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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️Sound effects: train in motion, children chatting 🚂🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll rejoin Clementine, as well as her younger brother, Michael, and their guide, Timothy, as they visit more lands in The World Above. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Heights, Flying, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Children, Boat, Fantastical Creatures, Fantasy, Helping, Mystery, Siblings. Other episodes from this series:- A Sleepy Journey to the Worl...
Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️Sound effects: reggae music, distant chatter, ocean waves 🎶 🗣️ 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be going to a barbecue in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, with Anakay and Michael. It’s almost always good weather for a barbecue on this little island. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Children, Cooking, Summer, Romance, Beverages, Travel. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe w...
Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧Writer: Lottie Finklaire ✍️Sound effects: Japanese park ambience, shamisen music 🌸🎶 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in Kyoto, Japan, we will follow a day in the life of a trainee Geisha, otherwise known as a Maiko. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Geisha, Dancing, Music, Travel. 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 ...
Follow a family of monkeys through a peaceful day in South India. Starting from their jungle canopy home at daybreak, they journey to a colorful temple for bananas, explore a village and river, enjoy treats like berries and coconuts, and finally return home at sunset to settle in for sleep.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Shady Grove Oliver ✍️Sound effects: calm shop ambience, distant chatter 🛒 🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be joining a woman named Bisan as she makes knafeh, one of her family’s favourite desserts, for the holiday of Eid al-Adha. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Cooking, Baking, Beverages, Holidays, Religious Traditions, Family, Friendship, Nostalgia. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe whi...
This episode tells the story of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy. Discover her unusual birth directly from Zeus's head, her contest with Poseidon to become the patron goddess of Athens, and how she taught essential crafts to early humans. The episode also explores her deep connection to heroes, highlighting how she guided and aided figures like Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus in taming the ancient world.
Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: peaceful park ambience 🌳🚲 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join Hazel and her father at an extraordinary zoo holding a range of unique, rare, and – some might say – magical animals. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantastical Creatures, Fantasy, Animals, Children, Parents, Family. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of o...
Journey through time to ancient Egypt and the Great Pyramid of Giza in its heyday. Explore the bustling necropolis, learn about the historical context of the Old Kingdom, and delve into the intricate beliefs about the afterlife that shaped the construction and purpose of the pyramids. Discover the mysteries of its building, the significance of the Sphinx and surrounding tombs, and experience the atmosphere of the funerary temple before drifting off to sleep.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Shady Grove Oliver ✍️Sound effects: distant waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join Bella as she sits down in her beach hut to sketch one day. While there, something magical happens and she finds herself transported to worlds of imagination. 😴 Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Gratitude, Fantastical Elements, Art, Little to No Plot, Change, Inspiration, Creativity, Beverages. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get ...
Experience a relaxing visit to a charming seaside hotel in Scandinavia. Enjoy a peaceful bike ride to the beach, dinner on the veranda, and a cozy night's sleep in a starlit room. Let the sounds of the waves and the gentle storytelling lull you into a restful slumber.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: cheerful garden birdsong 🐦⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, relax in an English landscape garden, and learn how these beautifully designed spaces became popular in the 18th century. 😴 Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, History, British History, Work, Architecture, Spring. 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 stor...
Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: African birdsong, lake waves 🦜 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, join Tembo the elephant for another tranquil tour of Tanzania, exploring grasslands and natural hot springs. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Walking, Swimming, Gratitude, Animals, Birds, Science & Nature, Travel, Fantasy, Friendship, Safety. Listen to the first episode with Tembo:'A Magical Day with an Elephant' (July 20th, 2022) Watch, listen ...
This episode tells the myth of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, including her birth, her love affairs with Adonis and Anchises, and her role in the destiny of her son Aeneas, who becomes the founder of Rome. The story follows Aeneas's journey from Troy to Italy and his eventual ascension to immortality, guided and protected by his mother, Aphrodite. It highlights the power of love and the importance of family through generations.
Narrator: TK Kellman 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: car driving in countryside 🚗🌲 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll take a delightful trip to a bed and breakfast in the countryside. Once there, all your cares will disappear as you soak up the natural surroundings. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Little to No Plot, Beverages, Travel, Car, Summer. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy variou...
Tom guides listeners through a meditation designed to relax the nervous system and prepare for sleep. The practice involves creating a sense of inner safety through breathwork, focusing inward, and consciously relaxing the body to transition from alertness to relaxation, promoting a deep and restorative sleep.
Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Sara Williams ✍️ Sound effects: village meadow ambience 🌼🐦🦋 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Emilia and her dog Lilah explore the village of Summerwell and search for the statues and artworks left around town by a mysterious artist. 😴 Includes mentions of: Dogs, Food, Spring, Walking, Art, Science & Nature, Architecture. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various...
