Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: crackling fireplace Includes mentions of: Food, Children, Nostalgia, Winter, Fire, History, Gratitude, Ice & Snow, US History, Americana, Work, Parents, Family. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll pay a fascinating visit to 19th-century New England, USA. Its the sparkling first evening of the winter ice harvest - a time before electric refrigeration - when ordinary farmers and labourers in the area gathered together to pull massi...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 440•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: snowfall, gustry wind Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Cats, Children, Cooking, Winter, Fire, Beverages, Ice & Snow, Birds, Humour, Parents. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well follow along as Auggie the cat experiences the unusual household activities that come with an unexpected snow day. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep 439•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Abbe Opher Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: gentle birdsong Includes mentions of: Magic, Mirrors, Enclosed Spaces, Fantastical Creatures, Religious Traditions, Folklore. Welcome back, sleepyheads. From celestial chariots to powerful deities, the sun has inspired countless stories in cultures across the world.As you drift off to sleep tonight, youll discover a few of these dreamy tales. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while...
Jan 10, 2024•47 min•Ep 438•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: crickets Includes mentions of: Food, Walking, Fantastical Creatures, Animals, Horses, Fantastical Elements, Mythology, Battle. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonights story is the first episode in a 12-part series -the 12 Labours of Hercules.This evening, well get to know our hero, and join him at the beginning of his epic quest as he tries to defeat the lion of Nemea. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube cha...
Jan 08, 2024•56 min•Ep 437•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jo Steer Sound design: ocean waves, sea breeze Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Science & Nature, History, Travel, Summer, Boats, Animals, Ice & Snow, Birds. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well follow in the footsteps of historic pioneers, to a land of ice sheets and stunning white mountains. Well spot whales, penguins, and much more, before returning to the comfort of our lovely warm ship. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTu...
Jan 03, 2024•57 min•Ep 436•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Elizabeth Grace Writer: Laila Weir Sound design: blustery wind Includes mentions of: Food, Cooking, Alcohol, Winter. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a soothing story about a woman named Magali preparing a traditional winters meal from the Provence region of southern France. 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. ...
Jan 01, 2024•42 min•Ep 435•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Nicole Griffin Sound design: crackling bonfire Includes mentions of: Fire, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, New Year's, Gratitude, Darkness, Mindfulness. Wishing a Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners! Tonight's meditation is designed to help you process and release the past year and plant new seeds of intention for the year to come. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various pl...
Dec 31, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: bell tower chimes, cheerful crowd ambience Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Winter, History, New Year's. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well take a journey back in time and learn all about the origins of a classic New Years tradition - the Times Square ball drop - from the early examples of time balls to our modern-day celebrations. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 434•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Christa Adams Sound design: footsteps in snow Includes mentions of: Food, Winter, Fire, Walking, Animals, Beverages, Ice & Snow, Ice Skating, Science & Nature, Rabbits. Merry Christmas, sleepyheads! Tonight's befittingly wintry tale takes us on a pleasant wander through a snowy forest, where a treehouse cafe with a roaring bonfire awaits us in the middle of the woods. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while yo...
Dec 25, 2023•47 min•Ep 433•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: evening city ambience, jingle bells Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Magic, Nostalgia, Children, Christmas, Train, Winter, Ice & Snow, Fantastical Elements. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Ellie finds herself an honoured guest in a truly magical Christmas village. Even as an adult, she discovers that holiday dreams really can come true, if you let yourself believe they are possible. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on the...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 432•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gssl Writer: Frankie Regalia Sound design: valley stream Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Winter, Fire, Enclosed Spaces, History, Fantastical Creatures, Darkness, Dancing, Folklore, Fantasy, Yule, Music. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we journey to the Boyne Valley in County Meath, Ireland. It is a special night at the ancient site of Newgrange and an ancient tradition is enacted once again. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channe...
Dec 18, 2023•43 min•Ep 431•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Nadine Brown Writer: Shady Grove Oliver Sound design: wintry storm Welcome back, sleepyheads. We have a special, festive treat for you tonight! We're re-releasing one of our first-ever Christmas episodes from the Get Sleepy archives, where well take a trip to a very cold, but very special village where toy trains come to life. If you've got little ones in your life, they can hear this episode on our brand new podcast,Snuggle. Be sure to hit the follow button while you're there: Snuggle...
Dec 17, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: calm town ambience, footsteps on cobbles Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Children, Christmas, Winter, Beverages, Alcohol, Travel, Religious Traditions. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we're bringing some extra festivity to your dreams, with a cosy stroll through a charming German Christmas market. Together with the locals, we'll celebrate music, crafts, delicious foods, and the wonder of childhood. Watch, listen, and comme...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 430•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Jillian Bedell Sound design: ticking clock, distant waves Includes mentions of: Friendship, Food, Christmas, Winter, Seafood, Fishing, Animals, Forest at Night. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well join a lady called Mara as she enjoys an evening of cosiness and tradition in her coastal town. 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 ourS...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 429•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: distant city ambience, light snowfall Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Winter, History, Gratitude, Fantastical Creatures, Animals, Architecture, Ice & Snow, US History, Travel, Shakespeare, Fantastical Elements, Fantasy, Literature & Literary History, Dreams. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well get a very special pass inside one of the worlds greatest libraries, in New York City. In contrast to our usual daytime library visits, we...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 428•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Arif Hodzic Writer: Kayla Kurin Sound design: wintry breeze, snowfall Includes mentions of: Food, Fantastical Elements, Friendship, Gratitude, Religious Traditions, Winter, Cooking, Children. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be hearing a sleepy Chanukah story in which a familys fortunes change after they receive a visit from a rather mysterious stranger. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various p...
