Sleepy

322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratings

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

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269 – The Garden of Paradise

August 27, 2023 22:10 - 45 minutes

Zzz . . . Conk out to this extra sleepy reading of "The Garden of Paradise" by Hans Christian Andersen zzz Want to subscribe to 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

268 – The Seven Vagabonds

August 21, 2023 00:48 - 56 minutes

Zzz . . . Drift off to this snoozy reading of "The Seven Vagabonds" by Nathaniel Hawthorne zzz Want to listen to 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

267 – The Wedding-Knell

August 13, 2023 19:05 - 54 minutes

Zzzz . . . Doze of to this short-story reading of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Wedding-Knell" zzz 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

266 – The Skylark of Space

August 06, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Zoom off to sleepyland with this sci-fi reading of "The Skylark of Space" by E. E. Smith zzz Want to listen to 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

265 – The Way to Babylon

July 30, 2023 18:07 - 44 minutes

Zzz . . . Drift off to this sleepy reading of "The Way to Babylon" by Edith Nesbit zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of the show and be a part of making it? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

264 – The Grand Babylon Hotel

July 23, 2023 14:21 - 51 minutes

Zzz . . . Drift off to a rhythmic reading of "The Grand Babylon Hotel" by Arnold Bennett zzz Want to listen to 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

263 – Roman Fever

July 16, 2023 18:19 - 45 minutes

Zzz. . . Drift off to this juicy short story by Edith Wharton – "Roman Fever" zzz 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

262 – Rainbow Valley

July 09, 2023 19:30 - 43 minutes

Zzz . . . Conk out to this sleepy continuation fo the Anne of Green Gables series – "Rainbow Valley" by L.M. Montgomery zzz Want to support Sleepy and listen to an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

261 – Ozma of Oz

July 02, 2023 18:08 - 52 minutes

Zzz . . . Snooze soundly to a sleepy reading of "Ozma of Oz" by L. Frank Baum zzz Want to hear 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

260 – The Emperor's New Clothes

June 25, 2023 16:55 - 51 minutes

Zzz . . . Snooze to this sleepy reading of "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen – Happy Pride Month zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

259 – The Little Mermaid, a Pride Month Reading

June 18, 2023 19:35 - 51 minutes

Zzzz. . . Doze off to the snoozy tale of "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen zzz Want to listen to 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

258 – Pride Month Special – Emily Dickinson's Poetry

June 11, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Happy Pride Month! Doze off to this melodic collection of poems by Emily Dickinson zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepy radio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

257 – The Man Who Was Thursday

June 04, 2023 17:39 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . conk out to this rhythmic reading of "The Man Who Was Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton zzz Want to listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

256 – The Lost World

May 28, 2023 21:28 - 42 minutes

Zzz . . . Doze off to the novel that inspired Jurassic Park – "The Lost World" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle zzz Want to listen to 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

255 – The Golden Bowl

May 21, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Conk out to this super boring reading of "The Golden Bowl" by Henry James zzz Want to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy and be part of making 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

254 – The Voice of the Turtle

May 14, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . . Drift off to a snoozy reading of "The Voice of the Turtle" by W. Somerset Maugham zzz Want to hear an ad free version of Sleepy and be a part of making 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

253 – The Blue Castle

May 07, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Fall deep asleep to this snoozy reading of "The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery 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

252 – Space Viking

April 30, 2023 19:31 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Snooze deeply to this sci-fi reading of "Space Viking" by H. Beam Piper zzz Wanna 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

251 – O Pioneers!

April 24, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes

Zzz . . . Drift off to this sleepy reading of "O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather zzz Want to hear an ad-free version of Sleepy and support 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

250 – Little Fuzzy

April 16, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Conk out to this snoozy sci-fi reading of "Little Fuzzy" by H. Beam Piper zzz Want to listen to the ad-free Sleepy and be a part of making 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

249 – Erewhon

April 10, 2023 01:19 - 41 minutes

Zzzz . . . Doze off to the classic satire "Erewhon" by Samuel Butler zzz Want to be a patron and listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

248 – The Velveteen Rabbit

April 02, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour

Zzz. . . Drift off to this snoozy reading of "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams zzz Want to support Sleepy and listen to 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

247 – Hudibras

March 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour

Zzz. . . Doze off to the epic poem "Hudibras" by Samuel Butler zzz Want to be a part of making Sleepy and listen to and ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2. Thanks y'all zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

246 – Emily of New Moon

March 19, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Snooze while Otis reads from L.M. Montgomery's "Emily of New Moon" zzz Want to be a part of making Sleepy and listen to an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

245 – Four-Day Planet

March 12, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour

Zzzz . . . Enjoy the extra hour from daylight savings with this snoozy reading of "Four-Day Planet" by H. Beam Piper zzz Want to be a patron of the show and listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

