Best Bed Time Stories For Adults Podcasts (2024)

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Caz Frear, author of 'Five Bad Deeds' - Thriller writer discusses the pressures of doing everything, getting into the right mindset, and making your day better 1:00:06

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Caz Frear was launched to debut success after winning the 'Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller' competition. Her novel, 'Sweet Little Lies', won the prize and found the bestselling status they searched for. What happens next? How do you follow up on debut success? Caz discusses how she dealt with that writing her 2nd and 3rd novels, and why sh…

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191 | Park Ranger HORROR Stories: Bigfoot, Skinwalkers & Other TRUE Creepy Paranormal Experiences 51:59

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This week we're diving into a topic that we've wanted to touch on for quite some time: Park Ranger Horror Stories! Some truly unsettling things take place deep in the woods, and nestled behind the shrubs of your favorite national parks, and this week we're shining a light on some of the creepier stories we've come across. Forest Rangers and other p…

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Chioma Okereke, author of 'Water Baby' - Poet and Author discusses writing without genre, changing how you plot, and performing poetry 54:16

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Chioma Okereke's writing career started as a performance poet, even though she was terrified of performing poetry. From there she wrote short fiction, and was a highly placed runner up in the Costa Short Story Award, for 'Trompette de la Mort'. Her move into long-form began with her debut 'Bitter Leaf', which was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Wr…

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190 | For Sale, Not HAUNTED | Vol. 2 | Real Estate Agents & Realtor's True Paranormal Experiences 55:32

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We're back once again for more Real Estate Agents true paranormal experiences and oddities in Volume 2 of For Sale, Not HAUNTED! Join us as we dive down the realtor rabbit hole once more, and be sure to keep your eyes out for a correlating Sleep With The Lights On packed with even more true and terrifying run in's with the otherworldly from Realtor…

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Night Whispers: Gentle Music for a Serene Slumber 8:23:58

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Paul Carlucci, author of 'The Voyageur' - Acclaimed author discusses moving from short stories to novels, by inspired by fact, and learning grammar 57:23

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Paul Carlucci has published 3 short story collections and works as a copywriter, making other peoples work read better. He's just released one of the most hotly anticipated debuts of the year, it's called 'The Voyageur'. It tells the story of Alex, a motherless stockboy in 19th century Montreal, who is taken in by Serge, a drunken fur trader. After…

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189 | The Significance of Owls: Symbolism, Screen Memories & The Supernatural 53:20

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Owls have been called harbingers of death, replacement memories (screen memories) during alien abductions, they've been linked to The Mothman Prophecy and have been mentioned since before time was recorded in Native American and First Nation cultures. The owl is one of the most significant animals throughout history to be connected to the supernatu…

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Kerry Andrew, author of 'We Are Together Because' - Award winning composer and writer discusses the search for the perfect word, imagining the worst, and finding what you really want 54:21

21d ago54:21

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Kerry Andrew is an all-round creative. As a composer, they've won 4 British Composer Awards, as a writer they've been nominated twice for the BBC National Short Story Award. Kerry has published 2 novels, 'Swansong', 'Skin', and is back with a third, 'We Are Together Because'. It's all about siblings Luke, Connor, Thea and Violet, spending their fir…

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188 | Encounters With Evil: Run-In's With Malevolent Spirits, Real Paranormal Experiences 1:09:09

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Welcome back to the Freaky Deaky, folks today we’re diving into some chilling encounters with evil, true paranormal experiences and run-ins with malevolent spirits. We’ll see you on the inside. Have you ever had any run-in's with what you can only describe as malevolent spirits or entities? Submit your real paranormal experiences to be shared in ou…

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Dusk till Dawn: Meditative Music for All Night Rest 8:46:39

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Daisy Goodwin, author of 'Diva' - TV producer and screenwriter discusses thorough research, historical fiction, and creating legendary TV shows 52:10

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Daisy Goodwin has created some legendary television shows. She's the brains behind 'Grand Designs', 'Escape to the Country', and the historical drama, 'Victoria', based on Queen Victoria, which was sold in 146 countries. She's published poetry, had 3 bestselling novels, 'My Last Duchess', 'The Fortune Hunter', and 'Victoria, which together have bee…

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187 | Morgan Lauren Talks Alaskan "Little People" Folklore, New Show & Time on Gold Rush Season 14 1:19:24

28d ago1:19:24

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We've got Morgan Lauren in studio this week for a back to back dose of local Alaskan folklore! On Thursday, Morgan joins us for our weekly podcast to talk on the Alaskan "Little People", their origins, and just how far these stories actually reach. It's a fascinating topic that we've been wanting to cover for a long time, and Morgan brought the fir…

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Max Moyer, author of 'Zodak - The Last Shielder' - Fantasy author talks world-building, stopping for 18 years, and why you don't need to be completely original 51:24

