Best Rainy Fields Podcasts (2026)

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A Dreamy Journey to the Future 1:02:43

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story follows Liz, who goes to bed one evening thinking about time travel. Upon waking, she finds herself in an incredible new world, having travelled 100 years into the future. 😴 Includes mentions of: Time Travel, Science & Nature, Scienc…

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A Sleepy Meditation for Transition (New Year's 2026 Bonus) 40:27

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Anne Lowell ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in a special bonus ahead of the new year, we'll drift off while learning how to navigate life changes with greater ease and acceptance. 😴 Includes mentions of: New Year's, Mindfulness, Change, Uncertainty. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy…

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A Dreamy Victorian Dinner Party 51:23

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Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: gentle evening birdsong 🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re heading to 19th-century England, to the country home of Elizabeth Phillips. We’ll watch as she hosts a marvellous dinner party to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Cooking, Br…

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MCG so... weird 59:19

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England won a Test in Australia for the first time in 15 years, but the result was a lot of head-scratching. Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Alex Malcolm to assess another two-day finish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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The Magic Peach 1:05:25

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Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: breezes, wind chimes 🌬️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you’ll be taking a magical journey to ancient Korea, where you’ll hear a retelling of a fairytale. This sweet story of young love will unfold in a world of dragons, flying chariots, and palaces in the sky. 😴 Includes me…

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Adelaide to rest 53:37

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Bazball is over, as are England's hopes in the 2025-26 Ashes. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Alex Malcolm to assess the fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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The Dreamy Winter Carnival 49:30

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: jingle bells, crowd ambience 🔔 🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll enjoy a trip into a sparkling fantasy world with the many enticing scenes of a dreamlike winter carnival. You’ll wander through an ice castle, watch ice skaters and take a sleigh ride in the moonlight. 😴 In…

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Winter Stories on a Sleepy Train Journey (Bonus) 5:26:30

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 By various writers ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ve collected some of our favourite winter stories into one long-length episode. You’ll enjoy them from the soothing comfort of your very own cosy compartment on a winter train. 🚂 ❄️ Don't forget, you can ⁠⁠GIFT A SUBSCRIPTION⁠⁠ to someone you love this festive se…

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The Flying Lighthouse Santa 53:15

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Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: waves crashing on rocks 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll hear a true story about one person and one act of generosity that kicked off a tradition, touching thousands of lives and continuing for a century into the future. 😴 Includes mentions of: Heights, Flying, Bodies …

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Winter Solstice in Ancient Egypt 43:47

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️ Sound effects: crickets, breezes 🌌🍃 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll travel back to Ancient Egypt to visit the Karnak temple in Luxor. There, we’ll witness the festivities and rituals that took place during the winter solstice. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Religious Traditions, W…

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The Christmas Clock 1:03:30

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: jingle bells, grandfather clock 🎄🕰️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll witness several Christmasses over the course of a century in the Miller household, from the vantage point of a faithful grandfather clock. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Family, Parents, Grandparents, Chil…

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Broken in Brisbane 1:05:06

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Was the Gabba the venue where Bazball went to die? Alan Gardner is joined on the pod by Andrew Miller and Andrew McGlashan to perform another England autopsy after Australia go 2-0 up in the Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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A Sleepy Evening of Latkes 46:36

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Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️ Sound effects: kitchen ambience, grater, cooking sounds 🍳🥄 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join Adina as she prepares latkes with her grandmother and learns all about the history of this savoury treat. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, History, Religious Traditions, Family, Grandparents, Holi…

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🎄 Get Sleepy's Christmas Story Collection (Bonus) 5:21:30

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 By various writers ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a special, rather magical selection of our very best Christmas stories, stitched into a long-length compilation episode. 😴 We hope you enjoy listening! 🎅 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you…

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A Dreamy Myth of Dionysus (Olympians #12) 54:25

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: mythical flute, crickets 🪈🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the last of our 12-part series, we will explore the passions and triumphs of Dionysus as the young god of freedom, liberation, passion and theatre. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Food, Beverages, Myth…

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Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble 51:35

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With the England looking to keep their Ashes hopes alive, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the second Test in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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Spreading Christmas Cheer with the Chelsea Pensioners 49:23

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: London ambience, flowing river 🏙️ 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll meet the Chelsea Pensioners, the retired soldiers known for their scarlet uniforms. We’ll delve into their yuletide traditions, from the stirring of the Christmas pudding to the Ceremony of the Cheeses. 😴 Incl…

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The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Seven Wonders #7) 1:04:35

