Sleepy
Otis GrayDoze 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 | 574 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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Zzz. . . Sleep soundly to this story from 1001 Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang – "The Story of the Envious Man and of Whom Who Was Envied" zzz
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Zzz. . . Drift off to a snoozy small town short story by Saki – "The Way to the Dairy" zzz
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Zzz. . . Snooooze to this meandering novel by Arthur Machen – "The Great God Pan" zzz
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Zzz. . . boo . . . Drift off to this eerie tale by Saki – "The Music on the Hill" zzz
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I like Otis's way of reading and that he finds old books in the public domain but I don't love the ones that have dark or tragic content. They give me bad dreams. So I need to guess from the title if it's going to stay light and gentle and hope for the best.
Podcast Addict417 days agoobinray- 10/10
This show got me through so many hard times and issues with sleeping, I’m so grateful for Otis and all of the work he puts into this!
Apple Podcasts5Cy Barclay
United Kingdom23 days ago - The Moth!
Just listened to an episode of The Moth staring you! I didn’t even connect the dots until the end lol. The waiter that ended up with the $450 bottle of wine 😂♥️
Apple Podcasts5glisam
United Statesa month ago - Zzzzzz
Has helped me sleep so well, his voice quiets my usually racing brain and it’s my favorite part of my nightly routine. (My story request: the porcelain pony in the igloo bedtime stories for girls)
Apple Podcasts5Mothmage(^3^)United States2 months ago - Sleep help legend 🙌
I have only made it through to the end of 1 story so far and I’ve listened almost every night since I found this show. I listen on 0.8x playback speed. Sweet dreams 😴
Apple Podcasts5Uturutftyejd
Australia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #16 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #57 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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Apple Podcasts | #126 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
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What is Sleepy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Classic short stories and novels are read in a low, measured baritone, with a gentle introduction and brief closing remarks around the main reading. Otis Gray is the recurring narrator, choosing works by authors such as Saki, H. G. Wells, Wilkie Collins, and M. R. James. The repertoire ranges from reflective village tales and literary mysteries to science fiction, folklore, and seasonal supernatural stories. Longer works may be presented in parts, while short stories are often read at an unhurried pace suited to bedtime listening. Occasional notes of thanks, music credits, and sponsor messages accompany the readings. The distinctive appeal is the combination of recognizable classic literature with a deliberately calm delivery: listeners can... more
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Which podcasts are similar to Sleepy?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Sleepy:
1. Send Me To Sleep
2. Night Falls: Bedtime Stories For Sleep
3. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
4. The Sleepy Bookshelf
5. Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
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Sleepy launched 9 years ago and published 574 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Benjamin Boster
2. Mark Hyman, M.D.
3. GennaRose Nethercott
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