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Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Arts & Culture Podcasts

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

Location:

United States

Description:

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Cicada Laundrette

3/14/2024
Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

Duration:00:26:58

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Decorations

12/24/2023
A heartwarming magical story for the Holidays in the tradition of well-loved Yuletide tales.

Duration:00:30:50

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The Copse

12/4/2023
For all the gatherers of feathers and stones and the friends of nature, a tale of healing and connection with the soul of the woodland.

Duration:00:34:29

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The Cadillac in the Pond

3/21/2023
What if ... someone woke up one morning to find a Cadillac in their duck pond? You need wonder no more ...

Duration:00:39:27

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The Boat Going Home

7/3/2022
Here's another sleeptime story that came from a dream. In it you will meet a special friend that I was privileged to have for a while, as well as accompanying me on a strange and wonderful journey along with another friend, somewhat mysterious.

Duration:00:38:15

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Flea

5/5/2022
An artist executes an act of subversion one hot afternoon while nobody is paying very much attention.

Duration:00:29:17

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The Guestbook

3/23/2022
A friendship is nurtured through a series of entries in 'The Guestbook'. Then, one day, the friends meet each other and things take a magical turn.

Duration:00:51:42

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The Spudfellow

12/14/2021
The humble potato has the power to bring so much joy.

Duration:00:47:57

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The Artisan, The Abbot and the Architect

10/17/2021
Three men meet one evening and not entirely by chance ... the story unfolds. Above them is the monastery and below them is the forest, each with their peculiar forces.

Duration:00:31:25

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Monday Mechanical CLub

8/4/2021
This is a story about a stenography machine, and an unusual group of people who meet in a basement .... http://www.bordersofsleep.com

Duration:00:27:19

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To Catch a Skerrid

4/12/2021
Magic runs in the family, so when cousin Rupert comes to spend the summer with Damson and her mother, there are magic tricks, a little transdimensional tomfoolery, and, of course, poetic justice.

Duration:00:21:22

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The Frog and Banjo

2/26/2021
Neither the frog or the banjo are quite what you might think at first - a mystical pair who surprised everyone and taught a few lessons.

Duration:00:39:19

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Sketching and Painting

10/26/2020
This is a story about an artist called Anna and a surprising discovery she makes in the autumnal woods.

Duration:00:14:00

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Brother Savion

8/20/2020
One day in September, 40 years of the companionship of a forest brings a hermit to the culmination of his life cycle.

Duration:00:16:48

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The Librarian

4/30/2020
"You know, all this talk we are talking? It's like the sunshine and the rain. It's present or not, but when it is present it soaks and warms and disappears. Nevertheless, the nourishing effect of it lasts and shows continually."

Duration:00:16:18

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Chippie and Angus

3/29/2020
It's a story about a quiet girl, and I don't want to give too much away ...

Duration:00:09:27

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Lady Isabella

3/6/2020
A story about an unlikely friendship that occurs on an expedition to gather chamomile.

Duration:00:21:35

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Horseless Carriage

1/14/2020
Just a rather nice little trip down memory lane in later life, wherein we discover that the peacock is a magical bird ... perhaps.

Duration:00:30:38

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Rehoming

11/19/2018
In which some fascinating things are discovered about the secret lives of plants and other living things.

Duration:00:29:00

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Water Cure

7/13/2018
Inspired by a piece of music by Paul Morris (https://soundcloud.com/paul-morris-music-for-film) this story tells of a strange visit to an unusual shrink.

Duration:00:12:02