New Stranger Things & Shoe Updates

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg swap rejection stories and reward points wisdom.What You’ll HearSetbacks & small wins: Matt reflects on missing out on a big TV job—then landing a pie sponsorship instead. Josh shares how he handles professional letdowns (and why sometimes he just blames everyone else’s taste).Broken boilers & bad flights: The hosts trade tales of household chaos, customer service headaches, and the eternal question—should you fix it now or hope it fixes itself?Points, pies & Pepsi jets: Loyalty programs take center stage as they discuss unspent rewards, supermarket schemes, and the infamous Pepsi Points private jet scandal.CHAPTERS00:00 Life updates & small victories03:00 Handling rejection (and humanity’s bad taste)06:00 Boilers, flights & the art of procrastination09:00 Admin fees: the world’s most annoying tax12:00 Reward points & reckless loyalty15:00 The Pepsi jet saga18:00 Could you just drive a private jet around?For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KP Parker and Matt Bragg trade sleep tips, ancient mysteries, and mid-air confidence.What You’ll HearCozy Confessions: KP’s sleep posture rebellion meets Matt’s electric-blanket enlightenment.The Voynich Vortex: A centuries-old manuscript that makes zero sense—but somehow still begs for a tattoo.Pilot Dreams: Matt’s convinced he could land a plane (with autopilot, obviously), while KP wonders what else we could all be talked through with enough confidence and a headset.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy greetings & listener sleep tips02:00 Heated blankets & pat-tested coziness05:00 The art of sleeping on your back (or trying to)06:00 The Voynich Manuscript mystery unfolds15:30 KP’s ancient obsession meets Matt’s new theory16:00 Matt’s confident flight plan18:00 Could you be talked through surgery?20:00 Goodnights & grounded dreamsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacquis Neal and Sophia Wilson Pelton swap moving-day woes, design dilemmas, and the week’s trend forecast.What You’ll HearCouch Conundrums: Sophia’s on the hunt for the perfect sofa.Snooze or Choose: The duo plays a cozy round of trend talk, tackling Balletcore, boneless couches, and secondhand style.Soft Landings: From furniture with no bones to fashion with plenty of flair, Jacquis and Sophia find comfort (and comedy) in the details.CHAPTERS00:00 Moving news & the great couch debate03:00 Secondhand vs. brand new06:00 Snooze or Choose begins: Balletcore edition11:00 Boneless couches: genius or beanbag in disguise?16:00 Thrifting, tailoring, and timeless clothes19:00 Goodnights & gentle sign-offsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KP Parker and Jacquis Neal trade sneaker stories and TV takes.What You’ll Hear:Shoe Revival: KP updates Jacquis on her latest footwear rotation — from mesh Mary Janes to neon sneakers — and defends rescuing a once-doomed pair from the donation pile.Streaming Strategies: The two unpack Netflix’s holiday release plan for Stranger Things season five, debating binge drops vs. weekly episodes and wondering if nostalgia alone can carry a nine-year-old show.Growing Pains: From the kids of Hawkins to the cast of Euphoria, they ponder when actors age out of high school forever (and how Winona Ryder stays timeless).CHAPTERS00:00 New shoe check-in06:30 Where not to buy sneakers07:30 Stranger Things returns13:40 The memory gap of long breaks16:00 Grown-up “kids” on teen TV18:00 Sleepy goodnightsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Meinzer is joined by actress and writer Nicole Daniels. Together they put on their bonnets and obsess over Little Women. What You’ll Hear Prairie Hearts & Period Pieces: Kristen and Nicole bond over their shared love of corsets, candlelight, and historical cosplay (yes, Nicole even wore her Victorian dress while recording). Little Women, Big Opinions: From Jo’s fire-tossed manuscript to Amy’s redemption arc, the pair unpack sisterly drama, Laurie’s questionable choices, and why Meg just doesn’t move the needle. Spoon, Snore, or Shove on the Floor: A cozy twist on “Kiss, Marry, Kill” featuring Little Women suitors, Orchard House at Christmas, and the all-time icons of American Girl dollhood. