Endless Thread
WBUR
SummaryEndless Thread is a deep dive into the fascinating, bizarre, and often profound corners of the internet that you never knew you needed to explore. Hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson, the show acts as a digital archaeological dig, unearthing the stories hidden behind viral memes, obscure subreddits, and modern cultural phenomena. Whether they are investigating the psychological weight of the internet’s horror-filled Backrooms, interviewing creators in the complex ecosystem of OnlyFans, or documenting the simple joy of a viral pickled egg recipe, the hosts excel at finding the human pulse inside a digital world. What makes this show stand out is its ability to transition seamlessly from lighthearted curiosities to heavy societal questions. Each episode challenges listeners to consider how our online habits—from speedrunning real-world stunts to our reliance on constant smartphone connectivity—shape our sense of reality, community, and personal identity. By connecting with everyday people and internet experts alike, the podcast bridges the gap between our virtual lives and our physical experiences. If you are curious about what lurks behind the screens we stare at all day, or you simply want to understand the modern age with a bit more empathy and intrigue, Endless Thread offers a thoughtful, highly engaging map of our collective digital consciousness. Join the hosts as they pull at the loose threads of the web to see what unravels.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Encore: Adrián and the Whale
A man shares the surreal, life-changing experience of being accidentally swallowed and spit out by a humpback whale.
Comfort maxxing on the interwebs
Escape the digital grind by adopting roleplay hacks to de-stress, from comfort food favorites to peasant sleep tricks.
Back to the Backrooms!
From internet creepy pasta to the big screen, explore the eerie evolution and deeper meanings of the viral Backrooms.
Endless Thread on OnlyFans
OnlyFans creators and their subscribers navigate a complex marketplace of digital intimacy and manufactured connection.
Leave a message after the beep
Ditching a smartphone for a landline leads one man on a quest to escape digital noise and reclaim true connection.
The Church of Speedrun!
Teenage boys are storming Scientology buildings as part of a viral speedrunning trend that has sparked controversy.
Endless Egg
From viral Reddit pickling sensations to the ethics of online recipe attribution, eggs are fueling digital obsession.
You're Wrong About the Satanic Panic
Hot (and not) fruit takes
The Alpha Male Myth
The Anvillain: Has this man really been buying and returning an anvil on Amazon for almost a year?
How algorithms are changing the way we talk: The rise of 'algospeak'
Rewind: Today You, Tomorrow Me: Why A Decade-Old Reddit Comment Still Resonates Today
Encore: Never Gonna Give You Up
Lost without you: 20 years of finding (losing?) our way with Google Maps
The drone web: how consumer drones have covered Ukraine's battle lines with fiber optic cable
What's on the menu: Ruby Tandoh on how the internet and algorithms shape our appetites
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Chiveman and a mountain of margarine
Fryders and Alligator Alcatraz tours: When trolls get inventive
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