Our stories tonight are called Restoration, and The Lady in the Painting, and they are stories about an inherited treasure, and the tale it has to tell. It’s also about the precious gift of a common moment preserved in paint, the feeling of knowing someone you’ve never met, a clue on a scrap of paper, and the feeling of being so connected to what you’re doin ... Show More
Nov 20
The Joy of Missing Out (Encore)
Originally Presented as Season 12, Episode 31
Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being hones ... Show More
32m 34s
Apr 2025
A Dream of Maid Marian (Sherwood Forest #4)
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: woodland ambience 🌳🐦⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, return to Sherwood Forest on a fine May Day and meet Maid Marian and Friar Tuck on the road, on their way to Robin Hood’s camp. 😴 Includes mentions ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
Cherry Blossom Memories
Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧
Writer: Ashaye Brown ✍️
Sound effects: crickets 🌾
Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Children, Science Fiction, Memory, Sadness, Inspiration, Friendship.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a unique story where we’ll delve into the re ... Show More
59m 30s
Sep 30
Eva and the Magical Tea House (Int. Podcast Day Bonus)
Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧Writer: Sara Williams ✍️Sound effects: afternoon birdsong, bees, crickets 🐦 🐝 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Eva dreams of being transported to a magical tea house, set in a beautiful, woodland glade. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Nost ... Show More
38m 40s
Oct 24
Halloween Sleepy Fairy Tales
As night get darker and the wind rustles through golden leaves, the Autumn season is closing in and Halloween approaches, we have 3 gently soothing tales to share. Twinkling Feet’s Hallowe’en, The Elfin Knight, and The Courteous Prince — each tale glows with autumn warmth and a t ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2024
A Sleepy Visit to Linderhof
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Jo Steer ✍️
Sound design: mountain forest ambience ⛰️
Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Mirrors, Autumn, Enclosed Spaces, Walking, Boat, History, Art History, Architecture, Caves, Darkness, Travel, Folklore, Fairytale, Mythology ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2025
A Day of Happy Memories
Narrator: Nicky Branagh-Schmidt 🇬🇧
Writer: Lily Loveless ✍️
Sound effects: peaceful seaside ambience 🌊
Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Nostalgia, Bodies of Water, Friendship, Parents, Birthdays.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be back on Florence Road, where Jade ... Show More
42m 30s
Jul 2024
A Dreamy Day at the First Olympic Games
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Jo Steer ✍️
Sound design: flowing river, light breeze, birds 🌊🍃🐦
Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Children, Cooking, Summer, Walking, Time Travel, History, Gratitude, Religious Traditions, Architecture, Sports, Beverages, Wine. ... Show More
1h 6m