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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Struggling to fall asleep? The Insomnia Project is the sleep podcast for overthinkers — low-stakes, meandering conversation designed to relax your mind and ease you into rest. Tonight, Amanda and Marco wander through Amanda's closet, uncovering a Badgley Mischka dress she's never once worn, and the gentle guilt (and glamour) that comes with holding onto beautiful things "for the right occasion."

As always, the conversation drifts exactly where it wants to. From the mystery dress, Marco somehow lands on wondering whether Mariska Hargitay has ever worn Badgley Mischka herself — a delightfully pointless tangent you'll have to listen to resolve. From there, the pair meander even further afield into childhood tooth traditions, comparing the Tooth Fairy to her French counterpart, La Petite Souris (the Little Mouse), and the small cultural differences in how kids around the world lose their teeth.

Whether you're winding down after a long day or just need something soft and unpredictable to drift off to, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves a good meander.

What we talk about:

• Amanda's closet clean-out and the dress she's never worn
• The emotional weight of "special occasion" clothing
• Badgley Mischka style and red carpet musings
• Whether Mariska Hargitay has ever worn the brand
• The Tooth Fairy vs. La Petite Souris, the French tooth mouse
• Childhood traditions around losing teeth across cultures

This episode is perfect for:

• Falling asleep to calm, wandering conversation
• Overthinkers who need a gentle distraction before bed
• Fans of fashion small talk and closet confessions
• Parents curious about tooth traditions around the world
• Anyone who loves a good non-sequitur before lights out

No matter what's keeping you up tonight, Amanda and Marco are here with the kind of unhurried, meandering conversation that makes it easier to relax, drift off, and finally get some rest. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your sleep podcasts.

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Manicures, Typing & The Tammys

There's something quietly magical about the way a conversation about nail polish can end up somewhere completely unexpected — and that's exactly what happens in tonight's episode. Amanda kicks things off trying to navigate her manicure (the struggle is real and deeply relatable), and before long your hosts have somehow landed on the lost art of typing, keyboard virtuosos, and the creation of an entirely fictional — but honestly overdue — awards show for typists. They're calling it The Tammys. You're welcome.

From there, Marco and Amanda drift into something a little warmer: a genuine love letter to morning television, specifically their favourite show on CHCH and the hosts who make waking up worth it. Annette Hamm gets a moment that's less "mention" and more tribute — the kind only people who've actually watched someone light up a screen for years can pull off.

Whether you're here for the sleep or just need something warm and wandering to keep you company tonight, this one's got charm to spare.

What we talk about:

• Amanda's manicure situation and the fine motor challenges of modern life
• How that somehow becomes a full conversation about typing
• The invention of The Tammys — an awards show typists deserve
• Morning television and why CHCH holds a special place in their hearts
• Their favourite hosts and what makes a great on-screen presence
• A heartfelt send-off to Annette Hamm and what she's meant to viewers like them

This episode is perfect for:

• Anyone who loves rambling, warm, going-nowhere-fast conversation
• Morning TV fans who grew up with local television
• Insomniacs who want something funny and low-stakes to drift off to
• People who've ever tried to do anything with wet nails
• Fans of made-up award shows with very specific categories

The Insomnia Project is a sleep podcast hosted by Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano. We've been helping people fall asleep since 2015 — not because we're boring, but because we're just the right kind of company for 2am. New episodes every week. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts.

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