Episodes

  • Lo-Fi Meets Folk Life
    Jan 18 2026

    Matt Bragg and Sophia Wilson Pelton cozy up for a Sunday Pub Chat about art, keepsakes, and all things delightfully human.


    What You’ll Hear

    Pocket Finds & Memories: Matt rediscovers a forgotten Prague souvenir tucked in an old jacket—and a sweet reminder of why little mementos matter.

    Fridge as Gallery: Sophia shows off her evolving collection of photo strips and tiny art prints, proving your fridge can be a love letter to your life.

    Art Talk, Lo-Fi Dreams: The two swap thoughts on the elusive “art that speaks to you,” from folk crafts to Hiroshi Nagai’s tranquil worlds—and the genius of lo-fi beats for focus.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Cozy pub chat & orange jacket mystery

    02:00 The Prague keychain (or magnet?) reveal

    05:00 Fridge art and favorite small artists

    07:00 The art that speaks to you

    09:30 Folk festivals and Renaissance fairs

    12:00 Hiroshi Nagai and lo-fi calm

    14:10 Weekend shows and family vacations

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    17 mins
  • Book Club: 'Cue the Sun!' and 'Demon Copperhead'
    Jan 17 2026

    Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer bundle up and dive into the latest Nightly Book Club session — complete with snow pants, baklava mix-ups, and a few murder plots that go down easy.


    What You’ll Hear:


    Cozy Layers & Confessions: Kristen embraces pants-over-pants season while Sophia perfects the art of the double beanie.

    Reality, Rewritten: Kristen reviews 'Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV' by Emily Nussbaum, a fascinating look at the invention of reality TV — from PBS to Love Island.

    Bleak but Brilliant: Sophia reviews 'Demon Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver and shares why the heartbreak is worth it.

    Grandmas Gone Wild: Kristen closes with Too Old for This by Samantha Downing, a laugh-out-loud thriller about an elderly murderer you can’t help but root for.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Winter layers & cozy confessions

    02:00 The Nightly Book Club returns

    04:00 Cue the Sun and the birth of reality TV

    09:00 Demon Copperhead deep dive

    14:00 Too Old for This and cheering for chaos

    17:00 Dream casting & bedtime reflections

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    21 mins
  • For the Love of Baseball & Mario Kart
    Jan 16 2026

    Josh Gondelman and Jacquis Neal unwind in the pillow fort and debate the bedtime reading life.


    What You’ll Hear:


    Page Turners & Pillow Talk: Josh admits he’s fallen out of his nighttime reading rhythm, while Jacquis recalls the summer book reports that ended his literary era.


    Screen Time Defense: The two make a strong, funny case for television as an art form — equal parts emotional and educational.


    Spoon, Snore, or Shove: A sleepy twist on “Kiss, Marry, Kill” reveals their true loves (and grudges) in sports and video games.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Intro & nighttime reading habits

    04:00 Books vs TV — no shame in the screen

    07:30 The love of live theater

    08:45 Spoon, Snore, Shove (Sports Edition)

    17:15 Spoon, Snore, Shove (Mario Edition)

    19:57 Goodnights & sleepy sign-off

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    21 mins
  • How We’d Improve The Traitors
    Jan 15 2026

    KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton unpack the latest season of The Traitors—with game theories, cast critiques, and a few middle school confessions along the way.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Attention Bone Energy: KP remembers her theatrical teen years, when a sprained ankle became a stage for attention.

    Fixing The Traitors: The duo pitches improvements to the hit show—from giving challenges real stakes to adding a “doctor” who can save players each night.

    Cast Analysis & Chaos Rankings: KP and Sophia debate who’s playing smart, who’s playing loud, and who’s just playing us all.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Blue light glasses & the fake-vision epidemic

    01:30 KP’s “Attention Bone” origin story

    03:40 Why The Traitors is the best show on TV (and maybe the worst-designed game)

    05:40 “Do the challenges even matter?”—game mechanics therapy

    09:00 Loud shields, quiet killers & Housewives as secret strategists

    11:20 Rob R.’s blank stare vs. Michael Rapaport’s chaos

    14:30 More Love Island lore

    16:30 Tiffany’s under-the-radar game & Ron Funches’ pure heart

    18:40 Sleepy sign-offs

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    20 mins
  • Golden Globes: Champagne & Surprises
    Jan 14 2026

    Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal stay up late to unpack the 2026 Golden Globes — from surprise wins to sleepy reactions.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Buzzing at Bedtime: Jacquis shares what it’s like seeing himself in a national TV ad during the Globes (and how it felt to be “text-famous” overnight).