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 of: Food, Nostalgia, Cooking, Spring, Walking, Romance, Time Travel, Gratitude, Alcohol, Beverages, Horses, Music, Forest at Night, Humour, Folklore, Friendship, Dreams. Other episodes from this series: - A Dream of Sher...
En este episodio de Get Sleepy, los oyentes son transportados a un castillo mágico en un sueño, lleno de maravillas y misterios. A través de descripciones detalladas, exploramos jardines encantados, salones de baile resplandecientes y galerías de arte fantásticas, culminando en un espectáculo de hadas danzantes al amanecer. Ideal para relajarse y conciliar el sueño, este cuento ofrece una escapada onírica inolvidable.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: otherworldly birdsong, idle spaceship 🦜🚀 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, the family embarks on another interstellar adventure, encountering extraordinary creatures and gaining new insights. 😴 Includes mentions of: Family, Fantastical Creatures, Aliens, Dinosaurs, Food, Outer Space, Flying, Friendship. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy vari...
Tonight's story takes you to Kyoto, Japan, during the beautiful cherry blossom season where you'll walk the Philosopher's Path, explore ancient temples and gardens, and visit a local artist's workshop to learn about traditional crafts. Experience the peace of the zen garden, the artistry of parasol making, and the stunning views of Kyoto at dusk. Let Nadine's soothing voice guide you into a restful sleep as you immerse yourself in Japanese culture and the serene beauty of spring.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: otherworldly morning ambience 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in episode two of this mini-series, Clara explores her enchanting new home, discovering plants and wildlife unlike anything she’s seen before. 😴 Includes mentions of: Outer Space, Fantastical Creatures, Fantasy, Family, Aliens. Sci-Fi. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy variou...
In this episode, a wish granter named Reggie is tasked with fulfilling a special wish on Earth, leading him to a musician named Celeste in Greece. As he helps Celeste realize her dream, Reggie is also surprised with the fulfillment of his own long-forgotten wish, offering a heartwarming reflection on the impact of his work. It emphasizes the themes of gratitude, connection, and the power of dreams.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: spaceship interior 🚀 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we kick off a three-part series with a family that travels to their new home on a dreamy, distant planet. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Fantastical Creatures, Science Fiction, Flying, Aliens, Parents, Outer Space, Enclosed Spaces, Science & Nature, Helping, Family, Change, Gratitude, Fantastical Elements, Space Travel, Rescue Mission. Watch, listen and comment ...
In this Get Sleepy episode, Thomas narrates a dreamy myth about Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, and her daughter Persephone. When Persephone goes missing, Demeter's search leads her to the underworld, revealing a surprising connection between her daughter and Hades. The story explores themes of family, fertility, change, and the balance between growth and rest, culminating in a unique compromise between the realms of the living and the dead.
In this Get Sleepy episode, listeners are treated to a cozy bedtime story about Augie, a lovable cat, as she supervises her human family's spring cleaning. Augie encounters noisy cleaning activities and shares her unique feline perspective on the disruptions, with her companion Meatball causing comical chaos. The story blends gentle humor with relaxation, perfect for drifting off to sleep.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Zaki Farrow ✍️ Sound effects: spring meadow ambience, birds 🐦🌷🌳 Includes mentions of: Food, Outer Space, Magic, Children, Flying, Family, Farming, Dreams, Fantastical Elements, Helping. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Jayna grows a mysterious plant that yields special berries with a little touch of dream magic. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of...
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Chloe De Burgh ✍️ Sound effects: ocean waves, seagulls 🌊 Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Cats, Magic, Bodies of Water, Car, Summer, Walking, Shipwrecks, Fantastical Creatures, Travel, Folklore, Fantasy, Smugglers, History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Avery visits the fishing village of Polperro in Cornwall and stumbles upon an enchanting shop run by a mysterious red-haired lady. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTub...
Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound effects: morning birdsong sun ⛅️🐦⬛ Includes mentions of: Food, Work, Coffee, Beverages, Morning, Cleaning. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is about Maddy, who works the morning shift at a cozy bed and breakfast in a beautiful, rambling old house. 😴 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 Sl...
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: countryside ambience, birdsong 🌳🐦 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Alcohol, Religious Traditions, St. Patrick's Day, Irish History, Sinn Fein, Ghosts, Travel, Literature & Literary History, Holidays, US History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll take a lighthearted walk through history to learn all about the Irish emblem, the shamrock. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube c...
Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: city hum 🌃 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Heights. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in celebration of World Sleep Day 2025, we bring you a bonus episode in which you'll follow an evening in the life of a city-dweller who lives far above the urban fray in a sleek high-rise condominium. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various p...
