99% Invisible
By Roman Mars
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.
Episodes (3)
99% Invisible
The MAPL Test
Canada's music industry didn't rise by accident—it was engineered by a radical government policy called CanCon, which mandated that 30% of radio airtime be devoted to Canadian content. What began as a desperate attempt to combat cultural imperialism and nation
99% Invisible
Karaoke Videos
In the mid-90s, karaoke wasn't just about singing—it was about watching bizarre, ambitious short films that played silently on screens during performances. Vivian Le, stepping in for Roman Mars, explores the forgotten golden age of karaoke videos, a micro-move
99% Invisible
100 Objects #4: Lowe's Gas Bag
Thaddeus Lowe, a flamboyant 19th-century inventor with a penchant for gas bags, set out in 1861 to revolutionize American transportation with an overnight balloon mail service—only to crash 400 miles off course into the heart of the newly ignited Civil War. In
Start discovering podcast insights today
Start with a 7-day trial and explore a growing catalog of popular podcasts. No credit card required.
No credit card required • 7-day trial • Cancel anytime