I Can’t Sleep

By Benjamin Boster

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 oddit... more

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Number 1: Doughnut | Can’t Sleep? Discover a Hole Lot of History
Doughnuts have taken many forms across cultures and centuries. This episode explores the history of doughnuts, how they’re made, and the many varieties that have developed around the world. Along the way, you’ll hear about glazed doughnuts, jelly-filled favorites, doughnut holes, and the many ways this sweet treat has evolved over time. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Doughnut, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠ Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26, 202633min
Number 2: Easter Island | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Mystery of the Moai
Easter Island is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world, famous for the enormous stone statues known as moai. This episode explores the island’s Polynesian settlement, the creation and transportation of the moai, and the culture that developed on this remote corner of the Pacific. Along the way, you’ll hear about Rapa Nui traditions, the island’s distinctive landscape, and the mysteries that continue to surround its remarkable past. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Easter Island, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Island), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠ Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 24, 202634min
Number 3: Snow Leopard | Can’t Sleep? Meet the Ghost of the Himalayas
Snow leopards are elusive cats that live among the rugged mountains of Central and South Asia. This episode explores their physical characteristics, mountainous habitat, behavior, and the remarkable adaptations that help them thrive at high elevations. Along the way, you’ll hear about their powerful legs, thick fur, long tails, and why these rarely seen cats have earned the nickname “ghosts of the Himalayas.” It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Snow Leopard, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_leopard), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠ Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21, 202629min
Number 4: Hibernation | Can’t Sleep? Discover Nature’s Longest Nap
When winter arrives and food becomes scarce, some animals have a remarkable way of waiting it out. This episode explores how hibernation works, what happens to an animal’s body during long periods of inactivity, and the different ways animals conserve energy through the colder months. Along the way, you’ll hear about bears, bats, ground squirrels, and other animals known for their seasonal slumber. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Hibernation, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernation), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠ Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 31, 202635min
Number 5: Cosmos | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Wonders of the Universe
The cosmos contains everything we know, from planets and stars to galaxies stretching across unimaginable distances. This episode explores the structure of the universe, how our understanding of it has changed over time, and the enormous scales that shape our view of space. Along the way, you’ll hear about galaxies, cosmic distances, the observable universe, and humanity’s attempts to understand our place within it. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Cosmos, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmos), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠ Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 28, 202633min