As civilization comes crashing down around us, it's getting harder to fall asleep. Writer and director Adam McKay isn’t afraid to admit that adults need bedtime stories too. Join Adam McKay and friends for improvised, meandering tales meant to lull you to sleep - stories of wayward polka dots, martial arts in mysterious platinum suits, and the terrifying panic of grabbing free stuff. And don’t miss sleepy tales from guests like Sarah Silverman, Cole Escola, and Michaela Watkins.
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Atlantis
Adam improvises a story about 9-year-old Elisa, who gets separated from her parents in a New Hampshire campground.
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Feb 6 2023 24 min
Ship in a Bottle (with Cole Escola)
Special guest Cole Escola joins us to improvise a bedtime story. Their prompt: Ship in a Bottle.
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Jan 30 2023 26 min
Loose Change Under Couch Pillows (with Monica Padman)
Special guest Monica Padman joins us to improvise a bedtime story. Her prompt: loose change under couch pillows.
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Jan 23 2023 25 min
Blue Bike
Adam improvises a bedtime story about a boy named Jamie and his Blue Bike, which takes him for the ride of his lifetime.
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Jan 17 2023 33 min
Old Tin Can (with John Lurie)
Special guest John Lurie joins us to improvise a bedtime story. His prompt: old tin can.
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Jan 9 2023 18 min
Lily Pad
Adam improvises a bedtime story about a teen named Derrick who was warned against jumping into the Hot Pond.
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Jan 3 2023 34 min
Plaque
Adam improvises a bedtime story about Tate's dramatic visit to the dentist.
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Dec 19 2022 27 min
Polka Dots
Adam improvises a bedtime story about Allen, who decides haphazardly to throw on a polka dot shirt.
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Dec 12 2022 32 min
Anniversary (with Michaela Watkins)
Special guest Michaela Watkins joins us to improvise a bedtime story. Her prompt: anniversary.
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Dec 5 2022 39 min
Platinum
Adam improvises a bedtime story about Alan, who gets into a car accident on his way to an important appointment.
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Nov 28 2022 22 min
Funky
Adam improvises a bedtime story about Christine, who learns how to play the funky bass.
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Nov 21 2022 28 min
A Stick of Butter (with Sarah Silverman)
Special guest Sarah Silverman joins us to improvise a bedtime story. Her prompt: a stick of butter.
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Nov 14 2022 26 min
Quesadilla
Adam McKay improvises a bedtime story about Geoffrey's late-night snack.
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Nov 7 2022 29 min
Jack O'Lantern
Adam improvises a bedtime story about a strange encounter during Kristen's graveyard shift.
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Oct 31 2022 45 min
Frenzy
Adam improvises a bedtime story about Cindy, who finds herself in a frenzied dash on a TV game show.
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Oct 24 2022 28 min
Introducing Bedtime Stories with Adam McKay
As civilization comes crashing down around us, it can get hard to fall asleep. Writer and director Adam McKay isn’t afraid to admit that adults need bedtime stories too.
Oct 3 2022 2 min
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I listen to this podcast daily: it helps me take a dee breath and sink into a state of relaxation. I use it for naps, deep sleep, or just to calm my mind. I recommend it for everyone!
MegMcKilty · Feb 2023
When I turned on a few friends to this amazing bedtime story concept by Adam and company via text, the question came back, is it creepy? or is it funny/ mellow? My answer, a little bit of both and then some, but not really creepy. Adams voice is soothing, but keeps you engaged just enough. The stories are light, fun and perfect improv for weaving into your subconscious.
Blackwatersurfrr · Dec 2022
I love being able to hear Adam just improvise. Listened to his Improv4Humans episodes and Owen & TJ Read the News. These bedtime stories are better than a lot of television out there today. I’m afraid that once Adam has to direct/write another movie we won’t be able to hear his genius every week. If that is the case, you need to get other improvisers as guest storytellers like Jason Mantzoukas, Lauren Lapkus, and Carl Tart. Thanks for doing this podcast and please keep it going.
Trevortevel · Nov 2022
I fell asleep to this last night and was so entertained as I dozed off. Adam is a fantastic storyteller and I highly recommend the show for anyone looking to diversify their podcast lineup!
AmandaCz93 · Nov 2022
I listened to several episodes, and they were entertaining and distracted my mind as I was drifting off to sleep. I came across the episode,
“PLATINUM”, (which I chose for its length), and it was completely disturbing!! Not the kind of story you want to hear when you’re trying to drift off, etc. It’s about somebody else’s disturbing problems that keep compounding. Not sure if the creator was just having an odd day, but this episode did the opposite of helping me drift off to sleep. I ended up being irritated that I couldn’t sleep due to thinking about the poorly chosen content for the story. The whole point is to help people drift off to sleep, not promote them staying awake! Not constructive nor responsible!👎🏻
Not very cool!!😒 · Jan 2023
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