Explore every episode of the podcast Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
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| Garlic, Movies, and Demi Moore. | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:26:42 | |
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:
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| Question & Answer Episode | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:27:25 | |
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:
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| Sweet Tea, Rock the Block & Georgia | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:33:24 | |
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:
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| Dive Tripping with Nidhi Khanna | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:35:26 | |
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:
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| Persian New Year | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:51:43 | |
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:
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| Pearls & Pineapples | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:24:22 | |
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:
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| Lip Balm & Tabasco | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:30:42 | |
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:
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| Snowy Knife Tips | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:33:06 | |
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:
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| Season 6 Opener: Conversation Starters | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:34:16 | |
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:
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| The New Year's Day Episode | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:27:04 | |
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:
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| New Year's Eve | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:26:50 | |
New Year’s Eve Happy New Year from all of us at The Insomnia Project. We hope you 2022 is filled with joy, light, happiness, health and of course sleep. Thank you for sharing your ears with us and spending time with us. Much love from all of us at The Insomnia Project 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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Discovering Saskatoon: A Prairie Adventure | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:27:31 | |
Discovering Saskatoon: A Prairie Adventure On today’s episode of The Insomnia Project, hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker take you on a delightful journey to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city famously described by Bob Dylan as “the Paris of the Prairies.” Join Marco and Amanda as they recount their enchanting trip to this charming city known for its bridges and beautiful landscapes. In this episode, you'll hear about: - Saskatoon’s Charms: Marco and Amanda share their experiences exploring the vibrant city of Saskatoon. Discover what makes this city a hidden gem in the heart of the prairies, including a walk down Broadway.
- Culinary Delights: From savouring local cuisine to enjoying memorable meals, Marco and Amanda detail the delicious food they indulged in while in the city.
-Scenic Wonders: Listen as they describe the picturesque wheat fields and the joy of picking fresh Saskatoon berries on a local farm. - Outdoor Fun: The hosts recount their refreshing swim and other outdoor activities, highlighting the natural beauty and recreational opportunities Saskatchewan has to offer. Tune in to this episode for a taste of Saskatoon and hear why Marco and Amanda had such a memorable time in this unique Canadian province. Whether you’re planning a trip or simply dreaming of one, this episode is sure to inspire your next adventure. Episode Links: The Insomnia Project Follow Us: Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Insomnia Project on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Your support helps us bring more travel stories and relaxing content to our listeners. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Swan Neck | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:28:21 | |
Swan Necks Well we are nearing the end of our holiday episodes. We hope you have enjoyed listening to them as much as we have enjoyed making them. We cosy up in the library of Amanda’s parents house in Florida and try to get away from the post-Christmas noise to record today’s episode. On today’s episode we talk a lot about fowl and then Amanda has an inappropriate story that she shares with our listeners (our apologies for that now) and we also mention one of our favourite twitter sights Canadian Paintings 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. Sites mentioned: Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:27:05 | |
Boxing Day Episode The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. Today’s episode we find out why Boxing Day is Amanda’s favourite holiday. We hear what Boxing Day is for Marco and what the actual day is about. It has become more than a day on the calendar for Amanda. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproductions@gmail.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holiday Episode with Miracle | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:30:27 | |
