logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
45m 9s

The Pomegranate Seeds - A Roman Myth Bed...

Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow
About this episode

Tonight's bedtime story is The Pomegranate Seeds- an adaptation of a Roman myth by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1851 in his collection of stories called "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys". Proserpina is captured by Pluto. Her mother searches worlds to find her.  If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.



Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support


As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive:

The latest episodes ad-free and Intro-free episodes

The entire back catalog of the podcast, ad and intro-free

The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz

A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince

The chance to vote on the next story that you hear

The chance to win readings just for you



Thanks for your support!





Sweet Dreams...


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Nov 23
The Duchess of Wiltshire's Diamonds - Classic Sleep Story
<p>Drift off to the classic mystery story by Guy Boothby. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to&nbsp;<a href="https://justsleeppodcast.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blan ... Show More
57m 7s
Nov 20
Night and Day: William Rodney
<p>Drift off to the next chapters of Night and Day by Virginia Woolf.&nbsp;Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to&nbsp;<a href="https://justsleeppodcast.com/support" rel="noopener noreferr ... Show More
41m 59s
Nov 16
Viking Sleep Story: King Harald
<p>Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's sleep story King Harald by Jennie Hall. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to&nbsp;<a href="https://justsleeppodcast.com/support" rel="noopener n ... Show More
41m 30s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
The Six Swans (Bonus Episode Preview)
<p>This is a <b>preview of a bonus episode</b> that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at <a href='https://driftoff.supercast.com/'>driftoff.supercast.com</a><br/><br/>Tonight&apos;s bedtime reading is the classic tal ... Show More
8m 12s
Jun 2024
The Magical Bedtime Story of The Princess of Brazen Mountain (Polish Folktale)
<p>Welcome back gentle dreamers. Tonight, we will drift off to sleep to the magical bedtime story of &quot;The Princess of Brazen Mountain,&quot; a beautiful Polish folktale that will transport you to a world of enchantment and wonder.  As you listen, let the soothing narration g ... Show More
33m 9s
Jun 2021
A Sleep Story from the SNOOZECAST Podcast: Listen for Soothing Sleep Stories 😴
Tonight, I’d like to introduce you to another incredible podcast that can help you fall asleep with ease. It’s called Snoozecast, and it’s hosted by my friend Vee. It offers sleep stories read in a way that will lull you to sleep.  For tonight, Vee will read “The Forest of the Fr ... Show More
31m 32s
Jan 2024
1.5 HRS of Uninterrupted Storytelling for Sleep
<p>Tonight, I have the pleasure of whisking you away on a journey with the top 3 bedtime stories that captured the hearts of Drift Off listeners in 2023. We begin with Chapter 1 of Maida’s Little Shop by Inez Haynes Irwin, followed by The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, a French fair ... Show More
1h 26m
Jul 2023
Mother Holle (Bonus Episode Preview)
<p>This is a <b>preview of a bonus episode</b> that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at <a href='https://driftoff.supercast.com/'>driftoff.supercast.com</a><br/><br/>Tonight&apos;s storytelling is a classic fairytal ... Show More
5 m
Jul 2023
David and the Phoenix (Chapter 1 & 2)
<p>Tonight I will be reading chapter 1 and 2 from the childhood storybook called David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd. This beautiful story is about a young boy’s adventures with a phoenix where he learns valuable lessons about life. I hope you enjoy this bedtime story and ... Show More
39m 23s
Jun 2012
Nosleep Podcast - First Anniversary Bonus Episode
<p>Today marks the first anniversary of The Nosleep Podcast! To celebrate the event we are releasing this bonus episode.</p> <p>There are only a few podcasts available these days that specialize is presenting the performance of horror and suspense fiction. In honor of the podcast ... Show More
41m 9s
Jun 2020
Sleepy Story: Old Greek Stories (Chapter 1 & 2) - Jupiter & His Mighty Company
<p>For tonight’s story, I’ll be reading ‘Chapter 1: Jupiter and His Mighty Company’ and ‘Chapter 2: The Golden Age’ from James Baldwin’s ‘Old Greek Stories’. A retelling of old Greek stories involving mythological heroes and their adventures. Tales include those of Prometheus, Io ... Show More
22m 18s
May 2020
Bedtime Story for Kids, Toddlers & Adults: Rapunzel by The Brothers Grimm (Full Story)
<p>For tonight's sleepy story for all ages, I’ll be reading the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel, by The Brothers Grimm from the Grimms' Fairy Tales.</p> <p>Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the World’s sleepiest podcast, designed to help you fall asleep through relaxing stories and hypno ... Show More
13m 36s
Jun 2022
CALM HISTORY PODCAST: Another Great Podcast for Relaxation and Sleep (SAMPLE EPISODE: JOAN OF ARC) 💗
As a listener of this podcast, I hope you’ve felt the benefits of falling asleep with a calm, gentle voice playing in the background.  So, I’m thrilled to share another beautiful podcast that you can add to your playlist right now that will help you relax and fall asleep.  It’s c ... Show More
16m 36s