Amanda explains how before she falls asleep she creates a dream home in her mind, we try to recreate that on today's episode but we don't get very far... Marco wants a "funk powder room" and we debate Frank or Franklin.

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The Insomnia Project visits Woodstock, New Brunswick and Marco has the honour of speaking with Andrea Anderson, and they discuss the following:

St. Francis Xavier University and their cool ring.

Hello Molly by Molly Shannon

Hollywood Godfather by Gianni Russo

Oatmeal

Coffee

espresso chef to The Rolling Stones

Rain and Thunder

Woodstock, New Brunswick

Walking

Resilence

Body Guarding

the joys of volunteering

stretching advice

conversation is important

a little bit of hockey

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In this calming episode of The Insomnia Project, hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker settle into the peaceful idea of reading in a hammock—one of those simple, quiet pleasures that perfectly matches the show’s slow and soothing pace. Their gentle conversation drifts through thoughts about relaxing outdoor spaces, the comfort of a good book, and the small rituals that help people unwind at the end of the day.

Marco and Amanda imagine the feeling of lying in a hammock on a warm afternoon, the subtle sway back and forth creating the perfect environment for reading, resting, and letting the mind wander. They reflect on what makes certain places ideal for reading, whether it’s a quiet backyard, a cottage setting, or any spot where you can relax without distraction.

As always, the discussion moves naturally and calmly, touching on the kinds of everyday details that make The Insomnia Project such a comforting companion for listeners. The hosts’ easygoing banter and thoughtful reflections create a relaxed atmosphere designed to help listeners slow down and let go of the day’s stress.

If you’re looking for a sleep podcast for insomnia, a gentle show to help quiet a busy mind, or relaxing conversation to listen to while winding down before bed, this episode offers a peaceful mental escape—like lying in a hammock with a good book and nowhere else to be.

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🌙 Staining the Deck & The Yard vs. Garden Debate

Looking for a calm podcast to help you relax, unwind, and gently fall asleep? In this soothing episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle into a quiet conversation about the surprisingly detailed process of staining a backyard deck.

What begins as a simple home project turns into a pleasantly mundane exploration of brushes, rollers, and the mysterious staining tool that looks suspiciously like a broom. Together they try to remember what the tool is actually called while walking through the slow, methodical steps of staining the deck — the kind of everyday task that becomes oddly relaxing when described in full detail.

Along the way, Marco and Amanda also wander into a gentle debate about the space behind their home. Is it a yard? Is it a garden? Or perhaps something in between? Their thoughtful pondering turns the ordinary into something quietly amusing.

Amanda also shares a small but charming story about picking up a birthday cake for Nidhi, adding another simple moment of daily life to the conversation.

If you enjoy calm podcasts, relaxing conversations, or sleep podcasts designed to ease racing thoughts and help with insomnia, this episode offers the perfect soft distraction. Follow along loosely — or drift off before the end.

Host: Marco Timpano

Co Host: Amanda Barker

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free: Bass Walker, Kevin MacLeod

The Insomnia Project is a top sleep podcast featuring mundane conversations designed to help you relax, reduce anxiety, and drift toward sleep. Not every episode will put you to sleep, but our goal is to help you reach a calm, restful state.

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Foraging with Amanda & Marco

Bring a backpack, a basket and let's go on a forage for herbs and mushrooms on this episode as Amanda and Marco talk about their foraging adventures. Marco also becomes a truffle expert on this episode.

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Black Forager

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Marco Timpano & Amanda Barker take you on a stroll through various airports and discuss what makes a great airport for them. Some of the airports you will visit on today's episode include:

Toronto International Airport

Frankfurt Airport

Denver Airport

Rome Airport

Billy Bishop Airport

Incheon International airport

Miami Airport

Boston Airport

Ottawa Airport

Halifax Airport

Atlanta Airport

Detroit Airport

Heathrow Airport

Vancouver Airport

Calgary Airport

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You've to Mail, Envelopes & Stamps

Our hosts head to the mail box for inspiration today as they talk about the mail, stamps uncanceled and what to do with all those cancelled stamps you receive over the year. Amanda has a frugal tip when it comes to envelopes that the hosts delight in and Marco talks about how to repurpose cancelled stamps. Of course a discussion ensues over their mail carrier and what happens when the put him in a money machine.

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Floating on a Lake

This episode takes us on quite a journey. As our hosts talk about their favourite gameshow Jeopardy and recent guests whom they really enjoyed see win, Mattea Roach and Amy Schneider and all the Jeopardy hosts whom they enjoy for different reasons. They also take a trip on St. Clair Avenue in Toronto. Talk about the sports in their city as as well as the towels they like. Amanda really loves her Vessi shoes and Marco just wants you all to have good shoes and why he clams up at night while Amanda floats on a lake.

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On today's episode Marco & Amanda take us on a little trip to a big place. Join them as they calmly talk about the Rockies, and Banff and their time in Calgary and of course the stay in a Tiny house.

Highlights include:

• Fondue
• a side trip to BC
• Emerald Lake
• Lake Louise
• Red eye chat
• Some things were closed down
• Wild animals
• Marco kronks his head

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Soap & Watercolors

Marco and Amanda come back from a late night stroll and talk about two new activities that Marco has gotten into:

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:00] Ad free listening is now available. 
• [1:45] Allium is springing up in the garden.
• [5:15] Amanda confesses to her hotel soap stealing.
• [6:00] Marco talks about making soap.
• [13:45] Amanda wants to make lip balm.
• [16:15] watercolors and Marco's new hobby.
• [22:15] Michelle uses watercolors
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Every Place is the Same

Dora Maar: The Wicked One

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