Our story tonight is called Bike Bus, and it’s a story about a joyful ride to school on a spring day. It’s also about a dog enjoying a sunny patch on the lawn, neighbors on porches, music playing from a bike basket, paper sack lunches, and the joy of a trip taken together.
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Mar 19
Mudlarking on the River, Part 2 (Encore)
Originally aired March 11, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 21) Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring morning. It’s also about a coin with a hole through its center, the red and w ... Show More
33m 13s
Mar 16
Slightly More Happens - March Mutts and Meows
Our stories tonight speak to the magic of the Inn on the lake, a secret space behind a hidden door, coffee cake and cat companions, getting to redo a formative moment with your present day heart and mind, music and glimpses of mid-winter sun, and the hope that comes from bravely ... Show More
1h 32m
Mar 12
Mudlarking on the River, Part 1 (Encore)
Originally aired March 4, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 19) Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 1, and it’s a story about a sunny morning in early spring that inspires a walk along sandy banks. It’s also about ordering your usual at the bakery counter, Canada gee ... Show More
30m 58s
Apr 2025
Fresh Grass, Piano Keys, & Ships
Our stories today take us into some rich sensory experiences in the first bloom of spring. We’ll start with The First Mow of the Year, pushing open the garage door and finding a pair of garden gloves to get a day in the yard started. Then we’ll hear Piano Lessons, where we’ll dus ... Show More
40m 34s
Sep 2025
#115 | The "What If" Mentality, Getting Race-Day Fitness Back, & Transformations
Join us in this episode as we bounce around and touch on many topics! Something for everyone in this episode. If you have ADD, you will love this episode :) Okay, even if you don't, you'll love it too. Thanks again for tuning in and listening. Enjoy!A Few Episode Highlights:Sally ... Show More
1h 16m
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
Feb 2025
Trail Tales 65
Today’s stories include dumpster lemons, haunted marathons, national park first dates, night hippos, hero dads and being saved by science. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, f ... Show More
55m 34s
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
Oct 2025
The Long Way Home - A Sleepy Tale of Two Dogs, a Mountain, and What They Learned Along the Way
When two dogs get separated from their human during a mountain hike, they must find their way home through unfamiliar wilderness. This gentle hero's journey follows Bodhi and Joey as they discover patience, trust, and the power of being present. Your support is the cornerstone th ... Show More
44m 42s
Sep 2025
A Dreamy Day of Good Deeds
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: rustling leaves, birdsong 🍂🐦⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll follow a group of kind strangers on a glorious early autumn day. One by one, each will make a small gesture that will change another pers ... Show More
54m 33s
Jan 2025
Hiking in the Chimanimani Mountains
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️
Sound effects: African forest ambience 🦜🌴
Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Bodies of Water, Underwater Scenes, Walking, History, Swimming, Gratitude, Mountain Climbing, Science & Nature, Travel, Hiking, Literature & Lit ... Show More
48m 30s