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Dad’s Bedtime Stories

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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 distant planets, training dragons, discovering magic, or traveling through space — all while lying safely in bed with their eyes closed.

Each 15–30 minute adventure is filled with science fiction and fantasy themes kids love: spaceships, dinosaurs, dragons, wizards, and whatever wild idea we dream up next. The stories are exciting, creative, and always safe for young listeners.

When the adventure ends, the episode gently transitions into calming music to reduce distractions and help your child...

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September 8 · 1 hr
The Realm of Waking Dreams and the Search for Netherite - Wizard Craft 3.0 #13
When Gus reveals a mysterious dream realm filled with floating islands, peaceful cow people, and hidden Netherite, you, JD, and Grayson decide to take the risk. But reaching the treasure is easy compared to escaping with it. About Wizard Craft - Each...
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September 6 · 1 hr
Biomorphers #2 - The Rock and Lava Creature
Your first real mission sends you racing across the world as a fiery phoenix toward a village under attack by a powerful rock monster with a molten lava core. Fire and mac and cheese might not be enough to stop it, forcing you to unlock a brand-new...
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September 6 · 1 hr
Biomorphers: Becoming a Monster Shifter - A Bedtime Adventure
On the day you finally get the chance to become a Biomorpher, your trial throws you face-to-face with one of the strangest monsters imaginable. To earn your place, you'll have to discover what your new device can really do and figure out whether every...
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September 3 · 1 hr
The Air Dragon General - Dragon Knights #24 - A Bedtime Adventure
Breeze was never chosen to be a Dragon Knight, but that didn’t stop him from learning everything he could about the true power of air. Now, as the feared Air Dragon General, he has discovered terrifying ways to use the very air his enemies need to...
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September 1 · 1 hr
Ring Guardians #9 - The Ring of Robot Hacking
Connor was always a bit of a computer genius. When the robots took over, he was given a ring that matched that genius - The Ring of Robot Hacking. Will he be able to use its power to help save humanity from the robots? Yes. Yes he will. About the...
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August 30 · 54 min
The Planet of Living Toys - Spaceship 339 - A Bedtime Story
Time to go to a planet where you can create any toy you can imagine, and bring it to life. Hopefully no evolved T-Rex scientists show up to ruin your fun... About The Spaceship Series - You are a kid with a magical spaceship that can transform into...
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August 27 · 1 hr 1 min
The Netherite Golem - Wizard Craft 3.0 - Chapter 12 - A Bedtime Adventure
A surprise discovery deep beneath the mines leads you and JD to one of the rarest materials in Wizardcraft and a terrifying Netherite Golem. With the Golem King preparing to attack, every new power and invention could make the difference. About...
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August 25 · 1 hr
Fern and the Secret of Shapeshifting - A Bedtime Story
When Fern wakes up as a fox one morning, her parents have a lot of explaining to do. It turns out, Fern is actually from a family of shapeshifters and it is time to learn how to use her powers. Thank you to Audrey for suggesting this one! Donate to...
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August 23 · 54 min
The Ice Planet and the Fire Dragon - Spaceship # 338 - A Bedtime Story
In this episode, the main character (YOU) heads to a planet of ice, where ice people use their ice powers to create everything. Unfortunately, a fire dragon attacks! Can you save the ice people from the fire dragon? About The Spaceship Series - You...
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August 20 · 54 min
Ruth and The Ring of Pocket Dimensions - Ring Guardians #8 - A Bedtime Story
In a world slowly being taken over by helpful robots, one girl recieves a magical ring that gives her the power to create her own pocket dimensions. Can she use it to defeat the robots and help humanity? Thank you to Ruth for the suggestion! About...
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August 18 · 1 hr
The Emerald Cat Golem - Wizard Craft 3.0 #11
You continue your journey into the dungeon, battling against some self-replicating Emerald Golems with Ninja-like reflexes, and some gigantic cats. You find two new spell books, and activate a mysterious machine with mysterious consequences. About...
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August 16 · 54 min
Blobby the Shapeshifting Blob goes to an Amusement Park - A Bedtime Story
Blobby The Shapeshifting Blon is back, and this time you’re heading to the amusement park for a day full of rides, games, snacks, and shapeshifting trouble. From cheating at carnival games to scaring off bullies, Blobby is about to make this amusement...
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August 13 · 54 min
The Elemental Panda and the Elemental Guinea Pig - Cards of Power #72 - A Bedtime Story
In the next round of the Deity Tournament, you face off against Ryan and his Elemental Cards - including a Panada, and a cut Guinea Pig named Pumpkin (with not so cute powers). About The Cards of Power - Great for fans of shows like Pokemon. In the...
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August 11 · 54 min
The Portal, The Dungeon Realm, and the Diamond Golem Mech Suits - Wizard Craft 3.0 #10
A mysterious dungeon realm awaits beneath the mines, and this time, you’re going in prepared. With brand-new diamond golem mech suits, powerful new magic, and a team of gold and diamond golems, you’ll battle through deadly challenges in search of some...
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August 9 · 54 min
The Oragami (Paper) Planet - Spaceship #336 - A Bedtime Adventure
It’s time to visit a planet where paper comes to life, if you know just how to fold it! Soar through the sky aboard an incredible origami pirate ship, create your own paper animal friends, and join them on an adventure to protect their world from the...
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August 6 · 54 min
Harriet and the Ring of Living Art - Ring Guardians #7 - A Bedtime Story
When ten-year-old Harriet discovers the Ring of Living Art, everything she draws comes to life—including a glowing dragon, boxing teddy bear, battle hamsters, dinosaurs, unicorns, griffins, and a robot-smashing fantasy army. With Charlottesville...
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August 4 · 1 hr
The Diamond Golem and the Iron Mech Suit - Wizard Craft 3.0 #9 - A Videogame Bedtime Story
Time to head back into the mines of Wizard Craft and take on your toughest opponents yet, a fire dragon and a diamond golem. Luckily for you, you have an armored car, and some new ideas to help in your battle. About Wizard Craft - Each episode takes...
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August 2 · 54 min
The Rollerblade Planet - Spaceship #335 - A Bedtime Visualization
Time to head to a planet where the only legal means of transporation is rollerblading! Strap on some new high tech rollerblades and let the adventure begin. About The Spaceship Series - You are a kid with a magical spaceship that can transform into...
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July 30 · 55 min
The Earth Dragon Stronghold - Dragon Knights #23 - A Bedtime Adventure
The Dragon Knights launch their attack on the heavily fortified Earth Dragon Stronghold, only to face hidden Elementes, deadly siege weapons, and the Dragon King’s most dangerous plan yet. As dragons struggle against his control spell, an unexpected...
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July 28 · 54 min
The Golden Golem - Wizard Craft 3.0 #8 - A Bedtime Adventure for Kids
Time to head back into the mines, down to the diamond level! I bet you can guess what you find based on the title! About Wizard Craft - Each episode takes you inside a video game world where you can gather materials, build anything you can imagine,...
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