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Nocturnal Worlds

by Audiocraft

Nocturnal Worlds – journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation – weaves together a symphony of nature sounds and captivating storytelling in an audio experience that highlights Australia’s unique nocturnal ecosystems. Whether you're seeking a calm meditation, a restful night's sleep, or want to learn about our amazing natural world, this podcast will transport you to a nocturnal wonderland that exists just outside our doorstep. Nocturnal Worlds goes beyond storytelling; it creates an immersive experience that lulls listeners into a state of wonder and relaxation.

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Episodes

  1. New Zealand Fur Seal

    Look at you, sunbathing on the hot, sandstone rocks. You are a New Zealand Fur Seal… Arctocephalus forsteri… also known as a Long Nosed Fur seal. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft. Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton Executive Producers: Kate Montague & Lorna...

  2. Soundscape - New Zealand Fur Seal

    Look at you, sunbathing on the hot, sandstone rocks. You are a New Zealand Fur Seal… Arctocephalus forsteri… also known as a Long Nosed Fur seal. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft. Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton Executive Producers: Kate Montague & Lorna...

  3. Little Penguin

    So swift and nimble in the waves, you glide through the current with ease. You are a semi-aquatic flightless bird from the family Spheniscidae. You are a Little Penguin - Eudyptula minor. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft. Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton...

  4. Soundscape - Little Penguin

    This episode is soundscape only. So swift and nimble in the waves, you glide through the current with ease. You are a semi-aquatic flightless bird from the family Spheniscidae. You are a Little Penguin - Eudyptula minor. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft. Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound...

  5. Crayweed

    Let your body relax… feel it sway, from side to side. You are crayweed, Phyllospora comosa…. A type of brown algae or seaweed …Otherwise known as kelp. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton Executive Producers: Kate Montague &…

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  6. Soundscape - Crayweed

    This episode is soundscape only. Let your body relax… feel it sway, from side to side. You are crayweed, Phyllospora comosa…. A type of brown algae or seaweed …Otherwise known as kelp. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton…

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  7. Blue Groper

    You are a glorious Blue Groper, Achoerodus viridis…though right now you’re still a baby, not yet blue. But don’t worry, your journey is only just beginning… Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton Executive Producers: Kate Montague &...

  8. Soundscape - Blue Groper

    This episode is soundscape only. You are a glorious Blue Groper, Achoerodus viridis…though right now you’re still a baby, not yet blue. But don’t worry, your journey is only just beginning… Nocturnal Worlds was produced by Audiocraft Scripts: Olivia O’Flynn Sound Design: Laura Brierley Newton...

  9. Spinifex Hopping Mouse

    Here in the desert, the stars are bright. It’s expansive and unending, especially for a native Spinifex Hopping Mouse like you (Notomys alexis). Let’s enjoy the desert moonlight, before the approaching storm arrives … Nocturnal Worlds was produced by the Audiocraft team: Olivia O'Flynn, Laura...

  10. Soundscape - Spinifex Hopping Mouse

    This is soundscape only. Here in the desert, the stars are bright. It’s expansive and unending, especially for a native Spinifex Hopping Mouse like you (Notomys alexis). Let’s enjoy the desert moonlight, before the approaching storm arrives … Nocturnal Worlds was produced by the Audiocraft team:...

  11. Platypus

    Close your eyes and take a deep breath. You are a beautiful little Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). Let’s explore the riverbank you call home, swimming and foraging for food under the canopy of the rainforest... Nocturnal Worlds was produced by the Audiocraft team: Olivia O'Flynn, Laura...

  12. Soundscape - Platypus

    This episode is soundscape only. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. You are a beautiful little Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). Let’s explore the riverbank you call home, swimming and foraging for food under the canopy of the rainforest... Nocturnal Worlds was produced by the Audiocraft...

  13. Soundscape - Bare-Nosed Wombat

    This episode is soundscape only. Enter the glorious world of the Bare-Nosed Wombat. After a long night munching on some juicy tussock grass, you are making your way home to rest. Can you hear the wind? How about the morning chorus of bird calls? It’s time for you to get snuggly in your burrow and...

  14. Bare-Nosed Wombat

    Enter the glorious world of the Bare-Nosed Wombat. After a long night munching on some juicy tussock grass, you are making your way home to rest. Can you hear the wind? How about the morning chorus of bird calls? It’s time for you to get snuggly in your burrow and relax to the wonderful sounds of...

