The Moth
The Moth
Arts
LeVar Burton Reads
by LeVar Burton and Stitcher
Today: #64 in Arts on our combined chart.
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Ranking history
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #44 | #44 |
About the show
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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