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Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories

Podcast · www.sleepwave.fm · EN
Hosted by Karissa Vacker

Sleep Wave, hosted by Karissa Vacker, offers original guided sleep meditations and bedtime stories alongside short Wednesday Wisdom reflections. It has 324 episodes released roughly every two days, with typical episodes running about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories

Nightly sleep audience engaged with calming, ad-tolerant bedtime listening

  • Over 1,100 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal a loyal, engaged listener base
  • Episodes arrive every two days with a steady mix of meditations and bedtime stories
  • Clean, family-friendly content suits wellness, sleep and relaxation brands
Best forsleep aidswellness appsherbal tea or bedtime products
Watch forListeners pay for a premium tier to avoid ads, so ad receptivity may be lower than in general-audience shows.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness45%
Mental Health40%
Alternative Health15%
Formats
guided meditation, solo narrative bedtime story, short solo reflection
Tone
calming, gentle
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
28 to 50 minutes for meditations and stories, under 10 minutes for mini episodes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 1,166 maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a show of this size and a Megaphone host, cadence and a Premium tier.
Audience asks abouthow to fall asleep fasterhow to manage bedtime anxietyhow to stay asleep through the night
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
70%women
30%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
SleepiestSleepiest+
Categories promoted
sleep apps, meditation apps
Affiliate links
Yes

The description and website link to a Supercast premium subscription for ad-free listening and bonus episodes, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover sleep, anxiety, caregiving and nostalgic bedtime stories, with no explicit flags and no mature content cues.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Relax and fall asleep with Guided Sleep Meditations and Sleepy Stories, hosted by me Karissa Vacker, an award-winning voice and meditation guide. We'll bring you an original Sleep Meditation and a Sleepy Story every week. Become a Premium member of Sleep Wave for access to over 100 bonus episodes and ad free listening via: https://sleepwave.supercast.com/
Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories

Sleep Wave is a podcast from the creators of the Sleepiest sleep app, hosted by Karissa Vacker, an award-winning voice actor and meditation guide according to the show's website. The show publishes original sleep meditations, bedtime stories and short Wednesday Wisdom reflections, with 324 episodes released roughly every two days and typical episodes between 28 and 50 minutes long.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,166 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listener figures are estimates: about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults interested in sleep and stress relief, a basis drawn from the Apple ratings count and the show's cadence.

The show carries no visible sponsors in the feed and instead promotes its Sleepiest+ premium subscription for ad-free listening. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode, suited to sleep, wellness and bedtime brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories

How much does Sleep Wave charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement booked.

What is Sleep Wave about?

Sleep Wave offers original guided sleep meditations, bedtime stories and short Wednesday Wisdom reflections, hosted by Karissa Vacker, designed to help listeners fall asleep and manage stress.

How do I contact Sleep Wave about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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