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I Can’t Sleep
I Can’t Sleep
Author: Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media
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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.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Air Jordans, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This calm bedtime reading blends soothing facts with a relaxed pace, helping quiet a busy mind and guide you toward sleep even on restless nights of insomnia.
In this episode, Benjamin explores the history and cultural impact of Air Jordans, sharing how these iconic sneakers shaped sports, fashion, and popular culture, all while maintaining a peaceful, unhurried rhythm. You’ll learn something new as you relax, with no whispering—just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading delivered in Benjamin’s steady, comforting cadence. This episode is ideal for easing stress, reducing anxiety, and helping with insomnia or sleeplessness as you wind down at the end of the day. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts slow as you drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Air Jordan, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Jordan), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm bedtime reading about the Eurovision Song Contest, designed for sleep and gentle relief from insomnia. Relax with calm bedtime reading that supports sleep and eases insomnia while offering a peaceful way to unwind. In this episode, Benjamin softly explores the history, traditions, and cultural impact of Eurovision, sharing facts in a soothing, steady cadence that helps your mind slow down while you rest. You can learn something new while relaxing, with no whispering, just calm educational reading meant to comfort restless nights and support sleep. This gentle approach can help reduce stress, quiet anxious thoughts, and make sleep feel more natural and welcoming for anyone dealing with insomnia. Settle in, press play, and let this calm bedtime reading carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Eurovision Song Contest, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading that supports sleep and gently eases insomnia. This calm bedtime reading helps your mind relax as you settle into sleep and let go of the day. Tonight’s episode explores echoes from a scientific perspective, calmly explaining how sound reflects, travels, and returns in a soothing, easy-to-follow way that lets you learn while unwinding. Benjamin’s steady, calming voice offers gentle, fact-filled narration with no whispering, making this peaceful episode ideal for bedtime listening. Perfect for insomnia, stress, anxiety, or restless nights, this relaxing science reading gives your thoughts something soft and neutral to focus on as you drift toward sleep. Get comfortable, press play, and allow this gentle exploration of sound to guide you into rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Echo, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Read with permission from Reflection (physics), Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflection_(physics)), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with calm bedtime reading about tigers, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. Relax with calm, educational bedtime reading that invites sleep while giving your mind a peaceful break from insomnia and restless thoughts. In this episode, Benjamin slowly explores the natural history, behavior, and habitats of tigers in a steady, unhurried cadence that encourages relaxation. You’ll learn something new while your body unwinds, with no whispering, just calm, fact-filled storytelling meant to soothe. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or busy minds at night. Press play, get comfortable, and let gentle knowledge carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Tiger, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with calm bedtime reading about statistics, designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting those with insomnia. This calm bedtime reading continues with simple ideas from statistics, offering a peaceful path toward sleep and comfort for restless minds and insomnia as you settle in for the night. In this episode, you’ll explore the basics of statistics—patterns, averages, probability, and how we make sense of data—while learning something new as your body and mind relax. Benjamin reads in a steady, reassuring cadence that’s intentionally not whispered, just calm, fact-filled education meant to soothe, helping ease stress, quiet anxiety, and make sleeplessness feel less overwhelming. Press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift off naturally. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Statistics, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistics), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with a calm bedtime reading about electronic dance music, gently guiding you toward sleep and easing insomnia. This calm bedtime reading blends simple, soothing facts to support sleep during insomnia and restless nights, helping your thoughts unwind naturally. Unwind as Benjamin explores the origins, sounds, and cultural impact of electronic dance music in a steady, comforting cadence that allows you to learn while relaxing. There is no whispering here, just peaceful, fact-filled education designed to ease stress, quiet anxiety, and support restful sleep when insomnia makes nights feel long. Press play, get comfortable, and let this gentle exploration carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Electronic dance music, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_dance_music), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This peaceful bedtime reading helps quiet the mind for sleep while offering comfort during restless nights and insomnia. In this episode, Benjamin softly explores the history, culture, and landscape of Albuquerque, sharing clear facts at an unhurried pace that makes learning feel soothing. You’ll discover something new while your body relaxes, your breathing slows, and your thoughts begin to drift. There’s no whispering here, just calm, steady narration meant to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and support better sleep for anyone dealing with insomnia or busy thoughts. Settle in, press play, and allow the gentle rhythm of bedtime reading to carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Albuquerque, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Shine Muscat grapes, created to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This calm bedtime reading blends peaceful facts with a relaxed pace that encourages sleep while comforting listeners through insomnia and restless nights. In this episode, Benjamin softly explores the origins, cultivation, and unique qualities of Shine Muscat grapes, offering something interesting to learn while your body unwinds. His steady, soothing cadence creates a relaxing atmosphere with calm, fact-filled storytelling designed to reduce stress and quiet anxious thoughts. If insomnia, tension, or a busy mind keeps you awake, press play, get comfortable, and let this peaceful bedtime reading guide you gently toward sleep. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Shine Muscat, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shine_Muscat), and Grape, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia as you gently explore the story of the Esalen Institute. This calm, bedtime reading for sleep offers a peaceful way to learn while soothing a restless mind and easing insomnia symptoms. Benjamin reads with a slow, steady, and reassuring cadence, sharing the history and philosophy of this well-known retreat center in a way that feels comforting and unhurried. There is no whispering or guided techniques here—just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading meant to relax your thoughts while you learn something new. This episode is ideal for winding down after a long day, quieting anxiety, reducing stress, and helping insomnia fade into the background. Settle in, press play, and allow gentle learning to guide you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Esalen Institute, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esalen_Institute), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia as you gently explore the story of Cabo San Lucas. This peaceful bedtime reading blends soothing facts with a steady rhythm to help quiet your mind, encourage sleep, and soften restless nights caused by insomnia as you unwind. In this episode, Benjamin calmly guides you through the history, geography, and cultural highlights of Cabo San Lucas within the wider Los Cabos region, offering gentle learning without stimulation. His warm, even cadence is perfect for winding down, with no whispering, just calm educational storytelling meant to relax you naturally. This episode is ideal for easing stress, lowering anxiety, and helping your body and mind settle into sleep. Press play, get comfortable, and let your thoughts drift as learning turns into rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Cabo San Lucas, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_San_Lucas), and Los Cabos Municipality, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Cabos_Municipality), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm, bedtime reading that supports sleep and eases insomnia through gentle learning and soothing narration. This peaceful episode offers calm, bedtime reading for sleep, helping quiet insomnia and settle a restless mind as night falls. Tonight, we explore the simple and fascinating world of houseboats, drifting through their history, design, and everyday life on the water in a way that’s easy to follow and deeply relaxing. You’ll learn something new while listening to Benjamin’s steady, reassuring cadence—no whispering—just calm, fact-filled education meant to soften stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness. If insomnia or racing thoughts keep you awake, this gentle reading is here to keep you company until sleep naturally arrives. Press play, get comfortable, and let yourself drift off. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Houseboat, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houseboat), and Boat, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about birch trees, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This peaceful bedtime reading blends calm facts and natural history with a soothing pace that helps quiet the mind for sleep and rest from insomnia, as Benjamin gently explores the world of birch trees—their distinctive bark, habitats, and quiet role in ecosystems—while keeping the tone slow, steady, and comforting. You can relax as you learn something new, guided by a calm, reassuring cadence that never whispers, just simple educational reading meant to soothe. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or restless nights, offering a safe mental focus that encourages relaxation and drowsiness. Settle in, get comfortable, and press play as calm knowledge carries you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Birch, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birch) and Birch bark, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birch_bark), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading that gently supports sleep and helps ease insomnia through quiet learning. This calm bedtime reading is designed for sleep, offering a peaceful focus for minds affected by insomnia and restless nights. Tonight, Benjamin explores the baseball term “battery,” explaining the unique relationship between pitcher and catcher in a slow, soothing way that helps you relax while you learn. His steady cadence and fact-filled delivery create a comforting atmosphere with no whispering, just gentle education meant to quiet the mind. This episode is ideal for listeners navigating insomnia, stress, or anxiety who enjoy drifting off while absorbing something interesting. Settle in, press play, and allow the calm rhythm to guide you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
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Read with permission from Glossary of baseball terms, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_baseball_terms), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia as we explore the surprisingly cozy history of Cheez-It. This peaceful bedtime reading blends gentle facts and simple storytelling to help quiet a restless mind and guide you toward sleep as Benjamin calmly reads about how Cheez-It came to be, how they’re made, and why they’ve remained a familiar comfort food for generations. You’ll learn something new while relaxing, letting the steady cadence and unhurried pacing soften stress and anxiety, with no whispering—just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading meant to help with insomnia, sleeplessness, and winding down after a long day. Press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift off naturally. Happy sleeping!
