Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. -
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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. -------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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/28/2024 • 38 minutes, 22 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. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/19/2022 • 12 minutes, 53 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. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/19/2022 • 20 minutes, 6 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! -------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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/22/2022 • 43 minutes, 39 seconds
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. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/11/2022 • 25 minutes
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. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/26/2022 • 33 minutes, 54 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. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/19/2022 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House
Tonight, we have a story of haunted houses, and preoccupied travellers. A story of Odd Girls and Good friends. A story of hysteria, and ghostly goings on. Presenting Charles Dicken’s “The Haunted House”, as featured as part of the Lock and Key Library, edited by Julian Hawthorne. It is great to be back, thank you so much for all of your support over the last year. ------- 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. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/13/2022 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
A Message from Joe Fireside
Tonight, we have a small update about me, my life, and Tales by the Fireside.If you would like more little updates like this, please let me know!Thank you all, for being who you are x----Should you wish to support the show, please check out talesbythefireside.com/support Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
