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Story Brew

Wind down with a story.

Story Brew is a podcast of short bedtime stories crafted for intermediate English learners (B1–B2). Each story is a carefully narrated tale told in clear, natural English by a non-native English speaker to help you relax, improve your listening skills, and drift off to sleep.

No complex grammar. No overwhelming vocabulary. Just good stories, told well.

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S1 · E28
April 28 · 14 min
Luna in Brussels (B1-B2 Level)
Luna is back in Europe. This time, she follows an old friendship to Brussels, and discovers that this small, quiet city holds some of the world's most wonderful food. Chocolate that makes you go silent. Fries that are better than they have any right to be. A waffle that tastes like a warm afternoon. And one small sip of Belgian beer that is, perhaps, best left to humans. A gentle story about food, friendship, and the small joys of travel. Perfect for English learners at B1–B2 level, and for anyone who needs a quiet moment before sleep. ------------------- All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Also available on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Amazon Music⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ------------------- Support Me Here
S1 · E27
April 26 · 11 min
Caspian and the Lost Magic (B1-B2 English)
Caspian has been a wizard for forty-two years. Then one morning, he wakes up, and his magic is simply gone. A walk through the village, a piece of bread from a kind baker, a bird that lands on his hand, and a nine-year-old girl named Sable who finds things by looking carefully. A gentle story about paying attention, and the kind of magic that was there all along. Bedtime stories for English learners. Calm words. Quiet nights. B1–B2 level. ------------------- Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/storybrew⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Also available on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Amazon Music⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠
S1 · E26
April 24 · 8 min
Daniel and the Broken Wheel (B1-B2 English)
Daniel has a small cycling accident and ends up at home with a broken wrist and not much to do. Then Anna shows up. Unasked, unbothered, and carrying bread. A quiet story about friendship, unexpected kindness, and good Tuesdays. Perfect for winding down. B1–B2 English level. ------------------- Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/storybrew⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Also available on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Amazon Music⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠
S1 · E25
April 22 · 12 min
Anna, Daniel, and the Big Barbecue (B1-B2 English)
Anna sees an old photo and has a simple idea: let's get everyone together. She and Daniel organise a backyard barbecue for their old classmates. Some of whom haven't seen each other in five years. A warm, quietly moving story about friendship, time, and the meals that bring people home. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners. Best enjoyed with headphones and a comfortable pillow. Sweet dreams from Story Brew. ------------------- Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/storybrew⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Also available on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Amazon Music⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠
S1 · E24
April 20 · 12 min
The Girl Who Had Never Seen The Sea (B1-B2 English)
Mira has lived her whole life in a mountain village. She has heard stories about the ocean, but she has never seen it. One night, a strange blue shell appears at her door. What follows is a quiet, magical journey toward the sound of waves. The Girl Who Had Never Seen the Sea is a gentle fantasy story for English learners at the B1–B2 level. Perfect for winding down. Sleep well, everyone. ------------------- Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/storybrew All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Also available on: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music YouTube
S1 · E23
April 18 · 9 min
The Boy Who Wrote Letters to No One (B1-B2 English)
Oliver writes letters every evening, to no one. He leaves them in an old oak tree at the end of his garden. And somehow, they always get answered. A quiet story about big thoughts, small kindnesses, and the comfort of feeling heard. B1–B2 English · Perfect for winding down Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts
S1 · E22
April 16 · 9 min
Daniel Bakes Bread (B1-B2 English)
