Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 1
Let's relax with a much-requested book and drift off as Mr. Smith defines the division of labor, details the connections of commerce, and takes a swi…
4 years ago
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 1, REMASTERED
Let's rewind to 2020 with a remastered version of this marvelous travelogue from an equally marvelous woman. Experience all the dreamy wonders of Sou…
4 years ago
Cottages, or HInts on Economical Building, Part 1
For our 200th episode, let's get cozy and relax with advice on planning the perfect cottage. Which apparently includes a library, billiard room, and …
4 years ago
The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 8 - Cookery
Let's return to a sleepy favorite and relax with Mrs. Beeton's thoughts on a cook's duties, French vocabulary, and asparagus. Also, we learn to make …
4 years, 1 month ago
Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 6
Let's celebrate the JWST with more from one of my favorite sleepy books. We hear about Jupiter's moons, dissect Saturn's rings, and consider whether …
4 years, 1 month ago
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 2
Let's continue with our revolutionary relaxation courtesy of Thomas Paine, who has even more thoughts on breaking up with Britain and replacement sys…
4 years, 1 month ago
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with this treatise on human rights and the failure of monarchical systems to reflect or ensure them. Plus, a lot of chatter tha…
4 years, 1 month ago
An Account of Egypt, by Herodotus, Part 2
Let's travel the sands of sleep once again with Herodotus, and learn about flying serpents, fish migration, and the third-cheapest way to embalm your…
4 years, 2 months ago
Moving Pictures - How They Are Made and Worked, Part 1
This week let's relax with information about a revolution in visual entertainment and education. We learn about the persistence of vision and some hi…
4 years, 2 months ago
REWIND! The Politics, by Aristotle, Part 1 (Remastered)
This week, while your reader tussles with a certain virus, let's revisit a perfectly sleepy combo of ponderous Victorian introduction and ancient Gre…
4 years, 2 months ago