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: gentle birdsong, distant waves 🐦‍⬛🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll travel back in time to the 1st century BCE. In Ephesus, we’ll explore the magnificent Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Mythology, Travel, Histor…

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A Dreamy Night on the 20th Century Limited 46:31

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: trains, city station ambience 🚆 🏙️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the second part of our two-part adventure, we'll travel back to the 1930s to ride one of the most luxurious trains of the 20th century. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Trains, Travel, History, Fant…

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A Dreamy Evening at Grand Central Terminal 55:29

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: busy city ambience 🏙️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll immerse ourselves in the first part of a two-part adventure as we experience a dreamy tour of Grand Central Terminal. Many have long considered it to be the most gracious portal to New York City. 😴 Includes mentions …

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Travball 1-0 Bazball 58:15

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After England’s dramatic two-day capitulation to start the 2025-26 Ashes, Alan Gardner hears from Vish Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm about what went down in Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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Bonus Compilation: The Adventures Of Auggie The Cat 3:21:30

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a special bonus episode, where we'll enjoy all five episodes (so far) from our popular series about Auggie, a fluffy, mischievous cat who lives alongside her family of humans. 😴 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episode…

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Brighton on a Rainy Day 44:54

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Lottie Finklaire ✍️ Sound effects: seaside ambience, gulls, distant train, voices 🌊🚆🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re off to the seaside in south-east England, where our story takes place on a rainy day, which is just part of the cosy charm. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Travel, Rain. Watch, l…

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Time to Urn 49:36

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With just a few days to go until the start of the Ashes in Perth, Alan Gardner hears from Vithushan Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm about the teams' final preparations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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The Autumn Pie Auction 48:30

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Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: crackling fire 🔥 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll travel back in time to the late 19th century to experience a cosy pie auction along with Liza, who is very much looking forward to all that the evening will bring. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Children, Baking…

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A Dreamy Night on a New York City Rooftop 48:35

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Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Angela Wood ✍️ Sound effects: city hum, light chatter 🌃🗣️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’re travelling to New York City and spending an evening on the beautiful rooftop terrace of a skyscraper, overlooking the lively, light-filled city. 😴 Includes mentions of: Heights, Drones, Fireworks, Beverages, Travel, H…

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Switch Hit x Final Word: Ashes story time special 1:01:08

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Alan Gardner and Andrew Miller are joined by the Final Word's Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon to talk about their new book and help preview the forthcoming Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN

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A Sleepy Space Cruise to Andromeda 1:09:27

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: The French Whisperer ✍️ Sound effects: spaceship pass-by, crickets 🚀🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be travelling to space. By the power of imagination, we're going to accelerate to several thousand times the speed of light until we reach the distant Andromeda Galaxy. 😴 Includes mentions of: Heights, Fl…

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A Dreamy Myth of Apollo (Olympians #11) 55:54

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: mythical flute, crickets 🪈🌙 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll follow the story of the god of archery, medicine, music, prophecy and the sun - Apollo. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Fantastical Creatures, Mythology, Ancient History, Art, Music, Prophecy, Famil…

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Whitewash brush-off 1:02:01

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England lost the ODIs in New Zealand 3-0 but have already moved on to Australia as the Ashes build-up gets serious. Alan Gardner hears Andrew McGlashan and Vish Ehantharajah, while TNT commentators Alastair Eykyn and Rob Hatch also join the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Auggie’s Autumn Adventure 49:30

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: autumnal breezes, cars driving by 🍂 🚙 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we rejoin Auggie, Meatball and their humans on a cosy autumn day, following Auggie as she monitors the family leaf cleanup in the garden. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Cats, Heights, Nostalgia, Children, Au…

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The Mystery of Fairy Lights (October Bonus #5) 59:23

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: nighttime crickets, distant river 🌌 🌊 Happy Halloween, sleepyheads! 🎃 Tonight, we’ll explore the mythology, origins and science of fairy lights. We’ll hear tales of the fairies and their mischief, of lost souls making up for bad deeds, and of deities who foretold the fate of marine…

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A Sleepy Evening at the Historic Theater 54:55

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Narrator: TK Kellman 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: calm traffic 🚗 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll enjoy the nostalgic sights and sounds of a classic movie theater, taking in a film before heading home for a good night's rest. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Nostlgia. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the…

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The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Seven Wonders #6) 57:31

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: lapping waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the penultimate episode of this series, we’re heading to Ancient Egypt, to the illustrious city of Alexandria. We’ll take a peaceful boat ride around the city’s great harbour and see the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria. 😴 Includes ment…