Weaving the Endless Thread with Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson

Audience

On this episode of Audience, Stuart chats with Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson from the acclaimed podcast, Endless Thread. It is quite a feat to be able to build a show that stays relevant while also standing the test of time. Endless Thread has proven to be one of those great podcasts. On the show, Ben and Amory explore the depths of the internet in order to find niche communities, untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories.

Today, Amory and Ben talk about what makes a good story, how they conduct their research, and how to stay relevant in the quickly evolving world of the internet. They also talk about the importance of getting out from behind the computer screen and conducting their own fieldwork.

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Today you’ll learn about:

• The story behind Endless Thread
• What makes a story worth covering
• Putting together research and interviews for complex stories
• The difference between starting an episode and ending one
• The trial and error journey of podcasting
• Funding and capital for podcasting
• The importance of getting out of the recording booth

Resources/Links:

Endless Thread: https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/endlessthread/about

Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/

Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/

Castos, website: https://castos.com/

Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos

Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw