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“The stories are fantastic and I have used them to establish a new bedtime routine. No TV. Screen light on nothing and 20 minutes of a fantastic story before bed.”
Eb83K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“Wether it is the soothing sound of LaVar Burton’s voice, or the engaging stories he reads, this is my new favorite podcast!”
Ccandsweetpea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Enjoy the stories. Have always felt comforted by your voice. I used to watch reading rainbow with my son when he was young. This is an incredible find! Thank You!”
Kycle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“These stories stay with me over the years. Like a memory. So beautiful and eye opening.”
Becki forest grove via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/12/24
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“Excellent production, wonderful thought-provoking short stories, read by a gentle man. It is a serving of pure comfort as I ready myself for sleep.”
Fugbert via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/12/24
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“I always set aside time to enjoy this podcast; the stories are always interesting and inclusive and I love Levar's insights and observations.
I'd love to see Levar read something from Transmogrify, it's a collection of fantasy short stories by and about trans people.”Read full review »
HeckaSteph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“This podcast is like an oasis in a world of many sands of podcasts. love it ☺️”
suzette303 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“this is the best best best podcast ever. i love being challenged and brought to tears and just listening. i am sorry i never reviewed this before.”
LeeLee Lauree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“I love this story. What a brilliant way to make a symbol loose it’s power! A lesson so needed today.”
Supersil13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“This podcast cured my depression. Thank you to everyone involved in making it!”
2016SUCKS via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/29/24
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“This podcast is Levar Burton being Levar Burton. The stories he reads are all great, but my favorite part is his commentary at the end. Thoughtful, insightful, kind and funny. Please never change!”
Nels L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
“Those of us born in the early 80’s - on the cusp of being called “Millennials” but not at all feeling like one - this pod cast feels like a warm hug. Levar Burton with his classic delivery and calming presence will bring books to life, like no one else can. So many of us grew into loving books...”Read full review »
StinaTX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
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“If you grew up watching reading rainbow, then you had the great pleasure of hearing and watching the infinite & playful wisdom of Levar Burton. Now we have LeVar Burton reads. The stories are moving, surprising, riveting, funny, devastating…they stay with you, and some I’ve returned to...”Read full review »
jenniepowe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I just finished THE WORLD IS NOT READY and let me say, this podcast is SO Important for so many reasons. Levar’s intentions to raise awareness and tell important stories is inspiring and entertaining all at the same time. You have a life long fan in me, I will always keep an open mind to expand...”Read full review »
April O'neil via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/15/24
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“Highly recommended! Perfect for daily commutes and workouts. It’s so easy to become completely engulfed in these stories. Mr. Burton is a masterful storyteller!”
The Southern Witching Hour via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“This podcast heals. It is more than the way he reads. It’s his philosophy, his gentleness, his rituals like taking a deep breath. All of it. Everything about this podcast.
In each episode Levar Burton lets us all in just a little bit. He puts so much of himself into this podcast from which...”Read full review »
artsdistrictchic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Spouse and I love him! One of us grew up with him on reading rainbow the other did not. HIS VOICE AND PERSONALITY ARE MADE FOR THIS! He makes us very happy and calms us both down after long days.”
Ugh67557 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“A wonderful fiction podcast. The stories, the voice acting, the production quality is all excellent.
Thank you Lavar and team for bringing beauty to the world.”
TVasse via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/01/24
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“It’s like Reading Rainbow for Grown-Ups. I Love,Love, Love this. I have a 1 hour commute and Mr. Burton makes it 🤌🏾✨”
CholitCheeka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/24
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“So lucky to have him read to us”
Fran from PT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I love this podcast! So many of us grew up with a love for reading because of Reading Rainbow and its a dream come true feeling like Levar is reading you a bedtime story. The stories he chooses are interesting that I sometimes listen during the day to hear what I missed. I hope he continues...”Read full review »
C Castilleja via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/24
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“I can’t just listen to it once! These stories are amazing. I absolutely love how I feel. Like I’m standing in the story. I’m seeing his words in picture. Thank You LaVar for finding the perfect books that take me to another world. 100% talent! Please come to Cleveland!”
2beContinue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“I love listening to LaVar. He is other one of the men that shaped my life growing up. He help me develop my love for reading. ( I missed his voice.) His movies taught me about cultures of the past and present. Then he shaped my wishes for the future. With this, I get to hear him again, his...”Read full review »
rose-blue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“I cannot express how much I love to hear these stories being read. LeVar does an amazing job helping you connect to the stories, through the introduction and the fantastic way that he reads the characters. I have recommended this to everyone I know and will continue to do so. This podcast is one...”Read full review »
Tidifhfururjdxnfjdndf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/24
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“He’s a national treasure and this podcast is one of the many reasons why.”
