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The Nightly
Where your late night thoughts go to rest. Monday through Saturday, listeners call in to share whatever's on their mind before bed. On Sunday, we take a deep dive on one of the week’s topics. What’s on your mind tonight? 904-NIGHTLY (904-644-4859) and thenightly@hatch.co
Hosted by Matt Bragg, Josh Gondelman, and Greta Johnsen.
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Episodes
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Burlesque, Bravery, and a Cat Costume
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Joy about her ever-expanding costume room, the night she cried during her very first burlesque class, and the train conductor…
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Rest Is Not Something You Earn
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Sahar about trading hustle mode for five-minute walks, kitchen squats, and the radical idea that rest doesn't have to be…
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Kelly Clarkson & Other Crimes For Bed w/ Deanna Ortiz
Matt Bragg and Deanna Ortiz trade notes on the Kelly Clarkson & Brooklyn shop showdown, the new seasons of It's Crime For Bed, and the strange legend of the…
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Finally, An Umbrella She Loves
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Sarah about embracing daylight saving time, finding the clear umbrella that changed her rainy days, and feeding peanuts to a…
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Sunday Edition: Dogs in Costumes w/ Fern Watt
Greta Johnsen talks with writer Fern Watt about the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade and why dogs make the best icebreakers with strangers. What You'll…
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Costume Making is Her Passion
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Nicole about Halloween costume-making for her daughter, from a papier-mâché submarine to this year's sparkly, spandex-heavy…
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Father-Daughter Halloween Costumes
Matt Bragg talks with caller Mike about father-daughter Halloween costume pairings, the economics of trick-or-treating candy, and the surprisingly spooky…
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The Ultimate Halloween Movie Marathon
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Tim about his elaborate October movie marathon, from Witchy Wednesday to Sequel Saturday, and the campy gems most people have…
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Her Wedding Dress, Zombified
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Lauren about turning her wedding dress into a zombie bride costume and planning a Dracula-themed murder mystery for her…
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What Makes A True Halloween Wedding?
Matt Bragg talks with caller Alex about her Halloween wedding, two guests in hyper-realistic pigeon heads, and the great debate over what percentage dead is…
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The Neighborhood That Wins Halloween
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Kathryn from Wichita, Kansas about her neighborhood's over-the-top Halloween traditions, from giant skeletons and fog machines…
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Sunday Edition: Bedazzling w/ Liberty Hardy
Greta Johnsen catches up with friend, book critic and crafter Liberty Hardy about the art of bedazzling. What You'll Hear: A Bedazzled Bucket Begins It All…
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The Joy of Being Bad at a Hobby
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Abbie about giving herself permission to waste time, falling for hobbies she's bad at, and the bedazzled dog portrait that…
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The Upright Bass Is The Best Instrument
Matt Bragg talks with caller Alejandro about the upright bass, from its car-shopping logistics and toddler-inflicted scratches to its secret role in rock and…
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Anatomy of a Falafel & The Fruitalist
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Heather about her elaborate Oscars-night food pun contest, from a falafel crime scene to a rotisserie chicken nun. What You'll…
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Let's Go Back To Being Unreachable
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Allison about Baby-G watches, Delia's catalog pages, and the magic of waiting for the bus with nothing but your own thoughts…
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Matt Finally Meets Greta
Matt Bragg and Greta Johnsen trade transatlantic small talk about Fairbanks winters, fancy hotel gyms, anti-umbrella philosophy, and the eternal confusion of…
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A Swiss Senior Year, Texas Style
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Tomas about trading the Swiss school system for Texas sunshine, a seventeen-hour bus ride across the Alps, and the shawarma…
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Sunday Edition: The Big Goose's Owner
Matt Bragg tracks down Yashi, the original owner of Big Goose (the four-foot stuffed goose that caller Julia chat with him about), to learn its true origin…
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Getting Nostalgic At 30,000 Feet
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Natalie about her six-hour flight habit of scrolling through 40,000 photos, the vulnerability of reliving a decade of…
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The Weird Sounds We Fall Asleep To
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Anita about her love of ASMR role-play videos, ten-hour boxed fan loops, and rewatching Frasier in Spanish to drift off. What…
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Diary of an LA Business Owner
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Elani about renting her event space while Paula Abdul sat in the next room and later spotting her own hallway on a reality TV…
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That Job Sounds Terrible, Honestly
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Sylvia about trading her Google paycheck for a Silicon Valley gamble, the layoff that blindsided her, and the 3 a.m. regrets…
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The Big Goose She Couldn't Say No To
Matt Bragg talks with caller Julia about the four-foot goose she rescued off Facebook Marketplace, her theory on manufactured whimsy, and the actor's trick of…
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Sorry, Your Pet Isn't Charming Me
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Savannah about why her friends' pets never quite charm her through a screen, her cat Daisy's medieval-gremlin face, and the…
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Sunday Edition: Quit w/ Lindsay Crouse
Matt Bragg talks with journalist Lindsay Crouse about the guilt of dreading a workout, the zebrafish who know when to stop fighting the tide, and why quitting…
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Too Much On Your Plate
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Courtney about juggling new motherhood and a full high school teaching load, and why aiming for "the 87% club" might be the…
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The Case for Ugly Comedians
Matt Bragg talks with caller Tony about his stand-up comedy class, the humbling art of never being the hero of your own joke, and his personal campaign to get…
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Your Sign to Give Yourself Grace
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Lindsay about mistaking empathy for weakness, the guilt of delegating too little or too much, and why she deserves an hour…
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The Hobby Problem
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Dave about his 1,019-day chess streak, his first wobbly zipper on a hand-sewn leather wallet, and why being merely amiable at…
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Why Hannah Refuses to Run Anymore
Matt Bragg talks with caller Hannah about her long-standing hatred of running, the truth behind getting "toned," and why strength training might be the better…
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It Started With A Fake Tattoo Sleeve
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Brian about his eight-year tradition of full-sleeve fake tattoo birthday parties, the glitter koi fish that started it all…
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Sunday Edition: Aggressively Delightful w/ Negin Farsad
Greta Johnsen talks with comedian Negin Farsad about becoming aggressively delightful, the science behind chatting up strangers, and why lowering your…
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New City, No Friends? Let's Fix That
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Gaby about her move from New York to San Francisco, her first-ever Bumble BFF date, and the surprisingly great case for…
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Being Outnumbered By Dogs
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Kaitlyn about one day having her last dog, the chihuahua who runs her household from a rug, and the joyful chaos of being…
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Messiest House in the Friend Group?
