A Grimm Goodnight

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By: Ruth Sullivan

Drift off to the sound of a calm, soothing voice. Every week, Ruth will read a short story, a fairytale, or a myth, followed by some gentle ambient noise. This podcast is for all ages, and you can listen or have it on in the background; there's nothing for you to do but fall asleep. The intro music is thanks to Upbeat and Ben McElroy https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away

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* First Spooky Story for the Month of October* Old Crompton's Secret with Rain
#15
Yesterday at 11:39 PM

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight kicks off a spooky story series for October. I recorded Old Crompton's Secret months ago but decided to save it for this time of year and I’m so happy I did. It’s a good one. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story rain sounds recorded from my window will play for another hour or so. The rain sounds include cars driving by on a wet road, and even some birds chirping. If you are enjo...


The Rival Kempers by William Carleton followed by green noise
#14
09/21/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will read The Rival Kempers by William Carelton while you drift off. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. I am here to keep you company and help calm your mind. So, turn the volume down. There is nothing for you to do but fall asleep. After the story, three hours of green noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to...


Briar Rose
#10
09/05/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will read Briar Rose while you drift off. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of brown noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland.



The Happy Prince
#13
09/02/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will be reading The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. It's a sweet and sad story. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of brown noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland.



4 Hours of Brown Noise
#12
08/29/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight, enjoy 4 hours of brown noise to support your sleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland.



Fundevogal
#11
08/27/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will read Fundevogal to you while you drift off. No need to follow along; knowing my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of brown noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland. Music is thanks to Ben McElroy https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away and Tranquillium https://uppbeat.io/t/tranquilium/phase 


Twelve Dancing Princesses
#9
08/21/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will be reading Twelve Dancing Princesses to you while you drift off. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of brown noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland. Music is thanks to Ben McElroy https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away and Tranquillium https://uppbeat.io/t...


Hansel and Gretel with 3 Hours of Brown Noise
#7
08/18/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will be reading Hansel and Gretel to you while you drift off. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of brown noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland.



The Golden Bird with 3 Hours of Pink Noise
#8
08/17/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight. Tonight I will be reading The Golden Bird to you while you drift off. No need to follow along; just know my voice is there with you in the background, supporting your sleep. After the story, three hours of pink noise will play to help you stay asleep. If you are enjoying this podcast, please don't forget to like and subscribe. Music is thanks to Ben McElroy and Tranquillium. Now, it's time to leave the day behind and drift off to dreamland.


4 Hours of Green Noise
#6
08/12/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, here is a little 4-hour bonus track of green noise. A restorative nature sound sure to calm your nervous system.
Music is thanks to Ben McElroy https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away



8 Hours of Green Noise
#5
08/12/2026

Welcome to a Grimm Goodnight. This is a bonus episode; there will be no story, but 8 hours of continuous Green Noise. Relax to this calming, restorative nature sound and wake up rested and recharged. Goodnight Sleepyhead. Music is thanks to Ben McElroy https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away



The Goose Girl with Ambient Sound
#4
08/12/2026

Hey Sleepyheads. This episode is The Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm. It's about a princess who goes on a journey to meet her prince, but she meets dangers along the way. Like some Grimm fairy tales, there are some dark moments, but all turns out right in the end. Ruth will read to you in a soft, soothing voice, with low ambient music playing that continues after the story to help you stay asleep. 
The music by Ben McElroy and Tranquillium.



The Willow-Wren and The Bear with 3 Hours of Green Noise
#3
08/04/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight, where I read bedtime stories. Tonight is a short fairytale by the Brothers Grimm about a bear who insults a family of birds, starting an epic forest battle. I follow the story with green noise, a soothing ambient noise that is close to the sound of a waterfall. I hope you enjoy the story, and don't make it to the end. Goodnight, sleep tight.


Hans in Luck with 3 Hours of Brown Noise
#2
08/01/2026

I'm giving you episode two right away as a little bonus to celebrate. I have been working on this for some time now, and I'm finally ready to share it with you. I'm completely self-taught, and there is no ai used in these recordings. I am so grateful to you for listening, and I hope you don't make it till the end. Goodnight, sleep tight.


Rapunzel with 3 hours of Pink Noise
#1
08/01/2026

Hey Sleepyheads, welcome to A Grimm Goodnight, where I read bedtime stories. Tonight, drift to this soft, slow reading of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm followed by three hours of pink noise. I hope you enjoy the story, and don't make it to the end. Goodnight, sleep tight.