Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, Marco and Amanda are back to soothe your restless mind with an engaging conversation about two films that Marco has fond memories of—one featuring the iconic Demi Moore and another that does not. Tune in as they dive into cinematic nostalgia and reach out to friend of the podcast, Daniel Krolik, for insights and answers about these films.

The duo also takes a moment to reminisce about a recent Garlic Festival, and Marco reads a thoughtful listener message that adds a personal touch to the episode.

As a special highlight, the hosts rave about a fantastic restaurant in Toronto called Borrel, where delicious flavours abound. And don’t forget to stay tuned for next week’s episode, where they promise to share a delightful garlic poem!

Topics Discussed:

• Marco’s cinematic memories: Demi Moore and beyond
• Insights from Daniel Krolik
• Highlights from the Garlic Festival
• Listener feedback
• Restaurant recommendation: Borrel in Toronto
• Upcoming garlic poem reading
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Question & Answer Episode

Marco and Amanda answer some questions lobbed at them from listeners that reached out on Social Media. Thank you to everyone who asked a question. Don't hesitate to continue to ask us we will answer them all eventually.

A Sneak-Peek:

• Ad free listening is now available. 
• What were some new hobbies/activities that you picked up to relax during these times and will you continue with them in the future?
• What do you do when you can’t sleep?
• How do you drink hot chocolate? Marshmallows good or bad?
• How do you stay warm in the winter?
• What kind of music do you listen to?

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Sweet Tea, Rock the Block & Georgia

Amanda is back and as always where the show goes on a deep dive which starts with the hosts love for the state of Georgia and Sweet Tea and then of course it becomes all about shows on HGTV. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:00] Ad free listening is now available. 
• [1:15] The great state of Georgia.
• [1:50] Marco and Amanda debate square vs. piazza.
• [3:08] Sweet tea and a call out for your Sweet tea recipe.
• [4:30] What are the hosts watching: Rock the Block.
• [6:00] Marco talks about British Fix it Shows including “My Unique B+B”.
• [9:00] Amanda is not impressed by fields and Marco calls her on it. 
• [11:30] House Hunters International and excercise.
• [12:00] Amanda and Marco gush over Adrian Leeds  from House Hunters International.
• [14:18] Amanda explains Rock the Block.
• [18:02] Marco & Amanda praise how awesome Egypt Sherrod is on the show.
• [21:10] Marco calls Amanda out for watching the show without him
• [29:00] Amanda makes Marco her Italian Dancing Monkey and they talk gameshows.
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Resource Links:

Adrian Leeds Group - (in case you are looking for property in Paris).

Rock the Block 

Egypt Sherrod - (because we just think she’s so awesome)

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Dive Tripping with Nidhi Khanna

We welcome back Nidhi Khanna to the podcast and she reveals what she has been doing along with some sad news off the top (trigger warning). 

Nidhi is an avid diver and she has stepped forward and made her love for underwater diving with something that was lacking in the apparel industry, she talks about her company Dive Tripping.  

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:00] Ad free listening is now available. 
• [1:40] Nidhi fills us in on what has been going on with her.
• [3:15] Nidhi fills us in on Dive Tripping!
• [5:35] Nidhi talks about how there wasn’t diving clothing available for divers.
• [9:00] Nidhi describes a great dive experience
• [10:57] Top 5 places to dive.
• [19:00] Yoga journey
• [22:08] Nidhi favourite episodes.
• [23:22] Nidhi and Marco bond over their flat feet.
• [25:00] Marco talks about what he does when he’s not feeling like doing Yoga.
• [29:30] Lavender

Resource Links:

Website: Dive_Tripping

Insta: Dive-Tripping

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Persian New Year 

We welcome back guest Nima Kharrazi from the podcast My Gastric Sleeve and they chat about Nowruz also known as Persian New Year. Marco discovers the beauty of this celebration and of course makes a math connection he can’t quite figure out. 

This episode happens to be a longer episode, as we really delve into this celebration of the New Year.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:30] Ad free listening is now available. 
• [3:10] Nima tells about his podcast My Gastric Sleeve.
• [7:09] We get information about what Persian actually means. 
• [9:55] Nima tells us about Persian New Year.
• [11:40] Difference between the New Years.
• [14:40] Marco tells of his tingly feeling which also reminds him of a Tragically Hip moment.
• [16:45] Marco tells of red underwear New Years tradition.
• [18:26] Nima tells about something Marco said, that he never forgot that Marco completely had forgotten.
• [25:56] Nima gives us the bonus content of Persian New Year.
• [26:28] Jumping over fire.
• [35:28] House Shaking.
• [36:00] Breaking the Earthen water jug.
• [40:13] Where do you go to get oleaster?
• [42:15] The importance of find the right hyacinth flower.
• [49:10] Nima tells us about hummingbirds in his magnolia tree.
• [50:40] Nima’s Paparazzi endeavours are thwarted.

