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

Choux Pastry | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Dough Behind Eclairs and Cream Puffs 28.05.2025 34:37

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Choux Pastry — 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...

Mariana Trench | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Deepest Place on Earth 26.05.2025 33:27

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Mariana Trench — 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...

Sport Stacking | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Surprisingly Competitive World of Cup Stacking 23.05.2025 35:28

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Sport Stacking — 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...

Hedgehog | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Spiny Mammals That Sleep All Winter 21.05.2025 34:55

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

Hydrogen | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Simplest and Most Abundant Element in the Universe 19.05.2025 35:42

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

Chengdu | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Panda Capital of China 16.05.2025 30:45

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

Planet Mercury | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Smallest Planet in the Solar System 14.05.2025 36:17

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Planet Mercury — 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...

Multiverse | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Theory of Parallel Universes 12.05.2025 44:50

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

Frogs | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Amphibians That Sing Us to Sleep 09.05.2025 34:15

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

Hot Dogs | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Sausage That Became America's Ballpark Staple 07.05.2025 38:40

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Hot 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 topi...

Cummins Diesel Engines | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Engines That Move the World's Heaviest Loads 05.05.2025 36:17

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Cummins Diesel Engines — 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?...

Uncle Iroh and Zuko | Can't Sleep? Learn About Avatar's Greatest Characters 02.05.2025 31:59

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Uncle Iroh and Zuko — 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? Req...

Dental Hygienist | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Oral Health Professionals Who Clean Your Teeth 30.04.2025 38:23

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Dental Hygienist — 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 min...

Pure Mathematics | Can't Sleep? Learn About Math That Exists for Its Own Beauty 28.04.2025 35:06

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Pure Mathematics — 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? Reques...

Sand Dollars | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Flat Sea Urchins That Wash Up on Beaches 25.04.2025 32:34

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

Mochi | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Japanese Rice Cake With a Thousand-Year History 23.04.2025 34:02

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

Earth Day | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Annual Celebration That Changed Environmental Policy 21.04.2025 35:35

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Earth 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? Request a top...

Good Friday | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Day Christians Mark the Crucifixion of Jesus 18.04.2025 34:55

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Good Friday — 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...

Easter Eggs | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Tradition of Decorating Eggs for Spring 16.04.2025 31:45

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Easter Eggs — 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...

Ethos and Rhetoric | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ancient Art of Persuasion 14.04.2025 35:06

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Ethos and Rhetoric — 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? Requ...

Sheep | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Animals That Clothed and Fed Human Civilization 11.04.2025 35:06

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

Encyclopedia | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Ambitious Project to Write Down All Human Knowledge 09.04.2025 35:45

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

Truck Driver | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Essential Workers Who Move Everything We Buy 07.04.2025 36:09

In this episode, Benjamin reads about Truck Driver — 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...

Beatniks | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Writers and Artists Who Rebelled Against 1950s America 04.04.2025 31:27

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

Goals | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Psychology of Setting and Achieving Goals 02.04.2025 37:13

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