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Ages 2–4Ages 5–7 Bedtime & Calm

Goodnight, World!

About the show

Alan and Nina from Sesame Street lead bedtime adventures that teach kids how to calm their minds and drift off to sleep.

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With a whole world to explore, it's no surprise that winding down can be a challenge for curious little ones. In Goodnight, World! a new sleepcast for children from Headspace Studios and Sesame Street, listeners can join Alan, Nina, and our friends from Sesame Street on amazing adventures in their imaginations. Along the way, they’ll learn how to calm their minds and bodies down to help them get ready for quiet moments and bedtime.

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 2–7
Network
Headspace Studios, Sesame Street
Format
Listen in any order
Typical length
20 min
Episodes
26
Seasons
2 seasons
Topics
Education

Episodes

26 episodes

  1. Season 2 of Goodnight, World! Now Available!

    1 min 21 September 2023

    You can now enjoy 12 new calming, imaginary adventures. Listen today on the Headspace App!

  2. Elmo’s Farmhouse Holiday

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Elmo can’t wait for his family’s winter festivities tomorrow. But before a happy holiday, a monster needs a good night’s rest. Babysitter Nina and Elmo use their imaginations to unwind before bed on this snowy evening.

  3. Abby Flies Up the Beanstalk

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Isn’t it a beautiful day for a fairy tea party up high in the sky? Join Nina and Abby as they imagine all the magical things in the giant’s castle, from talking teapots to dancing brooms and singing clocks.

  4. Grover Explores the Jungle

    20 min 11 March 2024

    The jungle may be far from Sesame Street, but not when we use our imaginations! Join Explorer Grover and Nina for a wild jungle expedition, complete with colorful toucans, gigantic waterfalls, and adorable baby leopard cubs.

  5. Bert and Ernie’s Fall Day on the Farm

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Hot apple cider, picking giant pumpkins, and petting the fun farm animals — it’s the best fall day ever. Let’s imagine a day at the apple orchard, and all of the beautiful fall colors, with Nina, Bert, Ernie, and his rubber duckie.

  6. Gabrielle & Elmo Help in the Cozy Kitchen

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Family dinners are so yummy, and so much fun. Gabrielle, Elmo, and Nina imagine helping Grandma Nell prepare for her famous Sunday meal, from the soothing sounds to the yummy smells of the kitchen.

  7. Grocer Grover Takes a Break

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Taking a break isn’t giving up — it’s recharging our energy to do what we love. While Grocer Grover takes a much-needed break from delivering groceries to his neighbors, let’s imagine the vibrant sights and sounds of the bustling grocery store.

  8. Bert & Ernie’s Starry Night Sweep Up

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Before making our way home for a good night’s sleep, let’s imagine tidying up from the Sesame Street spring carnival with all of our favorite neighborhood friends.

  9. Elmo’s Underwater Adventure

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Grab your scuba suit and use your imagination to swim with Elmo through the sparkling underwater castles, dancing plants, and shiny bubbles in Dorothy’s fish bowl.

  10. Bert and Ernie at the Beach

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Feel your feet in the sand, hear the big waves crash, and build as many beautiful sandcastles as you’d like. Imagine a perfect summer day on the beach with Bert, Ernie, and Nina.

  11. Grover & Gabrielle’s Sunset Playdate

    20 min 11 March 2024

    As everyone on Sesame Street is falling asleep, a whole new world is waking up. Join Nina, Grover, and Gabrielle as they watch the sunset in Gabrielle’s backyard, and use their imaginations to continue their playdate even after the sun goes down.

  12. Elmo & Tango at the Puppy Salon

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Imagination lets us be whatever we want — even a professional doggie stylist. Join Nina and Elmo as they imagine working at the puppy salon, helping Elmo’s puppy Tango and all the cute neighborhood pups feel fresh and sparkling clean.

  13. Abby & Gabrielle in Rainday Bike Shop

    20 min 11 March 2024

    Nina’s outside working on Grover’s bike when it starts pouring rain. What’ll she do until the clouds clear up? Join Gabrielle and Abby as they imagine the most spectacular bike shop of their dreams.

  14. Elmo To The Moon

    21 min 7 November 2021

    Alan is the best babysitter on Sesame Street, and tonight he’s got a very special bedtime story for Elmo Get cozy in your bed and join Alan and Elmo on the trip of a lifetime, as Elmo soars through outer space to visit all of Earth’s neighbors

  15. Abby & Rudy in Once Upon a Library

    23 min 24 October 2021

    Abby & Rudy are so excited about going to the library with their mommy But before they do they have to practice being very quiet and take a nap Get cozy in your bed and join Alan, Abby & Rudy as they imagine a library full of any wonderful book you could imagine

  16. Big Bird in The Museum

    24 min 10 October 2021

    Big Bird visits Alan at Hooper’s to share about his exciting day at the Sesame Street Art Museum! He’s so excited, he’s having a hard time settling down for bedtime He wants to go back to see the paintings! Get cozy in your bed and join Alan and Big Bird as they visit a very special art museum… in their imaginations

  17. Farmer Grover Needs a Nap

    21 min 26 September 2021

    Alan’s got an exciting day planned: a trip to visit Farmer Grover for a very special treat! But when he gets to the farm, Farmer Grover is very sleepy from all of his chores Get cozy in your bed as Alan and Farmer Grover say sweet dreams to all the animals as the farm settles down for a nap

  18. Elmo Helps Out at Hooper’s Store

    21 min 12 September 2021

    Alan’s getting Hooper’s ready to lock up for the night, but tonight he has the best helper on Sesame Street with him - Elmo! Get cozy in your bed as Alan and Elmo say goodnight to Hooper’s Store

  19. The Count’s Bedtime Castle

    25 min 29 August 2021

    Alan heads over to The Count’s castle to find all the batty bats and sleepy sheep already counted! Get cozy in your bed as Alan and The Count find a new way to drift off tonight

  20. Abby & Rudy Under The Stars

    21 min 15 August 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Abby, Rudy and Alan in tonight’s episode, as Abby and Rudy remember their camping trip and when they got to sleep under the stars at Monster State Park!

  21. Bert & Ernie & The Clean Machines

    23 min 1 August 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Bert & Ernie and Alan in tonight’s episode, as Bert & Ernie get cozy in freshly washed sheets and blankets

  22. Super Grover Flies High

    20 min 18 July 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Super Grover and Alan in tonight's episode, as Super Grover saves the day and soars through fluffy clouds in his imagination

  23. Big Bird, Big City

    20 min 4 July 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Big Bird, Radar and Alan in tonight's episode, as they help Big Bird’s friend, country bird Henry, fall asleep to the sounds of a quiet city

  24. Elmo's Choo Choo

    21 min 20 June 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Elmo and Alan In tonight's episode, as they imagine a slow train ride through the countryside

  25. Abby's Fairy Garden

    20 min 13 June 2021

    Get cozy in your bed and join Abby and Alan as they imagine the most magical fairy garden

  26. Introducing: Goodnight, World!

    2 min 2 June 2021

    Join your favorite friends on Sesame Street as we say, Goodnight, World! In this new podcast, we’ll learn lots of fun ways to calm little ones down for bed, and go on fantastic adventures in our imaginations as we travel to amazing places and say, Goodnight, World! Subscribe now to get new episodes as soon as they’re live

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