Catch the questions that pass by
Play a podcast, start a live session, and let SideThread notice the names, claims, books, places, and references you would normally pause to search. It gives you short answers without pulling you out of the moment.
For live curiosity
SideThread is for the quick question, unfamiliar name, claim, book, place, or passing reference that would normally send you to search.
Start with a podcast
Play an interview or conversation out loud, start a session, and let the episode keep moving.
Stay in the thread
Useful assists become short threads you can glance at, ignore, or revisit later.
Learn SideThread
Start with the practical guides
Begin with the podcast demo, then use these pages for examples, boundaries, first-session help, and the next live moment to try.
Podcast demoPlay a podcast out loud and see how SideThread handles passing references.Choose a podcastPick an episode with enough names, claims, books, places, and side questions for a fair first test.First session guideA simple way to try the app for the first time and know what to watch for.Second session guideKnow when to use SideThread again after the first useful podcast test.Live curiosity examplesPodcast, dinner, lecture, and interview moments where a short answer might help.Podcast reference examplesExamples of names, books, claims, places, and ideas that can become useful side threads.Questions without interruptingWhy SideThread is built for quick curiosity instead of stopping the main conversation.When search breaks the threadA plain-English explanation of the moment SideThread is trying to make lighter.What SideThread is notA quick boundary guide: not a chatbot, recorder, note taker, or meeting dashboard.FAQShort answers about what SideThread does, when it helps, and what to expect.