Episodes

  • The Challenge Lore w/ Avery McClure

    The Challenge Lore w/ Avery McClure
    Apr 16 2026
    KP Parker and Jacquis Neal take a ride on the pop culture time machine with dream guest, comedian Avery McClure.

    What You’ll Hear

    Read 'Til Failure: Avery shares a bedtime routine that starts with good intentions, a book, and about three pages before sleep wins.

    The Coziest Sleep Setup: Heated blankets, cool air, and the delicate balance of being perfectly warm where it counts.

    Reality TV Betrayal Hall of Fame: A wild trip back to 2016 and the unforgettable moment The Challenge's Johnny Bananas made a decision that still stings.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & Guest Avery McClure joins the slumber party
    01:00 Bedtime routines and reading habits
    05:00 Heated blankets and sleep preferences
    08:00 Pop culture time machine: The Challenge: Rivals III
    15:00 The betrayal that shocked reality TV
    18:00 Love Is Blind and awkward first meetings
    21:00 Goodnights

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    23 mins
  • Big Mistakes, Ryan Gosling & The Drama

    Big Mistakes, Ryan Gosling & The Drama
    Apr 15 2026
    Kristen Meinzer and Wils Pelton swap current pop culture obsessions and compare notes on what’s worth the watch.

    What You’ll Hear:

    What We’re Watching: From a chaotic small-town comedy to a space mission with an unexpected companion, they unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what might surprise you.

    To Spoil or Not to Spoil: A gentle debate on going into movies blind, plus a few recommendations that are best experienced with as little context as possible.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro
    01:00 An 11-year-old’s NYC bucket list
    03:00 Big Mistakes on Netflix
    06:30 When shows take time to click
    08:00 A love letter to Weeds
    10:30 Project Hail Mary review
    13:30 The joy of going in blind
    16:00 Ryan Gosling appreciation

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    18 mins
  • Mean Girls (Sophia's Version)

    Mean Girls (Sophia's Version)
    Apr 14 2026
    Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton revisit the movie Mean Girls from memory, with plenty of glorious detail and a few lovable detours.

    Memory Lane: Sophia takes on the full plot of Mean Girls from pure recall, from the Plastics to the Burn Book to one very unfortunate bus encounter. Josh jumps in with the bits that stuck, proving that some movies really do live in your brain rent-free.

    High School Logic: Along the way, they marvel at teen power structures, homecoming-level cruelty, and the kind of elaborate prank planning that probably could have been used for greater good.

    A Respectful Request: Tonight’s listener goodnight goes out to a crew of midnight mockingbirds who may be looking for love, but could really stand to lower the volume.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intros & hotel living gripes
    03:03 Sophia’s brother's visit and peak NYC weather
    05:08 Do you remember Do You Remember?
    06:06 Sophia tries to recall the plot of Mean Girls
    20:20 Josh fills in a few missing Mean Girls details
    22:37 Listener Julia's goodnight to the mockingbirds

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    25 mins
  • Crying Into Alfredo & Other Bad Dates

    Crying Into Alfredo & Other Bad Dates
    Apr 13 2026
    Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer swap real-life dating stories and sort them into red, green, or beige flags.

    What You'll Hear:

    Accidental Texts & Honest Mistakes: A first-date phone mishap leads to an unexpectedly sweet reveal—plus a gentle debate on whether confidence or honesty wins in awkward moments.

    When Pasta Becomes a Red Flag: A dinner order triggers a dramatic emotional spiral, raising the question of timing, healing, and what we owe each other on a first date.

    Moms, LinkedIn, and Light Stalking: A well-meaning parent turns a little curiosity into a full-on connection request, sparking a conversation about modern dating etiquette in the digital age.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & birthday plans
    03:30 Dating stories begin
    04:00 The accidental text dilemma
    10:30 The chicken alfredo incident
    14:15 LinkedIn and mom mishap
    20:30 Why we love these stories
    21:00 Goodnight

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    22 mins
  • Padel, Project Hail Mary & Artemis II Trivia

    Padel, Project Hail Mary & Artemis II Trivia
    Apr 12 2026
    Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg host a cozy, space-themed Sunday pub chat.

    What You’ll Hear

    Padel, Pickleball, and Matcha Opinions: A sporty new obsession meets a very strong take on matcha and whether it’s secretly just...mud?

