Why Shrek Was So Formative w/ Oscar Montoya

The World Cup & Miracle On Grass

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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & World Cup excitement 01:14 The Miracle on Grass begins 08:53 How far has US soccer come 09:31 Olympians, amateurs & day jobs 12:39 World Cup travel plans 14:00 The Great Pig War 19:19 Goodnights & final thoughts 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.

Reddit Bad Dating Story & the Type A/B Personality Test

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 Hear The 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & a work-trip romance begins 01:04 The instant connection story 02:13 Red flags on the return visit 04:06 The balcony escape plan 06:03 Dating too fast 08:28 Advice for "Mark" and the mystery woman 10:01 What is a Type B personality? 12:57 Matt takes the Type A vs Type B personality test 16:00 The results are in! 18:22 Good nights and final thoughts 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.

I Took Two Ferries to Get Here w/ Alison Leiby

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 Hear Ferry 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & ferry weather appreciation 02:22 Lighthouse group texts & boat enthusiasm 05:26 Two ferries to a comedy show 08:07 The internet’s favorite ferry account 09:00 Could Alison captain a ferry 11:22 Toronto’s airport ferry memories 13:48 The art of naming boats 15:17 Ferries to spas and beaches 17:05 Boat names that work and don’t 18:47 Drifting off with ferry dreams 19:01 Goodnight to Lunchbox and Friendship 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.

An Ode to Wet Hot American Summer w/ Alison Leiby

Josh Gondelman and guest host Alison Leiby celebrate 25 years of a comedy classic that shaped their sense of humor. What You’ll Hear The 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & anniversary celebrations 00:40 Why Wet Hot American Summer still works 03:00 Finding your comedy people 05:25 Sketch comedy influences 06:20 Phil Hartman appreciation hour 09:00 Comedy inspirations & creative projects 11:00 Why the movie felt different 13:00 Favorite scenes and big swings 15:10 Cult classics, sequels, and world-building 17:00 Friendship lore and comedy references 18:10 From cult favorite to mainstream influence 20:00 Why the movie still feels timeless 22:00 Goofing off as a life philosophy 23:25 Good nights and college memories 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.

Charlie Puth or Charlie Tooth w/ Alison Leiby

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 Hear Everybody’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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & summer co-hosts 00:25 Surprise Paul at dinner 03:18 Karaoke memories and singing strategies 04:29 Celebrity sightings and party stories 10:09 Getting recognized in the wild 11:52 Final-sale shopping as gambling 14:11 Why craps seems fun 16:37 The desire to be cheered for luck 18:43 Everybody’s here in New York 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.