Beste Sleepaid Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 90: The First Trial of the O2 30:13

4d ago30:13

30:13

Professor Atwood runs into some malicious activity in his submarine as he travels to confront the nefarious Professor P.

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New Recording! The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 1 49:47

4d ago49:47

49:47

Let’s relax and sleep with the first of some fresh new recordings of very, very old episodes. This time, we learn what architecture covers, what we should study, and why putting buildings in healthy spots is a good idea. Obvious? Apparently not! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me…

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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton Pt 07 36:15

5d ago36:15

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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton 07 This geological work is popular with the listeners as the life of rivers and rocks is the idea background for a sleepy night. Listen in as the role of rivers in erosion and geology gets expanded on, we learn more than we ever need to know about glaciers, and find ourselves drifting to the sea, fas…

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Episode 89s: Sleepscape 1:23:39

9d ago1:23:39

1:23:39

It's always relaxing preparing for an ocean voyage with your submarine. Remixed, remastered, and a longer journey. The Professor hopes you enjoy your journey.

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The Prophecy (1995) 5:27:17

10d ago5:27:17

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Apparently there were like a lot of movies about angels in the 90s, and 1995's The Prophecy is one of them. Written and directed by our old friend Gregory Widen of Highlander fame, and starring most of the cast of Pulp Fiction (but mostly Christopher Walken), this strange little movie feels like mixing terminators and vampires and cowboys but someh…

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The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2 50:40

11d ago50:40

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Let’s relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a hill! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: …

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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish 37:50

12d ago37:50

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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish I got a fright when reading this section this week. If Jewish people get mentioned in works this age it’s usually a bad thing, but I stuck with it and I felt it was quite respectful as the Empress of the Blazing World summons the spirits and asks them to teach he…

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Episode 89: Submarine Upgrades, Hydrogen Engines and Tarantulas. 30:45

18d ago30:45

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With the help of his trusted mechanic/diver Frank and his team, Professor Atwood upgrades his submarine in preparation for confronting his nemesis, Professor P.

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Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 6 56:51

18d ago56:51

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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the operation of agricultural machinery. This time, some Q&A and a surprisingly excellent scientific explanation of the states of matter. Steamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https:…

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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin 39:27

19d ago39:27

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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin A very boring reading for your sleep tonight as we continue with “On the Origin of Species” Learn in fine detail how evolution works to fill niches in a habitat while I describe diagrams to you. This one really should help you get a night’s rest. Story (02:55) Find On the Orig…

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History of Animals, by Aristotle, Part 3 50:46

25d ago50:46

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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the physical characteristics of animal classes. This time, we learn about camels, chameleons, and the totally-not-made-up manticore. Science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://ww…

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Episode 11 42:36

26d ago42:36

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott For bedtime this week we pick up the story of Little Women. Last episode the March family received a telegram informing them that their father was sick, so it starts out as they prepare for Mother to go see him. Lots of bustling and preparation will help you get to sleep. But be warned that a baby does sadly succum…

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Episode 88S: Sleepscape 1:18:59

28d ago1:18:59

1:18:59

The sleepscape of episode 88. Remixed, remastered, and a longer journey. Professor Atwood hopes you enjoy the museum artwork.

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The History of Bread from Prehistoric to Modern Times, by John Ashton, Part 5 1:00:51

1M ago1:00:51

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Let’s kick off a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the delicious staff of life. This time, bread baking for (19th century) beginners, yeasty science, and the complexities of communion wafers. Tasty! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: http…

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REPOST: Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson 37:28

1M ago37:28

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*Hey friends, hopefully this is the last of my reposts as life settles down from an unexpected move, enjoy this one from the achives* Welcome to our latest podcast for those who struggle with insomnia or simply need a calming and relaxing activity before drifting off to dreamland. In today's episode of "Soothing Bedtime Stories," we feature some of…

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Episode 88: Final Preparations and an Art Museum Propulsion Upgrade 29:09

1M ago29:09

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Professor Atwood makes his final preparations before confronting Professor P. which include picking up a hybrid propulsion upgrade from the Getty Museum for his submarine and packing six custom unbreakable umbrellas.

