Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Halloween season is upon us as children prepare for trick or treating and adults watch a bunch of horror movies. But what are the pagan origins of the season? What are some ancient Irish stories of Samhain? And will you be awake long enough for the spookiness that is contained in this episode, or will sleep take you first?   Story 17:36 Support this podcast   Patreon   I’m running a couple of time...

Alita Battle Angel is an action extravaganza, but will my droning waffling counter that and help you sleep? Here’s a bedtime story of cyborgs and adventure.   Story 15:11   Support this podcast Patreon   I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of November all new $5 patrons will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign...

The service staff at Southcliffe Manor can’t get to sleep as they are stressed and uncertain of the effect the new family will have on their bedtime. But it won’t keep you awake. Story 16:39 Support this podcast   Patreon  I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of October all new $5 patron will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds...

Is the story of a town of wizards celebrating their Halloween enough to keep you awake? With my voice droning in your ears you’ll be asleep well before the end. Welcome to season 2. Here's to a well rested future. Story 14:21 Support this podcast Patreon I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of October all new $5 patron will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if s...

Did you manage to stay awake for the cliff hanger in the last episode of the Rivers to the Stars series? When Raydn Camran encountered an alien craft? Will you stay awake that long again, or will sleep take you? Story 16:56  Support this podcast Patreon I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of October all new $5 patron will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if someth...

How did you enjoy the adventures of Buddy in your mission for a good night’s sleep? Come with me as I go through the season, some of the choices, changes and creative decisions which are probably less interesting than you’d hope. Support this podcast Patreon I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of October all new $5 patron will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if s...

As the end of the  first season of Sleepy Time Tales draws near something new to help you get some sleep. With the new season there will be a movie review every four weeks, so this is a taster of what will be coming.  As usual, if all goes well, you’ll be asleep by the end.  Spoilers for the Early part of the movie and Avengers Infinity War and Endgame.  Story: 16:23 Support this podcast Patreon C...

Humanity reached our closest star with very little drama, is their exploration of the new star system still snoozeworthy? Cure your insomnia with this latest chapter. Listen to the tale of humanity spreading to the stars and fall asleep by the end. Story: 15:21 Support this podcast Patreon Check out my Patreon to support my work. With your help I can improve sound quality with some equipment upgra...

Can you stay awake and resist sleep long enough to get to the end of this story? I hope not. Fall asleep to the tale of Buddy meeting the fair folk. Story: 16:23   Patreon Support this podcast   Check out my Patreon to support my work. With your help I can improve sound quality with some equipment upgrades. Cover costs and hopefully, ultimately do this work full time. There are benefits to all pat...

The Valkyries selected the bravest of fallen warriors to go to Valhalla, the great hall of Odin, but one, fell in with mortal men. The tragedy of Brunhilda may not be enough to prevent you from falling asleep. Story: 21:30  Please Share If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your...

The first human expedition to the stars arrives at Proxima Centauri. What adventures await? Will they keep you awake? Probably not! Story: 15:00   Shout outs True Crime SA Website:          https://truecrimesouthafrica.com/ Twitter”           https://twitter.com/TrueCrimeSA1   AnxZenity Podcast Mental Health podcast. One man’s battle with anxiety / panic disorder, and his drive to help others. Sho...

Buddy is taken to the woods by his gnome friends to meet the faeries. But will you be awake when he gets his surprise? Story: 16:25 Shout out AnxZenity Podcast - Mental Health podcast. One man’s battle with anxiety / panic disorder, and his drive to help others. http://anxzenity.podbean.com/ https://twitter.com/AnxZenity   Support this podcast Newsletter Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be inf...

A collection of 3 short stories for you to fall asleep to. Compiled by James A Honey published in 1910. We have warring ants, falsely accused monkeys and leopards scared of rams. Story: 14:25 Newsletter Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be informed about new episodes, blog posts, sleep resources and interesting products. newsletter.sleepytimetales.net Please Share If you’re enjoying the show, a...