Dec 04, 2023•45 min•Ep 427•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gssl Writer: Alexandra Turney Sound design: crackling fireplace Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Children, Winter, Fire, Ice & Snow, Fantastical Elements, Folklore, Fantasy. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's episode is a story within a story. A mother tells her young daughter a mythical tale about why every snowflake is unique. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlistsof our ...
Nov 29, 2023•47 min•Ep 426•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Shady Grove Oliver Sound design: thunderstorm Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Baking, Cooking, Flooding, Thunderstorm, Darkness, Autumn, Friendship. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be returning to Lily's bakery for our seventh visit to this now-familiar place. Stormy weather is in the forecast and friends new and old will come together once again in their home away from home. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel...
Nov 27, 2023•50 min•Ep 425•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Christa Adams Sound design: crackling fireplace Includes mentions of: Autumn, Winter, Fire, Gratitude, Beverages, Ice & Snow. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well join Sara in her lovely mountain cabin once again. Shes knitting a jumper to keep her cosy and warm during the cold winter months. The fireplace is crackling, the snow is soon to be falling, and music floats through the air from her record player. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sl...
Nov 22, 2023•57 min•Ep 424•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: TK Kellman Writer: Chase Doan Sound design: hot spring, birdsong Includes mentions of: Heights, Bodies of Water, Car, Autumn, Walking, Swimming, Animals, Architecture, Horses, US History, Driving, Science & Nature, Travel, Spa. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Following on from last nights story, we're returning to Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Well start from where we left off last time at the hot springs, ready to relax. There are still many things left to see and do, on this adventure through...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 423•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: TK Kellman Writer: Chase Doan Sound design: car driving on bumpy road Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Bodies of Water, Car, Autumn, Walking, Ice & Snow, US History, Driving, Science & Nature, Travel, Hiking. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be travelling to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where autumn has just arrived. This small mountain town is home to the worlds deepest natural hot springs. * Check back tomorrow night to hear part 2! Watch, listen, and commenton this episode...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 422•Transcript available on Metacast We're excited to announce the newest show by Slumber Studios! It's called Snuggle, and it features cozy stories for kids. Whether it's for bedtime, naptime, or just for fun, Snuggle offers a calming world of imagination thats safe for all ages. Listen to this teaser episode for a preview of the show, or use the links below to follow us on your preferred podcast player. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snuggle-kids-stories/id1714672018 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1...
Nov 16, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Featuring an expanded soundscape, including sounds of the woodland, wildlife, camp ambience, rivers, bonfires and more! Includes mentions of: Food, Autumn, Winter, Fire, Walking, Animals, Beverages, Ice & Snow, Birds, Darkness, Music, Forest at Night, Humour, Folklore, Literature & Literary History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in a follow up to 'Dreams of Sherwood Forest', we return to Robin Hood's secret glen, deep in the English woods. The...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 421•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Heather Foster Writer: Nicole Griffin Sound design: mountain river, birdsong Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Bodies of Water, Cars, Autumn, Walking, Gratitude, Animals, Science & Nature, Hiking. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will join Meg and her dogs Holly, Maple, and Drizzle as they adventure through the wooded hiking trails of Bend, Oregon on a beautiful fall day. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there!...
Nov 13, 2023•43 min•Ep 420•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Divya Tiwari Sound design: market ambience, crickets Includes mentions of: Autumn, Fire, Religious Traditions, History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will take a journey through the celebrations of Diwali, an Indian festival. It is a night of togetherness and joy, good food and family. 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 ourSlu...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 419•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Simon Mattacks Writer: Jessica Miller Sound design: city morning birdsong, leaves blowing across pavement Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Flying, Autumn, History, Animals, Architecture, Birds, Travel, Art, Art History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is all about one of Pariss feathered residents: a common sparrow, with fluffy grey feathers at her belly and sleek brown feathers across her wings, shiny dark eyes, and slender pink feet that cant help tip-tapping when she ...
Nov 06, 2023•38 min•Ep 418•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Delaney Gibbs Sound design: birdsong Includes mentions of: Birds, Autumn, Science & Nature. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be learning about the fascinating science of bird migration. Autumn is the season when many types of birds begin their annual journey, hundreds or thousands of miles, in search of cosier places to spend the winter months. Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjo...
Nov 01, 2023•53 min•Ep 417•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Shady Grove Oliver Sound design: car driving, distant thunder Includes mentions of: Ghosts, Eerie Scenes, Mirrors, Autumn, Darkness, Fantastical Elements, Halloween, Rain, Thunderstorm. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, well be visiting an old Victorian mansion on a hill on a dark and stormy night. Who knows what strange and mysterious things well find there? Watch, listen, and commenton this episode on theGet Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're th...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep 416•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gssl Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: leafy breeze, Paris ambience Includes mentions of: Magic, Bodies of Water, Ghosts, Eerie Scenes, Mirrors, Autumn, Enclosed Spaces, History, Architecture, Darkness, Music, Literature. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll go on a very special dreamworld tour of one of the greatest monuments of Paris the legendary Palais Garnier. You might anticipate a small brush with the supernatural but dont worry, any spirits haunting our ...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep 415•Transcript available on Metacast Narrator: Thomas Jones Writer: Alicia Steffann Sound design: rain & thunderstorm Includes mentions of: Food, Dogs, Ghosts, Eerie Scenes, Autumn, Enclosed Spaces, Alcohol, Darkness, Forest at Night, Fantastical Elements, Fantasy, Humour. Welcome back, sleepyheads. In tonight's autumnal tale, well travel along with a plucky young man named Hans, who seems to fear nothing whatsoever.Although it will fit the Halloween mood, this long-length story is meant to inspire more amusement and pleasant sleep...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Ep 414•Transcript available on Metacast 
