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Episodes
The Great Mattress Conspiracy: Why Are There So Many Mattress Firm Stores?
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 mattresses...
What Happens When One 'Nerd's Lunchtime Fantasy' Goes To Hollywood
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
The Story Of Tim From Texas
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
'Cursed' Spanish Novel Published After 400 Years
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ameri...
Endless Thread Hosts Participate In Bucket List Challenge
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Love That Withstands The Test Of Time
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 music ...
King David Kalākaua: The Original Most Interesting Man In The World
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 2: First Listen
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Snacktime: Cake, Camels And Catfish
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's snacktime! Some more of our favorite quick-hits from Reddit.
Snacktime: A Trade Of Their Own
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Majo...
Snacktime: Steak And Potatoes
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two of Amory and Ben's favorite Reddit posts, both of which have to do with food.
A Reddit Sampler
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is pretty short and sweet -- Amory and producer Josh Swartz talk about their favorite Reddit posts.
Getting Home: Update
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
The Science Behind The 'Call Of The Void'
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
The Axe Murderer Who Loved Jazz
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Net Neutrality Debate Is Not Over Yet
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 intern...
Love In Transition
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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.
When You're A Meme: The Ballad Of Ken Bone
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the man, the meme, the legend: Ken Bone. What happens to a meme deterred? We find out.
In Memoriam: Gravestones And Green Burials
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Rice Bunny: Censorship And #MeToo In China
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How Chinese #MeToo activists are keeping the movement alive, despite government censorship.
Bonus: Yanny Vs. Laurel... Vs. Yaley?
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We bring you a bonus episode that takes on the "Yanny vs. Laurel" debate that's dividing the Internet.
Tales From The Schoolyard
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 un...
When Is It Real Content And When Is It An Ad?
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The 'Most Ambitious' Species Restoration Project In The World
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the nuttiest stories of near extinction and resurrection ever seen in the United States. It involves genetic engineering, warring factions of t...
Trees, Leaves And Family Pot Busts: It's 420
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Weed, dope, kush, reefer -- whatever you call it, marijuana is quickly becoming legal across the country. It's also bringing people together, on Reddi...
Two True Stories Of Adventure On Reddit
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Your Dirt Could Help Find Disease-Curing Medicine
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A lab at the University of Oklahoma wants your dirt -- really. A viral post on Reddit brought awareness to this fascinating program, which studies fun...
We're Talkin' Baseball, From Snoop Dogg To Randy Johnson
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dirty 6th
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Excerpts from Amory and Ben's live AMA at SXSW, plus their conversation with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
Something Wicked
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
The GOAT
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Italian cyclist Gino Bartali could rightfully be called "the GOAT" -- the Greatest of All Time -- for his athletic achievements alone. But in this...
Kickin' It
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
Three Stories Of Love, On Reddit
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
And... It's Good!: A Look Into Football On Reddit
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Introducing 'Edge Of Fame' (And Norm Macdonald AMA)
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Check out a new podcast from WBUR and the Washington Post called Edge of Fame.
The Vault
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 vault...
Getting Home
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When there was chaos in his life, Shane Correia had one constant: his folder. Shane’s story involves a grisly crime, Jehovah’s Witnesses, abuse, ...
Endless Thread’s Debut Episode: No No No No Yes
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Endless Thread, we bring you two stories of two incredible near-misses.
A First Listen
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This audio trailer offers you a preview of the upcoming season of "Endless Thread," a new podcast by WBUR and Reddit.