Sleepy
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratingsDoze 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
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319 – The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
May 15, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutesZzz . . snooze to this midweek reading of a Japanese fairytale – "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
318 – This Side of Paradise
May 12, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutesZzz . . . sleep soundly to this F. Scott Fitzgerald reading from "This Side of Paradise" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
317 – Birds of Passage
May 08, 2024 15:25 - 32 minutesZzzz . . . doze off to this midweek poetry selection from Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" – "Birds of Passage" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
316 – The Wind in the Willows
May 06, 2024 00:52 - 1 hourZzz . . . Doze off to the wondrous tale of "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Hear the rest of the book on "The Daily Book Club" podcast zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more abou...
315 – The Dragon Tamers
May 01, 2024 20:51 - 39 minutesZzz . . . Drift off to this midweek short story – "The Dragon Tamers" by Edith Nesbit zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
314 – The Black Star
April 28, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutesZzz . . . Conk out to this snoozy reading of "The Black Star" by Johnston McCulley zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
313 – Under my Window
April 24, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutesZzz . . . Doze off to a series of rhythmic poems, starting with "Under My Window" by Thomas Westwood zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
312 – The Daughter of Eve
April 21, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutesZzz . . . Conk out with this snoozy reading from "Daughter of Eve" by Honoré de Balzac zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
311 – Love of Life (Part Two)
April 17, 2024 18:57 - 38 minutesZzz . . . Fall asleep to part two of this Jack London short story - "Love of Life" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
310 – The Mark of Zorro
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutesZzz . . . drift away to this swashbuckling tale – "The Mark of Zorro" by Johnston McCulley zzz Our new podcast is out today! Go listen to "The Daily Book Club" for even more wonderful stories told one chapter at a time, one day at a time. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to pa...
309 – Love of Life (Part One)
April 11, 2024 03:19 - 31 minutesZzz . . . snooze to this short story by Jack London – "Love of Life" zzz Get ready for our new podcast launching this Sunday April 14th – "The Daily Book Club" – Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else! This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on ...
308 – The Young Diana
April 07, 2024 17:06 - 53 minutesZzz . . . Get a good night's rest while listening to this snoozy reading of "The Young Diana" by Marie Corelli zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
307 – The Fisherman and his Wife
April 03, 2024 18:07 - 31 minutesZzz . . . Snooze to this midweek Grimm fairytale – "The Fisherman and his Wife" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. Want to hear an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
306 – Emily of the New Moon
March 31, 2024 16:14 - 58 minutesZzz . . . snooze soundly to the tale of "Emily of the New Moon" by L.M. Montgomery zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox! Eat well, sleep well. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code sleepy to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
305 – The Prophet
March 27, 2024 20:49 - 29 minutesZzz . . . conk out to this midweek reading of "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo at the top of this Spotify page on the banner. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
304 – Something New
March 24, 2024 17:05 - 44 minutesZzz . . . conk out to a rhythmic reading of "Something New" by P.G. Wodehouse zzz This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/otis (all lowercase) and grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Want an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 or follow the blue Spotify banner on the show page to unlock ad-free Sleepy episodes. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
303 – The Fiery Dragon
March 20, 2024 23:15 - 39 minutesZzz . . . Sleep soundly to this snoozy midweek reading of "The Fiery Dragon" by Edith Nesbit zzz Want to listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2, or click the blue Sleepy logo in the banner on the top of this Spotify page. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
302 – The Water Babies
March 18, 2024 00:32 - 42 minutesZzz . . . Drift off to "The Water Babies" by Charles Kingsley zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
301 – The Colour of Life
March 13, 2024 22:47 - 28 minutesZzz . . . Snooze soundly to this midweek essay reading of "The Colour of Life" by Alice Meynell zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2, or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of the Sleepy Spotify page to unlock them! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
300 – Two Hours of Edith Wharton
March 10, 2024 09:00 - 2 hoursZzz . . . For our 300th episode, enjoy this suuuper long snoozy collection of stories by "Edith Wharton" zzz Stories: Roman Fever, Summer, The Dilettante, The Writing of Fiction Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to Patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
299 – Paul Bunyan and his Loggers
March 07, 2024 01:16 - 31 minutesZzz . . . doze off to this midweek collection of poems - "Paul Bunyan and his Loggers" by Cloice and Otis Howd zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 or click the blue Sleepy logo on the Sleepy Spotify page banner to unlock them. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
298 – William Tell Told Again
March 04, 2024 02:50 - 53 minutesZzz . . . Fall asleep to the classic Swiss legend of "William Tell Told Again" by P.G. Wodehouse zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2, or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of the Sleepy Spotify page. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
297 – The Island of the Nine Whirlpools
February 28, 2024 22:03 - 40 minutesZzz . . . Conk out with this midweek short story – "The Island of the Nine Whirlpools" by Edith Nesbit Want an ad free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of Sleepy's Spotify page to unlock all episodes. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
296 – A Study in Scarlet
February 26, 2024 03:29 - 1 hourZzz . . . snooze to this Sherlock Holmes classic - "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/otis (all lowercase) and grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Want an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 or follow the blue Spotify banner on the show page to unlock ad-free Sleepy episodes. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices...
