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A Detailed Tour of The Insomnia Project Basement Overview:Welcome back to The Insomnia Project, where hosts <a href="www.instagram.com/therealmarcotimpano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marco Timpano</a> and <a href="amandajbarker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amanda Barker</a> delve into the minutiae of everyday life to help you drift off into dreamland. Today's episode takes us on a serene journey through the depths of Marco and Amanda's basement, inspired by a suggestion from our listener Kischec.&nbsp; - Join Marco and Amanda as they embark on a meticulous exploration of their basement, unraveling the stories behind its treasures.- Discover the captivating tale of an auction-winning painting, as Amanda unveils the intricate details of its colors and the thoughtful process behind its placement.- Delve into the realm of interior design as the hosts discuss the meticulous selection of tiles, weaving a narrative around the aesthetic choices that define their laundry room.- Explore the personal touch of Marco's poster collection adorning the walls, as he recounts the origins and significance of each piece, offering glimpses into his eclectic tastes.- Experience the soothing ambiance of The Insomnia Project as Marco and Amanda transport you through the serene landscape of their basement, inviting you to unwind and embrace tranquility. We want to hear from you! Share your suggestions for future episode topics and join the conversation on our social media platforms:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/listenandsleep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@listenandsleep</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theinsomniaproject</a>- Website:<a href=" theinsomniaproject.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> theinsomniaproject.com</a>- Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject</a> Join us as we continue to explore the soothing world of The Insomnia Project, where relaxation meets revelation.&nbsp; Stay tuned for more tranquil tales and don't forget to hit subscribe for your nightly dose of tranquility.

 A Detailed Tour of The Insomnia Project Basement

<h2>Tidy Hacks, Tulip Talk &amp; Grocery Lists</h2>Can't sleep and looking for a calming distraction? Join Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker as they delve into the delightful world of... tidying up?This episode explores time-saving hacks to keep your home sparkling, including:<ul><li>Our hosts talk about an app they discovery called <a href="https://todyapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tody! </a>(not an ad or a sponsor)</li><li>Upcycling your leftover coffee grounds (who knew they were so handy?) ☕️</li></ul>But wait, there's more! The conversation takes a delightful detour into the fascinating world of tulips and their surprising height variations.Feeling peckish? We've got you covered! Marco and Amanda also chat about grocery list hacks and the ultimate question: is a grocery list magnet the perfect Mother's Day gift (or maybe not?)As always, we hope this episode lulls you gently into dreamland.Follow us for more sleepy shenanigans:<ul><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/listenandsleep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@listenandsleep</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theinsomniaproject</a></li><li>Website: <a href="www.theinsomniaproject.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> insomniaproject com</a></li><li>Patreon:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> patreon.com/theinsomniaproject</a></li></ul>

Tidy Hacks, Tulip Talk & Grocery Lists

<h2>Montreal Misadventures &amp; Shakespearean Dreams</h2> Hosts: Marco Timpano &amp; Amanda Barker This episode covers:<ul><li>Montreal Adventures: Marco dives into his podcasting workshop with the <a href="https://qwf.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quebec Writers Federation</a> (QWF) alongside Linda Morra from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/getting-lit-with-linda-the-canadian-literature-podcast/id1522901315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Lit with Linda.</a> Amanda shares her experience at <a href="https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts</a> (Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal) and a relaxing bath-time read <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-one-hundred-years-of-lenni-and-margot-marianne-cronin?variant=32258314108962" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the one hundred years of lenni and margot</a> By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/marianne-cronin-20213102823" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marianne Cronin</a></li></ul>Book Recommendations: Amanda spills the tea on a book recommendation from Linda, sure to spark your interest.<a href="https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443466301/valley-of-the-birdtail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Valley of the Birdtail</a> by Andrew Stobo Sniderman &amp;&nbsp;Douglas Sanderson<ul><li> </li><li>Eclipse Chat: The hosts discuss their recent eclipse experience (details to be shared in the episode).</li><li>Shakespearean Dreams: Marco and Amanda delve into their Shakespearean experiences and Marco remembers his lines from many many years ago.</li></ul> As always, The Insomnia Project wishes you a peaceful slumber. Connect with Us:<ul><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/listenandsleep?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@listenandsleep</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="@theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theinsomniaproject</a></li><li>Website: <a href="http://www.theinsomniaproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theinsomniaproject.com</a></li><li>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject</a></li></ul> Spread the word! Recommend The Insomnia Project to your fellow night owls.

