Sleep Podcast: Manicures, Typing & The Tammys | The Insomnia Project

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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