
Doze off to classic stories with Sleepy. Each week, baritone host Otis Gray reads old books in a low, rhythmic tone to lull you into a deep slumber so you can have a fresh start the next day. Sweet dreams. Zzzzzz
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 550 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Zzz . . . Take a snooze to this sleepy reading of "The Broad Highway" by Jeffery Farnol zzz
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Zzz . . . Sleep deep to this snoozy reading of "Afloat and Ashore" by James Fennimore Cooper zzz
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Zzz . . . Drift off to this snoozy short story reading – "Of the Sky and Some Rosemary" by Zona Gale zzz
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Dreamy voice. Dreamy stories. Sleepy me. I never make it past 10-15 mins. Best sleep podcast by far. Thank you Otis 🫶🏼
Anything by Enid Blyton would be magical.
Hi Otis. I’m a big fan of you. But you have helped me sleep MUCH better. I used to have a lot of nightmares but now I have a few nightmares a year. Thanks to you and your podcast I can sleep better. So thank you so very much for your help and for your time reading these books and I appreciate you for the time you’ve spent reading these books. It help me and can help a lot of other people and people who also have trouble sleeping and having nightmares as well. So thank you for your help, time and... more
It’s kind of hard to understand what he is saying and the voice that he is using sounds a little bit weird to be fair
I’m only listening to this podcast because my parents made me
I like this podcast a lot, but there is too many things before you get to the story. Other than that, its a great podcast!
Your reading always helps me sleep. Your voice and story selection are often part of my nightly ritual to sleep deeply. For that I thank you so very much.
Just as an FYI, one of your stories, Thousand and One Nights, which I was very excited you were reading, was ruinef for me because you mispronounced Shaherzad’s name throughout your reading. I had to stop listening to my dismay.
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Listeners gravitate to a calm, baritone narration that guides them to sleep by blending long-form readings of classic literature with gentle commentary and sponsor notes. Episodes feature a steady cadence reading works from a wide range of authors, often pairing immersive, lullaby-like delivery with cozy personal reflections and brief ads at natural pauses. The format tends to emphasize mood, atmosphere, and reliable sleep cues, with seasonal themes and fan engagement helping to sustain a long-running nightly routine. A notable strength is the consistent, soothing voice and careful pacing that many listeners describe as essential for drifting off, making it a strong pick for those who want literature, minimal friction during ads, and a reli... more
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