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Snoozecast is the podcast designed to help you fall asleep. Episodes air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn more about us at snoozecast.com, and visit our sponsor Robody, at ro.co/snoozecast for a special deal that will help any listeners that would like a medically supported weight loss program. It also helps Snoozecast when you sign up through that special link, so thank you! Learn about our premium listening options at snoozecast.com/plus, which unlocks ad-free listening to our expanded catalog, including bonus original stories.
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Twas the Night Before Christmas
Tonight, for this month’s Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read a selection of classical Christmas poems, starting with “A Visit from St. Nicholas” written by Clement Clarke Moore.
We hope that our Deluxe listeners enjoy tonight’s sleep holiday poetry. If you are interested in learning more about what Snoozecast+ and Snoozecast+ Deluxe offer, please go to snoozecast.com/plus
Moore was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. But he is best known to this day as the author of the poem with the opening line “Twas the Night Before Christmas” that has become "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American," from its opening line “Twas the Night Before Christmas…”
The poem was initially published anonymously, or rather under a penname, which was customary for poetry at the time, in 1823. As the poem's popularity grew so did curiosity about its author. In response to a query in 1829, a newspaper editor wrote that "We have been given to understand that the author ... belongs by birth and residence to the city of New York, and that he is a gentleman of more merit as a scholar and a writer than many of more noisy pretensions."
Fourteen years after initial publication, the author was revealed. It was his children, for whom he had originally written the piece, that encouraged him to submit it for publication. Snoozecast wishes a happy Christmas to all our listeners, and to all, a good night.
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19 Dec 2024
07 MINS
07:15
19 Dec 2024
Roughing It
Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Roughing It”, by Mark Twain, published in 1872. It is a semi-autobiographical travel memoir following a young Twain through the Wild West during the 1860s. The book offers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era, filled with stagecoaches, mining camps, and encounters with colorful characters.
Twain's signature wit and humor permeate the narrative, as he recounts his experiences as a novice miner, a stagecoach driver, and a journalist. He paints a vivid picture of the rugged landscapes, the bustling towns, and the diverse people he encountered along the way. From the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains to the vast deserts of Nevada, Twain's descriptions transport the reader to a time when the West was still a land of opportunity and adventure.
US Astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell read “Roughing It” aloud to pass the time aboard a two week long mission orbiting the earth in 1965. This highlights the book's enduring appeal and its ability to transport readers to another time and place, even in the most extraordinary of circumstances.
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18 Dec 2024
34 MINS
34:05
18 Dec 2024
Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aries | Darwin's Voyage
Tonight, we’ll read from the sixth chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin’s “The Voyage of the Beagle”. This chapter explores more of Darwin’s journey from Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aries. He reflects on the landscape, vegetation, and wildlife of the region, which is marked by vast, desolate plains and dry shrubland. Darwin notes the scarcity of water, the presence of thorny bushes, and the occasional sighting of wildlife like armadillos. He also encounters the indigenous people of the area and reflects on their customs and ways of life, contrasting them with those of European settlers. This chapter captures his growing curiosity and sense of discovery, as he observes and analyzes the natural history of South America with scientific enthusiasm.
“The Voyage of the Beagle” is the title most commonly given to the book published in 1839 as Darwin’s “Journal and Remarks”, bringing him considerable fame and respect. If you’d like to start from the beginning, the first of this series aired on June 10th, 2024, and the most recent episode prior to this one, in August of 2024.
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16 Dec 2024
22 MINS
22:45
16 Dec 2024
Persuasion pt. 13
Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife.
In the last episode, the off-season tourists to the beach town of Lyme are surprised to learn that the mysterious gentleman they passed by was not only a cousin to Anne and Mary Elliot, but was the heir to their family fortune. Later, a tragic accident occurs suddenly after Louisa playfully falls from a ledge, expecting to be caught by Captain Wentworth. The situation is sudden and terrible, and each individual in the group shows their ability (or inability) to handle the emergency with grace. Anne’s steadiness and calm particularly shines. Louisa is alive but unresponsive, and it is decided that she will stay at the Harville’s, in their care, while she recovers.
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13 Dec 2024
31 MINS
31:37
13 Dec 2024
On Soup
Tonight, we'll read the chapter “On Soup” from The Feasts of Autolycus by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, in which Pennell draws from her experiences as a food critic and essayist to explore the role of soup in culinary culture. Snoozecast first read this back in 2020. An American writer who lived much of her life in Europe, Pennell was known for her travel writing and gastronomic studies, often blending personal observations with cultural critique. Her perspective reflects a deep familiarity with both English and French cuisines, informed by her broader interest in art and domestic life.
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11 Dec 2024
46 MINS
46:55
11 Dec 2024
The Six Napoleans pt. 2 | Sherlock Holmes
Tonight, we’ll read the second half to “The Adventure of the Six Napoleans” written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as part of 1903’s “The Return of Sherlock Holmes”. The first half aired last week.
In the previous episode, Sherlock Holmes is approached by Lestrade about a peculiar case involving a series of smashed plaster busts of Napoleon. While initially seeming trivial, the case escalates when a murder is discovered at the scene of one of the break-ins. Holmes begins piecing together clues, tracing the busts' origins and uncovering connections to an enigmatic Italian craftsman, hinting at a deeper motive behind the crimes.
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09 Dec 2024
34 MINS
34:45
09 Dec 2024
The House at Pooh Corner pt. 1
Tonight, we’ll begin the 1928 children's book by A. A. Milne “The house at Pooh Corner”. This book is the second novel, and final one by Milne, to feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his world. The book is also notable for introducing the character Tigger.