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The ABC of Relativity, by Bertrand Russell, Part 4 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Let’s relax and sleep with more about Einstein’s theories of relativity, how geometry gets messy on a sphere, the validity of measuring with eels, and a bit about Pythagoras, who feared beans. Who knew? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5k…

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REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt 36:37

1M ago36:37

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REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt *Hey all, I’m super busy with a move so nothing fresh for you this week, for which I’m sorry, but I won’t leave you sleepless, so here’s this lovely introduction to Birds and Their Nests which has been popular with listeners Next week will probably also be a repost as I get settled in and wait for intern…

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Moving Pictures: How They Are Made and Worked, Part 2 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Let’s relax and sleep with more about the origins of that magical medium, movies! This time, we explore motion, mess with gelatin, and call “Action!” on the development of celluloid film thanks to one George Eastman. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymea…

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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture 35:39

2M ago35:39

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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture As you get ready to sleep tonight, find yourself engrossed in the stories of some of the great Florentine master of renaissance art. We pick up the story of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and he moves from patron to patron. Then as you doze off in your bed we move on to the…

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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Capt. Joshua Slocum, Part 2 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Let’s relax and sleep with more from this solo journey by sailboat. This time, we cross the Atlantic, serenade dolphins, and…a seafaring ghost saves our narrator from a cheese-induced fever? Sure, why not. I don’t write them, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: …

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A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris 38:13

2M ago38:13

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A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," close your eyes and listen along to the tale of Golden Walter as he travels across the mysterious new world and encounters a strange Dwarf, a beautiful maiden with whom he promptly falls in love and the beautiful and intimidating…

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Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott, Part 4 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Let’s relax and sleep with more from a classic that combines mathematics and social commentary with pointed angularity. This time, our narrator is inducted into that most secret of secrets…three dimensions. Why, it’s madness, I tell you. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffe…

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Sleep time - Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd – Telescopes, Spectrographs and Altitude 36:41

2M ago36:41

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Sleep time - Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd – Telescopes, Spectrographs and Altitude In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," we dive into the mesmerizing world of astronomy with a soothing exploration of "Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies" by David P. Todd. We'll discuss the invaluable role of the …

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Episode 87: Greenland, Mysterious Creatures, and a Missing Mentor 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Professor Atwood recounts his early days and tells the story of his first adventure with his mentor Professor Samson, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

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Pyrotechnics, the History and Art of Firework Making, Part 2 44:26

2M ago44:26

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Let’s celebrate our 300th episode and 10 MILLION listens with a bit of fireworks! That sounds exciting, but it’s really just a sleepy catalog of firework displays in England up to the 19th century. Flaming dragon battles and “philosophical fireworks” are somewhat mentioned, so that’s fun. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: h…

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The Republic by Plato - Sleepy Philosophy 40:36

2M ago40:36

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The Republic by Plato Philosophy seems the ideal thing to listen to to help you sleep. I recorded this in the middle of the day and completely zoned out and nearly dozed off so I can barely tell you what the conversation between Socrates and his friends was about. So I’m confident that the discussion of whether God can create evil, whether children…

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Episode 86s Sleepscape 1:27:15

2M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

The Sleepscape of episode 86. Remixed, remastered, and a longer journey. Dream of birds, including Ravens.

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Men In Black (1997) 5:43:44

2M ago5:43:44

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Aliens, you guys! This month we checked out the classic (?) 1997 movie Men In Black, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, but mostly starring Vincent D'Onofrio and his mime skills. The second Barry Sonnenfeld - Will Smith project to feature on this podcast, Men In Black is what we assume Wild Wild West wanted to be but wasn't. Float along with …

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The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli, Part 3 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Let’s return to a political classic and learn more about how to govern as a prince. This time, we hear why neither the rich nor the mercenary can be trusted, why it’s easy to earn the people’s faith by being nice, and the excellent word “dastardy” is used. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbook…

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