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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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Sunday Edition: Postcards From Strangers
Greta Johnsen chats with Ana Campos, the community manager of Postcrossing, about the quiet joy of mailing a postcard to a total stranger. Postcrossing is a…
The NightlyThe Positive Side of Golf Widowhood
Matt Bragg talks with caller Jaimee about her husband's golf obsession, the case for a golf widows' club, and her not-so-secret love of true-crime audiobooks…
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Harry & Meghan: Is the Grass Always Greener?
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Loree about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK, the temptation of a fresh start, and why the grass isn't always greener on the…
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Remembering Dolly w/ Kristen Meinzer
Greta Johnsen talks with Kristen Meinzer about Dolly Parton's legacy of quiet kindness, persistent tattoo rumors, and the pandemic mornings that ran on "9 to…
The NightlyThe Case for Sending Weird Postcards
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Lyndsay about her love of postcards, mildly threatening notes, and the underrated joy of a stuffed mailbox. What You'll Hear…
The NightlyYour Sign to Start Knitting
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Abbie about her 80-hour knitting projects and her surprise wool allergy. What You'll Hear: A Hobby Confession: Josh wonders…
The NightlyThe Secret Art of Shower Belly
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Lauren about her upcoming podcast on bathroom culture and her lifelong ritual that she calls "Shower Belly." What You'll Hear…
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Sunday Edition: All Things Surfing
Josh Gondelman talks with his friend Erin about learning to surf as an adult, the surprising kindness of Rockaway Beach versus the fistfights of "Topangry" LA…
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Career Advice From A Funeral Director/Ice Cream Man
Matt Bragg talks with caller Daphne about brainstorming career pivots, the wisdom of a funeral director who moonlights selling ice cream, and whether an…
The NightlyIs Wikipedia Good or Bad?
Matt Bragg talks with Caller Aaron about his conflicting feelings about using Wikipedia as a legitimately useful, if messy, way to learn. What You'll Hear: A…
The NightlyBreaking Up With My Inbox
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Mark about his plan to break up with email entirely, the horror of unsubscribe exit interviews, and why Christopher Nolan's…
The NightlyFalling Back in Love With Books
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Paul about his reading comeback, the emotional wallop of Hamnet, and why he still craves the smell of a real book. What You'll…
The NightlyHave You Heard of Déjà Rêvé?
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Thomas from Vancouver about déjà rêvé, that eerie feeling that real life is echoing a dream you can't quite place, plus…
The NightlyIn Her New Beach Era
Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Annabel about her surprising new love of the beach as an adult, from her Rockaway-bound bagel runs to the best sleep of her…
The NightlySunday Edition: Why You Can't Switch Sports Teams
Greta Johnsen talks with sports reporter Maggie Hendricks about parallel-universe fan loyalties and why switching teams is never actually on the table. What…
The NightlyCilantro Converts & the Soap Gene
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Alexa about her lifelong cilantro-soap confusion, the genetic quirk behind picky palates, and the joys of turning suspicious…
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Should You Start a Book Club
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Bernadette about her sudden urge to join a book club, the perils of a 6:30 a.m. book meeting, and how to build a club that runs…
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Getting Nerdy In Your 30s
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Joe about the sprawling wooden town of the Maryland Renaissance Faire, his new life as a stone-giant magician in a virtual D&D…
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The Vikings Fan Who Can't Quit
Greta Johnsen talks with Caller Alex from New York about his lifelong loyalty to the maddening Minnesota Vikings (despite note being from Minnesota) and why…
The NightlyImproving Memory Collection
Greta Johnsen talks with caller Kammi all about memory: from nap science and grandma's soap to why eyewitnesses (and spouses) never agree on the color of the…
The NightlyLife With An Expressive Face
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Julia from Long Beach about her impossibly readable face, the four-year-old who refuses to fake a magician's smile, and…
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Sunday Edition: ASMR Tingles w/ The French Whisperer
Greta Johnsen talks with ASMR creator the French Whisperer about purring voices, gentle tapping sounds, and why a good bedtime story should never be too…
The NightlySneaker Towers & Fake Shopping Carts
Josh Gondelman and caller Jina swap confessions about impulse buys, dopamine-chasing shopping apps, and the ever-growing tower of sneakers by his bed. What…
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When Did You Last Buy Bleach?
