25 Best Storytelling Podcasts For Adults

1. The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth's podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating...MORE Ranking #1 in Apple Charts (US)
Producer/Network The Moth
Email ****@themoth.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 29.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2008 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The NoSleep Podcast

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The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
Ranking #4 in Apple Charts (US)
Host David Cummings
Producer/Network Creative Reason Media Inc.
Email ****@thenosleeppodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 16.3KFacebook 36.8KTwitter 37.7K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Jun 2011 Get Email Contact

3. The Magnus Archives

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'Make your statement, face your fear.' The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill , featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024...MORE Ranking #7 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Jonathan Sims, Alexander J Newall
Producer/Network Rusty Quill
Email ****@rustyquill.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 13.7KFacebook 13.1KTwitter 49.6KInstagram 37.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Sleepy Bookshelf

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Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our full library of over 30 audiobooks. There is something for everyone!Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening.MORE Ranking #8 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Elizabeth Grace
Producer/Network Slumber Studios
Email ****@slumber.group
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4.7KFacebook 912Twitter 221Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Old Gods of Appalachia

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In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake...MORE Ranking #18 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Steve Shell
Producer/Network DeepNerd Media
Email ****@oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.1KFacebook 41.8KTwitter 25.4KInstagram 38.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. And That's Why We Drink

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Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!MORE Ranking #55 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Em Schulz, Christine Schiefer
Producer/Network Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 25.9K Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.MORE Ranking #60 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Kevin Allison
Producer/Network RISK!
Email ****@risk-show.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 7KFacebook 14.1KTwitter 8.5K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, I will read an old story in the public domain. So lie down, settle into your pillow, close your eyes, and let me read you a bedtime story to help you sleep. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Ranking #81 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Taesha Glasgow
Producer/Network Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow
Email ****@thepodsquad.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 1.1KTwitter 219Instagram 102 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Each week, Drift Off welcomes you with a soft, melodic voice that will help you fall asleep to bedtime stories from the public domain. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtime story.  Whether you're looking for a relaxing tale to help you unwind or a sleepy bedtime story, Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Adults  is the ultimate destination for a restful night's sleep.MORE Host Joanne DAmico
Producer/Network Joanne D'Amico
Email ****@bedtimestoriesforsleep.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boreyoutosleep/subscribe Bore You To Sleep with Teddy offers intentionally dull, calming bedtime stories for adults, read in slow, easy English from public-domain classics. Blending gentle narration, sleep-hypnosis cues, and soothing simplicity, each episode is a soft invitation to drift off. Ideal for those battling insomnia or racing thoughts. Subscribe now for quieter nights and deeper rest—you're not alone as you drift into sleep.MORE Host Teddy Sands
Producer/Network Teddy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 666Facebook 32Twitter 77Instagram 425 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

11. WTF - Stories and Advice

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Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove, are two expat hypnotherapists living in New Zealand. They love having chats with interesting people, telling crazy stories and giving hopefully good life advice. Listen if you are interested in psychology, tips for improving your mental health, sex life and relationships, WTF news, funny stories, the paranormal, book reviews, shocking listener stories, health tips and advice on how to improve your life... Warning: Adult language. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you.MORE Hosts Caroline Cranshaw, Daryl Gove
Producer/Network Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 205Facebook 2.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Grandpa's Sleep Stories For Grown-Ups

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Welcome to Millford Junction — a cozy corner of the internet where sleep stories for adults unfold in the quiet rhythm of small-town life.If you're looking for relaxing bedtime stories for grown-ups, gentle narration, and storytelling in the spirit of A Prairie Home Companion and Lake Wobegon, you're in the right place. Each tale is crafted with slow pacing, subtle humor, and nostalgic charm — perfect for unwinding, dozing off, or just finding a little peace at the end of the day.New stories are added weekly, each one a soft place to rest your thoughts...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 497 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. Story Story Night

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Because everyone has a story. Spontaneous, illuminating, electrifying, inspiring, Story Story Night is a live storytelling phenomenon that provides a forum and a format for Boise and beyond to share real experiences on stage and without notes. The nonprofit program presents a soul-stirring, all-ages flagship season. As well as Story Story Late-Night, the positively shameless, adults-only black sheep arm of the storytelling family. Plus Starry Story Night, a special event highlighting the connections between our individual points of light.MORE Producer/Network Story Story Night
Email ****@storystorynight.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 98 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western

