Best Sharon Handy Podcasts (2024)

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Handbook on Cheese Making, by George E. Newell, Part 2 49:21

1h ago49:21

49:21

Let’s return to the relaxing world of dairy products and learn more about the design of a good curing room, dividing profits among your producers, and what makes a great cheese. Hint: it’s definitely not skim milk! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeaco…

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Mars and Its Canals, by Percival Lowell, Part 3 51:21

1d ago51:21

51:21

Let’s return to this sleep-inducing exploration, and speculation, about the Red Planet. This time, we learn about seasonal fluctuations of the poles and how they do or don’t mirror our own. Which is exactly as interesting as it sounds. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee:…

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Practical Mind Reading, by William Walker Atkinson, Part 3 (Conclusion) 1:03:00

8d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Let’s find our mental rapport with sleep as we conclude this, uh, scientific guide to mind reading, learn how to find cards and drive a wagon while blindfolded, and discover how naughty charlatans dupe the public. Fake mind readers, you say? Impossible! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspo…

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The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 3 49:48

16d ago49:48

49:48

Let’s spend our way to sleep as we learn more about the concept of value, why pounds are silver instead of gold, and how rent should be charged in corn rather than coin. Truly priceless boredom! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Rea…

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Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921, Part 4 49:10

22d ago49:10

49:10

Let’s climb the slopes of sleep as we continue this history-making journey to study the world’s mightiest mountain. This time, our yaks run wild, we eat dumplings, cross quicksand, and take the first photo of a lama. Dreamy adventure awaits! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a C…

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Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 5 - Parrots Continued 58:31

29d ago58:31

58:31

Let’s fly away to sleep with more about beautiful birds and that fantastic family of feathered friends, the parrots. This time, we marvel at lovebirds, cockatoos, and the curious kakapo. Adorable! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW R…

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Science in the Kitchen, by Mrs. E.E. Kellogg, Part 1 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

Let’s relax and sleep as one of the Kellogg clan takes the fun out of food through a heady combination of 19th-century food chemistry and moralizing about the perils of spices. Lovers of flavor beware! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kc…

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The Problems of Philosophy, by Bertrand Russell, Part 3 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Let’s calm our minds and relax with more deep thoughts about the nature of reality, what knowledge is, whether the past exists at all, and why the sun may not rise tomorrow. It probably will, though, so not to worry. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymea…

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Cottages; or Hints on Economical Building, Part 2 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

Let’s relax with more advice about building cozy cottages, decorating with simplicity and style, and how to dig a well that doesn’t fill with poisonous sewage. Which…seems like a good idea, really. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW …

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On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

In our annual celebration of Darwin Day, let’s enjoy a relaxing read from this foundational text of science. This time, we finally get to natural selection, what it is, what it isn’t, and why birds are so very, very pretty. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www…

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The Voyage of The Bounty to the South Sea, by William Bligh, Part 2 48:20

2M ago48:20

48:20

Let’s continue the infamous voyage of HMS Bounty, which so far isn’t too exciting. This time, lots of latitude and longitude marking, Fletcher Christian gets a promotion, we see a whale, and the attempt to round Cape Horn is...something less than successful. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbo…

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Bicycling for Ladies, by Maria E. Ward, Part 3 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

Let’s relax and sleep to advice about the latest fad, bicycling! We learn the art of efficient pedaling, passing safely, and climbing a hill with power and ease. Don’t forget to pack your butter sandwiches. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com…

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Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 8 53:45

3M ago53:45

53:45

Tonight, we relax and sleep with knowledge about Earth’s magnetism, why the sky is blue, how rainbows happen, and the origin of auroras that paint northern and southern skies. Lovely! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read “Astronom…

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A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 7 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

In tonight’s relaxing read, we cover the philosophies of Buddha, Confucius, and Lao Tse, then swing back to the origins of the Roman Empire, all in less than an hour. Short history indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read “A S…

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Our Cats and All About Them, by Harrison Weir, Part 2 46:35

3M ago46:35

46:35

Let’s fall asleep to more about nature’s supreme relaxers—cats! This time, we learn about the trainability of cats, the traits of three longhair breeds, and a tale about a deaf cat with a happy ending. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kc…

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Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities, Part 6 54:55

4M ago54:55

54:55

Let’s kick off 2024 with another sleepy stroll across the sands of time to ancient Egypt. This time, we unravel the labyrinth of Saqqara, see how pyramids changed, and head to the vaunted Valley of the Kings. Dreamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymea…

