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99% Invisible

99% Invisible

704 Episodes • By Roman Mars • www.stitcher.com
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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Ancient DMs
An exploration of the often deep ironies involved in... more
Jan 14 2025 34m
Ancient Assyrian Imperial Library Contents
Chapter 1 10 mins
Discovery of Ancient Assyrian Library
Chapter 2 8 mins
Paranoia and the Assyrian Library
Chapter 3 13 mins
Preservation of Ancient Assyrian Library
Chapter 4 6 mins
Uncovering Unknowns in Ancient Texts
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Mini-Stories: Volume 20
Happy New Year! We're starting 2025 with four more m... more
Jan 7 2025 35m
Journey of Discovery and Reciprocity
Chapter 1 6 mins
Exploring the Concept of Snooze Alarms
Chapter 2 4 mins
Socialist Neonization in Eastern Europe
Chapter 3 7 mins
Revival of Warsaw's Neonization
Chapter 4 8 mins
Discovering Building Safety Measures
Chapter 5 9 mins
Evolution of Movie Smell Technology
Chapter 6 1 min
Evolution of Movie Viewing Experience
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Hyperfixed: Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case
We've all got problems. Sometimes your problem is a ... more
Dec 31 2024 26m
Grocery Store Control and Strategies
Chapter 1 11 mins
Efficiency of Open Refrigeration in Stores
Chapter 2 8 mins
Grocery Store Refrigeration Efficiency Concerns
Chapter 3 8 mins
Supermarket Efficiency and Sustainability Analysis
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New Year, New Neighborhood
The story of New Year's Eve in Times Square, and how... more
Dec 24 2024 33m
Transformation of Times Square
Chapter 1 13 mins
Times Square
Chapter 2 13 mins
Times Square Business Improvement District Transformation
Chapter 3 10 mins
Urban Sociology and Business Improvement Districts
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The Power Broker #12: Robert Caro
This is the twelfth and final episode breaking down ... more
Dec 20 2024 2h 31m
Reflection on Public Ingratitude
Chapter 1 5 mins
Defining Riches
Chapter 2 14 mins
Unprecedented Spending at the World's Fair
Chapter 3 7 mins
Trouble at the World's Fair
Chapter 4 12 mins
Financial Crisis at the World's Fair
Chapter 5 8 mins
Robert Moses' Reactions to Mischaracterization
Chapter 6 7 mins
Struggle for Power and Control
Chapter 7 9 mins
Power Struggle
Chapter 8 9 mins
Moses's Power Play in Transportation
Chapter 9 12 mins
The Fall of Robert Moses
Chapter 10 10 mins
The Legacy of Robert Moses
Chapter 11 9 mins
Moses' Legacy and Final Reflections
Chapter 12 6 mins
Reflections on Robert Caro's Process
Chapter 13 7 mins
Robert Caro's Writing Process
Chapter 14 12 mins
Robert Moses
Chapter 15 12 mins
Exploring Robert Moses and American History
Chapter 16 12 mins
Reflections on the Power Broker
Chapter 17 28 sec
TV Streaming Rewards and Exclusive Content
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Mini-Stories: Volume 19
Cheeky highway signs, Jane Fonda’s surprising side h... more
Dec 17 2024 36m
Lyndon LaRouche
Chapter 1 12 mins
Comedy on Electronic Highway Signs
Chapter 2 9 mins
Jane Fonda and Political Influence
Chapter 3 12 mins
Foot Anatomy Debate and Personal Reactions
Chapter 4 6 mins
Greek Foot Aesthetic in Art
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The Flop House: Megalopolis, with Roman Mars
Roman Mars and the Flop House team dive into Francis... more
Dec 10 2024 1h 48m
City Riots and Escaping Families
Chapter 1 12 mins
Supporting Small Businesses and Urban Utopias
Chapter 2 6 mins
Magical Realism in Megalopolis
Chapter 3 9 mins
Unveiling the Utopian Megalopolis
Chapter 4 6 mins
Visual Metaphors in Megalopolis
Chapter 5 5 mins
Roman Wedding and Clock Observations
Chapter 6 9 mins
Deception and Manipulation in Rome
Chapter 7 11 mins
The Strange World of Megalon
Chapter 8 12 mins
Unexpected Events in Megalopolis
Chapter 9 8 mins
Genius vs. Democracy
Chapter 10 14 mins
Passion Projects and Dangerous Ideas
Chapter 11 4 mins
Space Movie Projector and Imagination Theories
Chapter 12 11 mins
Film Recommendations and Analysis
Chapter 13 1 min
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The 15 Minute City
How did the “15 Minute City,” a simple urban plannin... more
Dec 3 2024 37m
Urban Planning and Sponsorship Collaboration
Chapter 1 5 mins
Small Business Growth and Urban Planning
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Evolution of Urban Planning
Chapter 3 14 mins
The 15-Minute City Movement
Chapter 4 9 mins
Rise of 15-Minute City Protests
Chapter 5 7 mins
Public Reaction to 15-Minute Cities
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Raccoon Thanksgiving
After Toronto unveiled its "raccoon-resistant" compo... more