  15. Soundscape - Green Sea Turtle

    This episode is soundscape only. Take a breath… you are a Green Sea Turtle about to dive into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Tonight is a very special night, and the entire coral reef is waiting eagerly in anticipation for what’s to come. So settle in, and prepare to witness something...

  16. Green Sea Turtle

    Take a breath… you are a Green Sea Turtle about to dive into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Tonight is a very special night, and the entire coral reef is waiting eagerly in anticipation for what’s to come. So settle in, and prepare to witness something incredible. Nocturnal Worlds was...

  17. Soundscape - Mountain Pygmy Possum

    This episode is soundscape only. Well hello there, little Mountain Pygmy Possum. You are so sweet and tiny as you scamper over the granite boulder field of the Snowy Mountains in Australia. Let us sit together for a while, and experience your world under the Milky Way together. Nocturnal Worlds…

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  18. Mountain Pygmy Possum

    Well hello there, little Mountain Pygmy Possum. You are so sweet and tiny as you scamper over the granite boulder field of the Snowy Mountains in Australia. Let us sit together for a while, and experience your world under the Milky Way together. Nocturnal Worlds was produced by the Audiocraft…

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  19. Soundscape - Red-Crowned Toadlet

    This episode is soundscape only. You are about to enter the enchanting world of the Red-Crowned Toadlet. Listen to the soothing sounds around you: the babbling creek… the whispered sway of trees in the wind. As you embark on this tranquil journey, let your mind relax attns the murmurs of the bush...

  20. Red-Crowned Toadlet

    You are about to enter the enchanting world of the Red-Crowned Toadlet. Listen to the soothing sounds around you: the babbling creek… the whispered sway of trees in the wind. As you embark on this tranquil journey, let your mind relax attns the murmurs of the bush drift you off to sleep………

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  21. Soundscape - Long-Finned Eel

    This episode is soundscape only. Shhh… can you hear that? Join us as we take you on the migration of the majestic Long-Finned Eel. Immerse yourself in the tranquil waters and soothing sounds of the East Australian Current, where you will undergo a magical metamorphosis, enveloped in a blissful...

  22. Long-Finned Eel

    Shhh… can you hear that? Join us as we take you on the migration of the majestic Long-Finned Eel. Immerse yourself in the tranquil waters and soothing sounds of the East Australian Current, where you will undergo a magical metamorphosis, enveloped in a blissful sound bath of enchanting underwater...

  23. Soundscape - Powerful Owl

    This episode is soundscape only. Close your eyes and open your ears…You are a Powerful Owl, dozing in the hollow of a gum tree. Twilight is descending and a colony of Grey-Headed Flying Foxes chatter happily. Relax, and let the gentle whispers of the breeze and bush wash over you… a soothing balm...

  24. Powerful Owl

    Close your eyes and open your ears…You are a Powerful Owl, dozing in the hollow of a gum tree. Twilight is descending and a colony of Grey-Headed Flying Foxes chatter happily. Relax, and let the gentle whispers of the breeze and bush wash over you… a soothing balm against the noise of the city...

  25. Welcome to Nocturnal Worlds

    Welcome to Nocturnal Worlds: journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation. Prepare to descend into a world of sonic wonder as we gently explore Australia's nocturnal soundscapes. Featuring an array of amazing animals and gentle bush sounds, Nocturnal Worlds will lull you into a state of…

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About this show

Nocturnal Worlds – journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation – weaves together a symphony of nature sounds and captivating storytelling in an audio experience that highlights Australia’s unique nocturnal ecosystems.

Whether you're seeking a calm meditation, a restful night's sleep, or want to learn about our amazing natural world, this podcast will transport you to a nocturnal wonderland that exists just outside our doorstep. Nocturnal Worlds goes beyond storytelling; it creates an immersive experience that lulls listeners into a state of wonder and relaxation.

Hosted by

Audiocraft

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Nocturnal Worlds have?

Nocturnal Worlds has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 10, 2025.

What is Nocturnal Worlds about?

Nocturnal Worlds – journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation – weaves together a symphony of nature sounds and captivating storytelling in an audio experience that highlights Australia’s unique nocturnal ecosystems. Whether you're seeking a calm meditation, a restful night's sleep, or want...

How often does Nocturnal Worlds release new episodes?

Nocturnal Worlds publishes monthly, based on its 25 episodes since August 2023.

Who hosts Nocturnal Worlds?

Nocturnal Worlds is created and hosted by Audiocraft.
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