Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation
Joe Fireside
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Tales by the Fireside is a weekly podcast of bedtime stories designed to reduce anxiety and help listeners sleep. It offers old favourites, new creations, obscure tales, and works by independent authors, read aloud with the soothing sound of a crackling fire. The show is aimed at both adults and children. All stories are used with permission from rights holders or are in the public domain.
Episodes
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Tales for Adults - Beware of the Dog 04.02.2025 32mTonight, a story about war time fighter pilots. A story about the hazards and treachery of world war 2. A story about one mans fight, in the air, and on the ground. A story about clarity following bewilderment.This story has adult themes, so I would suggest younger listeners avoid it!I sincerely hope you enjoy it-------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - The Nightingale 30.01.2025 27mTonight, a story about enchantment. About an ancient Chinese emperor and his court. A story about the beauty and power of song.Presenting "The Nightingale" By Hans Christian Andersen, published in 1843.I sincerely hope you enjoy it-------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Adults - All Gold Canyon 20.01.2025 50mA story about the beauty of nature. A story about one mans quest to find his fortune. A story set in the united states, before it was the united states. A story, about prospectin out West.Presenting "All Gold Canyon" by Jack London, published in 1905.I sincerely hope you enjoy it - Better late than never!-------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Sherlock Holmes in A Case of Identity 10.02.2024 40mA story of deduction and deception. A story of typewriters and fingerprints. A story of fortunes and family. A story, of our beloved English detective returning once again.Presenting, “A Case of Identity” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892.I sincerely hope you enjoy it.-------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Paul Bunyan - First Chapter 28.01.2024 38mTonight, we have a long overdue story of giant men, and giant dreams. A story of blue snow and blue calfs. A story of untamed wilderness and of untapped potential. A story, held in the hearts of millions. Presenting, the first chapter of Paul Bunyan by James Stevens, published in 1925. I really, truly hope you enjoy it., and I am sorry it took me so long to get a new piece of content out to you all. -------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special 19.12.2022 12mTonight, to celebrate 1 million listens, we have some personal thoughts and insight into my brain and the way I try and live my life, with a bit of inspirational ideas thrown in too. Presenting “A Matter of Scale" by Joe Fireside. I really, truly hope you enjoy it. And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Foundation 19.12.2022 20mTonight, we have a story about heroes and villains. A story about rebuilding a shattered world. A story about doing your best and things not always working out. A story, about beginnings. Presenting “Foundation” written by me, Joe Fireside. I don't read my own stories here very often, and I really hope you enjoy it. And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Adults - The Empty House 22.10.2022 43mA story of fear, and dread. A story about dark histories, and darker deeds. A story about endurance, and determination. A story, about the power of the unknown.Presenting “The Empty House” – written by Algernon Blackwood, published in 1906.We are kicking off the spooky season with something pretty creepy, so I urge only adult listeners to proceed! -------Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief 11.10.2022 25mTonight, we have a story of ransoms and retribution. A story about kidnapping and regret. A story about Scouts and Horses and games. A story, about things not going quite the way you expect them to. Presenting “The Ransom of Red Chief” – written by O. Henry, published in 1907. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Adults - The Star 26.09.2022 33mTonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective. Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2 19.09.2022 36mTonight, we have a story of war, and marriage. A story about great battles at land and at sea. A story about culture, and kingship. A story, about the unification of a nation. Presenting, part 2 of “Viking Tales” written by Jennie Hall. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House 13.09.2022 46mTonight, we have a story of haunted houses, and preoccupied travellers. A story of Odd Girls and Good friends. A story of hysteria, and ghostly goings on. Presenting Charles Dicken’s “The Haunted House”, as featured as part of the Lock and Key Library, edited by Julian Hawthorne. It is great to be back, thank you so much for all of your support over the last year. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
A Message from Joe Fireside 06.09.2022 10mTonight, we have a small update about me, my life, and Tales by the Fireside.If you would like more little updates like this, please let me know!Thank you all, for being who you are x----Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 1 27.10.2021 54mTonight, we have a story of long-ships and spears, a story of thralls and kings, a story of Thor and Odin and going a-viking. A story of Iceland and Norway.Presenting part one of "Viking Tales", written by Jennie Hall, published in 1902.Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Wonders by the Fireside - The Legends of the Gods - Part 1 23.10.2021 41mHello everyoneA story of gods and goddesses, of poison and serpents, of the creation of the universe, and the destruction of mankind. A story of the mythology of the Ancient Egyptians, taken from their own texts and tombs.Presenting the first part of "Legends of the Gods" by E.A. Wallis Budge. Published in 1912.This is the 100th episode of Tales by the Fireside! Thank you all for your continued patience and I am sorry for the delay between this, and the last episode!Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Everyone - Sindbad The Sailor 03.09.2021 32mTonight, we have a story about voyaging across the sea and the perils therein. A story about serpents, pirates and diamonds. Of making a huge profit, sometimes out of skill and sometimes out of sheer luck. A story about a famous seafarer.Presenting, Sindbad The Sailor, by an unknown author.Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Adults - Feline Red 11.08.2021 40mTonight, we have a story of rivalry and deception. A story of mining desolate asteroids in the depths of space. A story of cats, but, ones unlike anything you have heard before.Presenting "Feline Red", written by Robert Sampson, published in 1954.Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Children - The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep 08.08.2021 16mTonight we have a story of a girl, who just couldn't sleep. A story of bad sleeping habits, and helpful animals. A story of changing your routines to sleep better.Presenting "The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep", written by Gemma Clatworthy. You can purchase this wonderful little book for yourself on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-Who-Dreamed-Sleep-Child-ebook/dp/B08WR9S6G4 There are some truly valuable and useful sleep tips here, put into a form that really makes it easy to understand and adopt into your own routines. I strongly urge you to take these lessons to heart and introduce them into your own lives, the benefits will be amazing.Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Adults - Josephine: A Woman With A Past 05.08.2021 52mA story of high society, and low behaviour. A story of young girls and young bucks, duelling with propriety and station. A story of one girl and her realising some very important truths about herself and her actions.Presenting "Josephine: A Woman With A Past", written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1930.Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Tales for Children - Little Snow White 31.07.2021 20mTonight, we have a story of evil stepmothers and poison apples. A story of dwarfs, and combs, and magic mirrors. A story of goodness, and of jealousy. Presenting "Little Snow White" Written by an unknown author.Don't forget to leave a comment, like or review, and subscribe to the show.Should you wish to support the show, please check out www.talesbythefireside.com/support Joe x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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