Tonight I am reading one of the first fairytales to be put to paper from the Brothers Grimm called The Raven.
In a distant kingdom, a queen's careless wish turns her young daughter into a Raven, who flies away into the forest. Years later, a man hears the raven's call and sets out to find her. His journey is filled with challenges, strange encounters, and ... Show More
Oct 2023
Night of the Black Crows
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️
Sound design: crow caws, breezy woodland ambience 🐦⬛🍃
Includes mentions of: Magic, Heights, Flying, Autumn, Witches, Animals, Halloween, Birds, Darkness, Forest at Night, Fantastical Elements, Fairytale, Fantasy.
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1h 7m
Oct 2025
The Raven’s Dreamy Journey
Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: woodland ambience, raven calls 🌲 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll travel to a nature reserve in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, where we will encounter the beauty and majesty of its resident ... Show More
40m 34s
Nov 2022
Beauty and the Beast: Part 1
Narrator: Thomas 🇬🇧
Writer: Alicia ✍️
Sound design: birdsong 🐦
Includes mentions of: Magic, Romance, Autumn
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll begin a dreamy three-part retelling of this classic fairytale. It’s a perfectly autumnal story to lead you into a good night’ ... Show More
52m 42s
Jul 2023
The Wild Swans - A Fairytale Bedtime Story
<p>Tonight's bedtime story is The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.</p><br><p>Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sle ... Show More
37m 30s
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
Nov 2025
The King's Secret Dish | A Sleepy Tale to Drift Off Peacefully
<p>Welcome back friends! Tonight’s sleepy tale is called <em>The King’s Secret Dish</em> — a gentle adaptation of the classic fairytale <em>The White Snake</em> by the Brothers Grimm. It’s a tale of mystery, wisdom, and kindness, softly retold to help you unwind and drift peacefu ... Show More
18m 8s