Best Irl Stream Podcasts (2025)

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Bridezillas and Quiz Traps 27:49

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Ben and Amory share stories about potential pettiness from Reddit. Ben shares a post from r/weddinshaming post about a bride who changed her wedding to a weekday in another state. Amory counters with a teacher who used AI to foil his student's cheating. Petty or just? You be the judge. Credits: This episode was produced by Frannie Monahan. It was c…

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Losing Our Marbles 37:00

5d ago37:00

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In 2020, Jenna Marbles — one of the most popular YouTube creators of all time —posted her last video. Five years later, her devoted fanbase still wonders: where is she, and is she okay? We investigate the mystery behind one of YouTube's biggest disappearances, and why people still care so much. Show notes: r/JennaMarbles (Reddit) The Best, Fakest, …

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How to Put Profit First for Creatives - Christian Brim | IRL Ventures Travel Video Creator Podcast 1:10:17

6d ago1:10:17

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Christian Brim is the bestselling author of profit-first for creatives, host of the profitable creative podcast, and CEO of Core group, which is a financial services provider for creatives. More about Christian here: ChristianBrim.com https://adventurecreatorhub.com/about/ Support the show Please follow, comment and rate our podcast! It helps us ou…

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Mix #6.24: Nepo Babies, Immigrant Racism, and Lifestyle Checks 1:16:17

11d ago1:16:17

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TT's: We talk about Filipina in the UK being harassed at a Dog Park (02:40), and the internet turning on Nepo Babies (26:05) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about heading to the Philippines (54:23), and her mental state making more content (59:55). JC talks about hosting a Meat Cutting competition for Texas Road House (01:02:56) and eating at a great …

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Message In A Laptop 24:24

12d ago24:24

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What is your relationship with the trash heap of digital history? Can you still connect your old hard drives? Still sifting through your old photos in the cloud? Do you ever low key snoop in the old electronics of other people, searching for treasure? That's what Noah Simmons was doing a while back when he discovered something compelling in its sim…

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Encore: The Internet's Most Hated Bird 39:47

19d ago39:47

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As summer fades away, we bring you an encore episode about you shoreline companions and occasional bullies — gulls. Gulls are not beloved creatures. Consult social media, where they are deemed relentless, dirty pests who steal our food and crowd our beaches. As one TikTok user puts it, "Seagulls are the worst animals to ever exist." Such hatred ove…

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Mix #6.23: Flood Projects, 'Lifestyle' Interviews, and Turning Down Invites 1:22:37

24d ago1:22:37

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about escaping unemployment (05:40), turning down invites to go out (11:50). JC talks about watching Lani Misalucha (19:26) and the crazy spending at Thai Fanmeets (23:35) TT's: We talk about the call-out of Ghost Flood Pojects and Mayor Vico Sotto calling out Journalists Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao for interviews w…

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Introducing "Jaws Island" 31:46

26d ago31:46

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Dun dun... This week, on Endless Thread... dun dun... something new is here... dun dun dun dun... a podcast mini-series about the 50th anniversary of the cinematic classic... DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun..."Jaws!" Part 1 of this mini-series, Jaws Island, is right here, right now, and it's all about the "finatics" (yes, that's what they call them…

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Mix #6.22: Liza Soberano, Bea Borres, and Weapons 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching 'Weapons' (02:20) and 'Freakier Friday' (08:06). and wanting a luxury watch (19:04). Rica talks about enjoying the outdoors (27:07) and getting back into content creation (35:55) TT's: We talk about Liza Soberano's latest video (47:33), and Bea Borres' announcement (1:01:38) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg…

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AI and Relationships, Part 2: AI Therapists and Bot Boyfriends 30:12

1M ago30:12

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What happens when we outsource aspects of our most personal moments to machines? In the second installment of our two-part series on AI and relationships, we hear from Rhiannon Williams, a reporter for MIT Technology Review who spoke to people all over the world about how they're using AI to relate to their loved ones, including a man who turns to …

