Podcast · 134 episodes
99% Invisible, page 4
by Roman Mars · English
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.
All episodes, page 4
How to Write a JokeA weekly exploration of design and architecture, emphasizing the unnoticed aspects of our built environment, hosted by Roman Mars.11 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Gear (Articles of Interest)A weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture, focusing on often unnoticed elements of our daily lives.4 Nov 2025 · 59 min
Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth WarrenConstitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Your Call Is Important to UsThis episode delves into the frustrating, often convoluted world of customer service, exploring whether dropped calls and endless wait times are simply accidental or strategically designed as part of…28 Oct 2025 · 29 min
Hidden Levels #6: SegagagaIn this episode of 99% Invisible, host Roman Mars delves into the world of video games as an art form and discusses the unique story of Tez Okano, a former SEGA employee who transformed his…24 Oct 2025 · 41 min
Hidden Levels #5: Press B to Touch GrassIn this episode of *99% Invisible*, titled "Press B to Touch Grass," hosts Roman Mars and Ben Brock Johnson explore how video games are shaping our perceptions of nature and influencing real-world…21 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Hidden Levels #4: MachinimaThe episode explores how artists in the 90s utilized video games as a medium for filmmaking, a form known as machinima, and the resurgence of this art form in contemporary documentaries.17 Oct 2025 · 45 min
Hidden Levels #3: This Game Wants YOUIn this episode, host Roman Mars, along with guests from the Endless Thread team, explores the intersection of the U.S. Army and the rapidly growing world of esports.14 Oct 2025 · 44 min
Hidden Levels #2: Stick It to 'EmIn this episode of 99% Invisible, titled Hidden Levels #2: Stick It to 'Em, hosts Roman Mars and Ben Brock Johnson explore the evolution and impact of the joystick in various fields, particularly in…10 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Hidden Levels #1: Mr. BoomshakalakaIn this episode of *99% Invisible*, hosts Roman Mars and Ben Brock Johnson delve into the cultural impact of the video game *NBA Jam*, illustrating how it transformed the arcade landscape and…7 Oct 2025 · 37 min
Get Played with Roman Mars and Ben Brock JohnsonA weekly exploration of design and architecture, highlighting how design impacts our lives.3 Oct 2025 · 43 min
The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead CityIn this episode of *99% Invisible*, host Roman Mars and co-host Elliot Kalin delve into the chaos of 1970s New York, correlating the financial crisis of the city with the themes presented in Robert…30 Sep 2025 · 55 min
Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice DavidsIn this episode of 99% Invisible, host Roman Mars and co-host Elizabeth Cho continue their series dissecting the U.S. Constitution, focusing specifically on Article One.27 Sep 2025 · 1 h 17 min
The New JungleIn this episode of 99% Invisible, hosted by Roman Mars, the spotlight is on Greeley, Colorado—a meatpacking town that has become a refuge for many fleeing persecution.23 Sep 2025 · 35 min
Replaceable YouMary Roach dives into the strange, funny, and unsettling world of designing new body parts, from pig hearts to prosthetic feet, revealing just how messy replacing ourselves can be.16 Sep 2025 · 34 min
Revisiting The 99% Invisible CityA weekly exploration of design and architecture in everyday life, uncovering the hidden aspects of the built environment.9 Sep 2025 · 42 min
The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15Q&A format, answering 15 listener-submitted questions2 Sep 2025 · 51 min
Ambassador BridgeIn this episode, host Roman Mars explores the complex history of the Ambassador Bridge, a vital link between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Canada.26 Aug 2025 · 40 min
All About That BassIn this episode of 99% Invisible, Roman Mars introduces a collaborative episode from the podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz that explores the transformative impact of the Roland TR-808 drum machine on…19 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Sister Aimee and the Birth of the MegachurchThe life and impact of Aimee Semple McPherson, the founder of the Angelus Temple and pioneer of the megachurch movement.12 Aug 2025 · 36 min
Weeding is Fundamental RevisitedWeeding is Fundamental Revisited5 Aug 2025 · 38 min
Air-BorneCarl Zimmer, science writer and author of the book "Airborne."29 Jul 2025 · 41 min
Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-JonesDesign is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. This podcast explores the process and power of design and architecture.25 Jul 2025 · 1 h 20 min
The Quiet StormChristopher Johnson (filling in for Roman Mars)22 Jul 2025 · 41 min