Exploration: Dreamland
Interesting stories of science and science fiction read in a calming voice for nighttime, naptime, or drivetime.
Sun, May 12, 2024
Second Anniversary Special Episode
Thank you for joining us for our second anniversary celebration episode and for being an important part of Exploration: Dreamland. We couldn’t do this without you. Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story The Blue Tower by Evelyn E. Smith. Content warning: accidental death of an alien and a brief mention of the murder of a spouse. Includes "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
S4 E86 · Sun, May 05, 2024
Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 86
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. Content Warning: This episode includes references to the death of a child, animal experimentation,and livestock slaughtering. This episode covers SECTION IV which includes: Proofs from Dr. Cartwright’s Great Experiments on Alligators—Resuscitation of Dr. Ely’s Child—Dr. Bowling, Editor of the Nashville Medical Journal, endorses Dr. Washington, who, in that journal, “crushes out” all Opposition to the Theory—Dr. Draper’s Acknowledgment of it in New York—Homœopathists—Conclusion.
S4 E85 · Sun, April 28, 2024
Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 85
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION III which includes: Uses of the Theory—Proofs.—Publication of a Work, in 1849, entitled “Respiration and its Effects, more, especially in relation to Asiatic Cholera and other Sinking Diseases.”—Examples.
S4 E84 · Sun, April 21, 2024
Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 84
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION II which includes: Publication of the Theory, in 1846, in “A treatise on the Motive Powers which produce the Circulation of the Blood.” Its Reception: Critique in the New York “Journal of Medicine,” September, 1846. My Reply, in the same Journal, March, 1847.
S4 E83 · Sun, April 14, 2024
Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 83
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION I which includes: First step in the discovery—Animal Heat the product of Respiration. Second step—Heat evolved in the lungs by Respiration there produces Expansion. Third step—Expansion; implied motion, which from the organism must conduct the blood to the left ventricle of the Heart. Theory imperfect, until the formation of sufficient vapor or steam in the lungs is perceived and acknowledged.
S4 E82 · Sun, March 31, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 82
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of grief and mourning as well as suicidal ideation.] Volume 3, Chapter 10: And then there was one. Lionel learns to make his way in the world as THE LAST MAN.
S4 E81 · Sun, March 24, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 81
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicidal thoughts.] Volume 3, Chapter 9: And then there were three. They leave Lake Como behind and travel to Venice and beyond.
S4 E80 · Sun, March 17, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 80
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicidal thoughts.] Volume 3, Chapter 8: The surviving band of humans dwindles down to the final four, who try to find ways to be content in this lonely new world.
S4 E79 · Sun, March 10, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 79
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, physical wasting/emaciation, and death of and mourning for a loved one.] Volume 3, Chapter 7: As the death toll mounts, more and more people begin to see supernatural signs and portents.
S4 E78 · Sun, March 03, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 78
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, physical wasting/emaciation, and death of and mourning for a loved one.] Volume 3, Chapter 7: As the death toll mounts, more and more people begin to see supernatural signs and portents.
S4 E77 · Sun, February 25, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 77
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, religious fanaticism, suicidal thoughts, and death.] Volume 3, Chapter 5: Adrian’s followers settle in at Versailles, but Lionel attempts to rescue a former friend from within the zealot’s camp.
S4 E76 · Sun, February 18, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 76
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, religious fanaticism, and death.] Volume 3, Chapter 4: Incredible storms, a swift departure from England, and the rise of a zealot.
S4 E75 · Sun, February 11, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 75
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of domestic abuse, plague/pandemic, physical wasting/emaciation, and death of and mourning for a loved one.] Volume 3, Chapter 3: A miracle, a desperate plea, and an angel gains her wings.
S4 E74 · Sun, February 04, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 74
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic as well as death of and mourning for a child.] Volume 3, Chapter 2 (continued): England is nearly emptied of people. Plague visits Lionel and his family.
S4 E73 · Sun, January 28, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 73
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic and death.] Volume 3, Chapters 1 and 2: Including the precursor to the children’s classic “Goodnight, Moon,” Chapter 1 could be called “Goodnight, Humanity.” Our narrator and his family also say goodbye to their beloved Windsor.
