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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: morning birdsong, distant waves, distant traffic 🐦 🌊 🏍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re travelling to Greece in the late 1970s, where Lizzy and her friends are enjoying the summer of a lifetime. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, Nostalgia, Summer, Beach, Swimming, Food, City, Coffee, Friendship. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're ther...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: waves crashing on the shore 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the second of three stories, we’ll explore an early Hawaiian royal area and sacred grounds, which are now a U.S. National Historical Park. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, History, Science & Nature, Religious Traditions, Archaeology, Walking. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're th...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus recounts more adventures, including encounters with the Sirens, the monsters Scylla and Charybdis, and the fateful incident with the Sun God’s cattle. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies of Water, Underworld, Death, Ghosts, Fantastical Creatures, Food, Religious Traditions, Thunderstorm. Watch, listen and comment on this episode...
This episode transports listeners to the breathtaking coral reefs of Hawaii, offering a tranquil snorkeling experience. Learn about the astonishing adaptations of creatures like the rainbow-colored parrotfish, which can change its sex, and the vital role of yellow tang fish in the ecosystem. The journey culminates in a humbling encounter with an ancient Honu sea turtle, while also highlighting the importance of protecting these magnificent marine environments.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will accompany Thor on a legendary fishing trip where he catches more than just a few fish. We will let the god of thunder do the heavy lifting whilst we relax and fall asleep. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fish, Fishing, Friendship, Underwater Scenes, Fantastical Creatures, Fantastical Elements, Mythology. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube ch...
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️ Sound effects: cheerful birdsong 🐦⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be travelling to distant lands with twin brothers Richard and Henry, and their magical swing. 😴 Includes mentions of: Children, Parents, Siblings, Family, Fantastical Elements, Magic, Food. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories an...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️ Sound design: cicadas, evening birdsong 🌅 🐦⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re returning to Morocco for another relaxing adventure to conclude our two-part journey. This time, we’re visiting a geological wonder – a rock formation known as Imi n’Ifri Natural Bridge. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Hiking, Beverages, Heights. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscr...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️ Sound design: African birdsong 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll embark on the first of a two-part journey exploring some of Morocco’s natural wonders. We begin in the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco. Nestled in these mountains is a hidden gem – the Akchour waterfalls. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Hiking, Bodies of Water, Swimming, Folklore, Food, History. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy You...
Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound design: busy city street, heavy rain 🏙️ 🌧️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we're in Washington D.C. with a history teacher named Natalie. She'll be exploring the Museum of American History, and in particular, its collection of gowns worn by historical First Ladies. 😴 Includes mentions of: US History, Fashion, Gender, Roaring Twenties, Americana, Politics, History. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: ferry travelling on lake ⛴️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join a traveller named Amelia as she spends the day exploring a gorgeous lake in the north of Italy. 😴 Includes mentions of: Boat, Bodies of Water, Travel, Swimming, History. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slu...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus tells more tales of his travels across the seas. We’ll find out how he became the guest of an enchantress named Circe… and how his journey took him all the way to the underworld. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Animals, Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies of Water, Death, Ghosts, Religious Traditions, Underworld. Watch, listen and comment on this ...
Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound design: morning birdsong, running shower 🐦 🚿 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll find out what happens when Meatball gets a rare day of alone time, without Auggie around. He’s not particularly used to that, and we’ll all find that being the big cat of the house has its ups and downs. 😴 Includes mentions of: Cats, Family, Enclosed Spaces. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit su...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: Egyptian city, distant chatter, footsteps on sandy path 🇪🇬 🗣️ 👣 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll head to Egypt and board a ship on the River Nile. We’ll cruise along the water like an Egyptian pharaoh, relaxing in luxury as we learn about the river. 😴 Includes mentions of: Boat, Bodies of Water, Food, History, Religious Traditions, Beverages, Travel. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube c...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we continue our Norse mythology series, with something a bit different from the previous tales... a love story! Centuries before Romeo ever laid eyes on Juliet, Freyr saw Gerðr. 😴 Includes mentions of: Marriage, Romance, Gods. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️ Sound design: birds, morning city ambience 🐦⬛ 🌅 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting the Turkish city of Gaziantep, home to one of the world’s oldest coffee shops – Tahmis Kahvesi. 😴 Includes mentions of: Coffee, Beverages, Superstitions, History, Food. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on ...
Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we return to the Library of Time for another trip to the distant past. On this occasion, we'll travel to 18th-century Russia and visit the court of Catherine the Great, the renowned Russian empress. 😴 Includes mentions of: History, Russian History, Birthdays, Food, Marriage, Boat, Bodies of Water, Architecture, Fireworks. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Slee...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Adrienne Albregts ✍️ Sound design: morning birdsong, country farm ambience 🐦⬛ 🐑 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Our story tonight is all about a special strawberry who lives on a beautiful berry farm near Dublin, Ireland, and helps others to fulfil their purpose in life. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantastical Elements, Food, Beverages, Family, Children, Growth. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while yo...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Dominique Binns ✍️ Sound design: distant waterfall, birdsong 🌊 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we're in southern Africa, where we'll enjoy a long, leisurely hike through magnificent landscapes which are home to hidden waterfalls. 😴 Includes mentions of: Hiking, Walking, Bodies of Water, Swimming, Beverages. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our...
Journey through diverse perspectives on balance, examining its significance in ancient Egyptian religion, Eastern philosophies like Dharma and Karma, and its artistic representation in gardens and architecture worldwide. The episode delves into scientific principles like the Golden Ratio and the Goldilocks concept, revealing balance as fundamental to nature and human existence. It concludes by exploring modern challenges to balance and practical solutions from Eastern traditions and the Swedish philosophy of Lagom, guiding listeners towards a more integrated and fulfilling life.
Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: forest ambience, birds, creaking trees 🌲🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll learn about Atalanta’s childhood in the wilderness, raised by both wolves and bears. We’ll then follow her integration into civilisation and her devotion to the goddess Artemis. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals, Bears, Wolves, Mythology, Myths & Legends, Food, Children, Religious Traditions, Family, Parents, Forest at Night. Watch, lis...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus tells the stories of his travels to a rapt audience in the palace of King Alcinous, including a tricky encounter with a cyclops. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Animals, Bodies of Water, Food, Imaginary Creatures, Religious Traditions, Literature & Literary History, Battle. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit sub...
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: countryside ambience, footsteps on gravel 🐑 🥾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will revisit one of the best-known folk tales about fairies and witness the kindness of these mischievous creatures. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Fantastical Creatures, Fairytale, Magic, Folklore. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: cold wind, footsteps in snow 🌬️❄️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be in the company of Thor and Loki – two of the most accomplished and impressive of the Norse gods. Despite their reputations, they learn the lesson of humility during an evening of contests in Jotunheim. 😴 Includes mentions of: Competition, Gods, Mythology, Food. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit s...
Join the minuscule Pocket family, who secretly reside in a dollhouse, as they venture on a surprise beach day orchestrated by Ma. They ingeniously navigate the human house, opening a back door with their car, and discover a sandpit that becomes their vast, sun-soaked beach. The family enjoys a picnic, plays by a rainwater lake, and experiences deep relaxation, with Ma capturing precious mental photographs before gently falling asleep.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Lisa Keegan ✍️ Sound effects: background chatter, crackling fire 🗣️ 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, as our Irish-themed week of stories continues, we'll make the journey from a village in the Irish countryside to a cosy and inviting cottage, nestled among rolling green hills. 😴 Includes mentions of: Spring, Walking, Animals, Horses, Food, Beverages. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while y...
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: rainfall 🌧️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll continue your stay at a special hotel in Ireland. It’s a rainy afternoon – perfect for spending some time in the library, and learning more about the origins of common superstitions. 😴 Happy St. Paddy's Day! 🍀 Includes mentions of: Travel, Myths & Legends, Superstitions, Religious Traditions. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel ....
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: distant birdsong, crackling fire 🐦⬛ 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the first of a two-part story, we’ll enjoy a relaxing stay at a unique hotel where the staff are experts in all things superstition. 😴 Part two available tomorrow! 🍀 Includes mentions of: Travel, Food, Beverages, Superstitions, Myths & Legends, Folklore, Cats, Witches, Religious Traditions, Devil, History, Ouija. Watch, listen and comment on thi...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Ivan Suazo ✍️ Sound effects: crickets, distant birds 🌴 🦜 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Happy World Sleep Day! 🥳 Tonight, we'll explore the fascinating ways in which some animals sleep—from unihemispheric sleep to estivation and hibernation. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals, Science & Nature, Wolves, Bears, Birds. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of ou...
Rejoin Sarah at her mountain cabin as she ventures out on a winter morning to a newly opened local spa. The story guides listeners through her journey, from preparing for the walk to experiencing the tranquil Scandinavian-inspired spa with saunas, cold plunges, and jacuzzis. It highlights community connections and personal relaxation, all designed to gently lull you to sleep.
Narrator: Marcellus Shepard 🇺🇸 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: city hum, crickets 🌆 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join a traveller named Rico on a dreamy Egyptian adventure. Somewhere in the sands are the remains of a long-lost kingdom, and a forgotten king. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Dreams, Fantastical Elements, Ancient History. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel . And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various play...
