The Insomnia Project

Plaid vs. GinghamThe hosts get into a deep discussion of Plaid vs. Gingham and how similar and different they may be. A Sneak-Peek:[00:00] Ad free listening is now available. [00:58] The hosts talk about their pajamas[05:58] Marco finds there is a lot of plaid when it comes to sleep ware.[06:28] The Plaid Scarf[09:13] Marco tells Amanda how he gets rid of his favourite T-shirts.[10:38] The Gingham vs. Plaid debate begins[11:58] Auditioning in Plaid[14:58] Plaid & Gingham in home decor[18:58] Plaid gift wrapping paper[20:58] Potato stamping [21:00] "The Make and Do Book"[22:58] Amanda will not wrap gifts in newspaper[24:42] Amanda makes diorama of her books with marshmallows.Quotes:"Baby lets make some Gingham tonight" - Amanda"The world is your oyster on in this case potato" - AmandaConnect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject

Cardigans, Quiet streets and PoetsOn 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 OntarioQuotes: "Not Broochy by Nature" Amanda "You look like a young, old man" Amanda "Daily Parlance" MarcoConnect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject

Back from OahuAmanda 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 learnedResource Links:travel site: YYZdeals.comTurtle site: www.malamanahonu.orgQuotes: "I have more hot turtle news" - Amanda (@17:30)Connect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject

Costco, Hoodies and styles of pizzaThis 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.Connect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject

You’ve got MailYou’ve got mail… and stamps, and postoffice and address tags, and cards, and packets and thought provoking questions on today’s episodes as the hosts dive into the mail. What is your favourite post office?What kind of stamps are you drawn to?What is your favourite type of post to receive?Ad free listening is now available. Connect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject

Love Letter to VermontAmanda 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. Resource Links:Burlington, VT Montpelier VTStowe, VTTrapp Family Lodge Quotes: “When you don’t know what to buy someone, always buy mustard” - MarcoConnect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectweb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject