Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: waves on shore Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Boat, Fantastical Creatures, Fantastical Elements, Literature & Literary History, Mythology, Helping. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll follow Hercules as he seeks to find the legendary Garden of the Hesperides, where golden apples grow. But it belongs to his nemesis, the goddess, Hera. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subsc...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 526•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Ivan Suazo Sound design: birdsong Includes mentions of: Dogs, Autumn, Walking, Science & Nature, Travel, Hiking, Working, Parents, Family. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join two truffle hunters and their amazing dog as they wander through the oak forests of Piedmont in search of the White Alba truffle. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stories an...
Nov 06, 2024•54 min•Ep 525•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Chloe De Burgh Writer: Sara Williams Sound design: canal ambience, birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Boat, Beverages, Rain, Friendship, Animals, Autumn. Welcome back, sleepyheads. In tonight's story, well spend a peaceful autumn morning on the river, journeying in a traditional narrowboat. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stories and meditations on ourSlumbe...
Nov 04, 2024•50 min•Ep 524•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Chloe De Burgh Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: autumnal breeze, footsteps on leaves, snapping twigs Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Autumn, Baking, Colonialism, Slavery and Abolition, Beverages, US History, Farming, Americana, Literature & Literary History, Coffee. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll trace the unlikely trajectory of pumpkin spice by taking a trip through history, starting with the origins of the spice trade and making our way to the counter of the mo...
Oct 30, 2024•50 min•Ep 523•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Shady Grove Oliver Sound design: thunderstorm, horse hooves Includes mentions of: Eerie Scenes, Death, Autumn, Rain, Insects, Beverages, Horses, Darkness, Travel, Science Fiction, Thunderstorm, Scientific Experiments. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, it's time for our special Halloween story of 2024. During a journey through the Swiss Alps, well arrive at the home of a mysterious acquaintance whose strange and wild experiments could change our very understanding...
Oct 28, 2024•57 min•Ep 522•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Frankie Regalia Sound design: cosmic drone, crickets Includes mentions of: Cats, Autumn, Fantastical Creatures, Fantasy, Worries, Mythology, Intuition, Inspiration, Growth, Change, Uncertainty, Tarot. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Scorpio provides insights to welcome guests as a tarot card reader. She has the ability to see the patterns and read the cards, tapping into the mystical. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. An...
Oct 23, 2024•50 min•Ep 521•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Arif Hodzic Writer: Kathleen Fowlds Sound design: vibrant morning birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Travel, Children, Shopping, Friendship, Religious Traditions. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonights story is set in a vibrant market in Harare, Zimbabwe. Local resident, Matthew, often goes to the market, and well join him tonight to see all the amazing goods on offer. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're th...
Oct 21, 2024•41 min•Ep 520•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: waves on sand Includes mentions of: Dogs, Food, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Fantastical Creatures, Animals, Literature & Literary History, Mythology, Battle Scenes, Change. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Hercules has travelled to the faraway island of Erytheia, in what would be modern-day Spain. Here, his mission is to find a herd of cattle that belongs to a giant named Geryon. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet S...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 519•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Heather Foster Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: autumn birdsong, clopping horse hooves Includes mentions of: Food, Children, Eerie Scenes, Autumn, Romance, History, Halloween, Friendship, Literature & Literary History, Ghost Stories. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well accompany a Victorian-era teen as she attends her very first Halloween party. There wont be any actual scares, but there will be plenty of fun. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube ...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 518•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Arif Hodzic Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: Autumn countryside ambience, owl hooting Includes mentions of: Magic, Nostalgia, Children, Ghosts, Eerie Scenes, Death, Autumn, Fire, Witches, Fantastical Creatures, Halloween, Religious Traditions, US History, Darkness, Farming, Americana, Folklore, Literature & Literary History, Devil. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well go on a romp through history to find out where the jack o lantern came from. Who first thought to carve a face...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep 517•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: winter winds Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Winter, Walking, Fire, Animals, Ice & Snow, Darkness, Science & Nature, Travel, Hiking, Family, Pets, Dogs. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, a woman is visiting her brother in the town of Longyearbyen. It's one of the coldest and darkest parts of the world during the winter.But together, the siblings will enjoy many special moments that bring warmth and comfort. Watch, listen and commento...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 516•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gssl Writer: Alicia LeVesque Sound design: crickets Includes mentions of: Magic, Nostalgia, Children, Autumn, Gratitude, Fantastical Creatures, Music, Fantasy, Work, Mystery, Beverages. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be travelling to a magical autumn night market. This is no ordinary market, but as always, it's perfectly safe and filled with gentle surprises to put a smile on your face as you drift off. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy...
Oct 02, 2024•47 min•Ep 515•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: car driving on road Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Car, Autumn, Fire, Gratitude, Darkness, Friendship, Beverages. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll rejoin six childhood friends from a past autumn episode (A Peaceful Autumn Dinner Picnic). On this occasion, they have all been invited to a farmhouse in the countryside for a special reunion dinner. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 514•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: mountain forest ambience Includes mentions of: Food, Mirrors, Autumn, Fire, Enclosed Spaces, Walking, History, Religious Traditions, Art History, Architecture, Horses, Travel. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Anke will make her last stop on a tour of Bavaria, at Herrenchiemsee Castle. Its King Ludwig II's personal version of the Palace of Versailles, on its very own island in Lake Chiemsee. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGe...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 513•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Frankie Regalia Sound design: ocean waves, city street ambience Includes mentions of: Autumn, Fantastical Creatures, Architecture, Travel, Folklore, Fantasy, Literature & Literary History, Mythology, Inspiration, Creativity. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we continue our unique zodiac series. On this occasion, well follow Libra, who spends his day on earth at a literary festival in Edinburgh. A great lover of creativity and balance, we will join Libra in findi...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min•Ep 512•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: mountain forest ambience Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Mirrors, Autumn, Enclosed Spaces, Walking, Boat, History, Art History, Architecture, Caves, Darkness, Travel, Folklore, Fairytale, Mythology, Music, Religious Traditions. Welcome back, sleepyheads. In the third of four stories from this series, Anke takes a tour of Schloss Linderhof, which King Ludwig II called home more than any other palace. Its the smallest of his c...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 511•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: sea waves Includes mentions of: Boat, Mythology, Forest at Night, Darkness, Fantastical Elements, Worries. Welcome back, sleepyheads. It's time to join Hercules again as he begins his ninth quest. In this adaptation of the myth known as "The Belt of Hippolyta," Hercules aim is to somehow get the queen's leather belt, but ideally, without resorting to conflict. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. ...
Sep 16, 2024•59 min•Ep 510•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: mountain forest ambience Includes mentions of: Autumn, Walking, History, Religious Traditions, Art History, Architecture, Music, Travel, Folklore, Literature & Literary History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Following on from last week's story, set at Schloss Neuschwanstein, tonight Anke visits its magnificent neighbour, Hohenschwangau Castle. Its just a short walk through the gorgeous woodland to the bright yellow fortress on a lower hillside. ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 509•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: birdsong, leafy breeze Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Spring, History, Birthdays, Fashion, Friendship, Driving, Car, Alcohol. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, were heading back in time to 1920s London, where well meet Hattie. Shes celebrating her birthday with afternoon tea in a very grand hotel. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlist...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min•Ep 508•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: mountain forest ambience Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Bodies of Water, Death, Car, Autumn, Walking, History, Religious Traditions, Art History, Architecture, Birds, Driving, Music, Travel, Literature & Literary History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the first of a four-part series, we'll visit a special and historic Bavarian castle, Schloss Neuschwanstein - the inspiration for Walt Disney's fairytale castle logo. Support our ...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 507•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gssl Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: quiet town square ambience, footsteps, distant waves Includes mentions of: Food, Cats, Bodies of Water, Summer, Walking, History, Travel, Beverages. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be strolling through a quiet seaside town in Bulgaria, exploring the wonders of the Black Sea coast. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stor...
Sep 02, 2024•54 min•Ep 506•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Laila Weir Sound design: roller coaster, theme park ambience Includes mentions of: Heights, Train, Carnival. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be exploring the origins of one of the worlds favorite forms of entertainment roller coasters. Though the story will make some reference to the speed and thrill of roller coasters, weve adapted it to suit a bedtime rhythm. Watch, listen and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe whi...
Aug 28, 2024•53 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Frankie Regalia Sound design: cosmic drone, mountain valley ambience Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Cooking, Summer, Autumn, Music, Fantastical Elements, Art, Inspiration, Creativity, Beverages. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we come to the sixth star sign in our series of stories about the characters of the zodiac spending a day in the modern world. As Virgo pays her visit, we will see pieces of her story manifest in the works of art created aro...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Arif Hodzic Writer: Laila Weir Sound design: ocean waves Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Swimming, Animals, Birds, Science & Nature, Travel, Family. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be joining Johari in Florida, where she enjoys a relaxing walk along the beach in search of beautiful seashells. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stories and meditations on ou...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: leafy breeze, crickets Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Children, Mirrors, Death, Autumn, Winter, Romance, Fantastical Creatures, Fairytale, Fantasy, Friendship, Worries, Parents, Family, Uncertainty, Pregnancy. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we bring you another classic fairytale, adapted and tweaked into our usual, sleepy style. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Nadine Brown Writer: Lottie Finklaire Sound design: garden birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Summer, Gratitude, Cows, Mindfulness, Bicycle, Farming. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be going on a gentle summertime adventure through the British countryside on an old-fashioned bicycle. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stories and meditations on ourSlumbe...
Aug 14, 2024•45 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Jessica Miller Sound design: city hum, birdsong Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight we've stitched together four sweet, sleepy stories into one long-length episode. We think you're going to love it! A Sleepy Day in the Life of a London Mouse (5:20) A Sleepy Day in the Life of a Paris Sparrow (40:05) A Sleepy Day in the Life of an Istanbul Cat (1:06:25) A Sleepy Day in the Life of a Roman Fox (1:34:55) Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouT...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Shady Grove Oliver Sound design: light rain on window, gentle birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Friendship, Baking, Worries, Work, Rain, Gratitude, Change. Welcome back, sleepyheads. It's a special one tonight, as we celebrate episode 500 of Get Sleepy! To mark the occasion, we'll return to Lily's cosy bakery, where some familiar friends come and go while she bakes treats for Simon's bookshop re-opening. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on th...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: gentle waves, crickets Includes mentions of: Alcohol, Wine, Forest at Night, Mythology, Animals, Horses. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, it's time for Hercules' eighth labour, as he goes in search of some special horses. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our stories and meditations on ourSlumber Studios Spotify profile. Support ou...
Aug 07, 2024•54 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Jessica Miller Sound design: leafy breeze, morning birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Cooking Summer, Walking, History, Animals, Art, Architecture, Travel. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is the fourth installment in our unique day in the life of city animals series. This time, we're in the Italian capital of Rome, where we find a sweet red fox named Leonardo. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe w...
Aug 05, 2024•40 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast 
