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Sleep Spell

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Sleep Spell is a fantasy inspired soundscape podcast meant to induce calm, sleep, or creativity for your next Dungeons and Dragons session or for your bed time routine. Turn on one of our ambient soundscapes and be transported to a sleepy tavern with a mellow lute player or maybe find yourself at camp after a long day's journey towards the capital.If you enjoy this podcast consider subscribing for ad free 8-hour versions of our episodes. Also be sure to rate and review the show so that many ...
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We watch films and flog dead horses, so you don't have to. Is this week's film choice a complete waste of your viewing time? Much like Flogging/Beating a dead horse is...Get it? Anywho...Bone dry humour, an Irish woman's potty mouth & petty squabbling await. As our Greek mate Sophocles once said: "Nay, allow the claim of the dead; stab not the fallen; what prowess is it to FilmFlog the slain anew?" So, grab your whip of choice, mount your dead steed and let's ride! All served to you dripping ...
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Discover the perfect way to end your day with "Sleep with Classic Books," a unique fusion of relaxation and education for literature lovers and sleep enthusiasts. This sleepcast is crafted to cater to both the curious mind that thirsts for knowledge and the tired soul that seeks a tranquil night. Embark on a calming journey through the pages of classic books penned by literary giants such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. Our show weaves together the captivating tal ...
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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …
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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…
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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …
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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…
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Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…
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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…
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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find ourselves wandering deeper into the cavernous glacier. Voices from below chanting and beckoning us further into the icy depths. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at www.thebardpodcast.com Shop our me…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find ourselves lost on a glacier in the middle of the sea after a horrific crash that sunk the boat and more than half the crew. On the wind a ghostly tune whispers to the remaining party, guiding them further and further onto the slow moving ice. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find ourselves out on the churning Northern Seas as glaciers drift in and out of sight on the horizon. Ancient artifacts of a lost city call for us to abandon ship. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at ww…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find the party sitting outside the illustrious Yawning Portal Tavern after losing a bar fight and all of their remaining coin. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at www.thebardpodcast.com Shop our merch at…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party has found a cabin in the woods, inside a wizened old man works on toys by a roaring fire. The party joins in an helps the man make the strange mechanical objects that ring and ping at odd intervals. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party takes some time to clean up after the fight with the Artificer before confronting their family with the bad news. The bath house is smaller and on the edge of town but allows the party to plan their approach in secret. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help sprea…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party has finally made it to the dwarven mines to finish their quest. Ambient winds blow through the dungeon and warn the party of the dangers below. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at www.thebardpodca…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find the we find the party on top of a mountainside in the middle of a blistering snow storm, the Wizard has cast Tiny Hut to protect the party until morning. Get access to all of our 8 hour long, ad-free, versions of our episodes by becoming a subscriber. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you en…
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The party makes their way back to town right as a massive magical beanstalk rips through the ground and starts growing skyward. Overhead massive beans begin to grow on the stalk and the mayor of the town sees an opportunity for new trade and sets a reward for the first bean to be brought back to town safely. Ways to support the show: Be sure to lik…
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We find the party on a small sail boat, looking out onto a fog laden lake. The poster in their hands demands the head of a beast that has been causing trouble in the lake at of late. The party came with full intention to rid the monster with ease, but as they stare off onto the massive lake a set of great sickly set of yellow eyes stares up at them…
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You find yourself floating in a place that is neither light nor dark, warm nor cold, here nor there. It just is. Slowly, pieces of memory float before your eyes, as if you were an audience member at a play, but the memories are yours. You remember the act of dying, but not of getting here. Nor what here even is. So you float. Watching pieces of you…
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GET IN TOUCH... WEBSITE: https://www.filmfloggers.com SUBSCRIBE: https://www.filmfloggers.com/subscribe VOTE FOR OUR NEXT FILM: https://www.filmfloggers.com/vote TIGHT ARSE: Are you a Tight Arse? SLEEPING WITH THE WAFFLER: Can't Sleep? EMAIL: hosts@filmfloggers.com TALK TO BEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA... TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TIKTOK LINKTREE YOUTUBE SP…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party followed the cult to a cave tucked away on the rocky coastal cliffs several miles south of the swamp. Once inside they can hear something or someone moving around, slithering across the cave floor. I hope someone brought a mirror. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can t…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party has caught wind of the vile summoning and is now tracking down leaders of the cult. They stake out a common route that they take to the meeting place, deep in a wetland outside the kingdom. And now, we wait. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word …
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we leave the party and head off into the unknown, where a group of strangely clad figures attempt to summon a great evil to this plane. Ways to support the show: Be sure to like, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at www.thebardpodcast.com Shop our me…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party has made it deeper on the island, finding a small quiet town of halflings, gnomes, and trollkin to deliver the presents to. After meeting with the mayor and distributing the gifts the party rests at the base of a massive fountain in the middle of town as the world around them continues it's hectic pace. The …
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party has made it onto the island but the inhabitants are not what they expected -- the entire Island is populated by Trolls! As the party wanders across the landscape they break for camp along what appears to be a road, it is just twice as wide as the widest river the Druid has ever seen. As they dine and drink a…
