99% Invisible

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DESIGN
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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.

4 DAYS AGO

Meet Me at Riis

As the last warmth of summer fades, Riis Beach—a hidden queer oasis behind a decaying hospital—faces a new reality.

37 min
29 OCT

How the World Ran Out of Everything

Remember when grocery shelves went bare and cargo ships clogged the California coast? That chaos wasn’t just a pandemic hiccup—it was a symptom of a supply chain stretched to its limits.

34 min
22 OCT

Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween takes over empty stores every fall—explore the eerie allure behind these spooky pop-ups and what they say about the decline of retail.

32 min
18 OCT

The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery

Featuring Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting, and covering the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7, chapters 39-41.

2h 52m
15 OCT

Trompe L'oeil

Three stories about designs meant to fool you.

33 min
11 OCT

Brilliantly Boring

In this bonus episode, Roman unearths the surprising story behind the 99% Invisible's name and delves into the unnoticed brilliance of everyday design—from the origins of reinforced concrete to the artistry of Japan’s manhole covers.

27 min
8 OCT

Christiania

In Copenhagen, Christiania—a commune born from rebellion—now faces mounting pressures that could force it to choose between its radical ideals and survival.

40 min
1 OCT

The Infernal Machine

The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite—designed to build the world—was co-opted by anarchists to bring about its destruction.

29 min

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Roman Mars

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55 Ratings

So refreshing!

01/02/2018

rinaabadi

I love this podcast! It’s so inspiring and refreshing. Highly recommended. Roman Mars is great. Thank you!
Moish10

04/12/2016

Moish10

When podcasts were invented, this is exactly what they had in mind. An Independent individual making quality thoughtful material you wouldn't hear on any radio.
Always Incredible

26/05/2017

yonischott

This is the best podcast I've listened to so far. It doesn't matter what the topic is Roman is always great. When I have nothing to listen to I can always go back to an old one.
Thank you

02/08/2013

Yossi Mat

Very enjoying listening to your episodes on my way to and from work in Israel. As an software engineering manager and father of two kids I'm suffering from lack of time. Your project gives me an opportunity to learn and explore the design and architecture world. Thank you a lot, Yossi

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.