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Snoozecast

Snoozecast is the podcast designed to help you fall asleep. Episodes air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn about our premium listening options at snoozecast.com/plus, which unlocks ad-free listening to our expanded catalog, including bonus original stories.

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33:48

The Caliph Stork

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/29

Tonight, we’ll read the Caliph Stork, a fairy tale popularized by Andrew Lang among others. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, historian and folklorist most famous for his Fairy Books, a series of twelve collections of fairy tales published between 1889 and 1910. In this tale, a curious purchase leads the Caliph of Bagdad and his Vizier into an unexpected and transformative adventure. As they navigate their strange new reality, they uncover se crets that challenge their wit and resolve

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32:44

Borderland

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/27

Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Borderland, a Country-Town Chronical” written by Jessie Fothergill and published in 1890. Borderland is a Victorian-era novel that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. The story follows protagonist Theodora North as she navigates the complexities of relationships, class distinctions, and her own desires, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural England. The author , Jessie Fothergill was a celebrated English novelist,

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28:45

Anne of Green Gables pt. 25

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/24

Tonight, we’ll read the 25th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves.In the previous chapter, Anne joyfully returns to school in October, inspired by her new teacher, Miss Stacy, and thriving in her studies and creative pursuits. Despite Marilla’s disapproval, Anne eagerly prepares for a school concert to raise funds for a flag, throwing herself into rehearsals with enthusiasm. Supported by

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7:14

Those Barren Leaves

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/23

Tonight, for our monthly Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read an excerpt from the 1925 Aldous Huxley novel “Those Barren Leaves”. It is a satirical novel depicting the cultural elite gathered in an Italian palace to relive the glories of the Renaissance. If you are interested in learning more about what Snoozecast+ and Snoozecast+ Deluxe offer, please go to snoozecast.com/plus Our excerpt starts at the beginning of the second part of the novel, which is titled “Fragments from the

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32:32

Pike's Peak

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/22

Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt about the mountains of Colorado from “The Land of Enchantment” written by Lilian Whiting and published in 1909. Pike's Peak is one of Colorado's most iconic mountains, standing at over 14,000 feet. Located near Colorado Springs, it is known as one of the state's prominent fourteeners and is accessible via hiking, a scenic highway, or the historic cog railway. The peak has inspired creativity, including the song "America the Beautiful," and offers breathtaking

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23:45

The Empty Bench

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/20

Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozecast original “The Empty Bench”. A hidden bench by a quiet grove offers an otherworldly sense of stillness to those who find it, creating an inexplicable connection to time and place. The experience lingers, drawing one back to witness the subtleties of its magic and the profound calm it offers. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:45

Good Wives ch. 15

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/17

Tonight we'll read the next chapter of Good Wives, written by Louisa May Alcott, titled "On the Shelf". This is also known as the second half of the Little Women novel, and is considered the 38th chapter as part of that work as a whole.The concept of being on the shelf, in reference to the chapter title, speaks to the Victorian era's rigid views on marriage and womanhood. Women who remained unmarried beyond a certain age were often seen as having lost their value in society. However, through Jo,

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40:45

Tom Sawyer

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/15

Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” written by Mark Twain in 1876. Snoozecast first read this back in January of 2022. It is a story about a boy growing up along the Mississippi River, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best-selling of any of Twain's works during his lifetime, and is considered to be a masterpiece of American literature. It was also one of the first novels to be written on a

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22:45

Santa Fe, Argentina | Darwin's Voyage

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/13

Tonight, we’ll read from the seventh chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin’s “The Voyage of the Beagle” titled “Buenos Aires and Santa Fe”. “The Voyage of the Beagle” is the title most commonly given to the book first published in 1839 as Darwin’s “Journal and Remarks”, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The book chronicles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he made groundbreaking observations that contributed to his theory of evolution by natural

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32:45

Persuasion pt. 14

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/10

Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife.We will pick up early in Chapter 13, where we left off in the last episode. This chapter is also the start of the second volume, or half, of “Persuasion”. Anne Elliot is reunited with Lady Russell, her confidante and mentor

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40:45

The Fairy of the Dawn pt. 2

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/08

Tonight, we’ll read the final part to the Romanian fairy tale “The Fairy of the Dawn.” The first part to this story aired in the previous episode. Snoozecast first read this story back in January of 2022.In the first part of our story, we are introduced to a king with three sons: Florea, Costan, and the youngest, Petru. Petru stands apart from his brothers—not for his strength or bravery, but for his gentle and playful spirit. While Florea and Costan pursue traditional ideals of heroism, Petru is

