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Love the stories
I have listened to most stories several times. My favorite story for bed time. I wish it would come back. I would love new stories for this fall and winter!
- csmith0626
- Oct. 3, 2023
Sleepy & Obsessed š©µ
Iām super picky when choosing sleep stories and Joe is a gem! I love the different types of stories he offers and the honesty and love he pours into something as āsimpleā as a bedtime story. If he ever adds Anne of Green Gablesā¦Iāll never be getting out of bed! Thanks for what you do, friend. Cheers and sweet dreams!
- yldaisy
- June 2, 2023
Fireside every time grands visit
I greatly enjoy these stories & Joeās calming voice. Now when my grandchildren visit they listen as well. They have a routine now which includes a cup of lavender tea and a story by Fireside and promptly fall asleep! My grandson has Autism and even he listens and falls asleep quickly! I usually listen to one story then fall asleep during the next one since I try to pay attention to the story line but it does calm me and get me ready for a good nights sleep! Thank you for all you do!
- JaeSmythe99
- March 10, 2023
Thank you
Always nice to hear you read. Your recent āScaleā talk was soothing and helpful for when one feels what they are or do doesnāt matter in the scheme of things. Everyone can be a true spirit
- hopingfor thebest
- Jan. 5, 2023
Love this Podcast!! Thank you Joe!!
Thank you for coming back Joe!! I loved getting the second part to the Viking story!! Now I need part three!! You are very appreciated, wanted, and needed!! My husband is out of town a lot for work, and your stories help me fall asleep when he canāt be here with me. Thank you for the hard work you put into these stories!! I hope you are able to continue doing stories long term because you have a gift that is helping more people than you could ever know!!
I love listening to Joeās voice and hearing the stories. He has such a peaceful, soothing voice!! I really hope he comes out with more storiesā¦BUT I can never finish a story!! I always fall asleep within 10 minutes!! š Iāve listened to one story all week and still havenāt finished it! Last week I listened to the story during the day so I could hear the whole thing!!! He puts me to sleep in no time!! I work at a daycare, and today, I am letting them listen to one of his children stories, and they have never laid so still before falling asleep!!!
- CGAMD15
- Dec. 14, 2022
I donāt usually write reviews butā¦
This is a great podcast man, you have a great story telling voice and tone. I was so happy when you came back. Everything about it makes it great to sleep please keep it up!!
- spaceghost2022
- Dec. 6, 2022
Exceptional
Love Joe from beginning to, well, when I inevitably fall asleep. Iād love to see more of a selection for adults that arenāt scary/spooky/creepy, but the stories for everyone are great and aside from that single gripe this podcast earns five stars from a very picky sleep/podcast listener!
- Halfpintflip
- Nov. 29, 2022
Reading
I love a well done reading, not too fast, not too slow. Pronunciation was perfect and so was the inflection. It was a pleasure to listen to
- clyge
- Nov. 13, 2022
So happy you are back!!!!
Our family loves your podcasts! My son begs to lay by the fireplace and snuggle up on the couch and listen to your podcasts! Please keep going we do love these and will continue to listen as long as you make podcasts!
- KatherineColleenPaine
- Oct. 19, 2022
I stumbled into this Treasure
I absolutely adore your voice. Its both peaceful and illustrative. Your story selections are perfectā something for everyone. Iāll be sad when I finish all 101. Hope you are doing well and know that this Podcast is a real treasure. Thank You for It.
10/14/22: Update: Missed you & sooo Glad to Hear more Viking stories in your voice!
- Angwa66
- Oct. 15, 2022
Love this podcast at night ā¤ļø
Iām so happy to see Joe back to posting episodes. My kiddo and I both enjoy listening at bedtime to wind down. 100/10 would recommend š
- Roseyy
- Oct. 12, 2022
Tales by the Fireside
Iām so glad Joe is back. This is one of my favorites podcasts for my insomnia. It works! Joe has the perfect voice & his stories are just right for lulling me to sleep. I check his site often to see if a new episode has been released because I know listening to him will help me have a good nightās sleep.
- Word crazy fun
- Sept. 28, 2022
So wonderful!!!
I canāt begin to tell you how much I enjoy your podcast. Itās lovely! I especially enjoyed āBenjamin Buttonā, which I listened to last night and again this morning. Your voice is so soothing yet melodic & your readings a profoundly well done. Thank you! āTheCanterville Ghostā is also wonderful!