Montreal Misadventures & Shakespearean Dreams

Can't sleep? Join Marco and Amanda for a delightful conversation about the calming world of...office supplies!In this episode, we delve into the delightful world of pens, pencils, and highlighters.	•	Cue Cards: Marco and Amanda discuss their love for cue cards and how they use them to stay organized.	•	Highlighter Showdown: Amanda reveals her favorite highlighter, while Marco confesses his color cravings (and why!).	•	Pencils vs. Pens: The age-old debate! We explore which writing utensil reigns supreme in a pinch.	•	Penmanship Preferences: Amanda shares her ideal pen qualities, and Marco once again emphasizes the importance of his preferred ink colour.This episode is guaranteed to lull you into a state of serene nostalgia.Spread the Sleep!Tell your friends and family about The Insomnia Project and how it helps listeners drift off to dreamland. Follow us on social media and our website for more snooze-worthy content:	•	Twitter: @listenandsleep	•	Instagram: @theinsomniaproject	•	Website: theinsomniaproject.com	•	Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject</a>Sweet dreams!

 Unwind with Us: Cue Cards, Highlighters & Penmanship Preferences

Dive Deep into the World of Olive Oil Can't sleep? Pour yourself a glass of knowledge (not wine... yet) because Amanda and Marco are serving up a delicious exploration of olive oil! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive from the grove to your kitchen. Here's what we'll be spilling:	•	Extra Virgin vs. the Rest: Unveiling the grades of olive oil and when to use each one.	•	Smoke Point Smackdown: Knowing when to sizzle and when to drizzle to preserve flavor and health benefits.	•	Flavor Frenzy: What top-notch olive oil should taste like (hint: it's not just for salads!).	•	Our Olive Oil Confessions: Do Amanda and Marco drown their food in EVOO, or are they measured maestros?	•	Buyer Beware: Tips for navigating the grocery aisle and avoiding imposters.	•	Unexpected Uses: Olive oil hacks that go beyond the kitchen! Can't get enough sleep, or enough of The Insomnia Project?•	Rate us 5 stars and leave a review to spread the sleepy love!•	Follow us on social media:◦	Twitter: @listenandsleep◦	Instagram: @theinsomniaproject◦	Web: theinsomniaproject.com•	Want exclusive content and early access to episodes? Join our Patreon family: <a href="www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject </a>

Dive Deep into the World of Olive Oil

<h2>Language Learning, Lumping Clay, and Blown Away Dreams</h2> In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda dive into a listener request - their adventures (and misadventures) with the language learning app, Duolingo! Amanda tackles Italian vocabulary, while Marco wrestles with his French pronunciations.As the conversation winds down, pottery takes centre stage. Amanda proposes a pottery class to Marco, inspired by their talented potter sister-in-law. A hilarious anecdote emerges about Marco and Amanda's friend Michael Miranda and a particularly enthusiastic pottery discussion.Looking for more artsy inspiration? The episode then explores the captivating world of ceramics with a nod to "The Great Pottery Throw Down" and "Blown Away."Rest assured, gentle listeners, this episode will lull you into a state of sweet slumber... or at least keep you company as you count sheep.Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/listenandsleep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@listenandsleep</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theinsomniaproject</a>web: <a href="http://theinsomniaproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theinsomniaproject.com</a>Want more Insomnia Project content? Join us on Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject</a>

Language Learning, Lumping Clay, and Blown Away Dreams

<h2>The Insomnia Project: Episode Show Notes</h2>Episode Title: Around the World in Museums (Listener Request!)Hosts: Amanda Barker and Marco TimpanoToday's episode:Inspired by a listener request from Ashley, Amanda and Marco take listeners on a whirlwind tour of unique and fascinating museums around the world. From the musical wonderlands of the Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City to the historical insights of the Tenement Museum in New York City, they weave a tapestry of cultural experiences.Prepare to be transported to the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, a haven for all things pop culture, and then get ready to giggle at the Comedy Museum in Jamestown, New York. The conversation wouldn't be complete without a nod to their shared love for museum gift shops, and of course, a visit to the iconic Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Museum in the same town.Settle in, relax, and let Amanda and Marco guide you through these extraordinary museums, all from the comfort of your own bed.Additional Resources:<ul><li>The Insomnia Project website: <a href="http://www.theinsomniaproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.theinsomniaproject.com/</a></li><li>The Banjo Museum: <a href="https://americanbanjomuseum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://americanbanjomuseum.com/</a></li><li>The Tenement Museum: <a href="https://www.tenement.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tenement.org/</a></li><li>Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP): <a href="https://www.mopop.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mopop.org/</a></li><li>The National Comedy Center: <a href="https://comedycenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://comedycenter.org/</a></li><li>Lucille Ball &amp; Desi Arnaz Museum: <a href="https://lucydesi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lucydesi.com/</a></li></ul>

