
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 597 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Alternative HealthHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

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I’m not in it for sleeping in silence. I just can’t do it. This podcast takes me to sleep. And it has great topics that have a lot of information that can help you in the future as well as help you learn stuff you didn’t learn before. Also, don’t complain about the voice. Read the info before listening. Its a SLEEP podcast, not a Jumbotron sound level thing at a Cubs game where it says “MAKE SOME NOISE”. It takes a bit for me to fall asleep. But I found my remedy. Also, THANK YOU FOR NOT MAKING ... more
I don’t like the voice. It’s also to boring ☹️
I’m not in it for sleeping in silence. I just can’t do it. I heard this because my mom listened to it once. I liked it. When I got my phone, my mom got me set up to listen to this. And now, it’s basically part of my nightly routine.
I was skeptical because SOME topics seemed interesting! Didn’t matter…sleep came! More than once. This is why some college profs need to perk up a bit.
I miss the unique musical tone that used to start each episode. I had a Pavlovian response that made me sleepy, and it was my favorite sleep podcast that I never missed. Now it seems mid.
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A calm, sleep-oriented show that delivers slow-paced, fact-filled explorations across science, history, and everyday oddities. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from Easter Island and snow leopards to tea history, philosophy, and mythical labyrinths—always presented as a relaxed, solo narration designed to ease listeners into rest while sparking curiosity. Noteworthy traits include a single-host, lecture-like format with thorough, approachable explanations and a steady cadence that helps many listeners drift off, sometimes interrupted by sponsor reads or ads. The show stands out for its unusually diverse topic mix and consistent, soothing storytelling that makes it a reliable sleep companion for curious adults.
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