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Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
A sleep podcast that actually works. The Insomnia Project helps you fall asleep, quiet racing thoughts, and ease nighttime anxiety — not with meditation or white noise, but with 26 minutes of warm, unhurried conversation about nothing in particular. Hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker talk about everyday life — waiting rooms, road trips, coffee, radiators — giving your mind something gentle to drift off to. Running since 2015 with over 1.75 million downloads, The Insomnia Project is one of…
Episodes
- Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
Tea, Books and Online Magazine with guest Arpita Ghosal
In the studio for today’s episode is writer and curator Arpita Ghosal from SesayArts Magazine. Marco and Arpita settle in for a relaxed conversation about the…
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Blue Jays, Gems and Video Game Characters
In this playful and gently curious episode of The Insomnia Project, Amanda Barker welcomes a very special guest — six-year-old Edith — for a light and…
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Lights and Las Vegas!
You might expect an episode about Las Vegas to be far too exciting to lull you to sleep — but we do our best to make it happen. On this episode of The Insomnia…
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Holidays, Nail Polish and Fountains
In this gently wandering episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco Timpano is joined by guest Aimee for a calm and curious conversation about the different kinds…
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Love Letter to Montreal
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…
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The Festive Apostrophe
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…
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Travel stories and a sore foot
In this relaxing episode of The Insomnia Project, host Marco Timpano returns after a short break caused by a sore foot injury that kept him off the air for a…
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Talking Literature with Linda Morra
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…
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Conversation with Nidhi Khanna Part II
Nidhi returns to The Insomnia Project for another relaxed and friendly conversation with Marco. This time, they begin with Nidhi’s thoughts on rain before…
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Conversation with Nidhi - Part I
Fan favourite Nidhi Khanna returns to The Insomnia Project to share what she’s been up to lately. Marco and Nidhi settle into a calm and friendly conversation…
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At the Piano Bar with guest: Katy Marquardt
We talk Piano Bar with accomplished artist and musician Katy Marquardt (@katyonkeys). Marco and Katy chat about the relaxed charm of piano bars, music, and the…
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Cereal and Podcasting with Marco's niece Mia
When your scheduled guest isn’t available to record — but your 9½-year-old niece is — well, you record an episode with her instead. In this playful and…
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Guitar Pedals with Dan Tomlin
We calmly put the pedal to the metal as Marco chats with guest Dan Tomlin about the fascinating world of guitar pedals. From distortion and delay to the many…
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Batman talk
In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco Timpano welcomes guest Tyler Murree from the podcast Mur’s Nerds for a relaxed and slightly nerdy conversation…
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The Towel Episode
In this cozy episode of The Insomnia Project, Nidhi returns to join Marco Timpano for a wonderfully mundane conversation all about towels. If you’re looking…
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Star Trek and Sci Fi with guest Frankie Day
We head to outer space with special guest Frankie Day as Marco and Frankie chat about science fiction, space adventures, and their shared appreciation for Star…
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Van Conversion Homes & Note Taking
Well, we get a little insight into how Marco takes notes and hear about Amanda’s dream home — which might just be inside a van… or possibly a boat. You’ll have…
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Flower Arranging with Leslie Seiler
Grab your tulips, roses, and anthuriums as we fill our vases, trim our stems, and talk about the calming art of flower arranging with special guest Leslie…
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St. Paddy's Day Episode
We celebrate Ireland on today’s episode with special guest Timmy O'Dowd. Marco and Timmy share a relaxed conversation about Ireland and its culture — though be…
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Bunkie and Tiny Home Fascination
We take a gentle tour through Amanda’s fascination with tiny homes before discovering what exactly a “bunkie” is. Along the way, Marco and Amanda also chat…
- Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
Netball the sport we didn't know we loved so much
Today’s episode is all about the wonderful sport of netball. Marco had never heard of it before, and guest Aimee Dyson shares her enthusiasm for the game — so…
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Famous cities in not-so-famous places
Marco and Amanda chat about famous city names that appear in unexpected places — like London, Ontario; Ontario, California; or Athens, Georgia. They take…
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Sculpting and Jazz Cats
Author Todd McGinnis joins Marco for a relaxing conversation about his cat Mr. Burns, a feline with a surprising love of jazz who enjoys playing Todd’s piano —…
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Weather & Writing with guest: Paul PK Kingston
What’s the weather like? Marco chats with guest Paul Kingston about his fascination with weather, weather fronts, and some of the terms they both like to use…
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The Cello Episode with guest: Tori Rushton
Marco welcomes cellist Tori Rushton from the Music Magic Podcast, and together they share a delightful conversation about the cello and the magic of music…
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Belts, Hats and Painter's Tape
Well… Amanda and Marco take us on a journey through belts, hats, and painter’s tape. They also do a deep dive into some of the other things Amanda stores —…
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Day-Planners and Tool Boxes
On this sleep podcast episode: Marco takes you on a journey through his day planner, ventures into what’s inside his toolbox, and shares a couple of thoughtful…
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The Approach - How we approach things on today's sleepcast.
