Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation

By Joe Fireside

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Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. -
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Tonight, 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 ...

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12.19.2022 Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special Tonight, 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 ...
12.19.2022 Tales for Everyone - Foundation Tonight, 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 ...
10.22.2022 Tales for Adults - The Empty House A 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. ...
10.11.2022 Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief Tonight, 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 ...
09.26.2022 Tales for Adults - The Star Tonight, 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 ...
09.19.2022 Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2 Tonight, 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 ...
09.13.2022 Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House Tonight, 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 ...
09.06.2022 A Message from Joe Fireside Tonight, 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 ...
10.27.2021 Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 1 Tonight, 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, ...
10.23.2021 Wonders by the Fireside - The Legends of the Gods - Part 1 Hello everyone A 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 ...
09.03.2021 Tales for Everyone - Sindbad The Sailor Tonight, 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 ...
08.11.2021 Tales for Adults - Feline Red Tonight, 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 ...
08.08.2021 Patreon Exclusive - Tales for Everyone - A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPSIODE A story about cards and cords. Of Slow moving boats and slow moving minds. Of taking passage on an old paddleboat down the Mississippi. Presenting "A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain", written by Sol Smith, published ...
08.08.2021 Tales for Children - The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep Tonight 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 ...
08.05.2021 Tales for Adults - Josephine: A Woman With A Past A 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: ...
07.31.2021 Tales for Children - Little Snow White Tonight, 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 ...
07.30.2021 Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Sacrifices A story of fantasy and peril. A story of betrayal and hope and destiny. A story of one normal girl, and her quest to save many different worlds. A story, about love. Presenting "Kiera's Quest, Sacrifices" Written by Kristy Brown. ...
07.24.2021 Tales for Children - The Jungle Baby Tonight, we have a story of an evil snake and his attempts to cause harm to a sweet little baby. A story of wolves, and tigers, and bears. A story about the inherent goodness of most animals. Presenting, The Jungle ...
07.22.2021 Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Awakenings Tonight, we have a story of prophecy and destiny. A story of plastic princes and rings of crystal. A story of dreams, different worlds and teenage life. A story, about a strange connection between two very different people. Proudly presenting ...
07.17.2021 Tales for Everyone - Jack and the Giants Tonight we have a story of giants, and a very famous giant slayer. A story of knights and ladies, captives and cookery, a story of trickery, of bravery, and of chivalry. Presenting "Jack and the Giants", a story in the ...
07.14.2021 Meditation by the Fireside - Bad Day Remedy Tonight, we have another guided meditation episode. This one is designed to be listened to after we have had a day that hasn't gone particularly well for us, and we will take a look at accepting it for what it ...
07.10.2021 Tales for Children - Rhyming Story Collection Tonight, we have a set of short stories. Stories about ghosts and zombies. About Loch Ness Monsters and ghosts playing at midnight. About Big sisters and younger brothers and taking your pet dragon to the vet. Presenting the "Rhyming Stories ...
07.07.2021 Tales for Adults - The Last Evolution Tonight, we have a story of the partnership of man and machine as we advance through our future. A story, of the end of one of those partners, and the progression and beauty of the journey we go on. Another ...
07.06.2021 Tales for Everyone - Sadie, A Story About a Girl Who Just Didn't Know Tonight, we have a story about the moon, and the stars, and the ocean and a wise wolf. A story about the journey of life, portrayed in a wonderful way. A story about a little girl who just did not ...
06.30.2021 Tales for Adults - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A story of schoolmasters and spectres. Of whimsical stories contrasted with terrible rumours. Of rivals in love, of beauty in nature, and of terror in folklore. Proudly presenting "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, as written in 1819. ...
06.26.2021 Tales for Children - Tahj the Brave Kite Speaks Up Tonight, our brave little kite returns to teach us all another lesson. A story of inclusion and of welcoming distant friends. A story that shows us that we should be nice to everyone, regardless of who they are, where they ...
06.23.2021 Tales for Adults - Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" Tonight, we have A story of intrigue and betrayal, of baboons and cheetahs, of doctors and heiresses and overseas intrigue. A story, about the worlds most famous detective and his stalwart assistant on another of their most singular adventures. Proudly ...
06.21.2021 Tales for Everyone - Fenrir, the Giant Fox Tonight, we have a story of one very unique fox, whose origins are in deep Norse mythology. A story of our ever changing world, and mankind's impact on it. A story of waste, and sustenance, of growing ever larger and ...
06.20.2021 Fathers Day Special Episode - My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad! Today, we have a cheeky bonus episode to celebrate Fathers Day. A story in honour of the beautiful and massively underappreciated dad-joke. Presenting "My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad!", by Jacob Eckeberger. Thank you Jacob for allowing ...
