The Goodnight Town

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Hello friends, are you getting ready for bed?
Let’s make sure we’ve brushed our teeth and washed our hands. Oh and don’t forget your comfy things. Now it’s time for the perfect bedtime story.

About Mr. Jim:

Hi! I'm Jim Jacob, a South Carolina based creator. I started as a podcaster by accident. Our first real episodes on the internet were me trying to find a solution to help tell my sons stories as I was traveling for work. I recorded some stories and hoped that by uploading them to a podcast app, my wife and kids could have easy access to listen. What started as a fix for our family’s bedtime routine interruption has grown into a worldwide audience with hundreds of thousands of listeners. My wife Jocelyn and I have 3 kids and love inspiring others towards greater imagination and curiosity.

Welcome to "Bedtime Stories," the enchanting podcast where Mr. Jim weaves gentle tales to accompany your child into dreamland. Immerse your little ones in a soothing auditory experience, designed to transport them to a world of calm and wonder at bedtime. "Bedtime Stories" is not just a show; it's a nightly ritual, where kids can unwind with stories that sparkle with magic, kindness, and gentle adventure.

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Every episode of "Bedtime Stories" offers a tranquil escape, helping children relax, wind down, and prepare for a restful night's sleep. With a focus on bedtime stories for kids, Mr. Jim's soothing voice and imaginative narratives are the perfect companions for your child's journey to the land of dreams. Bedtime stories for kids are an age-old tradition, and this podcast brings that tradition into the 21st century, blending timeless storytelling with the convenience of modern technology.

"Bedtime Stories" is specifically crafted with bedtime stories for kids in mind, ensuring that each tale is calming, uplifting, and filled with positive messages. The stories are perfect for creating a peaceful environment, helping kids transition from the day's excitement into peaceful slumber. With bedtime stories for kids at its heart, the podcast stands as an invaluable tool for parents looking to establish a comforting bedtime routine.

Listeners will find a diverse collection of bedtime stories for kids, each designed to spark imagination while instilling a sense of tranquility. Whether it's tales of gentle creatures, whispering forests, or starlit skies, "Bedtime Stories" ensures that every child drifts off to sleep feeling safe, loved, and content. The focus on bedtime stories for kids makes this podcast a treasure trove of dreamy narratives that enchant and soothe.

Join Mr. Jim nightly for "Bedtime Stories," where bedtime stories for kids come alive in a symphony of calm and serenity. Subscribe to the podcast and make "Bedtime Stories" an integral part of your child's bedtime ritual, where the day ends with the gentle embrace of a story, ensuring sweet dreams and a restful night. With "Bedtime Stories," bedtime becomes a magical time, filled with stories that whisper goodnight to your child, one tale at a time.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
Hello friends, and welcome to bedtime stories with mister Jim.
Oh I was just getting ready for bed, are you
as well? Oh good, I hope you brushed your teeth
and found all of your comfy things like pillows and

(00:24):
blankets and stuffies. Oh yes, oh good. Well, as long
as you have all those things ready, then it's time
for our story. But first we must close our eyes
so that we can travel to an imaginary world. Jackson

(00:55):
and Owen's mom finished reading them a bedtime story and
sent them off to bed. The big kiss on each
of their little heads. Good Night, my little ones, sweet dreams,
she called as they went back to their beds. Jackson
usually fell asleep during story time, but not tonight. He

(01:19):
was wide awake. He wandered over to his bookshelf and
searched through the titles. There were familiar ones about a
big red dog and favorites about taco eating dragons. In
the back of the shelf, a silver book glowed. The

(01:42):
light caught Jackson's attention and he reached for it. But
before his fingers could touch it, the book tumbled out,
its pages, ruffling as it slowly floated down onto his bed.
Sitting down to it, you reached for the cover that

(02:02):
read the good Night Town. The book was once again
a step ahead as it fluttered its pages automatically to
the first line. Here in Goodnighttown, everyone sleeps sun up
or sundown. Jackson's fingers finally reached the glowing page of

