The Insomnia Project is an podcast created by insomniacs for insomniacs, it features mundane conversation for you to Listen and Sleep. When you need that little nudge into relaxed drifting off then this is the podcast for you. Leave your worries, anxiety and sleepless behind as you relax and listen to the hosts talk at length about every mundane topic under the moon.
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The String Theory of Grandmaster Flash Amanda and Marco talk about the difference between threat and string and it takes them on a wild ride to Grandmaster Flash and naturally String Theory. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Game Shows Amanda and Marco talk about one of their guilty pleasures. The game shows they love. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Amanda has a bone to pick with Jeopardy. [02:50] Marco guesses Amanda’s favourite game show. [04:00] Marco explains why he thinks The Price of Right isn’t his game. [05:05] The Price is Right documentary. [06:30] The hosts talk about their friend being a contestant on The Prices Right. [10:50] Marco shares his Price is Right Experience...
Forest Bathing Amanda and Marco are all about baths today on the podcast episode. There recent trip to a spa had them Forest Bathing and then they talk about City Bathing, Art Bathing and Bathing Bathing. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Chicago My Kind of Town Marco and Amanda speak gently about their trip to “The Windy City” and all the other nicknames for Chicago. Also they talk about the Phoenix Cow of Chicago that rose from the acid and what department stores have possessive endings. A small tribute to Elsa Peretti and the Chicago Bean, the architectural tours and our love for Jeanne Gang ’s St. Regis Chicago. Here are Chicago’s nicknames: Windy City Second City Chi-town City of Big Shoulders Chiberia City in a Garden Great...
Water Pressure & The Owl of Minerva Amanda and Marco are heading to Chicago and back but before they do that they will chat about their recent tour of the Art Gallery special gift. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [01:38] Amanda gets her nails done. [02:38] The hosts discuss the Leonard Cohen exhibit at the AGO. [03:38] Marco tries to figure out AI programs. [04:38] Our postman and some tulips talk. [06:15] Water main servicing and what our host are doing to mitigat...
Michmashartstache Marco welcomes back his dear friend Michelle Miracle who joins the podcast from Santa Clarita, California. They delve into Michelle’s art and how special it is. They have a lovely time and you can hear the faint sounds of a train that joins them on this episode. Resource Links: Michmashartstache Instagram michellemiracle.com Quotes: Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject...
The Art Gallery is closed Amanda and Marco go to the Art Gallery on a Monday only to discover that it is closed. The discuss The Ward area of Toronto and music boxes at the theatre and naturally that leads them to Bermuda. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Marco makes a correction. [02:00] Amanda gives her review of Scarlett Johanson. [03:58] The Art Gallery of Ontario [04:58] The Old Victoria house. [06:21] Amanda talks about “The Ward” [11:58] Marco talks about...
Routine A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Amanda reclaims the word ‘mundane’ [01:35] Marco is a list maker and Amanda is a routine type. [02:58] Marco talks about Mendacity and how he remembers it from a “Street Car Named Desire” and can’t remember Burl Ives name. [06:35] The local channel which is not local at all. [07:13] Figuring out weather from another city’s weather. [08:58] The journey of the fancy espresso machine. [11:28] Marco talks about his preferred ...
A folder by any other name Amanda and Marco talk about where they keep their notes, and the difference between a duo tang and a folder. They go through their junk mail. Marco talks about what comes up on his social media. They define what "A Case of the Marches" means. Water slides, roller coasters and magnet fishing videos. Ancient Roman potter in the basin of dry rivers. Marco orders cork sealant for his cork shoes. Amanda describes her Birkenstock boots. Resource Links: Indspire (where Amanda...
Report Cards & Bookmarks Marco discovers unusual bookmarks in his reference books and a listener gives an idea for the hosts to talk about what old receipts remind them of, and then Marco finds his Junior Kindergarten report card. Amanda sees if he would still have an S for Satisfactory progress or an N for Needs Improvement. Which leads Amanda to list all her teachers and Marco to only remember a few. Sounds pretty mundane to us, hope it gets you to the ZZZs you need. Connect with us on: Tw...
Plaid vs. Gingham The hosts get into a deep discussion of Plaid vs. Gingham and how similar and different they may be. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] The hosts talk about their pajamas [05:58] Marco finds there is a lot of plaid when it comes to sleep ware. [06:28] The Plaid Scarf [09:13] Marco tells Amanda how he gets rid of his favourite T-shirts. [10:38] The Gingham vs. Plaid debate begins [11:58] Auditioning in Plaid [14:58] Plaid & Gingham in home dec...
Cardigans, Quiet streets and Poets On today's episode Marco & Amanda take us on a journey wearing a Cardigan and talking about poets. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Amanda explains the two kinds of Cardigans she wears. [01:58] The Sweater Set defined. [03:58] Marco describes a Halloween brooch. [04:58] Marco describes his holiday-ware. [07:58] "The Old Man Jones Sweater" [08:28] Marco talks about the Mac cap. [09:37] Amanda and Marco talk about their favou...
Back from Oahu Amanda and Marco are back from their trip to Hawaii where they visited the island of Oahu and Kauai. Listen as they share the sounds and sights of this magical place. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Amanda and Marco explain why there was no episode last week. [01:45] The hosts talk about podcamp they attended [02:30] They mention a site where they are able to get inexpensive flights [05:30] Marco & Amanda talk about how they were influenced t...
Costco, Hoodies and styles of pizza This episode was actually a Patreon episode recorded a while back but we bring it forward for our listeners so that they can hear this conversation with Chris Bond of the We Like Theme Parks podcast as they talk about their favourite subjects. A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available . [2:15] Marco and Chris talk Costco. [9:45] Hoodies and Sports caps. [11:45] Chris gives us his top Sports caps. [17:00] What makes a good hoodie . [18:45] We Like...