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about the 1980 film Airplane!, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, unhurried storytelling. This calm bedtime reading helps quiet the mind at night, offering a peaceful way to relax into sleep if insomnia or restless nights tend to keep you awake, while Benjamin softly explores the background, humor, and cultural impact of the film in a soothing, steady cadence.
In this episode, you can learn something new while unwinding, with no whispering or special techniques, just calm, educational reading meant to slow your thoughts. This episode is ideal for easing stress, reducing anxiety, and creating a comforting bedtime routine during restless nights. Press play, get comfortable, and let the gentle facts carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Airplane!, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane!), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Unwind with calm bedtime reading created to support sleep and ease insomnia as we explore the sombrero together. This calm bedtime reading offers a gentle, steady rhythm that helps quiet racing thoughts, inviting sleep while providing comfort for insomnia and restless nights as Benjamin takes a peaceful, educational look at the sombrero, sharing its history, meaning, and cultural significance in a soothing, unhurried way. You’ll learn something new while relaxing, guided by a warm cadence with no whispering, just calm, fact-filled education designed to ease stress, soften anxiety, and help you drift off naturally at the end of the day. Settle in, press play, and let gentle curiosity guide you toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Sombrero, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sombrero), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This peaceful bedtime reading blends calm facts and soothing rhythm to help your mind slow down for sleep, even on nights shaped by insomnia.
Tonight’s episode explores the history, cultural roots, and basic structure of lacrosse, offering something interesting to learn while your body unwinds. Benjamin’s steady, reassuring cadence makes it easy to relax without whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled education meant to quiet racing thoughts. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or restless nights, inviting you to press play, get comfortable, and drift off naturally. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Lacrosse, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrosse), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with a calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia, offering a peaceful bedtime reading that creates space for rest and comfort at the end of the day. In this episode, Benjamin explores the idea of home through a simple, educational reading that lets you learn something new while slowly unwinding, using a steady, soothing cadence with no whispering, just relaxed, fact-filled narration to help your mind settle. This calming experience is ideal for easing insomnia, reducing stress, and soothing anxiety as you prepare for sleep, so press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift off naturally. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Home, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Boxing Day, designed for sleep and anyone facing insomnia after busy holidays. Relax with a calm bedtime reading that supports sleep, gently easing insomnia as the history and traditions unfold, all in one peaceful flow. In this episode, Benjamin explores the origins of Boxing Day, its connection to Saint Stephen’s Day, and the way charitable customs evolved into modern traditions, shared in a soothing, unhurried cadence that helps your thoughts slow down. You can learn something new while you relax, with no whispering—just peaceful, fact-filled education meant to quiet the mind. This gentle approach can be especially comforting for insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts that tend to linger at night. Press play, get comfortable, and let the calm rhythm guide you softly toward rest. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Boxing Day and Saint Stephen’s Day, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen%27s_Day), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting insomnia relief. This peaceful bedtime reading combines calm facts and steady narration to help quiet the mind and invite rest as you prepare for sleep. In this episode, Benjamin explores the world of snowboarding, tracing its origins, evolution, and place in winter sports culture, allowing you to learn something new while unwinding. His slow, soothing cadence is ideal for drifting off naturally, offering calm, fact-filled bedtime reading created to help with insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts soften as sleep gradually takes over. Happy sleeping!
Read with permission from Snowboarding, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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I love this podcast and episode, except the start and. not because I mind ads, but because this is a sleep podcast and I'm trying to sleep, the ad was loud and jarring and had it not been the first episode on my list tonight, it would have woken me up :( means as much as I love the episode, I won't be able to keep it on my playlist because it will startle me awake every time.
Recently noticed that there are ads at the beginning of some(?) episodes that are very loud (compared to the rest of the audio). Last night I had fallen asleep, and then my player started the next episode and woke me up. 😑
This guy is the real deal! My partner and I listen to him every night. I get insomnia sometimes and it definitely helps! I also love that the random subjects seep into my dreams. Thanks Benjamin!
Thanks, man. Your voice is really calm and there isn't annoying music on the background. You deserve millions of viewers. And when it is time to sleep I really RUN to my bed to enjoy your podcasts. Sorry for the mistake if they are, because I'm not native English speaker, and if there is some mistakes in the comment please reply to my comment and tell me. Thanks for your work 🦾
Your voice is so calming I like listening to it