Groomed walking trails reduce dust; bike trails reduce car travel; shade canopies and water features provide respite from triple-digit heat.

So these two months of respite, if you like, allowed us to finish filming.

Needing a respite from a crying newborn, he stuck his head in a bar and saw three guys, a band known as Kneecap, throwing baggies of white powder into the crowd.

The Trojans’ defense didn’t get much respite in response, as the Trojans managed just one yard before punting.

These six podcasts offer respites for your brain, delivering tales that are diverting enough to keep you focused, but uneventful enough that you can doze off.