The World Cup & Miracle On Grass

Wisconsin Merch & Stolen Montana Valor

KP Parker and Matt Bragg wander from Wisconsin lake merch to ferret racing, quiet camping, and the noble art of retiring into the woods. What You’ll Hear Lake Life and Stolen Valor: KP shares the story behind her Wisconsin shirt, her Montana sweatshirt with no Montana backstory, and the adult-brain challenge of learning to swim. Cute Animals, Questionable Roommates: Beavers, koalas, chinchillas, ferrets, and dangling caterpillars all get their sleepy little moment in the spotlight. Peace, Quiet, and One-Word Stories: KP makes the case for serene camping, then admits she was once gently scolded by a park ranger for laughing too loudly after midnight. CHAPTERS 00:00 Wisconsin merch and stolen Montana valor 02:00 Learning to swim... as an adult 03:24 Beavers, koalas, and ferrets, oh my 06:38 Chinchilla roommates and ferret smells 08:43 Ferret racing and tiny tube athletes 10:39 Dangling caterpillars 13:11 Polly’s Book Club flyer 14:20 Kid-friendly camping and protecting your peace 16:29 A park ranger story time 18:35 Adult lego problems 20:31 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.

Skills We Wish We Had

Matt Bragg and KP Parker wonder which surprisingly attainable life skills are still worth learning. What You’ll Hear: The Skill We Missed: Matt brings a supermarket-walk revelation to the table: why aren’t we better at throwing things? The conversation drifts into running, math, and the oddly specific talents they wish they had. Treat Books & Reading Hacks: KP reveals the truth behind her speedy reading style, while Matt shares his latest sci-fi obsession. Along the way, they compare comfort reads, ambitious books, and the joy of finding stories that pull you in. LAN Parties, Sour Candy & Energy Drinks: A nostalgic detour into gaming nights leads to dangerously sour snacks, age-restricted caffeine, and a heartfelt appreciation for people who take their jobs very seriously. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & a supermarket thought 01:24 Skills we wish we had 03:00 Running, math & speed reading 11:50 The Last of Us and favorite games 14:05 LAN party nostalgia 15:30 The world’s sourest candy 16:25 Energy drink age limits 18:35 Good nights & the Corby trouser press 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.

Why Would Anyone Live Near Alligators?

Matt Bragg opens the Pillow Fort phone lines for a listener with one very reasonable question: why would anyone choose to live near alligators? What You’ll Hear Costco Confessions: Matt shares the details of his latest bulk-buy receipt, from tea bags to cat litter to the mysterious items no one remembers purchasing. Alligator Anxiety: Caller Josh wonders how people calmly coexist with giant reptiles, especially when “just chilling in the water” still involves teeth. Wildlife PR Problems: Deer have Bambi, alligators have… less helpful branding. Matt and Josh consider whether fear can be normalized. CHAPTERS 00:00 Matt's Costco receipt 03:48 Caller Josh joins the Pillow Fort 04:35 Why live near alligators? 07:24 Deer, ticks, and acceptable neighbors 08:40 Alligator vs crocodile PR 10:25 Josh’s Florida alligator encounter 14:00 Can you tune out alligator fear? 17:31 Progress toward alligator acceptance 18:09 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.

How Many Holes Does a Straw Have? w/ Ian Chillag

Josh Gondelman and guest host Ian Chillag answer life’s smallest household questions with surprisingly big philosophical energy. What You’ll Hear Egg Carton Etiquette: Josh and Ian consider the proper way to remove eggs from a carton, from careful balance to full refrigerator performance art. Toilet Paper Freedom: A classic over-or-under debate becomes a gentle invitation to let go of tiny household rules that may not need ruling. The Straw Question: Caller Mo brings a deceptively simple mystery to the table: how many holes does a straw actually have? The answer may be one, two, zero, infinity, or somehow... five?! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & greetings 01:00 Listener Wendy’s egg carton question 03:34 Egg patterns and refrigerator delight 06:12 Toilet paper philosophy 08:51 Caller Mo poses a question about straw holes 10:39 The case for zero holes 12:17 Milkshakes, tunnels, and perspective 17:42 The infinite hole theory 20:00 The answer might be five? 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.

Can You Outrun A Goat? w/ Ian Chillag

Josh Gondelman and Ian Chillag swap favorite zoo memories and tackle a surprisingly serious question about racing animals. What You’ll Hear: Checking In on the Animals: Ian shares stories from his old Chicago zoo route, from optimistic flamingos on gray winter days to wild dogs that seem just as curious about people as people are about them. The Case of the Massachusetts Polar Bear: A conversation about memorable zoo residents turns into a delightful meditation on polar bears, Coca-Cola ads, and the strange places animals sometimes call home. One Mile. One Animal. Who Wins?: Listener Jacob poses a deceptively tricky challenge: what’s the fastest animal you could beat in a one-mile race? Expect spirited arguments, questionable confidence, and some surprisingly strategic animal scouting. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Ian joins The Nightly 01:31 Zoo visits and animal regulars 05:06: Polar bears and Coca-Cola memories 09:36 Caller Jacob's animal race question 13:00 Could you outrun an alligator? 15:30 Gorillas, chickens, and Olympic animals 21:00 Final animal race picks 22:21 Goodnights and mongoose dreams 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.