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & bonnet talk 02:30 Nicole on narrating Hatch Classics Little Women  04:00 Sister rankings 09:00 Laurie, love, and literary grudges 10:10 Spoon, Snore, or Shove: the suitor edition 12:30 Orchard House vs. Walden Pond vs. NYC in the fall 16:00 American Girl showdown: Samantha, Felicity, Addie 19:20 Sweet dreams and sisterhoodFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg build the ultimate snooze pack — one classic comedy at a time. What You’ll Hear Vacation Mode: The hosts dream up their ideal holidays, from all-inclusive resorts to the art of truly doing nothing (no small feat). Comedy Comfort Films: A six-pack of laughs featuring Superbad, Coming to America, Airplane, Anchorman, Elf, and a Jim Carrey classic or two. Laughter as Legacy: Why nostalgia makes comedies stick — and how quoting Anchorman might just be a universal love language. CHAPTERS 00:00 Rest days and busy minds 02:00 The vacation paradox 05:10 Building the Snooze Pack: Comedy Edition 06:00 Superbad and high school nostalgia 09:00 Coming to America and the comedy crown 12:30 Airplane and the golden age of jokes 15:00 Anchorman and the birth of meme-speak 18:00 Elf and holiday humor that lasts 19:30 Jim Carrey’s 90s reign 21:00 Yes Man and saying yes to sleepFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton catch up on Dancing with the Stars and air some...gratitudes. What You’ll Hear The Great Andy Richter Debate: Sophia breaks down this season of Dancing With the Stars' surprise eliminations (and questionable fan votes) while KP investigates the mysterious legacy of Bobby Bones. Dream Journals & Party Games: KP shares her nightly “creative downloads,” including a dream-born game called Convictions that just might be her next big hit. Long Johns & Hospital Robes: Sophia gives a heartfelt ode to long underwear, while KP confesses her favorite robe was once… medical-grade. CHAPTERS 00:00 Catching up on DWTS 04:38 A grateful goodbye to Andy Richter 05:00 KP’s productive dreams & new game “Convictions” 09:40 Sophia loves long johns, layering, and staying cozy 14:00 The thrifted hospital robe saga 17:40 100% cotton dreams and goodnightsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophia Wilson Pelton and Josh Gondelman plan the ultimate slumber party—chaos and coziness included.Sweater Weather Dreams: The hosts wax poetic about crisp days, cardigans, and the pure joy of autumn layering (before jackets ruin everything). Fantasy Guest List: Each builds a dream slumber party guest list of TV personalities—complete with Miss Rachel, Tyra Banks, Orna from Couples Therapy, Questlove, Charles Barkley, and Lisa Barlow. It’s part therapy session, part fever dream.Reality Check: From Survivor’s Jeff Probst to the beautiful absurdity of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Sophia and Josh unpack what makes good TV—and great party chemistry.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy weather check-in02:00 Sweaters, jackets, and the fall fashion dilemma04:00 The slumber party game begins05:00 Questlove joins the guest list07:30 Tyra Banks’ hot ice cream empire09:45 Miss Rachel & the teacher’s night out energy11:20 Orna vs. Tyra Banks13:15 Charles Barkley, the Round Mound of Rebound14:40 Lisa Barlow & Salt Lake City chaos17:30 Housewives, self-awareness & reality TV magic19:30 Sweet dreams of a chaotic slumber partyFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer rate trends from beige wardrobes to barrel pants.Snooze or Choose: The hosts bring back their cozy game of cultural judgment—debating everything from cowboy-chic barrel pants to “Ralph Lauren Christmas” décor and the endless reign of beige.Color Me Calm: KP rebels against color analysis charts, and Kristen shares wisdom from a surprisingly profound hardware-store paint mixer.Big Hair Energy: From Texas hairspray habits to the perfect 70s shag, they celebrate the art (and comedy) of getting it wrong in style.CHAPTERS00:00 Dakota Johnson party report03:00 Hair heights and 70s shag hopes04:30 Snooze or Choose begins05:00 Barrel pants: love or loathe09:00 Ralph Lauren Christmas décor12:45 The beige takeover16:40 Color analysis debates19:10 Hardware-store wisdom & closing thoughtsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg play doctor, then play “Would You Rather.”Cold Comforts: The hosts swap recovery rituals (from Bear Grylls–branded water filters to the miracle of simply going to bed on time) and marvel at the brief, god-like power of feeling well again.Beauty vs. Brains: In a classic “Would You Rather,” Josh and Matt debate the merits of being a beautiful fool or an unattractive genius—and accidentally land on the perfect comedian origin story.Love Island or Survivor?: One host dreams of alliances and Jeff Probst; the other envisions chaos, sunscreen, and a hero’s arc for the “rat boys.”CHAPTERS00:00 The joy of no longer being sick02:30 DIY medicine & Bear Grylls’ Water 207:00 Would You Rather: beautiful vs. brilliant14:00 The Rat Boy summer advantage15:00 Survivor vs. Love Island19:30 A toast to handsome geniuses everywhereFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.