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Untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL. Hosted by Ben Brock Johnson & Amory Sivertson.

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Note: This episode describes sexual situations that are non-consensual.

Sharing a photo of yourself online has always carried some risk. But things got a lot scarier this year when users began using Grok, X's generative AI chatbot to create sexualiz... more

Some rare folks are born with the perfect music taste. But most of us have to look elsewhere for a tune that sparks a shoulder shimmy or two. Hosts Ben and Amory spend some time jamming to obscure music from Reddit. They also explore how a TikTok ori... more

Melania, a documentary about the first lady, has a 10 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, but a 90 percent score from audience members, an unusual discrepancy that raises the question, how did Rotten Tomatoes get those scores anyway?

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In this OG throwback from the Endless Thread archives, hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson revisit a classic episode from their first year of production in 2018.

Originally produced during the show's early partnership with Reddit, "Love in T... more

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Recent Guests

John Stockwell
Stand-up comedian and TikTok user known as Johnbo
Episode: The Anvillain
Adam Aleksic
Pop etymologist and TikTok creator known as 'etymology nerd'
Episode: Algospeak
Eric Hellwig
Comedian and internet persona known as Hot Dad
YouTube
Episode: Encore: Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley
Singer and songwriter best known for 'Never Gonna Give You Up'
Episode: Encore: Never Gonna Give You Up
Alexey Zelenskyy
Ukrainian soldier turned drone developer
Episode: Ukraine's expanding drone web
Ruby Tandoh
Former contestant of The Great British Bake Off and author
Cookbook writer and food writer
Episode: Ruby Tandoh, the World's Best Lasagna,and how the internet is collectively changing what we all want to eat
Kevin Weatherwax
PhD student at the University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Episode: Episodes we love: Lofi Girl
Emily Heap
Marketing specialist and makeup artist, listener of LoFi Girl
Episode: Episodes we love: Lofi Girl
Joshua Paul Dale
Professor at Chuo University in Tokyo and author of "Irresistible, How Cuteness Wired Our Brains and Conquered the World"
Episode: So Cute!

Hosts

Ben Brock Johnson
Co-host and storyteller with a focus on exploring untold stories and internet culture.
Amory Sivertson
Co-host and storyteller engaged in discussing complex social narratives and internet trends.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Just not that interesting.

    Feel like a lot of recent episodes have gotten away fr any internet culture or technology angle and just rehashing (without any nuance) culture wars issues or dunking on whatever’s on R/all

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    Karl Rover
    United States14 days ago
  • Like, Like, Like, Like, Like, Like

    Every other word “like.” You can train yourself out of this, both of you. Sound smarter…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JCASEA
    United States18 days ago
  • We are done here

    I can’t listen to ppl with absolutely zero mechanical sense talk about anvils. These ppl are ridiculous and totally out of their wheelhouse. Keep it low rent guys. I’m done, I’m out.

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    1
    Kyles ipad12345678901
    United States2 months ago
  • Tone deaf at best

    Listened to this show for 6-7 years and it was ok for a mindless junk food listen until last month it platformed an absolutely chilling individual whose response to his country’s ongoing perpetration of war and genocide is… to create a podcast of stale analysis of fairytales using AI, including bot hosts. The Endless Threads hosts, faced with someone who is literally taking away space from actual creatives and human podcast hosts like themselves, asked no pertinent questions and in fact giggled... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Drus1298
    United States6 months ago
  • Lost their ways

    This used to be a great podcast about reddit stories and posts. Not so much any more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    reisse
    United States6 months ago

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Fresh, stale, or politics? The Melania doc's Rotten Tomatoes score, explained
Q: Could this be the result of astroturfing?
The hosts examine if the significant difference between critics' and audience scores could be influenced by astroturfing, considering viewers' biases.
Rewind: Love In Transition
Q: Did you used to go by a different name?
Yes, for Samantha, it was tough to have to experience rejection but now life is much better and enjoyable after the transition.
Rewind: Love In Transition
Q: How did you two meet?
Samantha and Laura met almost 15 years ago at the University of Arizona while both were participating in the marching band.
Algospeak
Q: So are we cooked or are we not cooked?
No, I don't think we're cooked. I think we're going to be completely fine as kids use language to connect with each other.
Encore: Never Gonna Give You Up
Q: What do you remember about the making of the music video?
Rick Astley recalls that the music video was crucial to the song's internet life and that without it, the phenomenon may not have been what it is today.

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The content extensively explores untold histories and contemporary mysteries that intertwine digital and real-life narratives, covering a variety of topical phenomena including internet culture, social media trends, and psychological behaviors. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions featuring personal stories, societal reflections, and humorous takes on prominent online challenges, memes, and cultural figures that have captured public attention. Each episode presents unique characters and themes, making it an engaging exploration of how today's digital landscape influences personal and collective experiences, often highlighting social issues like mental health, identity, and community support.

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2. Adam Aleksic
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5. Alexey Zelenskyy
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7. Kevin Weatherwax
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