Endless Thread
Endless Thread, produced by WBUR and hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson, covers untold histories, unsolved mysteries and internet culture. The show has 472 episodes released weekly, typically 25 to 33 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a suggested rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Established public radio mystery and internet culture show with a weekly audience
- 472 episodes released weekly since December 2017, with consistent cadence.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 2,658 ratings, with 64 percent five-star reviews.
- Produced by WBUR, a public radio newsroom, with high production quality.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, episodic investigation
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 33 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wbur.org/podcasts/endlessthread |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1321060753 |
| RSS feed | rss.wbur.org/endlessthread/podcast |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT's human editors | 2026-10-16 | 25 min |
| Remembering Brooke Eby | 2026-10-09 | 33 min |
| Mixed signals: Nextdoor villains and the holiday you've never heard of | 2026-10-02 | 25 min |
| The Haruhi problem | 2026-09-25 | 16 min |
| Keeping the Lights on at a Video Game Cafe in Southern Yemen | 2026-09-18 | 33 min |
| Ear rumblers assemble! | 2026-09-11 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL. Hosted by Ben Brock Johnson & Amory Sivertson.
About Endless Thread
Endless Thread is a weekly podcast produced by WBUR, the Boston public radio station, and hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson. Per the show's website and feed, it explores untold histories, unsolved mysteries and stories from online culture, often pairing narrative reporting with internet investigation. The feed lists 472 episodes, with a median episode length of about 27 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,658 ratings with an average of 4.1 out of 5. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count, the catalog size and WBUR backing, estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. This is an estimate, not a reported figure. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.
Indicative pricing is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Technology brands, app launches and consumer products aimed at curious adult listeners would fit this show best.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Endless Thread can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Endless Thread
How much does Endless Thread charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll indicatively costs $360 to $2,000. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the dossier.
What is Endless Thread about?
Endless Thread is a WBUR podcast hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson. Each episode covers untold histories, unsolved mysteries and stories from internet culture, with narrative reporting.
How do I contact Endless Thread about sponsoring an episode?
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