Endless Thread
62 EpisodesProduced by WBUR and Reddit
The front page of the Internet--also known as Reddit--is making noise. Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the site's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities, collaborating with Reddit's 330 million users and over 140 thousand communities to find all kinds of jaw-dropping n… read more
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Cupcake
January 17th, 2019
31:54
Chris and Kim have been married for 13 years and things have been going really, really well. So well, in fact, that they wondered... what's next? Their answer: consensual non-monogamy. They think of their additional …
Bonus: R. Kelly Vs. The Savages
January 16th, 2019
31:02
The release of Lifetime's 6-part documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly" has sparked new conversations about the R&B singer -- at the water …
Get Motivated
January 10th, 2019
31:26
Jared Wells was ready to accept death just one year ago. But a year in the gym with a bodybuilding legend has totally changed his perspective on life... and his body, of course. Plus, Ben and Amory share their 2019 …
Encore: Something Wicked
January 3rd, 2019
27:52
"Our landlord isn't letting me talk to you, but it's important we do." This text was written on one of several creepy post-it notes that mysteriously appeared in Redditor u/RBradbury1920's apartment. Who wrote them? …
Encore: That Old Chestnut
December 27th, 2018
32:36
One of the nuttiest stories of near extinction and resurrection ever seen in the United States. It involves genetic engineering, warring factions of …
Humans Being Bros
December 20th, 2018
24:30
A Santa who went above and beyond. Emotionally-exhausted parents who received a well-timed helping hand. A surprising invention that warms the heart... and body. We celebrate the season of giving by highlighting some …
All You Can Eat
December 13th, 2018
27:47
Chicken patrol. Tiny plates. Purses lined with plastic bags. We peek behind the curtain of the strange world of all-you-can-eat buffets, from the …
The Deadly Double
December 7th, 2018
35:35
A Redditor finds a mysterious dice game in his grandparents’ basement. It reads “The Deadly Double: A Game to Play at Your Own Risk.” The Endless Thread team helps him investigate the game and finds surprising …
Grateful Doe
November 29th, 2018
26:18
An unidentified man died in a car crash in 1995 with Grateful Dead ticket stubs in his pocket. Twenty years later, Reddit sleuths helped solve the …
Encore: The GOAT
November 21st, 2018
29:52
The Italian cyclist Gino Bartali could rightfully be called "the GOAT" -- the Greatest of All Time -- for his athletic achievements alone. But in …
Dear Anon
November 15th, 2018
30:53
What do Bill Gates, finding your soul mate, and charting a new life path have in common? Reddit Gifts! The world's largest anonymous gift exchange …
Brain Melt
November 8th, 2018
25:43
Redditor Stephanie Graham started feeling a bit off in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Then, things got weird. Really weird.
The Greatest Squirt Gun Ever Built
November 1st, 2018
27:51
One of the bestselling toys of all-time, the Super Soaker, was invented by a rocket scientist nicknamed "The Professor." This is the story of the man, the legend: Lonnie Johnson.
Bonus: Magic Mushrooms With Michael Pollan
October 29th, 2018
12:53
Author Michael Pollan talks about all things magic mushrooms, including their potential for upending the brain's hierarchy and helping people cope …
Screamtime: Zombie Fungus
October 25th, 2018
29:36
Imagine a fungus that could infiltrate your whole body, turn you into a puppet, and grow right out of the top of your head. Actually, you don't have …
Screamtime: Roof Man
October 18th, 2018
20:49
Paranormal activity has haunted Darcy throughout her life. But it wasn’t until a nighttime ritual with her daughter turned spooky that she wondered what else might be at play.