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Neil about his fear of having the messiest house among his friends, the dishwasher he can't bring himself to unload, and why…
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Why Buffy Still Saves Us All
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Elisa about her ongoing Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch, the show's lessons on teamwork and humanity, and the complicated…
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Spinning Wool & Sheep Gossip
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Rima about her spinning wheels, a headstrong ewe named Snowflake, and the slow, satisfying craft of turning fleece into yarn. What…
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My Favorite Party Flourish Will Surprise You
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Alice about her cursed bird puzzle, her friend's deviled-egg Jell-O shots, and the thoughtful ways good hosts take care of…
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Sunday Edition: Meditating In Nature
Greta Johnsen and guest Titi Shodiya wander through creeping phlox, chatty tree roots, and a birdsong app that turns every walk into a symphony. What You'll…
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My Dog Only Loves His Own Kind
Matt Bragg talks with caller Susanne about her dog Bernie, who adores every poodle mix he meets and treats all other breeds like unwelcome coworkers. What…
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The Alphabet Trick for Insomnia
Matt Bragg talks with caller RyanMae about her sleep coach's no-nonsense rules, a weighted eye mask, and the grocery-store alphabet game that knocks her out…
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Plant Blindness vs. Tree Maximalists
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Ben about plant blindness, the quiet magic of birch trees, and why his 9-foot houseplant basically counts as a pet. What You'll…
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The Dog That Ate A $20 Bill
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Suzanne about becoming an unexpected dog person. What You'll Hear: From Skeptic to Superfan: Greta opens with her own soft spot…
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Talking Through the Post-Grad Scaries
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Nike, a Buffalo college senior, about post-grad panic, her NHL public relations internship, and why excitement and anxiety…
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An Ode To Women's Football
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Heather about volunteering for the Bay Area's new women's tackle football team, the electric energy of game day, and the…
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Sunday Edition: The Comedian's Guide To Sleeping On The Road
Josh Gondelman talks with comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson about her worst-ever Airbnb (black mold, no shower door, a bathroom sink built for a doll) and the…
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Troubles With Friends
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Megan about a potentially jealous friend, the awkward plus-one invite to an upcoming event, and whether some friendships are worth…
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Why She Can't Quit 90 Day Fiancé
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Sarah about the addictive chaos of 90 Day Fiancé, the psychology of marrying a stranger on camera, and her own brush with an…
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Paul McCartney Said She Has Great Taste
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Stephanie about the time Paul McCartney praised her taste in music and the tattoo she might get to prove it happened. What…
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When Your Cat Only Speaks Korean
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Elsa about whether her Korean-speaking cat will understand her English-only husband, the cutest bilingual nicknames, and a plan…
- The Nightly
So Your Toddler Suddenly Loves Baseball
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Corinne about her toddler's sudden baseball obsession, a kitchen spatula turned home run bat, and how to grow a family fandom…
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Highs & Lows of Hosting Strangers
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Joy about turning a spare room into an Airbnb spot and the psychology of gray floors versus a sunny yellow wall. What You'll…
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Sunday Edition: Cart Narcs w/ Agent Sebastian
Matt Bragg sits down with cart-return crusader Sebastian Garrett Davis (aka Agent Sebastian from Cart Narcs) to unpack entitled strangers and the surprising…
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Let's Unpack Unpacking
Matt Bragg talks with caller Alicia about her chaotic New York move, her stash of mismatched Band-Aids and multiplying bay leaves, and the memory box she can…
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Trolley Parks and Vigilante Justice
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Amber about entitled strangers, airport etiquette meltdowns, and the strange thrill of calling out a guy who wouldn't return his…
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Chasing That Late-Night Drive Feeling
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Jonathan about chasing the magic of a late-night convertible drive, his homebody dog Felix, and whether a quarter-life crisis…
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The Joy of Bumping Into People
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Arielle about the meticulous list she keeps of every stranger and old friend she's ever bumped into, the math behind…
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One-on-One vs. Group Hangs
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Eleanor about ditching friend groups for deeper one-on-one connections, the quiet joy of a good double date, and the…
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The Doll She Bought Her Mom
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Anne about her reverse nostalgia for wire-rim glasses and big jeans, her new obsession with friendship bracelets, and the…