S4 E72 · Sun, January 21, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 72
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, death of adults and children, and war/violence.] Volume 2, Chapter 9: Plague continues to winnow the population of the world. A band of North Americans invades. Lionel makes plans despite the uncertainty of the future.
S4 E71 · Sun, January 14, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 71
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic and death of adults and children.] Volume 2, Chapter 8 (continued): Plague takes hold of England. The reactions are varied and intense.
S4 E70 · Sun, January 07, 2024
The Last Man - Episode 70
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic and death.] Volume 2, Chapters 7 and 8: Plague begins to spread and Lionel discovers that all he has read of plague pales in comparison to the real thing.
S4 E69 · Sun, December 31, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 69
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic and death.] Volume 2, Chapter 6: Plague arrives in England and one man steps into his destiny while another runs away from his.
S4 E68 · Sun, December 24, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 68
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic and a brief mention of child death.] Volume 2, Chapters 4 and 5: A return to Windsor and an interlude of contentedness, marred only by reports of terrible events in faraway places. Plague begins to spread, and refugees begin to arrive on England’s shores.
S4 E67 · Sun, December 17, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 67
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of death, pet death, bodies, and suicide.] Volume 2, Chapter 3: The fall of Lord Raymond, his funeral procession, and the deeply regretted perfidy of Lionel.
S4 E66 · Sun, December 10, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 66
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of war, death, explosions, fire, and plague] Volume 2, Chapter 2: The siege of Constantinople.
S4 E65 · Sun, December 03, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 65
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains brief descriptions of war, death, and plague] Volume 2, Chapter 1: Lord Raymond and Perdita are reunited, the Greeks are victorious, and all seems well until a frightening prophecy is made.
S4 E64 · Sun, November 26, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 64
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains brief descriptions of war and pillaging] Volume 1, Chapter 10: Lord Raymond and Perdita go their separate ways, each dealing with their own pain until the situation is suddenly and dramatically altered.
S4 E63 · Sun, November 19, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 63
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains brief mentions of suicidal ideation] Volume 1, Chapter 9: Lionel, Adrian, and Idris are made aware of the problems between Lord Raymond and Perdita as their difficulty reconciling continues.
S4 E62 · Sun, November 12, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 62
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains brief mentions of suicidal ideation] Volume 1, Chapter 8: The drama between Lord Raymond and his wife Perdita reaches new heights when he finds out how difficult it is to lie to a perceptive and intelligent woman.
S4 E61 · Sun, November 05, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 61
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains brief mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation.] Volume 1, Chapter 7: Lord Raymond begins work on his legacy as Protector and in the process, finds an old friend in reduced circumstances.
Sun, October 29, 2023
Halloween 2023 - Part 2
Thank you for joining us for the second part of The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story where horror and science clash. Creep off to dreamland with us during this special Halloween episode. [Content Note: scary and a little gross] Includes "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Also includes the following pieces from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SCP-x2x Martian Cowboy Ethereal Relaxation Right Behind You Redletter The Descent <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; line-h
S4 E11195 · Sun, October 22, 2023
Halloween 2023 - Part 1
Thank you for joining us for the first part of The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story where horror and science clash. Creep off to dreamland with us during this special Halloween episode. [Content Warning: includes brief mention of stillbirths] Includes "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Also includes the following pieces from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Vanishing This House Night of Chaos Anguish Ethereal Relaxation Penumbra <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in;
S4 E60 · Sun, October 15, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 60
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 6: Everyone lives happily enjoying a pastoral life for a few years until politics once again beckons.
S4 E59 · Sun, October 08, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 59
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 5: Romance blossoms but meets with fierce and underhanded resistance, requiring a desperate dash to safety in the middle of a snowy night.
S4 E58 · Sun, October 01, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 58
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 4a: Lord Raymond resolves his quandary between “queen and country” and Lionel flies to the aid of Adrian in a swift airship.
S4 E57 · Sun, September 24, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 57
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 4: Lord Raymond and Adrian’s sister, Idris, befriend Lionel and Perdita, and romance begins to cause complications for everyone - possibly even for the governing body of England!
