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Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra, produced by Linda Morra and Marco Timpano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Every Place Is The Same is a comedic travel podcast, that flips the old thought --that every place is wonderfully different-- instead we claim: "every place is wonderfully the same". Our podcast isn't so much about the journey as it is about the destination. 10 minutes - the perfect short podcast when you need a laugh or to take your mind to a different location all together. email: everyplaceisthesame@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast features co-hosts Bil Antoniou, Daniel Krolik and Michael Soulard as they explore the best of the worst in LGBT cinema! Join us each month as we pick a film that we feel could have used some of our expert feedback, and hopefully leave it with some dignity. We'll post the film we are going to watch ahead of the show so you can follow along. Visit our site at www.badgaymovies.com and please send us feedback at badgaymovies2013@gmail.com!
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Spooky season will be upon us soon enough, so why not celebrate with yet another gay vampire movie! Bil and Michael try to make sense of Scab by Thomas Jason Davis! Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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Spooky season will be upon us soon enough, so why not celebrate with yet another gay vampire movie! Bil and Michael try to make sense of Scab by Thomas Jason Davis! Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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An Unconventional Love Story in a Brat Summer: Corinna Chong’s Bad Land
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Linda speaks with Corinna Chong about her novel, Bad Land, published by Arsenal Pulp Press and long-listed for the Giller Prize. Chong, originally from Calgary, lives in Kelowna, B.C. where she teaches English and fine arts at Okanagan College. She published her first novel, Belinda's Rings, in 2013. In her opening remarks, Linda explains why she s…
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Discovering Saskatoon: A Prairie Adventure
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Discovering Saskatoon: A Prairie Adventure On today’s episode of The Insomnia Project, hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker take you on a delightful journey to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city famously described by Bob Dylan as “the Paris of the Prairies.” Join Marco and Amanda as they recount their enchanting trip to this charming city known for i…
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It was time to have Bill Clarke back on the show, and the perfect choice for him was a film set in his favourite city in the world. Daniel, Bil and Bill go Back to Berlin with Alex & Leo by Yuri Garate. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…
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It was time to have Bill Clarke back on the show, and the perfect choice for him was a film set in his favourite city in the world. Daniel, Bil and Bill go Back to Berlin with Alex & Leo by Yuri Garate. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…
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In this episode of The Insomnia Project, hosts Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano dive into a variety of topics sparked by recent messages from their listeners. The conversation takes a poultry-centric turn as Marco expresses his desire to indulge in some fowl cuisine. Amanda, playfully scolds him for his fowl eating talk and how it might disrupt vega…
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Linda considers the persistence of present-day misogyny, then speaks with Daniela Vlaskalic about her co-written play, The Drowning Girls, which features the women who were victims of a turn-of-the-century serial killer. It was such a famous case, even Agatha Christie mentioned it in one of her novels. To set the stage - pun intended - for this pla…
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The Insomnia Project: Campfire Chats with Mia. This week on The Insomnia Project, Marco welcomes a very special guest – his niece Mia! Settle in for a cozy conversation filled with warm nostalgia and the sweet sounds of childhood. In this episode, you'll hear about: Camp Adventures: Mia recounts her recent camping trip, from archery and capture the…
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We continue our celebration of Token Straight Man month with the return of Phoevo, and we were so excited to have him back that we found him a movie with as many boobs as we could find. Join Bil, Daniel and Phoevo as they discuss 4 Nights In The Hamptons by Michael Knowles. Listen […]By Bil Antoniou, Michael Soulard, Daniel Krolik
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We continue our celebration of Token Straight Man month with the return of Phoevo, and we were so excited to have him back that we found him a movie with as many boobs as we could find. Join Bil, Daniel and Phoevo as they discuss 4 Nights In The Hamptons by Michael Knowles. Listen […]By BA
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Get ready for a wild ride as Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano navigate unexpected twists and turns in this episode of The Insomnia Podcast. From watermelon salad mishaps to the importance of a peppermill, our hosts cover a wide range of topics. Key Points: Salad Saga: Marco's struggles with picking ripe watermelon lead to a discussion about the fine…
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Imagine if Love Actually was made with only 6 people and none of them spoke in a way you recognized, and you have the hit rom-com Shared Rooms! Michael Soulard returns to the show, and he and Bil Antoniou discuss this modern classic. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…
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Imagine if Love Actually was made with only 6 people and none of them spoke in a way you recognized, and you have the hit rom-com Shared Rooms! Michael Soulard returns to the show, and he and Bil Antoniou discuss this modern classic. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…
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The Insomnia Project - Mattress Store Madness
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Episode Description: Join Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano on a wild ride as they embark on a mission to replace their sleep-depriving mattress. What starts as a simple shopping trip takes a hilarious turn when they get more than they bargained for...including a surprise bed frame! But the fun doesn't stop there! Amanda dives into the fascinating wo…
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Join Marco and Amanda for another late-night adventure into the world of the bizarre and the mundane. Tonight's episode kicks off with a bang (or maybe a thud) as Amanda reveals her unfortunate toe-stubbing incident. From there, the conversation takes a curious turn into the realm of Canadian staples: bagged milk. But wait, there’s more! Cereal, sp…
