Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

Marco Timpano | Host of The Insomnia Project Sleep Podcast
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A sleep podcast that actually works. The Insomnia Project helps you fall asleep, quiet racing thoughts, and ease nighttime anxiety — not with meditation or white noise, but with 26 minutes of warm, unhurried conversation about nothing in particular. Hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker talk about everyday life — waiting rooms, road trips, coffee, radiators — giving your mind something gentle to drift off to. Running since 2015 with over 1.5 million downloads, The Insomnia Project is one of the longest-running sleep podcasts of its kind. No scripts. No experts. Just two people talking, so you can finally sleep. New episodes weekly. Listen & Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. APR 8

    Sleep Podcast: Trains and Frugality | The Insomnia Project

    In this calming episode of The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco ease into a gentle conversation about their shared love of train travel and the unique charm of slow journeys. From there, they explore North American cities that offer a distinctly European feel, with Quebec City taking the top spot for its old-world beauty and atmosphere. Along the way, Amanda shares a surprising story about almost being cast in a music video for Train, adding a light and unexpected twist to the discussion. The episode then settles into a thoughtful and relaxing chat about frugal living, as the hosts consider whether Amanda should start her own frugal podcast and what it really means to live simply and intentionally. If you’re looking for a peaceful podcast to unwind with, whether you’re falling asleep, managing anxiety, or just relaxing at work, this episode offers a cozy blend of travel, storytelling, and mindful spending. Fans of sleep podcasts and calming conversations will also enjoy revisiting past episodes referenced throughout this discussion. Here are the past episodes we referenced on today's episode: St. Pierre & Micquelon Stowe Vermont episode Backpack episode 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  2. APR 2

    Sleep Podcast: Pens and Ink | The Insomnia Project

    Pens and Ink | A Calming Conversation for Sleep and Relaxation In this soothing episode of The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco take a gentle deep dive into the world of pens and ink, exploring personal preferences, favourite writing tools, and the subtle joys of putting pen to paper. Whether you’re a stationery enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing podcast to help with sleep, this quiet conversation offers a calming escape from a busy mind. Marco shares stories from his travels to Paris and Japan in search of the perfect pen, reflecting on the small pleasures of discovery and craftsmanship. Amanda brings a practical perspective, discussing the importance of reliable, leak-free pens for everyday life—especially when tossing them into a backpack without worry. As the conversation meanders in true Insomnia Project fashion, Amanda and Marco take an unexpected and cozy detour into 1980s sitcoms, focusing on the work of Ann Jillian and her memorable television roles. This nostalgic tangent adds a comforting, familiar rhythm that listeners can drift along with. Perfect for listening while falling asleep, relaxing at home, or even unwinding at work, this episode continues The Insomnia Project’s reputation as a top sleep podcast designed to ease anxiety and quiet your thoughts. #sleep #insomniapodcast #relaxingpodcast #sleepcast #calmconversation #stationerylove #fountainpens #nostalgia #80stv #relaxation 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. MAR 25

    Sleep Podcast: The Art of Folding Towels | The Insomnia Project

    On today’s episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda ease into a calm and cozy conversation about the surprisingly soothing world of towels, sheets, and everyday routines. The episode begins with a gentle discussion about towels — how to fold them, how Marco approaches the task, and why something so simple can feel oddly satisfying. From there, the conversation drifts into the ongoing (and very relatable) challenge of folding a fitted sheet. If you’ve ever struggled with that elusive skill, you’re not alone — and you may just find comfort in the shared experience. As the conversation unfolds, Marco and Amanda chat about a few courses they’re taking through the city — though not necessarily the ones you might expect. It’s a light, curious moment that invites listeners to wonder: what would your guess be? In true Insomnia Project fashion, Amanda also pulls back the curtain a little, sharing her appreciation for showing “how the sausage is made” — offering listeners a relaxed peek behind the scenes of the podcast itself. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help quiet the mind, ease anxiety, and gently drift toward rest. Whether you’re lying awake at night, winding down after a long day, or listening at work for a sense of calm, this soft and meandering conversation is here to keep you company. The Insomnia Project is a top sleep podcast for overthinkers — where simple conversations help you slow down, unwind, and fall asleep naturally. Listen when: You can’t fall asleepYou need a calm distraction from racing thoughtsYou’re folding laundry and want companyYou’re looking for a peaceful sleepcast#sleeppodcast #insomniarelief #fallasleepfast #calmpodcast #sleepcast #relaxingaudio #bedtimeroutine #mindfulness uViJ3SNIF5fq3mgVhMZw 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  4. MAR 18

