When Did You Last Buy Bleach?
When Did You Last Buy Bleach?  
Podcast: The Nightly
Published On: Fri Aug 07 2026
Description: Matt Bragg talks with caller Val about the magical-question trick that turns awkward small talk into real conversation, and the two try it live with a question about bleach.What You'll HearThe Magical Questions Life Hack: Val explains a concept she picked up from a podcast on communication — questions built so anyone in a group wants to answer, like asking someone the last time they blew up a balloon.Matt Tries A Magic Question: Bleach Edition: Matt puts the theory to the test live, asking Val when she last bought bleach, and the answer turns into a genuine deep-clean life hack involving dish soap, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide.The Harder Skill Behind It All: They dig into sharing first, staying curious about other people, and the kindest way to politely tap out of a conversation that's run its course.CHAPTERS02:00 Val calls in from the East Bay05:07 The "magical questions" life hack, explained08:59 Matt tries a magic question: bleach edition10:12 A genuine miracle stain-remover recipe14:29 How to walk into a group conversation17:59 The polite way to escape a bad oneFor 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.