Can’t sleep? These podcasts are better than counting sheep

A picture showing a smartphone and its earphones as an audio podcast is being played. Boster’s show is one of a growing number of ‘sleepcasts’ designed to calm the minds of frustrated insomniacs. — AFP

Benjamin Boster was driving in a car with his boss, trying to relay an exciting anecdote, when he discovered that his main talent as a storyteller lies elsewhere.

"He was like, ‘Ben, I’m sorry, your voice is so soothing that I just kind of fell asleep’,” recalls Boster, a 42-year-old father of three.