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Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - December 19, 2022 19:25 - 12 minutesTonight, 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...
Tales for Everyone - Foundation
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - December 19, 2022 19:25 - 20 minutesTonight, 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 ...
Tales for Adults - The Empty House
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - October 22, 2022 15:20 - 43 minutesA 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 ...
Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - October 11, 2022 13:24 - 25 minutesTonight, 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. ------- Shou...
Tales for Adults - The Star
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - September 26, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutesTonight, 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 fe...
Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - September 19, 2022 15:46 - 36 minutesTonight, 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 Fires...
Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - September 13, 2022 13:19 - 46 minutesTonight, 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 gre...
A Message from Joe Fireside
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - September 06, 2022 18:04 - 10 minutesTonight, 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 ...
Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 1
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - October 27, 2021 21:16 - 54 minutesTonight, 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 re...
Wonders by the Fireside - The Legends of the Gods - Part 1
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - October 23, 2021 15:52 - 41 minutesHello 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 the first part of "Legends of the Gods" by E.A. Wallis Budg...
Tales for Everyone - Sindbad The Sailor
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - September 03, 2021 13:51 - 32 minutesTonight, 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. P...
Tales for Adults - Feline Red
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - August 11, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutesTonight, 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 ra...
Tales for Children - The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - August 08, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesTonight 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...
Tales for Adults - Josephine: A Woman With A Past
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - August 05, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutesA 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, p...
Tales for Children - Little Snow White
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 31, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutesTonight, 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. Shou...
Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Sacrifices
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 30, 2021 18:55 - 2 hoursA 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. You can pick up a copy of this story, and this talented authors ...
Tales for Children - The Jungle Baby
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 24, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutesTonight, 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 Baby, written by G.E. Farrow, published in 1905. Rate, review, or subscribe to ...
Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Awakenings
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 22, 2021 16:19 - 2 hoursTonight, 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 “Kiera’s Quest – Awakenings”, a fantastic fantasy st...
Tales for Everyone - Jack and the Giants
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 17, 2021 18:32 - 32 minutesTonight 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 same vein as Jack and the Beanstalk, but without the beanstalk. And with ma...
Meditation by the Fireside - Bad Day Remedy
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 14, 2021 18:21 - 29 minutesTonight, 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 is, and then letting it go, together. This episode is brought to you by the Isbourne ...
Tales for Children - Rhyming Story Collection
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 10, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutesTonight, 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 Collection", each written by Michael Alexander. You ...
Tales for Adults - The Last Evolution
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 07, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutesTonight, 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 look of the future, from the perspective of the past. Presenting "The Last Evolution", ...
Tales for Everyone - Sadie, A Story About a Girl Who Just Didn't Know
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - July 06, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutesTonight, 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 know. Proudly presenting "Sadie, A Story About a Girl That Just Did Not Know", written by Andreah ...
Tales for Adults - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 30, 2021 17:00 - 1 hourA 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. I first watched the Disney adaptation of t...
Tales for Children - Tahj the Brave Kite Speaks Up
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 26, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutesTonight, 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 are from or what they look like. Presenting "Tahj the Brave Kite Speaks ...
Tales for Adults - Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 23, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutesTonight, 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 presenting "Sherlock Holmes and The Advent...
Tales for Everyone - Fenrir, the Giant Fox
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 21, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutesTonight, 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 larger, and of our need to respect the planet we live on. Proudly presenting "...
Fathers Day Special Episode - My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad!
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 20, 2021 08:37 - 5 minutesToday, 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 me to tell your story, and i...
Tales for Everyone - Doctor Dolittle Part 2
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hourTonight, 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 of “Doctor Dolittle” by Hugh Lofting, published in ...
Tales for Children - Cinderella
Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation - June 16, 2021 20:29 - 20 minutesAfter 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 with me as I slowly release my back-catalogue of content over the next week o...
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