1M ago51:24

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One of the most frequent requests to writersroutine.com is for fantasy authors. World builders. Authors with the ability to take you on an adventure across times, dimensions and brand new maps. This week's guest, Max Moyer, has figured a way to do that. His new book 'Zodak - The Last Shielder', is the first in a new series, 'Tempest Rising'. There …

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186 | Police & The Paranormal Vol. 3 | Real Paranormal Experiences From Law Enforcement 1:02:32

1M ago1:02:32

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This week we're diving back into one of our all-time favorite series: Police & The Paranormal! In Volume 3, we once again take a look into some truly terrifying real paranormal experiences and first hand accounts shared from cops and members of law enforcement ranging from uncanny intuition, to run-ins with demonic possession, phantom flames firing…

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Mari Hannah, author of 'The Longest Goodbye' - Crime award-winner discusses planning across a series, her Murder Wall, and the book she never wanted to write 43:43

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Mari Hannah is a prolific writer. Over the last 12 years she's won the Northern Writer's Award, the Polari First Book Prize, the CWA Dagger in the Library Award, and Capital Crime's Crime Book of the Year. She's a series authors, publishing books in the 'Stone and Oliver' series, the 'Ryan and O'Neil' novels, and the 'Kate Daniels' thrillers. Her n…

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185 | Secrets of The Skinwalker: Death Bed Confessions & Passing Down Knowledge 54:23

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This week, we're diving into one of our favorite topics again, as we take a look into a truly unique Skinwalker story. In Secrets of the Skinwalker: Death Bed Confessions we weave our way through a highly detailed, and incredibly wild account wherein a man on his deathbed passes on all the knowledge and lore he has on the subject. Passing the prove…

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Dreamcatcher Tunes: Drift Off with Soothing Sleep Music - Sleep Aid Audio, Restful Music, Spa Music 8:21:17

1M ago8:21:17

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Triona Campbell, author of 'The Traitor in the Game' - Young Adult writer talks moving countries to write, moving from TV to novels, and moving obstacles 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Triona Campbell worked as a TV producer and writer, creating many dramas and comedies for teens, and picking up 3 Emmy nominations. Through Lockdown (capital L?) she started writing a novel for teens... thus, a whole career change. Her debut, 'A Game of Life and Death' went down very well, and she's followed it up with 'The Traitor in the Game'. It…

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184 | Dude, Where's My Body? | Astral Projection & Out of Body Experiences (OBE's) 54:48

2M ago54:48

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On today's episode we once again travel the Astral Realm in search of an experience most of us might have familiarity with, but then we move on when we should lean in and learn because this might be true. Christian titled this episode Dude, Where's my Body because as you will see, whether it's a medical emergency or just a simple visit to another d…

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Yangsze Choo, author of 'The Fox Wife' - New York Times bestseller talks about streaming pressure, debut success, and how we think differently 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Yangsze Choo's debut novel 'The Ghost Bride', was released 10 years ago, and has been adapted by Netflix. Her follow-up 'The Night Tiger', was a BBC 2 'Between the Covers' pick, a Reese Witherspoon Book Pick, and was selected for the UK's Big Jubilee Read. She's a New York Times bestseller. Her 3rd novel in the last 10 years is 'The Fox Wife'. Set …

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183 | Giants, Sasquatch, Jellyfish UFO's & The Paranormal Middle East w/ Bob (Open Discussion) 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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This week we welcome Bob into the studio for an open discussion on a mixed bag of everything from Giants & Sasquatch to UFO's and some paranormal lore of Middle East. We also talk about this bizarre Jellyfish UFO video that's been around for years, but keeps sporadically making it's rounds across social media. Classic stuff, really. TIME STAMPS: 0:…

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Restful Rhythms: Music for Meditative Sleep - Ambient Sounds, Nature Sounds, Soothing Music, Calming Tunes 8:21:17

2M ago8:21:17

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Mandy Robotham, author of 'The Hidden Storyteller' - Historical Fiction writer discusses the rules of genre, needing a deadline, and stopping when it gets good 51:20

2M ago51:20

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Mandy Robotham has had many careers, and is busy. She's worked as a midwife, a journalist, and now is an author across genres. Her newest novel is 'The Hidden Storyteller', tells the story of reporter Georgie Young who, in 1946 returns to Germany and finds it unrecognisable post-war, she then teams up with detective Harri Schroder to catch a killer…

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182 | FREAKY Listener Stories | Vol. 6 | Ghost Mimes, Waking Walk-Ins, Paranormal Mimics & Other Ghost Stories 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

