84 episodes
The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood White Cat Entertainment
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 44 Ratings
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A hybrid relaxation/storytelling/comedy/science/adventure podcast. Join Scientist and Explorer Jonathan Peter Atwood as he tells stories about his adventures all over the world and beyond. Music, ambient sounds and sound effects all combine with Jonathan’s narration to help you chill, reduce stress, and enjoy a quiet, comforting sleep. Created by Chris Mancini. Music and Sound Design by Ron Tanski. Shows drop the first and 15th of every month.
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Episode 82: Getting the ISS Back Under Human Control
Professor Atwood, his crew, and the crew of the International Space Station try to solve their giant tardigrade problem once and for all. Additional music by Worm v Snake.
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Episode 81s: Sleepscape
The Sleepscape of episode 81. Remixed, remastered, and a longer journey. The professor hopes you enjoy your time in space.
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Episode 81: Space Stations, Astronaut Ice Cream, and Giant Water Bears
Professor Atwood, his crew, and the crew of the International Space Station join forces to try and solve their giant tardigrade problem.
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Episode 80: Big Problems with Little Tardigrades
Professor Atwood and his crew must help regain control of the International Space Station after it's been unexpectedly overrun by giant tardigrades. Additional music by Worm v Snake.
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Episode 79: The Space Station Tardigrade Problem
Professor Atwood and his crew respond to a distress call at the International Space Station and find a very small organism causing a very large problem.
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Episode 78: Farewell to Mars and an Unexpected Detour
Professor Atwood and his crew depart Mars and head for home. But a distress call causes them to make an unexpected detour. Additional music by Worm v Snake.
Customer Reviews
Professor or Wizard?
I know he’s a professor but I think he’s also a wizard because he magically makes me fall asleep every single time. I don’t think I have ever heard a whole podcast all the way through and yet, I hear enough to still know what is going on from episode to episode.
Interesting, soothing, creative and funny.
This podcast is pitch perfect bedtime stories to wind down with. The soundscape and the word choices are so soothing. The stories are interesting enough to keep you listening without being over stimulating. And every now and then something is laugh out loud funny (a giant squid cheating in a marthon, Albert Einstine whitewater rafting) And it's educational too - I had no idea I would enjoy learning about the history of pancakes or tunnel boring - but yep, I totally do. I don't know how he gets the balance of interesting, soothing, creative and funny just right, but he does. I got into this when I was trying to take a break from Youtube and general mindless scrolling before bed, which always made it harder to sleep. This was the perfect things to switch to. I highly recommend checking it out.
Sweet spot
Someone else’s review mentioned that this podcast finds a “sweet spot” which was exactly the phrase I thought, too. It strikes a balance between being interesting enough that my brain is distracted by it, but just chill enough that I rarely am awake to the end. But even if I do listen to the end, the stories are fun so it doesn’t feel like a waste of time. It’s one of the only sleep podcasts where I can listen to an episode twice and it still works.