The Bright Sessions

<p><strong>The Bright Sessions </strong>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. </p><p>The show was created by Lauren Shippen and is a production of <a href="https://atypicalartists.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atypical Artists</a>. The show has seven seasons, including the previously paywalled Seasons 6 and 7, <a href="https://www.atypicalartists.co/the-am-archives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The AM Archives</a> and <a href="https://www.atypicalartists.co/thecollegetapes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The College Tapes</a>. </p><p>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. </p><p>If you enjoy this show, check out the rest of Atypical Artists' shows! </p>

Therapy for the strange and unusual

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10-01
01:17

10 Years of The Bright Sessions

For more information, go to atypicalartists.co/10years and follow us on Bluesky at atypicalartists.bsky.social. Hello strange and unusual listeners - Lauren Shippen here, the creator of The Bright Sessions and voice of Sam. Unbelievably, this November 1st marks ten years since we first released the show. Over seven seasons and three books, we told a story that has been listened to tens of millions of times and that has brought so many people together in so many ways.My life is totally different now than it was 10 years ago because of this show. I fell in love with making audio drama, built a community of creative collaborators that became treasured friends and, most importantly, met all of you, virtually or in real life. I've loved hearing your stories, seeing your tattoos, and talking to you about what it means to be strange in a world that seems to reject any and all strangeness.I want to celebrate 10 years of being strange with you so, staring in April, we'll be doing livestreams every month until November with members of the cast and crew. First up, on Saturday April 26th at 4pm PT, Julia Morizawa, Briggon Snow, Anna Lore, and I will be reuniting to talk about Season 1.If you go to atypicalartists.co/10years, you can see the most up to date information and sign up for a mailing list that will give you all the livestream info you need. That link is also in the description, as is our bluesky username, if you'd like to follow us there. If you've ever had a burning question about The Bright Sessions, now is the time to ask it!Along with the livestreams, we'll also be releasing some new - and some very cool - limited run merch. And, there might be some other fun surprises along the way.I hope you'll join us on April 26th or whatever month you hear this - remember, check atypicalartists.co/10years to see the schedule! - and in the meantime, as always, stay strange.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-31
02:22

New show! TWO THOUSAND AND LATE

TWO THOUSAND AND LATE premieres September 8th, 2025. The 10 episode first season follows the story of thirty-six year old Harper who, at a dead-end in her life, is unexpectedly possessed by a demon sent to end the world. Harper isn't interested in the apocalypse, but maybe having a demon will help wake her up after years of sleepwalking through life. TWO THOUSAND AND LATE is an Atypical Artists production, executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. For more information about the show, go to harperandhavoc.com. If you'd like to support the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or by visiting atypicalartists.co/support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-08
27:09

101 - Patient #12-D-10 (Sam), Session 1

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 1 - Session 1 with Samantha Barnes, a young woman with a Level 10, Class D ability. atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-01
15:02

102 - Patient #11-A-7 (Caleb), Session 9

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 2 - Session 9 with a 16 year old empath. atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-08
18:17

103 - Patient #13-A-3 (Chloe), Session 1

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 3 - Session 1 with Chloe Turner, the daughter of the first atypical I ever met. atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-15
15:08

104 - Patient #12 (Sam), Session 2

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 4 - Session 2 with the time traveler. atypicalartists.co/support http://multitude.productions/lootcrateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-29
18:17

105 - Patient #11 (Caleb), Session 10

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 5 - Session 10 with a teenage empath. His continued exposure to a fellow student may help him learn to control his ability.  atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-06
20:42

106 - Patient #13 (Chloe), Session 2

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 6 - Session 2 with a twenty-year old mind reader.  atypicalartists.co/support http://multitude.productions/lootcrateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-13
15:04

107 - Patient #12 (Sam), Session 4

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 7 - Session 4 with a time traveler who has yet to gain control of her ability. I have only observed her ability in action once, but I hope to change that.  atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-27
16:54

108 - Patient #11 (Caleb), Session 13

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 8 - Session 13 with this Level 7 empath.  atypicalartists.co/support http://multitude.productions/lootcrateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01-03
17:42

109 - Patient #13 (Chloe), Session 5

The Bright Sessions | Season 1, Episode 9 - Session 5 with a telepath.  atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01-10
15:17

201 - Patient #5-E-3 (Damien), Session 30

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 1 - Session 30 (session 29? 31?) with my highest risk patient.  atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-02
17:50

202 - Patient #11 (Caleb), Session 15

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 2 - Session 15.  atypicalartists.co/support http://multitude.productions/lootcrateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-09
22:31

203 - Patient #12 (Sam), Session 6

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 3 - Session 6 (5? Check records) with Patient #12 - unscheduled but very welcome.  atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-16
20:36

204 - Patient #13 (Chloe), Session 6

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 4 - Session 6 with Patient #13 - we took an unscheduled month off but I think we can get back on track quickly. atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-23
17:53

205 - The Voicemail of Dr. Bright

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 5 - Voice messages left on Dr. Bright's answering machine on a Friday. (Mini episode) atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-28
05:39

206 - Patient #12 (Sam), Session 9

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 6 - Session 9 with patient twelve - she called me last night and left a strange, excited message. I gather something out of the ordinary has happened on one of her trips.  atypicalartists.co/support http://multitude.productions/lootcrateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03-30
19:00

207 - Patient #11 (Caleb), Session 19

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 7 - Session 19 with one of my teenage patients. He had big plans this weekend to tell a friend about his ability and seemed quite nervous about it. atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

04-06
17:15

208 - For SB

The Bright Sessions | Season 2, Episode 8 - Hopefully this will make things clearer for you, Sam. Just press play - JB. (Mini Episode) atypicalartists.co/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

04-08
10:14

Jac Archer

Soooooo many ethical violations. I don't like how manipulative and shady Dr. Bright is being. She intentionally induced a patient's trauma response without their consent. Effed up.

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Maz

🥱

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Gary Haggermaker

I don't consider myself a fan of anyone or anything, I don't care to meet any sort of star... but I genuinely get stoked to hear Zack Valenti acting, and I wasn't aware that he was in this episode until I heard the voice... and Gabriel, ah such an amazing writer, I could feel everyone's work in this episode... utter magic. You people truly amaze me.

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Hermes

I really can't bring myself to dislike Wadsworth. like yeah I don't "like" her but also I don't dislike her.

11-27 Reply

Hermes

"so... you had a change of heart?" "no, I just listened to it."

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