S4 E56 · Sun, September 17, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 56
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read"The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 3: The drama increases and in rushes of poetry, we hear of the progression of Lionel’s new life, Adrian’s mental breakdown, and the arrival of Lord Raymond.
S4 E55 · Sun, September 10, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 55
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read"The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. Volume 1, Chapter 2: In a dramatic reversal of fortune, our narrator Lionel and his sister Perdita make the acquaintance of the young man who will free them from poverty and obscurity. Content note: This episode includes brief descriptions of men fighting.
S4 E54 · Sun, September 03, 2023
The Last Man - Episode 54
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read"The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order - this episode covers the introduction and the first chapter of Volume 1. In this episode, a puzzling manuscript is discovered deep in a cave and the story of the Last Man is revealed. Our narrator introduces himself and his sister, and gives a brief history of their early lives.
S3 E53 · Sun, August 13, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 53
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode examines the possible similarities between the caves of South Dakota’s Badlands and the geysers of Yellowstone National Park.
S3 E52 · Sun, August 06, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 52
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode concludes Luella Owens’ adventures in Crystal Cave/Wonderland Cave in the Black Hills.
S3 E51 · Sun, July 30, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 51
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode covers the beginning of Luella Owens’ adventures in Crystal Cave/Wonderland Cave in the Black Hills.
S3 E50 · Sun, July 23, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 50
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode concludes the exploration of Wind Cave and examines the Onyx Caves northwest of Hot Springs. It includes a description of a fascinating fossil that appears to be a pegasus!
S3 E49 · Sun, July 16, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 49
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode continues Luella Owens’ tour of Wind Cave.
S3 E48 · Sun, July 09, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 48
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode examines the Black Hills, the Badlands, and begins to explore Wind Cave.
S3 E47 · Sun, July 02, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 47
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode investigates some Oregon County caves including the area of Grand Gulf.
S3 E46 · Sun, June 25, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 46
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44. This episode explores Fairy Cave/Talking Rocks Cavern, Powell Cave, and other Stone County caves.
S3 E45 · Sun, June 18, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 45
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. This episode covers Luella Owens’ adventures in Marble Cave/Marvel Cave in Missouri. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 44.
S3 E44 · Sun, June 11, 2023
Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 44
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills by Luella Agnes Owen. This first episode is dense with geological information and for many, may be the best episode for falling asleep to that we have posted so far!
S3 E43 · Sun, May 28, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 43
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “The Time Machine: An Invention” by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 38. In our previous episode, the Time Traveller and his companion, Weena, combed through an ancient museum in search of items that might be useful in regaining the Time Machine. When they tried to return to the place where the Time Machine was hidden, things went badly awry for everyone.
S3 E42 · Sun, May 21, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 42
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “The Time Machine: An Invention” by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 38. In our previous episode, the Time Traveller investigated the other race of people who live in the far future and made a narrow escape from their underground lair. He and his companion, Weena, began a search for a safer sleeping space.
S3 E41 · Sun, May 14, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 41
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “The Time Machine: An Invention” by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 38. In our previous episode, the Time Machine goes missing, stranding the Time Traveller in the far future. In his explorations of the area, he discovers that the people he initially met are not the only creatures living there.
S3 E11196 · Mon, May 08, 2023
First Anniversary Special Episode
Thank you for joining us for our first anniversary celebration episode and for being part of the first year of Exploration: Dreamland. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you. Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story "All Cats are Gray" by Andre Alice Norton writing as Andrew North.
S3 E40 · Sun, May 07, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 40
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “The Time Machine: An Invention” by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 38. In our previous episode, the Time Traveller began to relate his journey into the far future and his rather abrupt landing. He described the denizens he met and some of their way of life. He then discussed his theories as to what happened to change the human race so extravagantly.
S3 E39 · Sun, April 30, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 39
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “The Time Machine: An Invention” by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 3, Episode 38. In our previous episode, we met the Time Traveller and his friends and learned a bit of the theory of possible time travel. There was also a demonstration of a model time machine. We ended just as the Time Traveller was about to begin relating his adventures of his journey through time.
S3 E38 · Sun, April 23, 2023
The Time Machine - Episode 38
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read The Time Machine: An Invention by H.G. Wells. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with this episode. This episode includes the first three chapters of this classic science fiction story.
S2 E37 · Sun, April 02, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 37
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. In this episode, you will hear of Dr. Blackwell’s contribution to the Union Army in the American Civil War after which time, her infirmary grew into a small medical college for women. She found herself drawn into a new cause in spite of widespread disapproval.
S2 E36 · Sun, March 26, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 36
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. In this episode, you will hear of Dr. Blackwell’s continued efforts to help women in England gain access to study medicine. She returns to New York but corresponds with Elizabeth Garrett, a young woman trying to gain a medical degree in England.
S2 E35 · Sun, March 19, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 35
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes Dr. Blackwell’s early years of practice in New York with both her triumphs and her struggle. She later returns to England to encourage women to begin studying medicine there.
S2 E34 · Sun, March 12, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 34
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes anecdotes from her time in England, studying and gaining practical experience in the hospitals there, as well as some of her more sociable adventures, particularly her deepening friendships with Lady Byron and Florence Nightingale. Eventually, she must leave England and return to America to begin her practical work as a doctor in New York.
S2 E33 · Sun, March 05, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 33
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. In this episode, you will hear of the grave accident which befell Dr. Blackwell, her visit to Gräfenberg to regain her strength, and her return to her studies in English hospitals.
S2 E32 · Sun, February 26, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 32
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes the wide variety of experiences that Dr. Blackwell had during her studies at La Maternité in Paris.
S2 E31 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 31
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes the remainder of Dr. Blackwell’s visit to England, her arrival in Paris, and her experiences with the political uproar there, as well as the beginning of her experiences at La Maternité.
S2 E30 · Sun, February 12, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 30
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes a full description of Elizabeth Blackwell’s graduation ceremony as written to the family by one of her brothers, as well as her initial visit to England and the hospitals there.
S2 E29 · Sun, February 05, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 29
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes Elizabeth Blackwell’s time in college and her description of her graduation ceremony.
S2 E28 · Sun, January 29, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 28
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes Elizabeth Blackwell’s search for a college that will allow a woman to pursue a medical degree and the ups and downs of her search. A quick content note: This episode will include occasional descriptions of enslaved people. If you prefer to avoid the subject, please rejoin us at Episode 29.
S2 E27 · Sun, January 22, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 27
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes Elizabeth Blackwell’s decision to seek a medical education and the beginning of her effort to earn the money for it by teaching in North and South Carolina. A quick content note: This episode will include occasional descriptions of enslaved people. If you prefer to avoid the subject, please rejoin us at Episode 29.
S2 E26 · Sun, January 15, 2023
Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 26
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26. This episode includes details of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell’s early years, prior to her decision to become a physician. A quick content note: This episode will include occasional descriptions of enslaved people. If you prefer to avoid the subject, please rejoin us at Episode 29.
Sun, December 25, 2022
Bunny Tales - Episode B3
Welcome to Bunny Tales, a special holiday mini-series of Exploration: Dreamland. Hop off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story LITTLE BUN RABBIT From “Mother Goose in Prose” by L. Frank Baum. This story was inspired by a nursery rhyme and features a rather famous little farm girl as well as Santa Claus himself. Bunny image on logo by Lukasz from Pixabay Snowflake images on logo by Sea Gabriel from Pixabay
Sun, December 18, 2022
Bunny Tales - Episode B2
Welcome to Bunny Tales, a special holiday mini-series of Exploration: Dreamland. Hop off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story THE RABBIT’S EYES From “Korean Fairy Tales” by William Elliot Griffis. The rabbit is a clever character in old Korean stories. This story features a turtle and a rabbit, which may seem familiar, but is quite different from Aesop’s “The Hare and the Tortoise.” Bunny image on logo by Lukasz from Pixabay Snowflake images on logo by Sea Gabriel from Pixabay
Bonus · Sun, December 11, 2022
Bunny Tales - Episode B1
Welcome to Bunny Tales, a special holiday mini-series of Exploration: Dreamland. Hop off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story RABBIT AND THE MOON-MAN From “Canadian Fairy Tales” by Cyrus MacMillan. This story comes from a book inspired by tales from the indigenous peoples of Canada. As you may already know, the animal people from these stories can change form and behavior between animal and human. Rabbit is often a clever trickster figure in these legends. Bunny image on logo by Lukasz from Pixabay Snowflake images on logo by Sea Gabriel from Pixabay
S2 E25 · Sun, November 13, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 25
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. This is the final episode of this book. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator discusses the lack of religion in the Mizorean culture with her friends Wauna and the Preceptress. She also observes the rituals around the rare accidental death of a young girl.