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Wayne Sawyer is a grizzled jack-of-all-trades, helping the folk of Mercy for a mere pittance. When he meets the bizarre and enigmatic academic, Doctor Daisy Gray, they are both thrust into dangers beyond human comprehension. A queer eldritch audio drama set during the tail end of the wild west. For adult audiences only.Monthly releases.Strangekind Studio is a not-for-profit collective that spotlights diverse, intersectional stories and characters. You can support the show by leaving us a rating and spreading the word! Questions? Comments? Contact us at https://strangekindstudio.weebly...MORE Hosts ​Austin Sharp, Aurora Ave Lallemant
Producer/Network Strangekind Studio
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Chapter and Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep

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Welcome to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep.This sleep podcast offers gentle readings of timeless literature, designed to help you unwind, de-stress, and drift off peacefully. Each episode features classic stories read in a soothing voice by a real human (me), with soft pacing that creates a calm, bedtime-friendly atmosphere. Whether you just can't sleep or quiet the thoughts from your day, are trying to build a peaceful nighttime ritual, or simply enjoy classic storytelling, you'll find comfort here...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Adult Stories

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Welcome to Adult Stories Your Gateway to Sensual Escapades and Romantic Fantasies!Step into a world where desire meets storytelling. Adult Stories offers a rich collection of sensual and powerful erotic tales designed to immerse listeners in their favorite fantasies. Each episode is a carefully crafted narrative that explores the depths of passion, intimacy, and romance, making it the perfect companion for both couples and singletons alike...MORE Host Devlin Wylde
Producer/Network Wylde Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Adult Romance Stories

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Adult Romance Stories: Where Passion and Fantasies Come AliveWelcome to Adult Romance Stories, a podcast that blends the art of sensual storytelling with the allure of deep connection and untamed passion. This is your escape into a world where intimacy thrives, desires flourish, and every story feels like a whispered confession meant only for you.Each episode takes you on a seductive journey, weaving together romance and erotic fantasy in ways that charm the heart and ignite the senses...MORE Host Devlin Wylde
Producer/Network Wylde Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Fable's Adventures: Audio Stories On-the-Go

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Fable's Adventures: Audio Stories On‑the‑Go delivers short, immersive fiction for listeners who want a quick escape. Each 10 15 minute story is crafted for teens and adults who love mystery, fantasy, drama, and imaginative adventures — perfect for commutes, walks, workouts, or winding down at night.Enjoy standalone tales you can finish fast, with new stories added daily. Press play anytime you need a moment of wonder.✨ Short, engaging audio stories for life on the go.Create your own stories with the Fable's Adventures app on iOS at: https://fablesadventur.onelink.me/mlUy/fvvikn8zMORE Email ****@mundell-designs.com
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Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. The AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network

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AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network Back in the day, radio dramas were called Theatre of the Min d ; listening audiences could close their eyes and visualize the stories unfold in their heads as the audio played. Today, we have smartphones, the new entertainment platform of choice, a platform designed to deliver the rebirth of this immersive experience. The AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network is powered by a small, creative, and talented team of writers, sound designers, musicians, and voice actors who are passionate about delivering immersive and powerful entertainment experiences...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 1/5 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Bedtime Vibes - Erotic Stories for Adults

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is NSFW, adult content, created for adults. Slip under the covers and surrender to Bedtime Vibes , the erotic audio podcast designed to make you tingle, ache, and climax with every episode. Each week, you'll hear an intimate story read by a sexy narrator. Perfect for adults who crave explicit storytelling and erotic audio that makes you touch yourself while you listen, Bedtime Vibes is your weekly escape into lust, risk, and pleasure. If you would like to send any stories to include on the podcast, please email ****@gmail...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.3/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Passport to Sleep: Immersive Travel Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Welcome! We blend immersive travel storytelling with the soothing rhythm of bedtime narration. Close your eyes and travel somewhere beautiful. Each episode guides you through a real destination—its sights, sounds, flavors, and charm—woven into a gentle sleep story designed to quiet your mind and ease you into restful sleep. Our stories provide relaxation even during the day if you want a true travel story playing in the background. No chatter, no interviews, no noisy ads—just a soft, meditative escape to places worth dreaming about...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 2.7/5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact