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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Some episodes have a plan. This one doesn't — and that's exactly the charm. After putting out a call for listener suggestions, Amanda and Marco let this episode go wherever it wants, bouncing from World Cup fever to napkin etiquette to the age-old bath vs. shower debate, with a detour into one of Amanda's recipes along the way. If you're looking for a sleep podcast to fall asleep to tonight, this is the kind of meandering, low-stakes conversation that's perfect for insomnia and overthinking brains that just need something gentle to hold onto.

It starts with World Cup fever — not really about the soccer itself, more about the feeling of a global event taking over group chats and small talk everywhere you go. From there, somehow, napkins enter the chat (how we use them, fold them, forget them), which tumbles into the eternal household debate: bath or shower? Amanda and Marco take sides, neither remembers exactly how they got there, and then Amanda shares one of her own recipes, because apparently that's just where the conversation wanted to go next.

Whether you're someone who actually has strong feelings about napkin folding or you're just here for the soft, unscripted rambling, this episode is perfect for letting your brain unclench before bed.

What we talk about:

• Listener-submitted topics and how we picked them
• World Cup fever and the strange social energy of big global events
• Napkins: folding, usage, and the etiquette nobody agrees on
• The bath vs. shower debate, settled (sort of)
• Amanda shares one of her go-to recipes
• How a conversation can drift from soccer to soup without anyone noticing
• The joy of an episode with absolutely no agenda

This episode is perfect for:

• Falling asleep to a conversation with zero pressure to follow a plot
• Insomnia sufferers who want company without stimulation
• Anyone who likes hearing two people gently disagree about bath time
• Fans of low-stakes household debates
• Listeners who submitted a topic and want to hear if it made the cut

The Insomnia Project is a podcast for overthinkers, insomniacs, and anyone who just needs a calm voice to drift off to. Every episode is a low-key, unscripted conversation designed to ease you into sleep — no plot, no pressure, just two people talking until your brain finally lets go.

If this episode helped you drift off, leave us a rating or review — it really helps other overthinkers find us.

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Looking for a sleep podcast to help you fall asleep? This week on The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco take you on a calm, unhurried journey across Canada — no packing required. If you struggle with insomnia or just need something gentle to relax to at the end of the day, this episode is your boarding pass to drowsiness.

It all starts with Amanda's favourite magazine, Chatelaine, which inspires a leisurely conversation about five Canadian getaways and all the lovely, low-key things you can do there. Along the way, the conversation drifts east as Marco shares the places he loves in New Brunswick — because nothing says "time to sleep" quite like a soothing chat about scenic Canadian destinations you can visit in your dreams.

Whether you're a travel lover, a proud Canadian, or just someone who needs help drifting off, this episode is the perfect companion.

What we talk about:

• Amanda's favourite magazine, Chatelaine
• Five Canadian getaways worth daydreaming about
• Relaxing things to do at each destination
• Marco's favourite places in New Brunswick
• Travel inspiration without leaving your bed
• The gentle art of armchair vacationing

This episode is perfect for:

• Anyone who needs help falling asleep
• Listeners who love travel and daydreaming about getaways
• Canadians (and Canada-curious listeners) everywhere
• People with insomnia looking for a calming bedtime routine
• Fans of magazines, road trips, and the East Coast

The Insomnia Project is a sleep podcast designed to help you fall asleep. Each episode features Amanda and Marco having a calm, meandering, mundane conversation — the perfect podcast for insomnia, anxiety, or anyone who just wants to relax and drift off.

If The Insomnia Project helps you sleep, please leave us a rating and review — it helps other sleepy people find the show. Sweet dreams!

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