Fast Friends and Sleepy Times in Moby Dick

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Release Date: 06/05/2023

A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture As you get ready to sleep tonight, find yourself engrossed in the stories of some of the great Florentine master of renaissance art. We pick up the story of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and he moves from patron to patron. Then as you doze off in your bed we move on to the cranky Michealangelo who denied his families desires of going into the trades to follow the muse. Then we finish up with a few lesser known artists, but you will be well asleep before then. Story (02:31) Find A History of Art for...

A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," close your eyes and listen along to the tale of Golden Walter as he travels across the mysterious new world and encounters a strange Dwarf, a beautiful maiden with whom he promptly falls in love and the beautiful and intimidating Lady. Feel the call of sleep come as his encounters go from the scary and strange to the wonderful to the daunting, and see if it comes for you before he gets to his destination. Story (03:07) Find The Wood Beyond the World by...

Sleep time - Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd – Telescopes, Spectrographs and Altitude

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Sleep time - Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd – Telescopes, Spectrographs and Altitude In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," we dive into the mesmerizing world of astronomy with a soothing exploration of "Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies" by David P. Todd. We'll discuss the invaluable role of the spectroscope in unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos and delve into the intricate details of why constructing telescopes at higher altitudes is so beneficial. Let the calming cadence of our narration and the fascinating yet tranquil subject...

The Republic by Plato - Sleepy Philosophy

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Republic by Plato Philosophy seems the ideal thing to listen to to help you sleep. I recorded this in the middle of the day and completely zoned out and nearly dozed off so I can barely tell you what the conversation between Socrates and his friends was about. So I’m confident that the discussion of whether God can create evil, whether children should learn from false fables and ummmm, other stuff will help sleep come for you as quickly as you’d hope. Story (02:49) Find The Republic by Plato Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and...

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen For this week’s bedtime story for all ages, drift off to sleep amidst tales of romantic shenanigans, manipulation, and gossip from the world of Jane Austen. Join us as we recount the latest entanglements in Meryton: Jane's romance seems doomed, Lizzy's cousin shifts his attention to a neighbor, and Mrs. Bennet is as insufferable as ever. With a soothing narration designed to lull you into a peaceful slumber, you’ll find yourself gently slipping into dreams, undisturbed by the charming chaos of the Bennet family and their acquaintances. Sweet dreams! ...

Bedtime Philosophy to help You Sleep - Stories for all ages

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The ethics of rhetoric by Richard M. Weaver Ever wondered about the differences between rhetoric and dialectic? Or the moral obligations of the rhetorician? Probably not, and I’m not sure if you will learn anything here because this is truly the most boring thing to read to you at bed time. I make very few guarantees, but this *will* help you sleep. Story (02:43) Find The Ethics of Rhetoric by Richard M. Weaver Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can...

Bellarion the Fortunate – Historical Adventures to Help You Sleep

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Bellarion the Fortunate – Historical Adventures to Help You Sleep We pick up out classic bedtime tale as Bellarion and the strange friar accept the hospitality of a family of peasants. The friar nearly leaves Bellarion behind and his strange behaviour becomes stranger until they get a ride with some mules. After lunch, and hopefully after you’ve fallen asleep, though the truth of the identity of the friar becomes clear as Bellarion finds himself in deep trouble. Story (02:56) Find Bellarion the Fortunate: A romance by Rafael Sabatini Supporting Sleepy Time...

A Series of Letters to Help You Sleep

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

A Series of Letters to Help You Sleep Elizabeth Montagu was a power player in politics and women’s suffrage later in life, and her earlier letters are a fascinating insight into the precocious mind and attitudes of a woman of her day. But if like me the appeal of gossip is limited, I’m sure this will help you fall asleep. Story (03:04) Find Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Bluestockings, Volumes 1 and 2 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can...

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – Heartbreak and Hope at Bedtime

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – Heartbreak and Hope at Bedtime We return to this popular classic bedtime story as Matthew Cuthbert is bringing home his unexpected new family member. While he was expecting a boy for manual labour he finds himself charmed by the lively and gregarious Anne. But as you start to fall asleep, they get to Green Gables and the forbidding Marilla is less charmed with the young surprise. Anne alternates between joy and sadness as you drift off to a your well needed night of sleep. Story (03:16) Find Anne of Green Gables by L. M....

The Dark Ages - A Sleepy History

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman – The Eastern Emperors This week’s sleepy episode sees us return to the ‘dark ages.’ When the mighty Roman Empire split in half the western half, the part actually based in Italy, was ruled by a succession of barbarian kings. But in the East, based in Constantinople, the empire was ruled by a number of Emperors who considered themselves Roman and had a period of relative peace. While you lie and wait for sleep to come, let me tell you about them. Story (02:53) Find The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman ...

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Fast Friends and Sleepy Times in Moby Dick

Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville

We pick up this week where we left off in Moby Dick a while ago. With out protagonist leaving church and stating to get to know his initially unwelcome housemate.

The sweet story of their growing friendship will help distract you from resisting sleep as you listen to Dave’s reading in this episode of the podcast.

So, get ready to relax, close your eyes, and let our stories transport you to a place of calmness and peacefulness. Sweet dreams!

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SleepPhones, our exciting new partnership

In our experience the best way to experience the bedtime stories of Sleepy Time Tales is with some type of headphone or earbud, but they can be cumbersome and uncomfortable.

So we’ve partnered SleepPhones, manufacturers of headphones designed specifically to sleep in! They use a thin speaker fitted to a comfortable headband and have options from the cost effective wired headphones to the convenient Bluetooth model and will work with Sleepy Time Tales to improve your night’s sleep. Use the below link to shop, and support Sleepy Time Tales

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Sleepy Time Tales Merch and Stuff

I’ve been putting up a lot of new designs on Teepublic

Not all of the designs are Sleepy Time Tales branded, actually most aren’t, so you can support the podcast without needing to emblazon the logo on yourself. 😊

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Find Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville

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Supporting Sleepy Time Tales

If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.

· You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales

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