295 – The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child
February 21, 2024 17:05 - 42 minutesIntroducing "Short Story Wednesdays" ! Every Wednesday, snooze to a short story read by Otis. This week, an old Japanese fairytale called "The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child" zzz To listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy, click on the blue sleepy logo on banner at the top of your Spotify page, or go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
294 – Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart
February 18, 2024 15:13 - 44 minutesZzz . . . Doze off to this wonderful short story from "Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart" by GennaRose Nethercott zzz Get your copy of "Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart" at your independent book store, wherever books or sold, or right here: Paperback: https://bit.ly/49jcwlM Audiobook: https://adbl.co/3wjsVbc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
293 – The Patchwork Girl of Oz
February 11, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutesZzz . . . snooze to "The Patchwork Girl of Oz" by L. Frank Baum zzz Want to hear the ad free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
292 – The Book of Bread
February 04, 2024 20:44 - 40 minutesZzz . . . sleepy sweetly to this rhythmic reading from "The Book of Bread" by Owen Simmons zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of the Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 or click the blue Sleepy logo banner at the top of the Spotify page to unlock ad-free episodes! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
291 – Women in Love
January 29, 2024 01:41 - 37 minutesZzz . . . drift off to the story of "Women in Love" by D.H. Lawrence zzz This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/otis (all lowercase) and grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Want an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 or follow the blue Spotify banner on the show page to unlock ad-free Sleepy episodes. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
290 – Hardy Boys - "The Shore Road Mystery"
January 22, 2024 02:17 - 1 hourZzz . . . Conk out to this classic reading from the Hardy Boys series, "The Shore Road Mystery," written by Franklin W. Dixon zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Click the banner above on Spotify to unlock episodes, or go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
289 – The Mystery of the Blue Train
January 14, 2024 20:57 - 57 minutesZzz . . . Snooze to Agatha Christie's "The Mystery of the Blue Train" zzz Try the wondrous under-pillow SLEEPBAR from Dusker. Go to www.dusker.com and use code SLEEPY for 15% off your order today. Want to be a patron of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio - thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
288 – The House at Pooh Corner
January 07, 2024 23:34 - 47 minutesZzz . . . Sleep soundly to this reading of "The House at Pooh Corner" by A.A. Milne zzz Want to hear the ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
287 – 2 Hours of Jane Austen
December 31, 2023 22:29 - 2 hoursZzz . . . Drift off to over two full hours of snoozy Jane Austen readings – "Emma," "Northanger Abbey," "Lady Susan," and "Pride & Prejudice" zzz Want to hear the ad-free version of the show? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
286 – When the Yule Log Burns
December 24, 2023 19:09 - 39 minutesZzz. . . Merry Christmas sleepyheads. Here's a cozy reading of "When the Yule Log Burns" by Leona Dalrymple zzz Pledge to my fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders! I'll be taking the Coney Island Polar Plunge on Jan 1st, 2024 and am raising money! Here's the link, appreciate you: https://runsignup.com/sleepyotis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
285 – Beasley's Christmas Party
December 17, 2023 19:28 - 41 minutesZzz . . . sleep soundly to this holiday reading of "Beasley's Christmas Party" by Booth Tarkington Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
284 – The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King
December 10, 2023 16:47 - 50 minutesZzz . . . drift off to this holiday reading of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King" by E.T.A. Hoffman zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
283 – The Romance of a Christmas Card
December 03, 2023 16:15 - 52 minutesZzz . . . snooze to this holiday reading – "The Romance of a Christmas Card" by Kate Douglas Wiggin zzz Want to listen to the ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
282 – In the Court of King Arthur
November 26, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutesZzz. . . slip away into la-la land with this snoozy reading of "In the Court of King Arthur" by Samuel E. Lowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
281 – The First Men in the Moon
November 19, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutesZzz . . . Sleep to this snoozy reading of "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge a couple bucks! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
280 – The House on the Borderland
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutesZzz . . . Drift off to the ethereal tale of "The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson zzz Sleepy is now on TikTok for little moments of zen: @sleepyotis1 Become a patron of the show and listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy by going to patreon.com/sleepyradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
279 – Rascal the Raccoon's NF Adventures
November 05, 2023 21:14 - 36 minutesZzz. . Doze off to this lovely book written by Sierra J Miller – "Rascal Raccoon's NF Advenutres" a book written for anyone living with a chronic illness zzz Link to buy "Rascal Raccoon's NF Adventures": amazon.com/Rascal-Raccoons-Adventures-Sierra-Miller/dp/B0CDNGN9LZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
278 – The Fall of the House of Usher
October 29, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutesBoo zzzz . . . snooze to this spooky reading of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allen Poe Want to listen to an ad-free version of the show, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
277 – A Face at the Window
October 22, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutesBoooo zzzz . . . drift away to this spooky October reading of "A Face at the Window" by Hume Nisbet zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/seepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
276 – The Haunted Station
October 16, 2023 02:30 - 1 hourBoooo . . . sleep soundly to this spooky October reading of "The Haunted Station" by Hume Nisbet zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of the show? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
275 – The Vampire Maid
October 08, 2023 16:40 - 29 minutesBooooo . . . doze off to this spooky October reading of "The Vampire Maid" by Hume Nisbit zzz Want to be a patron and hear an ad-free verison of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
274 – The Swiss Family Robinson
October 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourZzz . . . Doze off to this classic story – "The Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
273 – The Joy of Cooking (Pies)
September 24, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutesZzz . . . snooze to this rhythmic reading from "The Joy of Cooking" zzz Want to hear an ad-free verison of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
272 – The Dilettante
September 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourZzz . . . Sleep soundly to this short story by Edith Wharton called "The Dilettante" zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
271 – Message Found in a Bottle
September 10, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutesZzz . . . Snooze to this sea-faring short story from Edgar Allen Poe, "Message Found in a Bottle" zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyadio and donate $2! Thanks, sweetest of dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
270 – The Roses and the Sparrows
September 03, 2023 17:18 - 1 hourZzzz. . . Doze off to this Hans Christian Andersen short story, "The Roses and the Sparrows" zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices