I Can’t Sleep

I Can’t Sleep

Trouble sleeping? Let me read you something boring. Three nights a week, I use a soothing voice to quietly share slow, factual content—usually from Wikipedia. No plot twists. No drama. Just calm, sleepy facts.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 39 mins
Ideal for bedtime droning or insomnia relief, this episode quietly wanders through the thrilling mediocrity of innovation—how society defines it, reveres it, and inevitably turns it into a buzzword. Try to stay awake, or don’t. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsle...
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Dense, dramatic, and rotating faster than your ceiling fan, neutron stars are what’s left when giant stars explode but still can’t take a hint. Perfect for anyone needing a slow collapse into sleep, cosmic facts, or insomnia relief. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppo...
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June 8, 2025 35 mins
Endangered and elusive, the New Zealand fairy tern is a tiny shorebird whose main hobbies include nesting in inconvenient places and not reproducing enough. It’s hard to worry about insomnia when you’re worrying about bird extinction. A perfect bedtime story for lovers of relaxation, rare species, and bureaucratically-managed conservation plans. Thanks to Guy for sponsoring this episode! Want More? Request a topic: https://www....
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June 5, 2025 32 mins
Low-lying, soggy, and mostly avoided—swamps and wetlands offer just enough slow-moving detail to lull your brain into full retreat. Ideal for background noise, insomnia relief, or pondering how plants survive while half-drowning. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodca...
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June 3, 2025 33 mins
Slow your racing mind with the intricate yet incredibly repetitive world of chess, where pawns dream big and queens do all the work. Ideal for bedtime pondering or insomnia relief, this slow march across 64 squares should do the trick. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www....
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June 1, 2025 33 mins
If you’re looking for a relaxing deep dive into something both fragile and oddly durable, this episode about glass should do the trick. From its sleepy silicate beginnings to its many transparent moods, there’s plenty here to lull your brain into a gentle stupor. Perfect for fans of insomnia relief, bedtime stories, and long, slow explanations of materials you never think about. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantslee...
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May 29, 2025 37 mins
Perfect for winding down, this bedtime read takes you on a slow, dirt-level journey through the surprisingly meticulous world of terrariums. If miniature glass ecosystems don’t put you to sleep, the Latin plant names probably will. A calm, relaxing choice for insomnia relief and fans of low-stakes greenery. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantslee...
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May 27, 2025 35 mins
Flaky, hollow, and suspiciously light, choux pastry is the kind of delicate French dough that somehow became the backbone of everything from éclairs to swans. It’s made by cooking the flour before baking, which feels like cheating but makes for excellent bedtime reading. A soothing deep dive into pâte à choux—ideal for pastry fans, sleep seekers, and anyone too tired to whisk anything. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.i...
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May 25, 2025 34 mins
Deep sea relaxation meets crushing geological indifference as we drift down to the Mariana Trench, Earth’s most famous abyss and arguably its least inviting vacation spot. Perfect for insomnia relief or anyone who needs to feel small before bed. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www...
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May 22, 2025 36 mins
Rhythmic clattering and plastic cups might not scream “bedtime,” but the soothing repetition of sport stacking’s oddly competitive world just might. Ideal for insomniacs who find NASCAR too subtle, this episode stacks up nicely for sleep. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://w...
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May 20, 2025 35 mins
If your insomnia demands something with spikes but no real drama, hedgehogs may do the trick. These solitary, nocturnal insectivores bumble through gardens and folklore alike without stirring much excitement. Ideal bedtime material. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppo...
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May 18, 2025 36 mins
Drift off with a calming exploration of hydrogen, the element that somehow manages to be both the most abundant in the universe and the least interesting at dinner parties. This relaxing bedtime story about atomic simplicity, star fuel, and flammable gas is sure to bore your insomnia into submission. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.suppo...
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May 15, 2025 31 mins
City sounds too exciting? Don’t worry—Chengdu’s sprawling history, panda diplomacy, and ancient irrigation systems are somehow still perfect for insomnia relief. Settle in for a bedtime story about tea, temples, and very slow urban development. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www....
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May 13, 2025 37 mins
Mercury spins slowly, scorches in sunlight, and freezes in shadow—perfect conditions for a relaxing bedtime story about planetary extremes. Its lack of atmosphere and general refusal to support life make it oddly peaceful. Ideal for insomnia relief and planetary trivia lovers. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop slee...
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May 11, 2025 45 mins
If you’re looking for sleep, try contemplating the multiverse—an infinite number of universes where you still can’t find your keys. Theoretical physics has rarely been so quiet, or so unconcerned with practical application. Ideal for insomnia relief and cosmic-scale bedtime stories. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Sho...
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May 8, 2025 35 mins
Cold-blooded and weirdly talented, frogs have been hopping quietly through evolution with their sticky tongues and surprise screams. This episode covers the amphibians’ bizarre lives in enough detail to cure even the most persistent insomnia. Perfect for sleep, relaxation, and background bedtime stories. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.s...
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May 6, 2025 39 mins
Relax into the surprisingly uneventful tale of hot dogs, from old-world sausages to ballpark staples. A sleep-friendly stroll through culinary trivia perfect for bedtime stories, relaxation, and mild curiosity before dozing off. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcas...
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May 4, 2025 37 mins
Heavy-duty diesel engines, fuel systems, and emissions control—everything you never knew could put you to sleep faster than melatonin. Ideal for fans of bedtime stories about torque curves, or anyone hoping to snore through the history of internal combustion. Your insomnia never stood a chance. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingc...
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May 1, 2025 32 mins
Sleep through the slow burn of redemption arcs, father issues, and jasmine-scented wisdom—perfect for bedtime, insomnia relief, or firebending cooldowns. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Unc...
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April 29, 2025 39 mins
Dental hygienist duties like tartar scraping and floss lectures might not scream “bedtime story,” but somehow, here we are. A slow drift into dental monotony for your insomnia relief. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the W...
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