The Nightly

What It Feels Like to Go Viral

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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro 01:05 The night of endless birthdays 04:20 Multi-stop socializing strategy 11:08 What’s your top three lately 13:00 NBA playoffs and Widow’s Bay 15:05 The Babadook party tweet 17:35 Favorite internet posts of all time 22:10 Bean soup theory explained 25:05 Three drinks at once goes viral 31:40 Josh’s current top three 35:12 Goodnights to the Babadook 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.

“Lesbians Know The Guys To Fix The Stuff”

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 Hear The 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro 01:05 New air conditioner celebrations 06:50 The impossible search for a good AC unit 11:15 Mid-century chair shopping anxiety 18:10 Why office chairs cost so much 22:45 The tiny glasses screw emergency 29:00 A surprisingly easy glasses repair 33:10 Knowing a guy for everything and saying goodnight 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.

Dumplings, Parachute Play & Sweet Gifts

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman chat youth trend reports, nostalgic toys, and surprisingly romantic anniversary gifts. What You’ll Hear The 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 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 dumplings 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.

Introducing: Ophelia, A Shakespeare Romantasy

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 [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.

Honest Thoughts on Survivor 50 Final Five Players

KP Parker and Matt Bragg break down the Survivor 50 final five (well, mostly KP). What You’ll Hear The 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Survivor finale excitement 03:05 Meet the final five 09:40 The Rizgod strategy breakdown 16:20 Jonathan Young hammock politics 21:10 Aubrey’s legendary bad attitude 27:35 MrBeast enters Survivor 33:15 Squid Game casting stories 39:40 Fake babies and reality TV lies 45:00 Saying goodnight to the Rizgod 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.