51 episodes

To: The Restless, The Insomniacs, The Stressed-out, The Overworked, The Doom-Scrollers, The Worried and The Bored:
THIS IS FOR YOU
Good writing is meant to make you think. This is the opposite. Short, funny, (unfortunately true) stories that have mostly to do with Nothing, to help you turn off your brain and turn on your REM. Because you're looking at your phone anyway.

Anxiety Addict's Bedtime Stories Jo Newman

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

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To: The Restless, The Insomniacs, The Stressed-out, The Overworked, The Doom-Scrollers, The Worried and The Bored:
THIS IS FOR YOU
Good writing is meant to make you think. This is the opposite. Short, funny, (unfortunately true) stories that have mostly to do with Nothing, to help you turn off your brain and turn on your REM. Because you're looking at your phone anyway.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    A Dish Best Served Cold

    A Dish Best Served Cold

    This super entertaining, viral story was originally posted on Reddit:
    Posted by u/MeriMooMoo

    10 days ago


    When Phoebe gets dicked-over in the most insane way possible, she gets her revenge in a way that will give you sweet, sweet dreams.
     
    Morgan and Jo gush over how much they loved this story which went viral on the internets.

    • 27 min
    Chock Full 'O Nuts

    Chock Full 'O Nuts

    When the only cure for Seth's ailment is making a bi-weekly "deposit" at his doctor's office, he runs into a situation that he has no choice but to run FROM.
    But, like all these wack-a-doo tales, it ends up having a positive influence in his life.
    He has cut all ties with Mercy Medical Center.
     
    Morgan and Jo discuss Morgan's testicular issues and have a solid laugh.
     
    Xoxo, sweet dreams, thank you for listening. We love you.

    • 22 min
    Baby One More Time

    Baby One More Time

    When Emery, a tough-as-nails doula, rushes to the birth of one of her clients, her night ends in an unexpected wing of the hospital.
     
     

    • 21 min
    Its A Man's World

    Its A Man's World

    When Byron finally has his growth spurt, he feels like he's finally a man, until, well, he gets confronted with the consequences.
     
    Morgan and Jo discuss late bloomers and Thanksgiving in Italy. 

    • 26 min
    Something Fishy

    Something Fishy

    When Filliberto can't stomach his town's Spring celebration off the coast of Sicily, it turns out to be what saves him.
    Don't spoil it for yourself, but here's one of the true news stories of this event:
    https://www.unionesarda.it/en/italy/violent-fits-of-vomiting-and-dysentery-40-intoxicated-seafood-lunch-becomes-a-nightmare-yk34qq43
     
    Morgan explains a bit about the Infiorata, or a celebration of the Corpus Domini feast.
     
    Jo gets annoyed at her dog who won't stop whining. I
     

    • 25 min
    Tootsie Baker

    Tootsie Baker

    When Emma moves to Pittsburg and gets invited to a Friends-giving with a volitile cat, she doesn't expect the night to be, well, life-changing.
     
    Thank you to whomever submitted this slightly insane tale.
     
    Morgan and Jo talk about absolutely nothing.
     
     

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

PMacAttack9 ,

Enjoyable and playful

The team does a nice job relaying crazy life stories with a fantastical delivery.

the foodz one ,

It works: comforting and relaxing

Are the stories good? I can’t answer because I’m always passed out well before the end. Five stars!

Too Many Kates ,

Melting the busy mind away with a laugh

Excellent podcast to dissolve the stress and giggle away with silliness. Love it! Highly recommend for joy and sleeping better!

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