Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

Encore #1: The Rainy Day Bakery Jul 3, 2026 2565 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Shady Grove Oliver ✍️ Sound effects: rainy morning 🌧️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have our very first Friday night encore episode, where we'll dip into the archives to bring you some of our all-time favourites from past years. What better way to start than with a return to the original Rainy Day Bakery episode – where we'll meet Lily and friends fo

Queen Seraphina and the White Doe Jul 2, 2026 2610 Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧 Writer: Mersiha Bruncevic ✍️ Sound effects: birdsong, garden warbler 🐦🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re going on a magical quest with Queen Seraphina and a mysterious white doe. They’ll join forces with the fairies to restore dreams and peaceful sleep to Seraphina’s kingdom. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fairytale, Animals, Fantastical Elements, Fantast

The Odyssey: Part 7 - The Return to Ithaca Jul 1, 2026 3395 Get Sleepy is now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, at long last – after 10 years of war, and another 10 years of travelling – Odysseus is about to set foot back on his homeland of Ithaca. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies of Water, Religious

A Relaxing Visit to Brighton Beach in the 1950s Jun 30, 2026 3120 Get Sleepy is now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: rolling waves, voices, gulls 🌊🗣️🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll journey back in time for a visit to 1950s Brighton, on the south-east coast of England. We’ll learn all about this historic resort as we explore the town in its heyday. 😴 Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Bodie

A Dreamy Day at the Wildlife Preserve Jun 29, 2026 3485 Get Sleepy - now coming to you 5 nights a week! Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound design: birdsong, cars on gravel 🐦🚙 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is inspired by a request from a lovely listener. You'll enjoy an accessible visit to a peaceful wildlife preserve, where you can see everything from tropical birds to lions and elephants. 😴 Includes mentions

Ada and the Robot Jun 24, 2026 2890 Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: MJ Lyons ✍️ Sound design: garden birdsong 🐦‍⬛🤖 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting a town on the day of the summer solstice, where a little girl is about to make friends with a gardening robot. 😴 Includes mentions of: Summer, Fantastical Elements, Children, Plants, Robots. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get

Freyja and the Prayers of Óttar (Norse Myths #6) Jun 22, 2026 2885 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound design: meadow ambience, birdsong 🐝 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re continuing our marvellous Norse mythology series. This time, we'll join Freyja as she embarks on an adventure in the name of a devoted follower. We will get an insight into her world, her duties, and her power. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Divination, An

Across the Pond (Bonus) Jun 19, 2026 3284 Narrators: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 & Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writers: Jo Steer & Alicia Steffann ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's special bonus story is something a little bit different. It takes the form of an email exchange between two friends – one in the UK, and one in the United States. 😴 Includes mentions of: Friendship, Dogs, Food, Beverages, Halloween, Christmas. Watch, listen and comment

A Peaceful Summer’s Evening at the Witch’s Cottage Jun 17, 2026 10890 Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️ Sound design: woodland ambience 🌲🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting Freya the witch in her cottage. It’s a lovely place to spend a summer. 😴 Includes mentions of: Witches, Magic, Fantasy, Cats, Beverages, Food, Summer. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Sleepy YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Relaxing Visit to Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii #3) Jun 15, 2026 3020 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: rainforest ambience 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the last of our three-part series, we’ll travel to the lush rainforest in Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, History, Science & Nature, Walking. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Sleepy Yo

Lizzy’s Dreamy Summer in 1970s Athens Jun 10, 2026 13290 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: morning birdsong, distant waves, distant traffic 🐦 🌊 🏍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re travelling to Greece in the late 1970s, where Lizzy and her friends are enjoying the summer of a lifetime. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, Nostalgia, Summer, Beach, Swimming, Food, City, Coffee, Friendship. Watch, listen and comment

A Relaxing Visit to the Place of Refuge (Hawaii #2) Jun 8, 2026 12660 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: waves crashing on the shore 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the second of three stories, we’ll explore an early Hawaiian royal area and sacred grounds, which are now a U.S. National Historical Park. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, History, Science & Nature, Religious Traditions, Archaeology, Walking. Watch, listen and

