Tonight we're joined in studio by a special guest — Nima Kharrazi — for a wonderfully meandering, low-key conversation that's perfect for anyone looking to fall asleep or quiet a racing mind. If you love birds, gentle nature talk, or just need a calm, unhurried podcast to drift off to, this episode is for you.

The conversation starts with birds — specifically the quiet joy of capturing birdsong and chirps using the Merlin app — and drifts naturally into Nima's photography work, the patience it takes to catch the right shot, and eventually (because that's how these conversations go) Nima and Marco end up buying a Tilley hat together.

Whether you're a birdwatcher, a photography enthusiast, or just someone who needs something gentle playing in the background tonight, this one's got you covered.

What we talk about:

• Nima Kharrazi joins Marco in studio
• Using the Merlin app to identify and record birdsong and chirps
• The patience and quiet observation birdwatching requires
• Nima's photography — capturing the right moment
• How a casual conversation turns into buying a Tilley hat
• The small, ordinary detours that make for the best chats

This episode is perfect for: birdwatchers, nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, fans of the Merlin bird ID app, anyone who likes gentle rambling conversation, people who need a calm podcast to fall asleep to, overthinkers looking to quiet racing thoughts, insomnia relief, sleepcast fans

The Insomnia Project is a top-rated sleep podcast where ordinary, unhurried conversations help you fall asleep naturally — perfect for overthinkers, light sleepers, and anyone battling racing thoughts at night.

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