Τα καλύτερα Sleepaid podcast (2024)

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Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis (Part 9) 48:56

2h ago48:56

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Let’s fall asleep with a new reading from this wonderful look into our universe. This time, we contemplate the phases of the moon, the life and death of the stars, and our position in this vast and whirling universe. The stuff of starry visions indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod…

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On Greeks and Persians - The Book of the Ancient Greeks 34:33

2d ago34:33

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In this week’s sleep time non-fiction, we learn about the activities of the Persian emperor Darius with the Greek States of Asia Minor. And as you drift off on your restful night he will turn his eyes to the European Greek states and Athens. Learn about he battle of Marathon, to which the Spartans showed up nearly a week late, Darius’ failure and t…

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Episode 92S: Sleepscape 1:23:15

4d ago1:23:15

1:23:15

Remixed, remastered, and a longer journey. Professor Atwood invites you to walk down a long hallway inside a fake volcano and think about neuroscience.

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Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 1 53:59

8d ago53:59

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Let’s fall asleep with a new listener request! This time, we travel back in time to learn the origins of that most pleasant and cozy of places, the country inn. From manors to monasteries and pilgrimage houses, it’s quite a relaxing trip. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coff…

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Pumpkinhead (1988) 5:17:05

9d ago5:17:05

5:17:05

It's spooky season again! This time around we're watching the 1988 cult classic "Pumpkinhead" one of only two movies directed by special effects legend Stan Winston. At a tight hour and twenty-six minutes, it's the perfect fun-sized movie that's tragically fallen out of fashion since. But is it any good? Float along with the manatees as they get in…

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An Interesting Gathering - Night and Day by Virginia Woolf 37:32

3d ago37:32

37:32

We pick up in the middle of a conversation between Ralph Denham and Mary Datchet as they await the evening’s entertainment. A presentation and discussion of English literature! But if you stay awake through that you will find some prickly interpersonal relationships and uncomfortable conversations. Is romance in the air? Or something unhealthier? Y…

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Episode 92: The Nefarious Professor P. 30:34

12d ago30:34

30:34

Professor Atwood tells the story of the scientifically wayward Professor P., but then gets a very unexpected surprise after confronting him.

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New Recording! 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog 1 - Pharmacy 1:07:01

15d ago1:07:01

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Let’s close out our month of new versions of old episodes with a fresh recording of our very first foray into the 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Consumers Guide. In this episode, we trip through the Drugs Department, and what a trip it is. How anyone survived 19th-century medicine, I cannot say. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon:…

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Finding the Fakes - Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis 38:35

16d ago38:35

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Finding the Fakes - Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis In the final reading from this popular guide we are going to explore what to look for when looking to collect old glass, and the philosophy of building a quality collection. This will truly help you sleep as there’s nothing exciting, yet it is strangely compelling. Story (02:59)…

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Episode 91s: Sleepscape 1:19:50

21d ago1:19:50

1:19:50

Remixed and remastered, and a longer journey. Professor Atwood hopes you enjoy your journey around the pretend volcano.

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New Recording! How We Think, by John Dewey, Part 1 50:40

22d ago50:40

50:40

Let’s relax with a new recording of a very old episode from a book I had completely forgotten about! Tonight, we learn what constitutes “thinking,” ponder clouds and forks in the road, and consider the similarity between children and scientists. Cutting edge stuff for 1910! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patr…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne – Pt 3 – All at sea! 40:20

23d ago40:20

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne – Pt 3 – All at sea! We pick up part way through the hunt for the mysterious ‘whale’ and things get serious. I try not to let it get too exciting at he Abraham Lincoln gives chase, to end with the protagonist getting washed off the ship! All works out so far though as he drifts on the ocean as yo…

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Episode 91: Pretend Volcanoes and French Toast 29:25

26d ago29:25

29:25

Professor Atwood locates the nefarious Professor P.'s hidden volcanic lair, and tries to find a way in.

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New Recording! The Book of Household Management, by Mrs. Isabella Beeton - Part 1 44:11

29d ago44:11

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Let’s relax with another new recording of a very old episode—Part One of a fave on this podcast. In this first episode from Mrs. B, we learn the duties of the mistress of the house, from rising early to hiring servants and wearing pleasing color combos. Frankly, it’s enough to send anyone to sleep with exhaustion! Help us stay ad-free and 100% list…

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions - Fallout of the South Sea Bubble 40:23

30d ago40:23

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions - Fallout of the South Sea Bubble This week we return to the bizarre economic bubble that rose up around the opening of the South Sea trade, based on fraudulent claims of treaties and access it was ultimately a method for some people to get very rich, then very poor. And while it reflects modern society in…

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Episode 90s:Sleepscape 1:23:25

1M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Remixed and remastered, and a longer journey. Board Professor Atwood's submarine, the O2, and enjoy your trip.

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New Recording! 1925 Transatlantic Eastbound Passenger Sailings 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

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Let’s relax and sleep with a shiny new recording of a very old episode. This time, dreamy sleep awaits our travel and list lovers as we read a schedule of transatlantic steamer sailings from 1925. You may recognize a few famous names if you stay awake long enough. Bon voyage! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.pa…

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – Colin learns the Truth 42:02

1M ago42:02

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For this week’s bedtime story we pick up after Colin’s tantrum and Mary gets him to settle down and fall asleep. The staff in the Manor are mystified at Colin’s relatively good health and humour and Mary and Dickon decide that they can tell Colin about the garden and prepare to take him there. Story (02:47) Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson…

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

1M ago30:13

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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

1M ago49:47

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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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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