the chaos, the betting scandal theories, and why Riz God may actually come out more famous than ever.The Tiny Tank Triumph: Matt buys his first-ever military brick set and discovers that building a tiny World War II tank is somehow both deeply soothing and wildly humiliating. There are hobby store mishaps, instruction manual rage, and one very dramatic missing foot.Why Adults Are Buying Toys Again: From Squishmallows to VR headsets to expensive little bricks, KP and Matt unpack why grown-ups are suddenly embracing tactile joy — and whether a Sherman tank technically counts as self-care.CHAPTERS:00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:02 Survivor finale spoiler chaos06:58 Riz God discourse10:10 Matt buys a Sherman tank model18:48 Phantom Menace memories24:22 Darth Vader wedding trivia28:20 The emotional Lego breakdown35:45 Adults buying toys for themselves40:50 Squishmallows vs Sherman tanks45:06 GoodnightsFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander through a perfume shop full of strange scents, questionable purchases, and one surprisingly charming bad portrait.What You’ll Hear:Perfume Notes and Hot Dog Water: KP discovers a scent shop selling everything from “old library” to “holy water” to a perfume that somehow smells exactly like grilled hot dogs. Matt remains deeply, deeply skeptical.The Art of Doing Things Badly: A street artist offering intentionally bad portraits sparks a conversation about charming imperfections, creative confidence, and whether honesty is the best sales tactic.Pilgrimages and Party Grandmas: Matt shares a story about escorting elderly Irish women on a religious trip that somehow turned into the most chaotic weekend of his teenage years.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:00 Exploring downtown LA02:05 The perfume oddities shelf04:15 Holy water and old library scents06:10 The hot dog perfume reveal08:15 Matt’s Lourdes pilgrimage story11:05 Getting drunk with Irish grandmas13:45 The intentionally bad portrait artist17:05 Poems for five dollars20:45 The scam app discussion beginsFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman trace the strange path from birthday party hopping to the tweets and internet posts that permanently rewired their brains.What You’ll Hear:A Very Social Evening: Wils and Josh compare notes on the oddly satisfying art of bouncing between parties, catching trains, grabbing bodega snacks, and somehow ending the night feeling more alive than exhausted.Posts That Became Philosophy: From the Babadook party tweet to “milkshake duck” and “girl dinner,” they unpack the internet jokes that quietly became shared cultural language.Top Three Lately: Fresh flowers, city biking, basketball playoffs, literary re-reads, long dog walks — a cozy inventory of the small things currently making life feel good.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 The night of endless birthdays04:20 Multi-stop socializing strategy11:08 What’s your top three lately13:00 NBA playoffs and Widow’s Bay15:05 The Babadook party tweet17:35 Favorite internet posts of all time22:10 Bean soup theory explained25:05 Three drinks at once goes viral31:40 Josh’s current top three35:12 Goodnights to the BabadookFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap stories about tiny home disasters (the disasters are tiny, and the homes aren't too big either), expensive furniture decisions, and the deeply comforting feeling of knowing a guy who can fix things.What You’ll HearThe Great AC Search: One new bedroom air conditioner sends Wils and Josh into the emotional maze of appliance shopping, online reviews, and trying to trust a recommendation from an actual human being.Furniture Anxiety Spiral: A Facebook Marketplace chair becomes a full emotional support group activity, complete with second opinions, budgeting pep talks, and a passionate defense of mid-century furniture.The World’s Smallest Screw: After a gym accident leaves Wils carrying a microscopic glasses screw home between two fingers, a very kind optician saves Survivor night — and restores everyone’s faith in repair people.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 New air conditioner celebrations06:50 The impossible search for a good AC unit11:15 Mid-century chair shopping anxiety18:10 Why office chairs cost so much22:45 The tiny glasses screw emergency29:00 A surprisingly easy glasses repair33:10 Knowing a guy for everything and saying goodnightFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman chat youth trend reports, nostalgic toys, and surprisingly romantic anniversary gifts.What You’ll HearThe Dumpling Craze: Wils reports back from a very cool Bushwick roller rink show and introduces Josh to the latest mystery-box obsession: collectible dumplings.Parachutes, Viewfinders, and Other Childhood Treasures: The two revisit gym-class parachutes, sticker sheets, and the strange joy of realizing your favorite childhood objects are actually available for regular adults to buy.Anniversary Gifts That Actually Mean Something: Josh shares his thoughtful anniversary gift idea. Then the conversation drifts into custom Viewfinders, ceramic traditions, and the art of giving sentimental presents... without filling your house with clutter.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & late-night trend reporting 03:10 Kreayshawn in Bushwick 09:25 The dumpling collectible craze 16:40 Bubble kits and gym class parachutes 24:05 Viewfinders and nostalgic gifts 31:15 Anniversary traditions and Fusilli Jerry 39:50 Ceramic gift brainstorming 43:30 Goodnight to the dumplingsFor 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.