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We're back with another episode in our favorite series, Freaky Listener Stories! In Volume 6, we've got some real zingers that have been sent in over the last couple of months. We're talking ghost mimes, we're talking waking walk-ins, we're talking mimics, and paranormal activity in an area of Google Earth that was coincidentally blurred out WHILE …

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Caroline Dunford, author of 'The Augmentors' - Prolific writer discusses plotting over a series, switching genres, and reaching for the perfect novel 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Caroline Dunford has published over 30 books across many genres. Her best loved is the 'Euphemia Martins' Mysteries', which solves crimes set one hundred years ago. Her latest release is 'The Augmentors', a Young Adult novel published under the name Gemini Gibson. We get quite philosophical, talking about the big picture of writing, and why she fee…

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181 | Slumber Party HORROR Stories | Vol. 1 | True Paranormal Experiences From Sleep Overs 49:59

2M ago49:59

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Well, it's finally happening folks, the moment you've all been waiting for. That's right, two fully grown men are sitting down to share true Slumber Party Horror Stories. We thought the day would never come, yet here we are. The homies over at Hazy Dell Press have launched a KickStarter to introduce a line of Cryptid Plushies to coincide with their…

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Orlando Murrin, author of 'Knife Skills for Beginners' - Chef, writer and all-round doer discusses the perfect keyboard, going on tangents, and why kitchens make the perfect place for murder 52:14

3M ago52:14

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Orlando Murrin has had many careers. In the early 90's he appeared on 'Masterchef', reaching the semi-final on a show watched by 12 million people. From then, he's worked as a chef and hotelier, written cookbooks, edited magazines, made podcasts, and now has a novel out. 'Knife Skills for Beginners' sees Paul Delamare investigating murders at a hig…

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180 | The Power of Dreams & Their Meanings | Vol. 2 | Dream Interpretations w/ Leslie Walker 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky, this week Scott's mom is back in town to talk DREAMS, and their interpretations. We go over a couple listener dreams, as well as some interesting nightmares we found digging through the internet. There will be a third and final conclusion to the Dream series this Summer, so if you've got a dream you'd like to have …

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Calm Meditation Music & Relaxing Music - Meditation Songs "Aurora Whispers: A Tranquil Expedition Through Soothing Soundscapes" 9:47:42

3M ago9:47:42

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This episode is sponsored by Sidetrain. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Traverse the breathtaking realm of twilight tranquility in this peaceful and inspiring episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we lead you on an expedition through the soothing soundscapes of Aurora Whispers. Let the gentle pulse of serene piano, calming guit…

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Maura Cheeks, author of 'Acts of Forgiveness' - Debut writer discusses free-writing, how journalism affects novel-writing, and important stories 47:28

3M ago47:28

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This week we chat to Maura Cheeks, who has written pieces and columns all over the place, being featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic and the Harvard Business Review. Her debut novel is called 'Acts of Forgiveness', and is out on the 13th February. It tells the story of Willie Revel who gives up a career as journalist in New York to help run…

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179 | Hide & Seek Specters, Alternate Timelines & Future Self Advice | Christian's Paranormal One-Off's & Oddities 56:05

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This week Christian shares some One-Off's and Oddities that he's found throughout his years of paranormal research. We cover tales of hide and seek spirits, dive into alternate timelines and look into a peculiar story wherein a man receives advice from his future self. Let's get weird! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Christian Literally Never Has a Good Intro …

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Starry Night Songs: Relaxing Music for Better Sleep 9:03:20

3M ago9:03:20

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Sarah Marsh, author of 'A Sign of Her Own' - Debut writer discusses finding the truth in history, taking 12 years to write a debut, and thorough research 29:41

3M ago29:41

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This week, we're joined by Sarah Marsh. Her debut is 'A Sign of Her Own'. It tells the story of Ellen Lark, who discovers a side to Alexander Graham Bell, one of history's most famous figures, that few other people know. Sarah was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavenish Prize in 2019, selected for the London Library Emerging Writer's Programme, and has a…

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178 | Tales From The Ouija | Volume 3 | Scary True Ouija Board Horror Stories & Paranormal Stories 59:48

3M ago59:48

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We're back with Volume 3 of Tales From The Ouija! Join us as we dive into even more scary true ouija board horror stories & paranormal experiences. Will this be the episode Christian finally realizes the scary truth behind using a ouija board? No. No it will not, but that's fine. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - My Father's Warning 0:58 - Intro 2:15 - Tales Fro…

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Rebecca Thorne, author of 'The Grief House' - Writing without a genre, how pseudonyms help switch between tasks, and a strictly-planned day 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Rebecca Thorne's new novel is 'The Grief House', it's about the ex-tarot reader Blue, who escapes to a grief retreat on a beautiful country estate. Only, when the weather closes in, and someone disappears in the night, Blue wonders whose grief might hide a deeper secret. Rebecca published 2 psychological thriller books under the name Rebecca Tinnel…