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Mix #6.21: Jetski Holidays, Holy Water Spitting, and Wedding Suppliers 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about Costco shopping (02:50), and staying active (07:54), and dealing with wedding suppliers (12:20) JC talks about his obsession with Texas Roadhouse Rolls (17:36), and hosting for Taipei Tourism (25:47) TT's: We talk about a Tiktoker spitting in some holy water (33:33), and Vice Ganda's controversial Jet2Holiday joke…

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AI and Relationships, Part 1: Into the Woods 28:12

1M ago28:12

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Amir Mizroch spent years deconstructing fairy tales for his children — and thinking that maybe, he could create something out of his analysis and storytelling for a wider audience. In the first episode of our two-part series on AI and relationships, we hear what Amir finally created, and explore the questions it raises about connection in the digit…

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Bootcamp for Men: from betas to alphas 27:28

2M ago27:28

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In the past few years, videos from a new kind of camp have begun circulating the internet. They feature men participating in a variety of bizarre activities: from aggressively digging holes under floodlights, to collectively wailing in a pool of water. These are man camps, where men can pay up to $18,000 to undergo extreme boot-camp-like conditioni…

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Mix #6.20: Blacklisted Wedding Suppliers, E-Ayuda Lottos, and Service Workers 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about loving the resto 'Siklab' (05:41), and finding the perfect Reuben sandwich (13:04). Rica talks about enjoying the TV shows 'Untamed' and 'Sirens' (20:53) TT's: We talk about wedding suppliers being blacklisted on Reddit (30:29), and a questionable 'lottery-style' E-Ayuda in Calumpit, Bulacan (50:40) Follow Rica & JC…

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Kisscams, ratcams, Barbra Streisand 24:45

2M ago24:45

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On this week's Endless Thread, host Ben Brock Johnson and producer Grace Tatter bring us two stories about the power of livestreams – one from the Coldplay concert box seats, and another from a notorious rat corridor in Brooklyn, NYC. Show notes: What's the deal with "Astronomer" CEO and CPO affair? (Reddit) A Crown Heights Building's Rat Infestati…

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Content Creation Funds His Travels Living Off UGC - Baris Selcen | IRL Ventures Travel Video Creators Podcast 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Baris is social media manager originally from Istanbul who has lived in 6 different countries and travelled to over 35 countries. He moved to New York in 2020 during the pandemic and started his business as a content creator in advertising and social media. Check out Baris' journeys on YouTube! Barış Selcen: Website | Email: [email protected]…

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Thinking Outside the Dox: What 'consensual doxing' can teach us about internet privacy 29:34

2M ago29:34

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Kristen Sotakoun (@notkahnjunior on TikTok) says she has always been 'the FBI of the friend group' – that person you can count on to dig up the juicy details on anyone's social media. It's a skillset that has earned her millions upon millions of views on TikTok in a series she has dubbed 'consensual doxing.' In her videos, Kristen completes challen…

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Mix #6.19: Filipino Taste Tests, Online Gambling Bans, and Bike Riding 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about getting lost during her 50k ride (05:44), and the 2025 Tour De France (10:17). JC talks about watching the 'F1' film (24:10), meeting James Deakin (29:55) TT's: We talk about the push to ban Online Gambling in the Philippines (39:50), and BINI in hot water again for a food reaction video they did (51:30) Follow Ri…

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There's a new emoji for sadness :( 24:11

2M ago24:11

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What does the thumbs-up emoji mean to you? Or the wilted rose? The meanings of emojis are limitless and can differ across social groups or generations. On this episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two stories about how certain emojis have taken on surprising meanings. Show notes: * Here’s why the Aerial Tramway Emoji is suddenly in ever…

