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Sleep and ASMR by The French Whisperer

Sleep and ASMR by The French Whisperer

The French Whisperer 126 Episodes Aug 4, 2026

The French Whisperer ASMR Podcast helps you relax and fall asleep with soft spoken bedtime stories that double as documentaries or lectures about History, Mythology, Astronomy, Physics, Anthropology, the Arts or Architecture. Let these fascinating stories clear your mind and lull you to sleep.

Episodes

History of Money - ASMR Sleep Story
History of Money - ASMR Sleep Story Aug 4, 2026 01:01:05 Where does money come from, and what is it, exactly? Depending on how we look at it, it is at the same time a means of exchange, an unit of account, a language (the language of economic value), or a synonym for wealth. The term is also loaded with aspirations and emotions: having enough or a lot of money is connected to freedom, security, status, power, or peace of mind. We will explore these vari
ASMR & Sleep Natural Science: Patterns in Nature, Bees, Cats, Silurian Hypothesis
ASMR & Sleep Natural Science: Patterns in Nature, Bees, Cats, Silurian Hypothesis Jul 12, 2026 04:20:52 Let's explore scientific topics tonight, with this compilation of four episodes:- part 1 is about the shapes and patterns in nature. Why do certain shapes come back, rather than others, what are these favoured shapes, and what is the golden ratio?- part 2 is a presentation about bees: species, anatomy and social life.- part 3 deals with the decay of structures and artifacts built by civilizations,
ASMR Talk: Psychology and History of Games, Gamification
ASMR Talk: Psychology and History of Games, Gamification Jul 5, 2026 01:02:21 "Gamification" describes a strategy: introducing gaming elements and mechanics into everyday activities - like learning, consuming, or producing - to make them more engaging, or even mildly addictive. It is also a phenomenon. From loyalty programs and budgeting apps to social media and ride-sharing, we play more games than we realize. In this episode, I examine this situation, starting from my own
Humanity in Space: Moon Colonization, Asteroid Mining, Space Elevator... ASMR Sleep Space Cruise
Humanity in Space: Moon Colonization, Asteroid Mining, Space Elevator... ASMR Sleep Space Cruise Jun 14, 2026 01:07:48 What could space colonization in the next few decades look like, if it ever happens? Is it possible and does it make sense to establish bases on the Moon, mine asteroids, or build a "star bridge", also known as a space elevator? These are some of the questions I will tell you about in this episode. We will talk about the limitations of rockets, high-performance materials such as carbon nanotubes,
ASMR Bestiary: Dragon, Unicorn, Elf, Mermaid, Phoenix, Werewolf... Mythology and History
ASMR Bestiary: Dragon, Unicorn, Elf, Mermaid, Phoenix, Werewolf... Mythology and History May 30, 2026 03:29:59 Bestiaries were medieval compendiums that contained information and illustrations of real and legendary animals. Following this ancient tradition, I have put together talks about the origins of different legendary and fantasy creatures. Make yourself comfortable, this will be a long historical, anthropological and mythological journey around the world.Timestamps:0:00 Bestiaries1:37 Elf27:37 Dwarf4
History of Alexander the Great - ASMR Bedtime Story
History of Alexander the Great - ASMR Bedtime Story May 21, 2026 01:20:41 Alexander the Great is a name that sounds almost more legendary than real. In tonight's episode, we will dive into his time, his life and his conquests. Born from King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus, educated by Aristotle, Alexander takes the lead of the League of Corinth, a coalition of Greek states. He leads his army into the conquest of the greatest empire of the time: the empire o
History of Machines, from Prehistory to Computing (Sleep and ASMR Story)
History of Machines, from Prehistory to Computing (Sleep and ASMR Story) Apr 27, 2026 01:07:13 Machines and humans live in a symbiosis, something we are so accustomed to that we barely think about it. You are using a machine to read this, and your headset or speakers, your clothes, your chair or your bed, most of the objects around you, were made with machines or are machines. We create them and they bring extraordinary advantages. They free us, but we also adapt to them. Think about how ou
Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix: Where Do They Come From? (Legendary Creatures, Sleepy History and ASMR)
Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix: Where Do They Come From? (Legendary Creatures, Sleepy History and ASMR) Apr 6, 2026 01:11:59 What are the origins of well-known legendary figures, such as the phoenix, the unicorn and the mermaid? From ancient symbols and myths to medieval bestiaries, we are going to explore their appearance and evolution, and try to dig a bit deeper. Why do certain motifs such as the phoenix appear across various cultures? What are the Physiologus and the illustrated bestiaries from the Middle Ages? What
Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins, Trolls... Where do Fantasy Creatures Come From? (ASMR Sleep Story)
Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins, Trolls... Where do Fantasy Creatures Come From? (ASMR Sleep Story) Mar 16, 2026 01:08:09 We all know of modern fantasy creatures, and also that they owe a lot to J.R.R. Tolkien, other fantasy authors of the last 60 years, Dungeons & Dragons, or different franchises like Warhammer or Warcraft. But how did these different figures actually form: what are the mythologies, the folklores and the more recent elements that gave birth to them? This is what we are going to examine in this e
History of Colours: Yellow, Black, White (ASMR Sleep Story)
History of Colours: Yellow, Black, White (ASMR Sleep Story) Feb 23, 2026 01:18:17 In this new story, we will explore the cultural history of three colours: yellow, black and white. How were pigments for art and crafts, or dyes, obtained? What were the meanings, symbolisms and status of these colours, across various ancient cultures and to our days? Let's find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use o
Germanic Mythology: Ring of the Nibelung, Beowulf, Norse Stories (ASMR Myths & Legends for Sleep)
Germanic Mythology: Ring of the Nibelung, Beowulf, Norse Stories (ASMR Myths & Legends for Sleep) Feb 16, 2026 03:23:15 This new compilation of episodes will take you to several stories taken from or inspired by Germanic myths and legends. I have equalised the sound and there are no ads during the entire episode. As always, I tell you the stories and also take a bit of time to explain the historical and cultural context. Here are the episodes I put together: - The Ring of the Nibelung - Beowulf - Norse Mythology Ho
Patterns and Shapes in Nature: Why? How? Where? (ASMR Story for Sleep)
Patterns and Shapes in Nature: Why? How? Where? (ASMR Story for Sleep) Feb 2, 2026 01:10:14 Nature creates certain patterns that seem to appear spontaneously, on different scales: spirals, hexagons, fractals, symmetries... Why is that? To what forces, needs or underlying order does this correspond? Why do they speak to our sense of aesthetics? These are the questions we are going to examine in simple terms in this episode. This poetic and scientific journey will take us to a multiplicity

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