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It’s Token Straight Man month and Bil couldn’t be more excited to have his fellow podcaster and dear friend Marco Timpano, host of The Insomnia Project, on the show to Italian-splain the 2018 comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding by Alessandro Genovesi. Listen here: More about Marco here Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– […]…
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It’s Token Straight Man month and Bil couldn’t be more excited to have his fellow podcaster and dear friend Marco Timpano, host of The Insomnia Project, on the show to Italian-splain the 2018 comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding by Alessandro Genovesi. Listen here: More about Marco here Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– […]…
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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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It’s another example of Gay Vs God, but the higher power in this case is the magnificent Judith Light. Bil and Daniel watch Chad Allen in Save Me and you’re going to want to know what they think. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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It’s another example of Gay Vs God, but the higher power in this case is the magnificent Judith Light. Bil and Daniel watch Chad Allen in Save Me and you’re going to want to know what they think. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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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 first time we at BGM ever felt like real somebodies was when actor and star extraordinaire Mark Cirillo appeared on the show to take a drubbing for his magnificent career, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back! Mark joined us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Last Straight Man […]…
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The first time we at BGM ever felt like real somebodies was when actor and star extraordinaire Mark Cirillo appeared on the show to take a drubbing for his magnificent career, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back! Mark joined us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Last Straight Man […]…
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Linda has been mulling over what an education is, what purposes it serves. She was so curious about it that she begin to reflect on the etymology of the word. The root of “educate” comes from educe, from the Latin, meaning "to lead forth" or "lead out of," which then led her to think, leading out of … what? From where and to where? And who is doing…
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If you follow the exquisite actor and singer James Gibson-Bray on the socials, you’ll know that there’s no one better suited to a discussion of the TV movie that brought Ann-Margret and Julie Andrews to talk about the most serious health crisis of the 1980s. Join Bil and James as they discuss John Erman’s Our […]…
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Episode 194: Our Sons with James Gibson-Bray
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If you follow the exquisite actor and singer James Gibson-Bray on the socials, you’ll know that there’s no one better suited to a discussion of the TV movie that brought Ann-Margret and Julie Andrews to talk about the most serious health crisis of the 1980s. Join Bil and James as they discuss John Erman’s Our […]…
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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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Intergenerational Power: Reclaiming Indigenous parenting
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Indigenous mothers, Indigenous children, Indigenous parents – Willie Poll sees you – and she wants you to know that you’re enough. In this episode of Getting Lit With Linda, Willie Poll (Metis Nation of Ontario) discusses with Linda why she wrote this children’s book, titled My Little Ogichidaa, and the source of inspiration for its creation – in l…
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Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan Duffy joins Bil and Daniel to talk about a real doozy of a Covid project, the 2022 drama Borrowed. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan Duffy joins Bil and Daniel to talk about a real doozy of a Covid project, the 2022 drama Borrowed. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr TwitterBy BA
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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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New episode! If you’re searching the universe for rock music to take to your planet, it stands to reason that you come to a town where Pia Zadora is dancing to New Wave. Anders Yates returns to BGM’s delight to talk with Bil about the cult classic (?) VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS! Listen […]By BA
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New episode! If you’re searching the universe for rock music to take to your planet, it stands to reason that you come to a town where Pia Zadora is dancing to New Wave. Anders Yates returns to BGM’s delight to talk with Bil about the cult classic (?) VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS! Listen […]By BA
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Wishing Happy Anniversary / Birthday Wishes to The Geography of Pluto - An Interview with Christopher DiRaddo
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Linda begins this episode with a brief acknowledgement of the passing of Nobel Prize winner for the short story, Alice Munro – who died a couple of days before this episode was aired. It's a pertinent moment to take pause when the subject of this episode is, in part, about anniversaries - which often include remembering when a beloved person dies o…
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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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We got our dear friend Matthew Harris back on the show and he wanted to get back in the loop with the one and only Bianca Del Rio! Bil, Daniel and Matthew watch Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate and compare it to the original classic. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow […]…
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We got our dear friend Matthew Harris back on the show and he wanted to get back in the loop with the one and only Bianca Del Rio! Bil, Daniel and Matthew watch Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate and compare it to the original classic. Listen here: Donate Email: badgaymovies2013@gmail.com ———————– Follow […]…
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