The Bright Sessions

Audio drama following therapy patients with supernatural abilities AI summary

Atypical Artists Visit website › Fiction · EN · 127 episodes · latest 2026-10-31 · explicit

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The Bright Sessions is a science fiction audio drama that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the motivations of their mysterious therapist, Dr. Bright. The show was created by Lauren Shippen and is a production of Atypical Artists. The show has seven seasons, including the previously paywalled Seasons 6 and 7, The AM Archives and The College Tapes. The Bright Sessions has been downloaded tens of millions of times and cemented itself as a classic of audio fiction. Three spin-off novels were published through Tor Teen: The Infinite Noise, A Neon Darkness, and Some Faraway Place. If you enjoy this show, check out the rest of Atypical Artists' shows!

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2015 · over 11 years
Typical length: 23 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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