The Odyssey: Part 6 - The Sun God’s Cattle Jun 3, 2026 14490 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus recounts more adventures, including encounters with the Sirens, the monsters Scylla and Charybdis, and the fateful incident with the Sun God’s cattle. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies of Water, Underworld, Death, Ghosts, Fantastic

A Relaxing Visit to a Hawaiian Coral Reef (Hawaii #1) Jun 1, 2026 14490 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound design: floating on the sea 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll begin a three-part journey to a few of Hawaii’s natural wonders, first travelling to the beautiful world of coral reefs. We’ll be plunging into the cool waters just offshore to snorkel around and observe all the magical creatures there. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals,

Thor and the Cauldron of Hymir (Norse Myths #5) May 27, 2026 2890 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will accompany Thor on a legendary fishing trip where he catches more than just a few fish. We will let the god of thunder do the heavy lifting whilst we relax and fall asleep. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fish, Fishing, Friendship, Underwater Scenes, Fantastical Creatures, Fantast

The Butterworths and the Magic Swing May 25, 2026 14490 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️Sound effects: cheerful birdsong 🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll be travelling to distant lands with twin brothers Richard and Henry, and their magical swing. 😴 Includes mentions of: Children, Parents, Siblings, Family, Fantastical Elements, Magic, Food. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Sleepy You

A Peaceful Evening in the Moroccan Countryside (Morocco #2) May 20, 2026 2964 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️ Sound design: cicadas, evening birdsong 🌅 🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re returning to Morocco for another relaxing adventure to conclude our two-part journey. This time, we’re visiting a geological wonder – a rock formation known as Imi n’Ifri Natural Bridge. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Hiking, Beverages, Heights.

A Dreamy Hike to the Akchour Waterfalls (Morocco #1) May 18, 2026 9060 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kathleen Fowlds ✍️ Sound design: African birdsong 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll embark on the first of a two-part journey exploring some of Morocco’s natural wonders. We begin in the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco. Nestled in these mountains is a hidden gem – the Akchour waterfalls. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Hiking, Bodies of Wate

A Rainy Afternoon with the First Ladies’ Dresses May 13, 2026 3325 Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound design: busy city street, heavy rain 🏙️ 🌧️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we're in Washington D.C. with a history teacher named Natalie. She'll be exploring the Museum of American History, and in particular, its collection of gowns worn by historical First Ladies. 😴 Includes mentions of: US History, Fashion, Gender, Roaring Twenti

A Dreamy Day on an Italian Lake May 11, 2026 14490 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Laila Weir ✍️Sound design: ferry travelling on lake ⛴️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join a traveller named Amelia as she spends the day exploring a gorgeous lake in the north of Italy. 😴 Includes mentions of: Boat, Bodies of Water, Travel, Swimming, History. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the ⁠⁠Get Sleepy YouTube channel⁠⁠. And hit

The Odyssey: Part 5 - Circe May 6, 2026 3735 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus tells more tales of his travels across the seas. We’ll find out how he became the guest of an enchantress named Circe… and how his journey took him all the way to the underworld. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Animals, Mythology, Literature & Literary History, Bodies

A Day without Auggie (Auggie #6) May 4, 2026 12690 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound design: morning birdsong, running shower 🐦 🚿 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll find out what happens when Meatball gets a rare day of alone time, without Auggie around. He’s not particularly used to that, and we’ll all find that being the big cat of the house has its ups and downs. 😴 Includes mentions of: Cats, Family, Enclosed

A Luxury Cruise on the Nile Apr 29, 2026 3940 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound design: Egyptian city, distant chatter, footsteps on sandy path 🇪🇬 🗣️ 👣 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll head to Egypt and board a ship on the River Nile. We’ll cruise along the water like an Egyptian pharaoh, relaxing in luxury as we learn about the river. 😴 Includes mentions of: Boat, Bodies of Water, Food, History, Religious Traditio

