Endless Thread

Improv group Cherry Bomb turns online drama into musical theater, showcasing quirky characters from East Nashville's Facebook group. Explore the creative process of turning Reddit posts into songs, including a Stanley Cup tribute. Discover the chaos caused by a mysterious hole in Chicago neighborhood and how Cherry Bomb bridges online interactions with real-life humor through improv musical theater.

A man presents a PowerPoint on a first date, leading to a discussion on unconventional dating methods. The podcast also delves into the movie 'Tenet' and a controversial filming incident, while encouraging listeners to share PowerPoint presentations.

Julian Shapiro-Barnum, Creator of Recess Therapy, talks about making the internet fun for kids and adults. They discuss the impact of viral success, their childhood in a large queer family, empowering kids through improv, and reflections on spiritual nourishment and learning from children.

TikTok creator 'Kala', aka 'tunnel girl', excavates and constructs a tunnel system under her suburban home, capturing the attention of over half a million followers. The hosts discuss her motivations, TikTok community's response, safety concerns, Kala's sudden disappearance, and the unfolding mystery surrounding the tunnel project.

The podcast discusses the discovery of secret tunnels in New York City, including one in a synagogue basement and another connecting a building to a deserted mikfah. It delves into why tunnels are intriguing to people and the viral nature of these stories. The episode also explores the strict customs and way of life in the Hasidic community, the consequences of unauthorized tunnel building, and ends with a call for listeners to share their tunnel stories.

Investigation of suspicious robocalls with deepfake of President Biden, deepfake case involving cheerleaders and anonymous text messages, dangers of deepfakes including cyberbullying and political manipulation, Hello Fresh and Brooks Running ads, experience with creating audio deepfakes using Resemble AI.

The podcast explores the popularity of the carnivore diet promoted by social media influencers. They discuss controversial topics including the health benefits of butter, eating testicles for testosterone, and the philosophy behind the carnivore diet. The podcast also raises concerns about the credibility of certifications, misinterpreted studies, and the impact of misleading theories on public health.

Rodrigo Barbosa runs social media for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves Brazilian fan club. He's fluent in Brazil's particularly zany brand of internet humor. But when one his weirdest tweets went viral in the U.S., he had some translating to do. Credits: This episode was produced by Ben Brock Johnson with Grace Tatter. Mixing and sound design by Matt Reed. Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson are the co-hosts.

Ben Brock Johnson, Amory Sivertson, and Grace Tatter explore manifestation, astrology, and tarot. They discuss signs from the universe versus signs from an algorithm and why they feel true. The podcast dives into tarot card readings on TikTok, astrological birth information, attitudes towards change and routine, and the Barnum effect.

A man's life-changing perspective after a difficult year leads him to help others; discusses the Drake equation and Fermi Paradox; Justin, author of a famous Reddit post, reflects on its relevance; exploring perceptions of time and helping others; emphasizing the importance of being the 'today you tomorrow me' guy.