New Socks & the Smell of the Summer

New Socks & the Smell of the Summer

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg beat the heat with holiday laundry, fresh socks, and a sleepy round of summertime "would you rather." What You’ll Hear Heat Waves & Holiday Packing: Matt makes the case for cold weather, nice jackets, and the strange fashion sacrifices required before a vacation. The New Sock Renaissance: A humble drawer refresh becomes a surprisingly powerful act of self-care, with a few SpongeBob socks left in the emotional archive. Summer Hits & Poolside Peace: Josh and Matt choose between making the song of the summer or starring in a blockbuster, then settle the eternal beach versus pool debate. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 00:36 Matt makes his case against hot weather 02:16 Holiday laundry and World Cup optimism 04:36 Sports fandom, comedy, and useful delusion 07:00 The joy of buying new socks 12:34 Happy Fourth of July and housewarming parties 14:44 Summertime Would You Rather begins 15:00 Summer blockbuster or song of the summer? 19:42 Beach day or pool day? 21:38 Goodnights For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co [https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co]. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts [https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Running 50 Marathons

KP Parker and Caller Rosie talk about chasing a marathon goal that spans all 50 states. What You’ll Hear: A Very Long To-Do List: Rosie shares her quest to run a full marathon in every state, and how a goal that takes years can be surprisingly calming. The Scenic Route: From Philadelphia streets to humid Florida mornings, they explore how running can become a unique way to experience a new place. Finding Your Pace: Rosie reflects on the unexpected moment she fell in love with running and offers gentle advice for anyone thinking about starting their own endurance journey. CHAPTERS 00:00 Movie theater memberships and popcorn economics 03:30 Meet Rosie and her 50-state marathon goal 06:35 Favorite races and seeing cities on foot 07:04 Hills, humidity, and race-day challenges 08:00 The marathon with a donkey 09:30 Learning to love long-distance running 10:30 Advice for aspiring marathoners 13:00 Why so many biologists run long distances 13:46 Marathon-running parents and goodnight wishes For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co [https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co]. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts [https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Imperfect Bedtime Routine w/ Greta Johnsen

Greta Johnsen talks to a caller about bedtime routines, imperfect habits, and the small rituals that help a busy household wind down. What You’ll Hear The Myth of the Perfect Routine: Virginia shares what evenings actually look like in her Brooklyn home, from late dinners and dog walks to navigating a teenager’s sudden bursts of nighttime creativity. The 87 Percent Club: Greta explores why routines don’t have to be perfect to be helpful, and how a little self-compassion can make bedtime feel a lot less like homework. Tiny Rituals, Big Comfort: From horoscopes and short stories to beloved lip balms and the joy of a perfectly dialed-in mattress, a conversation about the little things that make bedtime feel like home. CHAPTERS 01:13 Meet Virginia from Brooklyn 03:49 What an ideal evening looks like 07:49 Short stories for winding down 09:00 Letting go of bedtime perfection 13:00 Finding a show to watch together 17:24 Favorite lip balms For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co [https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co]. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts [https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Helpful Bedtime Ghost w/ Greta Johnsen

Greta Johnsen takes a call about mysterious nighttime noises, possible ghosts, and the surprisingly practical perks of a haunted house. What You’ll Hear The Ghost Test: When weird sounds, misplaced keys, and flickering lights could just as easily be everyday life, how would you know if a ghost had moved in? Greta and caller Alex investigate. Tea, Spices, and Other Evidence: A conversation that wanders delightfully through chamomile pronunciations, alphabetized spice racks, and the comfort of a well-earned bedtime routine. Dream House Haunting: If a ghost were real, could it do something useful? From making iced tea to changing fitted sheets, Greta and Alex imagine the ultimate sleep-supportive spirit. CHAPTERS 01:25 A mysterious nighttime noise 05:00 The spice rack test 10:49 Chamomile tea talk 16:43 Designing the ideal bedtime ghost 17:28 Goodnight to Mom For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co [https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co]. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts [https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Comic Book Bedtime Story w/ Greta Johnsen

Greta Johnsen chats with listener Ian about comic books, comfort reads, and the surprisingly cozy art of adaptation. What You’ll Hear The Perfect Wind-Down: Ian explains why comic books became his bedtime ritual, and how a few pages can help quiet the noise of a busy day. Finding Yourself Again: A conversation about parenthood, personal hobbies, and rediscovering old passions during life’s biggest transitions. When Adaptations Actually Work: From graphic novels to blockbuster movies, Greta and Ian explore what makes a great adaptation—and why sometimes the screen version wins. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & listener call 01:18 Why comic books help Ian fall asleep 04:00 Rediscovering comics after becoming a parent 07:42 Graphic novels Greta loves 08:53 Recommendations for comic newcomers 11:05 The art of adaptation 13:17 Dune, fandom, and faithful changes 15:00 When the adaptation is better 17:35 Little Women and favorite book-to-screen stories 19:26 Surprise cameos and familiar faces 22:06 Goodnights and Buffy the bull terrier puppy For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co [https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co]. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts [https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.