Lindy West Slows Down By Watching Others Play Video Games Fast

Yes, that headline can be confusing. Read it slowly. We’ll wait. Lindy West is an acclaimed author, podcaster, and all-around funny person. Her best-selling book, Shrill , was adapted into a series for hulu starring Aidy Bryant. Lindy finds it relaxing to surf through YouTube videos of expert gamers performing “speedruns” through popular games, especially games that Lindy herself played as a young person, like the King’s Quest series. Maybe you can get to sleep by listening her describe those games, so you’re even more safely removed from actual excitement. Learn more about Lindy West, her podcast, Text Me Back! , and her books by visiting her website, www.LindyWest.net . Watch the King's Quest speedrun videos Lindy talks about by following OneShortEye on Youtube . Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you’d like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org . Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Twitter @SleepWithCelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Twitter @johnmoe . John’s acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression , is now available in paperback. Join | Maximum Fun If you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you’re the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.