Holiday with Miracle The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are wrapping up. Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. Michelle Miracle is a dear friend of the podcast and the hosts. She shares her memories of the holidays with Marco and they do their best not their laugh their way through the episode—they don’t succeed. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Birthdays over the holidays and Chaka Khan | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:35:13 | |
Birthdays over the Holidays It is Marco’s birthday so he tells a tale of an interesting and hilarious gift from his sister-in-law. We are still celebrating the holidays on this episode with a particular shout out to Chaka Khan. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Amanda’s show: Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wrapping, Ornaments & Nog | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:46:22 | |
Holiday Show - Wrapping Ornaments & Nog The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. Leslie Seiler and Marco unwrap the secrets to wrapping the perfect gift including Marco’s Frankenwrapping. These two talk about the joy they have for the Season, what makes their Christmas traditions special. There are some Holiday Tips that Leslie shares. If you are in need of something to listen to while wrapping your Holiday or Christmas presents we suggest you put this episode on and enjoy! A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wassailing, Caroling and Mummering | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:37:16 | |
Wassailing, Caroling and Mummering The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. Thank you for sharing the holidays with us. Today Amanda and Marco start by talking about cozy blankets they like to get warm into and then go on a long and windy road speaking about the various traditions of singing during the holidays and they end the show with Celine Dion of course. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holiday Teddys Under the Tree | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:32:17 | |
Holiday Teddys under the Tree The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. We start today’s episode we chat with Aimee our Social Media manager in the UK and we discover what goes on in the UK around the holidays and why there is a gang of bears under Aimee’s Christmas tree. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thrifty Holiday Part 2 | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:29:16 | |
Thrifty Holiday Amanda returns to chat about being thrifty for the holidays. How does one apply being thrifty to the holidays? Listen as we take you on this journey. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christmas on the Farm Part II | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:26:54 | |
Christmas on the Farm II Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. This is a episode from a few years back (2019) where guest Natasha Boomer tells us about her holidays on her farm and that’s our 2nd Christmas on the Farm episode. This episode was recorded on very noisy chairs so be warned there are some ASMR squeaks from chairs. Now it should be noted that Marco and Natasha have performed much comedy on stages so they do their best to make this calm episode but clearly they don’t always succeed. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thrifty Holiday Part 1 | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:28:46 | |
Thrifty Holiday Amanda chats about one of her favourite things to do all year round and that is being thrifty. How does one apply being thrifty to the holidays? Listen as we take you on this journey. A Sneak-Peek:
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. Amanda’s show: Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Patreon: patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Birds of a Feather, Vespa Together | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:27:45 | |
In this episode of The Insomnia Project, hosts Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano dive into a variety of topics sparked by recent messages from their listeners. The conversation takes a poultry-centric turn as Marco expresses his desire to indulge in some fowl cuisine. Amanda, playfully scolds him for his fowl eating talk and how it might disrupt vegan listeners. Shifting gears, they recount a delightful vespa ride through the city, during which they stumbled upon a captivating dragon boat race. Amanda also shares her recent thrift shopping adventures with her niece. Marco and Amanda discuss a halloween themed casserole dish and lament the lack of space for a knee-high Dracula decoration. The conversation takes a humorous twist as they recount a hilarious incident involving blasting Christmas images into their neighbour's window. Join Amanda and Marco for a fun-filled episode filled with laughter, tangents, and unexpected twists. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holiday on the Farm with Liz McEachern | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:27:07 | |
Holidays on The Farm The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! This particular episode was recorded a few years back when we started recording Holiday episodes. We hope you enjoy this trip to the farm. We had so much fun talking about the Holidays on the Farm with Liz McEachern we talk about the quality of snow and what is done to keep roads less slippery and snow banks. We talk a lot about the difference between winter things like Hockey and Ringette, and Cutters vs. Sleighs and where one gets a Christmas tree when you live on a farm and when to take it down. We end with Chestnuts roasting on an open fire A Sneak-Peek:
