127 – The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
Release Date: 07/26/2021
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Relax and get ready for a cozy night in with this week's episode of the Sleepy Time Tales Podcast! Tonight we continue our exploration of the work of Charles Darwin. Ever wanted to know the selection pressures on animals or plants? And what factors prevent explosive population growth? No? Don’t blame you and luckily you’ll be fast asleep very soon after starting this episode. Story (04:55) Need help with a Podcast? As you know I left my job at the end of July to spend more time with my family. To earn...
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Relax and get ready for a cozy night in with this week's episode of the Sleepy Time Tales Podcast! Tonight I am reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Join me as we look at this classic novel from the point of view of four sisters growing up in New England during the 19th century. We’re off to a picnic, party games and a tense game of croquet. This episode will lull you into a peaceful slumber. Let me be your guide to a good night's sleep as you drift away with Little Women. Story (06:49) !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m...
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Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd In this week’s podcast, we’ll be helping you fall asleep while telling you about the history and development of the telescope. Reflectors vs refractors, chromatic aberration, these are the topics that will help you get a good night’s sleep. Story (08:14) !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Magic Mind. A macha based energy shot that gives you energy and helps your concentration. I’ve personally tried the shots and I can attest to the benefits of...
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Tonight’s bedtime podcast to help you sleep is all about Lizzy Bennet learning more about Mr Darcy than she thought possible, and finding herself the target of Mr Collins’ affections, to her shock. Story (08:17) !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Magic Mind. A macha based energy shot that gives you energy and helps your concentration. I’ve personally tried the shots and I can attest to the benefits of regular use. Go to and enter the code SLEEPYTALES20 for a 20% discount...
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The Republic by Plato Plato has Socrates and friends debating Justice. And it’s just as boring as you’d think. I don’t usually make guarantees, but tonight’s podcast will help you sleep. Story (08:27) !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Magic Mind. A macha based energy shot that gives you energy and helps your concentration. I’ve personally tried the shots and I can attest to the benefits of regular use. Go to and enter the code SLEEPYTALES20 for a 20% discount on your order. And for a limited time...
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New Year Poetry Collection to Help You Sleep A collection of New Year Poems, mostly from lesser known poets, brought to you with thanks for your support over more than 200 episodes! And brought to you by Magic Mind The News-Boy's Dream Of The New Year by Kate Seymour Maclean The New-Year Babe by John Bannister Tabb New-Year’s Eve And New-Year’s Day by Bessie Rayner Parkes The Death of the Old Year by Alfred Tennyson. !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Magic Mind. A macha based energy shot that...
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The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills Stories of the gods and their origins and natures to help the sleepless get some rest at bedtime. Story (08:19) !!Magic Mind Partnership announcement!! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Magic Mind. A macha based energy shot that gives you energy and helps your concentration. I’ve personally tried the shots and I can attest to the benefits of regular use. Go to and enter the code SLEEPYTALES20 for a 20% discount on your order. And for a limited time Magic Mind is offering Sleepy Time Tales listeners up...
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A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens We pick up as Scrooge loses his great romance in Christmas Past and move into a visit to the Cratchits in Christmas Present. Story (08:00) Need help with a Podcast? As you know I left my job at the end of July to spend more time with my family. To earn a living, I have started a company to edit and produce podcasts. From basic podcast edits to full handling of all post-production tasks including show notes and publication. I’ve even found that doing all of the work setting up a podcast for...
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Back to our yearly visit with Claus as we learn about how he developed his friendship with the reindeer and began travelling further. Story (07:10) Need help with a Podcast? As you know I left my job at the end of July to spend more time with my family. To earn a living, I have started a company to edit and produce podcasts. From basic podcast edits to full handling of all post-production tasks including show notes and publication. I’ve even found that doing all of the work setting up a podcast for clients is quite...
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Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis We go into slumber inducing detail tonight as we learn more about the innovations of English Glass. You will definitely fall asleep to tonight’s podcast because I could barely stay awake recording. Story (06:59) Need help with a Podcast? As you know I left my job at the end of July to spend more time with my family. To earn a living, I have started a company to edit and produce podcasts. From basic podcast edits to full handling of all post-production tasks including show notes and publication. I’ve even found that...
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