    Artemis II and Big Sky Feelings: A listener voice memo sparks a curious conversation about space travel, moon missions, and what it means to look back at Earth.

    Artemis II-themed Pub Trivia: From splashdowns to astronaut menus, the questions get tricky, the guesses get bold, and one answer lands surprisingly close.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & greetings
    01:00 Padel vs. pickleball
    03:13 The matcha debate
    05:35 Mali's listener voice memo
    06:18 Why space still amazes us
    08:00 Moon gravity hypotheticals
    09:00 Project Hail Mary thoughts
    11:00 Working out in space
    13:45 Artemis II-themed pub quiz begins
    14:24 Splashdown location
    16:16 Astronaut menu mystery
    20:00 How far did Artemis II go?
    23:19 A very sweet goodnight

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    25 mins
  • Insomniacs Unite w/ Allison Winn Scotch

    Insomniacs Unite w/ Allison Winn Scotch
    Apr 11 2026
    Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer talk sleepless solidarity with author Allison Winn Scotch.

    What You'll Hear

    Insomnia Club: Allison shares the bedtime routine that keeps her as cozy as possible, from nightly reading to crisp cotton sheets, plus the late-night brain games she uses when sleep refuses to cooperate.

    Found Family After Dark: The trio digs into Allison’s new novel about four insomniacs who meet online and build a real-life connection, then talk about why stories of belonging hit especially hard when the world feels a little unsteady.

    Bedside Table Energy: Before lights out, everyone swaps recent reads and recommendations, from friendship novels to art theft nonfiction to family mysteries and memoirs.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & welcome
    00:50 Allison Winn Scotch’s bedtime routine
    02:06 All about Allison's latest novel, The Insomniacs
    05:02 Real-life insomnia coping tricks
    06:19 Why are we fascinated by cults?
    10:12 Writing outside one's comfort zone
    11:47 What’s on Allison’s bedside table?
    13:45 More book recommendations
    17:13 Goodnight to fellow insomniacs

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    19 mins
  • Gas Station Chic w/ EJ Marcus

    Gas Station Chic w/ EJ Marcus
    Apr 10 2026
    KP Parker and Josh Gondelman play a few slumber party games with EJ Marcus.

    What You’ll Hear

    Bedtime, but make it flexible: EJ shares a low-pressure nighttime routine—phone in another room, a little skincare, and the ongoing quest to wind down without turning bedtime into a second job.

    Kiss, Marry, Kill—fantasy edition: Dune, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones go head-to-head, with choices guided by vibes, cultural reverence, and just how much is going on.

    Gas station couture, defended: From wolf shirts to polarized sunglasses, a playful debate turns into a genuine appreciation for roadside style—and the pieces we can’t quite let go of.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & pop culture lovers unite
    01:20 EJ Marcus joins & bedtime routines
    06:00 Kiss Marry Kill fantasy series
    12:50 Gas station clothing showdown
    18:40 Where to find EJ
    19:30 Closing the catio & goodnights

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    22 mins
  • RHORI Impressions & Bravoleb Sleepovers w/ Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam

    RHORI Impressions & Bravoleb Sleepovers w/ Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
    Apr 9 2026
    Sophia Wilson Pelton chats bedtime rituals and Bravo reality TV lore with Watch What Crappens hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam.

    What You’ll Hear
    Bedtime, But Make It High-Tech: From Kindle pillows to late-night Youtube videos, Ben and Ronnie share the surprisingly specific rituals that wind them down.

    Bravo Beginnings & Blog-Era Fame: The hosts of Watch What Crappens rewind to their early days recapping reality TV, and how Housewives became the unexpected obsession that stuck.

    New Franchises & Familiar Drama: From the Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s standout personalities to the recent Summer House betrayals, they unpack what makes a Bravo moment truly stick—and why it’s never really about what it seems.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro & guest welcomes
    01:00 Ben & Ronnie's bedtime routines
    02:30 Kindle clickers & reading upgrades
    05:00 How Watch What Crappens began
    07:30 Why their Housewives recaps took off
    11:45 Plastic surgery, accents & early Bravo days
    13:00 Real Housewives of Rhode Island first impressions
    16:50 Summer House drama breakdown
    20:00 Slumber party Guest List game: Bravo edition
    21:00 Goodnights & sendoff

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    23 mins