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435 – The Enchanted Bluff

Zzz. . . Sleep soundly to this mid-week short story – "The Enchanted Bluff" by Willa Cather For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sleepyradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. ... Show More

56m 59s

Jul 6

434 – A Girl of the Limberlost

Zzz. . . Drift away to this lovely novel – " A Girl of the Limberlost" by Gene Stratton Porter zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sleepyradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify ... Show More

48m 59s

Jul 2

433 – Mary and Martha

Zzz. . . Conk out to this snoozy short story by Sarah Orne Jewett – "Mary and Martha" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sleepyradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Aweso ... Show More

53m 59s

Dec 2024

Hummingbirds – Tiny, Feathery Caffeine Addicts

Hummingbirds: nature’s tiniest insomniacs, powered by nectar and pure determination. Learn how these high-speed hoverers burn calories like a turbocharged espresso machine—perfect bedtime listening, right? Want More?Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-top ... Show More

31m 10s

Jul 2024

Cake

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about cake. This episode also contains bonus material about various confections, so I want to know how many of you find yourself getting a donut or related pastry for breakfast the next day because of the su ... Show More

36m 34s

Oct 2024

Baking

In this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about baking. The smell of homemade bread is probably my favorite in the entire world. And a delicious pumpkin spice donut from the shop down the street is a must this time of year. But I guess none of that ... Show More

31m 20s

Jun 2024

Tornado

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about tornados. Now, you may think that this topic is too much for trying to fall asleep. That's where you're wrong. Tornados and whatever colors they manifest are boring. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free EpisodesWant an a ... Show More

35m 34s

Mar 2024

Easter

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. Instead, we're wandering through the less exciting details about Gregorian versus lunar calendars. Perfect for drifting off. Happy ... Show More

41m 59s

Oct 2024

Aurora

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about auroras. I've avoided this topic for a long time because of how difficult it is to say this word over and over and it not sound weird or morph. I'm so glad I recorded this episode because of all the th ... Show More

35m 55s

Jun 2024

Dance

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 some sleep," and normally, I might agree with you. But that's exactly what this episode is—normal. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free Episod ... Show More

30m 53s

Nov 2024

Interstellar Medium

In this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast, drift off to sleep while learning about the interstellar medium. Discover the fascinating, yet complex, topic of space and satellites — though, truth be told, I didn’t learn much myself! Maybe you’ll absorb more than I did. Happy slee ... Show More

29m 40s

Dec 2024

Currency Reform of 1948

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off to sleep while learning about the currency reform of 1948. Where to even begin with this one? It’s dull—perfect for falling asleep. Honestly, I don’t remember much of what I read, so that’s promising. Will you fall asleep? A ... Show More

37m 58s

Jul 2024

Philodendron

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about philodendron. While this plant may have interesting, unique features compared with other plants, I found myself drifting off in the opening sentence about how many accepted species there are for this p ... Show More

27m 18s

416 – The House of a Thousand Candles