Our friends at Hatch just released a new original series we think you'll love.OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama, a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Thoughtfully produced to help you unwind for sleep. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens.As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom.Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep.Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg break down the Survivor 50 final five (well, mostly KP).What You’ll HearThe Rise of Rizgod: KP walks Matt through the final five, including the surprisingly charming player formerly dismissed as “just a guy trying to invent a catchphrase.” Somehow, it’s working.Good Gameplay or Total Menace?: The duo debate Survivor ethics, strategic lying, and why being too likable might actually ruin your chances of winning $2 million.Reality Show Brain Rot: From MrBeast cameos to fake babies on Squid Game, things spiral into a loving appreciation of the deeply strange people who thrive on competition TV.CHAPTERS00:00 Survivor finale excitement03:05 Meet the final five09:40 The Rizgod strategy breakdown16:20 Jonathan Young hammock politics21:10 Aubrey’s legendary bad attitude27:35 MrBeast enters Survivor33:15 Squid Game casting stories39:40 Fake babies and reality TV lies45:00 Saying goodnight to the RizgodFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from two very different weekend adventures — one sweaty and spooky in Tucson, the other delightfully nostalgic in Milton Keynes.What You’ll Hear:Tiny Museums and Big Regrets: KP explains why the Museum of Miniatures never happened, how desert heat defeated her plans, and why focusing on tiny chairs suddenly felt impossible.The Waiter Who Declared War: A birthday dessert request turns into a baffling restaurant saga involving tiny sodas, mysterious vibes, and cake for every table except theirs.A Sitcom Convention in Milton Keynes: Matt shares what it was like attending a fan convention for a beloved British comedy, complete with props, nostalgia, and one almost-purchased souvenir.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama recommendation 01:02 Tucson trip recap continues 04:45 The museum of miniatures debate 07:10 Watching Hokum in theaters 12:40 Horror movies and bad dreams 16:25 What does hokum mean 19:10 The waiter who never brought cake 28:40 Matt’s sitcom convention weekend 35:50 Only Fools and Horses fandom 42:15 Goodnight to the waiterFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap stories from a very warm Tucson adventure, complete with missile silos, historic churches, and one deeply impractical desert vehicle.What You’ll HearThe Nuclear Codes Experience: KP tours a real Cold War missile silo and discovers that even fake missile launches can go straight to someone’s head. There’s also a surprisingly soothing amount of mint green paint involved.A Desert Road Trip Reality Check: From 108-degree heat to a roofless three-wheeled “sports car,” Tucson proves both fascinating and aggressively sunny. Churches, Construction, and Burger King: A conversation about Spanish missions turns into a detour through Barcelona’s Sagrada Família and the strange beauty of famous landmarks sharing a block with fast food chains.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Tucson arrival01:13 Surviving 108-degree heat02:56 Touring a missile museum05:44 The bathroom-less RV cabin06:43 Tucson tacos & desert driving08:37 Visiting the San Xavier mission10:00 Why was the missile silo mint green15:12 The Sagrada Família update18:58 Goodnight Arizona & Gaudí!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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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman trace the unexpected return of hacky sack and revisit the playground games that shaped them.What You’ll Hear:The Teens Are Alright: Josh brings shocking cultural news from the youth front: hacky sack is back. Wils helps unpack the surprisingly timeless energy of crunchy outdoor games, Tevas included.Gym Class Flashbacks: From wall ball to knockout to strategically getting eliminated as fast as possible, the conversation drifts through schoolyard memories, competitive streaks, and the fine art of sitting on the sidelines chatting.Naming Things Correctly: A brief but deeply satisfying detour into Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and the joy of finally figuring out what exactly you’ve been thinking of all these years.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & hacky sack returns02:17 Spikeball and playground culture04:10 Are kids actually playing hacky sack07:21 She’s All That and makeover movies11:25 Wils on avoiding gym class forever14:35 Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! nerves16:00 Whose Line confusion resolved16:56 Spotify comments and listener shoutoutsFor 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 community care, secret shows, and the strange magic of being somewhere after hours.What You’ll HearSmall Acts Big Feelings: Josh shares how a local fundraiser and neighborhood organizing reminded him that even tiny acts of care can make the world feel a little more livable.Locked Out at Midnight: Wils recounts a late-night key panic that spirals into a conversation about neighbors, locksmiths, and the dream of having your own trusted spare-key person.After Hours Fantasy League: From empty museums to private water parks, Josh and Wils imagine the ultimate places to roam once everyone else has gone home.