    Globes Highlights & Head-Scratchers: The hosts revisit Nikki Glaser’s sharp monologue, unexpected wins for The Secret Agent and Hamnet, and a few shocking snubs.

    Champagne and Scowls: Kristen can’t get over Alicia Silverstone’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glare, while Jacquis confesses his lifelong Silverstone crush.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Intro & ad shoutout

    02:30 Nikki Glaser’s monologue review

    05:00 Surprises and snubs

    09:30 Best film & TV winners

    14:00 The song that stole the night

    17:00 Champagne-fueled Globes moments

    19:30 Alicia Silverstone nostalgia

    21:00 Goodnight & Chicago pride

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    23 mins
  • Ever Seen Anyone Look Cool With a Backpack?
    Jan 13 2026

    Matt Bragg and KP Parker share some questionable business ideas — and one that might actually work.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Paint Gutter Panic: KP unveils her latest invention, a wall-painting “system” that involves pouring entire gallons of paint down your walls.

    Oil Jello & Other Mistakes: From recycling hacks to olive oil Jell-O shots, the duo somehow stumbles onto a million-dollar idea.

    The Back Jack Revolution: Matt pitches the “Back Jack” — a stylish overcoat that doubles as a backpack. Security, convenience, and Inspector Gadget energy, all in one.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Welcome & hometown Dunkin’

    01:30 Matt’s sketchy gig in London

    03:30 Entering the Dragon’s Den

    06:00 KP’s paint gutter concept

    08:00 Engineering “improvements”

    10:00 Paint subscriptions & leftover woes

    13:00 Olive oil Jell-O shots

    14:30 Matt’s big pitch: the Back Jack

    17:00 Style, storage & safety

    19:00 The accidental bath mat spin-off

    21:00 Festival wear & future plans

    22:15 Sleepy investments & sign-offs

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    23 mins
  • We're Inches Away. No Problems.
    Jan 12 2026

    Sophia Wilson Pelton scrolls for Josh Gondelman and KP Parker. Together they discuss indie sleaze playlists, celebrity drama, Sophia being a prophet, and the most legendary fan accounts on the internet: Club Chalamet.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Indie Sleaze Forever: KP hosts the perfect throwback New Year’s party—until a guest hijacks her playlist with five minutes of “woman screaming.”

    Club Chalamet & the Kylie Truce: Sophia unpacks the viral tweet heard ’round Film Twitter and the now-iconic tweet: “I was inches away. No problems.”

    Mom Groups & Mean Girls: The hosts discuss Ashley Tisdale’s essay on The Cut, plus the extremely public response from Hilary Duff’s husband.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Cozy greetings & New Year’s chaos

    01:00 KP’s Indie Sleaze party recap

    06:00 The legend of Club Chalamet

    10:30 “No problems” enters the chat

    14:00 Ashley Tisdale’s mom group essay

    16:30 Hilary Duff’s husband responds

    19:00 Mom-friend etiquette & empathy

    20:30 Listener shout-outs & goodnights

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    23 mins
  • Is The New Avatar Bigger and Bluer?
    Jan 11 2026

    Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman catch up over a pint for the Sunday Pub Chat.


    What You’ll Hear:


    New Year, Old Habits: Josh is feeling refreshed, while Matt’s still in Christmas lag—both united by leftover chocolate and gentle self-deprecation.

    The World’s Slowest Roadwork: Matt discovers a bridge project taking longer than the Eiffel Tower, the Titanic, and possibly human history.

    Trivia Night Troubles: From royal chickens to Looney Tunes lore, the quiz gets weird—and Josh’s confidence gets tested.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 New year greetings & slow starts

    03:00 The world’s longest roadworks

    06:30 Avatar and the art of waiting

    10:00 Pub quiz begins

    12:00 Roast chicken & royal proposals

    14:00 Wile E. Coyote’s secret name

    16:00 Prunes, smiles & sleepy goodbyes

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    20 mins