Interesting stories of science and science fiction read in a calming voice for nighttime, naptime, or drivetime.
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Welcome to Dreamland Notes! Dive into a realm where reality blurs and dreams take flight. In this ethereal sanctuary, every story is a whisper from the subconscious, every narrative a fragment of the surreal. Join us as we embark on a journey through the corridors of imagination, where the boundaries between truth and fantasy dissolve. In this podcast, we unravel tales spun from the fabric of dreams, offering glimpses into an alternate reality shaped by the mind’s eye. From the depths of rev ...
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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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the editors of TulsaPeople Magazine, Tulsa's award-winning city magazine. Every other Wednesday we go About Town to share audio reports, behind-the-scenes stories and more in episodes that run 10-15 minutes. Archived on this channel are more than 100 episodes of Tulsa Talks, which are in-depth conversations with notable Tulsans.
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Country & Town House’s culture editor, Ed Vaizey, and associate editor, Charlotte Metcalf discuss the week’s cultural offerings with a brilliant edit of what you should be watching, reading, listening to, booking and visiting each week. Their roster of high profile guests adds illuminating insight to the current cultural landscape.
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Join Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker as they dive into the world of ironing. From mastering the perfect heat setting to conquering stubborn wrinkles, they share their top ironing tips. Get ready for a heated debate about starch and a hilarious discussion about the pronunciation of "hanger." Key Takeaways: Ironing Tips: Heat it up right: Match the h…
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Halifax Wanderers Take You to Dreamland (Maybe)
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The Insomnia Project: Halifax Wanderers Take You to Dreamland (Maybe) Ever wondered how a city could resemble a shoe? Tonight, we set sail for the Canadian Maritimes with guest James Covey! James gives Marco a geography lesson, transforming Halifax , Nova Scotia, into a footwear fashion show, so to speak. But wait, there's more! We lace up for anot…
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The Insomnia Project: Lawns, Whippersnappers, and Fireworks, Oh My! Can the rhythmic whir of a lawnmower and childhood memories of sparklers lull you to sleep? Join Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker as their conversation takes an unexpected turn from yard work (and yes, even a "whippersnapper" reference!) to a dazzling discussion about the best firew…
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The Insomnia Project: Take Me To The Theatre Hosts: Marco Timpano & Amanda Barker Description: Calling all musical lovers (and tolerators)! In this episode, Marco and Amanda delve into the world of live theatre, with a special spotlight on the glorious (and sometimes groan-worthy) world of musicals. They discuss: Must-See Musicals: Get recommendati…
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Deep Dive with Us Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano are back behind the mics after a refreshing (and slightly sleep-deprived) travels. This episode dives deep (pun intended) into Amanda's recent snorkeling adventure in a sun-drenched location. But beware, there's also a detour to the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles. We won't spoil the surpri…
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Thank you for joining us for our second anniversary celebration episode and for being an important part of Exploration: Dreamland. We couldn’t do this without you. Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story The Blue Tower by Evelyn E. Smith. Content warning: accidental death of an alien and a brief mention of the murder of a spouse. …
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The Insomnia Project: A Relaxing Garden Stroll Join Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker as they take you on another meander through their (not-so-large) urban garden! Don't be fooled by its seeming vastness - this episode is all about maximizing a minimal space. They'll chat about their favorite blooms, including tulips, alliums, cedum, hostas, peonies…
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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 86
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. Content Warning: This episode includes references to the death of a child, animal experimentation,and livestock slaughtering. This e…
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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 85
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION III which includes: Uses of the Theory—Proofs.—Publication of a Work, in 1849, entitled “Respiration and…
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A Detailed Tour of The Insomnia Project Basement
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A Detailed Tour of The Insomnia Project Basement Overview: Welcome back to The Insomnia Project, where hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker 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 …
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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 84
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION II which includes: Publication of the Theory, in 1846, in “A treatise on the Motive Powers which produce…
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Tidy Hacks, Tulip Talk & Grocery Lists 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: Our hosts talk about an app they discovery called Tody! (not an ad or a sponsor) Upcy…
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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 83
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION I which includes: First step in the discovery—Animal Heat the product of Respiration. Second step—Heat e…
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Montreal Misadventures & Shakespearean Dreams
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Montreal Misadventures & Shakespearean Dreams Hosts: Marco Timpano & Amanda Barker This episode covers: Montreal Adventures: Marco dives into his podcasting workshop with the Quebec Writers Federation (QWF) alongside Linda Morra from Getting Lit with Linda. Amanda shares her experience at The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des beaux-arts de Mo…
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Husband on a business trip, wife murdered at home, is the husband the killer this time?
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Husband on a business trip, wife murdered at home, is the husband the killer this time?By Oliver
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Greek version of Gone Girl, fooling the world for 37 days
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Greek version of "Gone Girl," fooling the world for 37 days!By Oliver
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specifically targeting their own country's tourists for further crimes, the Philippines tourist serial kidnapping case
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Gang commits crimes then flees abroad, specifically targeting their own country's tourists for further crimes, the Philippines tourist serial kidnapping caseBy Oliver
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Explorer trapped underground 1000 meters in cave, seven nations involved in rescue, the Morca cave rescue incident
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Explorer trapped underground 1000 meters in cave, seven nations involved in rescue, the Morca cave rescue incidentBy Oliver
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Rescue operation in the Indian mountain tunnel incident Will it succeed this time
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Rescue operation in the Indian mountain tunnel incident: Will it succeed this time?By Oliver
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One of the most gruesome cases in Thai history the Thailand Poisoning Case involving a toxic woman
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One of the most gruesome cases in Thai history: the Thailand Poisoning Case involving a toxic womanBy Oliver
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The case of the murder at a South Korean currency exchange store planned by a group of individuals for robbery
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The case of the missing American YouTuber celebrity couple
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The case of the missing American YouTuber celebrity coupleBy Oliver
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The foreign object entangled in the propeller, what could it be?