Nov 26 2024 27m
Raccoon Specialist Helps Design Bin
Chapter 1 5 mins
Raccoon-Proofing Toronto
Chapter 2 16 mins
Raccoon-Proof Green Bins
Chapter 3 8 mins
The White House Raccoon
Chapter 4 57 sec
Podcast Updates and Membership Benefits
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Roman, Elliott, and Robert Caro: Live in Conversation
What makes The Power Broker endure 50 years on? Roma... more
Nov 19 2024 44m
Chapter Cliffhangers in Podcast Analysis
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Power Broker
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Impact of the Power Broker
Chapter 3 15 mins
The Rhythm of Words
Chapter 4 9 mins
Legacy of the Power Broker
Chapter 5 8 mins
Transportation Inequality in New York
Chapter 6 1 min
The Hunt for Truth and Friends
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The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan
This is the eleventh official episode, breaking down... more
Nov 15 2024 2h 49m
Reflecting History in Fantasy Improv
Chapter 1 5 mins
Supporting Small Business Growth and Security
Chapter 2 11 mins
Battle for Central Park Glen
Chapter 3 4 mins
Mothers vs. Moses
Chapter 4 13 mins
Moses' Sweetheart Deal Backlash
Chapter 5 11 mins
Uncovering Corruption in Robert Moses
Chapter 6 9 mins
Investigating Moses
Chapter 7 11 mins
Inside Reporters' Collusion Against Moses
Chapter 8 10 mins
Shakespeare in the Park Troubles
Chapter 9 6 mins
Moses' Defeat
Chapter 10 12 mins
Unveiling Corruption in Public Projects
Chapter 11 12 mins
Moses Considers Exiting Title I
Chapter 12 9 mins
Power Struggle
Chapter 13 13 mins
The Fall of Robert Moses
Chapter 14 14 mins
The Unsleeping City Dungeons & Dragons
Chapter 15 4 mins
The Sinister Influence of Robert Moses
Chapter 16 15 mins
Fictionalizing Robert Moses
Chapter 17 9 mins
Crafting Collaborative Dungeons & Dragons Stories
Chapter 18 1 min
Podcast Community and Exclusive Content
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The Memory Palace…Book!
Roman talks with The Memory Palace creator Nate DiMe... more
Nov 12 2024 33m
The Memory Palace Audiobook Concept
Chapter 1 3 mins
Supporting Small Businesses in Digital World
Chapter 2 2 mins
Exploring Stories Through Different Mediums
Chapter 3 3 mins
Crafting Personal Connections Through Stories
Chapter 4 14 mins
Building Towers Underwater
Chapter 5 12 mins
Exploring Emotional Depth in Short Stories
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Meet Me at Riis
As the last warmth of summer fades, Riis Beach—a hid... more
Nov 5 2024 37m
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How the World Ran Out of Everything
Remember when grocery shelves went bare and cargo sh... more
Oct 29 2024 33m
'Article Furniture Review and Discount Offer
Chapter 1 6 mins
Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Innovations
Chapter 2 5 mins
Global Impact of Lean Manufacturing
Chapter 3 11 mins
Rise of China's Manufacturing Dominance
Chapter 4 8 mins
Global Supply Chain Resilience and Dependence
Chapter 5 5 mins
Human Cost of Global Supply Chains
Chapter 6 50 sec
Black-Owned Brands at Walmart
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Spirit Halloween
Every fall, a vacant Toronto storefront is possessed... more
Oct 22 2024 32m
Mixed Feelings About Spirit Halloween
Chapter 1 15 mins
Spirit Halloween
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Evolution of Spirit Halloween
Chapter 3 10 mins
The Giant Skeleton Phenomenon
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The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery
This is the tenth official episode, breaking down th... more
Oct 18 2024 2h 51m
Hidden Celebrations in the Power Broker
Chapter 1 3 mins
Power Broker and Business Tips
Chapter 2 10 mins
Unstoppable Robert Moses
Chapter 3 9 mins
Moses's Influence on City Development
Chapter 4 4 mins
Revolutionizing Transportation Infrastructure in Cities
Chapter 5 6 mins
Transportation Infrastructure Failures and Discrimination
Chapter 6 6 mins
Proving a Point With Data
Chapter 7 13 mins
Municipal Services Versus Profit-Making
Chapter 8 10 mins
Transportation Infrastructure Neglect and Inequity
Chapter 9 12 mins
Impact of Long Island Expressway Decisions
Chapter 10 8 mins
Robert Moses
Chapter 11 10 mins
Power and Housing Issues
Chapter 12 9 mins
Neglected Communities and Disempowered Activists
Chapter 13 8 mins
Uncovering Corruption in City Development
Chapter 14 7 mins
Influential Journalism and Investigative Reporting
Chapter 15 10 mins
Book Publishing and Author Support
Chapter 16 5 mins
Media Failings in Holding Power Accountable
Chapter 17 9 mins
Challenges in Modern Journalism
Chapter 18 8 mins
Robert Caro's Humanistic Approach
Chapter 19 7 mins
Critiquing Power and Development Decisions
