Living Alone After College w/ Kristen Meinzer

Bring Back DVDs! w/ Kristen Meinzer

Kristen Meinzer explores the surprising comfort of physical media with a caller, from beloved books and Blu-rays to the simple joy of choosing something from your own shelf. What You’ll Hear The Little Rituals of Growing Up: Kristen reflects on childhood memories of voting with her mom, balancing checkbooks, and the everyday moments that once felt like the ultimate signs of adulthood—and which ones still do. Why Ownership Feels Different: A conversation about what we lose when everything lives in the cloud, why physical books, records, and movies create a deeper connection, and the surprising reality of "buying" digital media. Starting a Collection Without Breaking the Bank: Practical, encouraging advice for anyone curious about collecting physical media, plus a reminder that your favorite movie doesn't have to impress anyone but you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & childhood signs of adulthood 03:53 Meet Callum from Washington, DC 05:27 The case for physical media 12:05 How to start a collection 17:12 Bringing back a little analog joy 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.

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.