Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️
Sound design: gusty wind, magical flute 🌬️🪈
Includes mentions of: Magic, Heights, Bodies of Water, Winter, Spring, Walking, Rain, Animals, Ice & Snow, Folklore, Fantasy, Fantastical Elements, Mythology.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re going to meet the ancient Celtic goddess Beira and witn ... Show More
Jul 17
Encore #3: Daria's Daydream
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Shady Grove Oliver ✍️ Sound effects: rainy city ambience 🌧️ 🏙️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, taken from the archives of late 2020, we’ll follow a girl named Daria into a magical daydream on a rainy morning. 😴 Get Sleepy Premium Listen ... Show More
51m 34s
Jul 16
A Relaxing Camel Ride to the Siwa Oasis (Egypt #2)
Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️ Sound effects: African birdsong, desert breeze 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be journeying to a vast desert in western Egypt. There, we’ll visit the peaceful sanctuary of the Siwa Oasis. This urban oasis is an ... Show More
49m 10s
Jul 15
A Dream of the Winter Cabin
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: car on gravel road 🚘 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll head up into the foothills and wait out a winter storm at a charming mountain cabin. With your pyjamas, your favourite book and all the necessary ... Show More
2h 33m
Jan 2025
The Windfairies: A Magical Bedtime Story to Help You Sleep
<p>Happy New Year, friends, and welcome back! 🌟 Tonight, I invite you to relax and drift off to sleep with a whimsical and enchanting bedtime story. In this episode, I’ll be narrating <em>The Windfairies</em>, a delightful tale by Mary De Morgan. This gentle story is both soothi ... Show More
47m 52s
Apr 2025
King Grisly Beard: A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep
Welcome back sleepy listeners to this week's episode on Drift Off, where we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of fairy tales to help you find relaxation and sleep. Tonight, I'll be reading "King Grisly Beard," a tale that invites us to explore themes of pride, transformation ... Show More
21m 10s
Jun 2024
The Magical Bedtime Story of The Princess of Brazen Mountain (Polish Folktale)
Welcome back gentle dreamers. Tonight, we will drift off to sleep to the magical bedtime story of "The Princess of Brazen Mountain," a beautiful Polish folktale that will transport you to a world of enchantment and wonder. As you listen, let the soothing narration guide you into ... Show More
33m 9s
Feb 2025
The Princess Mouse | Relaxing Fairytale for Sleep (Drift Back)
<p>Welcome sleepy friends! Tonight, I’ll be sharing <em>The Princess Mouse</em>, a charming Finnish folktale that was originally featured on the podcast on <b>February 28, 2023</b>. This delightful story is all about surprises, fate, and the unexpected ways love can blossom. It h ... Show More
32m 25s
Feb 2024
The Enchanting Sleep Story of The Brave Grenadier
Welcome back sleepy listeners :) Tonight, I have a special tale to share with you called ‘The Brave Grenadier' by Henry Beston. This enchanting sleep story will transport you to an imaginary world of bravery, kindness, and adventure whilst enveloping you in a warm, comforting bla ... Show More
27m 29s