Matt Bragg talks with caller Val about the magical-question trick that turns awkward small talk into real conversation, and the two try it live with a question…
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Matt vs. Electric Bikes
Matt Bragg talks with caller Carrie about her guilt-ridden case for an e-bike, a crash course in London's mod subculture, and the argument that finally makes a…
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Falling Asleep to a Stranger's Whisper
Matt Bragg talks with caller Gregg about why we distract ourselves from the present moment, and the surprisingly wholesome case for ASMR. What You'll Hear Two…
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Moving On From a Breakup
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Mary Kate about breakups, self-definition, and the mantra she wrote in her journal to get herself through it. What You'll Hear…
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Getting Lost in a Dream About Paris
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Ana about the recurring dream that drops her, lost and hungry, into a Paris she's never actually visited. What You'll Hear A…
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Sunday Edition: Writing Your Way to Sleep
Josh Gondelman talks with psychologist Dr. James Pennebaker about the science of expressive writing, why finger-writing works as well as pen and paper, and how…
The NightlyThe Taurus Who Won't Leave Santa Fe
Josh Gondelman talks with Listener Jake about whether to trade fifteen years of Sante Fe memories for a house in Asheville, ticks and all. What You'll Hear…
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Throwing People Under Buses Since the ’80s
Matt Bragg talks with caller Elise from Brooklyn about the sudden takeover of the phrase "throw someone under the bus," decades-old naval idioms, and the…
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A Kitchen That Only Exists in Memory
Matt Bragg talks with caller Victoria about her parents' newly remodeled kitchen, the rotary phone that outlived a whole house, and the strange nostalgia of…
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Honk If You Hate Bumper Stickers
Matt Bragg talks with caller Sarah, from Rockville, Maryland, about honor roll bumper stickers, headlight eyelashes, and the neighbor who compares herself to a…
The NightlyIn Defense of Big Jersey
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Charlie about which "New" places have quietly out-shined their namesakes, from Jersey to Mexico to a very polite British…
The NightlyA Lithuanian Fairy Tale for Grief
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Sofija about turning her nightly journaling into a Lithuanian fairy tale, and using fiction to process grief and hope. What…
The NightlySunday Edition: Practicing Affirmations
Josh Gondelman invites his wife, author Maris Kreizman, into the Pillow Fort to test-drive real compliments and affirmations on each other. What You'll Hear…
The NightlyTravel Agents vs. Decision Fatigue
Josh Gondelman talks with caller Holly about years of Costa Rica daydreaming, decision fatigue, and the underrated magic of hiring a travel agent. What You'll…
The NightlyCompliments vs. Affirmations
Josh Gondelman takes a late-night call from a listener who's been trying to work on her husband's love language. What You'll Hear "That's a compliment, not an…
The NightlyWisdom Teeth Wisdom w/ Matt Young
Matt Young hosts The Nightly this week and takes a call from Kelsie, a singing teacher in Brisbane, Australia, who has questions about life after getting her…
The NightlyThe Joy of Fatherhood w/ Matt Young
Matt Young helps a caller reflect on how becoming a parent can reshape work, purpose, and what really matters. What You’ll Hear When Priorities Change: caller…
The NightlyStatute of Limitations For Celebrating Holidays w/ Matt Young
Matt Young talks with caller Emily, from Philadelphia, about how long it's reasonable to delay a celebration before letting it go. What You'll Hear Letting go…
The NightlyLucid Dream Adventures w/ Matt Young
Matt Young explores the curious world of lucid dreaming with a caller who's ready to take control of her dreams—even if she's still a little nervous to try…
The NightlySunday Edition: The Grocery Store Experience
Josh Gondelman talks with food retail consultant Jonathan Raduns about zucchini blossoms, garlic scape pesto, and the density test for picking the perfect…
The NightlyAn Ireland Vacation Recap
KP Parker and Matt Bragg reunite after KP's first trip to Ireland, with strong opinions about breakfast food, beige biscuits, and horses wandering the streets…
The NightlyMeet Dad, Hold the Clothes
Josh Gondelman flies solo tonight and fields a call about love, Iceland, and the horror-slash-honor of being naked in front of your girlfriend's dad. What…
The NightlyToo Much and Too Little Clothing w/ Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell talks with caller Janine about closet space and wardrobe habits. What You'll Hear Sleepy time toothpaste, a product that doesn't exist yet…
The NightlyGoodnight, Attic Critters w/ Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell hosts The Nightly this week and takes a call from Chris in Evanston, Illinois, who has some nighttime visitors he can't quite identify. What…
The NightlyTrader Joe's Friends w/ Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell and caller Katie celebrate the small moments of connection that can happen in the grocery store, from friendly checkout conversations to the…
The NightlyWas My Choir A Cult? w/ Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell and caller Matt unpack the surprisingly blurry line between belonging and blind devotion, reflecting on a high school show choir that sometimes…
The NightlySunday Edition: Inventing Mascots
In this Sunday Edition of The Nightly, Josh Gondelman welcomes mascot designer Tom Sapp into the pillow fort for a behind-the-scenes look at the surprising…
The NightlyBenidorm: A Cartoonish Facsimile of Home
Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg swap vacation stories, travel quirks, and the bittersweet feeling of being so right. What You'll Hear The world's shortest…
The NightlyBest Sports Mascots
Josh Gondelman and Caller Haley tumble down a delightfully sleepy rabbit hole about sports mascots, hometown pride, and the creatures that somehow end up…
The NightlyLife In A Big Family w/ Kristen Meinzer
Kristen Meinzer talks to a caller about the laughter, traditions, and lifelong bonds that come with growing up in a big family. What You’ll Hear The House That…
The NightlyBring 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…
The NightlyLiving 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 NightlyShould 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…
The NightlySunday 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…
The NightlyNew 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…
The NightlyRunning 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…
The NightlyThe Imperfect Bedtime Routine w/ Greta Johnsen
Greta Johnsen talks to a caller about bedtime routines, imperfect habits, and the small rituals that help a busy household wind down. What You’ll Hear The Myth…