On this sleep podcast episode: Marco & Amanda discuss their approach to taking a bath, how they go about removing snow, and Amanda's vast magazine collection…
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Dissertations & Toques
Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, calm your mind, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco dives…
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Online Reading and Treasures
Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast with calm conversation to help you unwind or drift toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda…
- Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
Backyard Plants and Transitioning to winter.
Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast with calm conversation to help you unwind or drift off to sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda…
- Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
Trip to the Cobbler
Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast with calm conversation to help you unwind or drift off to sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda…
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Special Guest: Edward Russell from Inside The Groove Podcast
Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast with calm conversation to help you unwind or drift toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes…
- Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep
Home Styles
Ranch, Bungalow, Double Wide — what’s your favourite house style? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda explore the quiet world of…
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Wreaths & Silent Auctions
We talk about their wreaths and Amanda's Silent auction wins. Host: Marco Timpano Co Host: Amanda Barker Producers: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty…
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Fall Walk
Marco and Amanda take a gentle stroll through the topic of fall walks. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, the hosts reflect on some of their recent…
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A trip to the cranberry bog
A trip to the bog! In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda take listeners along on a gentle journey to a cranberry bog, where they chat about…
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International Podcast Day
Marco and Nidhi continue their conversation from last week’s episode — and it happens to fall on International Podcast Day. In this episode of The Insomnia…
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Old Friends
Nidhi Khanna returns to The Insomnia Project for another calm and friendly conversation. In this episode, Nidhi joins Marco to share a little about what she’s…
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Line Ups & Video Stores
Cue this episode on queues. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle into a calm conversation about queues, lineups, and the curious…
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Gems & Mythology
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, or Sapphire — which gemstone do you prefer? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle into a calm conversation…
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Bridges
We “bridge” the gap in this episode with a calm conversation all about bridges. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda take a gentle stroll…
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Van Gogh Immersive
Artist extraordinaire Vincent van Gogh is the topic of today’s episode. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes friend of the show Dale Boyer…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepMongoose, Michelle Visage & Bus Trips
The conversation begins with audiobooks — and then gently wanders into a few unexpected places. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special…
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Off the Cuff
Recorded from a hotel room in Guelph, Ontario, this episode finds Marco settling in for another quiet solo show. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepBagels, Pizza & The Panel Show
Marco and fellow podcaster David Shore settle in for a relaxed conversation about hometown foods and the joy of great podcasts. In this episode of The Insomnia…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepShow preparations
As listeners of The Insomnia Project know, Marco is also an actor. In this episode, Marco is joined by special guest Tyler Murree for a calm conversation about…
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Fiestaware
It’s certainly colourful — Fiestaware, the dishware known for its bright and cheerful designs. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle…
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Tarot Cards with River Rose
Marco and River Rose settle in for a calm conversation about tarot cards and podcasting. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special guest…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepComedy Writing with Calvin
Marco and guest Calvin Storoschuk talk about comedy writing — in the most mundane way possible. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes Calvin…
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Rain
From light showers to heavy downpours, today’s episode is all about rain. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle in for a calm…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepAuthors with Daniel Krolik
If you’ve read a book, you’ve met an author. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes friend of the podcast and avid reader Daniel Krolik for a…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepCigars with Nima Kharrazi
This episode is all about cigars — with an important note that we do not recommend smoking, as it is not good for your health. In this episode of The Insomnia…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepArizona, Cross Stitch & Hair Colour
Ever been to Arizona? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special guest Miriam Kenly for a calm and gently wandering conversation that…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepJewelry with Miracle
You can wear it on your fingers, wrap it around your neck, or circle it around your wrists — in this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and special guest…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepTunnel Travel
Everyone has a cousin who seems to know a little bit about everything. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes his cousin Danny Campolucci, who…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepBoxing
We step into the studio ring for a calm conversation about boxing. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special guest Clodagh Power to talk…
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Watching Paint and Stain Dry
Today’s episode is about as calm as listening to paint dry — and let’s not forget stain drying as well. In this solo episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepA Magical Conversation
This is a magical episode of The Insomnia Project, where Marco welcomes special guest Billy Kid to talk about… you guessed it… magic. In this gently wandering…
Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You SleepCalendars & Mugs
What’s in the cupboard… and what’s in the car? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda take a gentle look at some everyday items that often…