Should You Honeymoon in Polar Bear Town? w/ Kristen Meinzer

Living Alone After College w/ Kristen Meinzer

Kristen Meinzer talks to a listener about graduation, empty apartments, and the strange in-between season that comes after a big life change. What You’ll Hear The Quiet After Commencement: Just days after graduating college, Kyra finds herself living alone for the first time. What happens when a home that was full of friends suddenly gets very, very quiet? Are You a Roommate Person?: Kristen reflects on her own experience living solo, while exploring the different ways people find comfort, connection, and community. Building a New Routine: From coffee shop writing sessions to future adventures at Disney, a conversation about navigating uncertainty and creating something to look forward to each day. CHAPTERS 00:37 Meet Kyra from Evanston 03:28 Finding a new routine 07:24 Does a busy schedule change everything? 09:43 Advice for the transition period 14:18 Kristen’s first solo apartment 16:13 The Disney College Program adventure 18:37 A goodnight to former roommates 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.

Should You Honeymoon in Polar Bear Town? w/ Kristen Meinzer

Kristen Meinzer helps a newlywed decide whether a long-dreamed-of polar bear adventure belongs on the honeymoon itinerary. What You’ll Hear The Honeymoon Dilemma: Noreen shares her dream of visiting Churchill, Manitoba—a remote Canadian town famous for polar bears, beluga whales, and unforgettable wildlife encounters—and wonders if it’s the right choice for a honeymoon. A Love Letter to Canada: From Niagara Falls and ice wine to Prince Edward Island and Anne of Green Gables, Kristen and Noreen swap favorite Canadian memories and travel dreams. When to Save a Dream Trip: Together, they explore whether some adventures deserve their own spotlight—and why a future anniversary trip might be the perfect excuse for a little novelty, wonder, and just a hint of peril. CHAPTERS 01:37 The case for Churchill, Manitoba 05:04 Growing up with polar bear dreams 07:10 Favorite places in Canada 12:21 What do we do with old travel memories? 13:41 Honeymoon or separate adventure? 17:40 Goodnights and prom season 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.

Sunday Edition: Writing a Graphic Novel

On this special Sunday interview episode, Josh Gondelman is joined by guest JD Amato, a writer whose debut middle grade graphic novel (The Endless Game) was published earlier this year. They wander into the flashlight-lit world of graphic novels, childhood games, and bedtime imagination. What You’ll Hear The Endless Game Begins: JD shares how his new graphic novel grew into an 80-year game of capture the flag, complete with secret roles, neighborhood lore, and the kind of adventure that keeps kids reading past bedtime. Kids, Bikes, and Big Feelings: Josh and JD talk about writing for young readers, building characters who feel real, and why even the quiet kid hiding in the bushes deserves a heroic moment. Comics Before Dreams: Inspired by listener Ian, JD reflects on why graphic novels might be the perfect pre-sleep stretch for your imagination. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & welcome to our guest, JD Amato! 01:40 Kids reading past bedtime 03:00 Why graphic novels make great bedtime reading 04:26 The Endless Game and an 80-year capture the flag adventure 05:13 Turning the story into a visual world 07:38 Sophie Morse’s character designs 09:06 Building color, place, and visual flow 10:37 Writing without over-outlining 13:36 Discovering characters through the story 15:19 Drawing bikes 200 times 16:22 Setting the book in a no-screens 90s world 17:33 Kick the Can, flashlight tag, and neighborhood rules 19:16 Writing big feelings for kids 21:33 What role would you play in the game? 22:00 Comics as dream preparation 25:00 Good nights 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.

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.