

Sleepy
Otis Gray
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
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
274 – The Swiss Family Robinson
Zzz . . . Doze off to this classic story – "The Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss zzzWant 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

Sep 24, 2023 • 51min
273 – The Joy of Cooking (Pies)
Zzz . . . snooze to this rhythmic reading from "The Joy of Cooking" zzzWant 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

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
272 – The Dilettante
Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this short story by Edith Wharton called "The Dilettante" zzzWant 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

Sep 10, 2023 • 39min
271 – Message Found in a Bottle
The podcast discusses Edgar Allan Poe's 'Message Found in a Bottle,' a rhythmic and spooky story set in a seafaring world. It covers surviving a violent storm at sea, encountering a mysterious presence, and the tumultuous waters and eerie atmosphere.

Sep 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
270 – The Roses and the Sparrows
The podcast explores the interactions between sparrows and roses, the commotion at a duck farm, and the beauty of sun, roses, and birds.

Aug 27, 2023 • 45min
269 – The Garden of Paradise
A special episode recorded at Spotify Studios features a reading of the well-known fairy tale The Garden of Paradise by Hans Christian Anderson. The tale follows the adventures of the king's son as he encounters old women who claim to be the mothers of the four winds, power to create sandstorms, and finally arrives at the majestic Garden of Paradise.

Aug 21, 2023 • 56min
268 – The Seven Vagabonds
A snoozy reading of 'The Seven Vagabonds' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a magical puppet show, encounters with mysterious strangers and an Indian visitor dressed in traditional attire.

Aug 13, 2023 • 54min
267 – The Wedding-Knell
Zzzz . . . Doze of to this short-story reading of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Wedding-Knell" zzzWant 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

Aug 6, 2023 • 1h 18min
266 – The Skylark of Space
The podcast features a sci-fi thriller story called 'The Skylark of Space' with unexpected events and intrigue. The story involves analyzing a strange phenomenon, the mystery of a greenish yellow solution, and the discovery of intra-atomic energy. Towards the end, Satan's deception comes into play.

Jul 30, 2023 • 44min
265 – The Way to Babylon
The podcast discusses the value of therapy for making big life decisions. The host encourages listeners to support the show on Patreon and mentions exclusive content. The speaker introduces a dreamlike adventure story called 'The Way to Babylon'. The characters discuss the idea of finding an amulet for further exploration. The podcast explores the former glory of Babylon and the gentle nature of its people. The children arrive at the palace in Babylon and are warmly welcomed by the queen.