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Where the Forest Murmurs, by Fiona Macleod, Part 1 45:41

4M ago45:41

45:41

Let’s set aside the commercial noise of the holidays and relax with this walk through the forest, appreciate the glories revealed by winter, and consider the turning of the year through the rhythms of life. Lovely! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into our multi-prize Holiday Giv…

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The 1945 Sears Christmas Book, Part 2 50:08

4M ago50:08

50:08

Let’s head back to 1945 and see what’s on everyone’s Christmas list from Sears. This time, toys for the little scientist, holiday decorations, sporting gear, magazines, and the dream of every young man . . . slacks! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into our multi-prize Holiday Gi…

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Frye's Practical Candy Maker, by G.V. Frye, Part 2 53:30

4M ago53:30

53:30

Let’s fall into a sweet sleep with more from the world of fine candy-making. This time, we learn to craft classy treats like Coconut Potatoes, Boston Chips, Baby Cream, and Strings of Comfort. I am not making any of those up. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into our multi-prize …

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A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, Part 1 50:56

5M ago50:56

50:56

Let’s relax with detailed instructions for the arts of gilding, silvering, and the making of curious inks and secret messages, all of which involve more muskrats, honey, and wolf’s teeth than one might expect. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Everyone who supports us in December will be entered into our multi-prize Holiday Giveaway…

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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Captain Joshua Slocum, Part 1 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

Let’s wrap up Listener Request Month with the chronicle of the first solo sailing voyage around the world. Sail to sleep aboard the Spray as our captain builds his ship and starts an adventure most only dream of. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoff…

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The Railway Travellers' Handy Book, Part 1 52:55

5M ago52:55

52:55

Let’s continue Listener Request Month with this delightfully thorough guide to train journeys. From reading a timetable to choosing the right portmanteau and hiring someone to throw gravel at your window, every practicality is considered. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coff…

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The Architecture of Country Houses, by A.J. Downing - Part 1 50:08

5M ago50:08

50:08

Let’s continue Listener Request Month with this guide to country buildings, by which I mean a treatise on the morality of housing, the meaning of beauty, and the art of proportion. Whatever it is, it’s relaxing! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffe…

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The Aeneid, by Virgil, Translated by John Dryden, Part 1 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

Let’s kick off Listener Request Month with this classic, our first full “verse” offering. Scheming gods, shipwrecks, and heroic speeches, it’s everything you want from an epic you just pretended to read in school. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacof…

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The Book of Werewolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould, Part 2 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

Let’s slip into spooky sleep with more about the origins of the werewolf, including Scandinavian berserkers and greedy nobles. Your brain will quietly howl with boredom. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read “The Book of Werewolves…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sharon Handy Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Sharon Handy

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Handbook on Cheese Making, by George E. Newell, Part 2 49:21

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Mars and Its Canals, by Percival Lowell, Part 3 51:21

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Practical Mind Reading, by William Walker Atkinson, Part 3 (Conclusion) 1:03:00

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The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 3 49:48

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Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921, Part 4 49:10

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Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 5 - Parrots Continued 58:31

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Science in the Kitchen, by Mrs. E.E. Kellogg, Part 1 46:53

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The Problems of Philosophy, by Bertrand Russell, Part 3 54:09

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Cottages; or Hints on Economical Building, Part 2 51:44

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On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5 55:58

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The Voyage of The Bounty to the South Sea, by William Bligh, Part 2 48:20

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Bicycling for Ladies, by Maria E. Ward, Part 3 53:03

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Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 8 53:45

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A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 7 49:31

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Our Cats and All About Them, by Harrison Weir, Part 2 46:35

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Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities, Part 6 54:55

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Where the Forest Murmurs, by Fiona Macleod, Part 1 45:41

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The 1945 Sears Christmas Book, Part 2 50:08

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Frye's Practical Candy Maker, by G.V. Frye, Part 2 53:30

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A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, Part 1 50:56

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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Captain Joshua Slocum, Part 1 43:35

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The Railway Travellers' Handy Book, Part 1 52:55

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The Architecture of Country Houses, by A.J. Downing - Part 1 50:08

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The Aeneid, by Virgil, Translated by John Dryden, Part 1 48:53

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The Book of Werewolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould, Part 2 53:29

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