Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about lasagna, created to ease insomnia and bring gentle rest. In this soothing episode, Benjamin explores the history of lasagna, from its origins in ancient cooking traditions to its place as one of the most beloved comfort foods around the world. His steady, reassuring narration turns culinary history into peaceful ... Show More
Yesterday
Tigers | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Drift off with calm bedtime reading about tigers, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. Relax with calm, educational bedtime reading that invites sleep while giving your mind a peaceful break from insomnia and restless thoughts. In this episode, Ben ... Show More
35m 59s
Jan 26
Electronic Dance Music | Gentle Sleep Reading
Relax with a calm bedtime reading about electronic dance music, gently guiding you toward sleep and easing insomnia. This calm bedtime reading blends simple, soothing facts to support sleep during insomnia and restless nights, helping your thoughts unwind naturally. Unwind as Ben ... Show More
35m 29s
Oct 2024
Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 1
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Let's fall asleep with a new listener request! This time, we travel back in time to learn the origins of that most pleasant and cozy of places, the country inn. From manors to monast ... Show More
53m 59s
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
Mar 2025
A Night at a Neapolitan Pizzeria
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️
Sound effects: calm Italian city ambience, birdsong 🇮🇹🐦⬛
Includes mentions of: Food, History, Travel, Friendship, Cooking.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, as you relax in a traditional pizzeria in the birthplace ... Show More
47m 30s
Aug 2024
The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let's relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a ... Show More
50m 40s
Jul 2024
Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott, Part 4
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Let's relax and sleep with more from a classic that combines mathematics and social commentary with pointed angularity. This time, our narrator is inducted into that most secret of sec ... Show More
59m 55s
Jul 2024
Pasta, The River, and A Sunken Garden
Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alcohol, in case that doesn’t work for you and you n ... Show More
36m 4s
Aug 2024
The History of Bread from Prehistoric to Modern Times, by John Ashton, Part 5
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> Let's kick off a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the delicious staff of life. This time, bread baking fo ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
The Three Feathers | A Gentle Fairytale for Relaxation & Sleep
<p>Tonight, relax as I narrate <em>The Three Feathers</em> by Mary De Morgan, a timeless fairytale perfect for easing into sleep. This gentle bedtime story was featured on the Drift Off Premium Feed a few weeks ago, where premium subscribers enjoyed early access before its public ... Show More
47m 19s
