Steph and the Sleepytime Crew
Steph and the Sleepytime Crew is a podcast of calming bedtime stories designed to help kids wind down, feel safe, and fall asleep faster.
Created by therapist and mum Steph McCarter, each 15-30 minute story supports emotional regulation, builds self-worth, and helps kids process anxiety, friendship struggles, big feelings and more.
Perfect for ages 5 through to 12 (and adults too!) especially big feelers, sensitive, neurodivergent or anxious kids who need a little extra support at night.
Think: big feelings, funny animals, and gentle tools for emotional resilience.
New stories added regularly.
Episodes
13 episodes
Baxter the Badger and the Mask She Wears
In this sleepytime story, we meet Baxter the Badger who is a bright, kind, and oh-so-helpful little legend who’s known for being “such a good listener” and “so easy.” But what no one sees is the jumble of feelings Baxter hides under her polite ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:32
The Day the Calm Went Missing
In this extra-special episode, the Sleepytime Crew discovers something is… off. The calm at Jungle School has gone missing, and everyone’s feeling a little wobbly inside. Ollie the Otter is anxious. Koda the Koala can’t slow his though...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:47
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Ollie the Otter and the Safe School Days
In this episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, meet Ollie the Otter—a sensitive, big-hearted little guy who finds school a bit overwhelming. Saying goodbye to Mum is hard. The classroom is loud. The playground is wild. And Ollie fee...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:48
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Isla the Tiger and the Brains That Shine Differently
In tonight’s story, we meet Isla the Tiger—a clever, focused jungle cub who sees the world a little differently. Isla’s preparing for the Jungle Genius Games with her brilliant crew of friends, each with their own unique brain and way of doing ...
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16:10
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Oscar the Owl and the Friendship Feels
In this heartfelt episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, we join Oscar the Owl — funny, loyal, and full of feels — as he navigates a tricky friendship that’s starting to feel… not-so-friendly. When his mate Foxy the Fl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:44
Nimbus Noah vs The Nasty Narrator
In tonight’s story, we meet Noah the Nimbus Dragon—a super clever, deep-feeling cloud-dweller who notices everything. But sometimes, Noah hears a not-so-nice voice in his head that tells him he’s not good enough. This voice, kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:14
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Pip the Panda Who's Learning the Truth About Perfection
In this heartfelt Steph & the Sleepytime Crew adventure, we meet Pip - a determined little Panda with big dreams and even bigger feelings. When her first attempt at roller skating doesn’t go as planned (okay… it’s a complete di...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:42
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Gus the Gorilla's Big Blow Up
Tonight’s Sleepytime Crew adventure stars Gus the Gorilla, who’s usually a pretty chilled kinda guy... until Pancake Day goes completely wrong.When someone pushes in front of him in the line and nobody notices how upset he is, Gus tries ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:31
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Lenny the Llama and the Day Everything Went Wrong
In tonight’s story, Lenny the Llama from the Sleepytime Crew, is having one of those days.The smoothie’s wrong, the socks are wrong, and the whole world feels… just ughhhhh.But when Lenny meets Doris the Donk...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:36
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Una the Unicorn and the Sparkle Fart Symphony
Una the Unicorn is full of sparkle, sweetness… and candy-scented farts.She’s silly, magical, and one-of-a-kind - but when the other unicorns at Sparkle School start making fun of her, Una begins to wonder if she’s just too much
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:45
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Coops the Capybara Who Can’t See His Cool
Coops, the Capybara is a scooter legend at the local pump track.He shreds the local pump track like a total pro — flipping, carving, spinning and tailwhipping like nobody’s business.Kids cheer. Parents watch on in awe. Birds li...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:02
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