A(z) Sleepy Time csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2024)

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Sleepy History - The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman – The Eastern Emperors 39:26

8h ago39:26

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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 Emperor…

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🔒 Backstage and Technical Rider 30:54

4d ago30:54

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Subscribrs get their shows early? I'm testing this idea again and I think I have a better technique, i dunno, let's find out! Imagine if Mumbles was a live show where you went to a theatre and fell asleep. Wonder what the technical rider for that would be? Of course not, which is why it's an episode o…

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The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories by Lord Dunsany – The Fall of Babbelkund 39:53

10d ago39:53

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The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories by Lord Dunsany – The Fall of Babbelkund Lord Dunsany can be relied on for something whimsical and mystical, and this week’s reading of The Fall of Babbelkund, an ancient and wondrous city. As you try to doze off the protagonist meets several people telling of the wonders and mysteries of the city carved from…

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Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney - A Tour To Help You Sleep 38:04

17d ago38:04

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Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney - A Tour To Help You Sleep Hop aboard for a soothing journey from the bustling town of Woburn to the historic spires of Oxford in this special episode of our podcast. We'll be taking a leisurely ride on the railways, exploring the picturesque landscapes and charming towns along the way. But beware, dear listeners!…

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The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 38:13

24d ago38:13

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The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley I was worried picking what was supposedly the first post apocalyptic novel for this podcast, but it’s taking forever to get there and we pick up this week with out protagonist returning home with his sick friend, and a budding romance with the distractingly named young woman Idris. But Idris and Adrian’s …

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Mass Effect (From Memory) 35:57

25d ago35:57

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Send us a Text Message. Mass Effect is one of my favourite games well known for its depth of characters and nuanced storytelling. But wouldn't you rather hear someone attempt to tell the story out of order and from memory? That sounds like sleepytime mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Anoth…

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Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt – Nightingales, Larks and More Oh My! 38:37

1M ago38:37

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Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt – Nightingales, Larks and More Oh My! We pick up with this listener favourite and learn the mating and nesting habits of several birds, including beloved songbirds like Nightingales, Skylarks and more. We learn how they migrate, about attempts to introduce some of the birds to new areas and the parenting habits …

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Pt 03 – Sleepy Stories of Parties and Scandal 41:59

1M ago41:59

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Pt 03 – Sleepy Stories of Parties and Scandal This week’s bedtime story for all ages picks up with our protagonist at a party at the house of his cousin’s husband’s mistress, and it is every bit as awkward as you expect. The story then moves to another party that’s awkward in its own way as he receives an inv…

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The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills – Part 06. Athens and the Greek Colonies 37:40

2M ago37:40

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The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills – Part 06. Athens and the Greek Colonies We pick up in this week’s boring episode with Solon establishing the new rules of what we might call democracy in Athens, the resistance to the new way and the founding of the Greek colonies in Asia Minor. It’s a fascinating period of history, but as always I’m…

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Night and Day by Virginia Woolf 39:42

2M ago39:42

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Night and Day by Virginia Woolf This is a meditative reading from Viginia Woolf’s classic novel at Katharine Hilbery and her mother are going through the process of compiling the letters and information for the biography of their great ancestor. We learn a lot about the family, but I’m sure I won’t keep you awake as we discuss Katheirne’s methods f…

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How is this even possible? 32:13

2M ago32:13

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Send us a Text Message. Oh boy I sure bet that listening to someone disappear into a vortex of how they do the thing that you are listening to will very quickly lose it's appeal as it becomes more and more meta. Which is why it's a perfect topic for Sleepy Time Mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct …

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Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis 36:46

2M ago36:46

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Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis We return to the popular non-fiction work, Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis which is just the recipe to help you sleep. We pick up learning about the glass produced in Ireland, the taxes and levies that wiped out the Irish glass industry, then move on to learning about novelty gla…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne 39:02

2M ago39:02

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne We continue this classic adventure on the frigate Abraham Lincoln as it passes from the Atlantic through the Straits of Magellan and into the Pacific Ocean. As we meet legendary harpooner Ned Land the ship searches for the mysterious and dangerous ‘Narwal’ only to find nothing. The ocean shows kn…

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay 40:03

2M ago40:03

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay We pick up this week learning about how private enterprise came up with the plan to save the English economy by exploiting the new frontiers of South America through forming the South Sea Company in 1711. Driven by the promise of ships full of gold coming from the native tribes of the New…

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 40:10

3M ago40:10

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett In this sleepy time reading of The Secret Garden we pick up with Dickon and Mary in the garden, deciding whether poor Colin will be helped by some fresh air and sunshine. They decide to try persuade him to come out with them, but events take a turn when she’s too busy to visit Colin and the two of them h…

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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton 41:10