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Mix #6.18: Service Complaints, Dog Babies, and Wimbledon irl 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about attending Wimbledon in person (02:14), and signing up for a 50km bike ride (15:40). JC talks about his thoughts on the films 'Jurassic World' and 'Ballerina' (23:12), and debating buying a used couch (35:12) TT's: We talk about 'Patron Saint of Concerned Citizens' Carla Abellana (40:15), and a photo resurfaces of …

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Why it feels like it rains every weekend 21:37

3M ago21:37

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If you feel like it's been raining a lot on the weekends this summer, you're not alone. A couple months ago, we noticed a thread on r/boston asking why? So, we enlisted the help of one of our WBUR colleagues, Climate and Environment Corespondent Barbara Moran to clear things up once and for all. Show notes: Rain Every Weekend??? (Reddit) OMG, why i…

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Travelling to EVERY Country in the World - Hamada Final 50 | IRL Ventures - Travel Video Creators Podcast 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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Hamada is on a personal quest to experience EVERY country on Earth. After 25 years of traveling, he’s finally down to the Final 50 destinations. Over the next few years, Hamada is travelling to some of the hardest to reach locales and some of his favorite international destinations, focusing on Education , Exploration & Entertainment (or, MIND, BOD…

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Mix #6.17: A.I. Photos, Filipino Food Features, and CBT Progress 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about struggles with moving apartments (02:27), hosting in straight Tagalog (05:50), and disliking '28 Years Later' (13:10). Rica talks about implementing CBT into aciton (17:54), and 'bombing' a job interview (21:50) TT's: We talk about a debate amongst netizens regarding a supposed A.I. generated photo of President Bong…

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Episodes We Love: How to Fight a Shark 37:08

3M ago37:08

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This episode originally aired on July 12, 2024. It has been updated to more clearly represent communication with Kayleigh Grant about a conversation with Kristian Parton. When Endless Thread producer Grace Tatter heard a friend assert that she could ward off a shark because of TikTok, Grace was both concerned for her friend's safety, and curious. W…

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Raiding the fridge with Condiment Claire 28:02

3M ago28:02

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This week on Endless Thread, we're raiding our refrigerators and rating our favorite condiments with TikTok creator and author "Condiment Claire" Dinhut. We learn about the surprising history of some of our favorite flavor-enhancers, and Claire shares her secrets for using up the last bits of sauce in a jar and how she keeps her online presence app…

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Livestreaming for 20+ years around the world! Paul Gowder | IRL Ventures - Travel Video Creators Podcast 39:20

3M ago39:20

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Paul Gowder is a travel enthusiast, content creator, and founder of PowWows.com, the leading online resource for exploring and celebrating Native American culture. With over 40 trips to Disney World and 24 cruises under his belt, Paul has a passion for discovering new places and helping others travel smarter and more meaningfully. From livestreamin…

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War and Pizza 30:11

3M ago30:11

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In the hours leading up to Israel commencing its June missile strikes on Iran, X users were posting about pizza. Specifically, how pizza places around the United States Pentagon were experiencing an unusual spike in business. The Pentagon Pizza Index refers to a theory that dates back to the Cold War, suggesting that increased pizza orders around t…

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Mix #6.16: Streaming Censoring, Hospital Service, and Future Selves 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about watching the premiere of the documentary 'The Toughest Footrace on Earth' (02:20), and camping on the beach (13:03). JC talks about vocal problems (20:56), and moving out of his place (39:05) TT's: We talk about about the MTRCB potentially regulating online platforms (46:04), and a hospital experience going viral …

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Pics or this episode didn't happen 24:07

3M ago24:07

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A picture's worth a thousand words, or in this case, a podcast episode. This week Ben and Amory bring two very different stories from Reddit about pictures on the internet. First – what legal rights do we have over our photos after posting them on Instagram? Then, Ben indoctrinates Amory to The Game. Show notes: Unauthorized use of my photo being d…

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BONUS MIX: Answering Questions, Regretting Decisions, and Fries Preferences 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Gatas a Question: We read Leche Fan answers to 'Have you ever regretted a decision' (01:22), and answer about our Fries Preference (24:26), Last book we read (27:44), current TV show recos (33:05). Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, go get one! Hosted…

