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Lately, my insomnia has been working overtime. The kind where you’re staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., replaying your entire life while the clock keeps ticking. At this point, counting sheep feels like a joke, and while babbling brook soundtracks are technically relaxing, they’re just not cutting it for me.
What does work? Podcasts. There’s something about the soft hum of people talking—low, steady, and just interesting enough—that knocks me out faster than any sleep app ever could. If you’re also tired of being tired, these are the best podcasts to fall asleep to when your brain refuses to power down and you’re desperate for some quality Zzzs.
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Drifting Off With Joe Pera
Drifting Off with Joe Pera
Sleepy bedtime tales with a small dash of humor? Sign me up! Joe Pera is on a mission to hypnotize you to sleep, and he does so with effortless charisma and wit.
Sleep With Me
Sleep With Me
Designed to lull listeners to sleep, this high-rated podcast follows the purposefully monotone voice of Drew Ackerman, as he tells tales that are bound to knock you out. It’s been a fan favorite for insomniacs since 2013, when it first hit the App Store. You’ll wake up feeling endlessly refreshed!
Nothing Much Happens
Nothing Much Happens
Well, folks, the title says it all. Nothing much happens in these snooze-worthy stories, which certainly won’t keep you up at night. The relaxing voice and boring stories will put you to bed in no time, offering a blissful night of uninterrupted sleep.
Sleepy
Sleepy
I love Sleepy because it’s basically a melatonin supplement and an audiobook platform all rolled into one. What more could you ask for in an app, really? The narrator tells classic tales by the likes of Charles Dickens and Emily Brontë, with the most soothing voice imaginable. So cozy!
Phoebe Reads a Mystery
Phoebe Reads a Mystery
Phoebe Judge is widely praised for her ASMR-style voice, which has a knack for relaxing listeners to the point of sleepy unconsciousness. It’s perfect for listeners who prefer a feminine touch as they descend into slumber with all the warmth and fuzzies.
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Boring Books for Bedtime
While the title of the podcast may be offensive to the authors of said “boring books”, it does a world of good for listeners who are battling insomnia. It’s the ultimate way to fill up your GoodReads page, isn't it? Win-win, if you ask me!
The New Yorker: Fiction
Perhaps you’re one of those individuals who needs a dash of stimulation in order to successfully fall asleep. If so, you’re definitely going to want to give The New Yorker: Fiction a listen. The voices are calming and relaxing enough for slumber, but the conversations are genuinely engaging.
Game of Drones podcast
Game of Drones
Drift off to Westeros with the sleep aid podcast Game of Drones. This hilariously soothing show recaps Game of Thrones episodes in the most low-energy, monotone way possible—designed specifically to help you fall asleep. Somehow, hearing about dragons, betrayals, and the Iron Throne delivered in a drowsy drawl is oddly calming. Iconic!Follow us on Facebook for more entertainment ideas!