The first in an ongoing investigative series about the population of a modern village of wizards. Bet this sounds fascinating, but you’ll be asleep before the interview with the badger.   Story: 11:48   If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances,...

Ep 021 – Diversions in Deep Space – Rivers to the Stars Pt 04 Our nearest neighbour star is very far away, some nights sleep feels like it’s 4 light years away. But join the crew of the star ship Zambezi as they close the distance and race robots and you will be sleeping among the stars in no time. Story: 11:44 If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and st...

Welcome to Cat-Naps. A quick something to slow the spinning mind and help you sleep. These weekly minisodes are going be exclusive to any supporters on Patreon or listeners on RadioPublic . If you are reading this, this is your free sample to see if you’re interested. 😊 This is a reading of a fascinating, if dry, short story published in 1875 about a fictional discovery of archaeological evidence...

It’s the final episode of the first season of Twin Peaks, maybe you’ll be asleep by the cliff hanger ending, maybe not, but I’ll help you get a good night’s rest. Story: 12:21 You dear listener have helped me to reach 20 episodes! This feels like a significant milestone, so it’s time for some changes.   First up, Twin Peaks episodes are not very popular with listeners, so this will be the last reg...

Buddy’s magical adventures are full of joy and fun, but my droning voice will make your eyelids so heavy you won’t even reach the end. You’ll be fast asleep before it gets interesting. *I heard that the episode cut out about halfway through, so I've uploaded a new version*   Story: 14:44   If you are a Facebook user, and are finding the show helpful, please consider giving it a review on the F...

While events in Twin Peaks seem to be building up to a head in the penultimate episode of the first season, I will help you relax and fall asleep before you get to anything too exciting.   Story: 15:04   If you are a Facebook user, and are finding the show helpful, please consider giving it a review on the Facebook page.   And of course, tell your friends, strangers, anyone who you think needs som...

While my voice isn’t the most beautiful you will ever hear, unlike our hero Orpheus I won’t leave you abandoned in the underworld. But I will help you get a good night’s rest. Fall asleep as I share another ancient myth.   Story: 14:06   If you are a Facebook user, and are finding the show helpful, please consider giving it a review on the Facebook page.   And of course, tell your friends, strange...

Are you struggling to get a good night's rest? Does sleep seem like a distant goal? Listen to me recap an episode of Twin Peaks told in a boring way with a droning voice, to help create a calm mindset and keep out the stresses of modern life to help you get a restful night.  *This episode has been replaced with an improved sound quality version* Things are building up to a head in tonight’s ep...

Are you struggling to get a good night's rest? Does sleep seem like a distant goal? Try Sleepy Time Tales, a sleep aid podcast designed around a relaxing bedtime story told in a boring way with a droning voice, to help create a calm mindset and keep out the stresses of modern life to help you get a restful night. *This episode has been updated with an improved sound quality version* We return...

The One Armed Man   If you’re struggling to fall asleep a sleep aid podcast may be the solution for you. Let me tell you a story in a way that slows your spinning mind and allows you to relax and drift away.  *this episode has been remastered and updated to improve quality* In tonight’s episode we return once again to the sleepy Washington town of Twin Peaks as Dale Cooper and his companions seem...

*Two apologies to start with. The episode is going up pretty late because I had a bit of a torrid week trying to outline tonights story, and the sound quality is a bit off because I was very SMRT and forgot to turn off the fishtank filter before improvising the whole episode*   Buddy has been visiting the gnomes for some time now, and he is curious about the lives of the goblins that the gnomes te...

*After I’d finished recording the audio for this episode news came out about the passing of Peggy Lipton, the actress who played Norma, the diner owner.   Even if one has never seen Twin Peaks you will recognise her from one of her many roles in television over the decades.*   So who killed Laura Palmer, as revealed in Dale Cooper’s dream? Oh, he forgot. Oops.   But Laura makes it to her funeral o...