Episodes

  • Humorously Dull History of Sleep

    Humorously Dull History of Sleep
    May 3 2026
    Tonight, fall into peaceful dreams as we explore the history of sleep itself. We venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where we find some of the first documented accounts of sleep, and follow the human dream-state to the modern day. Enjoy this bit of history, presented in a calming, funny fashion, and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This should not it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:00 Wind down 00:02:00 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Tudor England | Funny History for Sleep

    Tudor England | Funny History for Sleep
    Apr 26 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore the Tudor era of England. This period of British history Tudor period occurred between 1485 and 1603, including the Elizabethan era. The Tudor period coincides with the reign of the House of Tudor, which began with the accession of Henry VII and ended with the death of Elizabeth I. Enjoy this bit of history, presented in a calming, funny fashion, and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This should not it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #england #tudors #british 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:00 Wind down 00:02:00 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Mona Lisa | Funny History for Sleep

    Mona Lisa | Funny History for Sleep
    Apr 19 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore a timeless piece of art... the Mona Lisa. We know Leonardo da Vinci painted it, but how, and what has been the journey of this work since its creation? Enjoy this bit of history, presented in a calming, funny fashion, and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This should not it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #monalisa #leonardodavinci 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:00 Wind down 00:02:00 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ancient Ireland | Funny History for Sleep

    Ancient Ireland | Funny History for Sleep
    Apr 12 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore the history of Ireland. Adventure back into ancient times, and learn how the country was shaped, and what life was like for the people living there. Enjoy some boring history and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This should not it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #ireland 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:00 Wind down 00:02:00 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Dogs | Funny History for Sleep

    Dogs | Funny History for Sleep
    Apr 5 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore the history of dogs. Have they always been humanity's best friend? Whether you're a dog lover or not, this is the perfect topic for sleep. Enjoy some boring history and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This is not a captivating history story. Nor should it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #dogs 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:30 Wind down 00:01:30 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Art | Funny History for Sleep

    Art | Funny History for Sleep
    Mar 29 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore the history of the art, from cave paintings to Picasso to the modern day. It's the perfect topic for sleep. Enjoy some boring history and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This is not a captivating history story. Nor should it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #art #arthistory 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:30 Wind down 00:01:30 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Bed | Funny History for Sleep

    The Bed | Funny History for Sleep
    Mar 22 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep as we explore the history of the bed. It's the perfect topic for sleep. Enjoy some boring history and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This is not a captivating history story. Nor should it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Production Note: This episode is recorded and made by real people, not AI. All images are public domain with no copyright restrictions, from Wikimedia Commons. Ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #history #comedy #sleep #bed 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:30 Wind down 00:01:30 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Irish Wool | Funny History for Sleep

    Irish Wool | Funny History for Sleep
    Mar 15 2026
    Tonight, fall into a peaceful sleep learning about the history of Irish wool, in which many sheep will do very little. Learn some history and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This is not a captivating history story. Nor should it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) #history #comedy #sleep #wool #sheep 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:30 Wind down 00:01:30 Story begins Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 51 mins