Chapter 20 11 mins
The Legacy of Robert Caro
Chapter 21 6 mins
Critiquing and Commemorating the Power Broker
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Trompe L'oeil
Today, we have three stories about designs meant to ... more
Oct 15 2024 32m
Length Perception of Highway Lane Stripes
Chapter 1 12 mins
Fascinating History of Camouflage Designs
Chapter 2 10 mins
Designing the Modern Road Environment
Chapter 3 13 mins
Undercover Artist Improves Freeways
Chapter 4 1 min
Podcast Headquarters in Uptown Oakland
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Brilliantly Boring
In this bonus episode, Roman unearths the surprising... more
Oct 11 2024 27m
Neglected Albert Lake Bridge Beauty
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Beauty of Brilliance in Boredom
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Significance of Reinforced Concrete
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Christiania
In the heart of Copenhagen, a former military base t... more
Oct 8 2024 40m
Christiania's Consensus Decision-Making Process
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The Infernal Machine
The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention... more
Oct 1 2024 28m
Political Violence in New York
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Explosive History of Dynamite
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Anarchist Movement and Dynamite
Chapter 3 8 mins
Anarchist Threat and Police Innovation
Chapter 4 5 mins
Advances in Identification and Investigatory Science
Chapter 5 6 mins
The Rise of Surveillance State
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Cue the Sun!
What started as Emily Nussbaum’s “guilty pleasure” o... more
Sep 24 2024 35m
An American Family Documentary Impact
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Evolution of Reality Television
Chapter 2 8 mins
The Origins of Reality Television
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Rise of Reality TV Stars
Chapter 4 7 mins
Reality TV's Evolution and Impact
Chapter 5 8 mins
Reality TV's Impact on Politics
Chapter 6 39 sec
McDonald's $5 Meal Deal Offer
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The Power Broker #9: Majora Carter
This is the ninth official episode, breaking down th... more
Sep 20 2024 2h 32m
Uncovering Milan's Hidden Architectural Details
Chapter 1 3 mins
Visualize Your Documents With Canva
Chapter 2 11 mins
Robert Moses
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Eccentricity of Robert Moses
Chapter 4 10 mins
Robert Moses' Legacy and Hubris
Chapter 5 12 mins
Impacts of Robert Moses' Expressways
Chapter 6 9 mins
Power and Democracy in City Planning
Chapter 7 8 mins
The Impact of Neighborhood Displacement
Chapter 8 4 mins
Robert Caro's Perspective on Poverty
Chapter 9 7 mins
East Tremont Residents Fight Displacement
Chapter 10 10 mins
The Battle Against Robert Moses
Chapter 11 10 mins
Robert Moses' Relocation Tactics
Chapter 12 3 mins
The Lasting Effects of Urban Renewal
Chapter 13 5 mins
Devastating Effects of Urban Development
Chapter 14 6 mins
The Impact of Urban Development
Chapter 15 9 mins
Revitalizing Neighborhoods
Chapter 16 3 mins
The Power of Local Exploration
Chapter 17 5 mins
Empowering Communities Through Urban Design
Chapter 18 7 mins
Creating Equitable Communities Through Urban Development
Chapter 19 13 mins
Imagining Change in Community Development
Chapter 20 23 sec
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Planet Money: Zombie 2nd Mortgages
Karen MacDonough had paid her mortgage for years, ra... more
Sep 17 2024 33m
Revival of Zombie Mortgages
Chapter 1 11 mins
Foreclosure Nightmare
Chapter 2 3 mins
Resurrected Zombie Second Mortgages
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Zombie Mortgage Resurgence
Chapter 4 10 mins
Fighting Zombie Mortgages With Regulation Z
Chapter 5 1 min
Podcast Collaboration and Recommendations
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Medellin, Revisited
Once considered the most dangerous city in the world... more
Sep 10 2024 33m
Challenges of Returning to Medellín
Chapter 1 14 mins
Medellín's Ups and Downs
Chapter 2 11 mins
Impact of Digital Nomads in Medellin
Chapter 3 12 mins
Challenges in Modern Medellin
Chapter 4 55 sec
Continuing Education and Growth
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Not Built For This #6: Maximum Temperature
The impacts of climate disasters are often measured ... more
Sep 6 2024 41m
Life in the Extreme Phoenix Heat
Chapter 1 7 mins
Heat
Chapter 2 4 mins
Phoenix Heat and Homelessness
Chapter 3 13 mins
Air Conditioning Perils in Phoenix
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Impact of Extreme Heat
Chapter 5 15 mins
The Heat's Human Toll
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