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The foreign object entangled in the propeller, what could it be?By Oliver
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The Jiudun Skylight Adventure An Ode to the Human Spirit of Exploration
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The Jiudun Skylight Adventure An Ode to the Human Spirit of ExplorationBy Oliver
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The Murder at Cabin 28 A Classic Unsolved Mystery in California
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The Murder at Cabin 28: A Classic Unsolved Mystery in CaliforniaBy Oliver
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Secret Room Murder Again!By Oliver
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Unveiling the Mystery of Korea's Saint Thief, Shin Changwon
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A Thief, a Criminal, Sold-Out Attire upon His Arrest: The Tale of Korea's Saint Thief, Shin ChangwonBy Oliver
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The Tokyo Koto Apartment Murder Case: The Devil Next Door
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Neighbouring DevilBy Oliver
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The Osaka celebrity murder case, to some extent, triggered reforms in Japan's guesthouse system. Let's take a closer look at what happened.By Oliver
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Someone claims that Leonardo da Vinci's work "The Beautiful Princess" is a forgery. Who is he? British art forgery master Shaun Greenhalgh
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Throughout his life, he forged numerous artworks that deceived the British Museum. Let's delve into his world and learn about his story.By Oliver
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The Secret of the Pet Shop Serial Disappearances in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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The Secret of the Pet Shop: Serial Disappearances in Saitama Prefecture, JapanBy Oliver
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DNA technology reveals the truth behind a 40-year-old unsolved case, comforting the lives lost with the power of technology
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DNA technology reveals the truth behind a 40-year-old unsolved case, comforting the lives lost with the power of technology.By Oliver
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The tragedy of Gollum's Cave: The passing of four young lives
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The disappearance of four young lives in Gollum's Cave: What lies inside the cave?By Oliver
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A millionaire disappears in the desert,accident or murder What exactly happened?
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A millionaire disappears in the desert, accident or murder? What exactly happened?By Oliver
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The villagers disappeared overnight what is the truth behind it? The mystery of the vanished village.
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The villagers disappeared overnight, what is the truth behind it?By Oliver
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Escape from Western Prison, the real-life version of "Prison Break"
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Have you ever watched the TV series "Prison Break," and do you still remember the story? Today's story is the real-life version of a prison break plan.By Oliver
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of grief and mourning as well as suicidal …
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Unwind with Us: Cue Cards, Highlighters & Penmanship Preferences
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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 favori…
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicida…
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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 a…
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Hacking Techniques: Remote Bank Robbery, successfully transferring 100 million after submitting requests for 900 million
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What's the Safest Way to Rob a Bank? Ten Million? A Hundred Million? They're Just Numbers to Hackers. Let's Dive into Today's Story: The Bangladesh Bank Heist.By Oliver Studio
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Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicida…
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The Suspect Caught by a Foot Kick: Unraveling the Bizarre Murder Case in Hiroshima, Japan
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The suspect was actually arrested for kicking someone, what kind of murder case is this? It was a high school girl murder case that occurred in Hiroshima , Japan. After years of investigation by the police, it was finally solved in 2018. However, the proceedings were beyond your imagination.By Oliver Studio
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Language Learning, Lumping Clay, and Blown Away Dreams
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Language Learning, Lumping Clay, and Blown Away Dreams 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…
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Only one person survived among seven climbers, the Khamar-Daban mountain incident
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Why did a simple hike almost end in tragedy? And why, even with survivors, does the mystery remain unsolved? The mountain tragedy in the Khamar-Daban range is shrouded in eerie and mysterious details. While initial investigations pointed to hypothermia as the cause of death, many remain skeptical. This story takes you through the events and various…
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Argentina, Don't cry for Me! Young wife murdered by husband and his family
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Argentina, Don't cry for Me! AGAIN!AGAIN!AGAIN! The husband and his family of the missing woman, Cecilia, are accused of her murder. Her body was eventually found in a pigsty. Another tragedy that defies understanding by ordinary people. Let's uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking case together.…
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The Denmark Submarine Murder: Unraveling the Truth Behind Kim Wall's Death
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Submarine? Murder? Two seemingly unrelated words, why do they appear together? The case involved a Danish man, Peter Madsen, suspected of murdering the journalist Kim Wall. Peter killed Kim Wall on his submarine and then fabricated the appearance of a submarine accident in an attempt to cover up the crime. During the investigation, the police disco…
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No one survived! Unveiling the Franklin Expedition: The Most Bizarre Tragedy in Arctic Exploration History
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A massive expedition team of over 100 people, with no survivors in the end. What happened? Led by British explorer John Franklin, the Arctic expedition aimed to navigate the Northwest Passage between 1845 and 1848. However, they encountered severe difficulties in the extreme and harsh environment, ultimately resulting in the entire expedition being…
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German High-Speed Train Derailment: 101 Dead, Revealing the Truth Behind the Train Accident
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101 Dead! May the deceased rest in peace! May such incidents never happen again! A train accident occurred on the German railway, resulting in 101 deaths and 27 serious injuries. Let's explore the details of the accident and the investigation process. May the deceased rest in peace, and may such incidents never happen again.…
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The murder case happened 15 years ago, and it remains unsolved. Is there still hope of catching the killer?
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Fifteen years, how many fifteen-year periods are there in your life? In 2008, a murder occurred in Ishikawa City, Japan, where the victim was a young man named Hashimoto Kiyokatsu. The police faced difficulties during the investigation, and to this day, the case remains unresolved. Hashimoto Kiyokatsu's parents and the authorities are all working h…
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