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Dreamtime Sports | Bedtime Stories for Kids Who Love Sports

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🌙 Follow for a new episode every week, ages 4 to 12. Every episode, a young athlete hits something hard and finds the courage to keep going. Teamwork. Resilience. Heart. Wrapped in a calm bedtime story built to help kids wind down, not wind up. Watch for Whistle, the skunk who shows up when a kid needs him most. 🏆 Join the Varsity Team for bonus stories, no ads, and a birthday episode written just for them. https://dreamtimesports.supercast.com/

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55 episodes
·16:38

🚲 | The Rider Beside Him | A BMX Bedtime Story About Kindness and Helping a Friend

About this episode

A year ago, Kai was the kid who couldn't do it. That turns out to be the most useful thing about him.

Kai clears the Big Jump now. Both wheels, every time, without his stomach doing anything at all. So when a new rider named Jeremiah shows up at the Jungle Pump Track with his little sister Noah trailing behind him, and stalls at the top of the hill three times in a row, Kai knows exactly what he's looking at. He used to be that.

So he tells Jeremiah it's easy. He tells him to go faster. He rides the jump one more time to show him how.

Then Jeremiah walks his bike down the hill and sits in the dirt, and Kai finally understands that he has made everything worse.

A calm bedtime story about why advice from someone who never struggled lands like an accusation, and what actually helps instead.

🚲 Being told something is easy doesn't help when it isn't easy for you 🤝 The hard thing you went through is what lets you help someone else 🌴 Sometimes the scary part isn't the jump, it's being up there alone 🍕 A jungle pump track, a new friend, and a pizza place with a pirate flag over the door 🌙 Ends soft and slow, for a kid who needs to wind down

Want more? Dreamtime Varsity Team members hear every story early, listen ad-free so the quiet never stops, get customized birthday month stories, and unlock exclusive super stories that mix your favorite sports. Link in the show notes.

Great for: bedtime stories for kids, BMX and bike stories, stories about kindness and helping others, making a new friend, brothers and sisters, ages 4–12, sleep stories for kids, calm bedtime podcast


·18:03

⚽️ | Brooklyn and the Big Kick | A Back-to-School Bedtime Story About Courage

About this episode

A calm bedtime story for kids about starting a new school year, joining a new team, and finding the courage to go for it.

Brooklyn has three big new things happening in one single week. A new grade with a new teacher. Her first Acro class. And a spot on the Maplewood Fiery Foxes soccer team, where she is the only second grader playing up with third and fourth graders.

She has the skill. What she doesn't have yet is the nerve to use it. So she passes the ball away every time it comes near, and by halftime the Fiery Foxes are losing, and Brooklyn is sure she is just too small for this team.

Then a small skunk in a striped referee jersey turns up beside her cleat bag with one quiet thing to say.

Tonight's lesson: you're not playing small because you're small. You're playing small because you're scared, and those are two different things.

WHAT'S INSIDE A slow, soothing sports story written for bedtime, about 15 minutes long, ending with a gentle wind-down to help kids settle and fall asleep. Made for ages 5 to 12, and for the grown-ups listening along.

Themes: confidence, courage, back to school nerves, first day of school, trying something new, being the youngest on the team, soccer, gymnastics, teamwork, effort over winning.

A special welcome to Rikki and Maggie. Thank you for being part of the Dreamtime family.

ABOUT DREAMTIME SPORTS Dreamtime Sports is a calming bedtime podcast where kids drift off to sleep through magical stories about teamwork, perseverance, and the love of the game. Every episode follows a young athlete on a dreamlike adventure where effort matters more than winning, and believing in yourself is the greatest play of all. New sleep stories for kids every week, covering soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, skiing, lacrosse, gymnastics and more.

WANT YOUR CHILD'S NAME IN AN EPISODE? Leave us a comment with their name and we'll welcome them into the Dreamtime family on an upcoming episode.

JOIN THE DREAMTIME VARSITY TEAM Members get exclusive stories, ad-free listening so the quiet never stops, a customized story for your child's birthday month, and super stories that mix your favorite sports.

Have an idea for a future story? Leave us a note in the comments.

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·17:41

🏌️‍♂️| The Maplewood Open | The Kitty Litter Sand Trap A Bedtime story about beating boredom

About this episode

Every friend they had was out of town. There was nothing to do. So they built a nine-hole golf course out of garbage.

It's the deep middle of summer in Maplewood. School's over, baseball hasn't started back up, and Zion and Davis are lying flat in the backyard staring at nothing — until Zion notices the hill.

What they build over one long gold afternoon includes a sand trap made of kitty litter, a tee box made of four-year-old tee-ball bases, a garden hose, two gnomes, the dog's water bowl, and an empty refrigerator box that becomes a castle.

Then Davis swings too hard and puts a hole clean through the castle wall.

A quiet story about the thing kids discover when nobody plans their day for them — and what happens to a mistake when a good friend looks at it sideways.

⛳ Boredom isn't a dead end — it's an empty space you get to fill 🏰 A bad swing only lasts as long as you carry it 🤝 Sometimes a friend fixes it by not fixing it ✨ The best days are the ones nobody scheduled 🌙 Ends soft, for a kid who needs to wind down

Warning for grown-ups: your child may want to build one of these tomorrow. We're not sorry.

Want more? Dreamtime Varsity Team members hear every story early, listen ad-free so the quiet never stops, get customized birthday month stories, and unlock exclusive super stories that mix your favorite sports. Link in the show notes.

Great for: bedtime stories for kids, calm summer stories, screen-free play ideas, stories about imagination and creativity, ages 4–12, sleep stories for kids, golf stories for kids, boredom busters, quiet bedtime podcast


·16:59

⚽️ | The Sharks Take the Field | An Inspiring Bedtime Story about Joining a new team

About this episode

Signing up late meant landing on a team where they didn't know a single person. It turned out to be the best thing that happened all season.

Ava, Claire, and Soraya missed the soccer registration deadline — and the only team with room left was the Maplewood Sharks. New coach. New teammates. Nobody familiar. Standing in the parking lot before that first practice, all three of them were quietly terrified.

Then Ava forgot her shin guards.

What happens next is the reason this team becomes theirs. And when the Sharks reach the championship without their star player — down two goals at halftime — three nervous girls find out they've been carrying talents nobody knew were there. Including themselves.

A calm, slow bedtime story for kids who are starting something new and scared of walking in alone.

⚽ Being new is uncomfortable — and temporary 🤝 Small kindnesses are how you become part of something ✨ You don't have to be the star to matter 💙 When one person is missing, everyone else gets bigger 🍦 And there's always Dole Whip afterward

🌙 Want more? Dreamtime Varsity Team members hear every story early, listen ad-free so the quiet never stops, get customized birthday month stories, and unlock exclusive super stories that mix your favorite sports. Link in the show notes.

Great for: bedtime stories for kids, calm soccer stories, stories about making new friends, first day nerves, ages 4–12, sleep stories for kids, teamwork and confidence, girls in sports, quiet bedtime podcast


·12:06

Camp Crossover pt. II | An Inspiring bedtime story about summer camp

About this episode

What do you tell the kid who won't try anything they might be bad at? Tonight's calm bedtime story shows them that being a beginner is the bravest thing of all — and helps them drift off to sleep. 🌙

Welcome back to Dreamtime Sports — soothing bedtime stories for kids ages 4–12, where young athletes learn that effort matters more than winning, and believing in yourself is the greatest play of all.

