Hyperfixed

Alex Goldman & Radiotopia
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  • Documentary
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Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever it is, former Reply All co-host Alex Goldman — reporter, radio producer, and overconfident idiot — will get to the bottom of it (if there’s a bottom to be found. Results may vary). Follow Alex as he figures out not only the vast hidden mechanisms that create these problems, but works with you, the listener, to find a solution. Or at least enough of an explanation that you’re ok with the annoyance. He’s not perfect. Hyperfixed is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent and listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm.  Submit your problems and sign up for bonus episodes and much more at hyperfixedpod.com

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  1. 1d ago

    Hyperfixed Live in Brooklyn: The Dog Story

    A segment from our recent live show in Brooklyn! We investigate one man's obsession with an incredibly charismatic performer.  Please consider becoming a Hyperfixed premium member - you will get bonus episodes and access to our discord and much more, in addition to supporting independent journalism.  hyperfixedpod.com/join LINKS:  In Memoriam for "Minnie" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Rethinking Purpose from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality These days, it seems like advice for how to “find your purpose” is everywhere. But what if purpose isn’t some hidden answer waiting to be found? And what if anxiously searching for our one true calling actually makes it harder to live with purpose? On this episode, we explore some other approaches to the problem. Clinical psychologist Ross White tells us about how psychological flexibility can help us form purpose over time, and stay connected to it, even as our lives change. And we talk to philosopher Edward Slingerland about what early Chinese thinkers like Confucius and Zhuangzi would have made of our modern obsession with inventing a meaningful path from scratch.  Ross White is an Honorary Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University, Belfast and the Founding Director of Strive2Thrive. He is the author of the book The Tree That Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive, as well as the article “Your purpose isn’t something you find, it’s something you form.” Edward Slingerland is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Religion at Dartmouth. He is the author of many books, including Trying Not to Try and the forthcoming title, Learning to See: Literature, Moral Perception and Early Confucian Virtue Ethics. Find out more about his work on his website. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Sep 17 • Subscribers Only

    What Does a Sandworm Sound Like?

    This week, an extended interview with Academy award winner Mark Mangini as he shares his history in the industry, some more detail to his experience making the movie Weeds (featured in the Hyperfixed episode Captive Audience) and he tells us how he came up with some of his favorite sounds LINKS:  Sound Designer Ben Burtt on his Star Wars sound design, from the documentary Empire of Dreams.

  4. Sep 10

    PREMIUM UNLOCKED: Cramping My Style

    This week, we're unlocking an episode from our premium feed: an interview with Kate Downey, Host and Creator of the CRAMPED podcast.Get tickets for the Hyperfixed live show! If you like this episode and would like to hear more like it, as well as join our discord and get discounts on merch, you can support us by going to https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join.  LINKS:  CRAMPED podcast Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  5. Sep 3 • Subscribers Only

    A Conversation about Prison Telecommunication with Mike Wessler

    Last year, we solved a problem for a listener that unearthed a slew of complicated issues within prison policy, specifically as it pertains to communications within prisons.  Please don't forget about our live show! Tickets are going fast, get yours today. tickets.hyperfixedpod.com LINKS: Prison Policy Initiative

  6. Aug 27

    Captive Audience

    Alice was browsing the stock audio in Adobe premiere, when she found dozens of audio marked "prison." Were they actually recorded in prison? By actual prisoners? And if so, was it voluntary? We investigate. Reminder! There are only two weeks until Hyperfixed live in Brooklyn! Buy tickets HERE Hyperfixed is completely independent and can only exist with the support of our listeners. Please consider becoming a premium Hyperfixed member. You'll get bonus episodes, discounts on merch and live shows, and much more. You can join by following THIS LINK LINKS: Watch Weeds on TUBI Max Cerda's Non-Profit, BUILD Latino Reentry Integration Services Space! The Game Show Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  7. Aug 20 • Subscribers Only

    "Round Them Up and Burn Them" and Other Adrian Fisher Stories

    "Round Them Up and Burn Them" and Other Adrian Fisher Stories

  8. Aug 13

    ReTell All

    In 2022, Amber’s favorite podcast came to an abrupt and shocking end, and now, its archive of episodes has started disappearing from the internet. So she’s come to the Hyperfixed team to find out how to preserve what’s left, and answer a question that's been haunting her for years: is her favorite podcast host ok? LINKS:  ReTell Pharmacy PodcastWe are doing a LIVE SHOW in Brooklyn in September, get your tickets here http://tickets.hyperfixedpod.com/ Please consider becoming a hyperfixed premium member. Your support keeps our show alive. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever it is, former Reply All co-host Alex Goldman — reporter, radio producer, and overconfident idiot — will get to the bottom of it (if there’s a bottom to be found. Results may vary). Follow Alex as he figures out not only the vast hidden mechanisms that create these problems, but works with you, the listener, to find a solution. Or at least enough of an explanation that you’re ok with the annoyance. He’s not perfect. Hyperfixed is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent and listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm.  Submit your problems and sign up for bonus episodes and much more at hyperfixedpod.com

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