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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.

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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.

    The Power Broker #03: David Sims

    The Power Broker #03: David Sims

    Featuring Blank Check co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims covering the first section of Part 4, chapters 11-15

    • 2 hrs 7 min
    573- Toyetic

    573- Toyetic

    The constant and sometimes fraught back and forth between cartoons and toys, as exemplified by Transformers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    • 39 min
    572- WARNING: This Podcast Contains Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer or Other Reproductive Harm

    572- WARNING: This Podcast Contains Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer or Other Reproductive Harm

    Understanding the clunky Prop 65 warnings on products

    • 42 min
    Roman Mars Describes Santa Fe As It Is

    Roman Mars Describes Santa Fe As It Is

    A 99pi guide to some of our favorite design features of Santa Fe.

    • 33 min
    438- The Real Book [rebroadcast]

    438- The Real Book [rebroadcast]

    Since the mid-1970s, almost every jazz musician has owned a copy of the same book and originally it was a totally unlicensed publication

    • 41 min
    Significant Others: A Sneak Peek at the Woman Behind Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

    Significant Others: A Sneak Peek at the Woman Behind Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

    It’s been said that history is written by the person at the typewriter. But who did the person who made history depend on?

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.4K Ratings

2.4K Ratings

KristinaJ1987 ,

The Power Broker book club is a fantastic way to engage with this podcast!

So happy they did that. I’ve never experience another podcast do this and it’s great!

Andreas Pilakoutas ,

Design's Detour: When 99% Invisible Shifted Its Focus

I've been a long-time fan of "99% Invisible," initially drawn in by its unique exploration of design and architecture, and the subtle intricacies of our built environment. However, the recent changes in the podcast, coinciding with new staff members, have led to a shift in its direction. The introduction of political perspectives into the content, although informative, diverges from what I originally loved about the podcast - its focus on design without the influence of current politics. While some may appreciate this new approach, I find myself nostalgic for the original charm and neutrality that made "99% Invisible" a standout for me.

bamusbatisbarns ,

A lovely and consistent island of calm

I’ve been listening to 99pi for as long as I’ve been listening to podcasts. It’s a warm hug that always introduces such fascinating concepts with heart and honesty. Thanks to Roman and the team for such great work for such a long time.

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