Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Seymour Jacklin

Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (448)
Since Mar 2011
Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Quarterly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
bordersofsleep.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

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Recent Episodes

S1E61 The Tree Who Walked

Sep 29, 2025 34m

What has an ancient yew tree to do when she captures a wanderlust from two passing travellers? Of course, she must go a-roving too, and find her own adventures!

S1E60 Pillow Pillar Portals

Oct 14, 2024 32m

The new kid at school seems a bit odd, but things are about to get a whole lot stranger. As you put your head on your pillows tonight, I hope this one will take you to another world. And maybe you…

S1E59 Mother Voyage

Jun 27, 2024 17m

A tired old sailing ship feels outdated and longs for rest and retirement as she sets off from the port. Her wish is unexpectedly granted but it is a new chapter of life.

S1E58 The Cicada Laundrette

Mar 14, 2024 26m

Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

S1E57 Decorations

Dec 24, 2023 30m

A heartwarming magical story for the Holidays in the tradition of well-loved Yuletide tales.

S1E56 The Copse

Dec 04, 2023 34m

For all the gatherers of feathers and stones and the friends of nature, a tale of healing and connection with the soul of the woodland.

S1E55 The Cadillac in the Pond

Mar 21, 2023 39m

What if ... someone woke up one morning to find a Cadillac in their duck pond? You need wonder no more ...

S1E54 The Boat Going Home

Jul 03, 2022 38m

Here's another sleeptime story that came from a dream. In it you will meet a special friend that I was privileged to have for a while, as well as accompanying me on a strange and wonderful journey…

S1E53 Flea

May 05, 2022 29m

An artist executes an act of subversion one hot afternoon while nobody is paying very much attention.

S1E52 The Guestbook

Mar 23, 2022 51m

A friendship is nurtured through a series of entries in 'The Guestbook'. Then, one day, the friends meet each other and things take a magical turn.

S1E51 The Spudfellow

Dec 14, 2021 48m

The humble potato has the power to bring so much joy.

S1E50 The Artisan, The Abbot and the Architect

Oct 17, 2021 31m

Three men meet one evening and not entirely by chance ... the story unfolds. Above them is the monastery and below them is the forest, each with their peculiar forces.

S1E49 Monday Mechanical CLub

Aug 04, 2021 27m

This is a story about a stenography machine, and an unusual group of people who meet in a basement .... http://www.bordersofsleep.com

S1E48 To Catch a Skerrid

Apr 12, 2021 21m

Magic runs in the family, so when cousin Rupert comes to spend the summer with Damson and her mother, there are magic tricks, a little transdimensional tomfoolery, and, of course, poetic justice.

S1E47 The Frog and Banjo

Feb 26, 2021 33m

Neither the frog or the banjo are quite what you might think at first - a mystical pair who surprised everyone and taught a few lessons.

S1E46 Sketching and Painting

Oct 26, 2020 20m

This is a story about an artist called Anna and a surprising discovery she makes in the autumnal woods.

S1E45 Brother Savion

Aug 21, 2020 22m

One day in September, 40 years of the companionship of a forest brings a hermit to the culmination of his life cycle.

S1E44 The Librarian

May 01, 2020 22m

"You know, all this talk we are talking? It's like the sunshine and the rain. It's present or not, but when it is present it soaks and warms and disappears. Nevertheless, the nourishing effect of it…

S1E43 Chippie and Angus

Mar 29, 2020 13m

It's a story about a quiet girl, and I don't want to give too much away ...

S1E42 Lady Isabella

Mar 06, 2020 16m

A story about an unlikely friendship that occurs on an expedition to gather chamomile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Stories from the Borders of Sleep have?

Stories from the Borders of Sleep has published 61 episodes since March 2011, covering topics in Arts, Fiction.

Is Stories from the Borders of Sleep still active?

Stories from the Borders of Sleep is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 20m.

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