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Pearls & Pineapples

Our hosts get chatting on a number of topics but when they get to houseplants the conversation seems to zig and zag in a multitude of directions including figuring out what to buy their friend for her birthday.  

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:30] Marco has an ornament task he needs to tend to. 
• [2:10] The Money Tree incident. 
• [6:30] Scandalous plant talk. 
• [8:32] Pineapple story.
• [15:20] Pearl talk.
• [22:20] Amanda shares that she will be artist in resident at Mount Allison University next week
• [24:00] Marco will be leading a workshop at Simon Fraser University next week.
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Lip Balm & Tabasco

This episode is coming to you from sunny and hot Panama. Our hosts are grateful that they had the opportunity to head down south to enjoy some sun, fun and of course some work as well. On this episode a lot of the chat is about travel and acting as your own travel agent. 

Here’s hoping that the warmth of Panama carries you through to some sound sleep. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:49] Amanda looks at travel websites to help her relax and find her chill moments.
• [3:00] Amanda talks about wanting to be a travel agent. 
• [6:13] Best practices when searching for travel and trips is discussed. 
• [10:13] Best or most frugal day to travel is clarified.
• [13:30] Marco tells us what he contributes to their travel recognizance.
• [17:00] Amanda defines a Charter flight and what to be aware of when flying Charter. 
• [18:30] The importance of travel points. 
• [22:00] Amanda tells us why Lip Balm and Tabasco are essentials in her carry-on.
• [23:40] Marco’s tips when you arrive at your destination.
• [26:15] Marco’s persnickety travel moments revealed.
• [28:00] Marco bring a suit and tie to Panama and claims it was Amanda’s fault.
• [29:30] Pineapple cheer and Passionfruit fear.

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Snowy Knife Tips

With the background sound of laundry swirling in the dryer our hosts Marco and Amanda give us a laundry list of tips and their experience with snow, from shovelling to cross-country skiing. This is also an episode where we discuss a whole sleuth of tips.

This episode is meant to relax you, calm you and even help you fall asleep. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:10] Marco talks about his recent snow shovelling.
• [3:05] The soothing sounds of the dishwasher are discussed. 
• [5:27] We take a deep dive into knives and knife techniques. 
• [9:00] Chopping onion tips from Amanda and a left turn about Mordecai Richler.
• [13:00] Marco gets off his apparent snow agenda.
• [14:49] Ginger talk and Ginger tips. 
• [18:40] Amanda tells some snow stories. 
• [22:50] We go on a cross-country ski trip with Amanda.
• [27:20] A bit of Bison talk.
• [30:00] Amanda shares some winter coat tips.
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Conversation Starters

We are happy to be back with Season 6 and this being our first episode we decided to take a Conversation Starter pack of cards and start our new season with these conversation starter cards. 

This episode is meant to relax you, calm you and even help you fall asleep. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:30] We discuss some reviews we have received including a hilarious bad review Amanda has received.
• [6:53] Marco tries to remember what the little gift that comes with booze is called.
• [8:14] We read the Conversation Starter cards and answer them. 
• We answer the following questions:
• [9:00] If you could be an animal what would you be?
• [12:11] What is the best gift you have ever received?
• [15:53] What have you done to make the world a better place? 
• [16:00] Are Eyebrows facial hair? 
• [16:20] What do you love about yourself?
• [16:39] Is a hotdog a sandwich?
• [17:38] Amanda explains what a lobster roll is.
• [18:42] What would Peanut butter be called if it wasn’t already called Peanut Butter?
• [18:59] Describe the best date you’ve ever been on?
• [20:33] What movie do you wish your life was like?
• [20:55] What gets better with age?
• [21:58] What childish thing do you still do as an adult?
• [25:15] What is the best app on your phone?
• [27:54] What do you want to be remembered for?
• [29:00] How do you define success?
• [30:15] If you could start a business tomorrow, what would it be?

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New Year’s Day Episode

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are wrapping up. 

Well the holidays are just about done but we want to celebrate today with Becka Barker since she was born today. We get to ask what it’s like to be born on New Year’s Day. 

This is certainly an episode for anyone who is born very close to any holidays. Marco and Becka laugh and lament what its like to be born so close to the holiday. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:00] Becka explains why she is not a New Year’s Baby.  
• [4:42] Marco tells us his pet peeve for people celebrating holiday birthdays.  
• [5:44] Becka tells us about her favourite Birthday.
• [8:36] Discussion on Holiday Brunch.
• [12:04] We get into some holiday drinking including Amaros.
• [13:35] Weird things Becka has drank in her Coffee.
• [16:01] New Year’s Day Levée is explained to us by Becka which is a uniquely done by the Governor General . 
• [18:44] Marco explains what Governor General is.  
• [19:47] New Year’s Resolutions discussion.
• [22:00] Do the Rocks on the Beach know what day it is?

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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