It's the big week at Camp Crossover, and Davis and Keaton are trying everything for the very first time. Rock climbing. Taekwondo. Diving headfirst off the dock. Chess in the shade. And on Monday? They're bad at almost all of it. Davis — a baseball and football star back home — just wants to quit and do the things he's already good at… until a little golden whistle, a gentle skunk named Whistle, and Jimothy, the camp's gloriously confident raccoon, help him see the truth: you don't have to be the best to belong. You just have to be brave enough to be brand-new.

By Friday, everything's different. Wobbly first tries turn into real wins, a scary dive gets conquered, and one epic game of Capture the Flag reminds everyone that trying — and laughing, and helping your team — matters more than being perfect. Jimothy's whole motto? "I'm terrible at this. Isn't it GREAT?!" (Part 2 of 2.)

Tonight your child will:

🏕️ Hear a gentle story about summer camp, trying new things, and the courage to be a beginner

😌 Practice a calm "breathe out, drop your shoulders" moment to let go of worry — and wind down to sleep

💛 Learn that making mistakes is how you grow, and confidence means being exactly who you are

⭐ Cheer on Davis, Keaton, Jackson, and the famously confident camp raccoon, Jimothy

A soothing bedtime story for kids ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.

✨ Love Dreamtime Sports? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive stories, ad-free listening, and custom birthday-month adventures. Tap the link to join.

Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙

Great for: bedtime stories for kids • kids sleep podcast • calm bedtime story • summer camp stories • trying new things • growth mindset for kids • confidence and courage • learning from mistakes • rock climbing • capture the flag • ages 4–12


·15:04

Camp Crossover pt. I | An Inspiring bedtime story about going to summer camp

About this episode

Nervous about the first day of summer camp? Tonight's calm bedtime story helps your child breathe through those butterflies — and drift off to sleep. 🌙

Welcome back to Dreamtime Sports — soothing bedtime stories for kids ages 4–12, where young athletes learn that effort matters more than winning, and believing in yourself is the greatest play of all.

It's the week before Camp Crossover, and two kids are quietly panicking. Davis is a baseball and football star. Keaton can ski, surf, and ride horses. But this year's brand-new multi-sport summer camp is full of things they've never tried — rock climbing, taekwondo, diving, capture the flag — plus a hundred kids they've never met. Suddenly, these two naturals are total beginners at everything… and nervous about ALL of it.

With a little help from Whistle, the gentle skunk who appears right when you need him, and Jimothy, the camp's famously confident raccoon, Davis and Keaton discover that the bravest thing you can do is simply show up as yourself — and that being brand-new is a whole lot easier with a friend beside you. (Part 1 of 2.)

Tonight your child will:

🏕️ Hear a gentle story about first-day-of-camp nerves, making new friends, and trying new things

😌 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnight

💛 Learn that you don't have to be the best to belong — just believe in who you are

⭐ Meet beloved characters Davis and Keaton… and a surprise old friend

A soothing bedtime story for kids ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.

✨ Love Dreamtime Sports? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive stories, ad-free listening, and custom birthday-month adventures. Tap the link to join.

Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙


·09:28

⚽️ | Dreamtime Cup | Play It Where It Lies

About this episode

What do you tell the kid who's sure they're "not good enough to win"? Tonight: the team nobody picked — and the boy who believed anyway. 🌙

Welcome back to the Dreamtime Cup — calm bedtime stories where kids drift off to sleep while the whole world plays the game it loves. From the beaches of Brazil, tonight the story turns to the team standing in their way.

In Morocco 🇲🇦, mighty Brazil are the favorites and everyone's already picked them to win. But Zion — calm, curious, and a golfer at heart — cheers for the underdogs instead. When it's his turn to step up against a bigger, flashier kid with the whole crowd against him, his dad's golf rule shows him the way: you don't get to choose the odds — you play it where it lies, one brave shot at a time. With a little help from a gentle skunk named Whistle, Zion discovers what a whole team can do when they believe together.

Tonight your child will:

⚽ Learn soccer words — the defender and the clean sheet

🌍 Travel to Morocco — the Sahara Desert, bustling souks, and the word "kora"

💪 Discover that you don't have to be the favorite to be brave

😴 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnight

A soothing sports story for ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.

✨ Loved it? The Dreamtime Varsity Team gets the extended version — a longer adventure, more of the big match, and ad-free listening so the quiet never breaks. Tap the link to join the team.

Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙

🌙 Next time in the Dreamtime Cup: the fastest players in the world take the field — and a boy named Brady learns the fastest play isn't always the best one.


·10:05

⚽️ | The Dreamtime Cup | The Bravest Smile

About this episode

What if the same nine minutes that send your child to sleep sent them off a little braver, too? 🌙Welcome back to the Dreamtime Cup — calm bedtime stories where kids drift off to sleep while the whole world plays the game it loves.Tonight the tournament kicks off in Brazil 🇧🇷, where soccer is pure joy and the whole country plays with a smile. Harper can cheer for anyone — whether they're winning or losing by a mile. But when it's HER turn to step onto the field with the whole stadium watching, her brave words disappear… until a gentle skunk named Whistle reminds her of the bravest words of all: "I can do it" — said right out loud.Tonight your child will:⚽ Learn their first soccer words — dribbling and the assist🌍 Travel to Brazil — the Amazon, samba, and a brand-new word: "futebol"💛 Discover that brave isn't quiet — it's "I can do it," out loud😴 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnightA soothing sports story for ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.✨ Loved it? The Dreamtime Varsity Team gets the extended version — a longer adventure, more of the big match, and ad-free listening so the quiet never breaks. Tap the link to join the team.Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙

·10:02

⚽️ | The Dreamtime Cup | When the Star Sits Down

About this episode

Ever watch your kid hang back because they're "not the best one"? Tonight, they learn what happens when the star can't play — and someone steps up anyway. 🌙

Welcome back to the Dreamtime Cup — calm bedtime stories where kids drift off to sleep while the whole world plays the game it loves. The Cup kicked off in America… and tonight, we head north.

In Canada 🇨🇦, cousins Maddie and Ava find their team in trouble: the captain — their favorite star — is hurt and can't play. And when Maddie, who's used to doing everything, has to sit one out herself, she learns the hardest lesson of all. With a little help from a gentle skunk named Whistle, she watches quiet, steady Ava rise into the one job nobody wanted — and discovers that when the star sits down, the whole team grows to fill the gap.

Tonight your child will:

⚽ Learn a soccer word — the goalkeeper (the only player who can use their hands!)

🌍 Travel to Canada — a thousand shining lakes, the maple leaf, and "hello" *and* "bonjour"

💪 Discover you don't have to be the star to matter — and a good host makes everyone welcome

😴 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnight

A soothing sports story for ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.

✨ Loved it? The Dreamtime Varsity Team gets the extended version — a longer adventure, more of the big match, and ad-free listening so the quiet never breaks. Tap the link to join the team.

Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙

🌙 Next time in the Dreamtime Cup: the Cup heads to sunny Brazil, where Harper discovers that the bravest words of all are the ones you say right out loud.


·10:11

⚽️ | The Dreamtime Cup | The Whole World is Watching |

About this episode

What if the same nine minutes that drift your child off to sleep also taught them how to calm their own jitters? 🌙


Welcome back to the Dreamtime Cup — calm bedtime stories where kids drift off to sleep while the whole world plays the game it loves. Tonight, it all kicks off.


The Cup opens in America 🇺🇸, on the biggest night of the summer — and Davis wants his team to win SO badly that he forgets how to enjoy it. He can't control the crowd. He can't control the score. But with a little help from a gentle skunk named Whistle, Davis learns the one thing he can always control… his own next breath.


Tonight your child will:

⚽ Learn their first soccer words — the pitch and kickoff

🌍 Travel across the USA — 50 states, the bald eagle, and three nations hosting together

🌬️ Learn to calm big nerves — one slow breath at a time

😴 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnight


A soothing sports story for ages 4–12. No scares, no cliffhangers — just a soft landing into sleep.


✨ Loved it? The Dreamtime Varsity Team gets the extended version — a longer adventure, more of the big match, and ad-free listening so the quiet never breaks. Tap the link to join the team.


Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙


🌙 Next time in the Dreamtime Cup: we head north with two cousins, Maddie and Ava — to a land of evergreen forests and a thousand shining lakes, where the star can't play and someone new has to step up.

·29:41

The Cyclones and the Comeback Shore

About this episode

What happens when four teammates lose their confidence… and have to find it somewhere between bumper cars, mini golf, a rock climbing wall, and a zip line?

The Maplewood Cyclones — Ava, Sophie, Kayleigh, and Julia — have been looking forward to the Beach Invitational all season. Real basketball courts. Right on the sand. The ocean behind the baskets and the whole weekend ahead of them.

Then the Sunnydale Panthers happen.

Fast, pressing, relentless — the Panthers take the first game and leave the Cyclones sitting in the sand at halftime wondering where their confidence went. Sophie is missing shots she always makes. Julia can't find her rhythm at the rim. Kayleigh is doing everything right and it still isn't enough. And Ava is passing to spaces where her teammates used to be.

Coach Taylor has a plan. But it has nothing to do with basketball.

A boardwalk. Bumper cars. Mini golf. A rock climbing wall. And a zip line at the edge of a bluff where the only thing left to do — after all the preparation, all the checking, all the holding on — is let go.

By the time the Cyclones walk back toward the tournament courts in the golden afternoon light, something has changed. And when a familiar figure appears perched on the boardwalk railing — golden whistle glowing in the last of the sun — the lesson clicks into place for all four of them at once.

The Cyclones and the Comeback Shore is a warm, sun-soaked basketball bedtime story for kids ages 4–10 that teaches:

  • Confidence building — finding it again after it disappears

  • Trusting yourself — the shot you take when you stop thinking about missing

  • Letting go — sometimes courage means releasing the platform

  • Teamwork — finding each other when you feel lost

Featuring four unforgettable teammates, a hole-in-one through a tiny windmill, a zip line that changes everything, and pineapple Dole Whips at sunset.

🎙️ Never miss a story — follow Dreamtime Sports so every new episode finds its way to you.

Ready for more magic? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive extended stories, ad-free listening, birthday month episodes, and super stories that mix your favorite sports. 👉 [Varsity link in show notes]

Snuggle in, take a deep breath, and drift off with the Cyclones — where confidence doesn't come all at once. It comes one hold at a time.

Sleep well, champ. 🌙


·17:18

⚾️ | Davis and the Perfect Bunt | An inspiring bedtime story about resilience

About this episode

What happens when the player with the best plan… has to give it up for his team?

Davis has been playing Maplewood Little League for five seasons — all the way back to his first nervous swings in a Lugnuts tee-ball jersey. Now he's the shortstop for the Maplewood Marlins, and he comes to every game with a plan. Double-knot cleats. Three practice swings. And tonight — a pitch-by-pitch read on the Sunnydale Vipers' hard-throwing lefty that he's been building since the first inning.

But when the Marlins fall behind and Davis steps to the plate with a runner on first, Coach Danny asks him to do the one thing he didn't plan for.

Put the bat on the ball softly. Lay it down. And trust someone else to finish the job.

For a kid who likes control, that's the hardest play on the field.

With a little help from a familiar figure tucked in the shadow of the dugout — golden whistle glowing in the field lights — Davis discovers that doing your part sometimes means stepping back, and that trusting your teammates might just be the most powerful move in baseball.

Davis and the Perfect Bunt is a warm, satisfying baseball bedtime story for kids ages 4–10 that teaches:

  • Trusting teammates — letting go so others can shine
  • Doing your part — the quiet plays matter as much as the big ones
  • Resilience — bouncing back when the game doesn't go your way
  • Friendship — sometimes your best friend is wearing the other team's jersey

Featuring Brooklyn cheering from the stands in a Vipers jersey, a teammate who gets a second chance, and one perfectly placed bunt that changes everything.

🎙️ Never miss a story — follow Dreamtime Sports so every new episode finds its way to you.

Ready for more? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive extended stories, ad-free listening, birthday month episodes, and super stories that mix your favorite sports. 👉 [Varsity link in show notes]

Snuggle in, take a deep breath, and drift off with Davis — where the best play isn't always the one you planned.

Sleep well, champ. 🌙

·18:12

🏌️‍♂️| The Alligator's Fairway

About this episode

What if the secret to your best round… was learning to stop fighting it?

Beckett loves two things more than almost anything — golf and alligators. And if you knew Beckett, that would make perfect sense. Both things require patience. Both things reward the people who slow down and pay attention.

But on this warm Florida morning at Maplewood Pines, Beckett is doing neither.

Hole one: a topped shot into the rough. A bunker he can't escape. An eight on a par three. By hole four, his jaw is tight, his grip is tighter, and the harder he tries to fix his round, the worse everything gets. Even the turtle in the water hazard looks unimpressed.

Then, half-hidden in the shadow beneath the bench at the tee box, something small and still catches the morning light.

Ding. Ding.

And Whistle asks one quiet question — about alligators, and patience, and what happens when you stop forcing things and start noticing them instead.

"The Alligator's Fairway" is a calm, sun-warmed golf bedtime story for kids ages 4–9 that teaches:

  • Patience over pressure — the best shot comes when you stop forcing it
  • Awareness — slowing down to notice what's actually in front of you
  • Resilience — how you finish matters more than how you started
  • Being present — the round you're in is better than the round you wanted

Featuring Beckett's little sister Brynlee — pink visor slightly askew, plastic putter in hand — who might just be the wisest caddie on the course.

🎙️ Enjoying Dreamtime Sports? Follow the show so you never miss a new episode.

Want more magic on the fairway? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive extended stories, ad-free listening, birthday month episodes, and super stories that mix your favorite sports. 👉 [Varsity link in show notes]

Snuggle in, take a deep breath, and drift off with Beckett — where the quiet things are always telling you something. You just have to stop rushing long enough to hear them.

Sleep well, champ. 🌙

·21:22

⚾️ | 43 Swings - An inspiring baseball bedtime story about hard work

About this episode

What if the most important work you ever do… is the work nobody sees?