Whathefungus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“Always enjoy the story selections, performance and sound design. I read Gubeikou Spirit from Land of Big Numbers by Te-Ping Chen last year and immediately thought of what y’all would make of it. Keep up the good work.”
gweinrich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“I just recently started listening to this podcast and I am so sad that I didn’t know about this sooner because LeVars voice, his enthusiasm, and passion for these short stories is so cozy and comforting. I love that I am able to listen to a whole story in one podcast and I am able to learn about...”Read full review »
BooksandBooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Love this as both a bibliophile and an educator this show has been amazing.
Would love to hear any of the short stories in “Burning Chrome” by William Gibson. Some of my favorite OG cyberpunk literature 🙏🏼💕”
Rasputin108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“1. Review: Started listening as part of my new morning routine with my newborn (since I can’t easily hold a book to read while holding her!). It is so wonderful to have LeVar “back in my life” again, after growing up with Reading Rainbow (and yes, I will be checking out Sound Detectives and...”Read full review »
If_I_Must via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“I love the short stories! I love the sounds in the background, music and his voice is just so perfect. Makes me feel like I’m listening to reading rainbow for adults. ❤️❤️❤️”
PaperRedemption via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“I’ve been listening for a while now and I’m almost done with season 2. I have been truly captivated by Every. Single. Story! I’m an avid reader but due to losses in my life have drifted from it and have had a hard time getting back into it. As a child, I grow up with both Reading Rainbow and Star...”Read full review »
Piper03275 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/24
“There aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful this podcast is. There are so many stories but I feel like each one is permanently written into my memory banks because of the care and thoughtfulness that the team puts into choosing and sound designing them. The discussion by LeVar Burton at...”Read full review »
NBinNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/24
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“I will pass the on pumpkin with love”
To shades via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
“This podcast warms my heart in ways I never knew were possible. I was a huge reading rainbow fan as a child and I absolutely adore Levar. Please keep this going!”
jafterdeath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“Hi Levar! Love the pod and love spending time with you. The stories you and your team curate always entertain, and often leave me thinking. You have introduced me to writers and experiences that are new to me and I thank you for that. Now, a challenge - in the late 80’s/early 90’s I read a story...”Read full review »
the calba via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/15/23
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“Thanks LeVar for striving to stay YOU after all these years! So comforting to hear you voice as it always seems to teleport me back to when I was a child watching you fondly on tv. Thank you for this podcast and you love of life and reading! All the best!”
Trockyouomma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“Waking up and seeing a new drop from “LeVar Burton Reads" is an instant pick me up. It means at least something good is going to happen today.”Read full review »
Greyman_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“This is a great podcast! I look forward to hearing a new story every week ,and often go back and listen to old episodes. Wonderful story selection.”
treehousetop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“I would gladly stand with you and throw hands at these imbeciles who insist on making Americas children illiterate elitists. Read on good man!!”
Tankgirl10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“Look out mothers, he wants to throw hands with you. Recently he said so while speaking in front of a crowd in regard to moms who don’t want books depicting pornography to be freely accessible to their children in elementary school libraries. So not only does he want to abuse women, he wants to...”Read full review »
Nailgunned via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“The only thing about this podcast that isn’t PERFECT is the advertising interrupting the flow! If anyone reads this who can do something about it, please the ads in the beginning or the end so we can get immersed in the story :) Bless LeVar, he’s been an icon and positive influence since I can...”Read full review »
Ronnie L Cupboards via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/04/23
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“I know everyone is entitled to their opinion but after listening to the episode that aired 11/23/23
Where Levar discusses Donald Trump ruined this podcast for me. I’ll no longer be listening. If you like the way things have been run politically for the last 3+ years then I can no longer listen to...”Read full review »
Nessiebv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“I hope this show never ends”
D-Millz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“Mr. Burton recently spoke about “throwing hands” with a female organization with which he is in political disagreement. So tired of people hating other people. It’s everywhere. I’m no longer supporting anyone who demonstrates this, no matter which “side” they seem to be on.”
Dawnlandia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“I grew up watching LeVar introduce new books and reading stories on the local broadcasting station. I found him again years later on this podcast and subscribed.
LeVar’s remarks about “throwing hands” at the 2023 National Boom Awards Ceremony are unacceptable. There is absolutely zero reason...”Read full review »
_______ok______ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Love everything about this podcast!! Excellent story choices and performance. The intro and outro dialogue really increases my enjoyment of the stories as well.”
Donutsofdarkness via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/23
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“I have always loved being read too. Your choices are excellent. You also introduce me to authors I didn’t know but now love.”
haragrad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“Huge fan of LeVar Burton and this show. I enjoy every episode. The stories are great, the narration is wonderful. Truly a breath of fresh air.”
sjucksbnksignfk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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