Épisodes

  • 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 min
  • Hacks for Overcoming Jet Lag
    Jan 10 2026

    Kristen Meinzer, Jacquis Neal, and KP Parker swap stories about feeling ancient at teen-heavy concerts before turning their attention to Kristen’s never-ending battle with post–New Zealand jet lag.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Concert Crowd Check: Kristen recounts her surprising Lorde concert experience (and what it’s like realizing you’re the oldest one in the room).

    Phone-Free Dreams: The crew talks concert etiquette, phone habits, and why Mitski might be right about putting your screen down.

    Hack Me If You Can – New Zealand Edition: Kristen’s desperate for help resetting her sleep after flying halfway around the world.Jacquis and KP prescribe jet lag survival tips and a healthy dose of grace.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Concert crowds & concert etiquette

    06:45 The Boomer Show (and Mitski’s message)

    07:00 Hack Me If You Can: New Zealand Edition

    17:40 Kristen’s Hatch light revelation

    19:10 Grace for the jet-lagged

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    21 min
  • Remembering The NFL's Controversial "Tuck Rule" Call
    Jan 9 2026

    Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman time-travel to 2002 and revisit the infamous “Tuck Rule” game — the snowy, rule-bending NFL moment that launched the Patriots dynasty and infuriated the rest of America.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Sick Day Energy: Matt braves a heroic cold (with full dramatic flair) while Josh celebrates dodging New York’s winter flu.

    The Tuck Rule Explained: Josh brings Matt deep into the Patriots-Raiders playoff that changed football forever.

    Sliding Doors & Sliding Teams: A parallel universe where Oakland thrives, Manchester City falters, and one bad penalty kick rewrites sports history.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Sniffles, sighs & sympathy tea

    03:00 The pop culture time machine opens

    04:30 The infamous 2002 “Tuck Rule” game

    08:50 Patriots’ dynasty origins

    11:30 Soccer rivalries & near misses

    14:20 The ripple effect of one call

    16:30 Sliding doors & sleepy goodnights

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    18 min
  • 2026 Golden Globes: KPop Demon Hunters Vs. Wicked
    Jan 8 2026

    Kristen Meinzer and Jacquis Neal gear up for awards season with a cozy 2026 Golden Globes preview.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Globe Gossip: Kristen and Jacquis break down the quirks, chaos, and champagne-soaked history of the Golden Globes.

    Movie Matchups: Which 2026 nominees have the buzz, the drama, and the star power to win big?

    Hot Takes & Hopefuls: From “Sinners” supremacy to Wicked fatigue, they share their boldest picks — and who they wish would win.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Welcome & award season kickoff

    02:00 What makes the Golden Globes so wild

    05:00 Predictions for Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)

    08:20 Best Picture (Drama) and “Sinners” lovefest

    13:00 K-Pop Demon Hunters vs. Wicked

    19:00 TV favorites and surprise contenders

    23:30 Final hot takes & Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar-worthy moment

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    27 min
  • Dog IS Hobby w/ Listener Kelly
    Jan 7 2026

    KP Parker and Kristen Meinzer take a stroll through sequel chaos and hobby inspiration.


    What You'll Hear:

    Sequel Struggles: KP and Kristen debate the confusing world of movie naming—from Wicked: For Good to Rise of the Planet of the Apes—and wonder, does “Dawn” really come before “Rise”?


    Hotline Highlights: Listener Kelly from Chicago joins to ask how to talk about hobbies when yours feel, well, ordinary. Turns out, walking the dog, thrifting, and Gilmore Girls rewatches might be more fascinating than you think.


    Curious Is Cool: The trio finds warmth (and wit) in celebrating simple joys, reminding us that interested people are interesting people.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 A cozy hello

    01:00 Movie sequel naming chaos

    05:00 Kelly joins the Nightly Hotline

    07:00 The great hobby debate

    15:00 Rediscovering your younger self

    21:00 Sweet dreams for Sam the dog

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    23 min
  • In Our "Unc" Era
    Jan 6 2026

    Jacquis Neal and KP Parker trade quarter-zips, jewelry, and spooky theater stories.


    What You’ll Hear:

    Horror, Live and In Person: Jacquis raves about a stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity that manages to scare even seasoned theater lovers.

    Snooze or Choose – Fashion Edition: From quarter zips to crew necks, the hosts debate which cozy layers earn a bedtime “choose.”

    Speed Listeners Anonymous: KP confesses her 1.3× habit while Jacquis makes a heartfelt plea for the power of the pause.

    Mixing Metals & Mindsets: Gold, silver, and a little self-expression—how confidence can make any combo shine.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Horror plays & live scares

    03:00 Snooze or choose: Quarter zips

    06:15 Snooze or choose: Listening at 1.5× speed

    11:45 Snooze or choose: Mixing metals in jewelry

    16:00 Tattoos, confidence, and goodnights

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    20 min
  • Snoring with Shrek
    Jan 5 2026

    Sophia Wilson Pelton and Jacquis Neal face the universal truth: some days, you just feel ugly.


    What You'll Hear:

    Glow Up Philosophy: Sophia confesses her “ugly attack,” and the two unpack pimple patches, hair grow-out humility, and the surprising joy of subtle concealer.


    Spooning Logic: The duo play “Spoon, Snore, or Shove on the Floor” starring Shrek, Paddington Bear, and the Grinch (and later, a few famous inanimate objects).


    Bedtime Wisdom: Turns out, self-love might just be the most flattering light of all.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Ugly attack & bad mirror days

    03:00 Hair grow-outs and humbling phases

    06:00 The power (and peace) of pimple patches

    08:00 Makeup myths & quiet confidence

    10:30 Spoon, Snore, or Shove: Shrek edition

    15:00 Furniture edition gets weird

    21:30 Bedtime reflections & goodnight

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    23 min
  • Let's Hug Some Chickens in New Zealand
    Jan 4 2026

    Kristen Meinzer and Matt Bragg swap travel tales and TV obsessions, from small-town holiday cheer to cozy British mysteries.


    What You’ll Hear

    Summer Christmas in New Zealand: Kristen recounts her trip to the South Island, complete with chicken cuddles, Santa in shorts, and Married at First Sight marathons with her mother-in-law.

    Travel Confessions: Matt shares his love-hate relationship with tropical humidity, time-zone chaos, and the art of sweating through a workday in Singapore.

    Carvings, Castles & Cozy Crimes: The pair debate the ethics of carving your name into ancient rocks, rave about The Thursday Murder Club, and discuss British headlines that could double as bedtime stories.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Greetings & New Zealand adventures

    03:30 Santa, chickens & small-town Christmas magic

    05:40 Summer holidays and beach barbecues 08:00 Long flights & Singapore heat

    10:20 The “Stonehenge of New Zealand”

    13:00 Natural wonders & tourist etiquette

    14:30 The art of leaving your mark (literally)

    17:30 Local British headlines & cozy mysteries 21:00 Matt’s upcoming village hall show

    21:50 Goodnights from Fleet & beyond

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    23 min