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Sleep will be easy as you learn about historical scams

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Release Date: 07/17/2023

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Hi friends. Unfortunately my chest and voice are still wrecked from having the flu so I can’t record anything that people would want to listen to. So here’s the second part of 2023’s Halloween reading.   Be warned that traditional Halloween traditions may be a bit disturbing, but I left out the nasty stuff. This spooky episode shouldn’t leave you sleepless. We continue the exploration of how pagan traditions were subsumed into Christianity, and how even some Christian traditions began to be viewed negatively after this association was created. We also finish off with a few fun...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Sorry friends, back to school time means my daughter has brought home a fun new illness which means I have no voice or energy, so I’m pulling this weird one out of the archive. Be warned that traditional Halloween traditions may be a bit disturbing, but I left out the nasty stuff. This spooky episode shouldn’t leave you sleepless. Learn some of the traditions and tales of continental Europe, including the surprising revelation that Britain was considered to be the ‘Land of the Dead’ by communities on the Channel coast of France. As the mysterious land they could see on clear days was...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

A century old Astronomy text book is a fascinating thing. It’s amazing to see what was known 100 years ago, and what was still speculation based on very logical application of physics. As you fall asleep you will learn about how it was believed the sun produces heat, how long it will continue to shine, and about the structure of the solar system. Story (03:12)  Find Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd   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...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Pride and Prejudice Part 07 – Jane’s Heartbreak and a Wedding A return to the Jane Auten bedtime classic this week as we pick up on a conversation between Lizzy and Jane Bennett. Jane won’t believe that her romance was interfered with by her beau’s family, and will you be asleep by the time she learns the truth? Story (02:57) Find Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 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. ...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Republic by Plato This one should help you sleep as we pick up in the middle of a discussion about the morality of representing the negative aspects of the behaviours of the Gods. And then it moves in to whether actors should be allowed to pretend. It’s all confusing and self-indulgent so I’m sure this will be the recipe to a night’s rest. Story (03:23)  Find The Republic by Plato 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. ...

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REPOST - Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens As the year draws to a close and we keep occupied with holiday celebration and organising we are replaying an older episode from 2022. I keep life away from Sleepy Time Tales, as it’s intended as a refuge and respite, but I do want to acknowledge that for me, and many others, it’s been a rough year. Although for me it has also seen a lot of growth, change and joy. For others the year has been short of joy and the future may seem a bit dark. But with love, respect and community we can face the challenges ahead. And I will be here to try help...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens – Christmas Present to the Future We pick up for this year’s continuation of A Christmas Carol as Scrooge’s time with the Ghost of Christmas Present starts to come to a close, and things take a dark turn. The Ghost of Christmas Future is here, and its somewhat macabre as we learn about a mysterious deceased person, the reactions to their passing and see their effects being sold off. But who is the subject? I’m sure we know, but you will be asleep before learning. Story (03:24)  Find A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Supporting Sleepy...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Santa Claus and Select Christmas Stories for Bedtime For this holiday reading we return to the traditional reading of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum to help  you sleep. As you doze off he learns how to deal with chimneys disappearing, and he becomes immortal. And the story ends early, so there are a selection of short stories and poems from the Pearl Story Book to finish up. A Christmas Song The Shepard Maiden’s Gift Christmas Gifts A Night with Santa Claus Story (03:04)  Find The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Find The Pearl...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Bellarion the Fortunate : A Romance by Rafael Sabatini In this week’s sleepy bedtime story we pick up at an exciting time as our protagonist is struggling to escape from authorities after him for a crime he didn’t commit. Bellarion gets away and gets discovered by a noble woman who sees fit to help him, but what are her motivations? Story (02:52)  Find Bellarion the Fortunate : A Romance by Rafael Sabatini 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. ...

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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson A new pastoral work for your enjoyment and bedtime consideration as we read Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Nature. A tour de force of language and insight into the beauty of the natural world. It is a gorgeous read, but I did struggle to stay awake reading it, so I predict a good night’s sleep for you! Story (03:07) Find Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson 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. ...

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Sleep will be easy as you learn about historical scams

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions Volume 1 by Charles Mackay

People fall for scams and misinformation on social media all the time. But even without the internet people used to get scammed and follow unfortunate trends to personal and social ruin.

We pick up this week on the French speculation on the output of colonial territories in the reginal era.

While it is quite fascinating, it’s also very dry so the way I tell you these events will have you sleeping and snoozing very soon.

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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

https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones

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 Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions Volume 1 by Charles Mackay

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/636

 

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

·         If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at paypal.me/sleepytimetales

·         Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones

·         Or check out our new Merch store up at TeePublic where you can buy Sleepy Time Tales merch or even cool works from other creators. Go to https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=25247

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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.

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