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

Sand | Can't Sleep? Learn About the World's Most Important Granular Material 09.10.2019 17:14

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sand — 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...

Sacred Groves | Can't Sleep? Learn About Forests Protected by Faith 28.09.2019 29:19

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sacred Groves — 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...

Down Feathers | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Insulation Found in Your Best Winter Jacket 19.09.2019 15:50

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Down Feathers — 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...

Sunsets | Can't Sleep? Learn Why the Sky Turns Red at Dusk 17.09.2019 15:49

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sunsets — 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...

Parks | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Green Spaces That Give Cities Room to Breathe 11.09.2019 22:32

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Parks — 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...

The Moon | Can't Sleep? Learn About Earth's Only Natural Satellite 03.09.2019 29:50

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Moon — 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...

Motherboards | Can't Sleep? Learn How the Brain of Your Computer Works 26.08.2019 21:48

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Motherboards — 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...

Gravity | Can't Sleep? Learn How the Force That Shapes the Universe Works 20.08.2019 22:42

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Gravity — 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...

Sleep | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Science of Why We Need Rest 16.08.2019 33:31

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sleep — 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...

Lighthouses | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Towers That Have Guided Ships for Thousands of Years 05.08.2019 24:04

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Lighthouses — 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...

Wind | Can't Sleep? Learn How Air Movement Shapes Our Weather 24.07.2019 26:44

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Wind — 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...

Yellowstone | Can't Sleep? Learn About the World's First National Park 17.07.2019 33:42

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Yellowstone — 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...

Rain | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Water Cycle That Sustains Life 04.07.2019 24:22

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Rain — 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...

The Colossus of Rhodes | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Wonder That Stood for Only 56 Years 19.06.2019 18:55

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Colossus of Rhodes — 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?...

The Great Pyramid of Giza | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Wonder Still Standing After 4,500 Years 13.06.2019 42:24

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Great Pyramid of Giza — 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...

The Dead Sea | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Saltiest Body of Water on Earth 05.06.2019 29:58

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Dead Sea — 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...

Yarn | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Fiber That Connects Craft and Culture 31.05.2019 20:33

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Yarn — 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...

Stars | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Burning Balls of Gas in Our Night Sky 23.05.2019 24:46

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Stars — 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...

Plants vs Zombies | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Game That Made Tower Defense Fun 15.05.2019 29:52

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Plants vs Zombies — 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...

Star Wars | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Galaxy Far, Far Away That Defined Pop Culture 11.05.2019 24:18

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Star Wars — 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...

Minecraft | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Game That Became the Best-Selling of All Time 01.05.2019 17:24

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Minecraft — 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...

Curtis Howe Springer | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Huckster Who Founded a Town in the Mojave 21.04.2019 13:12

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Curtis Howe Springer — 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? Re...

Card Games | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Pastime That Has Entertained Humans for 600 Years 15.04.2019 17:55

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Card Games — 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...

Pokémon | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Franchise That Became a Global Phenomenon 09.04.2019 19:53

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Pokémon — 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...

Aperture | Can't Sleep? Learn How Camera Lenses Control Light 03.04.2019 19:11

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Aperture — 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...