Cal Penn
Actor and podcaster known for his film and television work and service in the Obama White House; guest on this episode to discuss and react to the life and actions of Sylvia Browne.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 59min
Part Two: Sylvia Browne: Fake Psychic Detective
Cal Penn, actor and commentator known for film and political work, joins to react to the rise and unraveling of Sylvia Browne. They cover her TV persona, hypnotic past-life sessions, and dramatic claims about the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The conversation digs into cold reading, financial and legal troubles, and high-profile wrong predictions that caused real harm.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 48min
Part One: Sylvia Browne: Fake Psychic Detective
Cal Penn, actor and former Obama White House staffer, reacts to the life of Sylvia Browne, the famous psychic detective. They unpack her public image, harmful false readings like the Amanda Berry case, and how her career rose on fabricated credentials. Conversations touch on her early life, claimed spirit guides, founding the Nirvana Foundation, and the real-world consequences of her work.