Every morning before the sky finishes turning blue, before anyone else is awake, Jameson is already in the backyard. No coach watching. No teammates cheering. Just a homemade tee, a net between two trees, and Lainey the dog curled up nearby with her blue collar catching the light.

Forty-three swings. Nobody counting but him.

But today is game day at Maplewood Park — and the Dodgers are facing the Cardinals, with a tall, hard-throwing pitcher named Thomas who makes the air snap. Jameson plays a clean game early, a stand-up double, a smooth play at second. Then a bad hop. Then another. And just like that, the Dodgers are down by two and Jameson is sitting in the dugout with a stone in his chest, turning his scuffed blue helmet over in his hands.

That's when a soft sound drifts from the shadow near the equipment bag.

Ding. Ding.

And Whistle asks the quietest question that changes everything.

"Forty Three Swings" is a warm, unhurried baseball bedtime story for kids ages 4–9 that teaches:

  • Quiet effort matters — even when no one is watching
  • Resilience — how to reset after a hard inning
  • Character over glory — showing up for your team before you're asked
  • The work builds up — and arrives exactly when you need it most

🎙️ Never miss a story — follow Dreamtime Sports so every new episode finds its way to you.

Want more Dreamtime magic? Join the Dreamtime Varsity Team for exclusive extended stories, ad-free listening, birthday month episodes, and super stories that mix your favorite sports. 👉 [Varsity link in show notes]

Snuggle in, take a deep breath, and drift off with Jameson — where the quiet work never disappears. It builds. And one day, in one moment, it's right there.

Sleep well, champ. 🌙

·18:57

🏅| Marcus and the metal ball - an inspiring bedtime sports story about shot put

About this episode

Sometimes the hardest-working kid is the one who most needs to hear: you can stop trying so hard now. 🌙


Welcome back to Dreamtime Sports — calm bedtime stories where kids drift off to sleep while learning the things that matter most.


Marcus is the steadiest kid on the Maplewood Rockets — the one who always shows up, always has a plan, always figures it out. So when his shot put suddenly stops cooperating, Marcus does what Marcus does best: he makes a list. Then another. Then seventeen more. But the harder he grips, the worse it gets. With steady words from Coach Diaz and a quiet visit from a gentle skunk named Whistle, Marcus discovers something no list could ever teach him — a slump isn't a sign that something is broken. It's a sign that you care.


Tonight your child will:

🏅 Discover track and field — the shot put (a heavy "metal ball")

💪 Learn that a slump means you care, not that you're broken

🌟 See that the bravest move can be putting the list down and trusting the work you've already done

😴 Wind down, screen-free, into an easy goodnight


A soothing bedtime story for ages 4–12, blending track and field, resilience, and self-trust into a calm sleep podcast for kids.


Perfect for the young athlete — or the young perfectionist — learning that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is get out of your own way.


✨ Loved it? The Dreamtime Varsity Team gets the extended version — a longer adventure and ad-free listening so the quiet never breaks. Tap to join.


Now snuggle in, take a deep breath… and let's begin. 🌙

·18:14

🏃🏻‍♂️| The Kid in Lane One - An inspiring bedtime story about confidence and believing in yourself

About this episode

What happens when the fastest kid on the track… isn't in your lane—but in your head?

In tonight's story, Sam is having his best season yet—until he meets Will, a confident runner in lane one who seems impossible to beat. Suddenly, Sam can't stop comparing, second-guessing, and losing focus on what made him great in the first place.

But with a little guidance—and a powerful shift in perspective—Sam learns a game-changing truth: your only real competition is who you were yesterday.

As he refocuses, finds his rhythm, and trusts his own lane, Sam discovers that his strongest race has nothing to do with anyone else.

A calming and meaningful bedtime story, The Kid in Lane One introduces a simple, memorable mantra kids can carry with them — 'my lane, my race, my pace' — reminding young athletes that confidence grows when you stop looking sideways and start believing in yourself.

Sweet dreams are just around the bend.

·22:43

🏃🏻‍♂️| The Fastest Four a inspiring bedtime about Track and Field and trying something new

About this episode

What if the race you’re most afraid to run is the one that shows you who you really are?

In this calming and inspiring Dreamtime Sports adventure, Sam is already one of the fastest runners on his team—dominating the 100-meter dash and soaring in the long jump. But when his coach introduces the grueling 400-meter race and a high-stakes relay, Sam is faced with something new: doubt.

With the support of his teammates—and a little magical guidance—Sam learns to push past fear, trust the process, and discover strength he didn’t know he had. From shaky first attempts to a thrilling team finish, this story gently shows that growth lives just beyond what feels comfortable.

Perfect for bedtime, The Fastest Four is a soothing story about courage, teamwork, and believing in yourself—reminding every young athlete that sometimes the bravest thing you can do… is try. 🌙

·12:24

⛸️ | Luna’s Perfect Moment - An inspiring bedtime story about ice skating

About this episode

What if your perfect moment doesn’t look perfect at all?

At the Maplewood Winter Dreams Showcase, Luna steps onto the ice in her sparkly purple dress, ready to perform the routine she’s practiced for weeks. Inspired by Olympic figure skaters, she dreams of spinning flawlessly and landing every jump just right.

But as the music begins, her heart races. What if she falls? What if she forgets?

When a gentle visit from Whistle reminds her that courage matters more than perfection, Luna discovers something powerful: the bravest skaters aren’t the ones who never wobble — they’re the ones who keep skating.

In this soothing figure skating bedtime story for kids, young listeners will drift off learning about confidence, resilience, and letting their hearts lead — even when they feel scared.

Perfect for ages 4–9. A calming sports sleep story about bravery, growth, and finding your own perfect moment.

·13:08

🏒 | The Night The Ice Learned Their Names

About this episode

What happens when four hockey players try to do everything alone… and forget to play together?

On a snowy evening at Maplewood Pond Arena, Ethan, Myles, Joshy, and Dodo take the ice under glowing yellow lights, ready for another practice. Ethan skates fast. Joshy tries fancy passes. Myles hesitates. Dodo chases the puck everywhere at once.

They’re working hard.

But something isn’t clicking.

After practice, when the rink falls quiet and the snow drifts gently across the ice, a familiar figure appears near the boards. With a soft tap of his golden whistle, Whistle reminds the boys that hockey isn’t about speed or tricks — it’s about rhythm, trust, and moving as one.

In this calming hockey bedtime story for kids, young listeners will drift off learning about teamwork, confidence, and the magic that happens when teammates truly trust each other.

Perfect for ages 4–9. A soothing sports sleep story about friendship, passing, and letting the ice sing.


·26:10

🥎 | The Team That Never Quit

About this episode

What happens when a brand-new team keeps losing… but refuses to quit?

In this heartwarming Dreamtime Sports bedtime story, Emily and the Maplewood Comets begin their softball season 0–4. Strikeouts feel heavy. Errors feel embarrassing. And the scoreboard never seems to go their way.

But with steady encouragement from Coach Morgan and a quiet visit from Whistle under the Maplewood sky, the Comets discover something more important than winning — growth.

As practices turn into progress and teammates become family, Emily learns that perseverance, teamwork, and heart matter more than the final score.

This calming sports bedtime story for kids blends youth softball, resilience, growth mindset, and emotional strength into a soothing sleep podcast for children ages 4–9.

Perfect for young athletes who are learning that effort, courage, and never giving up are the greatest victories of all.


·11:56

🏆 | The First Scrum: Davis Tries Rugby

About this episode

Davis almost doesn’t get out of the car.

Trying something new can feel heavy — especially when you don’t know the rules, the teammates, or even how to hold the ball. When Davis tries rugby for the very first time, the oval ball feels strange, the field feels enormous, and the word “scrum” sounds a little scary.

But on a muddy rugby field under the Dreamtime sky, Davis discovers that rugby for kids isn’t just about strength — it’s about teamwork, trust, and having the courage to show up.

With gentle guidance, safe tackling lessons, and Whistle quietly watching from the sidelines, Davis learns that confidence grows when you try — even when you’re nervous.

This calming kids bedtime story blends youth sports, emotional regulation, and teamwork into a soothing sleep podcast for children ages 4–9.

Perfect for young athletes, big dreamers, and any child learning to be brave enough to begin.

·13:34

🏐 | The Nationals Rally

About this episode

When Ava travels to Junior Nationals in Denver, she’s ready for the biggest volleyball match of her life. There’s just one problem — she’s not in the starting lineup.

In this calming bedtime sports story, Ava and the Maplewood Waves face the hometown Denver Storm and learn that being a great teammate isn’t only about time on the court. As the pressure builds and the Waves fall behind, Ava must choose how she shows up — from the bench, for her teammates, and for herself.

With help from Coach Riley, her friends Maddie, Finley, Julia, and the rest of the team — and a gentle visit from Whistle, the magical referee — Ava discovers that encouragement, belief, and heart can change the entire game.

The Nationals Rally is a soothing, inspiring volleyball bedtime story for kids ages 4–9 that teaches:
• Teamwork and selflessness
• Handling disappointment with grace
• Staying ready when your moment comes
• Why effort and belief matter more than playing time

Perfect for young athletes, teammates, and big dreamers who are learning that the strongest teams are built on support, not stats.

Snuggle in, take a deep breath, and drift off with another gentle Dreamtime Sports adventure — where believing in yourself is always the greatest play of all.

Sleep well, champ. 🌙

·16:12

🏀 | The Maplewood Thunder — Next Player Up

About this episode

Tonight’s story takes us back to the Maplewood Rec Center, where the Maplewood Thunder are learning that a team is more than just its starters.

Fresh off their unforgettable trip to New York, the Thunder face a new challenge when injuries force unexpected players into bigger roles. As pressure builds and confidence is tested, one young athlete discovers that being a great teammate isn’t just about playing — it’s about believing, supporting, and cheering for those who step up next.

With guidance from a familiar magical friend, the Thunder learn a powerful truth:
when someone goes down, the next player rises.

✨ This calming sports bedtime story helps young athletes:
• Learn the value of trust and shared responsibility
• Understand that everyone on a team matters
• Wind down feeling confident, connected, and proud

Perfect for basketball fans and kids learning that effort, belief, and teamwork are what truly make a team strong.

Now, snuggle in…
Take a deep breath…
And drift into a dream where every player counts.

🌙 Sleep well, champ.

·15:40

🏀 | The Maplewood Thunder | The NY Showdown

About this episode

Last week, the Maplewood Thunder learned a powerful lesson during preseason practice at the Maplewood Rec Center:

Every rep counts.

Tonight, that lesson is put to the test.

After weeks of focused practice, intentional drills, and learning to treat every moment like it matters, the Thunder arrive in New York City for the biggest challenge of their season — the New York Showdown.

The lights are brighter.
The competition is tougher.
And every possession feels bigger than before.

As the team steps onto the court in their blue and orange jerseys, they discover that the work they put in back home didn’t just make them better players — it made them better teammates. Under pressure, they rely on the habits they built rep by rep, choice by choice.

✨ This calming sports bedtime story helps young athletes:
• See how preparation leads to confidence
• Understand the connection between practice and performance
• Settle into sleep feeling proud of effort and growth

Perfect for basketball fans and kids who are learning that big moments are built in small, everyday choices.

Now, snuggle in…
Take a deep breath…
And drift into a dream where preparation meets opportunity, teamwork leads the way, and the city lights shine just a little brighter.

🌙 Sleep well, champ.

·15:19

🏀 | The Maplewood Thunder — Every Rep Counts

About this episode

Tonight’s story takes us inside the Maplewood Rec Center, where the sound of bouncing basketballs echoes through the gym and a young team is just beginning their journey.

Davis and the Maplewood Thunder are excited for a new season — but when practice starts to drift from focus to fooling around, an important lesson begins to unfold. With a big tournament in New York on the horizon, the team must learn that improvement doesn’t come from shortcuts or games of knockout — it comes from effort, attention, and showing up with intention.

When a familiar magical guide appears, Davis is reminded of a powerful truth:
every rep counts.

✨ This soothing sports bedtime story helps young athletes:
• Learn the value of focus and preparation
• Understand how small efforts add up to big growth
• Feel calm, confident, and ready to rest

Perfect for basketball lovers and kids who are learning that becoming better happens one practice — and one choice — at a time.

Now, snuggle in…
Take a deep breath…
And drift into a story about teamwork, growth, and believing in the work you put in today.

🌙 Sleep well, champ.

·11:08

🏀 | The Best Kind of Pass

About this episode

Tonight’s story shines under the lights of the Maplewood Rec Center, where a brother and sister learn that the strongest plays don’t come from going alone — they come from sharing.

Corwin and Olympia are teammates on the Maplewood Tigers for the very first time. They both love to score, both want to help their team win, and both are still learning what it really means to play together. As the game grows tighter and emotions rise, a familiar magical guide appears to remind them that passing isn’t about giving something up — it’s about lifting someone else up.

✨ This calming sports bedtime story helps young athletes:
• Learn the power of teamwork and unselfish play
• Understand how sharing builds trust and confidence
• Settle into sleep feeling connected and proud of effort

Perfect for siblings, teammates, and kids learning that the best moments in sports — and in life — are better when they’re shared.

Now, snuggle in…
Take a deep breath…
And drift into a story about trust, teamwork, and the best kind of pass.

🌙 Sleep well, champ.

·09:44

⚽️ | The Red Panda and the Lightning Boots: A Dreamtime Soccer Journey

About this episode

Christian thought his new silver cleats made him unstoppable…
but when the Lightning Boots vanish, he has to find the courage to play fast on his own.

Join Christian on a magical soccer adventure featuring glowing boots, a wise red panda named Flame, sibling teamwork, and a lesson every young athlete needs:
your speed comes from your belief not your gear.

A perfect Dreamtime Sports story for kids who love soccer, magic, and discovering their inner spark. ⚽✨

·14:25

🏐 | Ride the Wave: Finding Calm Before the Serve

About this episode

When Naiya joins the Maplewood Waves, she dreams of mastering her first overhand serve—but the pressure of the match and the teasing of the Golden Bears shake her confidence. With guidance from Coach Elizabeth and a magical visit from Whistle, Naiya learns that the best players don’t just hit hard—they breathe deep, stay kind, and find calm before the serve.

Set under the bright lights of Maplewood Rec Center, this uplifting Dreamtime Sports bedtime story celebrates teamwork, mindfulness, and believing in yourself when it matters most.

Keywords: volleyball bedtime story, Dreamtime Sports, girls sports stories, youth volleyball, kindness, mindfulness for kids, confidence, teamwork, Maplewood Waves, bedtime podcast for families, Whistle the skunk.

·15:29

🏈 | The Day the Unicorns Played in the Rain

About this episode

When the Pink Fluffy Unicorns flag football team step onto a soaked field for the Maplewood Kids Championship, it feels like the storm has already won.
But with a little help from Whistle, a magical skunk with a sparkle in his tail, Dani, Finley, and their teammates learn that courage isn’t about staying dry—it’s about finding joy in the puddles.

From soggy socks to muddy touchdowns—and a surprise trip to the Maplewood Circus with chocolate shakes, clowns, and lions—this uplifting Dreamtime Sports bedtime story about resilience, teamwork, and joy reminds families that every storm can shine. 🌈

Keywords:
Dreamtime Sports, flag football for kids, girls sports stories, teamwork, mindfulness, courage, bedtime podcast for families, rainy day story, kindness, Whistle the skunk, Maplewood Park.

·08:42

⚽️ The Pass That Sparkled | A bedtime story about teamwork

About this episode

When the Sparkle Cats fall behind in their big soccer match, Scarlett races down the field with one last chance to tie the game. But as the crowd cheers and the clock ticks, she realizes this moment isn’t just about scoring a goal — it’s about trusting her teammate Zoe, and believing in something bigger than winning. 🌙⚽

Set under the lights of Maplewood Park, this heart-warming Dreamtime Sports bedtime story reminds kids that true teamwork means lifting others up, not just shining alone. Perfect for families who love Bluey, youth sports, and stories that teach kindness and courage.

Keywords: Soccer bedtime story, teamwork for kids, Dreamtime Sports, Bluey-style story, mindfulness for kids, girls sports stories, youth soccer, bedtime podcast for families, emotional regulation, Maplewood Park stories.

·14:55

🏏 |The Match of Stars and Flames

About this episode

When a brand-new cricket team steps onto the field for their first match, Miles and his friends discover that kindness and courage can shine brighter than any scoreboard.Set under the whispering maple trees, the Maplewood Sixers—with their star-painted bats—face the fiery Sunnydale Spinners, guided by their wise coach Ravi and their magical friend Whistle the skunk. Together they learn that every gentle swing and every act of kindness is its own kind of victory.Perfect for families who love Bluey’s “Cricket” episode, bedtime storytelling, and sports with heart. Listen, learn, and dream under the same stars. 🌙Keywords: Cricket bedtime story, Dreamtime Sports, kids cricket, Bluey cricket, Sydney Sixers, youth sports, kindness, perseverance, mindfulness for kids, bedtime podcast Australia, family storytime.

·17:00

🎾 Skye is the limit | A bedtime story about overcoming adversity

About this episode

When 7-year-old Dane keeps missing his backhand, Coach Collin (Dad) and Skye the Peregrine Falcon teach patience, focus, and perseverance in this soothing sports bedtime story. Perfect for ages 4–9, the episode blends gentle tennis coaching (“Ready, Turn, Step, Brush, Freeze”) with a magical dream match that becomes real-court confidence—ending in a cozy family celebration. A calm, mindful sleep story for young athletes and big dreamers.


·09:33

The Maplewood Swim Meet

About this episode

Ever felt nervous standing on the block, goggles tight, and the pool looking longer than ever? 🏊‍♂️ That’s how Hudson feels at his very first swim meet. Four-year-old Davina feels it too, holding the wall and wondering if she’s too small to race. Just when the nerves seem too big, Waddles the Penguin waddles in with a splash—reminding them that penguins don’t fly in the sky… they fly through the water! 🐧💦

Set at the Maplewood Rec Center, this story will feel familiar to every swimmer who’s lined up for their first race, heard the whistle blow, and wondered if they were ready. With encouragement from coaches, family, and a magical penguin friend, Hudson and Davina learn that courage in the pool is about more than ribbons—it’s about diving in, kicking forward, and finding joy in the splash. 🌊✨

·14:56

🏀 | The Bounce Back - an inspiring kids bedtime story about never giving up

About this episode

In tonight’s Dreamtime Sports story, three Maplewood brothers—Colt, Ronan, and Beau—accidentally knock over one of Mom’s brand-new tomato plants during a backyard basketball game. No one sees… except them. Should they leave it, fix it, or tell the truth?

With wisdom from Coach Taylor, encouragement from Whistle the skunk, and a lesson about watering both gardens and their game, the brothers discover that honesty—though hard—helps everything grow stronger. Their celebration at the Shiver Shack makes it a memory they’ll never forget.

A calming adventure about truth, patience, and the little choices that make big champions.


·01:55

Huddle Up | Losing Like a Winner A short weekly huddle to inspire young athletes

About this episode

What if losing wasn’t really losing at all?
In this Huddle Up, Coach Whistle reminds kids that every loss is a lesson. Winners shake hands, show respect, and look for what they can learn — whether it’s making an extra pass, practicing free throws, working on their swing, or even getting more sleep. A quick pep talk that challenges kids to turn setbacks into fuel for growth.

·13:11

🏀 | Ella's One in a Row a story about Perseverance

About this episode

🏀 “One in a row… ten times.”


At the Maplewood Rec Center, Ella stands at the free-throw line, her eyes on the banners of champions who came before. She’s got one goal: ten free throws in a row — and the promise of a puppy named Coco if she can do it.

But the shots aren’t falling… until a magical friend named Whistle shows her a new way to think about big goals — one small win at a time.

This heartwarming bedtime sports adventure is all about perseverance, determination, and the magic that comes from never giving up. Press play and join the adventure. ✨


·01:34

Huddle Up | Leadership A short weekly huddle to inspire young athletes

About this episode

What does it really mean to be a leader?
It’s not always about being the loudest voice or the biggest star. Sometimes it’s about cheering for a teammate, taking responsibility, or trusting someone else to shine.

In this week’s Huddle Up, Coach Whistle shares how Davis and Harper showed true leadership — and gives kids a challenge to step up and lead in their own way this week.

👉 Listen now and take the challenge with your team, your class, or at home.

·13:13

The Gymnast Who Reached for the Stars

About this episode

Dalia loved cartwheels, round-offs, and dreaming about the day she could bend like the stars above her gym. But one skill — the backbend — stood in her way.

In this magical gymnastics bedtime story, kids will follow 8-year-old Dalia as she learns that growth takes patience, practice, and a little bit of courage. With chalk dust floating like stardust and mats stretching like soft clouds, Dalia discovers the power of trying again — and again — until she feels herself shine.

Perfect for parents looking for gymnastics stories for kids, this calming tale weaves together perseverance, confidence, and the joy of never giving up.

🌙 A Dreamtime Sports original bedtime story for young gymnasts and dreamers everywhere.

·02:15

Huddle Up | Perseverance A short weekly huddle to inspire young athletes about lessons on and off the field.