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177 | UFO's, Extraterrestrial's & Alien Abductions, Oh My! (w/ A Funky Fresh UFO Story) 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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Buckle up for a wild ride, as Christian takes us down the rabbit hole of UFO's, Extraterrestrial Life & Alien Abductions, Oh My! We dive into everything from obscure abduction stories, to Mantis Men, clones & even dive into a real ufo story from the Funkmeister George Clinton himself (read by Christian, which makes it 1000x more hilarious.) We'll s…

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Slumberland Symphony: Music to Guide You to Dreamland 9:03:48

3M ago9:03:48

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Helen Fisher, author of 'Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life' - Writer discusses the rocky road to publication, writing when you're not writing, and the plot road map 55:22

4M ago55:22

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Helen Fisher's debut, 'Space Hopper' was acclaimed as one of the most unique debuts of 2021, recommended by Cosmopolitan, Woman's Weekly', Marian Keyes, and many more, it looked set to launch her to a glittering career. Things weren't that simple for Helen. In the following 2 years, she wrote 3 novels which were all turned down and rejected. At an …

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176 | Cursed Movie Sets: Haunting the Silver Screen | True Paranormal Tales From Hollywood 52:04

4M ago52:04

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Welcome to a journey through the shadows of Hollywood's haunted history in the realm of Cinema where Dreams Come to Life there exists a dark undercurrent of mysterious forces that have plagued certain movie sets with an eerie and unsettling energy. In this spine chilling exploration we will delve into into the cursed tales that linger behind the Si…

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The Lullaby Lounge: Peaceful Sleep Music Compilation - Sleep Therapy Music, Deep Sleep Tracks, Mindfulness Music 8:53:27

4M ago8:53:27

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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Subliminal Messages Do They Work? 30:14

4M ago30:14

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"Empower Your Mind: Subliminal Success and Prosperity - Sleep Stories & Meditation with Joel Thielke" Welcome to Sleep Stories and Meditation, hosted by me, Joel Thielke. In today's episode, we're diving into the intriguing world of subliminal recordings. After a brief introduction, we'll immerse ourselves in a 20-minute subliminal session designed…

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Professor Emma Smith, author of 'Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers' - Academic discusses commercial non-fiction, who Shakespeare really was, and why we can't throw books away 57:14

4M ago57:14

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Professor Emma Smith teaches Shakespeare Studies at the University of Oxford. She has published some academic non-fiction works before, but this is her first work of real commercial non-fiction. 'Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers', looks at why books are so importantly culturally - why can't we throw them away? What is it about a…

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175 | Strange Highness #1 | The C.I.A.’s Demon Informant & A Possessed Nun 49:06

4M ago49:06

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Christian brings over a special Cherry Lime-aid, and things get very STRANGE. Welcome to the inaugural episode of Strange Highness, a show in which our opinions are even weirder than normal due to the uh...effects of whatever Christian brings over. In today's episode Christian brings over two incredibly wild stories pertaining to an alleged Demon I…

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Sleepy Harmonies: Unwind with Peaceful Nighttime Music 8:27:45

4M ago8:27:45

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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sidetrain⁠⁠⁠⁠. An entire community of coaches at your fingertips. Journey into a realm of tranquility and introspection in this reflective and evocative episode of Music to Relax and Sleep, as we guide you through the subtle world of ephemeral echoes. Lullabies, Relaxation Music, White Noise, Ambient Sounds, Nature …

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The Year of Manifesting and Changing your Limiting Beliefs 10:58

4M ago10:58

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Dive into our episode focused on manifestation and breaking free from limiting beliefs, Joel will explain crucial steps towards personal empowerment in the new year. This episode isn't about New Year resolutions; it's an exploration of the hidden barriers that hold us back - our limiting beliefs. With a blend of practical insights, and transformati…

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D.V. Bishop, author of 'Ritual of Fire' - Historical fiction author talks his rules of writing, planning in the past, and tie-in novels 1:16:20

4M ago1:16:20

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Happy New Year! Let's start 2024 with a bumper episode from a fantastic historical fiction author. D.V Bishop has published 3 'Cesare Aldo' novels, and the 4th is on the way. He's won the CWA Historical Dagger Award, and his novels are highly commended across the board. His newest novel is 'Ritual of Fire'. It takes you to 1538 Florence, where a ri…

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174 | Lost & Lured in the Woods: Real Paranormal Stories of Haunted Forests & Woodland Spirits 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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In the depths of human history, a cryptic chapter unfolds—stories etched in the collective consciousness, tales that converge from every corner of the globe. Tonight, friends, we embark on a journey into the heart of the unknown, where the woods harbor more than meets the eye. Deep within the recesses of folklore, we encounter a chorus of cautionar…