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. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Interface Episode | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:26:19 | |
THE INTERFACE EPISODE This is last episode for season 5 of The Insomnia Project —We will have an episode for every day of December as we bring our holiday episodes to you. This episode Marco goes into a really deep dive into the journey he recently had with his audio interface which had Amanda trying to keep her eyes open in the studio. Marco also shares what he is grateful for including all the messages of how this podcast was an Insomnia help, Anxiety reliever and all around gentle show to listen to this season.Sneak-peek: ● Amanda recounts her cabbage patch hair cut. ● Marco can’t help but smile as he talks about the nude bike ride in Madison, WI. ● Flowers always make an appearance on the podcast and this is no exception as we talk November blooms. ● Subway stops and subway stops that pose the curious question “who gets off at this stop?” Host: Marco Timpano Co Host: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Connect with Us! Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Interface Episode | 24 Nov 2021 | ||
THE INTERFACE EPISODE This is last episode for season 5 of The Insomnia Project —We will have an episode for every day of December as we bring our holiday episodes to you. This episode Marco goes into a really deep dive into the journey he recently had with his audio interface which had Amanda trying to keep her eyes open in the studio. Marco also shares what he is grateful for including all the messages of how this podcast was an Insomnia help, Anxiety reliever and all around gentle show to listen to this season.Sneak-peek: ● Amanda recounts her cabbage patch hair cut. ● Marco can’t help but smile as he talks about the nude bike ride in Madison, WI. ● Flowers always make an appearance on the podcast and this is no exception as we talk November blooms. ● Subway stops and subway stops that pose the curious question “who gets off at this stop?” Host: Marco Timpano Co Host: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Connect with Us! Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trip to Quebec | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:21:46 | |
On this episode Amanda and Marco discuss their trip and stay in Quebec, they visit the Eastern Townships and stay in a most quaint in called Auberge la Chocolatiere and then they head to Montreal and stay and a more contemporary and modern hotel, along the way they talk about skiing in Aspen Colorado and Amanda cleans her purse. Sneak Peak:
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| Jumping the Shark & Price is Right | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:31:03 | |
On this episode Marco and Amanda really delve into some memories of Las Vegas which leads them to the Price is Right and a discussion of Jumping the Shark. As well as Amanda sharing why she was the most popular baby sitter in her town and her fall from Grace. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproductions@gmail.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hotels & Authors/Arthurs | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:27:15 | |
This bonus episode explains the issues we had with some loud ads recently. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproductions@gmail.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cortado & Squid | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:25:50 | |
Cortado & Squid Sit back and relax as Amanda and Marco take you on a journey of a hip area near where they live called Geary Avenue and Marco gives the etymology of the cappuccino which leads them down Cortado lane. This episode has a ton of definitions in it, or at least attempts at definitions. Jennifer talks about her role as a Field Visual Merchandising Manager for clothing stores in Canada and what her job entails. She also shares a few essential fashion tips plus factors to consider when planning to get Main Coons cats as pets. A Sneak-Peek:
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| The Norway Maple | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:29:00 | |
THE INSOMNIA PROJECT - The Norway Maple Episode All roads don’t always begin with The Norway Maple but that is the tree that took us to many others. Along the way there was a detour to Manitoba and Ottawa and some points between. There was plenty to be said on lumberjacks and arborists who work in the city. From there we compared our favourite colours and how many blues are in the shade that Amanda’s mom associates with her and Marco brings his current favourite scarf pattern and colours to the table. Sneak-peek: ● The Libby Library App, is it found all over the world or just in certain cities? Not sure if we ever get to the bottom of it. ● We go through the propagation cycle of the Manitoba Maple and how fascinating it truly is. ● We delight talking about the charming Swiss Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. ● Wedding Colours, will Marco remember his? ● A very thoughtful gift. ● We literally talk about the word “litteraly” Host: Marco Timpano CoHost: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Connect with Us! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friends Gathering & Formage Set | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:38:49 | |
