Benjamin Boster

I Can’t Sleep

Health EN ↓ 554 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

Benjamin Boster

Episodes

Synthesizer | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Machine That Transformed Modern Music 18.04.2024 37:58

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Synthesizer — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a t...

Bald Eagle | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Symbol of American Freedom 16.04.2024 37:46

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Bald Eagle — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a to...

Scientific Method | Can't Sleep? Learn How Science Actually Works 14.04.2024 39:08

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Scientific Method — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Reque...

Beards | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Facial Hair That Has Meant Everything From Power to Heresy 11.04.2024 42:51

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Beards — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic...

Thought | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Science of How the Mind Works 09.04.2024 45:58

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Thought — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic...

Seahorses | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Sea Creatures Where Fathers Give Birth 07.04.2024 31:14

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Seahorses — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a top...

Pasta | Can't Sleep? Learn About Italy's Most Famous Export 04.04.2024 43:18

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Pasta — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic L...

Utility Poles | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Wooden Columns That Carry Our Power and Communications 02.04.2024 39:53

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Utility Poles — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a...

Easter | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Holiday That Combines Christian and Pre-Christian Traditions 31.03.2024 41:59

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Easter — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic...

Hygge | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Danish Art of Cozy Contentment 28.03.2024 41:25

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Hygge — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic L...

Soil | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Living Foundation Beneath Our Feet 26.03.2024 44:33

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Soil — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Le...

Laguna Beach | Can't Sleep? Learn About the California Beach Town Famous for Art and Reality TV 25.03.2024 35:54

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Laguna Beach — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a...

The Gilded Age | Can't Sleep? Learn About America's First Age of Extreme Wealth 22.03.2024 48:44

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Gilded Age — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request...

St. Patrick’s Day | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Irish Saint Whose Holiday Became American 18.03.2024 42:47

In this episode, Benjamin reads about St. Patrick’s Day — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Reque...

Dogs | Can't Sleep? Learn About How Wolves Became Humanity's Best Friend 15.03.2024 43:26

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Dogs — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Le...

Hard Disk Drive | Can't Sleep? Learn How Computers Store Data 13.03.2024 47:47

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Hard Disk Drive — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request...

Bonsai | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Japanese Art of Miniature Tree Cultivation 11.03.2024 44:56

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Bonsai — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic...

Breakfast | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Meal That Was Invented by Breakfast Cereal Companies 09.03.2024 41:12

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Breakfast — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a top...

Python Coding Language | Can't Sleep? Learn How Python Became the World's Most Popular Language 07.03.2024 46:52

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Python Coding Language — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind?...

Avatar The Last Airbender | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Animated Series That Changed Children's TV 05.03.2024 43:42

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Avatar The Last Airbender — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in min...

Earth’s Magnetic Field | Can’t Sleep? Learn How Earth's Invisible Shield Protects All Life 04.03.2024 46:12

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Earth’s Magnetic Field — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind?...

Greek Mythology | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Gods Who Shaped Western Civilization 02.03.2024 38:19

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Greek Mythology — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request...

Bread | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Staple Food That Has Fed Humanity for 14,000 Years 29.02.2024 38:54

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Bread — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic L...

Cetacea | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Order That Includes Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises 27.02.2024 42:08

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Cetacea — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic...

Painting | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Oldest Visual Art Form in Human History 26.02.2024 45:41

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Painting — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to help you drift off. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topi...