The Nightly

The Nightly Science Show: Lava Lamps

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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & surviving the heat 01:30 Matt’s new ice machine obsession 04:25 Cooling gadgets and portable AC units 10:25 Waterbeds and rental agreements 12:10 Lava lamps and accidental science lessons 15:00 The cat cooling mat review 15:30 KP’s passion fruit invasion 19:50 Goodnight to waterbeds and chaos 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 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.