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.

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Benjamin Boster

Episodes

Cabo San Lucas | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Resort City at the Tip of Baja California 16.01.2026 33:40

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Cabo San Lucas — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind?...

Houseboat | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Floating Homes Where People Actually Live 14.01.2026 32:22

Relax with calm, bedtime reading that supports sleep and eases insomnia through gentle learning and soothing narration. This peaceful episode offers calm, bedtime reading for sleep, helping quiet insomnia and settle a restless mind as night falls. Tonight, we explore the simple and fascinating world of houseboats, drifting through their history, design, and everyday life on the water in a way that...

Birch Trees | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Pioneering Trees of the North 12.01.2026 30:58

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Birch Trees — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? ht...

Battery in Baseball | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Pitcher-Catcher Partnership That Wins Games 09.01.2026 37:01

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Battery in Baseball — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in...

Cheez-It | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Cracker That Has Been Satisfying Snackers Since 1921 07.01.2026 34:43

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Cheez-It — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https...

Sombrero | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Wide-Brimmed Hat That Became a Cultural Icon 05.01.2026 32:24

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sombrero — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https...

Airplane! 1980 Film | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Comedy That Invented the Parody Movie Genre 02.01.2026 31:30

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Airplane! 1980 Film — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in...

Lacrosse | Can't Sleep? Learn About North America's Oldest Team Sport 31.12.2025 38:45

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Lacrosse — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https...

Home | Can't Sleep? Learn About What Turns a House Into a Home 29.12.2025 37:05

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Home — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https://w...

Boxing Day | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Post-Christmas Holiday That Has Nothing to Do With Boxing 26.12.2025 36:07

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Boxing 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? htt...

Snowboarding | Can't Sleep? Learn How a Surfing Trick on Snow Became an Olympic Sport 24.12.2025 33:21

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Snowboarding — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? h...

Gingerbread | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Spiced Dough Behind Christmas's Most Edible Architecture 22.12.2025 27:40

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Gingerbread — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? ht...

Brutalist Architecture | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Divisive Concrete Architecture Movement 19.12.2025 32:09

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Brutalist Architecture — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic...

Lighting | Can't Sleep? Learn About How Humans Conquered the Dark 17.12.2025 33:45

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Lighting — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https...

Mathematical Finance | Can't Sleep? Learn How Math Models Financial Markets 15.12.2025 37:20

Drift off with calm, bedtime reading that gently explores mathematical finance while supporting sleep and easing insomnia. This calm, bedtime reading blends clear explanations with a steady rhythm, helping sleep come more easily for listeners experiencing insomnia or restless nights. As Benjamin reads, you’ll learn about models, probability, and how mathematics shapes modern finance, all presented...

Disneyland | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Original Theme Park Walt Built in His Backyard 12.12.2025 39:15

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Disneyland — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? htt...

Dave Thomas | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Founder of Wendy's 10.12.2025 36:09

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Dave Thomas — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? ht...

Halley’s Comet | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Comet That Visits Every 75 Years 08.12.2025 34:38

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Halley’s Comet — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind?...

Typewriter | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Machine That Liberated Writers 05.12.2025 35:42

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Typewriter — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? htt...

Roller Skating | Can't Sleep? Learn About the 250-Year History of Skating on Wheels 03.12.2025 33:21

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Roller Skating — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind?...

Bing Crosby | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Voice That Defined American Pop Music 01.12.2025 46:54

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Bing Crosby — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? ht...

Gratitude | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Practice That Rewires Your Brain for Happiness 28.11.2025 35:50

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Gratitude — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? http...

Photography | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Art of Capturing Light 26.11.2025 34:02

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Photography — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? ht...

Pillows | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Sleep Aid Humans Have Relied on for 9,000 Years 24.11.2025 32:36

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Pillows — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https:...

Great Bear Rainforest | Can't Sleep? Learn About Canada's Ancient Coastal Forest 21.11.2025 36:50

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Great Bear Rainforest — 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: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic i...