Exploring the rise of vertical online shorts

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March 06, 2025

The Endless Thread team explores the rise of vertical online shorts: Soap opera-like series, told in less than two-minute chunks.

Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson hear about some of the people who create and work on the videos and the challenges they face.

This segment aired on March 6, 2025.

Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the director of digital audio at WBUR and co-host of the podcast, Endless Thread.

Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

Amory Sivertson is a senior producer for podcasts and the co-host of Endless Thread.