The Courtship of Freyr and Gerðr (Norse Mythology #4) Apr 27, 2026 10890 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we continue our Norse mythology series, with something a bit different from the previous tales... a love story! Centuries before Romeo ever laid eyes on Juliet, Freyr saw Gerðr. 😴 Includes mentions of: Marriage, Romance, Gods. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sl

A Dreamy Visit to a Historic Turkish Coffee Shop Apr 22, 2026 2840 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️Sound design: birds, morning city ambience 🐦‍⬛ 🌅 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting the Turkish city of Gaziantep, home to one of the world’s oldest coffee shops – Tahmis Kahvesi. 😴 Includes mentions of: Coffee, Beverages, Superstitions, History, Food. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel.

A Dream of a Russian Empress (Library of Time) Apr 20, 2026 10890 Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound design: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we return to the Library of Time for another trip to the distant past. On this occasion, we'll travel to 18th-century Russia and visit the court of Catherine the Great, the renowned Russian empress. 😴 Includes mentions of: History, Russian History, Birthdays, Food, Marriage, Boat, Bo

A Strawberry’s Purpose Apr 15, 2026 3295 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Adrienne Albregts ✍️Sound design: morning birdsong, country farm ambience 🐦‍⬛ 🐑 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Our story tonight is all about a special strawberry who lives on a beautiful berry farm near Dublin, Ireland, and helps others to fulfil their purpose in life. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantastical Elements, Food, Beverages, Family, Children, Growth. Watch,

A Sleepy Journey to Lesotho’s Waterfalls Apr 13, 2026 11190 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Dominique Binns ✍️Sound design: distant waterfall, birdsong 🌊 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we're in southern Africa, where we'll enjoy a long, leisurely hike through magnificent landscapes which are home to hidden waterfalls. 😴 Includes mentions of: Hiking, Walking, Bodies of Water, Swimming, Beverages. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the

Big Ideas at Bedtime: Balance Apr 8, 2026 4257 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll return to our series Big Ideas at Bedtime, to explore the idea of balance. We’ll consider a range of ideas and practices, from the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians to a philosophy in modern-day Sweden. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, History, Mythology, Philosophy, Architecture, Art His

A Dreamy Myth of Atalanta Apr 6, 2026 10860 Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: forest ambience, birds, creaking trees 🌲🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll learn about Atalanta’s childhood in the wilderness, raised by both wolves and bears. We’ll then follow her integration into civilisation and her devotion to the goddess Artemis. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals, Bears, Wolves, Mythology, Myths &

The Odyssey: Part 4 - The Cyclops Apr 1, 2026 3704 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Odysseus tells the stories of his travels to a rapt audience in the palace of King Alcinous, including a tricky encounter with a cyclops. 😴 Includes mentions of: Mythology, Animals, Bodies of Water, Food, Imaginary Creatures, Religious Traditions, Literature & Literary History, Batt

Duncan and the Fairy Boots Mar 30, 2026 10290 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: countryside ambience, footsteps on gravel 🐑 🥾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we will revisit one of the best-known folk tales about fairies and witness the kindness of these mischievous creatures. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Fantastical Creatures, Fairytale, Magic, Folklore. Watch, listen and comment on this episode

Skrýmir and the Contests of Utgard (Norse Mythology #3) Mar 25, 2026 3085 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: cold wind, footsteps in snow 🌬️❄️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be in the company of Thor and Loki – two of the most accomplished and impressive of the Norse gods. Despite their reputations, they learn the lesson of humility during an evening of contests in Jotunheim. 😴 Includes mentions of: Competition, Gods, Mytholo

The Tiny Family Spend a Day at the Beach Mar 23, 2026 13046 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: morning birdsong, light traffic 🏡 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we rejoin the Pocket family, finding them in the best of spirits as they embark on a day trip to the sun-soaked beach. 😴 Includes mentions of: Dogs, Children, Family, Parents, Food, Bodies of Water. Other episodes from this series:- The Tiny Family (March 27, 2023)

The Irish Country Cottage Mar 18, 2026 3200 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Lisa Keegan ✍️Sound effects: background chatter, crackling fire 🗣️ 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, as our Irish-themed week of stories continues, we'll make the journey from a village in the Irish countryside to a cosy and inviting cottage, nestled among rolling green hills. 😴 Includes mentions of: Spring, Walking, Animals, Horses, Food, Beverages. Watch

A Sleepy Weekend of Superstitions: Part 2 Mar 17, 2026 12582 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: rainfall 🌧️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll continue your stay at a special hotel in Ireland. It’s a rainy afternoon – perfect for spending some time in the library, and learning more about the origins of common superstitions. 😴 Happy St. Paddy's Day! 🍀 Includes mentions of: Travel, Myths & Legends, Superstitions, Religi

A Sleepy Weekend of Superstitions: Part 1 Mar 16, 2026 12660 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: distant birdsong, crackling fire 🐦‍⬛ 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the first of a two-part story, we’ll enjoy a relaxing stay at a unique hotel where the staff are experts in all things superstition. 😴 Part two available tomorrow! 🍀 Includes mentions of: Travel, Food, Beverages, Superstitions, Myths & Legends, Folklore,

The Curious Sleep Habits of Animals (World Sleep Day Bonus) Mar 13, 2026 12690 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Ivan Suazo ✍️Sound effects: crickets, distant birds 🌴 🦜 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Happy World Sleep Day! 🥳 Tonight, we'll explore the fascinating ways in which some animals sleep—from unihemispheric sleep to estivation and hibernation. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals, Science & Nature, Wolves, Bears, Birds. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the G

The Spa by the Mountain Cabin Mar 11, 2026 3135 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Christa Adams ✍️Sound effects: melting snow, gentle birdsong ❄️🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we rejoin Sara in her beloved mountain cabin. Though this time, she’ll be venturing out on a beautiful winter morning to visit a local spa. 😴 Includes mentions of: Winter, Spa, Swimming, Ice & Snow. Other episodes from this series:- Summer at the Mountain Cabi

Dreams of Ozymandias Mar 9, 2026 11358 Narrator: Marcellus Shepard 🇺🇸 Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: city hum, crickets 🌆 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join a traveller named Rico on a dreamy Egyptian adventure. Somewhere in the sands are the remains of a long-lost kingdom, and a forgotten king. 😴 Includes mentions of: Walking, Dreams, Fantastical Elements, Ancient History. Watch, listen and comment on this

The Wandering Storyteller Travels to Thistlehold Mar 4, 2026 3459 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: rustling leaves, crickets, distant river 🍂 🌾 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we rejoin Brom and his mischievous sprite, Kipwick. This time, the two make their way to Thistlehold. There, they find a room at the local tavern for the night, and Brom regales the crowd with a few of his favourite tales. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fan

The Odyssey: Part 3 - A Guest at the Palace Mar 2, 2026 3065 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: flowing river, birdsong 🌊🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll rejoin Odysseus as he continues his quest to return to his homeland. This time, he seeks refuge on the island he just about managed to reach safely in the previous tale, hoping the people here will give him food and shelter before he travels onwards. 😴 Includ

Sleepy Affirmations for Forgiveness (Bonus) Feb 27, 2026 7290 Narrator: Nicky Branagh-Schmidt 🇬🇧 Writer: Nicky Branagh-Schmidt ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads! Tonight's meditation focuses on forgiveness, helping to soothe your mind, whilst gently guiding you into rest. 😴 Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Loki and the Builder of Asgard (Norse Mythology #2) Feb 25, 2026 2855 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: meadow ambience, birds 🦋🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's Norse myth tale shows the building of Valhalla, the creation of the fastest horse in the Nine Worlds, and, as always, a healthy dose of Loki’s mischief. 😴 Includes mentions of: Work, Fantastical Creatures, Mythology, Animals, Horses. Watch, listen and comment on thi

Tabitha’s Frosty Day Feb 23, 2026 12690 Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: gentle dawn birdsong 🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we rejoin Tabitha for lots of late winter atmosphere, some pancake breakfast antics, and even another sighting of the elusive ginger neighbourhood cat. 😴 Includes mentions of: Cats, Dogs, Ice & Snow, Winter, Family, Children. Previous episode: Tabitha's Night Out -

Dreamy Myths of Greek Gods & Goddesses (Bonus Compilation) Feb 20, 2026 30723 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a special compilation of our full series released across the course of last year. Enjoy our dreamy myths of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece in this extra-long episode! 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there!

