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Episodes
The Pickle Episode
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fan Favourite Episode - It is all about Pickles! Pickling wood, pickling vegetables and the difference between pickling and fermenting. Marco goes int...
The Clarinet, Red Carpet Walk, & New Orleans
18 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is that Sound? The Clarinet of course. Marco welcomes Shane Jacobsen to the episode. They talk about that often misunderstood instrument: The Cla...
Stapler review, Office Confessions & Paris
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Staple review is in! Marco & Nidhi are surprised to find out that The Insomnia Show is nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award.Host: Marco ...
Cuba, Sports & Andre De Grasse
11 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco welcomes Connie Ianello to the show as they talk about Cuba and swimming. We find out Connie's connection to an Olympic medal holder as well as ...
Listerine, Groceries, & Wine Making
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wine Time with our hosts as they chat about Listerine Life hacks and meander they're way to groceries and garage winemaking.Host: Marco TimpanoCo...
The Yoga Episode
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time to strike a pose as our hosts talk Yoga, as well as mountains, mint and toothpaste.Host: Marco TimpanoCo Host: Amanda BarkerProducers: ...
Staplers, our Desks & Historical times
28 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our desks and solicit your recommendations for the best stapler money can buy. The hosts go back in time and discuss random 'facts' in t...
Motorcycles, Movies & Photography
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco reveals the status of his motorcycle test results. Nidhi discusses Black & White photography, which leads to Black & White movies. Marco...
Chai, Motorcycle Test & Secrets Revealed
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco & Nidhi reveal all kinds of secrets in this episode. Marco drinks Nidhi's chai tea and they discuss his pending motorcycle test.Host: M...
Books, Magazine & Names
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco welcomes guest Amanda Barker and they talk books and magazines, different people's names as well libraries.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest: Amanda...
Mug vs. Cup
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Debate is on Mug vs. Cup as Marco and guest Ashley take on this challenge. They chat about their "joe" jobs. Ashley gives her secrets on hot sauce...
Earl Grey
07 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Steep yourself completely with our hosts as they discuss everything you could possibly want to know about Earl Grey and his tea.Host: Marco Timpa...
Sand, Volcanic Surfing & Aristotle's Poetics
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We get into the sandbox with Special Guest Christian Davies and talk about sand and surfing on a volcano followed by an in-depth discussion on Aristot...
The Negroni Episode
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate our 50th episode with a Negroni cocktail in hand. The hosts discuss the beauty of fountains and they clink their glasses as they discuss ...
Salt, Sweet Potatos & Holiday Traditions
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a trip to the flea market and a discussion on special finds then a culinary turn as Marco and his guest chat about salt and sweet potatoes, a...
Moving Day
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Moving day! We talk about moving, and preparations for a move. The hosts also delve into gift giving and refurbishing furniture.Host: Marco Timpa...
Jewlery Making, Gemstones & Precious metals
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has a sparkle to it as we chat with guest George Sismanis discuss jewellery making and gemstones.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest: George Si...
Corner Stores, Boynton Beach & Creamy Tea
17 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We take a walk to the local corner store, and send a shout out to the listeners in Boynton Beach Florida while we discuss how creamy or not creamy we ...
Sea Slugs, Nudibranchs & Dendrontus Frondosus Part II
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the part 2 with Becka Barker on glorious sea slugs. The conversation takes a turn as they discuss the techniques in light microscopy.Host:&nbs...
The Nintendo Episode
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your console as Marco is joined by special guest & Nintendo enthusiast Jesse Sesler, as they discuss Nintendo, Keswick, Hockey and "jumping t...
Chess, Lunenburg & Cottage Sounds
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We head to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia with guest Jim Cooper and he talk chess.Host: Marco TimpanoProducers: Drumcast ProductionsTheme Music: Roy...
Baking, Bridges, & Raisins
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get your proofing drawer ready we are talking baking, raisins and a tasty take on french toast with special guest Trevor Martin.Host: Marco Timpa...
Powdered Graphite, Rotoscoping & Animation
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
An animated discussion about animation with special guest Becka Barker. Marco learns about Rotoscoping and Powdered Graphite.Host: Marco TimpanoG...
Cars, Eggs & French Braids
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
More Tire-Talk on this episode as Marco is joined by special guest Dale Boyer @daleboyer his car consigliere. The conversation continues with the perf...
Carbonated Water, Clinton Ontario, & Alice Munro
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Nug Narhgang, Clinton, Ontario's favourite son chats with Marco and they discuss flavoured water, throwing snowballs at a Nobel prize wi...
Cotton Candy Grapes & Voice Therapy
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Voice and Singing therapist Melanie Tapson joins Marco as they talk about how to fix your voice and cotton candy grapes.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest:...
Closets, Closets & Closets
12 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Closet episode, everything you could want to know about the smallest room in the house.Host: Marco TimpanoCo Host: Nidhi KhannaProduc...
Tires, Mechanics & Nidhi's Pottery
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tires is the name of the game on this episode and we also chat about mechanics and Nidhi's attempt at pottery.Host: Marco TimpanoCo Host: Nidhi K...
Mint, Dog Parks & Weatherpeople
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We are back outside and recorded this episode in the backyard, with sounds of the neighbourhood all around them. They sample different types of mint, ...
Backyard Sounds, Off-Ramp Spots & Razor Clams
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We find ourselves in the backyard talking about Razor Clams and the Pismo Clam.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest: Nidhi KhannaProducers: Drumcast Pro...
Baths, Pools & Swimming
29 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Looking out onto a stretch of water Marco & special guest Amanda Barker dive in the deep end as they talk water; from baths, to pools, to snorkell...