S2 E24 · Sun, November 06, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 24
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator learns more detail of how the women of Mizora eradicated disease and crime, and she takes a trip to see the astounding southern boundary of Mizora. On their return journey, she visits the site of the last prison in the land and learns details of the last criminal offense committed.
S2 E23 · Sun, October 30, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 23
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator discovers much more about the history of Mizora, including details that might sound quite familiar to our listeners, and how women eventually came to be the only residents of the land.
S2 E22 · Sun, October 23, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 22
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator describes the intense phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis in the interior of the earth, as well as several amazing inventions such as video calls, lifelike holograms, and airships. She also continues her investigations into why Mizora is only populated by women.
S2 E21 · Sun, October 16, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 21
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator learns more about how the Mizorean society is structured, their obsession with learning, and how their politics evolved to such a high and honorable level.
S2 E20 · Sun, October 09, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 20
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator first visits a market in Mizora and discovers a few similarities and many differences to the markets she experienced in the outer world. She also learns more about how the residents of Mizora use glass and how they heat their homes and public buildings so efficiently and cheaply.
S2 E19 · Sun, October 02, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 19
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator learns more detail concerning the incredible levels of education available to the citizens of Mizora, as well as the remarkable equality within their society. She also describes their beautiful and elegant housing solutions and discovers the variety of machinery they use to complete laborious tasks, including robot mops and vacuums.
S2 E18 · Sun, September 25, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 18
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator began to explore Mizora, discovering that all the inhabitants appear to be female.While they value scientists above other professions, there is equality among all occupations, every citizen has “some regular trade, business or profession,” and that education at all levels is free.
S2 E17 · Sun, September 18, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 17
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. In our previous episode, our narrator gives a brief history of her life and tells us how she found her way to Mizora, the beautiful country at the center of the earth. We meet some of the residents of Mizora and our narrator finds that they have figured out how to create steak without cows.
S2 E16 · Sun, September 11, 2022
Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 16
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a feminist “journey to the center of the earth” story - MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley published in book form in 1889. The story will be read in order, a few chapters at a time. If you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 16. This episode includes the preface to the book and the first two chapters.
S1 E15 · Sun, August 21, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 15
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. Please be aware that this episode includes descriptions of bees, wasps, and snakes, and a brief discussion of reasons to avoid hunting for sport. If you prefer to avoid any of those, please rejoin us at the next episode.
S1 E14 · Sun, August 14, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 14
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. Please be aware that this episode includes descriptions of insects and spiders. If you prefer to avoid that, please rejoin us at Episode 15. This episode includes the following sections of the book: An Earwig Mother, The Sacred Beetle, Spiders, Tame Butterflies, and Ant-Lions.
S1 E13 · Sun, August 07, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 13
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. This episode includes the following sections of the book: Squirrels, Mole, Harvest Mice, Californian Mouse, Robins I Have Known, Sancho the Toad, and Roman Snails.
S1 E12 · Sun, July 31, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 12
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. Please be aware that the early sections of this book include occasional descriptions of pet deaths, some by misadventure or accident. If you prefer to avoid those, please rejoin us at Episode 13. This episode includes the following sections of the book: Titmice, Zoe the Nuthatch, Blanche the Pigeon, Gerbilles, and Water Shrews.
S1 E11 · Sun, July 24, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 11
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. Please be aware that the early sections of this book include occasional descriptions of pet deaths, some by misadventure or accident. If you prefer to avoid those, please rejoin us at Episode 13. This episode includes the following sections of the book: Verdant, The Wild Ducks, A Young Cuckoo, The Taming of Our Pets, and Birdie.
