Seatbelt Psychic
Seatbelt Psychic is a 2018 television series broadcast on the
Background
Thomas John has a history working in the entertainment industry. In 2018, John developed Seatbelt Psychic for Lifetime.[4][5][6][7] The show was produced by James Corden and his production company Fulwell 73.[8][9] The first episode aired on July 11, 2018.[10]
Format
People receive a ride from John who tells them that he can speak to the dead. He then delivers a message he claims is from their deceased loved ones while being recorded by multiple cameras in the car.[5][11][12]
Reviews
According to skeptical writer Susan Gerbic, the show is deceptively edited to create the impression that John's guests were chosen entirely at random. Gerbic said her own investigation revealed that guests were all local Los Angeles actors whose personal information was on file or easily accessed by the show's producers, allowing John to use a form of hot reading to claim intimate knowledge of the guest was obtained via contact with the dead.[1][13]
Notable guests
References
- ^ a b Gerbic, Susan (February 21, 2019). "Buckle Up – Seatbelt Psychic | Skeptical Inquirer". Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas John, of 'Seatbelt Psychic,' to appear at The Ridgefield Playhouse". GLIST ENTERTAINMENT. January 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (August 1, 2019). "CBS All Access Picks Up 'Console Wars' Feature Doc & Develops Limited Series As Fulwell 73 Scores Celebrity Medium Series". Deadline. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "How Much Does A Thomas John Appointment Cost? The 'Seatbelt Psychic' Is Still Taking Private Readings". Bustle. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ a b Oates, Barb (July 7, 2018). "'Seatbelt Psychic' Thomas John Gives Unsuspecting Passengers the Ride of Their Lives". TV Insider. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas John: Celebrity Psychic Medium in January 16, 2020, on Thursday, at 18:00 | Las Vegas Entertainment". Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Psychic medium Thomas John reads audience members". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ Melas, Chloe (July 6, 2018). "What do James Corden and a psychic have in common?". CNN. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "What If Your Uber Driver Was Also Communing With Your Deceased Grandparents?". Vogue. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas John is the "Seatbelt Psychic"!". WFTS. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (June 22, 2018). "'Seatbelt Psychic' Thomas John on New Lifetime Show: "Skeptics are Definitely Welcome"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Quintana, Anna (July 20, 2018). "'Seatbelt Psychic' Thomas John Responds to Skeptics Outside His Car (EXCLUSIVE)". Distractify. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Gerbic, Susan (December 21, 2020). "Right Turns Only! Circling Back to Seatbelt Psychic | Skeptical Inquirer". Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Jenna Dewan Got A Psychic Reading & Her Late Grandpa's Message About Soulmates Is Beautiful". Elite Daily. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2022.