Reasonable Man
@reasonable.bsky.social
I review podcasts you can fall asleep to.
TPS was co-founded by Carl Sagan in 1980 and continues to provide space science information catered to a general audience. It is currently chaired by Bill Nye. Drift off to sleep while imagining the view through the cupola: www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...
August 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM
TPS was co-founded by Carl Sagan in 1980 and continues to provide space science information catered to a general audience. It is currently chaired by Bill Nye. Drift off to sleep while imagining the view through the cupola: www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...
Near the end of every episode, a segment called “Random Space Facts” gets announced sometimes very loudly with varying distortion effects. This is the only thing really working against Planetary Radio as an ideal sleep podcast.
August 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Near the end of every episode, a segment called “Random Space Facts” gets announced sometimes very loudly with varying distortion effects. This is the only thing really working against Planetary Radio as an ideal sleep podcast.
Topics include news surrounding space missions, projects, interviews with subject matter experts, education, and astronomy watch. The topics are delivered in a consistent and relaxed tone, and the subject matter is interesting and often out-dated.
August 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Topics include news surrounding space missions, projects, interviews with subject matter experts, education, and astronomy watch. The topics are delivered in a consistent and relaxed tone, and the subject matter is interesting and often out-dated.
If you value quantity and consistency in your sleep podcasts, The Planetary Society’s Planetary Radio is a rich vein. There are well over a thousand episodes in their feed, dating back to 2003 (a pretty exciting time in space travel imho).
August 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM
If you value quantity and consistency in your sleep podcasts, The Planetary Society’s Planetary Radio is a rich vein. There are well over a thousand episodes in their feed, dating back to 2003 (a pretty exciting time in space travel imho).
The Empty Bowl: A virtual romp through the grocery store cereal aisle, that is interesting and funny, while also doing its best to put you down for the night. A perfect sleep podcast! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bowl
August 2, 2023 at 5:52 PM
The Empty Bowl: A virtual romp through the grocery store cereal aisle, that is interesting and funny, while also doing its best to put you down for the night. A perfect sleep podcast! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bowl
There are 92 episodes as of this writing, and this one zonks me out quickly… It's easy enough to start the backlog again when I run out of episodes. Dan is a consummate expert on all things cereal - he runs the Cerealously website where he reviews new products. Justin is a “cereal enthusiast”.
August 2, 2023 at 5:51 PM
There are 92 episodes as of this writing, and this one zonks me out quickly… It's easy enough to start the backlog again when I run out of episodes. Dan is a consummate expert on all things cereal - he runs the Cerealously website where he reviews new products. Justin is a “cereal enthusiast”.
Justin McElroy and Dan Goubert review and comment on everything happening in the world of breakfast cereals. A “calming breakfast oasis”, this podcast, unlike most I’ll review, is specifically a sleep podcast.
August 2, 2023 at 5:51 PM
Justin McElroy and Dan Goubert review and comment on everything happening in the world of breakfast cereals. A “calming breakfast oasis”, this podcast, unlike most I’ll review, is specifically a sleep podcast.
Oh No, Ross and Carrie!: Check it out, it might help with your sleep, if their broad range of topics don’t keep you awake with interest. https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/oh-no-ross-and-carrie/
August 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Oh No, Ross and Carrie!: Check it out, it might help with your sleep, if their broad range of topics don’t keep you awake with interest. https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/oh-no-ross-and-carrie/
The Besties: A very fine journey through the last decade+ of video games. The old stuff might help you catch some Zzzs, but be awake for the new episodes! https://www.themcelroy.family/besties
August 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
The Besties: A very fine journey through the last decade+ of video games. The old stuff might help you catch some Zzzs, but be awake for the new episodes! https://www.themcelroy.family/besties
Night Call: Good vibes and a chill atmosphere for zoning out and getting some valuable sleep. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-night-call-28893044/
August 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Night Call: Good vibes and a chill atmosphere for zoning out and getting some valuable sleep. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-night-call-28893044/
The Worst Idea of All Time: Check out these good boys and maybe their frustrating journeys can help you get caught up on your 💤s. https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/
August 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM
The Worst Idea of All Time: Check out these good boys and maybe their frustrating journeys can help you get caught up on your 💤s. https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/
Casefile: If you’re the morbidly curious type who can be lulled to sleep by descriptions of heinous crimes and murder. https://casefilepodcast.com/
August 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Casefile: If you’re the morbidly curious type who can be lulled to sleep by descriptions of heinous crimes and murder. https://casefilepodcast.com/
“Creaky dulcet tones”, I should have said in my intro post. This podcast is specifically engineered to help you get to sleep, so give it a try, or several tries! https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/.