Muffins vs. Cupcakes
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The great debate over the cupcake versus the muffin. You definitely won't want to miss this historic battle.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest: Nidhi Khann...
Windows, Tomatoes & Pollination
22 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mosaic tiles is how the episode starts then Marco gets a make-up lesson and Nidhi gets a trivet crafting lesson. Everyone learns something on this Epi...
Coffee, Coffee and more Coffee
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What's brewing? Marco & Nidhi dive into coffee head first. From coffee measurements to coffee culture and exotic coffees. Grab yourself a brew and...
Lamps, Purses, Topeka Kansas
15 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time to shed some light on the topic of lamps. Marco has some questions about purses for Nidhi and they send a shout out to Topeka, Kansas.Host: ...
Sailing, Sturgeon & The Whale Eye
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We go to the water as our hosts discuss fishing, sailing, sturgeon, whales and how they would fair on a survival type show.Host: Marco TimpanoGue...
Ties, Shirts & Eyewear
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From ties, to shirts to Nidhi's new eyewear, Marco & Nidhi are back talking about various states of dress, . Find out what #squadgoals means.Host:...
Cymbals
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Few will have the knowledge this man has about cymbals. Marco talks with his father-in-law Daniel about cymbals and what was the journey that brought ...
Sea Slugs, Nudibranchs & Dendronotus Frondosus Part I
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco has a conversation with special guest Becka Barker. It takes a few turns and as Becka describes it "the road to sea slugs was not a direct road....
Milk, Water Bottles & Salt Lake City
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nidhi and Marco are back in their co-hosting seats. Canadian milk bags. the best kind of water bottles. Nidhi and Marco discuss little known facts abu...
Colours, Frames & Museums
10 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your color wheel as Marco & Nidhi discuss their favourite colours. Marco's communication style is a peacock while Nidhi is an eagle. Frames a...
Soup, Herbs & Cutlery
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mireille Gelinas is our special guess as this episode takes us to Edmonton, Alberta. Marco & Mireille discuss soup, soap and herbs and their are p...
Rain, Starfish & a cool Castle
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Patterson is our special guest in beautiful British Columbia. Marco & Christina reminisce and talk about starfish, rain, and a really co...
Pencils, Paper & Erasers
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Radford is our special guest as this episode takes us to Vancouver, British Columbia. Pencils, Paper and that pesky eraser are discussed by Marc...
The Apple, Snow & Kites
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The humble apple and which of the over 3000 varietals are the hosts favourites. They discuss what it is like to experience snow and on this podcast th...
Pillows, Sheets & Mattresses
27 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco & Nidhi discuss all aspects of the Bed. From pillows, to sheets, to the mattress.Host: Marco TimpanoGuest: Nidhi KhannaProducers: ...
Ghost Signs, Political Process & The Snout Of The Dog
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Not as scary as you think, Ghost signs are a topic of discussion as well, Marco & Nidhi discuss the boring political process of bringing action it...
Scents, Dental Floss & The Nebulizer
20 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Clean teeth are a key as the hosts discuss dental floss. Marco describes his trip to the www.saje.ca store. Nidhi goes overboard with her application ...
Duty Free, Olives & Coconut Oil
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our Duty Free episode and what our host like to buy when they are at a Duty free. Marco talks about his experience at an olive grove and olive pressin...
The History Of The Insomnia Project
13 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The history of The Insomnia Project from its inception as a kernel of an idea; as an installation that put it on the map; and how it became the podcas...
Bagels, Breads & Ann Arbor
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The big Bagel debate as Marco & Nidhi discuss the difference between their favourite bagels which leads to a discussion of bread and bread-like sw...
Crystals, Gems & Metamorphic Rock
06 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco tells Nidhi about a course he has just taken in Crystals and Rocks and they discuss the various types and the properties they contain. The conve...
Trains, Wallpaper & Office Supplies
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The train is on the track as Marco & Nidhi talk about train travel and the longest trips they have taken. When it comes to office supplies the hos...
Sweaters, Sewing & Waiting In Lines
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your comfy sweaters as Marco and Nidhi talk about the little things they do to keep them occupied while waiting in line-ups.Host: Marco Ti...
Furniture, Pine Cones & Traffic Signs
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco & Nidhi discuss furniture and finding furniture. Finding pine cones and where you find pinoli. This episode comes to a full stop as the host...
Brunch, Clouds & Pumpkins
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brunch is our favourite meal of the day and Marco & Nidhi chat about the joys of brunching. The conversation detours from seeds to the joys of pum...
Koi, Concrete & Farmer's Markets
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco & Nidhi discuss koi and the tranquility of watching fish swim. The complexity of mixing various types of concrete. As well as, the delight o...
Candles, Honey & Baseball
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Barker is our guest. Nidhi and Amanda discuss fire from candles to bonfires. Electrolyte imbalances and its correlation to the sweet and the sa...
Math, Indexing & Nail Care
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco and Nidhi get into deep conversation about their nail care regime and it is revealed that they both wanted to get into medicine. The Dewey decim...
Handshakes, Houseplants, The Cookie and its Official City Status
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco and Nidhi germinate an idea to create the Official Cookie for Toronto. The quality of a good handshake and its potential disappearance from soci...
Stamps, Pillows and Salt & Pepper Shakers
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco and Nidhi discuss stamps and the little translucent papers that adhere the stamp to the collector's book. Places with interesting sounding names...
Eggs, A Good Swim & Background Noise
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marco and Nidhi discuss eggs, their colours, the variety of fowl that lay them and how to transform them into pysanky. The subtle sounds of background...
Tea, Socks & "The Moment Before"
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On our first episode Marco and Nidhi discuss the world of tea and tea around the world. The "moment before" here and abroad. Travel rituals and places...