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When the government wants your socials 34:11

3M ago34:11

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Jeffrey Ngo is from Hong Kong. He used to talk about politics all of the time with his friends in group chats and on social media, from casually sending memes, to planning protests. What happens to online speech when you're unsure how much the government is monitoring your speech, and what the repercussions will be if they don't like it? Show notes…

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Derek 'The Menswear Guy' Guy 35:24

4M ago35:24

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Men's fashion might seem like a niche topic. But people of all genders and sartorial sensibilities follow Derek Guy on X for his clothing takes... even if they're not quite sure how they found his page. Endless Thread talks to Derek about how he weaves together humor, history, cultural criticism, and political commentary to make fashion feel releva…

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Mix #6.15: 'Honest' food reviews, Mole People, and Tourist Trust Issues 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about hosting in the wee hours of the morning (05:00), and being disappointed with the new 'Mission Impossible' and 'Karate Kid' films (15:42). Rica talks about attending 'The Podcast Show' 2025 (19:28), and pitching a different podcast (26:40) TT's: We talk about about a FB post about Siargao tourists that went viral (31…

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Get inked! Or... not! 19:14

4M ago19:14

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'Tis the season to show some skin! Perhaps some tattoo-adorned skin? In this week's episode, Ben tells Amory about the r/tattoos community's reaction to a man whose friends made him self-conscious about his flowery tattoo. Amory tells Ben about the science behind why tattoos stay put on our bodies, which has only recently come to be understood.…

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Creating a Portable Studio in a Carry-On Suitcase! Junaid Ahmed 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

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Junaid is a Home Studio Architect and Podcaster for the show Hack and Hobbies, and partners with Go Box Studio, the portable studio in a suitcase! Follow him on any platforms @SuperJunaid Junaid's Links: GoBox Studio | Hacks and Hobbies Podcast | Home Studio Mastery | Humblezone | First Class Business Follow Ed Ventures Join our discord Creating a …

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Group Chats: The Dark Matter of American Politics 26:42

4M ago26:42

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The thing about social media when it was created was that it was public. Ideas shared were debated for all to see. Today much of that is happening behind closed doors—in group chats. Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of the media outlet Semafor and co-host of the podcast Mixed Signals, speaks with Endless Thread about the elite group chats on Signal and W…

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Mix #6.14: Wha Hafen?, First Prezi, and Final Destinations 1:18:53

4M ago1:18:53

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching the latest 'Final Destination' film (3:00) and wedding supplier struggles (14:00). Rica talks about old ladies swimming (20:00), the TV show 'Black Summer' (23:25) and 'The Liver King' (29:45) TT's: We talk about about Viral Sensation Christopher Diwata and the 'Wha Hafen Vella?' trend (35:14), and Pinoy Mo…

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Mix #6.13: BINI vids, Cat kicking, and Mushroom Powders 1:18:42

4M ago1:18:42

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about happy endorphins (02:20), public pools (07:00), taking a mushroom cocoa powder (12:40), and watching 'Saw X' (21:44). JC talks about his free trip to Boracay (24:06), and watching 'The Thunderbolts' (32:50) TT's: We talk about a DLSU post about cat kicking (42:55), and the viral video that landed some BINI members…

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The bots are taking over 25:39

5M ago25:39

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The bots are here to stay, and they're everywhere. The trouble is, learning how to spot them. On this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two stories from Reddit about undercover bots. First — is there such a thing as an easy tell for identifying bots? Second, what happens when internet users accept bots as fellow humans, only t…

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Encore: The internet's fight over dinosaur emoji 28:49

5M ago28:49

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A few years ago, we brought you the story of how dinosaur emoji had entered the debate about trans rights. We were reminded of this episode recently when a White House memorandum lambasted NPR for spreading "radical, woke propaganda" and linked to our story as an example. After the memo, President Trump signed an executive order to stop federal fun…

