December 1st - Holiday Episodes Begin! 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. However you celebrate...
Sep 09, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 128
Ferries & Fairies On today's sleep cast our hosts discuss Ferries they have taken and Fairies from stories and lore. They also take us on a journey to the Toronto Islands and Amanda reveals which is her favourite fairy. A Sneak Peak: Marco and Amanda discuss the names of the fairies in Cinderella Amanda and Marco talk about their ferry ride to the Toronto Islands The people you see on the ferry Amanda explains what each Toronto Island is known for The hosts discuss other ferries they have be...
Sep 07, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 26
Garden Hoses & Hotels Today’s episode the hosts Marco & Amanda talk in detail about some of the shopping they want to do thanks to the television Shopping Channel that they have on in the background. Marco needs a garden hose and goes into detail on what is important in such a hose. Amanda tells the tale of her down jacket and how this jacket she just saw on TV may be the one for her, but there are also boots that would look great… The hosts then chat about what they do when they are in ...
Aug 24, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 25
To fold or not to fold? On today's episode of the sleep podcast The Insomnia Project we cover all we can about the hard working and often thankless napkin. Marco describes 3 folds, the fan fold, the roll up and go fold, and the classic rectangle fold. The discussion veers into towel art but then comes full circle with napkin rings and paper napkins. All the napkins you can handle and more on today's episode. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinso...
Aug 17, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 24
In this episode the hosts look to the stars and discuss Amanda's fascination with Astronomy. Some of the things discussed: Astronomy polaris aurora borealis the stars the big dipper the pleiades best night skies belt of orion north star Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 23
We welcome back Marco's niece Mia as they talk about everything under the stars including the stars themselves. With a deep dive into some books this episode is sure to have you sleeping in no time. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Amanda explains how before she falls asleep she creates a dream home in her mind, we try to recreate that on today's episode but we don't get very far... Marco wants a "funk powder room" and we debate Frank or Franklin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 21
The Insomnia Project visits Woodstock, New Brunswick and Marco has the honour of speaking with Andrea Anderson, and they discuss the following: St. Francis Xavier University and their cool ring. Hello Molly by Molly Shannon Hollywood Godfather by Gianni Russo Oatmeal Coffee espresso chef to The Rolling Stones Rain and Thunder Woodstock, New Brunswick Walking Resilence Body Guarding the joys of volunteering stretching advice conversation is important a little bit of hockey Connect with us on: Twi...
Jul 13, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 20
On this episode, Amanda takes us on the journey of her hammock and how much she enjoys reading in her hammock. We also talk a bit about names and an unusual gift Marco is getting for a friend. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 19
On this episode Marco and Amanda describe in full and mundane detail how the deck was stained and they question whether the back space of their house is a yard or a garden. They try to figure out what the staining tool that looks like a broom is called. Amanda tells the tale of buying a birthday cake for Nidhi. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] Ho...
Jun 22, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Foraging with Amanda & Marco Bring a backpack, a basket and let's go on a forage for herbs and mushrooms on this episode as Amanda and Marco talk about their foraging adventures. Marco also becomes a truffle expert on this episode. Resource Links: Black Forager Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] PATREON: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Hoste...
Jun 15, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Marco Timpano & Amanda Barker take you on a stroll through various airports and discuss what makes a great airport for them. Some of the airports you will visit on today's episode include: Toronto International Airport Frankfurt Airport Denver Airport Rome Airport Billy Bishop Airport Incheon International airport Miami Airport Boston Airport Ottawa Airport Halifax Airport Atlanta Airport Detroit Airport Heathrow Airport Vancouver Airport Calgary Airport Connect with us on: Twitter: @listena...
Jun 08, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 16
You've to Mail, Envelopes & Stamps Our hosts head to the mail box for inspiration today as they talk about the mail, stamps uncanceled and what to do with all those cancelled stamps you receive over the year. Amanda has a frugal tip when it comes to envelopes that the hosts delight in and Marco talks about how to repurpose cancelled stamps. Of course a discussion ensues over their mail carrier and what happens when the put him in a money machine. Mentioned links: indspire.ca Twitter: @listen...
Jun 01, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Floating on a Lake This episode takes us on quite a journey. As our hosts talk about their favourite gameshow Jeopardy and recent guests whom they really enjoyed see win, Mattea Roach and Amy Schneider and all the Jeopardy hosts whom they enjoy for different reasons. They also take a trip on St. Clair Avenue in Toronto. Talk about the sports in their city as as well as the towels they like. Amanda really loves her Vessi shoes and Marco just wants you all to have good shoes and why he clams up at...
May 25, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 15
On today's episode Marco & Amanda take us on a little trip to a big place. Join them as they calmly talk about the Rockies, and Banff and their time in Calgary and of course the stay in a Tiny house. Highlights include: Fondue a side trip to BC Emerald Lake Lake Louise Red eye chat Some things were closed down Wild animals Marco kronks his head Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Email: [email protected] Hosted o...
May 19, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Soap & Watercolors Marco and Amanda come back from a late night stroll and talk about two new activities that Marco has gotten into: A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available . [1:45] Allium is springing up in the garden. [5:15] Amanda confesses to her hotel soap stealing. [6:00] Marco talks about making soap. [13:45] Amanda wants to make lip balm. [16:15] watercolors and Marco's new hobby. [22:15] Michelle uses watercolors Sites mentioned: My Gastric Sleeve Podcast Every Place...
May 11, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Full Bloom - Flowers of Spring Spring seems to have sprung in our studio as Amanda and Marco talk about flowers that remind them of special people in our lives. And Marco finally finds out how Amanda feels about Orchids. A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available . [1:45] Marco tells the odd thing that happened to their spring bulbs. [4:00] Marco tells what flowers he believes Amanda likes. [4:39] Marco finds out Amanda’s feelings on orchids. [7:02] Bird of Paradise flower reminds M...
May 04, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 12
We cover nails on today's episode from the ones you put into the walks to the ones at the end of your hands and feet. Marco talks about Nail pops in your wall and what they are Amanda talks about her favourite Reno show hosts yet again, this time with a focus on Joanna Gaines and Egypt Sherrod Amanda then takes us on her recent nail gel journey and colours she has recently used. Marco explains how he does not love getting mani and pedis Amanda tells us about her leg massage. Connect with us on: ...
Apr 20, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 11
The Backpack Episode Amanda gets a new backpack so we delve deep into backpacks. There is nothing in the episode that you need to stay and listen to so feel free to drift off to sleep…and if you don’t well we are hear with you. A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available . [1:15] Amanda buys a new Backpack. [7:29] We hear about her old Backpack. [7:53] Amanda rules out some Backpacks. [10:12] What’s in Amanda’s Backpack? [12:30] Colour of the backpack. [14:30] Things that don’t bothe...
Apr 13, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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...
Apr 06, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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 ...
Mar 30, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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...
Mar 23, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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...
Mar 16, 2022•52 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 ne...
Mar 09, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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 abou...
Mar 02, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 di...
Feb 23, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 ...
Feb 17, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 tell...
Jan 01, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 201
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:...
Dec 31, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 131
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 Canadi...
Dec 31, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 130
