I Can’t Sleep

Monopoly (game)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about the Monopoly board game. This classic game has an interesting origin s...

Ancient Olympic Games

09 Jul 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about the ancient olympic games. These games have an interesting origin stor...

Bridge

07 Jul 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about bridges. I'll admit that I mostly think of those bridge games you can ...

Atom

04 Jul 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about atoms. Atoms were given this name because we used to think they were i...

Philodendron

02 Jul 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about philodendron. While this plant may have interesting, unique features c...

Aang

30 Jun 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Aang from the Avatar: The Last Airbender series. I really enjoy this series a...

Canada

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Canada. I thought for sure I'd learn a lot of fun facts about Canada b...

Hypothesis

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about hypotheses. Wait, is that too science-y for you? Well, don't worry; I ...

Wrexham

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Wrexham. This little town has been around for a long time and is quite ...

Linen

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about linen. I don't think I've ever owned a piece of linen clothing, but it ...

Parrot

18 Jun 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about parrots. These vibrantly colorful birds sound marvelous to interact with, bu...

Fossil

16 Jun 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about fossils. These relics give us a glimpse into what life was like million...

Tornado

13 Jun 2024

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Explore the science behind tornadoes in this relaxing episode of I Can’t Sleep. Host Benjamin Boster calmly walks through how they form, how we trac...

Katara

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Katara. Katara is a character from the series Avatar: The Last Airbender and...

Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D.

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode Alert! In this special episode, we're excited to introduce you to a fantastic new podcast, "Health Hacks," with Dr. Mark Hyman. An OpenM...

Dance

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about dance. You might be thinking, "Hey, this topic is too energetic for me to get...

Theory

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What makes something a theory? Why aren’t theories just guesses? Fall asleep to this bedtime-friendly exploration of the scientific method, narrated...

Neuron

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off while learning about neurons. This high-brow, sciencey article is perfect for quieting any tho...

Felt

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about felt. Who knew there were so many uses for felt?! It is commonly used i...

Galileo Galilei

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, learn about Galileo Galilei and his groundbreaking discovery that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Dri...

Homing Pigeon

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about homing pigeons. Yeah, I'm so bored with thinking about writing something abo...

Gemstone

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about gemstones. I've never been one for gemstones or jewelry, but now that I've l...

Cicada

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off to sleep while learning about cicadas. Sure, they might not be the most captivating insects, b...

Mario

21 May 2024

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In this episode of the "I Can't Sleep Podcast," drift off while discovering fascinating facts about Mario. I'll be honest—I thoroughly enjoyed recor...

Curling

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about curling. This now olympic sport has many interesting rules and strategies th...

Linux

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Linux. While I learned a lot more about this computer operating system than ...

Electricity

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about electricity. The harnessing of electricity has changed everything about how ...

Chocolate

12 May 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about chocolate. You know, the food that used to be considered currency in South Am...

Ballet

09 May 2024

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In this episode of the 'I Can't Sleep Podcast,' drift off while exploring the world of ballet. This magnificent art form is a feast for the eyes, yet ...

Common Sunflower

07 May 2024

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In this episode of the 'I Can't Sleep Podcast,' drift off while learning about the common sunflower. Though considered weeds where I grew up, these ra...

Rainforest

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fall asleep to the calming details of rainforests, from biodiversity to global impact. Host Benjamin Boster reads this quiet, fact-filled episode on n...

Bioluminescence

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bioluminescence. I think it's pretty cool that animals and insects have the ...

Crochet

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about crochet. While you can make a lot of wonderful handmade items with this tech...

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Automated Teller Machines (ATM). I'm always fascinated by learning how thing...

The Lord of the Rings

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about The Lord of the Rings. Although it stands as one of the greatest in its...

Corvidae

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about corvidae. What are corvidae? Well, you obviously have to listen to the episo...

Spacetime

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about spacetime. For a moment there I was optimistic that I was going to understan...

Synthesizer

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about synthesizers. There's so much to learn about the epic history of synthesizer...

Bald Eagle

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bald eagles. These regal and majestic birds look beautiful perched on a tree...

Scientific Method

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the scientific method. Just imagine your teacher or professor at the front o...

Beard

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about beards. Using your beard as a food catcher is more gross than boring. Good t...

Thought

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about thoughts. You're probably thinking that your thoughts are too interesting an...

Seahorse

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about seahorses. Sure, they look cool on National Geographic and other nature docum...

Pasta

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about pasta. I can't wait until you get to the part about food regulation around p...

Utility Pole

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Utility Poles. I grew up calling them telephone poles, but I guess I was wro...

Easter

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Easter. Honestly, I expected more discussion on the holiday's significance. ...

Hygge

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Hygge. What is it? How do you say it? Only the Danes can confirm my attempt,...

