LeVar Burton Reads
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono.
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The Best
Apr 7
My all-time favorite podcast. I discovered so many wonderful writers through Levar Burton’s podcast, and he always had such insightful thoughts about the story in his closing comments. I really miss hearing from him every week!
Good-bye, Mr. Burton
Mar 16
I just listen to the last episode. I’m so sad. I can’t believe that LeVar Burton will no longer be reading stories for us. Thank goodness for 13 seasons of episodes to listen to again.
LeVar Never Misses!!
Feb 11
I grew up on reading Rainbow 🌈 so it’s nice to hear Mr. LeVar Burton reading to us again 😜 seriously though he’s a great storyteller. Love it!
Love this podcast
Feb 9
How am I just now finding this podcast?! I have always enjoyed LeVar’s acting, especially in TNG, and am thoroughly enjoying his reading selections and characterizations. Thank you Mr. Burton!
Reading rainbow
Feb 6
Levar, I have loved you since Roots. Thought you were a natural teacher on reading rainbow. I am excited to see you doing this wonderful podcast
The Best for Short Stories
Jan 11
I love the short story format for literature, so I sought to find a fiction podcast. The ones I found seemed to focus more on erudition, trendiness, or hip mindset— at the expense of good storytelling. Then I found LeVar Burton Reads. Aside from his wonderful voice, he knows how to pick good short stories. And they are plentiful: I’m afraid I’m still years in arrears as he keeps adding more. Given his background, they tend to trend toward fantasy or science fiction elements, but we all need some escapism.
amazing show!!
Jan 5
This show is amazing and I TOTALY recommend it! Levar turns a great story into even better story. He is a great story teller and has an amazing voice. I normally am not able to listen/read many books more than twice but this podcast makes it so easy to listen to a story over and over. Thank you Levar!!!!
A Must Listen!
11/15/2024
*this podcast ended 5/7/24* As a child of the 80’s Levar Burton has been a part of my tv watching since I could walk. From Reading Rainbow to Star Trek and more. I was so happy to find that he had made this podcast. It’s reminiscent of Reading rainbow but for adults. Most of the stories are Sci-Fi or fantasy but there are certainly ones about family, trauma and just an ordinary day. It has helped me discover new authors such as NK Jemesin and old ones like Shirley Jackson. Levar’s soothing voice and the immersive remixes makes this a podcast you can listen to in the car or soaking in the tub (yes I’ve done this) with your eyes closed. I can’t recommend this enough!
Amazing!
11/07/2024
Brings me back to the good old days of reading rainbow. Amazing podcast!!! Shared it to all of the socials <3
All will be well
11/02/2024
There just is absolutely nothing better than listening to Levar Burton read stories. The most all-will-be-well-and-all-will-be-well-and-all-manner-of-thing-will-be-well feeling one can hope for in this crazy world, and the pinnacle of technology, as far as I’m concerned.
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- CreatorLeVar Burton and Stitcher
- Years Active2017 - 2024
- Episodes206
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© 2021 LeVar Burton and Stitcher
- Show Website
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