Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

They’re on a roll — a sock roll, that is. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes guest Daniel Krolik for a relaxed conversation that begins with socks and quickly drifts into other comfortable wardrobe essentials. From the surprisingly satisfying sock roll to the humble T-shirt , the two explore everyday clothing in the calm, meandering style listeners know and love. Along the wa...

Marco welcomes special guest Dani Stover for a relaxed conversation about Toronto, fonts, and some wonderful local discoveries. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Dani chat about BlogTO , their shared appreciation for fonts and typography , and the many interesting things to see and do in Toronto. Along the way, they talk about the joyful community event Drag Queen Storytime and o...

What do hot tubs, root beer, and slushies all have in common? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco is joined by special guest Chris Bond from the podcast We Like Theme Parks for a relaxed and gently wandering conversation about some surprisingly refreshing topics. Marco and Chris chat at length about the simple pleasures of hot tubs, root beer, and slushies , reflecting on the small com...

Music, music, music! In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco gets a little delightfully nerdy about music as he welcomes special guest Rylan Wilkie . Together they settle into a relaxed conversation exploring their shared love of music, instruments, and the small details that make music such a fascinating topic. Even when the conversation leans into musical enthusiasm, the tone remains cal...

Amanda sure loves to talk about her home away from home — New Brunswick — and in this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco happily dives into the conversation. Marco and Amanda settle in for a relaxed chat about Amanda’s connection to New Brunswick , sharing reflections on the places, memories, and quiet charm that make the province feel like a second home to her. Along the way, Marco introduce...

Everything you could want to know about badminton — but were afraid to ask. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco is joined by special guest Desmond Ngai for a relaxed and friendly conversation about the sport of badminton . Together they explore the small details of the game, sharing what they enjoy about playing and watching it. As the conversation unfolds, they leave no shuttlecock un...

Cozy time: socks or slippers — what do you wear around the house? In this comforting episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Amanda settle into a calm conversation about the small things that make home feel especially cozy. From the age-old question of socks versus slippers , the discussion gently wanders through other comforting essentials. Along the way, they chat about water bottles, electr...

If you can’t get Glenn Close on the podcast… you get the next best thing. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Daniel Krolik, who proudly describes himself as a bit of a Close-aphile . Together they settle into a relaxed conversation about one of the most talented actors working today — Glenn Close . Marco and Daniel chat about Close’s remarkable career, memorable...

Dens — that small room in your home that can become a glorious and private sanctuary. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and guest host Amanda Barker explore the cozy and creative world of den design. From boho to Scandinavian-inspired spaces , the conversation wanders through different decorating styles, textures, and ideas that can turn a small room into a comforting retreat. Along...

Marco and Marilla Wex settle in for a cozy conversation about knitting, crocheting, and the gentle art of spinning a yarn. In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Marilla Wex to chat about the calming world of yarn crafts. Their conversation drifts through knitting and crocheting techniques, the quiet satisfaction of working with yarn, and the simple joy of handmade...

Tulips, roses, daisies, or orchids… which flowers do you prefer? In this gently wandering episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Amanda explore the simple pleasures of flowers, flower arranging, and creating the perfect bouquet. Their conversation drifts through favourite blooms, the small details that make a bouquet beautiful, and the quiet joy that comes from arranging flowers. From tulips...

Marco and special guest Kevin Kruchkywich chat about tools and their respective levels of “handyness” in this calm and quietly curious episode of The Insomnia Project . Their conversation wanders through the world of everyday tools, problem-solving, and the small satisfaction that comes from fixing things yourself. At one point Kevin mentions that he enjoys finding an “elegant solution” to a probl...

Books are one of our favourite topics, and in this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Amanda gently explore the world of book clubs and the quiet rituals of reading. The conversation begins with a relaxed discussion about book clubs — how they work, why people enjoy them, and the simple pleasure of gathering to talk about a good book. From there, the chat drifts into the small details tha...

Bunting or Garland — what’s the difference? In this cozy episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Amanda gently explore that very question as they chat about the many forms of bunting and garland and which ones they prefer. The conversation drifts through decorations both festive and everyday, from fabric bunting to shimmering strands of garland. Along the way, the discussion naturally turns to...

This is our pre season episode, it is like a love letter to all our fans. Thank you and we cannot wait for Season 4 on March 18th! Host:  Marco Timpano Producers:  Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free Want to get extra Insomnia Project content? Go to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy 📸 Foll...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Nidhi settle in for a calm conversation that might make you want to pull up a beach chair and relax. The discussion begins with the quest for the perfect beach chair — what makes one comfortable, practical, and worthy of a day by the water....

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Tim Walker for a calm conversation about a classic piece of winter equipment: the ice skate . Marco and Tim explore everything you could possibly want to know about ice skates , from their design and function to the small...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Deborah Kimmett for a surprisingly thorough conversation about culverts . What is a culvert, you ask? Sit back with a warm cup of whatever you enjoy and join Marco and Deborah as they take a deep and delightfully mundane...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Dov Mickelson for a calm and lightly humorous conversation. Marco does his very best to pronounce Dov’s name correctly — and, as the episode unfolds, it becomes clear that he never quite gets it right . The good-natured a...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Natasha Boomer for a calm conversation about life on the farm . Natasha shares a few memorable moments from living on a farm , reflecting on the rhythms of rural life, the everyday tasks, and the small stories that come f...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Caitlin Driscoll for a cozy conversation about knitting, crocheting, and loom work . Time to get out your loom! Marco and Caitlin explore the calm and creative world of yarn crafts , chatting about knitting, crocheting, a...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Mark Andrada for a calm conversation about the fascinating world of Broadway shows that didn’t quite become hits . Sometimes a bomb can still be spectacular. Marco and Mark explore a few Broadway productions that didn’t s...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Alice for a calm and gently wandering conversation. The discussion begins with books , drifts into the world of sports , and eventually finds its way north to Alaska . As with many episodes of The Insomnia Project , the p...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Keith Barker for a calm conversation that moves through theatre, sports, and a brief return to one of Marco’s favourite topics. Marco and Keith talk about Indigenous plays and storytelling , reflecting on the importance o...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes fan favourite Dan Barker for a calm and curious conversation about ships . Dan shares his interest in ships and maritime life while Marco listens along, as the conversation gently explores the world of boats, vessels, and the fascinati...