The Telepathy Tapes
3.4/5
Critic Rating
In a world that often dismisses the extraordinary as mere fantasy, The Telepathy Tapes dares to explore the profound abilities of non-speakers with autism—individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated. These silent communicators possess gifts that defy conventional understanding, from telepathy to otherworldly perceptions, challenging the limits of what we believe to be real. For years, their parents and teachers have quietly witnessed these remarkable abilities, knowing that the time to share their truth would eventually come. But now, as the evidence mounts, the time has come to reveal what has been hidden in plain sight.This groundbreaking se...
Critic Reviews
Score: 1.5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Feb 3, 2025
"(Updated) If you do even the slightest amount of fact-checking (I had not) you will see that it’s complete bullshit. I am not the only one who has fallen for this show—I have gushed about it with some of the smartest people I know and I have three friends who said it made them believe in god."
Score: 2.5
Chloe Walker • PodcastReview.org • Jan 27, 2025
"Lots about The Telepathy Tapes is hard to believe, but the struggles of non-speakers and their parents ring true. If the podcast had stayed there, really dug into that issue, then — even with the telepathy claims — it could have been a vital listen. There’s a gnawing air of irresponsibility looming over the whole thing too. It’s like she’s been drinking the Kool-Aid for so long, she’s forgotten that not everyone else has."
Score: 3.5
Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Jan 25, 2025
"Well, I say investigate. You could call it something different. You know how Danny Robins’s show Uncanny has two experts, a believer and a sceptic? There are no sceptics here. It’s all very persuasive and enjoyable. But that doesn’t make it true. Despite all the warmth of The Telepathy Tapes, it leaves a remarkably nasty taste."
Score: 4
Azariah France-Williams • Church Times • Jan 24, 2025
"While these assertions lack scientific validation, the popularity of the podcast The Telepathy Tapes (thetelepathytapes.com) identifies a yearning in many for beliefs that extend beyond the rational. As a sceptic, I approach the The Telepathy Tapes with one eyebrow arched…"
Score: 0.5
James Marriot • The Times UK • Jan 7, 2025
"In a happier time Dickens would have merely been an anonymous crank. It is impossible not to sympathise with the desperation of these parents. What is much harder to sympathise with is Dickens’s promotion of their tragic fantasies. It is bad for public trust in science and I suspect it is also bad for the parents."
Score: 5
Christina Pérez • Vogue • Dec 17, 2024
"...the evidence—are remarkably convincing. Whether you consider yourself a believer or a skeptic, this show is a wild ride that will certainly challenge your ideas about the potential of human interaction. "
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Dec 2, 2024
"The Telepathy Tapes is one of the most mind-twisty things I’ve listened to in awhile. It felt too hot too touch, like I want to pass it along fast. It’s also about energy attraction and a beautiful relationship between a mother and son."
Score: 5
Michael Ian Black • Michael Ian Black Substack • Nov 19, 2024
"...the series makes a compelling case that there’s something deep and profound we do not understand about ourselves and our world. I make no claims about the podcast’s validity. I’m only saying it’s an incredible listen. Maybe it resonates with you. Maybe not. If nothing else, it’s fascinating."