We are grateful for some recent listener comments and begin the show with a couple of comments. This leads us to a whole discussion on whether Marco has been to Wisconsin or not, and how much Amanda really loves the state. We eventually get to how to prepare and enjoy a Gathering of Friends but first we talk about what it takes to have an "eye for design". Aside from all that Marco tells Amanda what he wants for his birthday. Sneak-peek: ● Places in Wisconsin to visit ● Having an eye for design. ● What goes through Amanda's head when she's on a massage table. ● Putting Ice in your milk, is that weird? ● What to do with an Awkward Nook. ● Defining what ADR is (automated dialogue replacement). ● The Fromage Set and what the handle should be made of. ● Fossilized Wholly Mammoth Ivory Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Connect with Us! Find us on Instagram
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| Tattoos & Birds Part II | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:31:25 | |
Our part two of Tattoos & Birds we take flight and welcome back friend of the show Nima Kharrazi host of the podcast: “My Gastric Sleeve”. We focus on birds of prey and raptors and Nima makes a lot of bird sounds including the sounds of flying fists in box match. They talk about their favourite bird including Marco’s Snowy Owl,Wild Turkey and Common Loon sighting. Sneak-peek: ● We learn that hummingbirds chirp. ● A deep dive into the aggressive behaviours of Blue Jays (the bird not the baseball team). ● The various apps that capture birds without any hard to this egg laying animal. The Merlin App and The Wingspan App. ● Marco attempts to describe the call of the loon. ● An in-depth look at the Canadian one dollar and two dollar coins affectionally known as the “loonie” and “toonie” and the disappearance of the Canadian copper penny. ● Nima explains the complexities and challenges of spending his Persian New Year two dollar bill. ● Ruby and Emerald throated hummingbirds, Mockingbirds, Screech owl. ● We answer the question “what happens when you put kestrel, the domesticated pig or Marco in the wild”? ● The Splendent Quetzal is a shoulder tattoo bird and Nima explains why and learn the fabricated story that Nima tells his father. Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Connect with Us!
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| Campfire Chats with Mia | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:26:28 | |
The Insomnia Project: Campfire Chats with Mia. This week on The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes a very special guest – his niece Mia! Settle in for a cozy conversation filled with warm nostalgia and the sweet sounds of childhood. In this episode, you'll hear about:
Drift off to dreamland with the soothing sounds of conversation and a touch of summer magic. Connect with The Insomnia Project:
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| Tattoos & Birds Part I | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:33:54 | |
We welcome back friend of the show Nima Kharazi host of the podcast: “My Gastric Sleeve”. The ink is dry on this episode where we chat about tattoos and birds. The journey begins with a tattoo experience Nima has that doesn’t go quite to plan. We learn about what “your Persian flaw” means. We delve into birds as Nima explains why his next tattoos will feature these fine feathered friends in this first of two part episode. Sneak-peek: ● We learn to never sit in an impatient tattoo artists’ chair. ● We revisit why the Peonies is the official flower of The Insomnia Project Podcast. ● We find out the next tattoo that Nima will be getting on his wrist in 4 days! (10/10 at 10 am). ● Nima tells us how different birds represents members of his family. ● Advice on exactly where to get a wrist tattoo. ● Nima shares some advice he learned from musician Brian Setzer, “never get a tattoo you can't cover up, when you are infant of a judge”. Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Connect with Us! Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproductions@gmail.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| On a Busy Day | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:21:58 | |
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| Fashion & Cats | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:24:30 | |
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| A Trip to Paris: the prettiest little town in Ontario | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:27:22 | |
A Trip to Paris If you don't know yet, Paris, Ontario, is one of the most irresistibly raw places to visit ever! (We just got back from our little trip there, and we're still on a high!). From canoeing down at the Grand River to enjoying the wilderness under its gorgeous bridges, this episode is bursting with exciting moments you can't miss! Amanda joins us in this episode of The Insomnia Project to talk about our recent wonderful trip to the town. Aside from little shops and restaurants, we also touch on the top places, our best finds, favourite eats and hidden gems on this side of Canada. Sneak-peek:
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| On a rainy Day | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:28:07 | |
Marco and Amanda take advantage of the pitter pater of the rain that is following when they decide to turn on the microphone and record an episode. The conversation takes some turns as they talk about a recent lazy river trip they took and a debate on some birds including the blue heron, flamingos and kingfisher. Host : Marco Timpano Guest: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tea, Books and Online Magazine with guest Arpita Ghosal | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:29:45 | |