Olive’s Cottage at the Edge of the Woods Feb 18, 2026 3670 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Chloe De Burgh ✍️Sound effects: woodland ambience, birdsong 🌲🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join a woman named Olive as she practices her crafts in a cosy cabin at the edge of the woods. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Fantastical Elements, Magic, Creativity, Forest at Night, Little to No Plot, Science & Nature. Watch, listen and comm

A Midnight Adventure in the Magic Library Feb 16, 2026 3345 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jessica Miller ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story takes place in an old library that has one very special, secret room, promising adventures beyond our wildest dreams. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Fantasy, Fantastical Elements, Bodies of Water, Animals, Children. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy Y

A Dreamy Celebration of Lunar New Year Feb 11, 2026 3590 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌🏮 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll step into the world of Lunar New Year celebrations – and specifically, the Lantern Festival that closes this holiday period. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Folklore, Mythology, Holidays, Religious Traditions. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channe

A Lazy Day in the French Countryside Feb 9, 2026 2750 Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Angela Wood ✍️Sound effects: French town morning ambience 🇫🇷🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re taking a relaxing journey to a scenic village in the south of France, to enjoy a lazy day by the river. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Cats, Walking, Shopping. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe whi

The Odyssey: Part 2 - Calypso’s Island Feb 4, 2026 3315 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: ocean surf 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, as we continue our retelling of The Odyssey, we find Odysseus stranded on a faraway island, with no means of escape. But thanks to some divine intervention, that’s about to change. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Literature & Literary History, Mythology, Romance, Boa

Sea Time is Tea Time: Part 2 Feb 3, 2026 11250 Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: sea waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have the second part of Taylor’s seaside adventure. Last time, she visited the beach of her childhood. And she had just discovered a charming house, which she had never seen before. 😴 Includes mentions of: History, Food, Beverages, Bodies of Water. Watch, listen and comment on t

Sea Time is Tea Time: Part 1 Feb 2, 2026 11160 Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: sea waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the first of a two-part series, we’ll meet Taylor as she begins a long-overdue vacation on the beach. Whilst there, she comes across a sweet and curious tea shop called Sea Time is Tea Time. 😴 Includes mentions of: Birds, Animals, Bodies of Water. Watch, listen and comment on th

A Meditation for In-Flight Relaxation (Bonus) Jan 30, 2026 2005 Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Anne Lowell ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads! Tonight's meditation is primarily designed to be used during a flight. Despite the stresses of flying, it's still possible to achieve a state of calm and relaxation. 😌 Includes mentions of: Stress, Anxiety, Flying. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes b

Loki and the Dwarves (Norse Mythology #1) Jan 28, 2026 2945 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we begin a new series of Norse mythology tales. On this occasion, we'll follow Loki as he ventures to the world of the dwarves, in the hopes of redeeming himself for a mischievous act. 😴 Includes mentions of: Friendship, Food, Beverages, Ice & Snow, Nostalgia, Winter, Fire, Cooking.

A Dream of the Hermitage Cats Jan 26, 2026 3723 Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: calm urban ambience, footsteps on pavement 🏙️ 👟 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll follow an art history student as he makes a dream visit to a very famous museum in Russia, almost as well-known for its cats as it is for its artwork. 😴 Includes mentions of: Cats, Art, Art History, Russian History, Fantastical Elements, Tra

The Sleepiest Moment of Calm Meditation (Bonus) Jan 23, 2026 1930 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Nicky Branagh-Schmidt ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads! Tonight's simple meditation will help you find peace, calm and relaxation as you allow yourself to drift into sleep. 😴Includes mentions of: Body Awareness, Gratitude. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy!

The Wandering Storyteller Travels to Willowbrook Jan 21, 2026 2836 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: evening birdsong, crickets, footsteps on gravel 🐦‍⬛ 🌾 🥾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join Brom, a wandering storyteller. He’s about to arrive in the little town of Willowbrook, where he’ll share his magical tales. 😴 Includes mentions of: Friendship, Forest at Night, Fire. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on

A Peaceful Winter Sledding Party Jan 19, 2026 3914 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: snowy ambience, crackling fire ❄️ 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, a familiar group of friends will enjoy a cosy winter wonderland as they meet up for a weekend sledding party. It will be a completely relaxing getaway filled with camaraderie, fireside chats and falling snow. 😴 Includes mentions of: Friendship, Food, Beverage

A Snow Globe Dream Jan 14, 2026 3615 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: crickets, turning pages of a book 🌌 📖 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, as we follow Evan into a sleepy world of dreams, we’ll take an excursion into the heart of the coldest season and enjoy its uniquely enchanting qualities. 😴 Includes mentions of: Dreams, Fantasy, Winter, Food, Beverages, Walking, Nostalgia. Watch, listen

The Sleepy History of Sledding (Bonus) Jan 13, 2026 2760 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's special bonus episode is taken from our wonderful sibling podcast, Sleepy History. 😴 To enjoy more from Sleepy History, make sure to follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts:- Sleepy History on Apple Podcasts- Sleepy History on Spotify- Sleepy History on YouTube Includes mentions of: Dogs, Nost

A Magical Moonlit Cross-Country Ski Jan 12, 2026 3199 Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧Writer: Monika Gokey ✍️Sound effects: crackling fire 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll be taking a gentle ski adventure into the depths of the moonlit forest, where you might find something magical awaiting you. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Winter, Fire, Gratitude, Fantastical Creatures, Animals, Ice & Snow, Darkness, Forest at Night. Watch, listen and c

The Odyssey: Part 1 - The Prince’s Quest Jan 7, 2026 3885 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Alexandra Turney ✍️Sound effects: mountain breezes ⛰️🌬️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be starting a new, nine-part series – a sleepy adaptation of the Odyssey. We’ll begin with the gods, and the family waiting for Odysseus’s return – his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, who’s about to embark on a quest of his own. 😴 Includes mentions of: Batt

A Snowy Evening at a Scottish Highland Lodge Jan 5, 2026 3135 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Angela Wood ✍️Sound effects: car driving on bumpy road 🚙 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re taking a relaxing journey to the mountains and glens of the Scottish Highlands - a place known for its awe-inspiring landscapes, ancient castles, shimmering lochs and free-roaming wild stags. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, Ice & Snow, Winter, Baking, Beverages, Fo

A Dreamy Journey to the Future Dec 31, 2025 3763 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Chase Doan ✍️Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story follows Liz, who goes to bed one evening thinking about time travel. Upon waking, she finds herself in an incredible new world, having travelled 100 years into the future. 😴 Includes mentions of: Time Travel, Science & Nature, Science Fiction. Watch, listen and comment on this epi

A Sleepy Meditation for Transition (New Year's 2026 Bonus) Dec 30, 2025 2427 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Anne Lowell ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in a special bonus ahead of the new year, we'll drift off while learning how to navigate life changes with greater ease and acceptance. 😴 Includes mentions of: New Year's, Mindfulness, Change, Uncertainty. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you'r

A Dreamy Victorian Dinner Party Dec 29, 2025 3083 Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: gentle evening birdsong 🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re heading to 19th-century England, to the country home of Elizabeth Phillips. We’ll watch as she hosts a marvellous dinner party to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Cooking, British History, Fashion, Beverages, History, Liter

The Magic Peach Dec 24, 2025 3925 Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: breezes, wind chimes 🌬️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll be taking a magical journey to ancient Korea, where you’ll hear a retelling of a fairytale. This sweet story of young love will unfold in a world of dragons, flying chariots, and palaces in the sky. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Flying, Romance, Forgiveness, Fa

