Jul 16

437 – The Garden Lodge

Zzz. . . Drift off into a deep slumber to this short story by Willa Cather – "The Garden Lodge" 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 S ... Show More

40m 59s

Jul 9

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

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

Dec 2024

Christmas Knickknacks – A Festive Lullaby for Sleep

Candy canes, tinsel, snow globes, and Rudolph—quietly twinkling in the background of holiday nights. Unwind with the soothing history of these Christmas classics, perfect for a peaceful bedtime story. Want More?Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topicLis ... Show More

36m 33s

Nov 2024

Economics

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off to sleep while learning about economics. Did you know the word economics comes from the Greek word for... zzzzzzzz. Wait, what was I saying? Oh, right—economics is sure to do the job of putting you to sleep. The only thing I ... Show More

30m 39s

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

Jul 2024

Cubit

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about cubits. I figured learning about the ancient way in which we have learned to measure things sounded like the perfect snooze fest for tonight; I hope it doesn't disappoint. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free Episo ... Show More

28m 57s

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

Nov 2024

Snowflake

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about snowflakes. This article turned out to be way more interesting for me to read than I expected. Brace yourselves! You might stay awake a little longer than normal on this episode. I'll help a little: sn ... Show More

35m 4s

Aug 2024

Area 51

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Area 51. I'm not going to lie, I thought there was going to be a lot more about aliens and other interesting topics in this article. It was way more docile. Good luck staying awake for much of any of t ... Show More

37m 19s

Dec 2024

The Grinch – A Furry Green Sleep-Deprived Scrooge

The Grinch: a grumpy, cave-dwelling recluse with a heart problem and serious insomnia. We explore his origins, his disdain for Whoville, and whether a nap could have fixed everything. Ideal for those who’d rather snooze through the holiday season. Want More?Request a topic: https ... Show More

35m 7s

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

436 – A Summer Evening's Dream