Daniel didn’t plan to bake bread on Sunday. But there was flour in the cupboard, and a quiet day ahead, and sometimes that’s enough. A slow, warm story about simple things, sticky hands, and something unexpectedly good. B1–B2 English · Perfect for winding down Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E21
April 14 · 7 min
Luna in Singapore (B1-B2 English)
Luna, the travelling cat, has arrived in Singapore, and the city is unlike anything she has seen before. In this episode, Luna explores the glowing supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, discovers the magic of a hawker centre, and wanders through the colourful old streets of Chinatown. Along the way, she meets a taxi driver, an old man with a story, and a little boy with a very good question. Singapore is loud and bright, but Luna finds the quiet moments inside it. A calm, easy-listening bedtime story for English learners at the B1–B2 level. Short sentences, natural vocabulary, and a slow pace. Perfect for winding down. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E20
April 12 · 8 min
Daniel and the Girl from the Photo (B1-B2 English)
Daniel gets a message from his neighbour Anna. She wants to get coffee. It sounds simple. But over warm cups and easy conversation, they discover something that neither of them expected: they've met before. A long, long time ago. This is a quiet story about neighbours, memories, and the small ways life connects us. Perfect for a calm evening. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E19
April 10 · 7 min
Luna Goes to Manila (B1-B2 English)
Luna, the little grey cat, has one word on the next page of her notebook: Manila. She flies south over the warm blue sea and lands in a city that is loud, colourful, and full of heart. With a new friend named Rico as her guide, she discovers ripe mangoes, old stone churches, and a sunset over the bay that takes her breath away. Sometimes a city makes a stranger feel right at home. A warm, gentle story for B1–B2 English learners. Perfect for winding down. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E18
April 8 · 7 min
Princess Maja and the Market on a Wednesday (B1-B2 English)
Maja has a plan: go to the market, buy some flowers, order a coffee, and try to act like a completely normal person. It goes almost perfectly. A warm, funny story about doing ordinary things for the first time, and finding out they feel surprisingly wonderful. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E17
April 6 · 6 min
Luna and the City of Smiles (B1-B2 English)
Luna has just landed in Bangkok. She hasn't seen her sister Mei in five years. Five years of phone calls, voice messages, and missed birthdays. But today, that changes. In this episode, Luna arrives in a new city, reunites with someone she loves, and spends an evening with Mei's friends. People from different countries who all found their way to Bangkok and decided to stay. It's a story about sisters. About distance. And about what it means to call a place home. Perfect for: B1–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening skills while relaxing before sleep. In this episode, you will hear: – Everyday conversation between sisters – Natural phrases for talking about feelings and home – Words and expressions about travel, city life, and friendship Tip: Listen with your eyes closed. Don't worry about every word. Just follow the story. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E16
April 4 · 7 min
The Garden That Grows at Night (B1-B2 English)
Marco isn't the kind of person who ignores small things. So when he notices his balcony plant has grown overnight, leaves wider, greener, almost glowing, he doesn't go back to bed. He follows a trail of petals through the quiet city streets, up a rusted fire escape, and onto a rooftop he never knew existed. What he finds there is simple, unexpected, and a little magical: a garden, a group of strangers, and a patch of soil with his name on it. A warm, gentle story about the places we find by accident, the people we meet in the dark, and the quiet happiness of belonging somewhere. Perfect for: winding down before sleep Level: B1–B2 English Length: ~5–6 minutes Vocabulary focus in this episode: terracotta, trowel, trail, lantern, unhurried, settled Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E15
April 2 · 4 min
Luna Goes to Hong Kong (B1-B2 English)
Luna is travelling from Bali to Hong Kong, but not by plane. This time, she takes the boat. It is her first long journey by sea. She watches the island disappear behind her. She feels the waves move under her feet. She talks to a stranger at sunset. And late at night, far from any city, she sees the most stars she has ever seen in her life. This is a quiet story about slowing down, paying attention, and finding beauty between one place and the next. Perfect for: B1–B2 English learners who want to practise listening to natural, calm spoken English before bed. In this episode, you will hear vocabulary and phrases about: travel and journeys, the sea and nature, feelings and emotions, and describing what you see. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E14