(02:29):
the book, and instantly he became part of the story.
Jackson found himself now sitting on a park bench just
inside the town square. Only the bench was not like
the ones in his own park. This bench was squishy

(02:50):
and cozy, and even came with a pillow to rest
your head. All around the park, the other benches looked
the same, some with snoozing creatures and others getting ready
to rest. A family of chipmunks chittered together as they
snored on the bench. Across the path, a toucan had

(03:14):
added leaves and turned his bench bed into a cozy nest.
The park was filled with the quiet sounds of animals dreaming.
Jackson tiptoed toward the street, careful not to wake anyone.
The sun was low in its sky, its eyes fluttering

(03:34):
closed as it struggled to stay awake. It was a
very sleepy sun. The stores were a sleeplover's dream. There
was a shop dedicated to pillows and another for soft
fuzzy blankets. The snuggle Buck shop had windows full of

(03:55):
plush toys. Teddy bears, dogs, dragons, bumblebees all sat there
waiting for someone to snuggle to sleep. Jackson stepped inside
and found a plush polar bear hugging it already. He

(04:15):
walked over to the counter to pay. The cashier was catnapping,
curled up in the middle of the counter as she purred,
excuse me, I would like to buy this polar bear.
Jackson whispered to the cat. It stretched its fuzzy legs

(04:35):
and pointed one paw to the sign by the register.
It read nap time from eight am to eight pm.
Please take what you'd like. Then the cat curled back down,
turning its head away from him. Jackson walked along the
street with his new blush polar bear toy, past shops

(04:58):
of night lights and feedy Patches Ammaz. He stopped in
for a Comet nightlight and rocket ship Jamies with more
sleepy cashiers who pointed to signs about nap times. He
continued on until the shops disappeared and the sidewalk turned
into a grassy path along the river. Turtles curled up

(05:22):
on floating logs, and frogs even worth sleeping on lily pads.
Is anyone awake in this town? Wonder Jackson. The sun
had now made it to the edge of the trees,
and Jackson watched as it grabbed some clouds and tucked

(05:42):
itself in. The moon yawned and rose up into the sky. Well,
hello there, what are you doing awake? It called down
to him. I can't sleep. Jackson shrugged. Hmm, that's strange.

(06:04):
Everyone is sleepy in good night town. Well not me.
Can you help me? The moon smiled at him. Oh,
of course, hop on. It sent a cloud down next
to him, and Jackson climbed onto the cloud. His feet

(06:26):
sank through the fluff, and he settled himself down. Jackson
took his comet nightlight and stuck it into the cloud.
A soft light filled the space. The cloud lifted, floating
slowly back toward town. He held his polar bear tight,

(06:47):
seeing what the moon saw. Every night, white puffs escape
chimneys from the houses below. Everyone inside warm and cozy.
They're poor. Lights twinkled like stars from below. The cloud
floated over the trees, full of sleepy animals, nests of birds,

(07:11):
and tree holes filled with squirrels were all snoring away.
Jackson rested his head on the cloud and watched as
the ground passed by. It carried toward him mountaintops, and
he felt the warm weight of sleep covered his body,

(07:39):
and he imagined that's how the mountaintops felt when covered
in snow. They passed by caves of dragons curled up
with smoke and flames, following each snore from their mouths.
The weight of sleep reached Jackson's eyelids and he allowed

(08:00):
them to close as he heard the moon whisper good night.
The cloud carried Jackson to the top of the page,
bringing him out of the book back into his room,
and pulled the covers over him and his new polar bear,

(08:23):
making sure to plug in his comment nightlight before floating
back into the book. The glowing silver book closed quietly
and tucked itself back onto the shelf again, waiting for
the next time Jackson needed help. Well, my friends, as
we all drift off to sleep, may you have the

(08:46):
sweetest of dreams.

Speaker 2 (08:48):
Good Night, my friends, B

Speaker 1 (09:29):
And F.