    Sleep Podcast: Packing a Suitcase | The Insomnia Project

    Packing a Suitcase | A Calming Conversation for Sleep Looking for a relaxing sleep podcast to help you unwind, quiet busy thoughts, or gently fall asleep? In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda settle in for a calm, meandering conversation about the simple ritual of packing a suitcase. From Amanda’s beloved neck pillow (and how she carefully makes space for it) to Marco’s thoughtful packing habits — including what he tucks inside his shoes — the discussion drifts through the small, personal details that turn travel preparation into a comforting routine. Along the way, Amanda shares a “spilly” day, and Marco reflects on the unexpected discovery of a birthday card found three months late. As always, the conversation is low-stakes, gentle, and designed to quiet the mind, making it perfect for bedtime listening, reducing anxiety, or creating a peaceful background while you work or relax. So whether you’re preparing for a trip or simply looking for a soothing sleep podcast, let this cozy conversation guide you toward rest. If you enjoy the show, consider sharing this episode with a friend who could use a little calm. We’d love to hear from you: What’s one essential item you always pack in your suitcase? #sleeppodcast #insomniapodcast #relaxingpodcast #sleepconversation #calmpodcast #bedtimepodcast #fallasleepfast 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  5. MAR 11

    Sleep Podcast: Who’s Crockett and Who’s Tubbs? | The Insomnia Project

    A new piece of podcast gear has Marco feeling especially jazzed in this episode of The Insomnia Project — and naturally that excitement leads the conversation in some unexpected directions. What begins as a chat about the podcast’s new preamp quickly drifts into the world of jazz hands and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse. Marco confidently recalls details about Fosse’s life, only to realize mid-conversation that he may have gotten one key detail wrong… which leads the hosts to rediscover that the answer was, in fact, Anne Reinking. From there the conversation gently wanders, as it often does, into the world of The Insomnia Project itself. Marco mentions that the entire catalogue of episodes is now available on YouTube, which he believes gives the show a bit of a Miami Vice vibe. Amanda isn’t entirely convinced and naturally asks the important question: if this podcast were Miami Vice… who would be Crockett and who would be Tubbs? Along the way, the hosts also share their love for two wonderful spots in Ottawa, Ontario — The Scone Witch, known for their legendary scones, and Bar Cosenza, a cozy Italian café that feels like a hidden neighbourhood gem. Even though Amanda was feeling a little under the weather during this recording, the conversation turned into one of those warm, gentle episodes that The Insomnia Project does best — a calm and meandering chat about everyday things that might just help you relax, unwind, and drift toward sleep. You may find yourself nodding off somewhere between podcast gear talk, Broadway trivia, and a craving for a really good scone. If you enjoy relaxing conversations that wander through curious little topics, press play and spend a quiet moment with us. And if the episode helps you unwind or fall asleep, consider sharing The Insomnia Project with a friend who could use a little calm in their day. • Follow The Scone Witch – https://www.instagram.com/sconewitch/ • Follow Bar Cosenza – https://www.instagram.com/barcosenza • Add Free episodes available on Supercast – https://theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Follow The Insomnia Project YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaproject Website – https://theinsomniaproject.com Leave a review and help other listeners discover the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  6. MAR 5

    Sleep Podcast: Waiting Rooms & Quiet Moments | The Insomnia Project

    🌙 The Quiet World of Waiting Rooms Looking for a calm podcast to help you unwind, relax, and gently fall asleep? In this solo episode of The Insomnia Project, host Marco Timpano explores the quiet, often overlooked world of waiting rooms. From doctors’ offices and barbershops to airport gates and mechanics’ lounges, waiting rooms are small pauses in our day — spaces where time slows down and everyday life briefly holds still. In this softly spoken episode, Marco reflects on the curious details that make these places memorable: the hum of fluorescent lights, the stack of old magazines on the coffee table, the quiet anticipation shared with strangers, and the gentle rhythm of simply waiting. The conversation drifts through different kinds of waiting rooms — medical offices, hair salons, airports, and service shops — highlighting the calm, mundane details that often go unnoticed but can feel surprisingly soothing when we pause to observe them. From the quiet flipping of outdated magazines to the subtle background sounds of reception desks and hallway footsteps, Marco explores how these everyday spaces can create unexpected moments of stillness. As always, The Insomnia Project is designed to be just interesting enough to listen to, but relaxing enough to help quiet racing thoughts and ease you toward sleep. Whether you're dealing with insomnia, nighttime anxiety, or middle-of-the-night wake-ups, this gentle solo episode offers peaceful background listening and calm companionship in the quiet hours. If you drift off before the episode ends, we take that as the highest compliment. ✨ You can now enjoy The Insomnia Project completely ad-free with a 10-day free trial at theinsomniaproject.supercast.com. Topics mentioned in this episode include the quiet rituals of waiting rooms, doctors’ office magazines and coffee tables, barbershop and salon waiting areas, airport gate lounges and travel pauses, mechanic and service shop waiting rooms, the surprising calm of everyday spaces, and why waiting can sometimes be one of the few moments where nothing is expected of us. The Insomnia Project is a weekly podcast featuring calm, mundane conversations designed to help listeners fall asleep, quiet racing thoughts, ease nighttime anxiety, and relax during late-night wake-ups. Hosted by Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker, the show embraces slow conversation, everyday observations, and the soothing power of ordinary moments. Follow along for updates and more calm conversation on Instagram @theinsomniaproject, Twitter/X @listenandsleep, and at theinsomniaproject.com. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  7. FEB 25

