Sleepy Time Tales Podcast Creating A Restful Mindset Through Relaxing Bedtime Stories

      Tonight’s story to help you sleep is from a work by Charles Garvice.     A rough Australian mining town in the 19th Century is a strange place for a young girl. But when a baby is found by the mailman the whole town adopts the child and takes good care of her as she grows into a wilful young woman.     From ‘Just A Girl by Charles Garvice     As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule.       Story 15:19      Find ‘Just A Girl’ on Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57166       Patreon Support this podcast     I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of December all new $5 patrons will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up.     Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of th

Of sleep, psychics and scoundrels The paraphernalia of the fortune teller? Are some for real? Maybe, but many are charlatans. Sleep comes when the mind is unstressed, so let's wash away the tension with a bedtime story, told in a way that won't keep you too focused. Believe what you will about psychics and faith healers, many are not what they seem. But will you find sleep comes for you during the story of what happens to Professor Mortikali as he does some palm and tarot readings. Before getting a visit from a mysterious stranger who turns out to be all too familiar From ‘The Swampers’ by Hume Nisbet A note about the stories As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule. Story 12:25 Find ‘The Swampers’ on Project Gutenberg Australia http://gutenberg.net.au/ebo

Where does Santa come from. What is the root of his spirit of generosity? Will you be sleeping by the time he reaches his epiphany? Let’s Hope so! From ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ by L. Frank Baum As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule. Story 16:21 (11:21) Support this podcast Find ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ on Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/520 Patreon I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of December all new $5 patrons will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the December I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers la

The beginning of a grand adventure often isn’t exciting. The detailed account of rebuilding a ship will help you sleep as the various merits of timbers get discussed and described while slumber creeps up on you.   From ‘Sailing Alone Around The World’ By Joshua Slocum   As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule.     Story 14:30     Find Sailing Alone Around The World on Project Gutenberg     Support this podcast   Patreon     I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of December all new $5 patrons will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up.     Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the December I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bon

  042 – A Sleepy Bedtime Reading – Under Two Flags   A tales of class and the military, sometimes fascinating, sometimes soporific. You’ll find sleep coming as I share the story of a guardsman facing his greatest trials, a brother needing money and standing at attention at the opening of parliament.   As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule.     Story 15:17    Find ‘Under Two Flags’ on Project Gutenberg   Patreon   I’m running a couple of time limited bonuses here. Up till the end of December all new $5 patrons will receive a postcard in the mail. So, if something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up.   Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the December I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all

The history of alchemy may put you to sleep. But a day at the store isn’t a snooze. Join our intrepid host as he tries to bring you the truth, but will you stay awake? Story 16:02  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 up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial. And please, let me know if you sign up so I can thank you on the show. Please Share If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stres

Tonight’s story from H.G. Wells takes a dark turn, but the way I tell it you won’t find sleep a stranger. Earth has a close cosmic encounter with an astronomical event, but your slumber will come before the disaster. This episode guests stars some local birdlife. So if you hear weird squawking, that’s hadeda calls. Story 16:41 Find ‘Tales of Space and Time’ on Project Gutenberg 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 up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytim

Always Be my Maybe will absolutely not bore you to sleep. But maybe my review and waffling will help you get some rest. Story 16:30  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHBcWHY9lN4 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 up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial. And please, let me know if you sign up so I can thank you on the show. Please Share If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses

038 – Driving to Sleep – Southcliffe Manor 02   The Lady of the house is learning to drive, but will the Butler’s introspection be enough to stop you from sleeping? The story is a snooze, but will give you pleasant dreams.   Story 17:12   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 up.   Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later.   Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales   Audible partnership   Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial.   And please, let me know if you sign up so I can thank you on the show.   Please Share   If

Our mission to sleep returns us to the town of Mutewallow. What mysteries hide in the woods outside the town and will it keep you awake at bedtime?   Story 17:42   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 up.   Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later.   Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales   Audible partnership   Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial.   And please, let me know if you sign up so I can thank you on the show.   Please Share   If you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stress

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 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 up.   Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but audio will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later.   Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales   Audible partnership   Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-da

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 up.   Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but it will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later.   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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month.   Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales   Audible partnership   Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to ke

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 appealing, sign up.  Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but it will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later.  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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month.  Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales  Audible partnership  Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time

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 something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but it will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. 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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s signific

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 something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but it will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. 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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant r

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 something touristy from Africa sounds appealing, sign up. Also, if the Patreon reaches $50 a month by the end of the November I will do a video episode! The video will be for Patrons, but it will be released as a bonus for all subscribers later. 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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s signific

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 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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial.   And please, let me know if you sign up so I can thank you on the show. Please Share If you’re enjoying the

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 upgrades. Cover costs and hopefully, ultimately do this work full time. There are benefits to all patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month. Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales 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 friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media. Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audibl

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 patrons, even those who can only afford $1 a month.   Find it at patreon.com/sleepytimetales   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 friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit.   So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.   Audible partnership   Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go

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 friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media. Support this podcast Audible partnership Treat yourself to a free audiobook to keep from Audible’s significant range, and help Sleepy Time Tales to keep the lights on and grow. Go to Audibletrial/sleepytime and sign up for a free 30-day trial. Affiliate link Do you listen to the podcast on earbuds or headphones? Have you tried a headphone designed specifically for the purpose? Try these Bluetooth padded headphones to help you get