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & community organizing05:30 Wils loses their keys09:00 Dream after-hours locations12:00 Secret shows and phone-free spaces14:30 Ellen DeGeneres stand-up appreciation15:45 TV recommendations and sitcoms20:15 Wils recommends buying lilies22:00 Goodnight Ellen and PortiaFor 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 favorite children’s books, dream vacations, and strong opinions about sandy car rides home.What You’ll Hear:Picture Books That Stick With You: From Goodnight Moon to suspiciously persuasive fish, Josh and Wils revisit the children’s books they loved growing up — plus the surprisingly sweet stories inspiring Josh’s own picture book idea.Vacation Personalities Revealed: Are you a beach person, a lake person, or a cabin-in-the-woods person? The conversation drifts through Cape Cod, Hudson Valley escapes, Fire Island plans, and the universal desire to sit still somewhere beautiful.The Art of Traveling Comfortably: Umbrellas, beach proximity, avoiding the dreaded wet-and-sandy ride home — Josh and Wils unpack the tiny vacation details that quietly make or break a trip.CHAPTERS00:00 Favorite children’s books04:44 Josh shares his picture book idea08:47 Vacation styles and sitting still13:00 Beach people vs. lake people16:39 Cape Cod and summer memories18:05 Fire Island plans and beach experiments18:40 Goodnight moon and grateful travelersFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg revisit the golden age of WWE, from Stone Cold Steve Austin to The Undertaker’s undead era.What You’ll Hear:The Attitude Era Lives Forever: KP and Matt swap memories from late-’90s wrestling fandom, including antihero icons, giant personalities, and the strangely comforting chaos of WWE storylines.The Most Ridiculous Wrestling Lore: From Kane’s fire-filled backstory to Rikishi’s unforgettable finishing move, they explore the wonderfully over-the-top logic that made wrestling impossible to stop watching.Royal Rumble Rules: A sleepy deep dive into why the Royal Rumble remains one of wrestling’s greatest inventions — plus the drinking game that turned KP into a lifelong fan.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to The Nightly01:10 Stone Cold Steve Austin memories06:00 The Undertaker and Kane lore10:50 How WWE storylines work12:30 Wildest wrestling plotlines14:10 Going to WWE events in person17:15 Rikishi and the Stink Face19:00 Why the Royal Rumble rulesFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander from thrift store mysteries to reality TV rabbit holes, with a surprising amount of turtle expertise along the way.What You’ll HearThe Legend of Gilbert: A thrifted green mug sparks an investigation.Reality TV University: The conversation drifts through Kardashians, reality TV scandals, and why some reality shows somehow make family logistics feel dramatic.Odd Pets & Side Quests: From rescue cats named Bumpy to a roadside tortoise wandering through a reptile shop, KP and Matt swap stories about the strangely memorable animals people bring into their lives.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Gilbert the mug02:52 Weird creature stores & roadside tortoises05:40 Pet adoption names08:24 The Kardashians... explained very casually11:31 The Furys and reality TV awkwardness14:18 Love Island scandals & Westgate15:34 Scandoval enters the chat17:08 Molly-Mae & influencer exhaustion18:00 WWE reality shows & wrestling nostalgia19:49 Goodnight to GilbertFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg tumble from championship snooker to ancient Greek jokes to one very confusing cast list.What You’ll HearThe Snooker Rabbit Hole: Matt breaks down the surprisingly glamorous world of professional snooker, from perfect games to tiny theater championships and a 22-year-old world champion with a remarkable story.Reading Rules and Book Guilt: KP and Matt unpack the strange pressure to finish books you’re no longer enjoying, plus the very specific chaos of trying to read two books at once.The Billy Zane Conspiracy: A casual conversation about movie trailers spirals into a full-blown investigation into whether Billy Zane was secretly in The Mummy all along.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & snooker obsessions03:28 The Crucible and championship stories05:22 Could KP have been a javelin star?09:05 Outdoor gyms and 75 Hard12:02 Fiction vs nonfiction reading14:40 The freedom to quit bad books16:24 Ancient Greek comedy and Shakespeare19:31 Movie trailers spoil everything21:47 The Mummy and the Billy Zane Mandela effectFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander through the wonderfully strange world of shoes, games, and very specific hobbies.What You’ll Hear:The Shoe Rabbit Hole: From Clarks Originals to surrealist Birkenstocks to impossibly pointy cowboy boots, KP and Matt swap favorite footwear finds and debate the value of a whimsical shoe.A Sport Called Welly Wanging: Matt introduces KP to the delightfully low-tech pastime of throwing rain boots across a field. It’s part village fair tradition, part accidental athletic event.The Pop-Tart Game Saga Continues: KP gives an update on her Goodwill chessboard adventure and opens up a mysterious Pop-Tart card game that somehow involves multiple rulebooks, refrigerators, and foil cards.CHAPTERS00:00 Travel catch-up and shoe talk 01:30 Clarks Originals and outlet shopping 05:23 shoes and