Aug 6

442 – The Wind in the Rose Bush

Zzz. . . Snooze to this short story – "The Wind in the Rose Bush" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sleepyradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the bann ... Show More

49m 59s

Jul 28

440 – Remembrance of Things Past

Zzz. . . Snooze to this Marcel Proust reading of "Remembrance of Things Past" also known as "In Search of Lost Time" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sleepyradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy l ... Show More

1h 6m

Jul 23

439 – Mr. and Mrs. Dove

Zzz. . . Drift off to this unrequited love story by Katherine Mansfield – "Mr. and Mrs. Dove" 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 ... Show More

54m 59s

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

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

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

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

Dec 2024

Big Ben

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off to sleep while learning about Big Ben. I’ve always been a little fascinated by this clock tower—maybe because it was totally named after me... Just kidding! I’m not that old. Anyway, this episode dives into all the times the ... Show More

35m 3s

Jul 2024

Egyptian Hieroglyphs

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Egyptian hieroglyphs. While I find just about everything Egyptian to be fascinating, learning about the origins of the structure of their language seems to be pedestrian enough to make me want to take ... Show More

31m 9s

Apr 2024

Crochet

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 technique, you won't learn about any of that in this article because you'll be out before you get to the "good" stuff. Happy sleeping! ... Show More

35m 50s

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

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

441 – Dream Days