Soil

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Soil. I'm sure you could guess that this would be a boring subject, and you ...

Laguna Beach

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Laguna Beach. There's something peaceful about the beach, sunsets, sand, and...

Gilded Age

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Gilded Age. I swear I learned about this topic a long time ago, but I rem...

St. Patrick's Day

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about St. Patrick's Day. There is always more history behind these holidays than I...

Dog

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drift off while learning about dogs—how they evolved, what makes them unique, and why they’re humanity’s oldest companion. Narrated by Benjamin ...

Hard Disk Drive

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Hard Disk Drives. I'm not going to try and come up with something interestin...

Bonsai

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Bonsai. The methodology behind these trees is pretty fascinating. Well, if y...

Breakfast

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Breakfast. Mmmmmm...probably my favorite meal of the day! Yet, when you lear...

Python Coding Language

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the programming language, Python. I know I didn't understand most of what I ...

Avatar: The Last Airbender

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is one of the most popular cartoons ever cr...

Earth's Magnetic Field

04 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Earth's Magnetic Field. I was quite fascinated by this one because of how ma...

Greek Mythology

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Greek Mythology. While the greek gods and demigods had interesting and twist...

Bread

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bread. This topic is always associated with happy moments from my childhood ...

Cetacea

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Cetacea. Whales! More about whales. You know, those cuddly giant sea monster...

Painting

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about painting. Just think about words like brushes, styles, art, and more and you...

Australia

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Australia. This country is pretty amazing and full of interesting history, b...

Bat

22 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bats. The only thing I can remember about bats is that they are an essential...

Grassland

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Grasslands. Just think of the swaying back and forth of the tall grass on th...

Embroidery

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Embroidery. This request from one of the listeners of the podcast feels like...

Cosmic Ray

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Cosmic Rays. These things are all spacey and cool sounding; you might even s...

Valentine's Day

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Valentine's Day. It is the day of love and friendship throughout many parts ...

Yawn

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about yawning. We've arrived as a podcast by finally recording an episode on this ...

Super Bowl

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Super Bowl. It's an exciting weekend for sports fans all over the world....

Natural Gas Pipeline System in the United States

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Natural Gas Pipeline System in the United States. Trying to come up with...

Soldering

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about soldering. This process of joining two metals is pretty interesting to try i...

Snail

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about snails. Just thinking about how slow they are has me nodding off. Perhaps it...

Mountains

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Mountains. While the world can't come to a consensus on how to define a moun...

Dragonfly

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Dragonflies. I learned a lot more about these insects than I probably ever w...

Harry Potter

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Harry Potter. What a popular book series! I've enjoyed this series multiple ...

Electron

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Electrons. Isn't science cool? Yes it is. And, the combo of learning about o...

Typewriter

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Typewriters. I imagine someone slowly, methodically, typing one finger at a ...

Darts

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about darts. While a competitive game, learning about darts has only caused me to ...

HVAC

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about HVAC. I'll be impressed if anyone can stay awake during this episode. It had...

Tempering

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Tempering. Just thinking about what to write on this subject is making me ti...

Taylor Swift

01 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Taylor Swift. Yes, we all love Taylor, but did you know that if you start to ...

New Year's Day

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about New Year's Day. While this is a holiday celebrated across the world by differ...

Epiphany

25 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Epiphany holiday. While this holiday has many wonderful celebrations and ...

Elf

21 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about elves. I thought it might be nice to get a little festive for this time of ye...

Orca

18 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Orcas. While these are some of the most intelligent mammals on earth, it is w...

Money

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about money. We're diving into the good stuff now. What could be more suitabl...

HTML

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about HTML. What's that, you say? HTML? Yeah, it's internet stuff. And it's real dr...

Nervous System

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the nervous system. Everyone has one and would totally learn more about what ...

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

04 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. The original article on this subject i...

Stainless Steel

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about stainless steel. It's a strong metal that is good at keeping the rust off. Gi...

Geometry

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Geometry. Shapes, objects, lines, points...wow! That took a lot out of me jus...

Worcestershire

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the town of Worcestershire. You're probably thinking about the famous Worcest...

Animation

13 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Animation. Yeah, you're going to hear a lot about some exciting things like h...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Wait, aren't video games too entertaini...

Hot Chocolate

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about hot chocolate. There's enough history here to distract you from how delicious...

Insomnia

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Insomnia. It's the sleeping disorder that keeps you from, well, sleeping. May...

Rice

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about rice. Sure, it's healthy and much of the world depends on it for food. But th...

Harp

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about harps. It's amazing that an episode about a gentle instrument that lulls you ...

GDPR

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about GDPR. What is GDPR? Funny you should ask. It's... wait, you'll have to listen...