Snacktime: Bushfires and Books
Ben and Amory discuss a Reddit deep-dive about the Australian wildfires and one man's very, very long reading list.
9 Jan 202012min
Where Are They Now: Endless Thread Edition
Ben and Amory get updates from a few previous guests. Then, they invite the hosts of the podcast "Food, We Need To Talk" into the studio for a final debrief on their 2019 New Year's resolutions.
2 Jan 202017min
Encore: Priceless Gifts From The World's Largest Secret Santa
What do Bill Gates, finding your soul mate, and charting a new life path have in common? Reddit Gifts! The world's largest anonymous gift exchange has led to some unexpected outcomes.
26 Dec 201931min
In Their Own Words: Three Autistic Redditors On Autism
Three autistic Redditors talk to us about their view of the world, their view of autism, and their hopes for greater representation in society.
20 Dec 201942min
Snacktime: Feeling Adrift
Ben shares a story about a real-life grand theft auto adventure and Amory tells the story of a dad whose new hobby may only be scratching the surface of something deeper.
12 Dec 201918min
No Kidding: The Childfree Movement Hits Close To Home
r/childfree is one of the fastest growing communities on Reddit and it's for people who do NOT want children. They don't want to be told why they should have them, how much they'll regret it if they don't, and how "selfish" they are for not "contributing to society." This choice is becoming more common, yet it's still questioned ferociously. We hear from some of these people and explore how this Reddit community offers support when friends and family don't.
5 Dec 201941min
The 9/11 Hoax That Wasn't
While we’re busy stuffing our faces over Thanksgiving, we thought we’d share a story you’ll love from another great podcast: Underunderstood. They look into a photo that frequently goes viral on Reddit to figure out, once and for all, whether or not it’s a hoax. Their conclusion is satisfying and weirdly touching.
27 Nov 201935min
The Max Headroom Incident: Revisiting The Masked Mystery, 32 Years Later
On November 22nd, 1987, two TV stations in Chicago had their broadcast signals hijacked by someone wearing a Max Headroom mask. In the years since, Redditors have played an integral role in getting to the bottom of this case. Who dunnit? Why? How? We dig into the story.
21 Nov 201935min
