From the Vault, originally aired in September 2025: You welcome your new neighbors to town, as their son Moose gets ready for the Middle School Bike Bus.
With the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Have you joined us yet as a Neighborful Station Town Resident? Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to the soundscape of this episode.
The following sounds from freesound.org have been used with permission under Creative Commons 0 or Attribution licenses:
Birds forest woodpecker.wav by Amoek
210527 Warbling Vireo, calls, Raymore Park TORONTO, 6pm.wav by TRP
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
Knock on the door 2 by deleted_user_4772965
Thumping/walking from upstairs by wlabarron
AMB-Cafeteria,Walla,Plates,Chair,Movements-Barcelona,Spain-25Dec2024,1130H by soundandmelodies
181120 Walking running up and down stairs old house LONDON ON.flac by TRP
Asheville - Biltmore Ave. - 4/26/2014 by Hitrison
kids fooling around outside shouting ohhhh India.flac by kyles
Kids_playing_school.wav by rui_aires
Suburb ambience 8pm sept 160924_0975.flac by klankbeeld
Calm autumn forest NL 201106_0204.flac by klankbeeld
From the Vault, originally aired in September 2025: You welcome your new neighbors to town, as their son Moose gets ready for the Middle School Bike Bus.
Have you joined us yet as a Neighborful Station Town Resident? Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to the soundscape of this episode.
The following sounds from freesound.org have been used with permission under Creative Commons 0 or Attribution licenses:
Birds forest woodpecker.wav by Amoek
210527 Warbling Vireo, calls, Raymore Park TORONTO, 6pm.wav by TRP
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
Knock on the door 2 by deleted_user_4772965
Thumping/walking from upstairs by wlabarron
AMB-Cafeteria,Walla,Plates,Chair,Movements-Barcelona,Spain-25Dec2024,1130H by soundandmelodies
181120 Walking running up and down stairs old house LONDON ON.flac by TRP
Asheville - Biltmore Ave. - 4/26/2014 by Hitrison
kids fooling around outside shouting ohhhh India.flac by kyles
Kids_playing_school.wav by rui_aires
Suburb ambience 8pm sept 160924_0975.flac by klankbeeld
Calm autumn forest NL 201106_0204.flac by klankbeeld
From the Vault: You spend the day in the company of Liz, the featured speaker at this year's Neighborful Station Alumni Weekend.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Have you joined us yet as a Neighborful Station Town Resident? Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
This week's episode was inspired by the Connective Tissue newsletter, and by Mister Rogers' acceptance speech at the 1997 Emmy Awards.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to the soundscape of this episode.
Pipe and Drum by inchadney at freesound.org.
Fur Elise by DonceaMusic at AudioJungle.
Quiet Library background sound by Bathulile231236 at freesound.org.
From the Vault, originally aired in May 2025: You spend the day in the company of Liz, the featured speaker at this year's Neighborful Station Alumni Weekend.
Have you joined us yet as a Neighborful Station Town Resident? Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
This week's episode was inspired by the Connective Tissue newsletter, and by Mister Rogers' acceptance speech at the 1997 Emmy Awards.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to the soundscape of this episode.
Pipe and Drum by inchadney at freesound.org.
Fur Elise by DonceaMusic at AudioJungle.
Quiet Library background sound by Bathulile231236 at freesound.org.
You and your Mom head to Grace and Matthew's house to take part in a cherished holiday tradition.
With the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The song "Veni, Veni Emmanuel" performed by Peter Zagar appears courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, and is used with permission.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Streetcar in Munich, called Tram, inside, drive and stops by breiti
Subway Station Chime by plasterbrain
Calm city-canal s-Hertogenbosch 150227_00 AB30.flac by klankbeeld
pineforest 0-2 bft winter130213_00.flac by klankbeeld
Mishio Bern Kitchen and Restaurant by Strannix1979
Todler Laughing.wav by Stevious42
Fireplace.wav by inchadney
Ticking Grandfather Clock by nightcustard
OLD CLOCK_ Longcase Grandfather Clock. Clock Strike and Sound Effect(SFX).wav by GuntherDorksen
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
You and your Mom head to Grace and Matthew's house to take part in a cherished holiday tradition.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The song "Veni, Veni Emmanuel" performed by Peter Zagar appears courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, and is used with permission.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Streetcar in Munich, called Tram, inside, drive and stops by breiti
Subway Station Chime by plasterbrain
Calm city-canal s-Hertogenbosch 150227_00 AB30.flac by klankbeeld
pineforest 0-2 bft winter130213_00.flac by klankbeeld
Mishio Bern Kitchen and Restaurant by Strannix1979
Todler Laughing.wav by Stevious42
Fireplace.wav by inchadney
Ticking Grandfather Clock by nightcustard
OLD CLOCK_ Longcase Grandfather Clock. Clock Strike and Sound Effect(SFX).wav by GuntherDorksen
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
You serve as a marshal in the nighttime Parade of Lights, a Neighborful Station winter tradition.
