

Endless Thread
WBUR
Untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL. Hosted by Ben Brock Johnson & Amory Sivertson.
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Aug 2, 2018 • 22min
Snacktime: Cake, Camels, and Catfish
It's snacktime! Some more of our favorite quick-hits from Reddit.

Jul 27, 2018 • 23min
Snacktime: A Trade Of Their Own
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 Major League Baseball's annual July trade deadline -- with a trade of their own. Then, a story involving a husband and wife, dinner at the boss' house, and a steak getting thrown out the window... almost.

Jul 19, 2018 • 25min
Snacktime: Steak And Potatoes
Two of Amory and Ben's favorite Reddit posts, both of which have to do with food.

Jul 12, 2018 • 19min
Snacktime
This week's episode is pretty short and sweet -- Amory and producer Josh Swartz talk about their favorite Reddit posts.

Jul 5, 2018 • 46min
Getting Home: Update
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 conviction in his family, to homelessness. But he's had two constants: a folder and a turtle.

Jun 28, 2018 • 26min
Call of the Void
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 real scientific phenomenon. It has a name: The call of the void.

Jun 22, 2018 • 30min
Axeman's Jazz
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 would strike again on a particular night. The only thing that would spare you... was listening to jazz. We dive into this popular TIL story from Reddit.

Jun 15, 2018 • 36min
Still Breaking
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.

Jun 7, 2018 • 31min
The Rest... Is History
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.

Jun 1, 2018 • 25min
I, Ken Bone
We talk to the man, the meme, the legend: Ken Bone. What happens to a meme deterred? We find out.


