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Dad’s Bedtime Stories
Dad’s Bedtime Stories is the family-friendly podcast that turns listener ideas into immersive bedtime adventures kids (and parents) can enjoy together.
I originally created these stories for my own children on nights when they couldn’t fall asleep. What started as a simple bedtime ritual has grown into a world of imagination designed to help families wind down together at the end of the day.
Play an episode for your kids and encourage them to imagine they are the hero of the story — exploring…
Episodes
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesTime Vs. Healing and Ice - A Superhero Academy Excerpt
In this episode, Alex faces off against Mira (a healer) and Ian (the Ice Man). Can his time powers overcome theirs? Don't forget, if you like the episode, you…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesSully's Super Powered Farts and the Spider Dragon - A Bedtime Story
On her tenth birthday, Sully finally discovers her superpower… but it’s not exactly what she was hoping for. After running into the forest in embarrassment…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Rise of the Fire Dragon General - Dragon Knights #17 - A Bedtime Adventure
Tonight, we learn the background of Drake, the general of the Fire Dragons, and how he powers up the fire dragons using the sun. It shifts back to your own…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Olympic Planet - Spaceship #320 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you head to the Olympic Planet, a place where rerired Olympic Athletes go to continue to compete. The only issue is that the weather seems to…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesTime vs Telekinesis - Superhero Academy Chapter 9
In this episode from my current book project, Alex (The Time Manipulator) faces off agains Zeke (The Telekinetic). Learn about Zeke's background and see what…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Rise of Max and the Turtle Guardians - A Cards of Power Adventure
In this episode, we follow a kid named Max as he gets his Card Core and heads into the beginner area to capture his first card - Turtle Guardian Armour! Shout…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesAmerican Stonehenge - The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew Part 1
In this episode, we dive into American Stonehenge, the story of a boy and an immortal, telepathic dog that must solve the mystery of an American version of…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Golden Cheese of True Understanding - Spaceship #319 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you find an object of immense power - The Golden Cheese of True Understanding. To get to the cheese, you must pass 3 tests - The Trial of…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesGhost Boy Vs. Time Manipulator Kid - A Superhero Academy Excerpt
At the Canadian Superhero Academy, it is a tradition to have the new kid battle his senior classmates. In this chapter, Alex (time manipulation powers), faces…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Battle With Max and the Turtle Guardians - Cards of Power #62 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, it is time to do battle against Max and his turtle guardians (turtle cards of all different powers). You must get through 3 rounds with 3…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesFire Girl vs Time Manipulator - An Excerpt From Superhero Academy
In this episode from my latest series, Alex (a time manipulator) must battle against his classmate Amber (A fire super). If you like the series, be sure to…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesCurtis and the Poison Dragon - Dragon Knights #16 - A Bedtime Story
As long as you are good with a swamp of poisonous gas being the main setting of a bedtime story - this episode could be for you! Phoenix comes from a long line…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesSnow Camp - Spaceship #318 - A Bedtime Story
Time to head back to the Summer/Winter Camp Planet for some snow related fun! You meet up with your good friend Pip for a mix of winter activities - Skiing…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Grass Dragon and the Fire Gasling - Cards of Power #61 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you head off to a planet that specializes in card duels. You sign up and participate in 2. One is against a powerful nature type dragon, and…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Teddy Bear Planet and the Giant Mech Bear - Spaceship #317 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, you travel to a planet full of sentient teddy bears. Can you help them defeat the giant Mech bear? Thank you to Sienna for the suggestion!…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesLearning Lightning Magic - Dragon Knights #15 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you meet Connor and Bolt (The Lightning/Thunder Dragon and rider). You wonder if Ellie, your elemental dragon, can learn lightning magic too…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesLillian the Pizza Witch - A Bedtime Story
Lillian wanted a Pizza Witch that went on adventures with her cat, so I made it happen! To be honest, I already have a second part to this because it was much…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Basketball Planet - Spaceship #316 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, you head to the newly created basketball planet to participate in a basketball tournament against different alien species. After getting…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesMax Jr. The Space Dragon - Cards of Power #60 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, inspired by Max and Brantley, we head back to the Wizards planet where we find a strange stuffed dragon labelled "Max Jr." After giving the…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesConnor and the Thunder Dragon - Part 2 - Dragon Knights #14 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, we continue to follow Connor and Bolt (the thunder/lightning dragon) on their journey to find the others. About the Dragon Knights - In a…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Magic Pillow Fort, and the Dessert Animals - A Bedtime Visualization
