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Ever wondered how a soothing voice, an old app, and a Parks and Rec joke turned into a full-time sleep podcast? Neither did I—but here we are. From a homemade recording booth to nearly 350 episodes, this is the story of how I Can’t Sleep became the bedtime staple you never knew you needed.
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Classic fairy tales meet modern adventure in The Land of Stories. A bedtime story… if bedtime stories had portals, magic, and an epic quest. Perfect for dozing off while dreaming of enchanted lands.
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🎧 Sneak Peek: Next Week on I Can’t Sleep Podcast 🎧
Drifting off with me this week? Here’s what’s coming up next:
📖 Grammar – The rules we all follow… or ignore.
👗 Vivienne Westwood – A fashion rebel who changed the industry.
🐑 Wool – A soft, cozy fiber with a surprisingly deep history.
New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12 AM. See you then—until then, happy sleeping!
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Stamps: the unsung heroes of snail mail and philatelists’ obsessions. From penny posts to rare collectibles, we explore how these tiny pieces of paper power the postal world—just in case you needed something extremely soothing to think about before sleep.
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Buttons: tiny, mighty, and often lost in the laundry. From their ancient origins to modern fashion, we explore these small but essential fasteners—perfectly dull bedtime material.
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Samurai: disciplined warriors or just really well-dressed swordsmen? Explore their history, Bushido code, and legendary duels—all in a soothing, sleep-inducing tone.
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The Columbia River has shaped empires, powered cities, and taken its sweet time doing it. Settle in for a slow ride.
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From ancient temple courtyards to today’s backyard barbecues, gardens have evolved as places of beauty, power, and sometimes just a place to put a hedge maze. Explore their history and drift off to the soothing sounds of landscape design through the ages.
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Naps: the cure for sleep deprivation or just an excuse to check out mid-day? We dive into the history of napping, why short naps boost brain function, and how they help with insomnia.
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Noise-canceling sleep headphones are great—until you can’t find them. In this episode, we explore the evolution of headphones, how they block noise, and whether blasting music before bed is wrecking your sleep cycle.
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Gandalf: wise old wizard or the most dramatic travel guide ever? We explore his origins, his role in The Lord of the Rings, and why he’s basically Middle-earth’s alarm clock.
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Saunas: hot, sweaty, and weirdly good for you? This episode covers the history of saunas, their sleep benefits, and why some people think sweating in a wooden box is the key to relaxation.
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Pokémon GO got people walking outside—remember that? We take a look at how this mobile game changed augmented reality, encouraged movement (which actually helps sleep), and made people chase Pikachu into traffic.
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Ever tried Vegemite and thought, ‘This tastes like a mistake’? We explore the history of umami, why Australians swear by this salty spread, and whether it has any actual sleep benefits (spoiler: doubtful).
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Cecilia Payne figured out what stars are made of—and got ignored for years. This episode covers her discovery, her fight for recognition, and why space facts are weirdly relaxing.
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00:00 - Welcome and episode introduction
00:35 - Introduction to Cecilia Payne
02:17 - Early life
02:56 - Education
09:40 - Career
13:50 - Legacy
15:44 - Personal life
18:05 - Honors and awards
20:18 - Astronomer intro
21:08 - Types
22:40 - Academic
26:34 - Amateur astronomers
27:38 - Harvard college observatory intro
28:46 - History
30:43 - Publications
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Eating a massive pile of carbs before bed? Respect. We explore the history of lasagna, its Italian origins, and whether late-night pasta actually ruins sleep.
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⏳ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the podcast
00:32 Intro to lasagna
01:26 Etymology
04:34 Origins and history
04:41 Variations
08:34 Intro to ragù
09:33 Varieties
10:58 History
13:20 Béchamel sauce
13:33 Adaptations
14:50 Variants
15:03 Uses
15:46 Ricotta
17:16 History
18:40 Mozzarella
20:00 Etymology
20:19 Types
21:46 Parmesan intro
23:16 Production
28:03 Industry
29:14 Consumption
30:23 History
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Sweater or sweatshirt—what’s the difference, and why does it matter? We break down the history of cozy fashion, why warm clothes help regulate sleep, and how trends keep repeating.
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00:00 - Welcome to I Can’t Sleep
00:26 - Sweater overview
01:20 - Etymology
03:21 - Types and design
05:15 - Nomenclature
08:25 - Customary wear
10:19 - Care
11:02 - Ice hockey
11:28 - Sweater design intro
12:24 - Criteria
14:21 - Functional role as criterion
15:06 - Comfort criterion
15:42 - Fitting sweater
20:08 - Shaping
22:54 - Choosing the yarn
24:03 - Choosing colors
25:59 - Choosing shapes
26:55 - Choosing an overall pattern
27:26 - Choosing accent patterns
28:11 - Embellishments
29:38 - Sweatshirt intro
30:11 - History
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A sport invented for people who hated running? Sounds ideal. We look at volleyball’s history, its Olympic journey, and whether spiking a ball is an acceptable stress-relief method.
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[00:00] - Welcome to the podcast
[00:17] - Article overview
[03:07] - Origins
[05:08] - Refinement and Later Development
[07:38] - Rules of the Game
[21:01] - Skills
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Stranded on an island, forced to strategize, and somehow still finding time for dramatic whispering. Survivor is the reality show that turns alliances into betrayals and coconut water into currency. Perfect background noise if you want to out-sleep, out-relax, and out-dream your insomnia.
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Linguistics: the science of how we talk, why grammar rules exist, and why no one follows them. Explore phonetics, syntax, and the mysteries of human speech—perfect bedtime reading if you find grammar debates thrilling.
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Ever wonder how everything is related? Phylogenetics maps the tangled web of life, proving even bacteria have complicated family drama. A sleep-friendly dive into evolutionary trees, cladistics, and why scientists spend so much time arguing about branches.
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