Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

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 Dina Pino for a calm conversation about cured meats and charcuterie boards . Marco and Dina explore the world of charcuterie , discussing the different kinds of cured meats, how charcuterie boards come together, and the l...

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 Alex Treude for a calm and curious conversation about poker and poker tells . How is your poker face? Marco and Alex explore the subtle world of poker strategy , discussing the small signals players sometimes give away at...

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 about all the bells and whistles you can think of — and maybe a few more besides. From the expression itself to the curious ways we use the phrase “bells and whistles,” the conversation wanders throug...

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 about all the bells and whistles you can think of — and maybe a few more besides. From the expression itself to the curious ways we use the phrase “bells and whistles,” the conversation wanders throug...

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 and Nidhi settle into a conversation about two very different kinds of heat. Some like it hot, and some like it HOT . The discussion begins with the everyday task of ironing — how they iron, what they iron, and the small routines that come with keep...

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 and Nidhi settle into a conversation about two very different kinds of heat. Some like it hot, and some like it HOT . The discussion begins with the everyday task of ironing — how they iron, what they iron, and the small routines that come with keep...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet your mind, or drift gently toward sleep? In this special double episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes Aurora Browne , known from Baroness Von Sketch Show , for a calm and fascinating conversation about her family history and two remarkable figures in Canadian art. Aurora joins Marco to talk about her grandparents, the celebr...

Gratitude & Peonies — A Calm Moment of Thanks In this gentle episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco leans into something we can all use a little more of: gratitude. With a soft and unhurried tone, he takes time to thank the many people who support the show and make it what it is. Along the way, Marco shares a quiet update about his peonies—those small, seasonal details that bring a sense of c...

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 welcomes special guest Alene Degian for a cozy conversation about two comforting daily rituals: coffee and journaling . It may sound like a caffeine fix, but Marco and Alene keep the tone mellow as they talk about their love of coffee — the simple pl...

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 special guest Kerry Griffin for a gentle discussion that begins in the world of casino games . Blackjack, poker, or roulette — Marco and Kerry talk about the experience of casino dealing , reflecting on the rhythms of the casino floor and th...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, ease insomnia, or enjoy calm background conversation before bed? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Nidhi settle in for a gently wandering chat that begins with an everyday object we often take for granted: ladders . When you’ve got to climb to the top, a ladder is the tool you reach for — and Marco and Nidhi explore the dif...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet your mind, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes special guest Ryan Turner for a surprisingly thorough — and delightfully mundane — conversation about belts . Yes, belts. From the practical purpose of holding up trousers to the many styles, buckles, and materials they come in, Marco and...

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 special guest Shannon McDonough for a gentle and appreciative conversation about the legendary Dolly Parton . Dolly is a true icon, and Shannon — a devoted Dolly fan — joins Marco to share stories, reflections, and favourite moments connecte...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, ease insomnia, or enjoy calm background conversation before bed? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes fan favourite Daniel Barker for a gentle chat about Sebastian, Florida . Daniel joins his son-in-law Marco to share stories and reflections about Sebastian, a quiet coastal town known for its laid-back pace, warm weather,...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast with calm conversation to help quiet your mind and ease you toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes guest Geoff Kelleway for a gentle discussion about the art of DJ-ing . The DJ may keep spinning tunes, but Marco and Geoff keep things mellow as they explore what goes into being a DJ — from selecting music to reading the room and c...

Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, calm your thoughts, or drift gently toward sleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco and Nidhi settle into a calm conversation about forcing bulbs, crocuses, and the quiet joys of early spring gardening . The discussion begins with the simple practice of forcing bulbs indoors , bringing a bit of colour and life into the home dur...

On this episode: (Originally aired: June 12, 2016); Marco & Nidhi discuss closets in so much detail that you are bound to want to take a look in yours. The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to the end because you fall asleep, w...

On this episode: (Originally aired: January 22, 2017); Marco & Nidhi debate who is more boring Sir. Mackenzie Bowell or Sir. Alexander Mackenzie, you'll be hard pressed to stay up through this episode. The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if y...

On this episode: (Originally aired: January 9, 2017); Marco & Nidhi discuss the subtle differences between Vases and Urns, and Marco goes deep in auctioning. The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to the end because you fall asl...

On this episode: (Originally aired: Sept 22, 2016); Marco & Nidhi discuss all things Pickle, and it's not just veggies. Send us a tweet about this episode @listenandsleep The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to the end because...

On this episode: (Originally aired: March 6, 2016); Marco & Nidhi discuss Gem stones, Crystals and the fascinating Metamorphic Rock. Send us a tweet about this episode @listenandsleep The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without really being interested; if you don't get to th...

On this episode: (Originally aired on February 7, 2016); Marco & Nidhi discuss the art of mixing concrete, koi fish, farmer's markets and a tasty thing called Bury Black Pudding. Send us a tweet about this episode @listenandsleep The Insomnia Project (listen and sleep): is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along the conversation without r...

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 invite you to kick up your heels and relax as they take listeners on a calm journey exploring two very beautiful places . Through gentle storytelling and quiet reflections, Marco and Nidhi describe the charm, atmosphere, and small det...

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 listeners on a calm and cozy adventure through slow cooking and thrift store discoveries . The conversation begins in the kitchen with thoughts on slow cooking — the patience, aromas, and simple satisfaction that come from lettin...

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 Katerina Taxia for a calm conversation that travels from Greece to the recording studio — and finally to the bathtub . Opa! Marco and Katerina chat about Greece , sharing reflections on the culture, atmosphere, and the li...