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I Can’t Sleep

I Can’t Sleep

Written by: Benjamin Boster
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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.Benjamin Boster Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
Episodes
  • Egyptian Mythology | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Gods and Pharaohs

    Egyptian Mythology | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Gods and Pharaohs
    Oct 19 2026
    Egyptian mythology turned the sun, the Nile, death, kingship, and even chaos into a sprawling cast of gods and stories. This episode explores the beliefs and myths of ancient Egypt, including major gods such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Anubis, along with creation stories, divine rivalries, and the Egyptian understanding of death and the afterlife. You’ll also hear how mythology shaped temples, pharaohs, religious rituals, and everyday life across thousands of years of Egyptian history. With gods changing roles, merging identities, and occasionally settling disagreements through some fairly unusual methods, Egyptian mythology is considerably more complicated than the neat family trees might suggest. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Read with permission from Egyptian mythology, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_mythology), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Dolly Parton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Queen of Country

    Dolly Parton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Queen of Country
    Oct 16 2026
    Dolly Parton turned a childhood in rural Tennessee into one of the most recognizable careers in entertainment. This episode explores her early life, her beginnings in country music, her years with Porter Wagoner, and the songwriting that produced classics like Jolene and I Will Always Love You. Along the way, you’ll hear about her acting career, Dollywood, business ventures, philanthropy, and the larger-than-life image she built with plenty of rhinestones and a very good sense of humor. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Read with permission from Dolly Parton, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • West Highland White Terrier | Can’t Sleep? Meet Scotland’s Tiny Terrier

    West Highland White Terrier | Can’t Sleep? Meet Scotland’s Tiny Terrier
    Oct 14 2026
    The West Highland White Terrier was bred to be small, sturdy, and remarkably determined. In this episode, you’ll learn about the Scottish origins of the Westie, how the breed developed from working terriers used to hunt vermin, and why its distinctive white coat became such an important feature. Along the way, you’ll hear about the breed’s appearance, temperament, history, and the traits that helped turn a tenacious little working dog into a popular companion. Apparently, being cute and stubborn is a perfectly viable career path. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! — Ad-free episodes: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/Have a topic in mind? https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Read with permission from West Highland White Terrier, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Highland_White_Terrier), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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