About this episode

In this Dreamtime Huddle, Whistle the skunk steps into the coach’s role with a locker-room pep talk all about perseverance — the power to keep going, even when it’s hard.

From missed shots on the court to slip-ups in dance class, Whistle reminds young athletes that mistakes don’t end the game — they open the door to the next play.

With stories of Holden’s swing that “shook the stars” and Finley’s courage to clap her hands and reset after a tough moment, kids learn that champions aren’t perfect — they’re persistent.

This short, inspiring huddle is perfect for kids ages 5–10 who love sports, bedtime stories, and magical pep talks that feel like they came straight from the locker room.

Takeaway mantra: Next play. Keep going. Don’t stop.

·01:08

Huddle Up - NEW SERIES PREVIEW

About this episode

🚨NEW SERIES ALERT🚨
Big games need big pep talks — and now your kids can get one every Monday.

Huddle Up is a brand-new series from Dreamtime Sports, where Whistle the skunk delivers quick, high-energy pep talks in just a few minutes. Perfect for the ride to school, before practice, or anytime kids need a boost.

Each huddle highlights a simple lesson from Dreamtime Sports stories:
✅ Perseverance — like Holden, who kept swinging until he connected
✅ Teamwork — like Maddie, who trusted her teammates
✅ Courage — like Noel, whose spark lifted her whole team
✅ The “Next Play” mindset — like Finley, who kept moving forward

Tune in every Monday for a pep talk kids can carry into the day. Follow now so you never miss a huddle.

·09:32

🏊🏻‍♂️ | Stars in My Lane | A inspiring kids bedtime podcast about swimming

About this episode

The starting whistle echoed, and Myles dove into the pool, water sparkling like stars all around him. But instead of chasing the finish, he kept glancing at the swimmers beside him… and the stars in his own lane began to fade.

It’s hard to stay focused when you’re busy comparing yourself to others. Myles knew the feeling until a quiet moment at the far end of the pool brought a shimmer in the air, the scent of fresh grass… and Whistle, the magical skunk with a tiny golden whistle that sparkled like a trapped star.

With a simple message  “Chase your own star” — Myles heads into his next meet ready to try again. But will he have the focus to swim his best race yet?

Press play and join the adventure.


·08:59

⚽ | More Than a Goal: A Soccer Story About Caring

About this episode

Brady was fast like a cheetah and ready to win 🐆—but when his teammate Liam started struggling, Brady had a choice: go for the goal… or show he cared.

This magical bedtime soccer story follows Brady as he discovers that the greatest victories don’t always show up on the scoreboard—they show up in the heart.

✨ What kids will learn:

  • 💛 Compassion & Caring — How to notice when others are struggling and offer support

  • 🧠 Emotional Awareness — Recognizing that being a great teammate means lifting others up, not just scoring goals

  • 🗣️ Positive Team Culture — Why including others and building trust makes teams stronger

  • 🎯 A Growth Mindset — Learning that every player matters and every pass counts

This calming Dreamtime Sports episode is perfect for ages 4–9 and helps young athletes fall asleep inspired by kindness, connection, and the magic of playing with heart.


·10:12

🛷 | Not Good Yet: From Dugouts to Downhills

About this episode

🏔️ Six-year-old Cameron loves his jerseys, his tee-ball team, and sprinting around the bases in his small town of Maplewood. But when a 90s sports movie inspires him to try something totally new — bobsledding — Cameron quickly finds himself slipping, sliding, and wanting to give up. It turns out, going from dugouts to downhills is harder than it looks.

With encouragement from his teammates, a backyard bobsled made of pillows, and a heartfelt talk with his mom, Cameron learns that being “not good yet” is just the beginning of something amazing.

This magical bedtime adventure is perfect for kids learning how to stick with new challenges — and for grown-ups who believe that courage, heart, and a little bit of speed can take you anywhere. ❄️⚾


·10:05

🥎 Spark First, Shine Together

About this episode

In this heartwarming episode of Dreamtime Sports, we meet Noel, a young softball player who’s just moved up to a new team—without any of her old friends. Feeling nervous and unsure, Noel discovers the power of being the first to try… and how one brave spark can light the fire of teamwork.

With the help of her sisters, her new teammates, and a magical skunk named Whistle, Noel learns that showing up and going first can make all the difference—for herself and others.

⭐️ Themes: Courage, friendship, leadership, softball, and believing in yourself
🎧 Perfect for ages 4–10 and sports-loving families
🍭 Bonus treat: popsicles and pool time with friends to end the day!

Special shoutout to our new listeners Hadley, Benny, and Jordan! We’re so glad you’re here!

If your child wants to be featured in a future story, visit our form and tell us all about them.

·12:44

🚲 The Big Jump | A BMX Bedtime Story About Courage and Kindness

About this episode

In this heartwarming bedtime story for kids, join barefoot brothers Dakota and Kai as they ride their BMX bikes through the magical forests of Costa Rica. Fast and fearless Dakota loves flying over jumps, while his younger brother Kai is still learning—and feeling nervous about the Big Jump at the jungle pump track.

With the help of their imagination, forest animals, and a surprise visit from Whistle the skunk, Dakota learns that being a great rider isn't just about showing off—it's about showing up for the people you love. Together, the brothers face their fears, ride side by side, and celebrate with their family (and golden retrievers, Butters and Beans!) at their favorite pizza place.

Perfect for young listeners who love biking, animals, adventure, and gentle encouragement, this calming episode of Dreamtime Sports helps kids wind down and drift off to sleep inspired by kindness, courage, and connection.

🍕 Includes:

  • BMX biking in a Costa Rican jungle

  • A magical skunk named Whistle

  • Teamwork between brothers

  • Jungle animals, imagination, and Pizza Time


  • And a very special shoutout to new Dreamtime listeners: Dane, Harrison, and Viv! Thanks for joining.

  • ·14:33

    🎾 Camp Topspin | A Bedtime Sports Adventure About Never Giving Up

    About this episode

    Welcome to another magical episode of Dreamtime Sports—the calming bedtime podcast where young athletes drift off to sleep through heartwarming stories about teamwork, perseverance, and the joy of the game.

    In this episode, we meet Ethan, a thoughtful and determined young tennis player attending the legendary Camp Topspin—a three-day summer camp filled with tennis drills, splash contests, soccer scrimmages, and lots of popsicles. Ethan loves the game but struggles with one big challenge: his serve. No matter how hard he tries, it keeps falling short—and so does his confidence.

    With help from his silly and supportive friends Anderson and Ben, his outgoing neighbor Ella, and their wise and encouraging coach Alexis, Ethan begins to find his rhythm. But it's a quiet, magical visit from Whistle the skunk—a mysterious nighttime visitor in a referee jersey with a golden whistle—that helps Ethan truly believe in the power of showing up and trying again.

    Perfect for kids who play tennis, are learning a new sport, or just need a gentle story to remind them that effort is what makes us grow—this story is full of laughter, friendship, and hope. Whether you're winding down after practice or snuggling in at bedtime, this tennis adventure will help your child drift into dreams inspired, steady, and proud of who they are becoming.

    Includes:

    • Tennis, basketball, and soccer moments

    • A magical visit from Whistle the skunk

    • Themes of confidence, friendship, and growth

    • A special award and a popsicle celebration

    Press play, close your eyes, and remember: never giving up is always the greatest play of all.