S1 E10 · Sun, July 17, 2022
Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 10
Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read an abridged version of a Victorian natural history - WILD NATURE WON BY KINDNESS by Elizabeth Brightwen, published in 1898. Please be aware that the early sections of this book include occasional descriptions of pet deaths, some by misadventure or accident. If you prefer to avoid those, please rejoin us at Episode 13. This episode includes the dedication and introduction to the book, as well as these sections: Rearing Birds From the Nest, Dick the Starling, and Richard the Second.
S1 E9 · Sun, July 03, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 9
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers the final two chapters. In our previous episode, Shann leaped to the aid of the Warlockians when their training exercise went wrong. He was injured in the fray so the Warlockians brought him and Thorvald to one of their cities to rest and heal. The Warlockians required the assistance of the Terrans to remove an injured Throg from their territory. Shan went to convince the Throg but found himself in a possibly fatal situation.
S1 E8 · Sun, June 26, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 8
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters fifteen and sixteen. In our previous episode, Shann determined the truth behind the illusions on the “initiates’ road” and reunited with Thorvald. Together they find their way out of the veil of illusion and back to the ocean, where they discover a group of native Warlockians completing a very dangerous training exercise.
S1 E7 · Sun, June 19, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 7
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters thirteen and fourteen. In our previous episode, Shann had some dramatic encounters with Warlock’s native race and found himself on their “initiates’ road” in the glimmering green veil of illusion, where he discovered he was not alone on the road.
S1 E6 · Sun, June 12, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 6
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters eleven and twelve. In our previous episode, Shan, Thorvald, and the wolverines made the journey to the chain of islands. The following morning, Thorvald abandoned Shan and the wolverines on the island without explanation. Shan worked on building a boat of his own but encountered some unusual setbacks.
S1 E5 · Sun, June 05, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 5
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters nine and ten. In our previous episode, our party traveled overland to the shore of Warlock’s sea. Shann discovered that Thorvald believed there was a race native to the planet. Thorvald provided proof to support his belief and his proof pointed them in the direction of the Warlockian sea. The party reached the section of beach nearest to the chain of small islands where Thorvald’s proof was originally discovered. Here they weathered a terrible storm which provided them with the means to travel to the islands.
S1 E4 · Sun, May 29, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 4
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters seven and eight. In our previous episode, Shann, Thorvald, and the wolverines rode down the river on a raft, pursued by the Throgs and their monstrous “hound.” After a couple of very close calls, they frustrated their pursuers and trapped the hound. To Shann’s dismay, the wolverines began to attack the now vulnerable creature.
S1 E3 · Sun, May 22, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 3
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters five and six. In our previous episode, Shann investigated the crash site but was trapped by a Throg that survived the scout ship explosion. He is rescued by officer Ragnar Thorvald who was on the scout ship but managed to escape after rigging the ship to explode. Thorvald quickly worked out a plan and convinced Shann to join him. They surprised the Throgs, who had settled into the Survey camp, and took the Survey maps of the planet. Shann, Thorvald, and the wolverines eluded pursuit and floated away down the river.
S1 E2 · Mon, May 16, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 2
Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode covers chapters three and four. In our previous episode, you were introduced to our protagonist, Shann Lantee and his trained wolverine companions. They were part of the Survey team prepping the planet Warlock for settlement when humanity’s greatest rival, the beetle-headed Throg race, killed the rest of the team, leaving Shann and the wolverines to survive alone on this strange world. Hope is raised briefly when a Terran scout ship arrives but it lands badly. The Throgs were taken by surprise when the craft exploded. Unfortunately, it seemed unlikely that the pilot could have survived.
S1 E1 · Mon, May 09, 2022
Storm Over Warlock - Episode 1
Interesting stories of science and science fiction read in a calming voice for nighttime, naptime, or drivetime. Season One is a reading of “Storm Over Warlock” by Andre Alice Norton so we recommend listening to the episodes in order for the most rewarding experience. This episode includes the first two chapters.
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