I Can’t Sleep
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.
Episodes
November 25, 2025 • 34 mins
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading designed to support peaceful sleep and ease insomnia. This gentle session blends restful pacing with soft educational exploration to help your mind settle.
In this episode, you’ll discover the world of photography—its history, methods, and the fascinating evolution of capturing images—while drifting into a soothing state. Benjamin’s steady, comforting cadence offers relaxation without whispers...
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November 23, 2025 • 32 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease sleeplessness and support deep, restful sleep. This peaceful story blends soothing narration with educational details to bring comfort to those facing insomnia or restless nights.
Unwind with a gentle exploration of pillows—their history, uses, and the many ways they’ve supported human comfort across cultures and centuries. You’ll discover interesting facts while settling into ...
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November 20, 2025 • 36 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease sleep and soften insomnia. These gentle moments invite you to settle in as you learn about the Great Bear Rainforest.
Explore this remarkable coastal wilderness at an easy, relaxing pace while discovering its landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history. The steady, soothing cadence of Benjamin’s reading offers peaceful focus without whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-fil...
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November 18, 2025 • 36 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as it guides you toward sleep and helps ease insomnia. This calm bedtime reading brings gentle focus to 3D printing while supporting sleep and reducing insomnia. As you listen, discover how this innovative technology works while staying completely relaxed, letting the steady rhythm of Benjamin’s voice carry you into a peaceful state. There’s no whispering or hypnosis here—just soothing, fact...
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November 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to support better sleep and ease insomnia. This gentle episode blends relaxing storytelling with soft education to help settle a restless mind. Relax with a peaceful exploration of mammoths—their history, their world, and the surprising details hidden in the fossil record. You’ll discover something new while letting the steady, unhurried cadence guide you toward rest. There’s no whi...
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November 13, 2025 • 40 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease your mind and help with insomnia and sleepless nights. Discover the psychology behind procrastination while letting your thoughts slow down for peaceful sleep. Benjamin’s gentle voice and unhurried rhythm turn fascinating facts about human behavior into a tranquil listening experience—no whispers or hypnosis, just thoughtful storytelling to relax, learn, and drift off. This epis...
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November 11, 2025 • 40 mins
Ease into sleep with this calm bedtime reading about the fascinating world of welding. Let your mind settle as you learn about how metal joins together through heat and precision—perfect for easing insomnia and quieting restless thoughts. Benjamin’s gentle, steady narration turns a technical subject into a peaceful exploration of craftsmanship and history. There’s no whispering or hypnosis—just thoughtful, educational storytelling ...
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November 9, 2025 • 37 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about cosmetics, designed to ease insomnia and help you relax. Let your mind settle as you learn about the history, science, and artistry behind makeup and skincare. Benjamin’s soothing voice turns factual reading into a peaceful experience—no whispers, no hypnosis, just gentle knowledge to lull you toward rest. Discover how beauty rituals evolved through time and cultures, and feel your str...
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November 6, 2025 • 36 mins
Ease into sleep with this calm bedtime reading about Lego, perfect for soothing your mind and easing insomnia. Discover the fascinating history behind one of the world’s most beloved toy brands while relaxing to Benjamin’s gentle voice. Learn how Lego bricks were born from creativity and perseverance, shaping generations of imaginative builders around the world. Benjamin’s steady, peaceful reading offers a comforting way to drift o...
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November 4, 2025 • 33 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading about the legend of Atlantis, a story perfect for peaceful sleep and easing insomnia. Drift off as Benjamin’s soothing voice explores the enduring mystery of the lost city beneath the waves. Learn about Plato’s writings, the historical theories behind the myth, and the lasting fascination with this ancient tale. Benjamin’s gentle, steady cadence brings tranquility and focus, helping quiet restle...
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November 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Ease into sleep with this calm bedtime reading about the origins and evolution of daylight saving time. This gentle episode is designed to help with insomnia and restless nights while you learn something new. Discover how the idea of shifting clocks came to be, why it was introduced, and how different countries use it today. Benjamin’s soothing narration provides a peaceful rhythm, perfect for quiet reflection and relaxation. There...
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October 30, 2025 • 32 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading about the history and traditions of trick-or-treating, perfect for easing insomnia and sleepless nights. Discover how this festive custom evolved from ancient rituals to the joyful candy-filled evenings we know today. Benjamin’s gentle narration offers a peaceful way to unwind, combining education and relaxation without whispers or hypnosis—just a soft, steady voice to quiet your mind. Learn, re...
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October 28, 2025 • 29 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to help you drift into restful sleep and ease insomnia. In this gentle episode, discover the fascinating history of soup — from ancient broths to modern comfort bowls — while your mind unwinds. Benjamin’s soothing narration blends education and relaxation, offering a peaceful space for learning without whispering or hypnosis. It’s the perfect way to calm your thoughts, ease anxiety, and...
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October 26, 2025 • 42 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading about the imaginative world of Tim Burton, perfect for easing insomnia and restless nights. Drift into sleep as you learn about the visionary filmmaker behind classics like Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Beetlejuice.
In this gentle, fact-filled reading, Benjamin’s soothing voice explores Burton’s signature gothic style, creative process, and enduring impact on film a...
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October 23, 2025 • 35 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to help you drift into peaceful sleep and ease insomnia. Discover how bees live, work, and communicate in one of nature’s most extraordinary societies. Benjamin’s soothing voice guides you through a world of honeycombs, hives, and pollination—perfect for relaxation and gentle learning before rest. There’s no whispering or hypnosis here, just fact-filled calm to quiet your mind and melt ...
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October 21, 2025 • 37 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the fascinating origins of fairy tales to help you relax and ease insomnia. Discover how these timeless stories evolved from ancient folklore into the beloved tales we know today. With a gentle, unhurried pace, Benjamin’s soothing voice transforms this educational journey into a peaceful sleep companion. There’s no whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled storytelli...
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October 19, 2025 • 35 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about the timeless Stradivarius violins, perfect for soothing sleep and easing insomnia. Learn about the artistry, history, and enduring mystery behind these legendary instruments as you relax. Benjamin’s steady, comforting narration transforms fascinating facts into a gentle story that helps quiet the mind and release tension. No whispers, tricks, or hypnosis—just calm education designed to...
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October 16, 2025 • 40 mins
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading about the fascinating world of magic and illusion. Let this gentle exploration of illusion, sleight of hand, and stagecraft guide you toward peaceful sleep and relief from insomnia. Discover how magicians throughout history have mastered deception and wonder, blending science, psychology, and artistry to amaze audiences across centuries. Benjamin’s soothing, steady voice brings these stories to...
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October 14, 2025 • 37 mins
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, perfect for easing insomnia and restless nights. Relax as you learn about one of the world’s most puzzling regions where ships and planes have vanished without explanation. Benjamin’s gentle voice guides you through the theories, history, and myths surrounding this enigmatic area—offering a soothing blend of curiosity and calm. There’s no whispering or ...
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October 12, 2025 • 37 mins
Relax with this calm bedtime reading about the atmosphere, perfect for easing insomnia and finding restful sleep. Drift off as Benjamin gently explores the layers, composition, and wonders of Earth’s protective air blanket. You’ll learn how the atmosphere sustains life, shields us from radiation, and creates the conditions that make our planet unique—all in a soothing, unhurried tone. Benjamin’s peaceful narration offers educationa...
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