In this episode, after creating a magic pillow fort with your friend, it somehow comes to life, transforming into a pillow fort palace with all kinds of rooms…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Fire Planet and the Other You - Spaceship #315 & Cards of Power - A Bedtime Adventure
In this cross over episode between my Spaceship Series, and my Cards of Power Series, we travel to a fire planet that is being attacked by some sort of water…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Watermelon Wolf and the Ice Cream Golem - Cards of Power #59 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you continue to explore the Wizard's Council Test Planet. You find a food forest with all sorts of tast treats and interesting magical…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesConnor and the Thunder Dragon - Dragon Knights #13 - A Bedtime Adventure
Connor grew up in the Thunder Mountains - surrounded by rain and lightning, until one day he stumbled upon something very special: the egg of a legendary…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Sand Planet - Spaceship #314 - A Bedtime Story
Time to head to a sand planet full of sand people that manipulate sand using their minds! Thank you to Joseph for the idea! About The Spaceship Series - You…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Wizards Tower and the Elemental Books - Cards of Power #58 - A Bedtime Adventure
Time to head to a new planet - one previously used by The Wizard's Council as a testing ground. And what do you find there? Gargoyles and an interesting…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Control Spell and the Legendary Lightning Dragon - Dragon Knights #12
In this episode, August teaches you the control spell, and you meet a type of dragon that you never even knew existed - a legendary Lightning/Thunder dragon!…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Portal Door Planet - Spaceship #313 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, you find yourself on a planet full of doors. Each one leads to a strange but interesting place. Thank you to Ollie for the suggestion! About…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesFootsie the Snowboarding Sasquatch from Sir Sam’s Ski Hill - A Bedtime Story
Footsie the Sasquatch lives near Sir Sam's Ski Area. He spent years watching people ski and snowboard, always wanting to be part of the fun. Luckily for him…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesSanta Needs Your Help! - Shelfie the Elf #7 - A Christmas Bedtime Story
With the Elf Flu going around the North Pole, Santa's delivery team is a fe elves short! He calls on you and Shelfie to join the team and help deliver…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Gingerbread Planet - Spaceship #312 - A Bedtime Adventrue for Kids
Time to visit a gingerbread world with living gingerbread people! Houses made of gingerbread, chocolate, candy and icing! Gingerbread people that enjoy being…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesShelfie the Elf Super Story #2 - Episodes 3 and 4
Shelfie the Elf is up to his old tricks again! Due to an ongoing sickness, I bring to you another Shelfie the Elf Super Story! I hope you enjoy! I should be…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesShelfie the Elf Super Story - Episodes 1 and 2
While I am out sick, please enjoy my Shelfie the Elf Super Story - combining episodes 1 and 2 together! Boy do I regret the voice I chose for the elf! Donate…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesTech Santa - Cards of Power #57 - A Christmas Special
On the Magitech Planet, lives a robotic Santa Clause. Unforetunately, he has been put into Battle Mode for some reason. Can you defeat him and transform him…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Superhero Training Planet - Spaceship #311 - A Bedtime Adventure
Ever wanted to train as a superhero? Time to head to a planet where everyone has to be a superhero, due to the large number of random portals that open up and…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Toy Party and the Flying Shoes - Shelfie The Elf #6 - A Bedtime Adventure
Shelfie the Elf is back! You wake up in the middle of the night to find that same magical elf in your living room. This time, he has brought all of your toys…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Giganotosaurus and the Race Robot - Cards of Power #56 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, you head into a protected tech-type area on the magitech planet, where you meet a racecar type robot named Zip, who challenges you to a race…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesWhen the Movies Came to Life - A Bedtime Adventure
You are at the movie theatre when a strange storm starts bringing things to life. Can you gain the power you need to deal with what comes through? This episode…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesMeeting The Dragon Princess - Dragon Knights #11 - A Bedtime Adventure
