What is 99% Invisible?
99% Invisible on Apple Podcasts 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.
What is the lottery in 99% Invisible?
The very concept of the lottery might merit a 99% Invisible episode all on its own, but this episode delivers a spectacular story about one of the oldest lotteries in the world. Spain’s collective participation in this nationwide event makes for an excellent backdrop to a narrative of love, loss and change in the midst of fortune.
What is 99pi all about?
But more than that, it’s about how Mars and his wonderful team of producers see the world and interpret beauty amidst chaos. It’s been almost 10 years since 99PI first hit the airwaves, and the show has come a long way from its roots as a one-man podcast lovingly crafted in Mars’s bedroom.
How do I listen to 99% Invisible?
With approximately 500 million downloads, 99pi is one of the most popular podcasts on Stitcher, Pandora, iTunes and is available on RadioPublic, via RSS, and through other apps. Sirius XM subscribers may also listen on the Sirius XM app.
Why is it called 99% Invisible?
History. The name of the show was derived from a quote by Buckminster Fuller that, "Ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable." The goal of the show is to expose the unseen and overlooked aspects of design, architecture, and activity in the world.
Who sponsors 99 percent invisible?
99% Invisible is part of the Stitcher, Sirius XM and Pandora family, all under the umbrella of SXM Media Group.
When did 99pi leave Radiotopia?
In April 2021 the company that produces the show (99% Invisible Inc.) was acquired by SiriusXM, with 99% Invisible moving to the Stitcher Radio network.
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476- Reaction Offices and the Future of Work
People have been going back and forth about what makes a healthy and productive office since there have been offices. The 20th century was full of misbegotten fads and productivity innovations that continue to this day, even when the whole notion of what it means to be in an office has shifted during the pandemic.
475- Rock Paper Scissors Bus
When the two greatest auction houses in the world – Christie’s and Sotheby’s – vied for the privilege of auctioning off $20 million worth of art in 2004, little did they know that they would be forced to engage in an ancient form of ritualized combat known as rock paper scissors.Plus, we get a hilarious breakdown of the Shang-Chi bus fight scene by a real San Francisco Muni bus operator, Mc Allen.Rock Paper Scissors Bus….
474- The Punisher Skull
The Punisher has always been a complicated Marvel antihero: a man whose creator imagined him as a reaction to the failures of government at home and in the Vietnam War.
473- Mini-Stories : Volume 14
At the end of the calendar year and into the new year the 99pi staff collects a bunch of short, joyful little stories that are fun to produce and make us happy. We call them mini-stories.
472- Mini-Stories : Volume 13
We're kicking off the new year at 99pi with a fresh installment of mini-stories, including: a strange collision of mundane infrastructure and political insurrection; a graphic design history mystery dating back to the 1980s; what may be the most hated architectural design of 2021; and a record-breaking album cover design so cutting edge it cost more money to make than to buy.Mini-Stories: Volume 13Get Beauty Pill's In….
471- Mini-Stories : Volume 12
It's that time of year again! When 99pi producers and friends of the show join Roman to tell shorter stories, many of which have been sitting on our idea shelves, just waiting for this moment.
470- The Three Santas of Slovenia
Slovenia is a small country in Central Europe nestled between Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary. It's a land of snowy white peaks, green valleys, and turquoise rivers. The country is beautiful in all seasons, but it is perhaps at its most magical around Christmastime.
What is 99 percent invisible?
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.
How many episodes are there in the podcast "Stuff the British Stole"?
The ABC podcast Stuff the British Stole is a six episode series about the not-so-polite history behind a few of those objects. We’re going to play the first episode and Roman talks to the presenter and creator Marc Fennell about the series. Stuff the British Stole. Duration: 00:51:00.
Is the toilet a modern marvel?
Most people probably don' t spend a lot of time thinking about their toilets, but they are both a modern marvel while also being somewhat of a failure of systems design. On the one hand, it has created a vast sanitation system that has helped add decades to human lifespan by reducing disease.
What is 99 percent invisible?
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.
Who is Alana Casanova-Burgess?
On the show this week, we’re bringing you an episode of a new podcast called, La Brega. And to tell us all about the series is Alana Casanova-Burgess. Casanova-Burgess traces back the story of the boom and bust of Levittown, a massive suburb that was founded on the idea of bringing the American middle-class lifestyle to Puerto Rico during a time of great change on the island. Casanova-Burgess (herself the granddaughter of an early Levittown resident) explores what the presence of a Levittown in Puerto Rico tells us about the promises of the American Dream in Puerto Rico. La Brega in Levittown Subscribe to La Brega on Sitcher, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify
Who is the host of Judas and the Black Messiah?
In the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast,” host and critic Elvis Mitchell of KCRW is joined by Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. — son of Chairman Fred Hampton and head of the Black Panther Party Cubs — as well as the film’s actors and creative team, and by members of the Black Panther Party who knew Chairman Fred Hampton. Together, they look at the true stories behind the events portrayed in the film. Subscribe and look for episode 1 February 12 Apple Podcasts Stitcher
What is 99 percent invisible?
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.
What is Vancouver Tech Podcast?
The Vancouver Tech Podcast is a weekly show focusing on the growing tech industry in the city of Vancouver. Get caught up on the events and meetups around town, startups, new businesses, developers, designers, community programs, and news. Each episode includes an interview with an outstanding member of our community.
What is 99% invisible about?
It’s narrative, journalistic podcasting like the sort you’ve certainly heard on other programs, but is always delivered with substantial takeaways that you’re bound to think about weeks and even years later. 99% Invisible is about design, as well as history. But more than that, it’s about how Mars and his wonderful team of producers see the world and interpret beauty amidst chaos.
What episode is trash can design?
Episode 330: Racco on Resistance. Trash can design may not seem like an alluring subject to cover, especially in audio, but throw in a furry nemesis and the plot thickens. This episode is about trash cans and the battle waged between raccoons and the city of Toronto over control of those cans.
What is the episode "On Average" about?
“On Average” focuses on something so basic you might otherwise fail to notice it at all: sizes. This episode is a meditation on the power and danger of a one-size-fits-all culture.
Who is the human fan?
The pro baseball player Gary Thomasson spent much of his career playing for the San Francisco Giants. In 1981, he moved to Japan and began an infamous batting streak. He was dubbed “the human fan” (because of all that air he was moving around), and his bad luck on the field eventually brought him an even less complimentary nickname. Don’t worry, this episode is much more charming and less meanspirited than it might sound.
