Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin You’ll definitely get some sleep tonight as you learn more than most would care to about the breeds and characteristics of pigeons. Catch some zzz’s as Darwin theorises that domesticated pigeons developed after people started to breed them. Story (07:22) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store....

From Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Your sleep won’t be disturbed like that of our narrator. Things take a creepy turn, but it’s probably the company and unfamiliar environment that’s the reason behind the ghost he sees. Right? Story (06:38) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feat...

A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries by George Grant You’ll definitely sleep as I tell you about the invention of such important discoveries as paper. Things we find so ordinary today, but which changed society. Story (07:37) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great T...

From The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Things are getting tense for our narrator, this story gets a bit creepy, but we know he makes it out. And the way I tell the story you won’t have any problem sleeping! Story (06:50) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share...

From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd We take a whistle stop tour through the history of astronomy, form the Greeks, to the Arabs, to Copernicus and Tycho. But despite the speed we go through history this will not stop you from getting your sleep tonight. Story (06:46) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visua...

We pick up a way in for tonight’s bedtime story. Meg goes and spends time at her wealthy frond, it starts well, but things take a turn she’s not proud of. Story (07:12) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share the works of other creators; expose them to my a...

It’s taken a while for us to get to the stories of female composers as we listen to this sleepy nonfiction, but we get there by the end. But I don’t think you’ll be awake to learn about them tonight. 😊 Story (07:25) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share...

We return to a classic bedtime story for all ages, and things are starting to happen. Mary finds the garden, and a plan hatches but will you still be awake when you find out what she’s thinking? Story (07:25) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share the work...

You know what? I didn’t even try resist that pun in the title. 😊 The reading of a foundational textbook on geology is a great candidate for something vaguely interesting but ultimately soporific to help you get your night’s sleep. Story (07:20) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic fea...

Secrets and Mysteries Help the Sleepless – 152 – Lady Audley’s Secret Picking up where we left off many months ago, we learn about what the secret is of the new Lady of the Manor. But you will be counting sheep before the secret is revealed. Story (08:02) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great Tee...

Some ‘interesting’ history to help you get a restful night’s sleep as we learn together about the history of glass and how to tell modern glasswork from older creations. Story (08:21) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share the works of other creators; expo...

We return to the mysterious world beneath our own as our protagonist, who confusingly share a name with me, continues to look for his wife? Partner? And try reform his kingdom. And while this all sounds strange and exciting early 20 th century prose and the way I tell stories won’t keep you from sleeping. Story (07:35) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But...

A Catnap Compilation – Stories of Creation to Help you Sleep - 149 Because I work in the hospitality industry in a tourist town this time of year is very busy, so for your continued sleep and rest I’ve compiled a collection of gentle ‘myths’ created by Lord Dunsany from past Cat Nap bonus episodes. Stories are:             The Coming of the Sea             A Legend of the Dawn             When the...

Welcome to one of our Christmas traditions. L. Frank Baum’s home grown fairy tales of the early life of good old Santa. This one does get a bit exciting towards the end, but I’m sure you will be asleep before you get to the big battle. Also, this is the episode I forgot how to pronounce ‘contribute’ so feel free to have a giggle. 😊 Story (07:52) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to...

This year our story picks up at the coming of the Christmas Ghost. We learn about Ebeneezer’s sad childhood and his love for his dear sister. Well, we try, but sleep will come for you long before that event. Story (07:28) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to s...

A dry read tonight as we learn the history of perspectives of the Universe. This one will definitely help you get a good night’s sleep. Story (08:07) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share the works of other creators; expose them to my audience, allow thei...

More tales of the wicked bandit ‘King’ of the mountain. A lot of parochial attitudes to women, and a lot of unlikeable people abound in this episode. But will you still be awake when we reach the moment the narrator is struck by a beautiful woman? probably not. Story (07:31) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking adva...

Our protagonist is learning more about our future and makes a slightly upsetting discovery about the future of humanity, as his sleep is disturbed. But yours won’t be. Story (06:43) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that allows me to share the works of other creators; expose...

Apparently through most of the renaissance a woman’s place was to support her husband. But it’s still quite interesting to see how the relationships of composers worked out, but not interesting enough to keep sleep away. Story (07:21) New Merch Store!! I’ve partnered with TeePublic to setup a new merch store. But because I’m no visual artist I’m taking advantage of a great TeePublic feature that a...

Your insomnia will be challenged by tonight’s bedtime readings and we have not one, but two tomes about the operation of a mail service. Details of the day to day process of running a post office in Canada, and  proposal for an international mail service for Britain. One thing’s for sure is this won’t be keeping you awake tonight. Story (07:39) Find General Instructions for the Guidance of Post Of...

Not too much happens in this episode, so I’m sure you won’t have any trouble sleeping. Apparently this is an apocalyptic novel, but so far it’s just social manoeuvring. Of course that works out for the best. Story (07:18) Find The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18247 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcas...

Be warned, this episode about the history of Halloween gets a bit dark, bit I don’t think it’s anything too disturbing. You’ll be fast asleep as stories of the Sidhe and Christianity overwriting ancient harvest celebrations and the like wash over you in soporific detail. Story (07:21) Find The Book of Hallowe'en by Ruth Edna Kelley https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20644 Supporting Sleepy Time...

A lot of sleep happens in this episode as Jane Bennet catches a cold. Also a lot of real Mean Girls stuff going on. But hopefully you’re asleep before we get to the real annoying people. Story (06:49) Find Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there...

Things were getting exciting when last we left this sleepy story, but life has settled down for our protagonists as they get to know their neighbours. This tale will for sure cure your insomnia as we start to get a few hints about the truth of their trip. Story (07:11) Find The Hill of Adventure by Cornelia Meigs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57833 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like...

Sleep is important on an evolutionary scale, but it’s a struggle for us in the year of 2021. Maybe the writings and musings of Charles Darwin can help, as we learn the basis for his philosophy, and how he was nearly beaten to publication! Story (07:20) Find On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1228 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If...