Marco Timpano | Host of The Insomnia Project Sleep Podcast

Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

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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 the longest-running sleep podcasts of its kind. No scripts. No experts. Just two people talking, so you...

Author

Marco Timpano | Host of The Insomnia Project Sleep Podcast

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Health

Podcast website

www.theinsomniaproject.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Packaging, Peanuts & Booster Cables 17.05.2017

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 and wandering conversation about everyday details that quietly shape our lives. The hosts begin by talking about packaging and packing peanuts , reflecting on how these small materials protect the items we ship an...

What's your sign? 20.04.2017

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 begins with the classic pick-up line: “What’s your sign?” From there, the hosts wander into a gentle discussion about astrology, zodiac signs, and the cultural fascination with horoscopes . They...

The Citrus Episode 12.04.2017

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 and meandering conversation about limes, citrus fruits, and the many varieties of fruit we encounter in everyday life . The hosts begin with a refreshing discussion about limes — their flavour, their uses, and the...

Canoeing, Fishing & Thunderbirds 29.03.2017

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 heads into the great outdoors as he welcomes special guest Lisa Cromarty for a calm and meandering conversation. The episode begins with talk of portaging and canoeing , drifting through stories of paddling, quiet lakes, and the rhythm of time...

Hawaii Part II 12.03.2017

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 continues the conversation about Hawaii , this time joined by special guest Melissa D'Agostino . Melissa shares her thoughts and experiences as the discussion drifts through the beauty, culture, and unique atmosphere of the Hawaiian islands. Fr...

The Random Show 08.03.2017

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this special episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Nidhi celebrate a major milestone — their 100th episode . To mark the occasion, the hosts raise a glass of wine and settle in for a relaxed conversation filled with random questions for each other . The result is a playful and refle...

Hawaii Part I 05.03.2017

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 Matt Campagna for the first part of a conversation about one of Matt’s favourite places in the world: Hawaii . Matt sets the stage for a relaxed exploration of the islands, sharing what makes Hawaii such a special destina...

Libations 01.03.2017

Shaken or Stirred our hosts: Marco & Nidhi talk about their favourite libations. #sleepcast Host:  Marco Timpano Co Host: Nidhi Khanna Producers:  Drumcast Productions Theme Music: Royalty Free: Bass Walker, Kevin MacLeod The Insomnia Project mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Not every episode will bring you to sleep but our goal is to at the very l...

What's in our wallets 26.02.2017

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 open their wallets and take a calm look at the everyday items we carry around with us . The hosts chat about what’s inside their wallets , from the expected essentials to the small and sometimes surprising things that accumulate over...

Music Producing 22.02.2017

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 Juno-nominated record producer Anthony Nemet for a calm conversation about producing music and crafting songs . Marco and Anthony explore the quiet details behind music production , from shaping a song in the studio to the subtle decis...

Doodling, Concerts & Gowns 19.02.2017

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 Phil Luzi for a calm conversation about doodling, concerts, and the curious creativity of simple lines . The episode begins with a reflection on how a straight line can quickly turn into a squiggle , as Marco and Phil tal...

Photography & Knives 16.02.2017

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 Ben Ehrensperger for a calm conversation about photography and knives — two topics that might seem unexpected together but make for a wonderfully wandering discussion. With the click of a camera, Marco and Ben explore the...

Words, Ginger & Coffee Oil 12.02.2017

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 Peter Alexandropoulos for a calm conversation that wanders through language, flavours, and coffee. The discussion begins with an intriguing question: What exactly is coffee oil? From there, Marco and Peter drift through a...

Butterflies & Maple Syrup 09.02.2017

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 begin with a light conversation about butterflies — but the discussion soon takes an unexpected turn. What starts as a peaceful chat about these delicate insects quickly triggers one of Nidhi’s passionate rants , sending the conversat...

Insurance & Blackjack 06.02.2017

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 take on one of the most soothing topics imaginable: insurance . The hosts attempt to lull listeners into a peaceful state with a calm conversation about the many aspects of insurance and the kinds of policies people encounter in every...

Fantasy NBA Pool, the how tos 02.02.2017

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 back guest Trevor Martin for a calm conversation about a different kind of pool — Fantasy NBA pools . Marco and Trevor dive into the world of fantasy basketball , discussing how these pools work and the thoughtful process of designing...

Plaid, Teams & Hays, Kansas 30.01.2017

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 wrap themselves in a cozy conversation about plaid, kilts, and sports teams . The hosts chat about the patterns and traditions associated with plaid , including the iconic kilt , and the many ways these classic designs appear in cloth...

Musicals 26.01.2017

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 back Daniel Krolik for part two of their theatre conversation , this time focusing on the world of musicals . Continuing their exploration of theatre genres, Marco and Daniel discuss the unique charm of musical theatre , reflecting on...

The Boring Canadian Prime Minister Debate 23.01.2017

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 dive into a surprisingly calm historical debate: which Canadian Prime Minister might be considered the most boring? The hosts compare two historical figures — Sir Alexander Mackenzie and Sir Mackenzie Bowell — in what could be called...

Basketball & Memorizing 18.01.2017

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 Darrel Gamotin for a calm and wandering conversation about memorizing scripts, basketball, and a few unexpected topics along the way . Marco and Darrel chat about the process of learning and memorizing scripts , reflectin...

The Weekend Episode 15.01.2017

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 take a leisurely look at one of the most anticipated parts of the week — the weekend . The hosts chat about how they like to spend their weekends, reflecting on the simple routines, quiet moments, and small traditions that make those...

Plays, Playwrights & Performances 14.01.2017

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 Daniel Krolik for a calm and thoughtful conversation about theatre, playwrights, and memorable performances . Marco and Daniel wander through the world of the stage, chatting about influential playwrights and the stories...

The License Plate Episode 13.01.2017

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 take a calm and curious look at something we see every day but rarely think about: license plates . The hosts explore the numbers and letters that make up license plate combinations , wondering how they’re created and what they might...

Detective Novels & Electronics 12.01.2017

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 follows a few literary clues and discovers that Nidhi is an avid fan of detective and mystery novels . The hosts wander through the world of classic and modern mysteries, discussing famous sleuths and the authors who created them. From Sherlock...

Things that don't exist anymore 11.01.2017

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this nostalgic episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Nidhi reflect on things from their childhood that no longer exist — or are slowly disappearing . The hosts share memories of everyday objects, habits, and small cultural moments that once felt ordinary but are now becoming rare or...

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