The Bright Sessions

Catch up with The AM Archives, a new series in the universe of The Bright Sessions. Listen only on Luminary - go to luminary.link/archives for a free 30-day trial. 

From the creator of Hedwig & the Angry Inch comes the story of broke, failed artist Ceann Mackay (John Cameron Mitchell) as he launches an app-based “tumor telethon” to crowdfund his survival. Cynthia Erivo, Glenn …

*This episode contains discussion of infant death. Listener discretion advised* Dr. Bright gets a visit from her oldest Atypical friend. Visit …

Dr. Bright has a session with a patient feeling a little...grey. Written by Aron Brown. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Aron Brown.

Dr. Bright finally has a reason to use her fire extinguisher. Written and sound designed by Mischa Stanton. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Sammi …

Lauren Shippen, Briggon Snow, Jordan Cope, and Nathan Stanz are in a new actual-play D&D podcast. Go to https://twitter.com/arcspod to listen now …

Dr. Bright makes a house call. Written by Gabriel Urbina. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Zach Valenti. Sound designed by Mischa Stanton.

Dr. Bright gets a visit from an old patient with an unreliable ability. Written by Caitlin Schneiderhan. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Sean T. …

A younger patient causes some problems with Dr. Bright's session recordings. Written by Eli Barraza. Performed by Julia Morizawa & Eli Barraza. .

Dr. Bright sometimes has a hard time seeing one her less frequent patients. Written by Jordan Cope & Briggon Snow. Performed by Julia Morizawa …

We’re bringing you something special this week: a preview of Marvel’s first scripted podcast, Wolverine: The Long Night. The first episodes are out …

Dr. Bright conducts a therapy session over Skype. Written by Anna Lore. Performed by Julia Morizawa and Shelby Young.

*Please be advised that this episode contains brief mentions of drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, and child abuse* Written by Julia Morizawa. Performed …

Season 4, Episode 16 - Dr. Bright packs up her office. 

Season 4, Episode 15 - Discoveries and changes are made.

Season 4, Episode 14 - Phone conversations from the evening of April 10th.

Season 4, Episode 13 - *This episode depicts anxiety attacks and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised.* Sam's past and present catch up with her. 

Season 4, Episode 12 - Caleb goes looking for some advice.

Season 4, Episode 11 - Ellie has a strange day.

Season 4, Episode 10 - Rose falls asleep and goes for a walk.

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Season 4, Episode 9 - The gang tries to have a normal night in.

Hi everyone, this is Lauren Shippen, the creator and writer of The Bright Sessions and also the voice of Sam, as you can probably tell. As you know, we’re on our mid-season hiatus and will be back with Episode 49 in one …

Season 4, Episode 8 - Mark tries to move forward.

Season 4, Episode 7 - Adam looks in from the outside.

Season 4, Episode 6 - Damien adjusts to his new way of life.

Season 4, Episode 5 - Chloe struggles with recent events and makes an announcement.

Season 4, Episode 4 - Session 7 with my dreamwalking patient.

Season 4, Episode 3 - Caleb stops by the office.

Season 4, Episode 2 - *Please be advised this episode contains mention of suicide, kidnapping, and emotional abuse* Two months of logs from Subject #E-307.

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Season 4, Episode 1 - A series of interruptions hamper the celebration of another year.

Season 3, Episode 19 - *Please be advised this episode contains the aftermath of violence, discussions of self harm, and intense psychological …

Season 3, Episode 18 - *Please be advised this episode contains violence* Audio from the safe house on Friday, November 11th.

Season 3, Episode 17 - *Please be advised that this episode contains mentions of suicide* 

Phone conversations from November 10th through November 11th.

Season 3, Episode 16 - November 3rd - second session with my newest patient.

Season 3, Episode 15 - A less than normal session, due to the events that transpired directly before.

Season 3, Episode 14 - walking whatshisface home w/ Sam (Mini Episode).

Season 3, Episode 13 - My latest conversation with Chloe was interrupted by a series of visitors.

Season 3, Episode 12 - On the road home. (Mini episode)

Season 3, Episode 11 - *Please be advised that this episode contains descriptions of violence and war, and deals with some of the trauma that results …

Season 3, Episode 10 - Phone calls and recordings from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

Season 3, Episode 9 - For Joanie - hopefully she can help.

Season 3, Episode 8 - september 23rd, 2016

Season 3, Episode 7 - Personal audio notes from Friday, September 23rd, 2016 - OAG

Season 3, Episode 6 - Caleb asked me to meet him at the park and well...I'll probably delete this later. Maybe. (Mini episode).

Season 3, Episode 5 - Sam returns and we catch up on the past few months.

Season 3, Episode 4 - Truncated session with Patient #13 before a new patient came in. He defies my usual categories.

Season 3, Episode 3 - August, somewhere off I-80.

Season 3, Episode 2 - Session 40, September.

Season 3, Episode 1 - Disciplinary Meetings 1-6 with Asset 43.

A visitor appears.

Season 2, Episode 20 - For Mark; July, August, September (Mini episodes). 

Season 2, Episode 19 - Saturday, July 2nd.

Season 2, Episode 18 - Emergency session at the patient's request.

Season 2, Episode 17 - Phone conversations from approximately 12:30 AM on Friday to 12pm on Saturday.

Season 2, Episode 16 - 2:30pm, @ that cafe on oak.

Season 2, Episode 15 - Monday, 4:30pm

Season 2, Episode 14 - Personal log 426 (summary of quarterly meetings).

Season 2, Episode 13 - Not an official session - more of a personal meeting.

Season 2, Episode 12 - Friday, 4pm (Mini episode).

Season 2, Episode 11 - Part 2 of 2.

Season 2, Episode 10 - Part 1 of 2.

Season 2, Episode 9 - Session 7 with a mind reader. I am hopeful that she might assist me with my meeting next week.

Season 2, Episode 8 - Hopefully this will make things clearer for you, Sam. Just press play - JB. (Mini Episode)

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.

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. 

Season 2, Episode 5 - Voice messages left on Dr. Bright's answering machine on a Friday.  (Mini episode)

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.

Season 2, Episode 3 - Session 6 (5? Check records) with Patient #12 - unscheduled but very welcome. 

Season 2, Episode 2 - Session 15.

Season 2, Episode 1 - Session 30 (session 29? 31?) with my highest risk patient. 

Season 1, Episode 9 - Session 5 with a telepath.

Season 1, Episode 8 - Session 13 with this Level 7 empath.

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 …

Season 1, Episode 6 - Session 2 with a twenty-year old mind reader.

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. 

Season 1, Episode 4 - Session 2 with the time traveler.

Season 1, Episode 3 - Session 1 with Chloe Turner, the daughter of the first atypical I ever met.

Season 1, Episode 2 - Session 9 with a 16 year old empath.

Season 1, Episode 1 - Session 1 with Samantha Barnes, a young woman with a Level 10, Class D ability.