Bonus: Australian Scientist Offers First-Hand Account Of Steve Irwin's Tragic Death
October 16th, 2018
6:24
Australian scientist Jamie Seymour was friends with the famous "Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin. He was even there when Irwin was fatally stung by a stingray in 2006. Jamie sat down with Ben to reflect on that …
Screamtime: Doom Jelly
October 11th, 2018
35:49
Imagine sitting in a hospital room for 24 consecutive hours in the most agonizing pain you can possibly imagine. You feel a sense of impending doom. You have a feeling this won’t end well. Then, the pain subsides and …
Screamtime: Haunted House, Holy Water
October 4th, 2018
24:38
When Alex was in high school, he and his best friend used to break into abandoned houses. Alex was a tough guy, giving people hell. Until one night, …
Turning Hate Into Humor
September 27th, 2018
35:30
An elite unit of trolls is engaged in an existential battle against hate speech on the internet. This is their story.
Snacktime: 'Last Seen' Edition
September 24th, 2018
14:21
We’re popping into your feed to share a project we think you’ll love. It’s a new podcast called “Last Seen,” about the largest unsolved art heist in …
The Great Mattress Conspiracy
September 20th, 2018
36:17
Why are there so many Mattress Firm stores? How did they end up catty-corner across intersections and in the same shopping centers? Are the …
Rome, Sweet Rome
September 13th, 2018
27:41
Could a unit of Marines destroy the entire Roman Empire if they traveled back in time? That is the question that inspired the now-legendary Reddit …
Tim From Texas
September 6th, 2018
29:06
Tim Rose was driving home in February 2015 when he got into a car accident. He was mostly fine, though he went to the hospital just to be safe. That's where things took a turn. He turned to Reddit for help and his life …
The Cursed Manuscript
August 30th, 2018
32:06
A 17th century monk using a nom de plume pens what could have been the blockbuster of its time: a teenage boy embarking on an epic voyage to the …
Buck It
August 23rd, 2018
28:03
A Reddit comment about a chance encounter on a train inspires Ben to get hypnotized and Amory to face her fears in front of an audience at an open mic.
Test Of Time
August 16th, 2018
29:08
Did you ever receive a love note in elementary school? What happened to the person who wrote it to you? Or what about that person you went to a …
The Original Most Interesting Man In The World
August 9th, 2018
28:02
King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii. But he was much more than that -- he was a traveler, a dreamer, a tech nerd. Or maybe he was fond of drinking, reveling and gambling. It depends on who you ask. But one …
Season 2: First Listen
August 6th, 2018
1:48
The Endless Thread team has been hard at work on a new season of episodes. Don't believe us? We have proof! Take a listen to our trailer for Season 2.
Snacktime: Cake, Camels, and Catfish
August 2nd, 2018
21:39
It's snacktime! Some more of our favorite quick-hits from Reddit.
Snacktime: A Trade Of Their Own
July 26th, 2018
22:49
In this "Snacktime" episode, we chow down on two stories that were sent to us by listeners. The first, a look at how baseball fans on Reddit mark …
Snacktime: Steak And Potatoes
July 19th, 2018
24:43
Two of Amory and Ben's favorite Reddit posts, both of which have to do with food.
Snacktime
July 12th, 2018
18:48
This week's episode is pretty short and sweet -- Amory and producer Josh Swartz talk about their favorite Reddit posts.
Getting Home: Update
July 5th, 2018
45:41
We listen back to the story of Shane Correia and get an update from him. Shane's life has been mostly chaos -- from domestic violence, to a murder …
Call of the Void
June 28th, 2018
26:21
When you’re in a high place, peering over a ledge or a drop off, do you ever get that super weird feeling that you should just...jump? This is a …
Axeman's Jazz
June 21st, 2018
30:03
A serial killer dubbed "The Axeman" terrorized New Orleans in 1918-1919. One day, the local paper published a letter he'd written saying that he …
Still Breaking
June 14th, 2018
35:55
Redditors discover a massive online conspiracy. A man risks life, limb and the ire of morning motorists to protect the ideal of a free and open internet.
The Rest... Is History
June 7th, 2018
31:14
Every relationship has a story. Samantha and Laura's is extraordinary. In recognition of Pride month, we bring you a story of love in transition.
I, Ken Bone
May 31st, 2018
24:39
We talk to the man, the meme, the legend: Ken Bone. What happens to a meme deterred? We find out.
