The History of Bread, by John Ashton, Part 3
Let's return to the relaxing world of bread and fall asleep to European peasant loaves, the origin of the croissant, and the heraldry of London's bread guilds. Delish! Also, I announce our December ra...
6 Dec 202143min
The Characters of Theophrastus, Part 2
Let's relax with the second half of this classic of Greek literature, in which the great Theophrastus defines 30 character types found in literature and life. Trust me, you know a few. Support us here...
29 Nov 20211h 2min
Our National Parks, by John Muir, Part 1
Let's wander through the wonders of nature, as conservationist John Muir guides us through the wild spaces of the American West and the flower-filled tundra of Alaska. Honestly, friends, this one is j...
22 Nov 202143min
How to See the British Museum in Four Visits, Part 1
Let's take a relaxing wander through the mind-boggling British Museum, learn a bit about its origins, consider the mullingong, and ponder why our author holds such a low opinion of owls. Support us he...
15 Nov 202149min
REMASTERED - The Problems of Philosophy, by Bertrand Russell, Part 1
In this remastered episode from 2018, we revisit a relaxing work that poses interesting philosophical questions, like "When is a table not a table?" Don't worry, there's no actual answer, so you won't...
8 Nov 202151min
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving, Part 2
Tonight, we conclude the mysterious happenings in Sleepy Hollow, which involve a surprising amount of charming detail about autumnal harvests, twittering birds, and pastries, come to find out. And all...
31 Okt 202159min
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving, Part 1
Let's wrap ourselves in the secrets of Sleepy Hollow, which seem a lot less scary than cartoons would have us believe. Irving's descriptions of country life are surprisingly relaxing. This is Part 1 o...
25 Okt 202153min
Wild Flowers Worth Knowing, by Neltje Blanchan, Part 1
Let's sleep among the wildflowers with this relaxing tour through some lovely native American blooms, plus skunk cabbage and the murderous Jack-in-the-pulpit. Flowers…so much more than pretty! Want to...
18 Okt 202150min
