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Endless Thread

WBUR
Social Media
Carnivore Diet
Health and Nutrition
Meat Consumption
Reddit
Dietary Supplements
Tiktok
Minnesota Timberwolves
Functional Medicine
Climate Change
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Video Games
NPC Streaming
R/sounds Like Music
Today You, Tomorrow Me
NBA
Public Health
Nutrition Science
Genetics
Chabad Lubavitch

Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.

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Adam Aleksic's Roman Empire is language, particularly how algorithms are changing the way we all use words. This week, Endless Thread gets algospeak-pilled and learns how "unalive" spread from a kids' Spider-Man cartoon to TikTok mental health commun... 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 known for his engaging storytelling and humor, often bringing a thoughtful perspective to various topics.
Amory Sivertson
Co-host known for bringing lively discussions and a considerately humorous approach to complex subjects.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • 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 States5 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 States5 months ago
  • Zionist platform?

    Incredibly disappointed with the recent episode featuring an “Israeli” guest; in a time where there is an ongoing genocide of Palestinians, the last thing that’s needed right now is giving a platform to a Zionist. Free Palestine.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jackiegeeeee
    United States5 months ago
  • 👌👌👌👌👌👌so good

    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌�... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avery one and only
    Canada5 months ago
  • never will listen again

    i listened to this show for for years, but platforming an israeli in the midst of the ongoing genocide and forced starvation in gaza is morally reprehensible. i never will listen again

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sandwichenjoyment
    United States5 months ago

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There is appreciation for the hosts' ability to tackle diverse subjects, while some listeners critique the hosts' on-air mannerisms as overly giggly.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and humor, often finding it both informative and entertaining.
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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.
Ruby Tandoh, the World's Best Lasagna,and how the internet is collectively changing what we all want to eat
Q: Do you think there is a pre-Internet version of that?
Yes, people are indeed more interested in restaurants now, but the visibility wasn't there before the social media era.
Ruby Tandoh, the World's Best Lasagna,and how the internet is collectively changing what we all want to eat
Q: So what you have is recipes that are designed to be as instantly craveable as possible?
Yes, recipes that don't have an overarching food philosophy attached to them.
Ruby Tandoh, the World's Best Lasagna,and how the internet is collectively changing what we all want to eat
Q: Are you actively trying to push back against some of these things?
I just want to understand it and to help other people to understand their place in it as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Endless Thread

What is Endless Thread about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast offers an engaging exploration of the diverse and often peculiar world of internet culture, focusing on untold histories, myths, and the fascinating stories that emerge from online communities. The hosts, who bring a mix of humor and insight, often invite guests with unique experiences or expertise, adding depth to various discussions around topics that range from food trends and video games to psychological concepts and cultural phenomena. Noteworthy episodes delve into culinary history, notable internet challenges, and artistic discoveries, all while connecting the dots between digital worlds and real-life implications. The blend of storytelling and analytical commentary makes it enjoyable for those who appreciate both enterta... more

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Recent guests on Endless Thread include:

1. John Stockwell
2. Adam Aleksic
3. Eric Hellwig
4. Rick Astley
5. Alexey Zelenskyy
6. Ruby Tandoh
7. Kevin Weatherwax
8. Emily Heap

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