Bacteria, by Sir George Newman, Part 1
Let's drift into the busy micro-world of bacteria. But first, a long and sleepy introduction to the history of bacteriology, so new, it's barely history at all. Want to support us and help us stay ad-...
24 Touko 202151min
A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 4
This week, let's continue our sleepy stroll through history's halls and relax with nomadic wanderers, seafarers, and the ever-shifting conquerors of the Cradle of Civilization. Dreamy! Want to support...
17 Touko 202157min
The History of Bread, by John Ashton, Part 2
Tonight, let's continue sifting through the sleepy history of the staff of life, including Greek myths, Pompeii's ruins, Chinese threshing, and chapati's role in revolution. Want to support us and hel...
10 Touko 202154min
In Praise of Folly, by Erasmus, Part 1
This week, let's enjoy a renaissance of relaxation with the thoughts on Erasmus. This dense mix of social commentary and satire is the perfect solution for sleep. Want to support us and help us stay a...
3 Touko 202152min
The Book of the Ocean, by Ernest Ingersoll, Part 1
This week, let's float away on gentle waves with this exploration of our oceans. It's a lovely dip into marine science—some good, some…not, and all sleep-inducing. Want to support us and help us stay ...
26 Huhti 202150min
Biographical Sketch of Henry David Thoreau, by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Let's relax and sleep with a lengthy paean of praise written after the death of Thoreau by his contemporary, friend and worshipful admirer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. As obituaries go, it's...a lot. Want to...
19 Huhti 20211h 9min
US Internal Revenue Service Pub 583, Starting a Business
Let's relax with one of the dullest things ever read on this podcast. Like all IRS Publications, it's 50% information, 50% references to other publications, and 100% mind-numbing boredom. Which is why...
12 Huhti 202152min
The Characters of Theophrastus, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with a classic of character conventions. This work may be millennia old, but you will definitely recognize these people. If you stay awake past the very long intro, that is. Want...
5 Huhti 20211h 4min