You’ve got Mail You’ve got mail… and stamps, and postoffice and address tags, and cards, and packets and thought provoking questions on today’s episodes as the hosts dive into the mail. What is your favourite post office? What kind of stamps are you drawn to? What is your favourite type of post to receive? Ad free listening is now available . Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Hosted ...
Love Letter to Vermont Amanda and Marco are back for season 7 and they begin with a recent trip to Vermont and how lovely it was to drive in the snowfall in this very picturesque state. A Sneak-Peek: [00:00] Ad free listening is now available . [00:58] Amanda is startled that tomorrow is Groundhogs day. [5:00] Burlington, Vermont and where whats-his-name is from. [5:15] The Ben & Jerry’s factory and tour. [10:00] Montpelier and the farmer’s market. [14:00] The Von Trapp Family Lodge. [15:10]...
Last day of Hanukkah 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 we celebrate Hanukkah and we have...
Birthday’s 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: [1:30] Why we are using certain holiday songs. [3:40] A most hilarious gift tale is told. [5:15] Marco makes fun of Virgos . [9:30] Amanda tells why not to freeze bagels. [14:10] Perfect gifts for each Astrological signs. [15:33] Marco expresses his admirat...
We celebrate the last episode of this season with some of our favourite quotes. Amanda reads one of her favourite poems. We wish you all the best until next season. Enjoy the upcoming holiday episode 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....
It's ok to be exhausted... Today's episode is a solocast. Marco will be your sole host and he begins with sharing that he is exhausted and it is ok to be exhausted. We dive deeper to hear what things Marco uses when he is exhausted to ease his mind. Here are some of the things mentioned on todays episode: Vegas Starfish on instagram Harvey Fierstein's book: I Was Better Last Night. Cue Cards treadmill with location screens Pentel pens Clairefontaine paper snowtires Connect with us on: Twitter: @...
First Snowfall & Lip Balm. On this episode Amanda and Marco talk about the first snowfall which just hit their city. Also in the episode: Marco's favourite flavour of lip balm What is Canadian Tire money? Electric Fireplaces Hand warmers using coupons for gifts Amanda has a book recommendation Stowe, Vermont Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] H...
Bells & Auction Fan favourite Dan Barker is on this episode talking about his time working at an auction house. How to navigate your auction experience, how to prepare for the auction. Dan also tells us of his bell and milk bottle collection. A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Dan tells us how he came to work at an auction house. [2:17] The science of reading an auction crowd. [3:15] Dan explains what makes him a dangerous auction hunter. [5:53] What makes a good bell and how does it end up in Dan’s colle...
Daylight Saving Time means the clock goes back an hour and it really effects one of our hosts (Marco Timpano). They are both in Florida and discuss: Daylight Saving Time the lack of an 's' on Saving. The ficus tree An Osprey difficult clocks skinks ibises gifts to get when you are travelling. do people really need anymore mugs? Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: drumcastproduct...
Reconnecting with Alene Degian Marco speaks with return guest Alene Degian. They speak about her podcast and her new business as well as how they deal with Imposter syndrome and how people get their names wrong and how they deal with that too. A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available . [1:06] Marco and Alene talk about how people get their names wrong. [4:00] Alene gives the tip how she gets folks to pronounce her name right. [7:40] We get the recommendation on Formentera, Spain. ...
Mirrors, Windows & Glass Doors (and Geese) Amanda and Marco begin the episode with listener tips and feedback and their upcoming trip to a spa. A Sneak-Peek: [0:00] Ad free listening is now available . [2:05] Marco discovers he will be getting a “nature” massage. [4:00] We discuss Lennox and Denby stoneware [6:52] Amanda makes up a definition for Vertrify. [8:10] Amanda looks up the definition of Vertrify and Vertrification. [9:26] Book recommendation “Remarkable Bright Creatures” . [10:30] ...
On today's episode Marco & Amanda get ready for their drive to Carleton Place and discover the things there are to do in that Ontario town. Including: Chasing Turkey's Bowling Parrot rehabilitation Centre The Mississippi River And a whole lost more all with the hopes of lulling you the listener to sleep. Connect with us on: Twitter: @listenandsleep Instagram: @theinsomniaproject web: theinsomniaproject.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Email: [email protected] Hoste...
The Sauna Episode: Our hosts find themselves in a hotel room in Ottawa where the fan seems to have a mind of its own. Very little of the conversations deals with the city they happen to be in, with the exception of a walk Marco took to the Glebe area of the city. Rather they hosts get on the topic of Sauna's and let the heat take them away and the discuss: what makes a good sauna their first sauna their favourite saunas saunas around the world the difference between a steam room and a sauna the ...
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Ever have one of those days? Well our hosts Amanda and Marco certainly did but were able to relax and be calm and take our sleep podcast listeners on a little tour of their favourite places in Toronto. They also give some helpful tips that can apply to any city. Amanda tells the tale of her sticky shoe situation. And the Bata Shoe Museum is a place that our hosts vow to visit. A Sneak-Peek: The Beach or The Beaches The Distillery District The CN Tower Ripley's Believe it or Not Aquarium Little I...
On today's sleep podcast episode Marco & Amanda discuss the Georgian Beach Fair they attended and then they get into foggy moments they have experienced from drives, to boat rides if there is fog they will discuss it in this episode. A Sneak Peak: Georgian Bay Fair Bees Wax wrap South Georgian Bay Air Boat Rescue Air Boat Fog Foggy drives Foggy boat rides Foggy Bike rides Foggy Whale watching. Resource Links: SGB Air Boat Rescue: www.sgbairboatrescue.com Connect with us on: Twitter: @listena...
