The Insomnia Project

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." So too this episode was so jam packed with sea slug information we will have to continue in a future episode. www.beckabarker.info

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 abut Salt Lake City.

Marco & Nidhi discuss their favourite colours. Marco's communication style is a peacock while Nidhi is an eagle. Frames and their impact on artwork. Nidhi and Marco discuss their top worldwide museum destinations.

Mireille Gelinas is our special guess as this episode takes us to Edmonton, Alberta. Marco & Mireille discuss soup, soap and herbs and their are plenty of family stories in between.

Christina Patterson is our special guest in beautiful British Columbia. Marco & Christina reminisce and talk about starfish, rain, and a really cool castle. Christina also informs Marco what galoshes actually are. www.bringingyouthestars.com

David Radford is our special guest as this episode takes us to Vancouver, British Columbia. Pencils, Paper and that pesky eraser are discussed by Marco and David. www.bringingyouthestars.com

Marco & Nidhi talk about the humble apple and which of the over 3000 varietals are their favourites. They discuss what it is like to experience snow and on this podcast they "go fly a kite".

Marco & Nidhi discuss all aspects of the Bed. From pillows, to sheets, to the mattress.

Marco & Nidhi discuss the political process of bringing action items to various councils. Marco talks about his favourite ghost sign in the city and they determine that The Insomnia Project is the "snout of the dog".

Marco & Nidhi discuss dental floss. Marco describes his trip to the www.saje.ca store. Nidhi goes overboard with her application of Saje products. Marco and Nidhi experience the scent of lavender in the nebulizer.

Marco & Nidhi discuss their Duty Free preferences. Marco talks about his experience at an olive grove and olive pressing techniques. Nidhi speaks to the many uses of coconut oil. Shout out to Montreal's Olives en folio. www.olivesenfolie.com

Marco & Nidhi talk about 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 podcast you are listening to today.

Marco & Nidhi discuss the difference between their favourite bagels which leads to a discussion of bread and bread-like sweets. Ann Arbor, Michigan is discussed and we learn about the fragel. Nidhi tells us about her favourite bakery www.premieremoisson.com

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 conversation delves into Metamorphic rock and how it differs from both Igneous and sedimentary rock.

Marco & Nidhi talk about train travel and the longest trips they have taken. When it comes to office supplies the hosts reveal their favourite. Wallpaper vs. paint which do you want to see dry?