 Around the World in Museums (Listener Request!)

<h2>The Insomnia Project: Season 9, Episode 1 - Deep Dives &amp; Diving Boards</h2> Welcome back, sleep deprived friends, to a brand new season of The Insomnia Project! Buckle up, because co-hosts Marco Timpano &amp; Amanda Barker are ready to dive headfirst into Season 9 with a new episode that's hopefully snooze-worthy. In this episode, you'll hear about:<ul><li>The hosts' adventures with their local swimming pools:&nbsp;From Marco's unexpected encounter a group of older gentleman while swimming to Amanda's quest for the perfect pool, they'll share their aquatic escapades.</li><li>A new (and slightly confusing) athletic pursuit:&nbsp;Pickleball! Join them as they explore this increasingly popular sport and debate whether it's their new calling (or just a passing fad). Should they join a team? That seems to be their goal for this year. </li><li>The great TikTok debate:&nbsp;Should Marco and Amanda succumb to the siren song of social media and join the platform? Share your thoughts in the comments and help them decide!</li><li>Celebrating a friend's birthday:&nbsp;They raise a toast (or a cup of chamomile tea) to their dear friend and fellow insomniac and friend of the podcast, Michelle Miracle. Be sure to follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/instagiracle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@instagiracle</a> and send her photos of your favourite fire hydrants for her birthday, or peruse her amazing artwork at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.michellemiracle.com/gallery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.michellemiracle.com/gallery</a>.</li><li> </li></ul>As always, the hosts hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't forget to leave them a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Stay tuned for more sleep-deprived adventures in the upcoming episodes of Season 9!

Deep Dives & Celebrating Miracle (Michelle Miracle that is)

Host Marco Timpano makes up for the missed episode last week by welcoming guest Kelly Lawrence from Norwell, Massachusetts. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into Kelly's home decor choices, exploring the art of making a home feel both welcoming and warm. The spotlight then shifts to a unique element in Kelly's home—a giant wooden giraffe—and the discussion delves into the strategies of seamlessly incorporating such distinctive pieces into a home's decor. Moving on to the topic of wall hangings, Marco and Kelly share insights on how to approach them and ensure they harmonize with the overall decor. The focus then narrows in on a specific wall hanging—a whale above the fireplace. Kelly provides the story behind acquiring the whale (featured in our Instagram post) and sheds light on the prevalence of nautical items in Massachusetts homes. The conversation takes a scenic turn to Kelly's boat, where she expresses her love for being on the water. Boating routes, the allure of Scituate, and the intriguing meeting point of the ocean and river at "the spit" all become part of the engaging dialogue. Marco explores what brings Kelly joy, leading to discussions about good stories, cherished company, and the undeniable joy that dogs bring. Kelly generously shares her tips on facing adversity, bringing a touch of inspiration to the conversation. The focus then shifts to the three fireplaces in Kelly's home, prompting a discussion on her favourite and a segue into the world of leather couches. The episode wraps up on a delightful note as Marco asks Kelly about her favourite flower, leaving listeners intrigued and eager to discover her answer. As always, the hosts sign off by inviting listeners to connect on social media: **Connect with us on:**- Twitter: @listenandsleep- Instagram: @theinsomniaproject- Website: theinsomniaproject.com- Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject Thank you for joining us on The Insomnia Project, the podcast for sleep.

Boats, Decor and so much more with special guest: Kelly Lawrence

The Insomnia Project is an podcast created by insomniacs for insomniacs, it features mundane conversation for you to Listen and Sleep. When you need that little nudge into relaxed drifting off then this is the podcast for you. Leave your worries, anxiety and sleepless behind as you relax and listen to the hosts talk at length about every mundane topic under the moon.

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