With the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
River Sound Effect by DanielWisdomPublicDomain from Pixabay.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Large Crowd before a chior concert 2 by pluralz
fire small campfire thin roasting sizzle under pot +deep air tone OR lowcut for sparkler.flac by kyles
crinkling_plastic.wav by wjoojoo
ChristmasMarchingBandSong.wav by daveincamas
radio chatter 01.wav by pushkin
100 STUDENTS CHEERING by Robo9418
Tawny owl.wav by Elanor1995
Orthodox choir singing in church.wav by satoritec
R27-20-Small Crowd Gasps.wav by craigsmith
Fireworks - New Year's Eve - Full Recording - Part I.wav by GregorQuendel
concert crowd cheering by fxcv
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
You serve as a marshal in the nighttime Parade of Lights, a Neighborful Station winter tradition.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
River Sound Effect by DanielWisdomPublicDomain from Pixabay.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Large Crowd before a chior concert 2 by pluralz
fire small campfire thin roasting sizzle under pot +deep air tone OR lowcut for sparkler.flac by kyles
crinkling_plastic.wav by wjoojoo
ChristmasMarchingBandSong.wav by daveincamas
radio chatter 01.wav by pushkin
100 STUDENTS CHEERING by Robo9418
Tawny owl.wav by Elanor1995
Orthodox choir singing in church.wav by satoritec
R27-20-Small Crowd Gasps.wav by craigsmith
Fireworks - New Year's Eve - Full Recording - Part I.wav by GregorQuendel
concert crowd cheering by fxcv
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
In this crossover episode with The Stick, You meet Ian, a visitor from out of town who is here to find out what makes Neighborful Station so special. Learn more about Ian and why he's visiting us in the post Old Friends at The Stick.
With the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Cold CityNight 1040PM 210209_0248.flac by klankbeeld
forest backyard residential winter birds chickadees distant skyline.flac by kyles
Walking on pavement by LukaCafuka
Dark Eyed Junco (2) 210705-T013.wav by Robert.Crosley
J S Bach Partite diverse sopra Christ der du bist der helle Tag BWV 766.wav by gis_sweden
J S Bach Christe aller Welt Trost BWV 670.wav by gis_sweden
Three Bass Thumps.wav by jspath1
R07-31-Two Men Laughing.wav by craigsmith
Calm WinterGarden LONG 160117_0845.ogg by klankbeeld
In this crossover episode with The Stick, You meet Ian, a visitor from out of town who is here to find out what makes Neighborful Station so special. Learn more about Ian and why he's visiting us in the post Old Friends at The Stick.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Cold CityNight 1040PM 210209_0248.flac by klankbeeld
forest backyard residential winter birds chickadees distant skyline.flac by kyles
Walking on pavement by LukaCafuka
Dark Eyed Junco (2) 210705-T013.wav by Robert.Crosley
J S Bach Partite diverse sopra Christ der du bist der helle Tag BWV 766.wav by gis_sweden
J S Bach Christe aller Welt Trost BWV 670.wav by gis_sweden
Three Bass Thumps.wav by jspath1
R07-31-Two Men Laughing.wav by craigsmith
Calm WinterGarden LONG 160117_0845.ogg by klankbeeld
In this encore presentation, You and your Mom attend the weekly baked potato buffet, which has become a celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving, at Grace and Matthew's house.
With the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. You are welcome to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The song Willy Wagtail, sourced from Wikimedia Commons, appears courtesy of YouTube user PeakFiddler.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
NC Night Forest .wav by Lasdimot
seththomas_chime_quarter_hour.flac by lakewoodsound
Indoor adult murmur, small group.wav by SpliceSound
chatter in a large tent.wav by Kyster
Wine Glass Clinking by SoundBiterSFX
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
In this encore presentation, You and your Mom attend the weekly baked potato buffet, which has become a celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving, at Grace and Matthew's house.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. You are welcome to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The song Willy Wagtail, sourced from Wikimedia Commons, appears courtesy of YouTube user PeakFiddler.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
NC Night Forest .wav by Lasdimot
seththomas_chime_quarter_hour.flac by lakewoodsound
Indoor adult murmur, small group.wav by SpliceSound
chatter in a large tent.wav by Kyster
Wine Glass Clinking by SoundBiterSFX
Toddler_Voice_Random_Chatter by Manim8
After a cozy morning at home, you head down to the Union Hall to check out the Holiday Swap.
