Sleepy is a bedtime podcast hosted by Otis Gray, who reads classic and old-fashioned books in a low, rhythmic voice to help listeners fall asleep. The show has 565 episodes published roughly every 3.6 days, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of $90 to $625 per episode.
A sleep-focused audience with a 500-plus episode back catalogue and a 4.7 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,928 ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating an engaged and established listener base.
- Episodes run about 49 minutes and release weekly, so a sponsor reaches listeners nightly over a long run.
- Listeners come to the show at bedtime, suiting sleep, wellness and relaxation brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo narration, serialized reading, classic literature read-aloud
- Tone
- soothing, calm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are classic public-domain literature with no explicit flags; the show is explicit 0 in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sleepyradio.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1349652154 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML3332065614 |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 566 – The Crystal Egg – Part Two | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| 565 – The Crystal Egg – Part One | 2026-10-12 | 40 min |
| 564 – The Gray Man | 2026-10-07 | 30 min |
| 563 – Sweeney Todd | 2026-10-04 | 58 min |
| 562 – The News from Petersham | 2026-09-30 | 49 min |
| 561 – Early Autumn | 2026-09-28 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
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
About Sleepy
Sleepy is a bedtime podcast hosted by Otis Gray, who reads old books in a low, rhythmic baritone to help listeners drift off to sleep. According to the show website, the host is a baritone reader and the show is a weekly bedtime podcast, with new episodes released regularly and typical episodes running close to 50 minutes. The show has 565 episodes in its feed, and its Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,928 ratings with a 4.7 average.
Listeners are likely adults who use audio to wind down at night, and the show's ratings suggest a sizeable and loyal following; these audience figures are estimates based on the rating count and show age, not published download numbers. The feed contains no sponsor mentions, so the show appears to run without advertising at present.
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits sleep, wellness and relaxation brands looking for a calm, long-running audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sleepy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sleepy
How much does Sleepy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ from this estimate.
What is Sleepy about?
Sleepy is a bedtime podcast hosted by Otis Gray, who reads classic and old-fashioned books in a calm voice to help listeners fall asleep. It releases new episodes about every three to four days.
How do I contact Sleepy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked contact to reach the host about a sponsorship.
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