I Can't Sleep, hosted by Benjamin Boster, reads slow-paced, fact-filled Wikipedia-based articles on science, history and everyday oddities to help listeners drift off. The show has 593 episodes, released every two days, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Nightly calm listeners who finish episodes and learn something new
- Two episodes a week, each about 32 minutes, across 593 episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 1,086 ratings
- Ads run only at the start of each episode, away from the drift-off moment
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo narration, reading of encyclopedic text
- Tone
- calm, soothing
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- podcast advertising
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website states ads run only at the start of each episode, and the show links to an ad-free subscription feed and Spotify Premium, so funding links are present.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover neutral topics such as Dolly Parton, bicycles and butterflies, with no flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.icantsleeppodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457402220 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GLSS7026966538 |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dolly Parton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Queen of Country | 2026-10-16 | 33 min |
| West Highland White Terrier | Can’t Sleep? Meet Scotland’s Tiny Terrie | 2026-10-14 | 32 min |
| Bicycles | Can’t Sleep? Take a Ride Through Cycling History | 2026-10-12 | 30 min |
| Empire State Building | Can’t Sleep? Discover 1,250 Feet of History | 2026-10-09 | 33 min |
| Butterflies | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Metamorphosis | 2026-10-07 | 32 min |
| Magnetism | Can’t Sleep? Discover the Power of Attraction | 2026-10-05 | 27 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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.
About I Can’t Sleep
I Can't Sleep is a podcast hosted by Benjamin Boster, according to the show's website and feed. It reads Wikipedia-based articles on science, history and everyday oddities in a calm voice, with no plot and little urgency. The show publishes episodes roughly every two days, and episodes run about 32 minutes.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 1,086 ratings, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely adults interested in sleep and general knowledge, but this is an estimate, not published data. The website states that ads run only at the start of each episode.
Brands seeking a sleep-adjacent or educational audience may fit this show. Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Source: the show feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. I Can’t Sleep can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about I Can’t Sleep
How much does I Can't Sleep charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show's own topic sponsorship page offers paid episodes from $50.
What is I Can't Sleep about?
I Can't Sleep is a calm podcast in which Benjamin Boster reads Wikipedia-based articles on science, history and everyday oddities to help listeners fall asleep, with episodes about 32 minutes long.
How do I contact I Can't Sleep about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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