LeVar Burton Reads
"Those Fantastic Lives" by Bradley Sides
Oct 24, 2023
A retired psychic gives her final reading to a woman who has lost her son. The room becomes chaotic as Nelly channels the spirit of the departed boy. The podcast also explores themes of belief, disbelief, loss, and grief. The episode includes sponsors: Alexa Bedtime Stories, Real Good podcast, and American Giant.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast explores skepticism around psychics and their ability to communicate with spirits, emphasizing that belief in their abilities does not prove the existence of the spirit world.
- The story follows the journey of Nelly, Moira, and Sam as they navigate their psychic abilities and find solace and renewed faith in the presence of spirits.
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The Power and Skepticism of Psychics
Nelly, an aging psychic, laments the rise of fake psychics and prepares for her last reading. Moira seeks Nelly's guidance after losing her son, hoping for a genuine psychic experience. Nelly and Moira connect during the reading, with Nelly successfully channeling Moira's son, Jackson. Sam, Nelly's grandson, admits to playing with a Ouija board and discovers his own psychic abilities. In the end, Nelly agrees to come out of retirement to give Moira another reading, leading to a renewed belief in the spirit world.