06.19.2021 Tales for Everyone - Doctor Dolittle Part 2 Tonight, we have a story of Pirates and Parrots. Of Princes and pushmi-pullyus. of fishermen, sharks and swallows. Of travelling across the jungles in search of a way home, and the seas in search of family. Proudly presenting the conclusion ...
06.16.2021 Tales for Children - Cinderella After a long, unintended break, WE ARE FINALLY BACK! I would like to apologise for the delay in delivering new content, and assure you that issues are now resolved, and the show will continue as it used to. Please bear ...
05.01.2021 Tales for Children - The Tales of Punky Dunk, the Cat Tonight, we have a story about a mischievous little cat, and his misadventures. A story about puppies and mice and fish. A story, flushed with the charm of innocence. Presenting “The Tales of Punky Dunk, The Cat”, written in 1912, ...
04.28.2021 Tales for Everyone - Doctor Dolittle Part 1 Tonight, we have a story of animals. Lots of Animals. Of parrots and crocodiles and swallows and monkeys and old plough-horses. A story of being able to talk many, many different languages. A story about a very famous doctor, and ...
04.24.2021 Tales for Children - Sleep Story Collection Tonight, we have a series of short stories. Stories about fireflies and puppies, about bear cubs and dreaming. Of flying and sailing and swimming and dancing. Stories, of sleep and dreams Presenting four stories tonight. Firstly “Fireflies” written by Carolyn ...
04.21.2021 Meditation by the Fireside - Stroll Along the Beach Visualisation Tonight, we have another guided meditation. This time, we are taking a journey together through a tropical forest, and then along a warm, golden sandy beach, utterly revelling in the wonder of nature and the peace of the ocean, before ...
04.17.2021 Tales for Children - Jacob's Tales Tonight, we have a series of stories written to spark the imagination. Stories of dragons and planes, of flies and farms, of kings and honey. Of goodness, gratefulness and friendship. Presenting “Jacobs Tales” written by Loreta Yono. A charming storybook ...
04.14.2021 Tales for Everyone - The Parchment Tonight, we have a story of the magic of writing. A story of worlds and netherworlds, of gifts and beauty, of life and loss and journeys. A story, about the power of the imagination. Proudly presenting “The Parchment” written by ...
04.10.2021 Tales for Children - The Three Little Pigs Tonight, we have an old family favourite. A story you almost certainly have heard before, but maybe not in its original form. A story of bricks and sticks and straw. Of butter churns and cooking pots. Of chinny chin chins. ...
04.07.2021 Tales for Everyone - A Place to Rest Your Paws A short story, of a day in the turbulent life of an armed forces spouse. A story about moving from place to place, and the adjustments we need to make as we go. A story about new places, but old ...
04.03.2021 Tales for Children - The Wise Mamma Goose Tonight, we have a story about a goose and her little baby goslings. A story of mysterious disappearances and the hard job of thinking. Of roosters and hens, and foxes and fidos. A story, of a mothers protection. Presenting “The ...
03.31.2021 Tales for Adults - In The Year 2889 Tonight, we have a story about the far future, written from the perspective of the past. A story of telephotes and commutators, of editors and ambassadors, of newspapers and reporters. A story of one day in the life of the ...
03.27.2021 Tales for Children - Powerful Me Series Tonight, we have two stories about the power you have. Stories about mindfulness, about consideration, about kindness and meaning. Stories about the wonder of you. Proudly presenting the “Powerful Me” series, The Power in Me, and The Power in Words, ...
03.24.2021 Tales for Adults - Twelve Times Zero Tonight, we have a story of murder and mystery. A story of futuristic technology and old fashion police work. A story of women in blue fire, nuclear experimentation and lies and conspiracy. A story, about the greater good. Proudly presenting ...
03.20.2021 Tales for Everyone - Prosperity Lane Tonight, we have a story about a bright little girl and a wonderfully strange house. About a very unique aunt with a very unique job. About plenty of purple, about stars, about flowers, about the man on the moon and ...
03.17.2021 Meditation by the Fireside - Guided Meditation for Stress Relief Tonight, we have another guided meditation, this time, we will focus on relieving stress using a well-established meditative method. You can follow my voice and give yourself to the imagery and we can relax together. As always, please ensure you ...
03.13.2021 Tales for Children - The Tales of Tom Kitten and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Tonight, we have a story of a fat little kitten and his sisters, a story of Puddle-ducks and buttonless clothing, of getting dirty and not being fit to be seen! And another, of a darling old washer-woman. Of a mysterious ...
03.10.2021 Tales for Adults - The Song of Hiawatha Tonight, we have a story of creation and destruction. Of joy, and sorrow, of war and peace, of gods and goddesses, of rivers and animals and the wonders of nature. An epic story about Native American folklore and legends. Proudly ...
03.06.2021 Tales for Children - A World Beyond the Rainbow Tonight, we have a story about fairies, and beauty. A story about one little girls journey into a magical kingdom. A story about kindness. Presenting “A World Beyond the Rainbow”, written by Adrita Goswami. This book was written when the ...
03.03.2021 Tales for Adults - The Canterville Ghost Tonight, we have a story about life, and death, and love. A story about hauntings, nobility and Americans. About blood stains, suits of armour and hidden rooms. A story of fear and terror, but not necessarily in the way you ...
02.27.2021 Tales for Children - The Greatest Treasure Tonight, we have a story about a happy little otter and his families very special rock. A story about squawking seagulls and cracking clams. A story, about learning very important lessons from very important people. Presenting a Fireside Community Author ...

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