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Thank you Joe!
I feel remiss in not writing sooner, I have been listening to you on Spotify for most of a month. Interestingly, I am not using the podcasts as a sleep aid - I like them when I’m driving. I have not availed myself of the meditations and have only listened to the kid friendly ones a bit with my children. This has been more for me - I started with the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, followed with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, dipped in Dickens, Fitzgerald, and more recently have enjoyed Feline Red and am in the middle of Keira’s Quest (what an awesome reading of the Guj part - the assistant to the witch queen!) I really appreciate the care you take with your readings - how you honor each character and each writer. Really good stuff Joe - thank you!
- ESinger115
- March 2, 2022
- mrlilewise
- Feb. 15, 2022
Great bedtime stories for young and old
My son and I love these stories. They’re great when us parents are too tired to read 😅. I usually listen to one with him and if I don’t fall asleep one for myself. Thanks!
- MommyLala
- Feb. 1, 2022
What a treat!
I have too often fallen asleep (or not) to disturbing current events podcasts, so have given this Fireside a go, and love it! Last night was Sinbad the Sailor, whom I’ve heard of my whole life but never read. It’s comforting to listen to, Joe’s voice and intonation are great, and I’m taken back to the childhood days when I would fall asleep to a story from my parents, and sleep so deeply.
- OlyCamasu
- Jan. 30, 2022
Amazing!
I have really bad anxiety and stress. Joe has helped me fall asleep so fast. I like how there’s some for kids and some for adults. Very good podcast for sleep, would recommend!
- animecorgi234
- Dec. 31, 2021
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- Dec. 11, 2021
- Edgewoodcottage
- Nov. 30, 2021
Love all except the music
I really love this podcast except 1 thing. The final music that’s played at the end, when you’re hopefully fast asleep is slightly too loud and wakes me up again. So irritating as the rest is great. Really soothing voice, well read stories.
- Leggyj74
- Sept. 6, 2021
- Connerdoc
- Aug. 11, 2021
Great nighttime podcast
The first one I listened to was “the girl who dreamed of sleep” it wasn’t long enough that I fell asleep during it so I just made a playlist. I love the crackling fire background noise and I love that the narrators voice is so calming.
- SlyPrefect12
- Aug. 10, 2021
Love Kira’s story!!!!! 😍🥰
Make a third please!!! It’ssss so good 😊. If you haven’t seen this story you have to!!!!! Here’s a preview there’s a guy named Zack who is a prince 👑.
The Evil 🦹♀️ Queen 👸 who tried to kill him but his mother protected her.
Please watch!!!!!! :)
PS are you making another one
- catalaya online schooling
- Aug. 3, 2021
- Olivia Combs
- Aug. 1, 2021
Best nights sleep I’ve had in months
After an incredibly stressful few months I was finding getting to sleep and staying asleep really difficult which resulted in me being tired snappy mess for most of the day. I’m not sure how I found you but I’ve slept so well every night since. I have no idea what I’m listening to or how any of the stories end as I’m always asleep within minutes. Thank you.
- Jazzypinkpuppet
- July 27, 2021
Joe salvaged my sanity!
I went through something very traumatic last summer. Because of the pandemic I was left primarily on my own. I had weeks of insomnia with ruminating thoughts. Then, I found Tales by the Fireside and was able to fall asleep, then back to sleep each time I woke up- a lot! The sleep allowed me to feel more in control of everything.
I was so sad when it seemed that Joe had stopped producing podcasts a few months ago because I continued to listen every night up to that point. I’m so glad he’s back at it! I am, gratefully, listening every night to help quiet my mind.
Three cheers for Joe!!!
- anneymac
- July 17, 2021
Ahhh sleep finally. Wonderful stories and soothing voice. Wonderful.
My life is filled with my hubby having cancer and I have insomnia from stress. This is a blessing to have access to. Thank you so very much for what you do. You have no idea how much this was needed.
- Mimi Rish
- June 18, 2021
Anytime relaxation
I’ve recommended Tales by the. Fireside to so many people. There is something for everyone. I find the pain meditation very good and the stories are a good bed time anxiety distraction. Resulting in sleep 90% of the time. So thank you Joe.
- champers2512
- May 9, 2021
- moosie-mama
- May 7, 2021
Sound Quality is much better
The story the Canterville ghost is perfect. I don’t know if perhaps it’s a new microphone or different reading style but the sound quality is much better than past podcast readings.
The story is perfect. Loved it! Benjamin button is perfect as well.
- devonsophiaalee
- March 17, 2021
Very soothing
I’ve tried a few sleep podcasts and this is one of my favourites. Some of the earlier stories are not as good; for example the fire crackling overwhelms the story of The Velveteen Rabbit but overall worth listening to.
- tinaponders
- March 16, 2021
- Tassercat
- March 3, 2021
Tales By The Fireside
I love this podcast and listen to it nightly . Joes lovely voice is so soothing to drift off too . Hoping for more childhood favourites after listening to Alice in Wonderland for the first time in years . Thank you Joe for all you do on here and your Facebook page 🙏
- pussnb00ts
- Jan. 4, 2021
- mattm234
- Jan. 1, 2021
Wonderful!
Such a lovely, relaxing podcast! Perfect to listen to after a busy day to settle my mind and help me unwind. Joe has a calming voice, and reads a variety of lovely stories suitable for everyone. Perfect for bedtime!
- gazeupatthestars
- Dec. 31, 2020
Crackling Fireside
I have tried paid apps in the past and this is better than most of them. Joes voice is relaxing and although it doesn't always send me to sleep straight away, it definitely relaxes me and I can come here to reduce my anxiety. Thank you Joe!
- Wilkins687
- Dec. 31, 2020
Worth listening to!
Good stories, well told, for both adults and children, with a soothing crackling fire background.
- Slightly Burned
- Dec. 31, 2020
Lovely
One of my favourites is this podcast. I am a fan and like interacting on his Facebook group too!
- JayDub291
- Dec. 31, 2020
All of them
I suffer from PTSD and have trouble sleeping. Joes voice is very calming and helps me to fall asleep.
- bruno bun bun
- Dec. 20, 2020
Kidnapped santa
Wow ive found an app my supersmart 2yr old grandson can listen to,i also enjoy listening to this chaps gentle voice,and the crackling fire just adds a comforting touch,will recommend to all my friends and family, well done to all at fireside tales for all their hard work
- jennytoop
- Dec. 8, 2020