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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 comedians Matt Bragg, Josh Gondelman, and Greta Johnsen.

Produced by Hatch. To learn more, go to hatch.co.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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Dreaming on Purpose: What exactly is lucid dreaming? Matt and Erin imagine... more

Josh Gondelman talks with food retail consultant Jonathan Raduns about zucchini blossoms, garlic scape pesto, and the density test for picking the perfect watermelon.

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From Farm Kid to Food Retail Whisperer: Jonathan traces his path... more

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 of Los Angeles.

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A Block of Beige and a Pint of Something Dark: KP brings... more

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.

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Uncle life, unlocked: Josh reports back from a weekend babysitting his best frien... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Sapp
Creative director of the International Mascot Corporation and owner of Real Characters Incorporated
International Mascot Corporation; Real Characters Incorporated
Episode: Sunday Edition: Inventing Mascots
Kristen Meinzer
Podcast guest and author; host of cultural commentary on The Nightly
The Nightly / Hatch
Episode: Should You Honeymoon in Polar Bear Town? w/ Kristen Meinzer
JD Amato
Writer and author of The Endless Game; television producer
The Endless Game (graphic novel)
Episode: Sunday Edition: Writing a Graphic Novel
Ian Chillag
Podcaster and podcast producer; NPR/Wait Wait frequent collaborator
NPR, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Everything is Alive
Episode: Falling Asleep to Family Guy w/ Ian Chillag
Elise Hu
Podcaster, journalist, and media host
NPR; Ted Talks Daily; Forever 35
Episode: Songs That Ruled in 1995 w/ Elise Hu
Bob the Drag Queen
RuPaul's Drag Race champion, performer
Drag queen / entertainer
Episode: Category Is: Sleep w/ Bob The Drag Queen
Gabby Ressen
Beverly Hills High School student credited with coining the term Cheugy
New York Times origin attribution
Episode: Let's Talk About Cheugy
Riz God
Contestant on Survivor, guest on the show
Survivor cast (as discussed)
Episode: The Survivor Finale Goof & Grown-Up Toys
Anthony Gowdy
Artist mentioned in closing credits
Episode: Tucson Is Way Too Hot

Hosts

Wils Pelton
Host of The Nightly; long-running, warm, sleep-friendly conversational tone.
Josh Gondelman
Co-host with sharp, easygoing humor; skilled at light, thoughtful cultural banter.
Matt Bragg
Co-host known for humorous storytelling and relaxed, friendly discussions.
KP Parker
Co-host with a warm, witty delivery; anchors late-night, cozy conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Bummer now

    This was such a good podcast. They had six hosts who posted in pairs - but it was always a different pairing and never the same two two nights in a row. Now two of my favorites are gone and the remaining four are always in the same set of two. And they host multiple nights in a row. So bummed. Just found it a few months ago and I'm so disappointed in the changes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TRuth1956
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect for bedtime

    I’d been wishing for a podcast like The Nightly for a long time! A lot of sleep podcasts are so boring that I end up losing interest and my thoughts run wild. But this podcast is interesting and comforting, making it the perfect thing to listen to as I wind down. I especially enjoy episodes focused on pop culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Bora Bora
    United States4 months ago
  • Very fun vibe

    Really enjoying this show. Never considered listening to a podcast before bedtime but I’m hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollysfsdfsdf
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    I love this podcast so far. It’s funny, relaxing, and helps me get to sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PuntasticSam
    United States8 months ago
  • Perfect before bed!

    I love listening to this podcast while I fall asleep. Ive been looking for ways to quit scrolling on my phone at night and this has helped so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    argiff
    United States8 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners describe it as cozy, soothing, and perfect for bedtime wind-downs.
Many listeners say it helps reduce screen time before bed and doubles as relaxing background chatter for long nights.
Audiences appreciate the chemistry and the feel of chatting with friends.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sunday Edition: Inventing Mascots
Q: What makes a mascot feel authentic to audiences, especially kids?
Authenticity comes from a backstory, a relatable design, and a performer who can emote. The character must be comfortable in real-world contexts, and the public's honest reactions guide refinements—especially with children who respond with unfiltered honesty.
Sunday Edition: Inventing Mascots
Q: How do you approach turning a logo into a fully realized mascot character without losing the brand?
I avoid simply sticking a logo on a creature. I study the logo's essence, then redesign it into a three-dimensional character with its own backstory, movement needs, and emotional range, ensuring the design works with human mechanics and performance needs.
Sunday Edition: Writing a Graphic Novel
Q: Ian asked about comics helping prep the brain for dreaming—what resonated with you about visual imagination and bedtime?
The guest explains that hypnagogic states between awake and sleep are magical for creativity, and that graphic novels use abstraction to prime the brain for processing emotions before dreams, which is why they resonate so strongly as a bedtime medium.
Sunday Edition: Writing a Graphic Novel
Q: Was there anything spraying from knowing the characters really well that surprised you about the story's direction?
The characters ended up facing more challenges than expected, which deepened their three-dimensionality and allowed the narrative to unfold in more varied and resilient ways.
Sunday Edition: Writing a Graphic Novel
Q: So what for you was the process of taking this great story idea and turning it visual?
The author describes moving from idea to a visual, collaborative process with Sophie where they explored how to translate the story into images, using close collaboration, Zoom for blocking and staging, and reference imagery to shape the world.

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What is The Nightly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cozy, sleep-friendly chat show where a tight-knit group of friends discusses pop culture, everyday curiosities, and personal anecdotes as they wind down for the evening. Episodes skew toward light, comforting conversations—ranging from childhood favorites and TV moments to quirky hobbies and cultural trends—all delivered with warmth, humor, and a late-night vibe designed to help listeners relax and drift off. A standout is the mix of genuine camaraderie and thoughtful takes on culture, plus a steady cadence of relatable topics that feel like chatting with friends at a sleepover. The format also leans into hands-off, non-newsy banter, making it accessible for casual listeners and night owls alike, with a strong emphasis on mood, rapport, a... more

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2. Kristen Meinzer
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5. Elise Hu
6. Bob the Drag Queen
7. Gabby Ressen
8. Riz God

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