Co-author Keith Jones joins Marco for a thoughtful conversation about transformative facilitation and his book Provoke.

In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes Keith Jones to discuss the ideas behind transformative facilitation and the thinking that inspired the book Provoke. Together they explore how facilitation can guide meaningful conversations, encourage collaboration, and create space for new perspectives.

While the topic may sound professional and thought-provoking, the conversation unfolds in the calm and easygoing style that listeners of The Insomnia Project know and love — gentle, meandering discussion designed to help quiet busy thoughts.

Marco and Keith reflect on the role of facilitation in helping groups communicate and grow, all while keeping the tone relaxed and approachable.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Whether you’re settling in for sleep, relaxing during the day, or listening softly in the background while you work, this episode offers a calm listening experience.

Follow along loosely with the discussion — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙📚

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Keith Jones

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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If you like your tea to be Earl Grey, you may enjoy this episode about bergamot, boots, and the curious shape of this footwear.

In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special guest Jenny Arena for a calm and gently wandering conversation. Beginning with the distinctive citrus flavour of bergamot — the key ingredient in Earl Grey tea — the discussion slowly drifts into the world of boots and the different shapes and styles this footwear can take.

As always, the conversation meanders through small observations and everyday curiosities, creating the relaxed and easygoing tone that listeners of The Insomnia Project have come to expect.

Whether you’re settling in for sleep, relaxing at the end of the day, or simply enjoying some soothing background listening, this quiet chat about tea, boots, and small details offers a peaceful listening experience.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation designed to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along loosely — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙☕

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Jenny Arena

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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Co-author Tessa Sharpe joins Marco to talk about her book Provoke: The Art of Transformative Facilitation.

In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes special guest Tessa Sharpe for a calm and thoughtful conversation about facilitation, communication, and the ideas behind her book. Together they explore what it means to provoke meaningful discussion in professional and creative spaces.

Of course, this raises an interesting question: Can an episode about provoking actually help listeners fall asleep? There’s only one way to find out.

As Marco and Tessa chat about facilitation techniques and the ideas behind the book, the conversation unfolds in the familiar gentle and meandering style that listeners of The Insomnia Project have come to enjoy — relaxed, low-pressure discussion designed to quiet busy minds.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Whether you’re settling in for bedtime, relaxing after a long day, or listening quietly in the background while you work, this episode offers a calm listening experience.

Follow along loosely with the conversation — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙📚

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Tessa Sharpe

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 way, Daniel recalls getting delightfully lost in the book-themed sock section of a bookstore in New York, proving that even a simple pair of socks can spark a memorable story.

As always, the conversation wanders through small details and everyday observations, creating the kind of gentle, low-stakes listening experience that helps quiet the mind.

The Insomnia Project is about 26 minutes of mundane conversation designed to help you drift into a state of slumber. Whether you’re settling in for sleep, relaxing after a busy day, or listening quietly in the background while you work, this episode offers a calm and cozy chat.

Follow along loosely — or simply let the conversation fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙🧦

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Daniel Krolik

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 other local experiences that make the city such a vibrant place to visit.

Even with such interesting topics, the conversation unfolds in the calm, meandering style that listeners of The Insomnia Project know and love — friendly, low-stakes discussion designed to help quiet busy minds.

Whether you’re listening before bed, relaxing during the day, or playing the episode softly in the background while you work, this gentle chat about Toronto life offers a soothing listening experience.

The Insomnia Project is about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along loosely with the discussion — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Dani Stover

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 comforts and nostalgic moments these things can bring. The conversation also drifts toward going to the cottage, where they share memories and observations about relaxing getaways.

Along the way, the hosts accidentally refer to it as “cottaging” — only to later discover that the term has a very different meaning than they intended. It’s a small moment of confusion that adds a lighthearted twist to this otherwise calm and cozy conversation.

As always, the discussion unfolds in the easygoing style listeners expect from The Insomnia Project — quiet, low-stakes conversation designed to help you relax and unwind.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along loosely — or simply let the voices fade into the background as you settle in.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Chris Bond (We Like Theme Parks Podcast)

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 calm and easygoing, drifting gently from one thought to another. Marco and Rylan chat about the joy of listening to music, the curiosity behind how it’s made, and the little musical observations that spark their interest.

As always, the discussion unfolds in the familiar meandering style that listeners of The Insomnia Project know and enjoy — low-stakes, friendly conversation designed to help quiet busy minds.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along loosely with the discussion — or simply let the voices fade into the background as you relax.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙🎵

Host: Marco Timpano

Special Guest: Rylan Wilkie

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 introduces one of his own stories — the now memorable tumble dry story — which adds another small and amusing detour to the conversation. As always, the discussion drifts naturally from one everyday topic to another, creating the calm and meandering atmosphere that listeners of The Insomnia Project have come to enjoy.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation designed to help quiet busy thoughts and guide listeners toward sleep. Whether you’re winding down for the night, taking a quiet break during the day, or simply looking for soothing background listening while you work, this episode offers a gentle and relaxing experience.

Follow along loosely with the conversation — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙

Host: Marco Timpano

Co-Host: Amanda Barker

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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 unturned, drifting through topics related to the sport, its pace, and the simple pleasures of a good rally. Even though badminton can be a fast-moving game, Marco and Desmond keep the discussion calm, light, and easygoing.

The result is another gently wandering episode of The Insomnia Project, where everyday topics become soothing background conversation designed to help quiet busy minds.

The Insomnia Project offers about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Follow along loosely with the discussion — or simply let the voices fade into the background as you relax.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙🏸

Host: Marco Timpano

Guest: Desmond Ngai

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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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, electric blankets, and the simple everyday items that help create a warm and relaxing atmosphere at home. As always, the conversation takes a few calm twists and turns, exploring the little details that make ordinary moments feel comfortable and familiar.

The discussion unfolds in the relaxed, easygoing style that listeners of The Insomnia Project know and love — gentle, low-stakes conversation designed to help quiet busy thoughts.

The Insomnia Project is about 26 minutes of mundane conversation meant to help you drift into a state of slumber. Whether you’re winding down before bed, taking a quiet break during the day, or listening softly in the background while you work, this episode offers a cozy listening experience.

Follow along loosely with the conversation — or simply let the voices fade into the background.

And if you don’t make it to the end because you fall asleep, well… you’ve paid us the biggest compliment. 🌙🧦

Host: Marco Timpano

Co-Host: Amanda Barker

Producers: Drumcast Productions

Theme Music: Royalty Free

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