In the studio for today's episode is the writer and curator of SesayArts Magazine Arpita Ghosal. Marco and Arpita talk about the magazine and how it came to be as well as the perfect tea and book combination and Marco seems to have boardgames on the brain as they take yet another stroll in that topic too. As with all our episodes we hope you find this episode relaxing and if you are using it for sleep we hope you get there. Host : Marco Timpano Guest: Arpita Ghosal Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blue Jays, Gems and Video Game Characters | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:25:23 | |
A bit of a departure on today's episode as Amanda Barker welcomes 6 year old Edith to the podcast. They explore Amanda's jewelry and their Blue Jays as well Edith gives Amanda a rather detailed lesson on the various characters who inhabit the world of her favourite video games. They also answer the question: "If you had a nest for jewelry, what kind of gems would you put in that nest?" Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lights and Las Vegas! | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:28:09 | |
You might expect an episode about Las Vegas to be far to exciting to lull you to sleep, well we do our best to make it happen. Marco speaks with Derek Shipman about living in Las Vegas and working as a light technician for the Cirque du Soleil show O. They also chat about how L.E.D lights have changed the lighting industry. Where a Vegan goes for a bite in Vegas. And their favourite spells and jam. Host: Marco Timpano Guest: Derek Shipman Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free: Bass Walker, Kevin MacLeod Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to the end because you fall asleep, well you paid us the biggest compliment. Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holidays, Nail Polish and Fountains | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:29:07 | |
Marco and Aimee talk about the two types of holidays one can take and that leads to a search for fountains and a nail polish discussion that of course has a splash about Marco's hands, books to read on holiday and of course fountains. Whew, that is a lot to calmly talk about. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Love Letter to Montreal | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:27:37 | |
Marco and his Guest Linda (Getting Lit with Linda) take a virtual stroll down beautiful Montreal, along the way they discuss Linda's favourite designer Denis Gagnon and some of her favourite places to grab a bite to eat and her comfy white couch. Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Papaya Seeds and Pepper Mills | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:28:53 | |
Get ready for a wild ride as Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano navigate unexpected twists and turns in this episode of The Insomnia Podcast. From watermelon salad mishaps to the importance of a peppermill, our hosts cover a wide range of topics. Key Points:
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| The Festive Apostrophe | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:29:32 | |
Marco tells Amanda he has got her something to make her life easier, and Amanda reveals that she doesn’t use the hair dryer that Marco thought she uses and why she uses the another type of hairdryer. They do a deep dive into Amanda’s sister and try not to get into squabbles over and with her followed by a tour of what is and isn’t hanging on the wall. The show then delves into T pins and Acoustic foam panels. We finish the episode with a debate with the festive apostrophe! Host: Marco Timpano Guest: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free: Bass Walker, Kevin MacLeod Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to the end because you fall asleep, well you paid us the biggest compliment. Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Travel stories and a sore foot | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:26:23 | |
Well Marco is back after a foot injury has kept him off the air for a few weeks. Listen as he and co-host Amanda talk about some travel stories and fun moments they have had on the road.Follow us: Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Twitter: @listenandsleep Website: www.theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Talking Literature with Linda Morra | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:29:17 | |
Talking Literature with Linda Morra What could be more relaxing than a deep talk literature? In today’s episode, Marco speaks with Dr. Linda Morra from the podcast Getting Lit with Linda. The conversation begins with some details of Marco’s book: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast. Having gone to high school together these two friends talk about a variety a topics including one passion they share: espresso. A Sneak-Peek:
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| Conversation with Nidhi Khanna Part II | 26 May 2021 | 00:19:57 | |
We welcome Nidhi back to discuss a wide range of topics, and we start with her thoughts on rain. Host: Marco Timpano Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproductions@gmail.com Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Conversation with Nidhi - Part I | 19 May 2021 | 00:26:15 | |
Conversations with Nidhi Part I Fan favourite Nidhi Khanna comes to the podcast to tell us what she is up to and of course we get an update on her dog Xena. A Sneak-Peek:
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