Keep doing what youāre doing, we love it!
- Violalynte
- Sept. 25, 2022
Really love listening
Iāve only recently discovered this podcast, and have really enjoyed the stories. The background noise of the fire is such a nice touch. The last couple of years have honestly messed with my sleep and itās great that there are people out there like Joe, that are helping people like me just feel a little less alone in the dark. Hope you make some more of these Joe, youāve done a great job, and hope you know that youāre making a difference
- Flossy K
- Sept. 7, 2022
Oh Joeā¦
You are absolutely incredible. I canāt tell you how much your sessions have helped me gain peace and solitude, allowing a safe space to fall asleep in.
Thank you so so so much for your most recent update. Thank you for reminding me to always hold on to hope. I just knew you would come back. You are amazing. This community is all because of your work. Thank you a million for your voice, candid truth, and the dedicated time and care you put into all of this.
Now off to sleep for me! Full of hope and gratitude āŗļøš¤
- kalenesavage
- Sept. 7, 2022
Thank you
Sending good thoughts your way. The new career sounds amazing. Look forward to following your journey. I have enjoyed and benefited from the fireside stories. Keep on keeping on.
- alayoli
- Sept. 7, 2022
Big fan
Very excited to find such a great story podcast. Content, delivery, and voice are outstanding.
I only wish I would have found it sooner.
- P.A. fan
- Aug. 25, 2022
Obsessed!
Iāve been listening to these sleep stories for about a week now and Iāve never seen something work this well! I can never seem to get past the first few minutes before Iām knocked out asleep. Please do continue with these lovely sleep stories!!!
- bahra mariam
- Aug. 15, 2022
- xbox name curlywhirly72
- Aug. 15, 2022
A+++
Finally I found the perfect narrator with the perfect bedtime stories. I hope thereās more to come.
- MossyBank
- Aug. 10, 2022
So wonderful!!!
I canāt begin to tell you how much I enjoy your podcast. Itās lovely! I especially enjoyed āBenjamin Buttonā, which I listened to last night and again this morning. Your voice is so soothing yet melodic & your readings a profoundly well done. Thank you!
- Violalynte
- Aug. 9, 2022
āØAmazing! āØ
I absolutely adore this podcast. It helps me fall asleep. Joeās voice is so calm and the whole podcast is so easy to listen to. Pls make more! š„
- lilybš¼
- Aug. 9, 2022
I stumbled into this Treasure
I absolutely adore your voice. Its both peaceful and illustrative. Your story selections are perfectā something for everyone. Iāll be sad when I finish all 101. Hope you are doing well and know that this Podcast is a real treasure. Thank You for It.
- Angwa66
- Aug. 5, 2022
This is really goodš
I love this podcast I mean I put this on for me in sleep or when Iām still awake. I mean my mom loves this podcast already and she told me of the podcast at first! Anyways you are the best fit for this storytelling job! Keep up the great workš
- [Tags] ISS Raven
- July 26, 2022
- PattyPeebles
- July 21, 2022
Interesting stories
I enjoy listening to stories I would not normally read. Not too long, not too short. He has a good voice for narration
- Sanbenito1
- June 3, 2022
Hecking great
Nice voice, and stories that are engaging enough so as to not be boring. Great podcast, wish he would keep uploading!
- NewlyBallin
- April 22, 2022
Love this Podcast butā¦
I love listening to Joeās voice and hearing the stories. He has such a peaceful, soothing voice!! I really hope he comes out with more storiesā¦BUT I can never finish a story!! I always fall asleep within 10 minutes!! š Iāve listened to one story all week and still havenāt finished it! Last week I listened to the story during the day so I could hear the whole thing!!! He puts me to sleep in no time!! I work at a daycare, and today, I am letting them listen to one of his children stories, and they have never laid so still before falling asleep!!!
- CGAMD15
- April 7, 2022
Great podcast!
This guy is an amazing narrator and his impressions and voices are great. All the stories have been interesting and well done. I highly recommend all of his podcasts. I hope he keeps doing more.
- window shopr
- March 21, 2022
Thank you
This has helped my anxiety and has allowed me to fall asleep very fast and to sleep deeply. I needed this :). Hope you start making new episodes soon. I really like the sci-fi ones, especially ones dealing with space.
- Climb the Tree and Break A Leg
- March 4, 2022