3M ago41:10

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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton For this week’s sleepy story we return to the popular Elements of Geology. Learning about the formation of rivers valleys and geological deposits will definitely not keep your attention as you lie down to sleep. I recorded this yesterday and I can barely remember the specifics, but learn about how de…

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Your Mind is a Metropolitan Corvid 30:50

3M ago30:50

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Send us a Text Message. Time for a guided meditation. Your mind is a Metropolitan dwelling corvid. Now let us count your nest treasures. Sounds interesting .... enough On Sleepy Time Mumbles, a podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast by Noosed Octopus here X-men: The Animated Series reX…

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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Discussions With Spirits And Worms Will Help You Sleep The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by The Duchess of Newcastle This novel is supposedly one of the first science fiction novels, and it’s certainly an artifact of its time, even if not exactly a rollicking story. The Empress, from out world, is still investigating the natu…

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The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin 39:00

3M ago39:00

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The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin You’re sure to sleep with this week’s reading of Darwin’s colossal work. We really get into the weeds of how plants are constructed to aid pollination, speculating about the rarity of hermaphroditism and the potential downfalls of it. And even more minute and exhausting details. …

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Joy and Fear in Little Women 39:21

4M ago39:21

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Joy and Fear in Little Women Little Women by Louisa May Alcott In this weeks bedtime story, Jo March gets good news as two of her stories are published in the local paper. There is much joy and excitement as they plan their futures and Jo looks forward to being able to support her family. But their father’s overdue letter is replaced by an ominous …

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The History of Italian Masters will Help You Sleep 39:38

4M ago39:38

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The History of Italian Masters will Help You Sleep A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture Indulge in a tranquil journey through the captivating annals of Italian art with tonight's podcast episode, offering a soothing exploration of Giotto's family history and culminating in the triumphant achievements of Leo…

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Granular Dramaturgical Notes on the Process of Adaptation 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Send us a Text Message. What was the process of adapting the Odyssey from a multi-book poem into a three-hander play? That sounds like it would be interesting enough to listen to, but not interesting enough to care about. On sleepytime mumbles a podcast you CAN miss... Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast…

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Mysterious Strangers and Bear Men Will Carry You To Sleep 39:57

4M ago39:57

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Mysterious Strangers and Bear Men Will Carry You To Sleep The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris In tonight’s story intended to help you sleep Golden Walther continues his voyage after leaving his unfaithful wife in search of mystery. We ended last time with him lost in a storm, but now the storm has abated, and they’ve seen land. They get to …

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Fall Asleep Learning About Spectroscopy and Nebulae 38:18

4M ago38:18

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Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd This is a relaxing but fascinating read. As an astronomy book published in 1922 it’s fascinating how much was know about the Universe, but while they had discovered galaxies they still believed they were a type of nebula and were still theorising about what they were. But learn about ho…

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Dancing and Proposals in Pride and Prejudice 39:04

5M ago39:04

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Dancing and Proposals in Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen We pick up for tonight's bedtime story where we left off in the middle of a ball, and continue with the shenanigans around Lizzy Bennett being proposed to by her insufferable cousin. Mr Collins won’t take no for an answer at first, but ultimately realises that Elizabeth…

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Plato’s Republic. A discussion of the Just and Unjust will help you sleep. 38:14

5M ago38:14

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The Republic by Plato We return again to the rhetoric and philosophy of Plato and pick up where we left off. In the long winded and rather boring discussion of justice and injustice, the just and the unjust and which is better for society. It’s full of confusing, circular arguments and very boring, so I’m sure this will help you sleep. Story (02:55…

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 38:48

5M ago38:48

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens We pick up on this year’s bedtime edition of A Christmas Carol with Scrooge in the company of the Ghost of Christmas Present and watching the festive activities of the Cratchit family. Scrooge finds his heart-strings tugged by the plight of Tiny Tim, and then finds himself flying to observe many other poor folks…

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Letters to a Fictional Gift-Giving Entity 30:38

5M ago30:38

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Send us a Text Message. All around the world children write letters to fictional beings. Here's some examples. On Sleepy Time Mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast by Noosed Octopus here X-men: The Animated Series reXamined Follow us here! Instagram (fun) Facebook (dumb) …

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Stories of Santa will help you sleep 40:02

5M ago40:02

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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum We continue L Frank Baum’s fables of the beginnings of Santa Claus and Christmas traditions. In this episode we learn the origins of Christmas stockings, the Christmas tree and how Santa became immortal. A charming yet relaxing background to help you sleep. Story (02:45) SleepPhones, our perfe…

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Exploring the Ethics of Rhetoric will Help you Sleep 37:17

