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 favourite quiet street in Mexico City, New York, LA & Toronto.
• [12:58] Marco talks about The Cloisters in NYC
• [14:38] Amanda & Marco talk about Santa Clarita, California and its downtown.
• [17:58] The Shim Sham gets mentioned yet again on the podcast.
• [20:58] Amanda talks about Degrassi street.
• [22:38] Drake gets a shout out on the podcast.
• [23:38] Amanda tells us her favourite poets
• [24:38] Leonard Cohen gets a shout out too.

• Resource Links:

AGO Art Gallery of Ontario

Quotes: "Not Broochy by Nature" Amanda

"You look like a young, old man" Amanda

"Daily Parlance" Marco

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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 to fly to Hawaii
• [06:30] Amanda goes through the islands of Hawaii
• [09:30] Marco talks about the Roosters on Kauai
• [12:30] Amanda tells us about the fish she saw snorkeling
• [14:30] Amanda does not spot the Monk Seal
• [16:30] Marco and Amanda talk about the turtles they saw including their names.
• [17:30] Amanda gives us hot turtle news
• [21:30] Writing down things when you wake up from sleep
• [24:00] Amanda and Marco review the Hawaiian words they learned

• Resource Links:

travel site: YYZdeals.com

Turtle site: www.malamanahonu.org

Quotes: "I have more hot turtle news" - Amanda (@17:30)

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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 Theme Parks
• [22:05] Pizza talk with Chris. 
• [23:30] Detroit style pizza vs. Chicago style pizza.
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In this episode of The Insomnia Project, a relaxing sleep podcast for insomnia, Marco and Amanda ease into a calm and gently curious conversation titled You’ve Got Mail. The discussion wanders through the quiet, nostalgic world of letters, stamps, post offices, and the small rituals that come with sending and receiving mail.

The hosts reflect on the simple pleasures of the postal system—choosing the right stamp, writing an address carefully on an envelope, and the anticipation of receiving something thoughtful in the mailbox. From postcards and greeting cards to packages and handwritten notes, Marco and Amanda explore the charm of mail in all its forms.

Along the way, the conversation turns into a series of gentle questions that invite listeners to reflect on their own memories. Do you have a favourite post office you’ve visited? Are there certain stamps that always catch your eye? And what kind of mail is the most exciting to receive—letters from friends, unexpected packages, or something else entirely?

Like many episodes of The Insomnia Project, the topic may seem simple, but that’s exactly the point. The softly spoken conversation about everyday details creates a peaceful rhythm designed to help quiet racing thoughts and provide relaxing bedtime listening.

Whether you’re settling into bed, waking up in the middle of the night, or simply looking for a calm moment during the day, this gentle exploration of letters, stamps, and postal memories offers a soothing place for your mind to rest.

Ad-free listening is now available for those who want an even quieter experience.

If this episode helped you unwind, consider sharing The Insomnia Project, our award-winning and highly rated sleep podcast, with someone who might enjoy a calm conversation at bedtime.

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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] Good Mustard.
• [16:50] Amanda tells the story of The Sound of Music and how it came to be.
• [20:00] Julie Andrews and her connection.
• [22:00] The Von Trapp family tour. 
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Resource Links:

Burlington, VT 

Montpelier VT

Stowe, VT

Trapp Family Lodge 

Quotes: “When you don’t know what to buy someone, always buy mustard” - Marco

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New Years Eve Episode ’22

We want to wish you a very Happy New Year! 

We have come to the close of our 31 days of December — Holiday Episodes. We hope you enjoyed them.  Thank you for listening and being a part of our Insomnia Project community. 

We will return with our new season in February until then, enjoy our back catalogue. We hope it helps you find your way to sleep now and into the new year. 

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Holiday Chat with Dan Barker

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 Holidays present. 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 are in Florida talking to my father-in-law Dan Barker and his holidays chat and retirement advise.

A Sneak-Peek:

• his retirement
• travel when you are retired
• his tooth ache

• However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Christmas Memories & Birds

The Happiest of holidays we hope you have enjoyed our 31 days of podcasts up to now and we want you to know that we will be here for you for the next few days as well. Much love from all of us at The Insomnia Project

On this rare occasion we have 3 hosts, Marco, Amanda and her dad Dan Barker as they discuss the holidays in Florida we can hear the sound of chimes and water as they record by the river in Florida.

Sneak Peak:

• The School House
• Opening Gifts on New Years Eve
• Alligator Mating Season
• Fish Breeding
• Bird Sanctuary
• Tips on how to play Santa

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Merry Christmas!!!

We hope you are enjoying the holiday episodes. We of course want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Wonderful Solstice, and a Happy Kwanzaa and a most lovely December.

This episode is a long one and our way of sending all of our listeners the gift of us gabbing. We have added a few back episodes that did not make it in the days before December. We hope these episodes get you in the holiday spirit, and have you relaxing and enjoying a restful time.

A Sneak-Peek:

• Hanukkah with Daniel
• Wassail, Cards and Mummering
• Teddies under the tree
• Holidays in Niagara-on-the-lake
• Christmas on the Farm with Liz Mc Eachern

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Christmas Eve with kids

Heads up!!!

This episode has two young kids on it. Some listeners love episodes with kids and for some it is not their favourite.

But it wouldn't be the holidays without talking to my niece Mia and my nephew Luca, while this episode was recorded last year it certainly has the joy of the season in the voices of these little ones and their uncle.

We hope you are enjoying all the season has to offer.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:07] Luca explains why he likes the Elf on the Shelf.
• [1:45] Mia explains why she likes the holidays.
• [2:53] Mia shares the secret to perfect mash potatoes?
• [4:00] We talk about Winter Activities we like.
• [6:30] Luca shares the secret of making a great snowman.
• [7:30] Frosty or Olaf we discuss who is the better snowperson.
• [10:14] We discuss favourite Holiday movies.
• [14:01] We learn the plot of Jingle Jangle.
• [15:19] Favourite presents to receive.
• [16:00] Top 5 Christmas things to do.
• [18:26] How to prepare for a snowball fight.
• [20:00] Our favourite Christmas colours.
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