LeVar Burton Reads

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LeVar Burton and Stitcher Visit website › Arts · EN · 191 episodes · latest 2024-05-07 · explicit

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono.

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Owner: Stitcher
Oldest episode in feed: 06/2017 · over 9 years
Typical length: 43 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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