Exploration: Dreamland

Exploration: Dreamland

Exploration: Dreamland

Interesting stories of science and science fiction read in a calming voice for nighttime, naptime, or drivetime.

Second Anniversary Special Episode

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://creat

May 12, • 47:00

Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 86

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, E

May 5, • 23:00

Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 85

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.

Apr 28, • 27:00

Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 84

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,

Apr 21, • 23:00

Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 83

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 t

Apr 14, • 32:00

The Last Man - Episode 82

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.

Mar 31, • 1hr 8m

The Last Man - Episode 81

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.

Mar 24, • 48:00

The Last Man - Episode 80

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

Mar 17, • 49:00

The Last Man - Episode 79

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 sign

Mar 10, • 52:00

The Last Man - Episode 78

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 sign

Mar 3, • 46:00

The Last Man - Episode 77

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 wi

Feb 25, • 38:00

The Last Man - Episode 76

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.

Feb 18, • 1hr 7m

The Last Man - Episode 75

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.

Feb 11, • 1hr 6m

The Last Man - Episode 74

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.

Feb 4, • 45:00

The Last Man - Episode 73

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 an

Jan 28, • 50:00

The Last Man - Episode 72

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 mak

Jan 21, • 1hr 5m

The Last Man - Episode 71

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.

Jan 14, • 1hr 5m

The Last Man - Episode 70

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.

Jan 7, • 59:00

The Last Man - Episode 69

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.

Dec 31, 2023 • 57:00

The Last Man - Episode 68

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

Dec 24, 2023 • 1hr 6m

The Last Man - Episode 67

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.

Dec 17, 2023 • 53:00

The Last Man - Episode 66

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.

Dec 10, 2023 • 1hr 0m

The Last Man - Episode 65

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.

Dec 3, 2023 • 52:00

The Last Man - Episode 64

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.

Nov 26, 2023 • 38:00

The Last Man - Episode 63

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.

Nov 19, 2023 • 59:00

The Last Man - Episode 62

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 intellig

Nov 12, 2023 • 1hr 2m

The Last Man - Episode 61

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.

Nov 5, 2023 • 44:00

Halloween 2023 - Part 2

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

Oct 29, 2023 • 45:00

Halloween 2023 - Part 1

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

Oct 22, 2023 • 57:00

The Last Man - Episode 60

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.

Oct 15, 2023 • 51:00

The Last Man - Episode 59

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.

Oct 8, 2023 • 44:00

The Last Man - Episode 58

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.

Oct 1, 2023 • 54:00

The Last Man - Episode 57

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!

Sep 24, 2023 • 50:00

The Last Man - Episode 56

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.

Sep 17, 2023 • 42:00

The Last Man - Episode 55

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 m

Sep 10, 2023 • 56:00

The Last Man - Episode 54

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.

Sep 3, 2023 • 55:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 53

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.

Aug 13, 2023 • 40:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 52

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.

Aug 6, 2023 • 38:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 51

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.

Jul 30, 2023 • 38:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 50

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!

Jul 23, 2023 • 49:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 49

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.

Jul 16, 2023 • 49:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 48

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.

Jul 9, 2023 • 49:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 47

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.

Jul 2, 2023 • 43:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 46

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.

Jun 25, 2023 • 48:00

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 45

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.

Jun 18, 2023 • 1hr 5m

Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills - Episode 44

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!

Jun 11, 2023 • 50:00

The Time Machine - Episode 43

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.

May 28, 2023 • 48:00

The Time Machine - Episode 42

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.

May 21, 2023 • 46:00

The Time Machine - Episode 41

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.

May 14, 2023 • 41:00

First Anniversary Special Episode

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.

May 8, 2023 • 26:00

The Time Machine - Episode 40

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.

May 7, 2023 • 55:00

The Time Machine - Episode 39

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.

Apr 30, 2023 • 54:00

The Time Machine - Episode 38

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.

Apr 23, 2023 • 46:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 37

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 i

Apr 2, 2023 • 41:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 36

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

Mar 26, 2023 • 39:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 35

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.

Mar 19, 2023 • 59:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 34

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 Byro

Mar 12, 2023 • 57:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 33

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.

Mar 5, 2023 • 59:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 32

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.

Feb 26, 2023 • 1hr 0m

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 31

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.

Feb 19, 2023 • 59:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 30

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.

Feb 12, 2023 • 1hr 1m

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 29

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.

Feb 5, 2023 • 57:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 28

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

Jan 29, 2023 • 55:00

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 27

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 includ

Jan 22, 2023 • 1hr 0m

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 26

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

Jan 15, 2023 • 1hr 0m

Bunny Tales - Episode B3

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

Dec 25, 2022 • 20:00

Bunny Tales - Episode B2

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

Dec 18, 2022 • 13:01

Bunny Tales - Episode B1

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 Luk

Dec 11, 2022 • 14:01

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 25

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

Nov 13, 2022 • 42:01

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 24

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 souther

Nov 6, 2022 • 56:00

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 23

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 w

Oct 30, 2022 • 46:00

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 22

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 su

Oct 23, 2022 • 54:00

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 21

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 suc

Oct 16, 2022 • 56:01

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 20

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 ou

Oct 9, 2022 • 44:00

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 19

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 remarkabl

Oct 2, 2022 • 50:00

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 18

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 prof

Sep 25, 2022 • 1hr 1m

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 17

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 ear

Sep 18, 2022 • 42:01

Mizora: A Prophecy - Episode 16

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.

Sep 11, 2022 • 50:01

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 15

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.

Aug 21, 2022 • 44:01

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 14

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.

Aug 14, 2022 • 45:01

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 13

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.

Aug 7, 2022 • 41:00

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 12

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.

Jul 31, 2022 • 53:01

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 11

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.

Jul 24, 2022 • 49:01

Wild Nature Won By Kindness - Episode 10

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 Starl

Jul 17, 2022 • 51:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 9

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 Thr

Jul 3, 2022 • 59:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 8

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 e

Jun 26, 2022 • 1hr 1m

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 7

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.

Jun 19, 2022 • 1hr 0m

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 6

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.

Jun 12, 2022 • 1hr 0m

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 5

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 sec

Jun 5, 2022 • 57:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 4

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 vulnera

May 29, 2022 • 55:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 3

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 Sh

May 22, 2022 • 55:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 2

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 a

May 16, 2022 • 54:01

Storm Over Warlock - Episode 1

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.

May 9, 2022 • 57:01

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