Insomniacs Unite w/ Allison Winn Scotch
Insomniacs Unite w/ Allison Winn Scotch  
Podcast: The Nightly
Published On: Sat Apr 11 2026
Description: Sophia Wilson Pelton and Kristen Meinzer talk sleepless solidarity with author Allison Winn Scotch.What You'll Hear Insomnia Club: Allison shares the bedtime routine that keeps her as cozy as possible, from nightly reading to crisp cotton sheets, plus the late-night brain games she uses when sleep refuses to cooperate.Found Family After Dark: The trio digs into Allison’s new novel about four insomniacs who meet online and build a real-life connection, then talk about why stories of belonging hit especially hard when the world feels a little unsteady. Bedside Table Energy: Before lights out, everyone swaps recent reads and recommendations, from friendship novels to art theft nonfiction to family mysteries and memoirs. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcome00:50 Allison Winn Scotch’s bedtime routine02:06 All about Allison's latest novel, The Insomniacs 05:02 Real-life insomnia coping tricks06:19 Why are we fascinated by cults?10:12 Writing outside one's comfort zone11:47 What’s on Allison’s bedside table?13:45 More book recommendations17:13 Goodnight to fellow insomniacsFor 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.