Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation

Joe Fireside

An exclusive episode about a slow moving boat as it trundles down the Mississippi. Written by Sol Smith

  • 32 minutes 9 seconds
    Tales for Adults - Beware of the Dog

    Tonight, a story about war time fighter pilots. A story about the hazards and treachery of world war 2. A story about one mans fight, in the air, and on the ground. A story about clarity following bewilderment.

    This story has adult themes, so I would suggest younger listeners avoid it!


    I sincerely hope you enjoy it

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    4 February 2025, 4:06 pm
  • 27 minutes 43 seconds
    Tales for Everyone - The Nightingale

    Tonight, a story about enchantment. About an ancient Chinese emperor and his court. A story about the beauty and power of song.


    Presenting "The Nightingale" By Hans Christian Andersen, published in 1843.


    I sincerely hope you enjoy it

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    30 January 2025, 2:47 pm
  • 50 minutes 23 seconds
    Tales for Adults - All Gold Canyon

    A story about the beauty of nature. A story about one mans quest to find his fortune. A story set in the united states, before it was the united states. A story, about prospectin out West.

    Presenting "All Gold Canyon" by Jack London, published in 1905.

    I sincerely hope you enjoy it - Better late than never!

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    20 January 2025, 7:10 pm
  • 40 minutes 5 seconds
    Tales for Everyone - Sherlock Holmes in A Case of Identity

    A story of deduction and deception. A story of typewriters and fingerprints. A story of fortunes and family. A story, of our beloved English detective returning once again.

    Presenting, “A Case of Identity” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892.

    I sincerely hope you enjoy it.

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    10 February 2024, 12:50 pm
  • 38 minutes 22 seconds
    Tales for Everyone - Paul Bunyan - First Chapter

    Tonight, we have a long overdue story of giant men, and giant dreams. A story of blue snow and blue calfs. A story of untamed wilderness and of untapped potential. A story, held in the hearts of millions.

    Presenting, the first chapter of Paul Bunyan by James Stevens, published in 1925.

    I really, truly hope you enjoy it., and I am sorry it took me so long to get a new piece of content out to you all.


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    28 January 2024, 10:01 pm
  • 12 minutes 53 seconds
    Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special

    Tonight, to celebrate 1 million listens, we have some personal thoughts and insight into my brain and the way I try and live my life, with a bit of inspirational ideas thrown in too.


    Presenting “A Matter of Scale" by Joe Fireside.


    I really, truly hope you enjoy it. And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens.


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    Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. 

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    19 December 2022, 7:25 pm
  • 20 minutes 6 seconds
    Tales for Everyone - Foundation

    Tonight, we have a story about heroes and villains. A story about rebuilding a shattered world. A story about doing your best and things not always working out. A story, about beginnings.


    Presenting “Foundation” written by me, Joe Fireside. 


    I don't read my own stories here very often, and I really hope you enjoy it.


    And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens.


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    Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. 

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    19 December 2022, 7:25 pm
  • 43 minutes 39 seconds
    Tales for Adults - The Empty House

    A story of fear, and dread. A story about dark histories, and darker deeds. A story about endurance, and determination. A story, about the power of the unknown.


    Presenting “The Empty House” – written by Algernon Blackwood, published in 1906.


    We are kicking off the spooky season with something pretty creepy, so I urge only adult listeners to proceed!


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    Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show, or rate and review! Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. 

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    22 October 2022, 3:20 pm
  • 25 minutes
    Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief

    Tonight, we have a story of ransoms and retribution. A story about kidnapping and regret. A story about Scouts and Horses and games. A story, about things not going quite the way you expect them to.


    Presenting “The Ransom of Red Chief” – written by O. Henry, published in 1907.


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    11 October 2022, 1:24 pm
  • 33 minutes 54 seconds
    Tales for Adults - The Star

    Tonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective.


    Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897.


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    Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. 

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    26 September 2022, 4:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 46 seconds
    Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2

    Tonight, we have a story of war, and marriage. A story about great battles at land and at sea. A story about culture, and kingship. A story, about the unification of a nation.


    Presenting, part 2 of “Viking Tales” written by Jennie Hall.

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    Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. 

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    19 September 2022, 3:46 pm
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