In the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Episode cover image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
room-tone bedroom 757 PM 240215_0664 by klankbeeld
Geiger_Tick_Very_Low.wav by JustLaz
Sparrow CD by George_Papargyris
Book Close - 14 by SpaceJoe
creaking floor.wav by petewyer2
shower.wav by BeeProductive
Large Crowd before a chior concert 1 by pluralz
Library 06 090724.wav by LG
Crowd Talking Discussion Concert Hall Ambiance 2.mp3 by FunWithSound
Audience.wav by Tetrisrocker
After a cozy morning at home, you head down to the Union Hall to check out the Holiday Swap.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Episode cover image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
room-tone bedroom 757 PM 240215_0664 by klankbeeld
Geiger_Tick_Very_Low.wav by JustLaz
Sparrow CD by George_Papargyris
Book Close - 14 by SpaceJoe
creaking floor.wav by petewyer2
shower.wav by BeeProductive
Large Crowd before a chior concert 1 by pluralz
Library 06 090724.wav by LG
Crowd Talking Discussion Concert Hall Ambiance 2.mp3 by FunWithSound
Audience.wav by Tetrisrocker
You help Mayor Ashley get ready to dedicate a new mural celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the town.
In the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Episode cover image courtesy of British Library at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Forest Nov NL 1pm 181107_1297.flac by klankbeeld
traffic wet asphalt 50km 161110_1044.wav by klankbeeld
Pipe and Drum.wav by inchadney
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
FOLEY_Footsteps_Metal_001.wav by conleec
metal mesh stairs steps sound effect by Garuda1982
You help Mayor Ashley get ready to dedicate a new mural celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the town.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Episode cover image courtesy of British Library at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Forest Nov NL 1pm 181107_1297.flac by klankbeeld
traffic wet asphalt 50km 161110_1044.wav by klankbeeld
Pipe and Drum.wav by inchadney
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
FOLEY_Footsteps_Metal_001.wav by conleec
metal mesh stairs steps sound effect by Garuda1982
You and Grace bring the political yard signs from your block to Catto Elementary School, where the kids (and a few special grown-ups) are making birdhouses out of them.
In the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Yard signs image on episode cover courtesy of Mike Ball at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Rain on Leaves.wav by theplax
Calm autumn forest SHORT 02 NL 201106_0204.wav by klankbeeld
cafeteria.WAV by cobe54
You and Grace bring the political yard signs from your block to Catto Elementary School, where the kids (and a few special grown-ups) are making birdhouses out of them.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Yard signs image on episode cover courtesy of Mike Ball at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
Rain on Leaves.wav by theplax
Calm autumn forest SHORT 02 NL 201106_0204.wav by klankbeeld
cafeteria.WAV by cobe54
You go for a hike on the Ridgeline Trail with Darryl and Kerri to visit a rare and special American Chestnut tree at the edge of town.
In the Sleep Editions of Neighborful Station, we tell our story, and then continue the soundscape for a full hour, so you can fall asleep. Sweet dreams.
(Sleep timer instructions for iPhone and Spotify.)
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Chestnuts image on episode cover courtesy of Zaytsev Artem at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
Cutlery Clinking Sound Effect by Soul_Serenity_Ambience at Pixabay.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
autumn morning in pine forest with red deer and crows by Garuda1982
Forest Nov NL 1pm 181107_1297.flac by klankbeeld
Walk gravel 02 090928.wav by LG
Squirrel.wav by PhilllChabbb
Bucket of Junk Shake.wav by ErikH2000
Dodge Caravan sliding door.wav by CGEffex
Sound of wood charcoal slow burning by tadiyan
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
You go for a hike on the Ridgeline Trail with Darryl and Kerri to visit a rare and special American Chestnut tree at the edge of town.
Neighborful Station is powered by You, our listeners. We invite you to join us as a Neighborful Station Town Resident. Visit our website to review our member benefits and to sign up. The transcript for this episode is also available.
Chestnuts image on episode cover courtesy of Zaytsev Artem at Flickr.
Special thanks to freesound_community at Pixabay Sounds for numerous contributions to this episode.
Cutlery Clinking Sound Effect by Soul_Serenity_Ambience at Pixabay.
The following sounds are used with permission from Freesound.org under Creative Commons 0, Attribution, or Sampling+ licenses:
autumn morning in pine forest with red deer and crows by Garuda1982
Forest Nov NL 1pm 181107_1297.flac by klankbeeld
Walk gravel 02 090928.wav by LG
Squirrel.wav by PhilllChabbb
Bucket of Junk Shake.wav by ErikH2000
Dodge Caravan sliding door.wav by CGEffex
Sound of wood charcoal slow burning by tadiyan
WindyLeaves by TimOut789