    ·10:10

    🤸 The Gymnast Who Never Forgets | A Bedtime Story About Gymnastics

    About this episode

    In this magical bedtime story, meet Brooklyn—a young gymnast who loves her sport but sometimes worries about remembering her floor routine. With a little help from a new friend (a tutu-wearing elephant named Tula 🐘), Brooklyn learns a fun and simple rhyme to build confidence and never forget her moves again. Perfect for ages 5–8, this calming Dreamtime Sports episode teaches resilience, memory tricks, and the joy of trying your best. Featuring gymnastics, friendship, and a magical bedtime moment, it’s the perfect listen before sleep.

    ✨ Great for fans of: kids gymnastics stories, bedtime routines, magical animals, mindfulness for children, and stories about courage.

    ·08:26

    ⚽ Finley's Next Play | A Soccer Story About Confidence and Teamwork

    About this episode

    In this heartwarming bedtime story, Finley is getting ready for a big soccer game with her team—the Pink Kitties. But after a tough game last week, she feels nervous and unsure. That’s when Whistle, the magical sports skunk, appears with a ribbon, a tiny golden whistle, and a powerful reminder: if you make a mistake, just clap your hands and say, “Next play!”

    Join Finley, her teammates Eloise and Ridgley, and her little brother Bo as they face the Blue Turtles in a fun, dreamlike match full of teamwork, courage, and celebration. This calming Dreamtime Sports episode is perfect for ages 5–8 and reminds young athletes that effort, heart, and trying again matter most.

    ⚽ Great for kids who love: soccer stories, sibling moments, sports confidence, and gentle bedtime motivation
    🎧 Includes themes of: resilience, mindfulness, friendship, and learning from mistakes

    ·16:12

    🥍 Lacrosse Dreams | A Lacrosse Bedtime Story About Teamwork

    About this episode

    In this inspiring kids’ bedtime story about lacrosse, Maddie is the quiet new player on her youth team, the Tigers. She practices alone and wonders if she truly belongs. But when the team’s star player can’t make the championship lacrosse game, Maddie gets her moment to step up.

    With encouragement from a magical skunk named Whistle and a gold whistle necklace, Maddie learns that teamwork, confidence, and believing in yourself matter more than being the star.

    Perfect for girls and boys ages 6–10, this calming sports-themed bedtime podcast is part of Dreamtime Sports, where young athletes drift off to sleep with stories about courage, effort, and the magic of the game.

    ·10:44

    ⛷️ Sunshine Conquers The Ski Slopes - A Bedtime Story About Being Brave

    About this episode

    Eight-year-old Keaton, known as the “Sunshine Speedster,” is about to take on the biggest ski race of her season at Mt. Hood. But even the boldest racers can feel nervous, especially when the course looks steep and the butterflies won’t stop fluttering. ❄️⛷️

    With the help of a magical nighttime visit from Whistle the skunk referee and a new friend named Tatum, Keaton learns that being brave isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up and trying your best. From giggles to gate turns, cheering sisters to golden whistles, this snowy bedtime adventure is filled with heart, courage, and the joy of helping others find their bravery too. 🌟💖

    At the finish line? Confidence, kindness, and a warm cup of hot chocolate.
    And just maybe… dreams of surf camp next. 🌊🏄‍♀️

    ·09:14

    🏀 Harper the Great Teammate | A Basketball Bedtime Story

    About this episode

    :: NEW VERSION :: Harper has always loved basketball… but tonight under the stars, she faces a choice: chase her own spotlight, or become the kind of teammate who changes everything.

    In this Dreamtime Sports bedtime story, kids will discover how Harper learns that true greatness isn’t just about points scored—it’s about making others shine. Parents raising young athletes will recognize the same lessons celebrated in the W: teamwork, confidence, and heart.

    If your child dreams of hooping like Caitlin, Sabrina, or A’ja—or simply loves the magic of playing with friends—this story will spark their imagination and remind them what being a great teammate really means.

    A calming, magical bedtime story for kids ages 4–9—where sports meet character, and believing in yourself is always the greatest play.

    ·26:28

    🏌️‍♂️Zion’s Zoo Golf Showdown – A Magical Animal Golf Adventure for Kids 🦍⛳️

    About this episode

    In this imaginative kids' bedtime sports story, 4-year-old Zion visits the zoo with his dad and discovers a magical, hidden golf course inside the gorilla enclosure! When his golf ball rolls into the habitat, Zion meets Gus the talking gorilla and Flame the red panda, who challenge him to a wild round of animal-themed mini-golf.

    Each hole on the secret course is inspired by zoo animals—like hippo water hazards, jungle vines, and peacock lined fairways. With his purple gear, big imagination, and support from his dad, Zion learns about teamwork, bravery, and the magic of trying something new.

    Perfect for kids ages 4–10 who love sports, animals, bedtime stories, and big adventures!

    Themes:
    🏌️ Golf for kids
    🦍 Zoo animal adventure
    💤 Bedtime stories with positive messages
    👨‍👦 Father-son bonding
    💫 Imagination, courage, and fun

    ·10:02

    ⚾️ The Swing That Shook the Stars - A Bedtime T-Ball Story About Never Giving Up

    About this episode

    Holden loves tee-ball, but he’s never had a real hit—until a magical penguin named Waddles waddles in under the stars. With encouragement from his sister and a little backyard magic, Holden steps up to the plate in the biggest game of the season.

    This heartwarming bedtime story, perfect for kids ages 3–8, celebrates the magic of trying your best, believing in yourself, and taking one more swing.

    If your kids are loving the excitement of the Little League World Series or just can’t get enough baseball, this calming sports adventure is the perfect way to wind down after a day at the ballpark.

    ·11:41

    ⚽ | The Goal That Never Gave Up – A Bedtime Soccer Story About Believing in Yourself ⭐

    About this episode

    Bowen has never scored a goal—not once this season. But with the championship game just one sleep away, a quiet moment under the stars and a visit from a magical skunk named Whistle might be just what he needs to believe in himself again.

    Join Bowen, Finley, and Coach Pearhead in this dreamy soccer adventure about effort, courage, and never giving up—no matter how many times you miss.


    Perfect for ages 3-10


    ⚽ Themes: perseverance, teamwork, confidence
    🐾 Featuring: magical backyard practice, postgame ice cream, and a FaceTime with Grammy and Boppy!

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    🏈 The Comeback Under the Stars | A Flag Football Bedtime Story

    About this episode

    🏈⚽🏀 Dreamtime Sports 💤🌟
    Ready to dream like a champion? 💪

    In this inspiring football bedtime story, three best friends — Davis, Hunter, and Charles — face their toughest challenge yet at the legendary Midnight Bowl. Under the stars and the Friday night lights, they take on the unbeatable Shadow Hawks. With teamwork, perseverance, and a little help from some unexpected friends, the boys learn that believing in each other is the greatest play of all.

    Dreamtime Sports is a calming kids' podcast where young athletes drift off to sleep through magical sports stories about effort, friendship, and the love of the game. Perfect for fans of football, teamwork, and bedtime adventures.

    Listen, dream, and play... in your dreams.