TV Psychics

From ancient oracles on volcanic fumes to Miss Cleo’s “Call me now!” infomercials, TV psychics have been promising answers from beyond for centuries — and making a killing doing it. In this episode, Bryan dives headfirst into the strange, hilarious, and occasionally heartbreaking history of televised psychic mediums — from the 900-number empire of the Psychic Friends Network, to Miss Cleo’s rise and fall, to Sylvia Browne’s disastrous Montel Williams predictions, and the reality-TV resurrection of the “gift” through Theresa Caputo and Tyler Henry. Why do we keep falling for it? What makes us trust a stranger with a fake accent over a licensed therapist? And why, in 2025, are psychic hotlines like California Psychics booming again? It’s the good, the bad, and the worst of TV psychics — part nostalgia trip, part cultural autopsy, and all After The Break. Have an idea or story for a future episode: Call/Text 212.433.3822 Written, Produced & Hosted: Bryan Green Copyright: ATB LLC 2025-2026 all rights reserved To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices