The Bright Sessions

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The Bright Sessions

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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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  1. 701 - Qui Tu Vis Esse

    EPISODE 1

    701 - Qui Tu Vis Esse

    The College Tapes | It's the fall semester of Senior year, and things are getting weird at Yale. When Adam comes across something he shouldn't have inside his favorite library, he makes a decision to reach back into his past. Please visit thecollegetapes.com for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  2. 702 - Insolita Res

    EPISODE 2

    702 - Insolita Res

    The College Tapes | It's another day at BU for Caleb. He's got his college friends, a new freshman to take under his wing, and he's doing what he can to keep things in the past. But something is making this year of big life decisions different for him...and a phone call from his ex makes things complicated. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  3. 703 - Audiam Campanis

    EPISODE 3

    703 - Audiam Campanis

    The College Tapes | It's an awkward reunion when Caleb arrives at Yale. But when bells toll, Atypical suspicions storm, and the unexplainable sends Caleb and Adam into a night they'll never forget. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  4. 704 - Malus Denarius

    EPISODE 4

    704 - Malus Denarius

    The College Tapes | CONTENT WARNING: This episode of The College Tapes contains coerced experimentation and panic attacks. Listener discretion is advised. Oliver returns to Boston (and Mark), bringing secrets, a sketchy arranged meeting, and a lot of baggage. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  5. 705 - Infernum Septimana

    EPISODE 5

    705 - Infernum Septimana

    The College Tapes | A week in Boston. Caleb deals with the aftermath of his weekend with Adam, he talks through a bombshell with Frankie, tries to get life back to normal...but where is Ben? For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  6. 706 - Mortalis Deorum

    EPISODE 6

    706 - Mortalis Deorum

    The College Tapes | Adam arrives in Boston, and tensions are high between him and the BU friends...but nowhere near as tense as thing between him and Caleb. But their friend is missing and things have gotten serious. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min
  7. 707 - Caduceus

    EPISODE 7

    707 - Caduceus

    The College Tapes | Caleb and Adam each seek advice from the formidable female figures in their lives while The AM comes into the picture. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
  8. 708 - Non Facias Malum

    EPISODE 8

    708 - Non Facias Malum

    The College Tapes | Research in Adam's favorite library is the least of his and Caleb's problems when space and time decide to throw a wrench into everything. For more information, please visit thecollegetapes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
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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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