99% Invisible
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.
Series Episodes
Replaceable You
Mary 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.
34 mins
16 September Finished
Revisiting The 99% Invisible City
Roman and Kurt describe Oakland as it is.
41 mins
9 September Finished
The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15
For 99PI’s 15th anniversary, Roman sits in the hot seat to answer 15 eclectic questions, touching on everything from his dream merch to the one object he's always wanted to cover on the show.
50 mins
2 September Finished
Ambassador Bridge
A billionaire family’s private bridge empire shaped Detroit for decades, sparking battles over power, neighborhoods, and the future of an international crossing.
40 mins
26 August Finished
All About That Bass
Vintage music barely had any bass. Today’s hits are all about the low end. What changed?
25 mins
19 August Finished