Tonight, we finish the story of the Dragon Princess and Ash, The Fire Dragon Knight. The two of them make their way to your base, where they meet up with you…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Extreme Weather Planet - Spaceship #310 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, you head to an extreme weather planet where all of the cities, towns, and roads are protected by bubbles of energy. The only problem is that…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe tech Cat and the Magitech Planet - Cards of Power #55 - A Bedtime Story
Its time to upgrade your tech suit, and head to the Magitech planet. The only thing between you and a brand new tech-based protected area, is a high-powered…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Dragon Princess and the Elemental Dragon - Dragon Knights #10 - A Bedtime Adventure
In this episode, we learn the story of Autumn - The Dragon King's daughter. Raised as the heir to the thrown, and trained in all of the Dragon King's spells…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe French Fry Planet and the Salt Benders - Spaceship #309 - A Bedtime Adventure
Travel to a planet where french fries are naturally created, cooked and seasoned. During your travels, you run into a little bit of an issue - trans fat…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Elemental Snakes and the Rainbow Kiwi - Cards of Power #54 - A Bedtime Adventure
Ever wanted to battle elemental snakes with the powers of fire, ice, and metal? What about a kiwi bird that uses rainbows to knock out opponents? Well, in this…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesAsh and Cinder The Fire Dragon - Dragon Knights #9 - A Bedtime Story
Ash has spent his whole life mining beneath a raging volcano—until a mysterious pull leads him to a hidden chamber and a glowing red egg. When the fiery dragon…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Medieval Knight Tournament - Spaceship #308 - A Bedtime Adventure
Travel to a medieval planet and enter a tournament for knights! With the help of your high tech armour (disguised to look medieval), and your new found martial…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Pyramid and the Solar Falcon - Cards of Power #53 - A Bedtime Adventure
Travel to a pyramid on an alien planet where you find a VERY powerful magical creature - The Solar Falcon. Can you and Magnus defeat it and capture its power…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesMeeting the Wind Dragon - Dragon Knights #8 - A Bedtime Story
You already know the back story of James and the Wind Dragon, but now it is time to meet them! A strange sensation calls you toward new adventure, where you…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Marble Run Planet - Spaceship #307 - A Bedtime Story for Kids
Visit a world where people race on life sized Marble runs, inside large marble-like capsules. Thank you to Zeke for the idea! About The Spaceship Series - You…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Dragon’s Return - Cards of Power #52 - A Bedtime Adventure for Kids
In this episode, you use you learn how to use your new cold based abilities - learning how to create a storm of ice and snow, how to freeze things, and how to…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesSuper Powered Cat Planet - Spaceship #306 - A Bedtime Story for Kids
In this episode, you travel to a planet inhabited by Super Powered Cats. You scan some of the cats, and transform into one with multiple powers - fire…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Dragon’s Defeat - Cards of Power #51 - A Bedtime Adventure for Kids
On the new alien world full of magical creatures, you run into another card holder and agree to do battle. Unfortunately, you can't win them all! This one will…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesQuantum and the Pacific Garbage Patch - Quantum Computer Part 3 - A Bedtime Story
What would you do with a Quantum computer that could 3D print anything by simply breaking down garbage? Obviously you would take it upon yourself to clean up…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Skeleton Costume - A Magic Costume Tree Adventure
I wouldn't call this one spooky, but it certainly does involve a lot of bones! You go back to the Magic Costume Tree and put on a skeleton costume that turns…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Super Powered Sloths and the Big Candy Score - Speaceship #305 - A Bedtime Story
Every wondered what it would be like to find a planet inhabited by sloths with super powers? No? Well you are going to find out anyways! Transform into a super…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesJames and the Wind Dragon - Dragon Knights #7 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, we meet James, and the Wind Dragon, Whisper. After finding each other, Whisper teaches James the way of the wind - moving wind, becoming one…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesMagic Costume Tree Trouble - A Magic Costume Tree Adventure
In this episode, we follow the story of Mr. Grayman, and old man who doesn't believe in imagination. In a misguided attempt to make the world more fair, he…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Halloween Planet - Spaceship #304 - A Bedtime Story
Visit the Halloween Planet - a place where all costumes come to life, giving the wearers the powers or abilities of the costume! In order to fit in on the…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Dragon Costume - A Magic Costume Tree Adventure - Bedtime Stories for Kids
The Magic Costume Tree has appeared once again, and its time to become a real dragon, complete with dragon strength, fire breath, and of course flight! You…
Dad’s Bedtime StoriesThe Wizard King’s Defeat - Wizard Craft 2.0 #16 - A Bedtime adventure
In this episode of Wizard Craft 2.0, we enter the final battle against the Wizard King. Unfortunately, he still has a couple of surprises up his sleeves…