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I Can’t Sleep

Health EN ↓ 552 episodes

Trouble sleeping? You could count sheep, or let I Can’t Sleep do the heavy yawning for you. Host Benjamin Boster reads slow-paced, fact-filled content on science, history, and everyday oddities with zero plot twists and even less urgency. It’s calm. It’s consistent. And yes, you might accidentally learn something. So get comfy, press play, and let your brain wander off without you.

Author

ju

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

HTML | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 11.12.2023

Relax with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores HTML, the hypertext markup language of the web. It’s designed to help you sleep and ease insomnia. You’ll gently learn how tags, elements, and attributes structure pages, the evolution toward HTML5, and how browsers render content and links. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns technical ideas into peaceful storytelling that lowers stress and...

Nervous System | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 07.12.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the human nervous system, helping you relax and ease the struggles of insomnia. You’ll learn how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves work together to send signals, control movement, and shape our senses and thoughts. With Benjamin’s soothing cadence, even complex biology becomes a peaceful flow of storytelling that reduces stress and qui...

Quantum Mechanics | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 04.12.2023

Ease into rest with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin introduces the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, helping you relax and find relief from insomnia. You’ll learn about the origins of this branch of physics, its key concepts, and how it reshaped our understanding of matter and energy. With Benjamin’s soothing cadence, even complex ideas like wave-particle duality and uncertainty become...

Stainless Steel | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 30.11.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the story of stainless steel, helping you relax and find relief from insomnia. You’ll learn how this durable material was developed, the science behind its resistance to rust, and the many ways it is used in everyday life. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns technical details into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the m...

Geometry | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 27.11.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and principles of geometry, helping you relax and ease the struggles of insomnia. You’ll learn how this branch of mathematics developed from ancient civilizations, its role in shaping art and architecture, and its importance in modern science. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms lines, shapes, and theorems into peaceful stor...

Worcestershire | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 20.11.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores Worcestershire, the historic county in England, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about its geography, cultural heritage, and notable landmarks, from rolling countryside to historic towns. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms history and place into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This isn...

Animation | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 13.11.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and art of animation, helping you relax and find relief from insomnia. You’ll discover how animation began with early experiments, its evolution through hand-drawn classics, and the rise of modern digital techniques. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns the lively world of animation into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress a...

Zelda Ocarina of Time | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 06.11.2023

Relax with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, helping you unwind and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about the game’s development, story, and lasting influence as one of the most celebrated titles in video game history. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms this epic adventure into peaceful storytelling that quiets the mind and reduces stress. This is...

Hot Chocolate | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 30.10.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the warm and comforting story of hot chocolate, helping you relax and ease the struggles of insomnia. You’ll learn about its origins in ancient Mesoamerica, its introduction to Europe, and how it became the beloved drink enjoyed worldwide today. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns history and tradition into peaceful storytelling that redu...

Insomnia | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 23.10.2023

Ease into rest with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin gently explores insomnia, the challenges it brings, and the history of how people have understood sleeplessness. You’ll learn about the causes, cultural perspectives, and approaches to easing insomnia throughout time. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms this often-frustrating topic into peaceful storytelling that quiets the mind and redu...

Rice | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 16.10.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and importance of rice, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how this humble grain has nourished civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient cultivation to its role as a global staple food today. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns agriculture, culture, and history into peaceful storytelling that reduces stres...

Harps | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 09.10.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and beauty of harps, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how this elegant instrument has been played across cultures for thousands of years, from ancient origins to its place in modern music. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns music history into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This...

GDPR | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 02.10.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores GDPR—the General Data Protection Regulation—helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how this European privacy law was created, its key principles, and how it impacts businesses and individuals around the world. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns legal details into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This...

Unicorns | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 25.09.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the legends and symbolism of unicorns, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how these mythical creatures have appeared in folklore, art, and literature across cultures, from ancient times to modern imagination. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns magical tales into peaceful storytelling that quiets the mind and reduces stress...

Astrology | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 18.09.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores astrology, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about its ancient roots, the zodiac signs, and how astrology has been practiced across cultures to interpret the stars and human life. With Benjamin’s soothing cadence, these celestial stories become peaceful narration that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This isn’t whisperin...

Middle Ages | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 11.09.2023

Relax with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the Middle Ages, helping you unwind and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about life in medieval Europe, from castles and knights to art, religion, and daily traditions that shaped the era. With Benjamin’s soothing cadence, history becomes peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This isn’t whispering or hypnosis—just gentle...

Archaeology | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 04.09.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the fascinating field of archaeology, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how archaeologists study the past through artifacts, excavation, and careful interpretation, uncovering the stories of ancient civilizations. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns the science of discovery into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress an...

Mattresses | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 28.08.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and design of mattresses, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how people have rested through the ages, from ancient sleeping surfaces to the modern innovations that bring comfort today. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms details about materials and construction into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress an...

Beds | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 23.08.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and design of beds, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how people have slept across centuries, from ancient resting places to modern styles that bring comfort and support. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms practical details about materials, construction, and cultural traditions into peaceful storytelling...

Brockville | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 21.08.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores Brockville, a charming city along the St. Lawrence River in Ontario, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about its history, landmarks, and cultural significance, from its Loyalist roots to its role as the “City of the 1000 Islands.” Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns local history into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress...

Travel | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 14.08.2023

Relax with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and meaning of travel, helping you unwind and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how journeys have shaped human life, from ancient pilgrimages and trade routes to modern tourism and exploration. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns movement across the world into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This isn’t whi...

Knitting | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 07.08.2023

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and craft of knitting, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how this timeless practice developed across cultures, from early handwork to the art and industry of knitting today. Benjamin’s soothing cadence transforms yarn, needles, and patterns into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. T...

Mudbricks | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 29.07.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and use of mudbricks, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn how these simple yet durable building materials have been made and used for thousands of years, from ancient civilizations to modern sustainable construction. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns architecture and tradition into peaceful storytelling that reduc...

Photons | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep 24.07.2023

Drift into rest with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores photons, the particles of light, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about their discovery, their role in physics, and how they shape our understanding of energy and the universe. With Benjamin’s soothing cadence, even the mysteries of quantum theory become gentle storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind....

Turtles | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep 17.07.2023

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the fascinating world of turtles, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about their ancient origins, unique shells, and the many species that live in oceans, rivers, and on land. Benjamin’s soothing cadence turns biology and history into peaceful storytelling that reduces stress and quiets the mind. This isn’t whispering or hyp...

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