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Brooke Eby finds humor and social media success in ALS diagnosis

09:43

March 27, 2025

Brooke Eby at a Washington Nationals Game, wearing Lou Gehrig's jersey. (Courtesy of: Brooke Eby)

A young woman diagnosed with ALS is using TikTok to tell her story. Hundreds of thousands of users are laughing at Brooke Eby's comedy and rooting for her as she battles a terminal illness.

Endless Thread hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson report.

This segment aired on March 27, 2025.

Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the executive producer of podcasts at WBUR and co-host of the podcast Endless Thread.

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Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

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

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Grace Tatter Producer, WBUR Podcasts

Grace Tatter is a producer for WBUR Podcasts.

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Emily Jankowski Sound Designer

Emily Jankowski is a sound designer for WBUR’s podcast department.

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