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06 Dec 2024
23 MINS
23:46
06 Dec 2024
Lorna Doone
Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Lorna Doone, a Romance of Exmoor”, a novel published in 1869 and written by English author Richard Doodridge Blackmore. Snoozecast first read this one back in 2020.
This book is based on a group of historical characters set in the late 17th century. John Ridd is the son of a farmer who is murdered by a member of the Doone clan. The Doone’s were once noble but now outlaws. John falls in love with a girl named Lorna who turns out to be from this very clan he loathes.
The backdrop of "Lorna Doone" is the rugged and isolated region of Exmoor in England. This setting plays a crucial role in the novel, influencing the characters' lives and shaping the plot's dramatic events. Blackmore's vivid descriptions of the landscape transport readers to a world of windswept moors, treacherous bogs, and hidden valleys, adding a layer of atmosphere and suspense to the narrative.
Lorna Doone is also a brand of rectangular shortbread cookies you may find in the grocery store today. Introduced in 1912, it was possibly named after the main character in tonight’s episode, but no record exists as to the exact motivation behind the name. The association with the romantic and adventurous heroine of the classic novel likely added a touch of allure and nostalgia to the cookie brand, which originated from an Irish-American bakery in Chicago, Illinois.
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05 Dec 2024
30 MINS
30:45
05 Dec 2024
The Six Napoleans pt. 1 | Sherlock Holmes
Tonight, we’ll read the first half to “The Adventure of the Six Napoleans” written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as part of 1903’s “The Return of Sherlock Holmes”. The second half will air next week.
Tonight’s story revolves around a series of seemingly bizarre and senseless crimes involving the destruction of plaster busts of Napoleon Bonaparte. As Sherlock Holmes investigates, he uncovers a complex plot involving a stolen pearl, a vengeful Italian criminal, and a clever hiding place.
Busts, especially those of famous historical figures like Napolean in this story, were common decorative items in English Victorian and Edwardian homes. They served as a symbol of cultural awareness and intellectual interest. Even though our story is set more than a century after Napoleon died, he was still a major figure who had dominated the political landscape for a significant period of European history.
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02 Dec 2024
32 MINS
32:45
02 Dec 2024
Anne of Green Gables pt. 23
Tonight, we’ll read the 23rd chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor”
In the previous chapter, Anne was thrilled to receive her first formal invitation to tea, which she considered a grand and sophisticated event. Despite her excitement, the outing didn’t go entirely as planned—she wore a dress she later realized was less than ideal, and a misunderstanding over the tea set left her mortified. However, Anne’s charm and quick wit helped her recover, and she left the gathering with a renewed sense of belonging in Avonlea. Now, in this chapter, we’ll see Anne’s unyielding sense of pride and imagination lead her into yet another scrape, one that tests her resolve and teaches her an unexpected lesson about honor.
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29 Nov 2024
24 MINS
24:45
29 Nov 2024
Johnny Appleseed
Tonight, for our monthly Snoozecast Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read a Snoozecast original story featuring the day in the life of the famous American folkhero Johnny Appleseed.
Born Johnathan Chapman, Johnny was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced trees grown with apple seeds (rather than through grafting) to large parts of many states including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Ontario and West Virginia. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance that he attributed to apples. He was also a missionary for The New Church and the inspiration for many museums and historical sites.
The popular image is of Johnny Appleseed spreading apple seeds randomly everywhere he went. In fact, he planted nurseries rather than orchards, built fences around them to protect them from livestock and wildlife, left the nurseries in the care of a neighbor who sold trees on shares, and returned every year or two to tend the nursery.
It is said that toward the end of his career he encountered a travelling missionary preaching to an open-air congregation. The sermon was long and severe on the topic of extravagance, because the pioneers were buying such indulgences as calico and imported tea. The preacher repeatedly asked "Where now is there a man who, like the primitive Christians, is traveling to heaven barefooted and clad in coarse raiment?" Finally, Johnny Appleseed walked up to him, put his bare foot on the stump that had served as a pulpit, and said, "Here's your primitive Christian!"
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28 Nov 2024
07 MINS
07:15
28 Nov 2024
Snow White
Tonight, we’ll read “Snow White”, a 19th-century German fairy tale which is today known widely across the Western world. Snoozecast first aired this story back in 2020. In 1812 the Brothers Grimm published it along with many other folktales they collected. It wasn’t until exactly one century later, in 1912, that the seven dwarfs were given individual names in the Broadway play “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Walt Disney's 1937 film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” chose different names for the dwarves, still. This particular Grimm story, which is commonly referred to as "Snow White", should not be confused with the story of "Snow-White and Rose-Red", another fairy tale, similarly named, also collected by the Brothers Grimm.
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27 Nov 2024
32 MINS
32:13
27 Nov 2024
The Root King
Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozcast original titled “The Root King”. Deep beneath the earth sleep The Root King, who ensures that the land is fertile and the crops grow strong. This year however, The Root King fails to rise and the fields grow barren. The village elders send a chosen one underground to wake The Root King, only to discover the secret of his slumber.
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25 Nov 2024
31 MINS
31:37
25 Nov 2024
Good Wives ch. 13
Tonight, we’ll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “Beth’s Secret”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 36th chapter as part of that work as a whole.
In the last chapter, Laurie graduates with honors and invites Jo to celebrate with him, but during their walk, he finally confesses his love for her, hoping she’ll reciprocate. Jo, though fond of him, gently but firmly declines, explaining she cannot love him in the way he desires and believes they are unsuited for marriage. Despite Laurie’s disappointment and insistence, Jo holds to her decision, urging him to move on, though it pains them both.
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22 Nov 2024
23 MINS
23:45
22 Nov 2024