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)

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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 asleep
calming racing thoughts
easing nighttime anxiety
listening during middle-of-the-night wake-ups
If you’re listening in bed, it’s safe to let your eyes close now.

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A weekly podcast designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and gently fall asleep.
In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco and Amanda return a little earlier than expected to welcome listeners to Season 11 with a calm, meandering conversation inspired by a sleep-focused holiday to St. Kitts and Nevis.
The discussion drifts through memories of quiet beaches, slow island drives, and the gentle novelty of an island shaped like a drumstick — small, soothing details that invite the mind to wander without effort. The pace is unhurried and familiar, offering a sense of ease as the season begins.
As always, the conversation is softly spoken and intentionally unrushed — ideal for:
falling asleep
calming racing thoughts
easing nighttime anxiety
listening during middle-of-the-night wake-ups
If you’re listening in bed, it’s safe to let your eyes close now.
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✨🎆 The Insomnia Project – Holiday Episodes • January 1 🎆✨
This episode marks the final chapter of our Holiday Episodes for the year, and we hope they brought you comfort, calm, and a little seasonal joy throughout December.

⭐ Today’s Episode
Amanda and Marco reflect on time spent with relatives over the holidays, the rhythms of being together, and the importance of finding rest and sleep during a busy season. They also share the simple traditions they keep for the New Year, offering a gentle way to welcome what’s ahead.
It’s a calm, thoughtful episode—perfect for easing into January with intention and quiet optimism.

🤍 Thank You
Thank you for spending part of your holidays with us. Your listening, sharing, and support mean more than we can say. We look forward to keeping you company in the year ahead. See you, or rather hear you in March 2026!

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