Tonight’s reading comes from Beethoven and His Forerunners. Written by Daniel Gregory Mason and published in 1904, this story explores Beethoven and his musical predecessors.

Hi, I’m Teddy, and my mission is to help you get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important, and this podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly drift off to sleep. Bore You to Sleep features calming narration and boring bedtime stories to help you fall asleep soundly.

This podcast was born out of my own struggles with sleep. I wanted to create a resource for others who might be facing similar issues, and I’m grateful for the amazing community that has grown around it.

Supporting the Podcast

The podcast is self-made and produced, which is why you’ll hear a quick ad at the beginning of each episode. With the support of subscribers and Patreon sponsors, I’m able to keep delivering this podcast for free to those who need it.

If you notice that I sound a bit under the weather this week, it’s because I’m not feeling my best. However, I decided to record anyway, knowing that many people rely on this podcast for their nightly rest.

Thank you to everyone who shared their words of gratitude with me during the week, whether through the website or their podcast app. Your messages mean a lot.

A special thank you to our new Patreon patron and Spotify subscribers. Your support is heartwarming and appreciated. Also, a big thank you to those who reached out via the website and Spotify listeners who left responses in the Episode Q&A. Your feedback is invaluable.

How to Support the Podcast

If you find the podcast beneficial and would like to support it, here are a few ways you can help:

• Follow the podcast in your podcast app.
• Subscribe for $2.99 a month to remove Spotify ads at the beginning of the episode.
• Leave a review and rating in your podcast app. Even one sentence helps out immensely.
• Become a patron on Patreon. Visit Boreyoutosleep.com for more details.

Your support, whether through a monthly contribution or a simple review, helps keep the lights on and the podcast going. Patreon is a great way to contribute, and if you’re on Spotify, you can easily support the podcast by clicking on “Support this Podcast” in the show notes.

Another great way to show your gratitude is by sharing the podcast with a friend who might need it. It’s the greatest compliment I can receive and a fantastic way to help others.

You can also connect with me on Twitter and Instagram @BoreYouToSleep, or find the podcast on Facebook by searching for Bore You to Sleep Podcast.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Lie back, relax, and enjoy the readings.

Sincerely,

Teddy

Good evening, dear listener, and welcome to the 300th episode of the Bore You to Sleep podcast. I'm Teddy, your host, and tonight we delve into "The Whys and Wherefores of Navigation," a fascinating book written by Gershom Bradford in 1918. This book takes us on a journey through the intricacies of navigation on both land and sea, a topic that has guided explorers and travelers for centuries.

Before we embark on tonight’s reading, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported this podcast over the past five years. It's incredible to think that we've reached 300 episodes together. Your support and kind words mean the world to me, and I'm honored to help you get the restful sleep you need.

For those of you who are new to the podcast, Bore You to Sleep was created out of my own struggles with sleep. I wanted to provide a soothing resource for those who, like me, have had trouble drifting off. It's been a wonderful journey, and I'm grateful for the amazing community that has grown around this podcast.

The podcast is self-made and produced, which is why you’ll hear a quick ad at the beginning of each episode. With the additional help of Subscribers and Patreon sponsors, I am able to keep delivering this podcast for free to those who need it. A big thank you also goes out to our new subscribers via Spotify for Podcasters, as well as all our existing subscribers and Patreon sponsors.

If you find this podcast helpful and would like to support it, there are a few ways you can contribute:

• Follow the podcast in your podcast app.
• Become a subscriber for $2.99 a month to remove any Spotify ads at the beginning of the episodes.
• Leave a review and rating in your podcast app; even a single sentence helps a lot.

You can also say hello at BoreYouToSleep.com, where you can support the podcast. I'm also on Twitter and Instagram @BoreYouToSleep, and you can find me on Facebook by searching Bore You to Sleep Podcast. Sharing the podcast with a friend who might benefit from it is a fantastic way to show your support and is the greatest compliment I can receive.

Now, let’s get to tonight’s reading. Lie back, relax, and enjoy as we explore "The Whys and Wherefores of Navigation" by Gershom Bradford.

Sincerely, Teddy

Tonight's reading comes from The Basic Facts of Economics. Written by Louis F Post and published in 1927, this story looks at the interesting world of money and economics.

My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. This sleep podcast is designed to play calming narration and boring bedtime stories in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

Bore You to Sleep is a podcast I created because I had my own issues with sleep. I wanted to bring another resource to people out there who may have similar sleep issues to my own and I'm grateful the podcast has such an amazing community.

The podcast is self-made and produced by me, which is why you'll hear a quick ad at the beginning of each episode. With the help of subscribers and Patreon sponsors, I am able to keep delivering this free podcast to those who need it.

Thank you to everyone who shared their kind words of gratitude with me this week, whether through the website or their podcast app.

A massive thank you to the new subscribers via Spotify for Podcasters. And thank you also to all existing subscribers and Patreon sponsors.

If you find the podcast beneficial and would like to support it, there are a few ways you can contribute:

- Be sure to follow the podcast in your podcast app.

- You're welcome to become a $2.99/month subscriber, which ensures no Spotify ads play.

- If that's not possible, an easy way to support is by subscribing, leaving a review and rating in your podcast app. Even one sentence helps.

You can also say hello at BoreYouToSleep.com where you can support the podcast. I'm on Twitter and Instagram @BoreYouToSleep and on Facebook at Bore You to Sleep Podcast.

The best way to say thanks and help others is to share the podcast with a friend who may need it. These are fantastic ways for me to help, which is the greatest compliment.

In the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy tonight's reading.

Teddy