In Memoriam
May 24th, 2018
26:31
Death: It comes for all of us, eventually. This week we bring you two tales from Reddit about the Grim Reaper himself. One involves gravestones; the …
Rice Bunny
May 17th, 2018
25:28
How Chinese #MeToo activists are keeping the movement alive, despite government censorship.
Bonus: Yanny Vs. Laurel... Vs. Yaley?
May 16th, 2018
16:53
We bring you a bonus episode that takes on the "Yanny vs. Laurel" debate that's dividing the Internet.
Schooled
May 10th, 2018
23:19
It's May, which means most of the kids in school right now are thinking about the summer. And to celebrate, we've got two stories about some rather …
Hail Corporate
May 3rd, 2018
24:44
A man makes a terrible sculpture of his girlfriend...out of Soylent. (Guess what..."they are now separate.") He then makes a flyer to try to give …
That Old Chestnut
April 26th, 2018
31:50
One of the nuttiest stories of near extinction and resurrection ever seen in the United States. It involves genetic engineering, warring factions of …
Busted
April 19th, 2018
25:11
Weed, dope, kush, reefer -- whatever you call it, marijuana is quickly becoming legal across the country. It's also bringing people together, on Reddit.
Mission Improbable
April 12th, 2018
27:10
What do you do when you're about to fly home from Japan and you realize you've left your passport in your hotel 300 miles away? Or when you're looking for pals to run with you from England to Italy? Post to Reddit, of …
Fun Guy
April 5th, 2018
23:00
A lab at the University of Oklahoma wants your dirt -- really. A viral post on Reddit brought awareness to this fascinating program, which studies fungi from soil samples from around the country with the hopes of …
Pitch Perfect
March 29th, 2018
19:45
With spring finally here and the MLB's opening day upon us, we're talkin' baseball -- the funny, the memorable, the peanuts, the hot dogs.
Bill Hader Talks 'Barry,' Reddit And Why He's So Popular Online
March 22nd, 2018
20:29
Funnyman Bill Hader has a new show, "Barry," about a depressed hitman who heads to Los Angeles for a job, and ends up taking acting classes. He talks about his career as a comedian and how his stage fright helped …
Dirty 6th
March 15th, 2018
21:32
Excerpts from Amory and Ben's live AMA at SXSW, plus their conversation with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
Something Wicked
March 8th, 2018
27:08
We dive into a famous Reddit mystery involving creepy post-it notes, an iffy landlord, and a stranger who saves the day.
There Was An Attempt
March 2nd, 2018
27:46
A small village in upstate New York faced a lot of criticism about its official seal. They decided to change it, but did it really make a difference? You might say... there was an attempt.
The GOAT
February 22nd, 2018
27:45
The Italian cyclist Gino Bartali could rightfully be called "the GOAT" -- the Greatest of All Time -- for his athletic achievements alone. But in …
Kickin' It
February 15th, 2018
35:29
More than 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Alex from Brockport, New York, is determined not to be one of them. He's currently 5 months clean, after using heroin for 5 years, and Reddit is one of …
Gator Roll
February 8th, 2018
25:50
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Endless Thread brings you three love stories brought to you straight from Reddit. You’re not crying, your eyes are just sweating.
And... It's Good!
February 1st, 2018
35:51
Hey football fans, ever heard of the Chicago Bears Principle? How about Winter Magic? Or the UFL? In this Super Bowl-themed episode, Redditors educate us on the stats, the halftime history books, and tackle football on …
Introducing Edge of Fame (and Norm Macdonald AMA)
January 26th, 2018
5:02
Check out a new podcast from WBUR and the Washington Post called Edge of Fame.
The Vault
January 25th, 2018
23:18
This week, Endless Thread goes underground and back in time -- into what just might be the most important vault in the world. What's inside that …
Getting Home
January 18th, 2018
35:03
When there was chaos in his life, Shane Correia had one constant -- his folder.
No No No No Yes
January 11th, 2018
27:30
In the first episode of Endless Thread, we bring you two stories of two incredible near-misses.
A First Listen
December 4th, 2017
2:34
This audio trailer offers you a preview of the upcoming season of "Endless Thread," a new podcast by WBUR and Reddit.
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