street food 06:44 What is welly wanging 10:00 Winklepickers and pointy boots 12:52 The Goodwill chessboard saga 14:30 The surprisingly complex Pop-Tart game 20:19 Goodnights to welly wangers and Liam GallagherFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman unravel the strange comfort of murder mysteries and the surprisingly painful reality of friendship breakups.What You’ll HearThe Lena Dunham Rewatch Spiral: Wils revisits Girls after finishing Lena Dunham’s memoir and reflects on why certain shows hit differently the second time around.The Friendship Breakup Cinematic Universe: From The Banshees of Inisherin to real-life falling outs, Josh and Wils talk about why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating — and why the entertainment industry still hasn’t fully cracked the genre.Everyone’s Solving Murders: The conversation wanders through White Lotus, Search Party, Only Murders in the Building, and more as they try to figure out why every modern TV show suddenly needs a corpse to keep audiences watching.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & bedside table books01:30 Lena Dunham memoir thoughts03:40 Why Girls still feels inspiring06:00 Friendship breakup stories in TV and film08:30 DTF St. Louis and messy mysteries11:00 The challenge of ongoing murder mystery shows13:00 Why Search Party worked so well16:00 The problem with accidental detectives18:00 Why every show needs a murder now20:20 The Residence and mystery TV recommendations21:20 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap celebrity sighting stories before diving into a very passionate debate about the greatest living American songwriters.What You’ll Hear:Neighborhood Celebrities: From grumpy dogs meeting famous actors to spotting Anna Wintour in Brooklyn, Wils and Josh compare notes on the surprisingly normal lives of very recognizable people.Dance Floor Energy Shifts: Wils shares the exact moment a Bridgerton afterparty transformed when Shonda Rhimes decided it was finally time to dance.The Great Songwriter Debate: Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, Fiona Apple, and more enter the chat as the hosts unpack The New York Times list of America’s greatest living songwriters — plus who they think got left out.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Maggie the pug update01:30 Celebrity dog walks in Brooklyn04:30 Brad Pitt changes the room07:15 Anna Wintour breakfast order09:15 Greatest living songwriters debate12:30 Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift & Missy Elliott21:00 Biggest omissions from the list22:45 Goodnight Joni MitchellFor 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.

Matt Bragg and KP Parker spiral into appliance obsession, magical thinking, and one very stylish cat.What You’ll Hear:Air Fryer Era Begins: Matt shares life on the other side of a Costco purchase, where everything suddenly feels air fryable and possibly improved.Blend It or Fry It: A surprisingly philosophical framework for modern living emerges, with smoothies, oranges, and kitchen gadget loyalty at its core.Magic or Mind Games: A late-night deep dive into mentalism, video essays, and why sometimes it’s nicer not to know how the trick works.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & air fryer confession02:16 The blender vs air fryer dilemma05:00 Backyard oranges and citrus philosophy08:00 Cat sunglasses reveal11:46 A five-hour mentalism rabbit hole14:50 Magicians, mind readers, and being amazed17:30 Vegas, spectacle, and lobster buffets18:30 Sweet goodnights to inventors and mentalists 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg plan last-minute weekend getaways with surprisingly specific stops.What You’ll HearA Trip Built on One Perfect Idea: A birthday getaway to Tucson starts with a single unforgettable destination—and grows into a delightfully niche itinerary.Tiny Museums, Big Opinions: From intricate miniatures to Old West towns, the joy of oddly specific attractions takes center stage.Across the Pond Planning: A UK work trip gets the same treatment, with underground tunnels, modest hotels, and a gentle debate over which Torrington reigns supreme.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & vacation cravings01:35 Tucson plans begin03:00 Museums and miniatures08:00 Old West towns & travel tips10:05 UK trip planning starts12:00 Underground tunnels in Exeter14:25 Great Torrington vs Torrington, Connecticut18:00 Wrapping up & goodnightsFor 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.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg spiral into an online auction rabbit hole.What You’ll HearA Very Specific Shopping Problem: What starts as one thoughtful birthday gift turns into a growing collection of chess boards, unexpected shipping fees, and a plea for strangers to outbid her.Karaoke at 2AM: A medieval-themed party ends in goblets, stockades, and a surprisingly emotional rotation of songs that no one saw coming.The Price of Nostalgia: From vintage TV props to Pop-Tarts the game, they wonder what’s actually worth bidding on—and when to walk away.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:25 KP's chess board situation escalates03:00 Vintage finds and shipping regrets06:45 Getting outbid in real time10:00 The auction that got away12:40 Late-night karaoke energy16:40 A medieval-themed party recap19:00 Karaoke philosophies20:25 Goodnights & unexpected heroesFor 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.

