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

3D Printing | Can't Sleep? Learn How Objects Are Printed Layer by Layer 19.11.2025 36:06

In this episode, Benjamin reads about 3D Printing — 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...

Mammoths | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ice Age Giants We're Trying to Revive 17.11.2025 32:03

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

Procrastination | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Psychology of Putting Things Off 14.11.2025 40:11

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

Welding | Can't Sleep? Learn How Metal Is Fused Together 12.11.2025 40:20

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Welding — 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:...

Cosmetics | Can't Sleep? Learn About the 7,000-Year History of Human Beautification 10.11.2025 37:15

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

Lego | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Plastic Bricks That Became the World's Favorite Toy 07.11.2025 36:48

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

Atlantis | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Lost City That Has Fascinated Humans for 2,500 Years 05.11.2025 33:34

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

Daylight Savings Time | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Time Change That the World Can't Agree to End 03.11.2025 36:47

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Daylight Savings Time — 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...

Trick-or-Treating | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Halloween Tradition With Surprisingly Murky Origins 31.10.2025 32:23

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Trick-or-Treating — 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 mi...

Soup | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Oldest Prepared Food in Human History 29.10.2025 29:12

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

Tim Burton | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Director Behind Hollywood's Darkest Fairy Tales 27.10.2025 42:59

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Tim Burton — 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...

Bees | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Insects Responsible for One-Third of Our Food 24.10.2025 35:49

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

Fairy Tales | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Stories That Shaped Childhood 22.10.2025 37:02

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Fairy Tales — 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...

Stradivarius Violins | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Violins Worth Millions That No One Can Replicate 20.10.2025 35:53

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Stradivarius Violins — 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...

Magic | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Art of Illusion and Wonder 17.10.2025 40:19

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Magic — 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://...

Bermuda Triangle Mysteries | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ocean's Most Famous Disappearances 15.10.2025 37:55

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Bermuda Triangle Mysteries — 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 to...

Atmosphere | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Air Surrounding Our Planet 13.10.2025 37:38

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

Sailing | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Art of Harnessing the Wind 10.10.2025 39:36

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sailing — 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:...

Potato History | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Humble Tuber That Fed the World 08.10.2025 35:12

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Potato History — 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?...

Sherlock Holmes | Can't Sleep? Learn About the World's Greatest Fictional Detective 06.10.2025 46:24

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sherlock Holmes — 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...

Rodeo History | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Cowboy Competitions Born on the American Frontier 03.10.2025 31:11

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Rodeo History — 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?...

The Periodic Table | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Chart That Organizes All Known Matter 01.10.2025 42:15

In this episode, Benjamin reads about The Periodic Table — 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 m...

Iceland | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Land of Fire, Ice, and the Northern Lights 29.09.2025 31:45

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Iceland — 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:...

Sharks | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ocean's Apex Predators 26.09.2025 35:22

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sharks — 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:/...

Nebulas | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Stellar Nurseries of the Universe 24.09.2025 35:24

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Nebulas — 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:...