August 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM
“Creaky dulcet tones”, I should have said in my intro post. This podcast is specifically engineered to help you get to sleep, so give it a try, or several tries! https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/.
Overall some decent sleep infotainment: I often revisit episodes I slept through and am interested in, and there are hundreds of episodes in the backlog to keep you going for a while.
July 25, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Overall some decent sleep infotainment: I often revisit episodes I slept through and am interested in, and there are hundreds of episodes in the backlog to keep you going for a while.
As a sleep podcast, the consistent tone and host-read ads are nice. On rare instances, a cackle or laugh can come through a bit shrill, but low volume playback will solve this. In the mornings, it may take me a few minutes to figure out what they’re up to, if tuning in mid-episode or mid-series.
July 25, 2023 at 11:41 PM
As a sleep podcast, the consistent tone and host-read ads are nice. On rare instances, a cackle or laugh can come through a bit shrill, but low volume playback will solve this. In the mornings, it may take me a few minutes to figure out what they’re up to, if tuning in mid-episode or mid-series.
Ross Blocher and Carrie Poppy get into the weeds and investigate things that are probably bullshit, but maybe not, and report on their findings. Subjects include Scientology, Flat Earthers, Tarot readings, male/female enhancement devices, and much more. Lots of interviews with experts too.
July 25, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Ross Blocher and Carrie Poppy get into the weeds and investigate things that are probably bullshit, but maybe not, and report on their findings. Subjects include Scientology, Flat Earthers, Tarot readings, male/female enhancement devices, and much more. Lots of interviews with experts too.
Books, TV, and movies also come up in the reviews, but usually represent a short round-up of what the hosts are actively engaged with at the end of each episode. A solid podcast for sleep and active rotation. Though it has had its hiatuses, it surprisingly holds up to time.
July 23, 2023 at 2:16 PM
Books, TV, and movies also come up in the reviews, but usually represent a short round-up of what the hosts are actively engaged with at the end of each episode. A solid podcast for sleep and active rotation. Though it has had its hiatuses, it surprisingly holds up to time.
In every odd contemporary episode, the McElroys will dip out and leave Chris and Russ ("the Resties”) to discuss lesser-known games. There is lots of emphasis on Nintendo and mobile, which are up my alley, and constant revisiting of games to discuss their status as GOTY contenders.
July 23, 2023 at 2:16 PM
In every odd contemporary episode, the McElroys will dip out and leave Chris and Russ ("the Resties”) to discuss lesser-known games. There is lots of emphasis on Nintendo and mobile, which are up my alley, and constant revisiting of games to discuss their status as GOTY contenders.
Ads are minimal and read by the hosts. There may be some rare excitability amongst the hosts, but kept at a low volume, this podcast is a fun one to sleep to, especially starting in the early days and listening to discussions of games from 10+ years ago.
July 23, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Ads are minimal and read by the hosts. There may be some rare excitability amongst the hosts, but kept at a low volume, this podcast is a fun one to sleep to, especially starting in the early days and listening to discussions of games from 10+ years ago.
Two thirds of the McElroy brothers, and their former Polygon colleagues Chris Plante and Russ Frushstick review what’s new, what they like, and take occasional deep dives into pop culture releases that are typically 95% video games.
July 23, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Two thirds of the McElroy brothers, and their former Polygon colleagues Chris Plante and Russ Frushstick review what’s new, what they like, and take occasional deep dives into pop culture releases that are typically 95% video games.
Night Call is one of my favourites, and every bit worth a listen during waking hours too. The trio of hosts had a previous podcast “Girls in Hoodies” that I haven’t heard, but it does lend hope that there will be a podcast reunion in the future.
July 22, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Night Call is one of my favourites, and every bit worth a listen during waking hours too. The trio of hosts had a previous podcast “Girls in Hoodies” that I haven’t heard, but it does lend hope that there will be a podcast reunion in the future.