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Before Johnny Depp & Tim Burton completely lost their career and personal heads, respectively, they gave us this gloomy delight. Dan Machholz is back; what a goose. Topics discussed during the episode that will make you want to grind your teeth into pointy daggers include: Ben's deepthroat technique is improving. Ben is recording in the bath so he …
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Happy Halloween...In November Due to the FilmFlogger's ongoing world tour, we've barely had time to get any new content out to our current listeners during the spooky season. So, here's a taster of what it's like to be a Nitpicker over on our Patreon. We like to have fun over there. Maybe a little too much. Listen in to Ben's embarrassing attempts …
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Ben's struggles with podcasting on the road continue with The Monster Squad. For the non-existent fans. Episode topics discussed that will make you feel like you've been kicked in the nards include: We discuss how Dan's woodland frolicking ruined a 5-star opportunity. How do you maintain a podcast when your co-host is nine days behind you? Ben cont…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party finds the Artificer's Lair and it is filled wall to wall with machines of nefarious purpose. They plan an ambush for when the Artificer returns, for now they wait among the machines. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check …
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the party finds a massive underground city bustling with commerce and trade. Somewhere in the cities catacombs the artificer is rumored to have been seen, with arms full of contraband equipment. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Chec…
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Ben from FilmFloggers and Sean from Review It Yourself team up to take on a topic that will undoubtedly endear them to listeners' and other podcaster's hearts: CGI. The expected 30-minute run time turns out to be wildly ambitious for these waffling pair of c---- (retracted by Sean). Ben and Sean try to understand why CGI has become as prevalent as …
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HEY YOU GUYS!! You can access all our Nitpicking episodes during October for the measly sum of £2.50! All the money raised during the month will go to a charity chosen randomly by one of our patrons! Ben will delve deep into his pocket for every new sign-up and match that tier's cost! And the best part? You can sign up any time during October, bing…
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"The real journey of indie podcasting are the friends we make along the way"...You'd expect Leo to spew this sort of thing out of his mouth during his pretentious quest to find meaning in paradise in Danny Boyle's 2000 film 'The Beach.' The Beach was meant to be the first episode to kick off The FilmFloggers World Tour, but then The Queen died, so …
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We pay our respects to Her Majesty by returning to where her journey to the throne began. Thanks for the memories, Elizabeth. Your service has ended x P.S. God save the King And Ben...as he couldn't get a word in this episode. An Irishwoman stole the show and his throne. P.P.S Fiona doesn't swear once!! As Ben's episode notes are typically filled w…
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LISTENER REQUEST Jonny from the 'wonderful' What's Our Seat Number: Movie Review Podcast was 'nice' enough to request this 90s Pirate Box Office Bomb epic for us to do a 15-minute Nitpicking Flog. Tell Jonny how much of douche he is here - What's Our Seat Number Please don't say we don't care about our fans...It's just a shame they don't care about…
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Does running an indie podcast sometimes make you feel like chopping off your dick and shocking it up your arse? Just me, then! A Sweaty Danny Glover coaxes a former host from the grave for one last hurrah. The deadman has his say on Twitter and how Prey's (2022) tiers of CGI could send your head into a violent spin. Robosnake anyone? What's this fr…
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Welcome To NitPickers. Join us as we spend waay too much time NitPicking all the most important and unimportant details in films! Our mission? To comb through everything from cinema's biggest turds, ruin your childhood favourites, and dump all over stone-cold classics. PICK SOME NITS! GET IN TOUCH... WEBSITE: https://www.filmfloggers.com SUBSCRIBE:…
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Dan's 9-year-old son gives us his views on the 18-rated Blade as Ben watches on with his microphone resting on his impressive penis...We like to have fun over on FilmFloggers. The film that paved the way for this glorious never-ending MCU universe was fronted by a guy in full leather breaking up a blood rave and chasing down a latex blob who enjoys…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find the party knee deep in water and much as they trudge through a thick swamp on the way to the next town. Bugs, frogs, and birds sing all around them as the Barbarian and Druid work to keep spirits high. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about ou…
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War of the Worlds (2005) As Sean continues to parade around as the self-proclaimed 'Waffler', the OG Waffler seeks him out to help combat his unprovoked self-proclaimed unpopularity amongst his indie peers. Isn't a peer someone at the same level as you...? A real head-scratcher for Ben. The War of the Wafflers commences. (Head Over To Our Website f…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell we find the party in the magnanimous manor of a great and powerful wizard in search of information. The party waits by the Wizard's Aquarium for the info. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, review, or share it where you can to help spread the word about our podcast! Check out our other shows at www.thebardpodc…
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BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL...WHAT IS THIS? A confused cheesy 80s Star Wars rip-off featuring the leather hotpants wielding, legs for days blonde bombshell Dolph Lungren talking in a muddled Swedish, English, and dubbed language that undoubtedly served as an inspiration to The Room's Tommy Wiseau? Backed up by Gwildor, a furry fuckface Yoda-inspired,…
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I won't waste your time with wizardry puns, so just Wingaren Levisarrrr (Haha!) your way over to our Patreon to hear the full episode & see what all the fuss is about! I might try this on Fiona...'I'm not wearing an invisibility cloak, but do you think I could still visit your restricted section tonight?' https://bookriot.com/harry-potter-puns-and-…
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"Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" The Reboot...again! Are Ben's hopes for this podcast shitty pipe dreams? The good fight continues! You'll be surprised to hear the correct pronunciation of Zihuatanejo caused one or two issues. Topics crammed into the episode before The Sisters 'would let us be' include: Fiona nails our new intro Fiona blames her…
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In this episode of Sleep Spell the Wizard and Bard pull an all night study session looking for the parties next clue. The rest of the group is fast asleep around the study as the night winds on. Use is this in your Dungeons and Dragons campaign at the start of your session to get the party in the mood. Ways to support the show: Be sure to link, rev…
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