660 episodes

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.

99% Invisible Stitcher Studios

    • Arts
    • 4.8 β€’ 3.9K Ratings

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.

    Fact Checking the Supreme Court

    Fact Checking the Supreme Court

    Whose job is it to fact check the Supreme Court? As it turns out, no one. So why is it like that, and what even happens when you prove them wrong?

    • 44 min
    Uptown Squirrel [update]

    Uptown Squirrel [update]

    Squirrels were purposefully introduced into our cities in the 1800s, and when their population exploded, we lost track of how many there are.

    • 30 min
    The Lost Subways of North America

    The Lost Subways of North America

    Roman talks to Jake Berman, author of "The Lost Subways of North America."

    • 26 min
    The Power Broker #05: Brandy Zadrozny

    The Power Broker #05: Brandy Zadrozny

    Featuring Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet, and covering the last section of Part 4, chapters 21-24.

    • 2 hrs 11 min
    Rocket Man

    Rocket Man

    Where's my jetpack?

    • 40 min
    It's Howdy Doody Time!

    It's Howdy Doody Time!

    How an ugly puppet created television as we know it

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

Crookedeyes2 ,

Wonderful listen

For my job I basically walk all day, this is the perfect podcast for my day. I enjoy the topics and explanations so well. I’m recommending this podcast to anyone I know and the topics are great for conversations. Love it

The only small annoying thing is Romans constant laugh with guests, it’s extremely distracting. Even if it comes natural just edit it out because it seems so insincere and distracting.

Joey JoJo Senior Shabadoo ,

Really a response to another review.

As a Canadian I fully support banning installing gas in all new build housing. Why the hell not? Heat pumps and resistance heating can keep a house warm. Need more electricity? Invest in generation, transmission and maybe build houses that can maintain an internal temperature. … Anyway despite the beautiful Oakland California bias, 99pi is a good show.

cdn-bacon ,

big fan for more than 5 years!

LOVE this podcast, Roman & crew feel like my nerdy pals at this point I love how they do storytelling and the range of stories.
Great for curious minds!

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