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Queen Seraphina and the White Doe

Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧 Writer: Mersiha Bruncevic ✍️ Sound effects: birdsong, garden warbler 🐦🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re going on a magical quest with Queen Seraphina and a mysterious white doe. They’ll join forces with the fairies to restore dreams and peaceful sleep to Seraphina’s kingdom. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fairytale, Animals, Fantastical Elements, Fantastical Creatures, Flying, Magic. Get Sleepy Premium Listen completely ad-free and access our entire ca...

Jul 02, 202644 minEp. 699

The Odyssey: Part 7 - The Return to Ithaca

Get Sleepy is now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, at long last – after 10 years of war, and another 10 years of travelling – Odysseus is about to set foot back on his homeland of Ithaca. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies of Water, Religious Traditions, Food, Animals. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Sle...

Jul 01, 202657 minEp. 698

A Relaxing Visit to Brighton Beach in the 1950s

Get Sleepy is now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: rolling waves, voices, gulls 🌊🗣️🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll journey back in time for a visit to 1950s Brighton, on the south-east coast of England. We’ll learn all about this historic resort as we explore the town in its heyday. 😴 Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Bodies of Water, Food, History, Time Travel. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 30, 202652 minEp. 697

A Dreamy Day at the Wildlife Preserve

Get Sleepy - now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound design: birdsong, cars on gravel 🐦🚙 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is inspired by a request from a lovely listener. You'll enjoy an accessible visit to a peaceful wildlife preserve, where you can see everything from tropical birds to lions and elephants. 😴 Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, Animals, Zoo, Food, Beverages, Wheelchair. Watch, listen and comment on thi...

Jun 29, 202658 minEp. 696

Ada and the Robot

Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: MJ Lyons ✍️ Sound design: garden birdsong 🐦‍⬛🤖 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting a town on the day of the summer solstice, where a little girl is about to make friends with a gardening robot. 😴 Includes mentions of: Summer, Fantastical Elements, Children, Plants, Robots. 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...

Jun 24, 202648 minEp. 695

Freyja and the Prayers of Óttar (Norse Myths #6)

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound design: meadow ambience, birdsong 🐝 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re continuing our marvellous Norse mythology series. This time, we'll join Freyja as she embarks on an adventure in the name of a devoted follower. We will get an insight into her world, her duties, and her power. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Divination, Animals, Gods, Religious Traditions, Mythology, Cats, Wolves, Fantastical Creatures. Watch, listen and...

Jun 22, 202648 minEp. 694

Across the Pond (Bonus)

Narrators: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 & Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writers: Jo Steer & Alicia Steffann ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's special bonus story is something a little bit different. It takes the form of an email exchange between two friends – one in the UK, and one in the United States. 😴 Includes mentions of: Friendship, Dogs, Food, Beverages, Halloween, Christmas. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Sleepy YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And hit subscribe whil...

Jun 19, 202655 min

A Peaceful Summer’s Evening at the Witch’s Cottage

Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️ Sound design: woodland ambience 🌲🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting Freya the witch in her cottage. It’s a lovely place to spend a summer. 😴 Includes mentions of: Witches, Magic, Fantasy, Cats, Beverages, Food, Summer. 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 ...

Jun 17, 20263 hr 2 minEp. 693

A Relaxing Visit to Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii #3)

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: rainforest ambience 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the last of our three-part series, we’ll travel to the lush rainforest in Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, History, Science & Nature, Walking. 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 sto...

Jun 15, 202650 minEp. 692

A Relaxing Visit to Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii #3)

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: rainforest ambience 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the last of our three-part series, we’ll travel to the lush rainforest in Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, History, Science & Nature, Walking. 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 stori...

Jun 15, 20263 hr 22 minEp. 692

Lizzy’s Dreamy Summer in 1970s Athens

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...

Jun 10, 20263 hr 42 minEp. 691

A Relaxing Visit to the Place of Refuge (Hawaii #2)

This episode journeys to Hawaii's Place of Refuge, a sacred site where ancient Hawaiians sought sanctuary. We explore its Great Wall, royal grounds, reconstructed temples, and the 1871 trail, which reveals archaeological sites like land sledding runs and game boards. The narrative delves into traditional village life, ingenious fishing methods, and the sustainable land management system of early Hawaiians, offering a rich historical and cultural experience.

Jun 08, 20263 hr 31 minEp. 690

The Odyssey: Part 6 - The Sun God’s Cattle

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...

Jun 03, 20264 hr 2 minEp. 689

A Relaxing Visit to a Hawaiian Coral Reef (Hawaii #1)

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.

Jun 01, 20264 hr 2 minEp. 688

Thor and the Cauldron of Hymir (Norse Myths #5)

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...

May 27, 202648 minEp. 687

The Butterworths and the Magic Swing

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...

May 25, 20264 hr 2 minEp. 686

A Peaceful Evening in the Moroccan Countryside (Morocco #2)

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...

May 20, 202649 minEp. 685

A Dreamy Hike to the Akchour Waterfalls (Morocco #1)

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...

May 18, 20262 hr 31 minEp. 684

A Rainy Afternoon with the First Ladies’ Dresses

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...

May 13, 202655 minEp. 683

A Dreamy Day on an Italian Lake

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...

May 11, 20264 hr 2 minEp. 682

The Odyssey: Part 5 - Circe

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 ...

May 06, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 681

A Day without Auggie (Auggie #6)

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...

May 04, 20263 hr 32 minEp. 680

A Luxury Cruise on the Nile

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...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 679

The Courtship of Freyr and Gerðr (Norse Mythology #4)

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...

Apr 27, 20263 hr 2 minEp. 678

A Dreamy Visit to a Historic Turkish Coffee Shop

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 ...

Apr 22, 202647 minEp. 677

A Dream of a Russian Empress (Library of Time)

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...

Apr 20, 20263 hr 2 minEp. 676

A Strawberry’s Purpose

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...

Apr 15, 202655 minEp. 675

A Sleepy Journey to Lesotho’s Waterfalls

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...

Apr 13, 20263 hr 7 minEp. 674

Big Ideas at Bedtime: Balance

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.

Apr 08, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 673

A Dreamy Myth of Atalanta

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...

Apr 06, 20263 hr 1 minEp. 672
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