Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation

Feb 10 2024 111 ep. 38 mins 167

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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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Tales for Everyone - Sherlock Holmes in A Case of Identity

Feb 10 2024 40 mins

A 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.talesbyt

Tales for Everyone - Paul Bunyan - First Chapter

Jan 28 2024 38 mins

Tonight, 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 conte

Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special

Dec 19 2022 12 mins

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 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

Tales for Everyone - Foundation

Dec 19 2022 20 mins

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 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 millio

Tales for Adults - The Empty House

Oct 22 2022 43 mins

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.We are kicking off the spooky season with something pretty creepy, so I urge only adult listeners to proceed! -------Should you wish to su

Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief

Oct 11 2022 25 mins

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 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.talesbythe

Tales for Adults - The Star

Sep 26 2022 33 mins

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 Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show

Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2

Sep 19 2022 36 mins

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 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 friend

Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House

Sep 13 2022 46 mins

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 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. -----

A Message from Joe Fireside

Sep 06 2022 10 mins

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 wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for