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42:45

The Fairy of the Dawn pt. 1

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/06

Tonight, we’ll read the first part to “The Fairy of the Dawn,” a Romanian fairy tale by author Marie Kremnitz. The second half to this story will air in our next episode. Snoozecast first read this story back in January of 2022.Tonight’s story features a prince who doesn’t seem at first to be destined for heroism. Unlike his brothers, who seek adventure, fortune, and battles, this prince prefers singing, laughing, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Yet, as the tale unfolds, his heart and

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22:31

The House at Pooh Corner pt. 2

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/03

Tonight, we’ll continue the 1928 children's book by A. A. Milne “The house at Pooh Corner”. In the last episode, Pooh sets out to visit Piglet on a snowy day but finds Piglet missing, so he hums a new song and decides to visit Eeyore. Along the way, Pooh and Piglet build a house for Eeyore out of sticks, unaware that the sticks were from Eeyore's original house. Eeyore believes the wind moved his house, and all ends happily with laughter and song as the friends enjoy their snowy adventure

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30:47

Fortunatus

Snoozecast ·

2025/01/01

Tonight, we’ll read a story called “Fortunatus”. It is inspired by a German tale regarding a legendary hero popular in 15th- and 16th-century Europe. It is a tale which marks the passing of the feudal world into the more modern, globalized, capitalist world. The moral of the story is that it is far too easy, without wisdom, to lose one's fortune, no matter how it was acquired. Snoozecast first read this story back in 2020. Scholars often see Fortunatus as a bridge between medieval morality tales and

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35:45

The Flight of the Golf Ball

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/30

Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt from The Soul of Golf by P.A. Vaile, published in 1912. Snoozecast first read this back in 2020. The author Vaile’s contributions to golf literature extended beyond mere instruction—he was an early advocate for the science of the game. His writings explored the mechanics of golf swings and course strategy, combining a passion for the sport with an analytical mind. Vaile’s influence helped shape the way golf was taught and understood during the early 20th century,

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15:45

Anne of Green Gables pt. 24

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/27

Tonight, we’ll read the 24rd chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled "Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert". In the previous chapter, Anne’s impulsive nature leads her to accept a dangerous dare, resulting in a fall that leaves her with a broken ankle and weeks of confinement. Despite her initial despair, Anne’s vivid imagination and the kindness of friends help her endure the tedious recovery, during which she discovers the

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33:18

Baking Cookies

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/25

Tonight, we’ll read the section on baking cookies from “Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4”, written by The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. The Woman’s Institute was founded by Mary Brooks Picken in Scranton, PA. Born in Kansas in 1886, Picken wrote the first dictionary to be published by a woman in the English language, beyond the over one hundred other books she wrote. The word "cookie" comes from the Dutch word "koekje", which was Anglicized when the Dutch brought

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32:18

A Christmas Tree

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/23

Tonight, we’ll read a short story by Charles Dickens called “A Christmas Tree”, from 1850. Snoozecast first aired this story back in the year 2020.It was only ten years prior to this story’s publication that in 1840 the German concept of a Christmas tree was introduced to England. Before then, nobody in England had placed a Christmas tree in their home.Just as Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” isn’t actually a song, “A Christmas Tree” is barely a story and the tree is merely a launching off point for a

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38:45

Good Wives ch. 14

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/20

Tonight we'll read the next chapter of Good Wives, written by Louisa may Alcott, titled "New Impressions". This is also known as the second half of the Little Women novel, and is considered the 37th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last chapter, Jo returns home and is troubled by the changes in Beth. Although Beth appears happy, Jo senses that her sister is fading away. Beth reveals that she has known for some time that she is dying, but has kept it to herself, trying to remain

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7:15

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Snoozecast ·

2024/12/19

Tonight, for this month’s Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read a selection of classical Christmas poems, starting with “A Visit from St. Nicholas” written by Clement Clarke Moore. We hope that our Deluxe listeners enjoy tonight’s sleep holiday poetry. If you are interested in learning more about what Snoozecast+ and Snoozecast+ Deluxe offer, please go to snoozecast.com/plus Moore was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. But he is best known to this day as the author of

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