{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b3384013-d0c8-5534-85ea-5ed5331b9760/6a6179da22500f7120e3ec1c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Drama School Confessions: Bunnies, Shepherds & Bad Memorization Habits","description":"<p>Shownotes for \"Our Not-So-Interesting Path to Acting\"</p><p>Tonight's episode comes from a listener request, and it's a good one: our lives as actors, where we studied, our favourite classes, and how we actually memorize lines. If you're looking for a sleep podcast to help you fall asleep, this one drifts through drama school nostalgia at the exact unhurried pace insomnia needs.</p><p>We start with the listener's original question about our training and processes, but — true to form — we meander from acting school memories into some genuinely delightful (and not very dramatic) origin stories, including Amanda's turn as a bunny and Marco's stint as a shepherd. It's the kind of low-stakes, half-remembered career reminiscing that's perfect for winding down.</p><p>Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered what actors actually do in class, or who just wants two tired people quietly rambling about their pasts until you drift off.</p><p><strong>What we talk about:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Where we each studied acting and what drew us to it</li><li>Our favourite classes and the ones we dreaded</li><li>How we actually memorize lines (spoiler: it's not glamorous)</li><li>Amanda's bunny era</li><li>Marco's shepherd era</li><li>Why our \"path to the career\" stories are refreshingly unremarkable</li><li>A listener suggestion that turned into a full trip down memory lane</li></ul><p><strong>This episode is perfect for:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>People who can't sleep and want something gentle to fall asleep to</li><li>Anyone curious about the reality of actor training</li><li>Fans of low-stakes, meandering conversation as a sleep aid</li><li>Former drama kids reliving their own awkward early roles</li><li>Listeners who submitted this suggestion and are finally getting their answer</li></ul><p>The Insomnia Project is a podcast for anyone who has ever stared at the ceiling at 2am. Amanda and Marco talk about everything and nothing in particular, at a pace slow enough to help you relax, unwind, and finally fall asleep. New episodes drop regularly — perfect for insomnia, anxious nights, or just needing something calming in the background.</p><p>If this episode helped you drift off, consider leaving us a rating or review — it helps other sleepless folks find us too.</p>","author_name":"Marco Timpano | Host of The Insomnia Project Sleep Podcast"}