    Sleep Podcast: Gentle Stories for Sleep Inspired by Opera, Abalone Shells, and Roxy Music | The Insomnia Project

    🌙 The Insomnia Project – Rossini, Opera Glasses & Figaro’s World Struggling to unwind, quiet your thoughts, or find calm at the end of the day? This episode of The Insomnia Project is a softly spoken sleep podcast designed to help with insomnia, nighttime anxiety, and middle-of-the-night wake-ups through gentle, unhurried conversation. In this episode, host Marco Timpano and guest Amanda Barker drift into a soothing discussion about Marco’s recent night at the opera, where he experienced Rossini’s Barber of Seville. They explore the world of opera glasses, the delicate pronunciation of abalone shell, and linger over playful debates about who the lead singer of Roxy Music was. The conversation meanders to Figaro himself, the barber at the heart of Rossini’s classic, uncovering the small joys and curiosities that make live performance and music so enchanting. The episode is intentionally calm and unhurried, weaving together cultural exploration, humorous tangents, and reflective observations designed to help you relax. Listeners can settle into the gentle rhythms of conversation, allowing the mind to wander as the day winds down. The Insomnia Project is a weekly podcast featuring calm, mundane conversation intended to help you achieve a peaceful, restful state. Not every episode will put you to sleep, but the goal is always to help you reach relaxation. You don’t need to listen closely, and if you drift off before the end, that’s the highest compliment you can give us. Please do not operate heavy machinery while listening. Host: Marco Timpano Guest: Amanda Barker Produced by: Drumcast Productions Theme Music: “Bass Walker” by Kevin MacLeod (Royalty-Free) 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  8. FEB 19

    Sleep Podcast: That 70s Episode: Organizing, Masterpiece, and Gentle TV Memories | The Insomnia Project

    A weekly podcast designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and gently fall asleep. In That ’70s Episode, Marco and Amanda drift into a calm, nostalgic conversation inspired by the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the 1970s — the kind of slow, comforting chat that keeps you company as you settle in for the night. The episode begins with soothing thoughts on organizing — the quiet satisfaction of putting things in order — before wandering into memories of the board game Masterpiece. From there, the conversation meanders through familiar, comforting characters you might expect to see on 1970s television: slightly eccentric, softly remembered, and easy to listen to with your eyes closed. Music adds another gentle layer of nostalgia, with reflections on Helen Reddy and Mel Tormé, bringing warmth and calm to the late-night atmosphere. As always on The Insomnia Project, the conversation is unhurried and softly spoken — ideal for: falling asleepcalming racing thoughtseasing nighttime anxietylistening during middle-of-the-night wake-upsIf you’re listening in bed, it’s safe to let your eyes close now. Ad-Free ListeningYou can enjoy ad-free episodes of The Insomnia Project by visiting: 👉 theinsomniaproject.supercast.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinsomniaproject 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theinsomniaprojectpodcast ☕ Support the show and get bonus chats on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaproject 😴 Enjoy ad-free episodes and extras on Supercast: www.theinsomniaproject.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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A sleep podcast that actually works. The Insomnia Project helps you fall asleep, quiet racing thoughts, and ease nighttime anxiety — not with meditation or white noise, but with 26 minutes of warm, unhurried conversation about nothing in particular. Hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker talk about everyday life — waiting rooms, road trips, coffee, radiators — giving your mind something gentle to drift off to. Running since 2015 with over 1.5 million downloads, The Insomnia Project is one of the longest-running sleep podcasts of its kind. No scripts. No experts. Just two people talking, so you can finally sleep. New episodes weekly. Listen & Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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