The Sleepy History of Oktoberfest

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4.6 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2022

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Shady Grove ✍️ Sound design: city ambience, gentle river 🏙 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. We know you've enjoyed our other sleepy history episodes, so tonight, we have another soothing historical exploration. We’ll trace the origins of Oktoberfest and see how it’s changed over time to become one of the most popular festivals in the world. 😴 Watch, listen, and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support our Sponsors Check out the great products and deals from Get Sleepy sponsors: getsleepy.com/sponsors/ Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here: Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we relax and we get sleepy.
0:12.5	My name's Thomas and I'm your host, thanks so much for tuning in.
0:19.0	If you're new to the show, I really hope you enjoy listening tonight and that we can
0:23.4	help you get the good night's rest you truly deserve.
0:28.6	And for everyone who's been with us for a while already, welcome back.
0:33.4	It's such a pleasure to have your company once again.
0:39.5	Simon will be reading to us tonight.
0:42.5	On the plains of Upper Bavaria, tucked away near the northern edge of the Alps, lies Munich.
0:51.3	Simon's third largest city is famous for its art, architecture, museums, lush greenery
0:59.7	and the rivers that wind around it like ribbons.
1:04.9	But one of the things it's also best known for is October Fest, the annual two week celebration
1:12.8	of Bavarian culture, Merrimant, and one of my personal favourite tipples, Beer.
1:21.2	Tonight we'll trace the origins of October Fest and see how it's changed over time to
1:27.7	become one of the most popular festivals in the world.
1:33.2	But don't worry, we'll be keeping things relaxed and sleepy as always.
1:40.2	First though, let me tell you about the amazing wearable from Apollo Neuro.
1:47.9	I have one of the Apollo wearable devices and I love using it as a great means for winding
1:53.4	down of an evening in particular.
1:55.8	I'll usually put my Apollo on while I'm watching TV or reading a book.
2:01.1	It just gives you that extra nudge you need to really relax.
2:05.6	You can wear it on your wrist or ankle and it pairs with their stunning smartphone app,
2:11.0	allowing you to select which mode you want to use at any given time and the intensity
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