The Dreamy Winter Carnival Dec 22, 2025 2970 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: jingle bells, crowd ambience 🔔 🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll enjoy a trip into a sparkling fantasy world with the many enticing scenes of a dreamlike winter carnival. You’ll wander through an ice castle, watch ice skaters and take a sleigh ride in the moonlight. 😴 Includes mentions of: Winter, Beverages, Ice & Sno

Winter Stories on a Sleepy Train Journey (Bonus) Dec 20, 2025 19590 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧By various writers ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ve collected some of our favourite winter stories into one long-length episode. You’ll enjoy them from the soothing comfort of your very own cosy compartment on a winter train. 🚂 ❄️ Don't forget, you can ⁠⁠GIFT A SUBSCRIPTION⁠⁠ to someone you love this festive season! 🎁 Watch, listen and comm

The Flying Lighthouse Santa Dec 17, 2025 3195 Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: waves crashing on rocks 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll hear a true story about one person and one act of generosity that kicked off a tradition, touching thousands of lives and continuing for a century into the future. 😴 Includes mentions of: Heights, Flying, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Children, Christmas, Holid

Winter Solstice in Ancient Egypt Dec 15, 2025 2627 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️Sound effects: crickets, breezes 🌌🍃 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll travel back to Ancient Egypt to visit the Karnak temple in Luxor. There, we’ll witness the festivities and rituals that took place during the winter solstice. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Religious Traditions, Winter, Ancient History, History, Architecture.

The Christmas Clock Dec 10, 2025 3840 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: jingle bells, grandfather clock 🎄🕰️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll witness several Christmasses over the course of a century in the Miller household, from the vantage point of a faithful grandfather clock. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Family, Parents, Grandparents, Children, Holidays, Christmas, WWI, WWII, Wartime,

A Sleepy Evening of Latkes Dec 8, 2025 2796 Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️Sound effects: kitchen ambience, grater, cooking sounds 🍳🥄 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join Adina as she prepares latkes with her grandmother and learns all about the history of this savoury treat. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, History, Religious Traditions, Family, Grandparents, Holidays, Hannukkah, Cooking. Watch, listen and co

🎄 Get Sleepy's Christmas Story Collection (Bonus) Dec 6, 2025 19290 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧By various writers ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a special, rather magical selection of our very best Christmas stories, stitched into a long-length compilation episode. 😴 We hope you enjoy listening! 🎅 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stor

A Dreamy Myth of Dionysus (Olympians #12) Dec 3, 2025 3265 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️Sound effects: mythical flute, crickets 🪈🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the last of our 12-part series, we will explore the passions and triumphs of Dionysus as the young god of freedom, liberation, passion and theatre. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Food, Beverages, Mythology, Alcohol, Theatre, Childbirth, Pregnancy,

Spreading Christmas Cheer with the Chelsea Pensioners Dec 1, 2025 2963 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: London ambience, flowing river 🏙️ 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll meet the Chelsea Pensioners, the retired soldiers known for their scarlet uniforms. We’ll delve into their yuletide traditions, from the stirring of the Christmas pudding to the Ceremony of the Cheeses. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Christmas, Win

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Seven Wonders #7) Nov 26, 2025 3905 Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: gentle birdsong, distant waves 🐦‍⬛🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll travel back in time to the 1st century BCE. In Ephesus, we’ll explore the magnificent Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Mythology, Travel, History, Ancient History, Architecture. Watch, listen

A Dreamy Night on the 20th Century Limited Nov 25, 2025 2791 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: trains, city station ambience 🚆 🏙️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the second part of our two-part adventure, we'll travel back to the 1930s to ride one of the most luxurious trains of the 20th century. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Trains, Travel, History, Fantastical Elements. Watch, listen and comment on

A Dreamy Evening at Grand Central Terminal Nov 24, 2025 3329 Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: busy city ambience 🏙️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll immerse ourselves in the first part of a two-part adventure as we experience a dreamy tour of Grand Central Terminal. Many have long considered it to be the most gracious portal to New York City. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantastical Elements, Trains, Travel, History

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