244 – Anne of Avonlea

March 05, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . sleep deeply to this snoozy reading of "Anne of Green Gables" and "Anne of Avonlea" by L.M. Montgomery zzz Want to be a patron and listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

243 – Robin Hood and the Tinker

February 26, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . conk out to the tale of "Robin Hood and the Tinker" by Howard Pyle zzz Want to be a part of making Sleepy and listen to the ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

242 – The Story of the Envious Man and of Him Who Was Envied

February 20, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Fall asleep to this folk tale from 1001 Arabian Nights – "The Story of the Envious Man and of Him Who Was Envied" by Andrew Lang zzz Want to be a part of making the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 for a totally ad-free version of Sleepy. Thanks and sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

241 – How the First Letter was Written

February 12, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Fall asleep while Otis reads Rudyard Kipling's short story "How the First Letter was Written" zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

240 – In Search of Lost Time

February 05, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour

Zzzz . . conk out while Otis reads the outrageously boring words of "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust zzz To become a patron and listen to the ad-free version of the show, just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks zzzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

239 – Flower Fables

January 29, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes

Zzz . . . doze off to the summery words of "Flower Fables" by Louisa May Alcott zzz Want to become a patron of Sleepy an have an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month. Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

238 – The Labors of Hercules

January 22, 2023 19:31 - 1 hour

Zzzz . . . drift off to the snoozy myth of Hercules and his twelve labors zzz If you want to be part of making Sleepy and are interested in an ad-free version of the show, just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2 a month! Thanks zzzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

237 – These Old Shades

January 16, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . . Drift off while Otis reads "These Old Shades" by Georgette Heyer zzz To become a patron of Sleepy and listen to an ad-free version of the show, go to Patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge just two bucks a month. Thanks y'all zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

236 – Twilight Sleep

January 08, 2023 20:22 - 56 minutes

Zzz . . . Snooze soundly while Otis reads "Twilight Sleep" – a meandering novel by Edith Nesbit zzz If you'd like to be a part of making the show, just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate even $1 a month to have your name read in the opening credits of the next episode zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

235 – The Big Four

January 01, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Catch some z's in this new year with a reading of Agatha Christie's mystery "The Big Four" zzz This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp Therapy Online. Get unstuck, with BetterHelp. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sleepy This episode is also sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/sleepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

234 – Old Christmas Stories

December 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Drift off to this holiday collection of stories from Washington Irving, "Old Christmas" zzzz This episode is sponsored by MedCline. Get 20% off when you go to MedCline.com/sleepy Sleepy is also sponsored by Innovative Extracts. Visit their website www.ie-cbd.com to get 40% off today by using promo code SLEEPY at checkout. Lastly, Sleepy is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp – for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/sleepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

233 – The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

December 24, 2022 17:35 - 47 minutes

Zzz . . . Catch some Christmas z's to this reading of "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

232 – What the Bell Saw and Said

December 24, 2022 17:31 - 45 minutes

Zzz . . . Drift off to this Christmas reading of "What the Bell Saw and Said" by Louisa May Alcott zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp zzz – for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/sleepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

231 – The Christmas Masquerade

December 24, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this holiday reading of "The Christmas Masquerade" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman zzz This episode is prouldy sponsored by Shopify. Have you always had an idea for a business but don't know where to start? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce tool that might change your life. Sign up for a FREE trial at www.shopify.com/otis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

230 – The Plymouth Express Affair

December 24, 2022 17:28 - 50 minutes

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to Agatha Christie's "The Plymouth Express Affair" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp zzz – for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/sleepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

229 – The Children's Joke

December 24, 2022 17:05 - 41 minutes

Zzz . . . Catch some much needed z's to this snoozy reading of Louisa May Alcott's short story, "The Children's Joke" zzz Want to be a patron of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $1 for a shoutout on the next episode! Thank's y'all, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

228 – Little Marie of Lehon

November 13, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour

Zzzz tonight, conk out to a snoozy whimsical short story – "Little Marie of Lehon" by Louisa May Alcott zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

227 – The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge

November 06, 2022 20:33 - 45 minutes

Zzz . . . Doze off to this snoozy reading of Agatha Christie's "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" zzz This episode is prouldy sponsored by Shopify. Have you always had an idea for a business but don't know where to start? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce tool that might change your life. Sign up for a FREE trial at www.shopify.com/otis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

226 – The Vampyre

October 30, 2022 18:16 - 45 minutes

Boooooo . . . Happy Halloween sleepyheads. Tonight, a snoozy spooky reading of "The Vampyre" by John William Polidori zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp zzz – for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/sleepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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