March 31 · 7 min
The Girl Who Collected Clouds (B1-B2 English)
On a quiet Saturday morning, Anna puts on her boots and heads to the hills with her camera. She isn't looking for anything in particular. But she finds something anyway. A small glass jar, sitting alone in the middle of the path. When a cloud drifts down and floats inside, Anna realises the jar is no ordinary jar. Each cloud carries a feeling. Warmth. Sadness. Courage. And maybe — just maybe — those feelings aren't meant to be kept. A slow, gentle story about the emotions we carry, the ones we share, and the ones we already had all along. Perfect for: winding down before sleep Level: B1–B2 English Length: ~5–6 minutes Vocabulary focus in this episode: drift, dissolve, cork, courage, possibility, faraway Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E13
March 29 · 6 min
Luna and the Island of Bali (B1-B2 English)
Luna arrives in Bali, Indonesia, and straight away, she knows this is a special place. In this episode, Luna explores one of the world's most beautiful islands. She walks the quiet streets of Ubud, watches a craftsman carve a wooden bird, and sits alone in the rice fields at sunrise. She rests by the sea, climbs into the cool mountain air, and finds a lake, so still it looks like glass. Bali is full of small, beautiful moments, and Luna notices every one of them. This is a gentle story about travel, curiosity, and slowing down to look more closely at the world around you. Perfect for: B1–B2 English learners | Listening before bed | Relaxing your mind after a long day In this episode: Ubud · rice fields · Lake Batur · Tanah Lot temple · the coast of Bali Follow Luna as she travels the world, one city at a time. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E12
March 27 · 7 min
Daniel and the Broken Bicycle (B1-B2 English)
Daniel has a meeting today. A real one. In an office. Across the city. He has his bag. His good jacket. His plan. Then he finds his bicycle tyre is flat. A small problem turns into a race across the city. A walk he never takes, a metro delay he did not expect, and a lobby he reaches with just six minutes to spare. A quiet story about staying calm when things go wrong. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners. Short sentences. Natural conversations. Everyday vocabulary. Support me: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠
S1 · E11
March 25 · 5 min
Luna And The Lost Wallet in Taipei (B1-B2 English)
Luna is still in Taipei, and she loves it there. But when she reaches into her bag and finds her wallet is gone, her perfect day turns into a small crisis. No money, no MetroCard, and the sun is going down. Luna has to do something she finds difficult: ask for help. This is a warm, simple story about travel, trust, and knowing that it's okay to need someone. Perfect for winding down before sleep, and great for practising your B1–B2 English listening skills. Support me: ⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠⁠ Read my blog: ⁠https://streetpointblog.com⁠
S1 · E10
March 24 · 6 min
Daniel’s Perfect Morning (B1-B2 English)
Daniel has a simple routine. Coffee by the window. A problem to solve. A cycle through the neighbourhood. But this morning, the bread is gone. One empty shelf leads him to a new bakery, and a stranger named Anna who seems to know every street, every shop, and every cat in the city. A quiet first story about small surprises and unexpected friendships. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners. Short sentences. Natural conversations. Everyday vocabulary. Support me: ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ All Episodes & Stories with transcripts are found here: ⁠⁠https://storybrew.online/stories/⁠⁠ Read my blog: https://streetpointblog.com
S1 · E9
March 23 · 4 min
Luna Goes to Taipei (B1-B2 English)
Luna Goes to Taipei 🧋🐾 Luna is back, and this time, she's heading to Asia. After her trip to Milan, our favourite little grey cat is ready for a new adventure. Her friends told her one thing before she left: “ You have to try bubble tea.” In this episode, Luna arrives in Taipei for the very first time. She visits an ancient temple, climbs a mountain to watch the sunset over the city, and finally takes her first sip of Taiwan's most famous drink. A calm, cosy story for English learners at B1–B2 level. Short sentences, easy vocabulary, and a gentle pace — perfect for winding down before sleep. StoryBrew is a bedtime story podcast for English learners. New episodes every week. Follow so you never miss a story. All episodes & transcripts can be found on ⁠https://storybrew.online

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