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Mix #6.12: Conclaves, Relationship Reveals, and Massages 1:21:46

5M ago1:21:46

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about eating and shopping in the QC area (02:08), watching 'Sinners' (05:47), trying a new favorite resto (10:25), and getting a bomb massage (17:41). Rica talks about her obsession with Marks & Spencer (22:21), last week at work (26:12), and another podcast reco (35:03) TT's: We talk about the passing of Pope Francis and…

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Boy do we have a rant for you 21:50

5M ago21:50

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It's rant season. Or is it? When is it *not* rant season? In this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two very different, very viral, rants from Reddit. One is about how the current design trends in our public and private spaces are hard on the ears. Another discusses how escape room adventures can bring out the worst in people.…

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Mix #6.11: Wedding Crashers, Heat Indexes, and Black Mirror 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about quitting her job (02:03), finding inspiration online (06:32), producing podcasts (13:03), and the TV Show 'Pulse' (24:30). JC talks about finishing 'The Pitt' (30:05), spoiler-free thoughts on the new season of 'Black Mirror' (33:36), and hosting a nightmare wedding (38:30) TT's: Dennis Padilla causing a fuss at h…

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Find Our Friends 35:03

5M ago35:03

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At any given time, 110 people can tell you exactly where James Tatter is. Every single iPhone user has the Find My app on their phone, which allows them to share their location with friends and family. Increasingly, for young people like James, it's becoming also a form of social media. Endless Thread producer (and James's sister) Grace Tatter want…

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BONUS MIX: Fancy Libraries, Study Habits, and Internet Radio 19:48

5M ago19:48

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Leche Fan Mail!: A return Leche Fan talks about treating themself after passing their exam (02:02), discussing study habits (04:39), and the music app (09:10) Check our FB Group 'The Halo Halo Show Leche Fam' for a chance to win moneyyyy?? Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded using the ELG…

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Introducing NHPR's "The Final Days of Sgt. Tibbs" 17:28

5M ago17:28

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Endless Thread is thrilled to introduce you to a new podcast from our friends at NHPR’s Document team. That’s the team behind other great narrative shows like Bear Brook and The 13th Step. For the past six months, NHPR reporter Todd Bookman has been spending a lot of time thinking about… a cat. This cat’s name is Sergeant Tibbs – he’s 19. Tibbs goe…

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Mix #6.10: Nuisance Vloggers, Snow White, and Pasig Problemz 1:16:47

5M ago1:16:47

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about staying at the back side of Boracay and trying new eats (01:54), watching 'The Residence', 'Day of the Jackal', and 'The Pitt' (10:05) and defending the new 'Snow White' (21:15) Rica talks about transitioning into her golfer era (30:11), running for a cause (36:26) TT's: We talk about Ian Sia's strange choice of wor…

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Nothing Violent 24:45

6M ago24:45

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There's a conspiracy theory on Reddit right now suggesting that Reddit is using aggressive tools to hide posts praising or supporting Luigi Mangione's alleged execution-style killing of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. Endless Thread looks at what is going on with Luigi memes on this platform: the Nintendo character memes… and the othe…

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Selling Her Art To Travel The World! Yuki Nakatani 42:31

6M ago42:31

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Yuki Nakatani is a calligraphy artist and writer from Japan who’s been backpacking across the world selling her art to fund her travels. She often hitchhikes and finds free places to stay in exchange for work. She’s truly living a free life and shares her journey on instagram in the form of stories and reels. You can buy her book or support her jou…

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When History and Vlogging Intersect! Walking With History 1:02:46

6M ago1:02:46

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Jenn and Scott are the hosts of the Walk with History YouTube Channel and Talk with History Podcast! Their mission is helping you explore historic locations to personally connect with the past. Jenn is a historian and former Navy pilot with a Master’s Degree in American History and a certificate in Museum Studies. Scott produces videos and podcasts…