5M ago37:17

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The ethics of rhetoric by Richard M. Weaver An exploration of the ethics of using techniques of rhetoric to influence others. It’s a real web of language and frankly, I don’t know what I read in any of this. It will definitely help you fall asleep. Story (02:55) SleepPhones, our perfect partnership In our experience the best way to experience the b…

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Historical Fiction for your bedtime – Bellarion the Fortunate 40:34

6M ago40:34

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Embark on a tranquil journey with our soothing podcast, where we delve into the pages of a timeless historical novel. Join our protagonist as he ventures beyond the monastery of his upbringing, seeking knowledge and wisdom. A brief detour leads him into the serene embrace of a forest, where an unexpected encounter with a wandering friar unfolds. Ye…

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Letter Readings are perfect to help you sleep 42:36

6M ago42:36

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Elizabeth Montagu, the queen of the bluestockings, Volumes 1 and 2 The Blue Stockings were a women’s social and intellectual club of sorts founded in the mid 18th Century and the history of them is quite interesting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Stockings_Society But for now the letters of the young Elizabeth give an interesting insight into …

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Taxi Dispatch Simulator 31:31

6M ago31:31

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Send us a Text Message. Taxis used to be a thing. You would have to ring them up and talk to a person to get picked up. Can you even imagine that? Now you can on Sleepy Time Mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast by Noosed Octopus here X-men: The Animated Series reXamined …

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A Surprising Meeting in Anne of Green Gables will help you sleep 46:19

6M ago46:19

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In this new selection we learn of many of the people I’m sure we’ll get to know in Anne of Green Gables. It’s a strange story, apparently people just used to bring orphans home to bring up and put to work? But it doesn’t seem sinister, just odd, so it won’t stress you out and prevent you from falling asleep as we meet the varied cast of characters.…

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Retelling History for Bedtime - The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman 36:47

6M ago36:47

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Retelling History for Bedtime - The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman While the history of the Western Roman Empire after the fall may be fascinating to many, to most it’s probably so boring that tales of Theodoric, possibly the greatest Germanic king of Italy will be guaranteed to help you get a good night’s sleep. Settle down, relax and drift aw…

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Mystery and History at Sleep time with The Sword of Welleran 42:32

7M ago42:32

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A bit of a dark story from famed fantasist and progenitor of modern fantasy Lord Dunsany. Dunsany’s speciality was writing stories that felt like ‘real’ myths from a forgotten time in our world and this is no exception. The story of a great city, whose greatness and the warriors that led to it was in the past. And the challenges that arise from tha…

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More Spookiness at Sleep Time - The Book of Hallowe'en by Ruth Edna Kelley 44:26

7M ago44:26

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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 a…

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Pseudo-medieval Sword Adventure V 34:12

7M ago34:12

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Send us a Text Message. Pseudo Medieval Sword Adventure: Book One: The Hammer of Anvilston (The Raven's Keep sequence - Catalyst Rising) chapter thirty. Pokarth Six-swords loses one of his personality swords and visits a wizard to get a very elaborate spell with many ingredients cast to locate it. Sound like the kind of thing that would put you to …

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Sleep Sound with this Spooky Reading - The Book of Hallowe'en by Ruth Edna Kelley 39:51

7M ago39:51

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The Book of Hallowe'en by Ruth Edna Kelley 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 De…

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The To-Do List 34:46

7M ago34:46

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Send us a Text Message. In tonight's bonus episode, I go through all the items I've ticked off my to-do list. If that sounds both intricate, specific and, entirely missable, then you've worked out exactly what Sleepy Time Mumbles is... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast by Noosed…

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Fall Asleep Learning About Trains - Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney 39:59

7M ago39:59

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Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney Join our narrator as the journey picks up from Camden Station. Prepare for detailed description of the types of rolling stock in different train stations as well as a detailed journey through the local countryside. If you’re really into trains and the early days of rail this may be fascinating, but if you’re not t…

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The Last Man – By Mary Shelley 41:05

8M ago41:05

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The Last Man – By Mary Shelley It’s been a while since we had this classic by Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. In this episode of this mysterious vision of a future we pick up with the story of England having elected a new king. Our protagonist is jealous as the new King is engaged wto the woman the protagonist loves, but is himself in love wi…

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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture 38:51

8M ago38:51

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We pick up on this book that was dropped a long time ago, and it’s a great one to help you sleep. Just a little interesting, but the history of mosaics and glass-painting is probably not going to be such a thrill a minute that it keeps you awake. So lie back, learn the history of these classic artforms and drift off to sleep. Story (03:31) Need hel…

9M ago33:03

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine your mind is an electronics store and all the machines, appliances, and devices are switched off and silent, in this ridiculous guided meditation on Sleepy Time Mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Support the Show. Buy tickets to live shows! Perfuct Storm Another great podcast by Noosed Octopus here X-men: The Animate…

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