I Can’t Sleep

I Can’t Sleep

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? I Can't Sleep is a podcast designed to help you get the rest you need. Join host Benjamin Boster as he reads Wikipedia articles in his soothing voice to lull you into a peaceful slumber. Each episode features interesting topics like "rubber," "boring lava fields," and "jellyfish," which are just engaging enough to distract your mind from the stresses of the day. Then, Benjamin's calm and relaxing voice gently guides you into a state of relaxation, allowing you to let go and drift off into a restful sleep. If you're looking for a natural and effective way to improve your sleep quality, I Can't Sleep is the podcast for you.

Episodes

Dental Hygienist – Scraping Plaque and Whispering Sweet Nothings to Your Molars

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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Pure Mathematics – Where Numbers Go to Meditate

April 27, 2025 • 36 mins
Pure mathematics: the tranquil wilderness of logic where numbers frolic without purpose. No real-world applications here—just soothing abstractions to lull you into oblivion. Great for sleep, boredom, or philosophical 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.icantsleeppodca...
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Sand Dollars – Nature’s Flattest Coinage for Sleepy Minds

April 24, 2025 • 33 mins
Sand dollars: those flat, slow sea creatures you vaguely remember from beach trips are here to bore you to sleep with echinoderm trivia. Perfect for bedtime, ocean facts, and surrendering to that nap you’ve been fighting. 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/sponso...
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Mochi – A Soft and Sticky Journey Through Rice and Time

April 22, 2025 • 35 mins
Mochi: glutinous rice gently transformed into a sticky, chewy tradition that’s lasted over a thousand years—perfect for bedtime stories, sleepy facts, and those who enjoy their history slow and mildly sweet. 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 conte...
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Earth Day – Celebrating the Planet (Quietly, in Bed)

April 20, 2025 • 36 mins
Drift off with a soothing dive into Earth Day—its origins, oddly specific dates, and how it became the planet’s favorite low-effort holiday. Ideal for eco-friendly bedtime stories and insomnia relief that’s 100% biodegradable. 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.icantsleeppodc...
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Good Friday – Somber Traditions and Very Quiet Days

April 18, 2025 • 35 mins
Good Friday observances, fasting rules, and calendar math—perfectly solemn content to lull you into gentle, reverent sleep. Ideal for insomnia, not introspection. 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 G...
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Easter Egg – Painted Ovals and the Ancient Art of Napping

April 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Easter eggs—those brightly dyed symbols of spring, fertility, and mild holiday stress—are the perfect excuse to drift off. Great for insomnia, less great for carpets. 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 ...
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Ethos & Rhetoric – Fall asleep to Aristotle’s PR tips

April 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Ethos, that ancient credibility flex, kicks off our soothing stroll through rhetorical persuasion. Perfect for fans of bedtime logic and sleepy speeches. 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 Ethos, ava...
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Sheep – Fluffy Ruminants and Other Sleep Clichés

April 11, 2025 • 36 mins
Sheep are wooly, sleepy icons of bedtime boredom. Learn about their grazing habits and social structure while not staying awake for any of it. Perfect for insomnia relief and sleepy trivia buffs. 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 derive...
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Encyclopedia – The Book That Knew Too Much (And Still Kind of Does)

April 9, 2025 • 36 mins
Encyclopedias: the OG bedtime story for insomniacs. From ancient scrolls to digital yawns, it’s all here—alphabetized for your sleepy convenience. 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.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on [Encyclo...
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Truck Driver – A Long, Slow Drive into Sleep

April 7, 2025 • 37 mins
Trucking history, licensing rules, and the thrilling world of freight logistics—perfect if you need help staying awake… or not. Ideal for bedtime stories 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.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the Wikipedia a...
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Beatnik – Gentle Rebels and the Rhythm of the 1950s

April 4, 2025 • 32 mins
Beatniks: soft-spoken poets with a flair for jazz, turtlenecks, and late-night musings—perfect for sleep, relaxation, and winding down. 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 stuff: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Beatnik, available und...
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Goals – Aim High, Then Immediately Fall Asleep

April 2, 2025 • 38 mins
From ancient ambition to SMART goals, this episode walks you through the motivational maze—slowly enough to put you right to sleep. Great for bedtime, not productivity. 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 articl...
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McLaren – Racing Legends, Now in Sleep Mode

March 31, 2025 • 41 mins
McLaren: fast cars, slow storytelling. Drift off to F1 facts and luxury car lore in this sleepy bedtime story. Tonight’s episode glides into the world of McLaren—the British automotive brand best known for dominating Formula One, producing wildly impractical supercars, and accidentally making great sleep aids. From its 1963 founding by Bruce McLaren to decades of racing drama and road car innovation, we’ll cruise through the facts...
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom – A Sleep-Inducing Open World

March 28, 2025 • 39 mins
Link explores Hyrule, but you? You’re about to explore deep sleep. From Breath of the Wild to Tears of the Kingdom, let’s wander through vast landscapes, solve puzzles, and glide into relaxation. No stamina wheel required. 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/spons...
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Laughter – Nature’s Sleepy Time Soundtrack

March 26, 2025 • 34 mins
Laughter: the best medicine, or just your brain short-circuiting in a socially acceptable way? We explore its origins, why it’s contagious, and whether it can actually help you sleep. Spoiler: it can, but probably not while listening to this episode. 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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Frodo – The Sleepiest Ringbearer in Middle-earth

March 24, 2025 • 32 mins
Frodo Baggins: brave hobbit, reluctant hero, and possibly the most exhausted character in literary history. Follow his epic (and very tiring) journey from the Shire to Mount Doom, where he carries the One Ring and a whole lot of stress. A perfect bedtime tale—just don’t let Gollum steal your pillow. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supporting...
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Wool – The Cozy Origins of Your Favorite Sleepwear

March 21, 2025 • 33 mins
Soft, warm, and historically itchy—wool has kept humans cozy for centuries. From ancient sheep shearing to modern merino, we unravel the history, uses, and surprising facts about this bedtime staple. Perfect for dozing off, just like counting sheep. 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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Vivienne Westwood – Fashion, Legacy, and a Relaxing Tale

March 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Vivienne Westwood reshaped fashion with a mix of tradition and rebellion—though in a way that won’t disturb your sleep. Settle in as we drift through her journey from quiet beginnings to global style icon, all in a soothing bedtime listen. 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.icantsleep...
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Grammar – A Soothing Guide to Language Rules for Sleep

March 17, 2025 • 45 mins
Grammar: a relaxing dive into punctuation, syntax, and why you suddenly care about commas at bedtime. A sleep-friendly look at the rules of language—because nothing says insomnia relief like subjunctive clauses. 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 c...
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