Matt Bragg and KP Parker peek behind the curtain of pawn shops, casting calls, and truly humbling commercial work.What You’ll HearPawn Shop Reality Check: From late-night TV obsessions to real-life visits, they sort through what pawn shops are actually like—and what’s probably staged for the cameras.The Casting Email That Stung: A dream gig in Japan takes a sharp turn thanks to one very specific casting requirement, leaving Matt with questions he didn’t expect to ask.Nom Nom Nom, Professionally: KP shares the story of a commercial that went off the rails, and the strange, slightly surreal art of doing embarrassing things on cue.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:26 Pawn shops vs reality TV03:30 Are those shows staged06:00 The casting email story10:00 Commercials and self-tapes11:00 The “nom nom nom” moment14:00 The business side of showbiz17:00 Winding down 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 Wils Pelton swap stories from the standup stage and discuss Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz, Channing Tatum, and some very public celebrity feelings.What You’ll Hear:A Crowd That Snaps, Not Laughs: Wils shares a surreal comedy show where the audience traded laughs for snaps, and what it takes to stay grounded when the vibe goes sideways.When Crowd Work Gets Personal: From eager oversharers to tiaras with a backstory, Josh and Wils explore the delicate dance of talking to strangers mid-set.Celebrity Feelings, Posted Publicly: A whirlwind through pop culture heartbreak, from engagements to Instagram poetry, and why messy emotions can feel oddly endearing.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & pillow fort check-in03:19 Crowd work and silent rooms06:00 The tiara story09:00 Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles engagement11:30 Channing Tatum’s poem14:30 Celebrity breakup behavior17:30 Romantic gestures and cooking stories20:00 Goodnight wishesFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap a small-world dating story and weigh in on a very questionable dinner table gadget.What You’ll Hear:A match, a mix-up, a shared vacation: Wils recounts a dating app coincidence that might turn into a weeklong getaway with a near-stranger—and why it’s both funny and slightly risky.Would you record your dinner table?: A listener brings a new gadget into question, and the conversation turns to privacy, practicality, and whether some moments are better left unrecorded.When you don’t know your own favorites: Thoughtful advice for anyone who’s ever shaped their answers to please others—and how to gently start figuring out what you actually like.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:25 A dating app coincidence02:30 Would you still go on the date04:00 Meeting your partner at the wrong time08:10 Listener question: recording dinner conversations10:00 Genius idea or total nonsense12:30 Advice: not knowing your own preferences17:00 Learning to trust your own answersFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap notes on making a home feel just right.Fresh Start Energy: Wils chases a second wave of decorating momentum, from swapping knobs to trusting a furniture delivery app for the very first time. The Cost of Taste: A surprisingly passionate dive into art framing, why it costs so much, and when it might (or might not) be worth it. Plus, the tiny details that can quietly change a room.Comfort vs. Effort: From sweaters and stage outfits to suits as productivity tools, they explore how what we wear shapes how we feel—and whether there’s a perfect middle ground between sweatpants and structure.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:52 Decorating momentum & bedroom updates03:00 Facebook Marketplace finds & delivery gamble05:00 Art, framing, and sticker shock12:00 Our “When I have money” signs13:30 Sweaters, style, and being perceived16:00 Shorts, summer, and outfit dilemmas17:00 Suits and productivity experiments19:00 Comfortable clothes vs. getting things doneFor 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.