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99% Invisible @99pi.org · 2d

From airplanes to Pac-Man to the battlefield, the joystick has quietly shaped the way humans connect with machines 🕹️

Episode 2 of Hidden Levels is out now on the 99% Invisible and @WBUR.org Endless Thread feeds 👉 https://bit.ly/46Sxbgg

Episode Producer: Amory Sivertson

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

Cal Raleigh, post-game interview: "That took so long, holy shit."

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

"Oh yeah? You like baseball? What if I make you smoke *an entire pack* of baseball?"

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

The future... The polar ice caps have melted, covering the Earth with water. Those who survived have adapted... to a new world…the Waterworld. Also, the Tigers and Mariners are still playing Game 5 of the ALDS somehow.

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently by the 13th inning, they’ll let Paws the Tiger and Mariner Moose have a foot race to settle this thing.

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 2d

Hidden Levels merch drop!

99% Invisible @99pi.org · 4d

Hidden Levels is out this week! We've got some cool merch made to celebrate. Head to the 99PI store to get a tshirt, puzzle, or art piece of the incredible Hidden Levels key art (made by SiriusXM's own Aaron Nestor) 99pi.org/store

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James G @orth.ca · 3d

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!"

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99% Invisible @99pi.org · 5d

Step back into the ’90s, when dunks broke backboards, catchphrases caught fire, and one arcade game turned every kid into an NBA superstar ⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Listen to Hidden Levels, out now on the 99% Invisible and Endless Thread podcast feeds 👉 http://99pi.org/hl

Producer: @jamesparkinson.bsky.social

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 4d

The first episode of Hidden Levels is now live on the @99pi.org feed! It's a series about video games we're doing with the @wbur.org show Endless Thread.

Episode 1 - The story of NBA Jam, the most fun (and least accurate) depiction of basketball in gaming. This one's really fun, check it out.

99% Invisible @99pi.org · 5d

Step back into the ’90s, when dunks broke backboards, catchphrases caught fire, and one arcade game turned every kid into an NBA superstar ⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Listen to Hidden Levels, out now on the 99% Invisible and Endless Thread podcast feeds 👉 http://99pi.org/hl

Producer: @jamesparkinson.bsky.social

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 4d

Yankees DJ playing Gary Glitter in the stadium...don't love it!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 4d

Voting for the Signal Awards closes Oct. 9th. Lots of
@99pi.org stories in close races, we could use your votes.

@jeyca97.bsky.social for Best History + News
@emmettfitzgerald.bsky.social for Best Sports
@vivianhle.bsky.social for Best Writing

Vote here!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 4d

The Blue Jays have 45 comeback wins this year. Just mentioning that, no reason at all

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 18d

My episode of @99pi.org about the Memphis Pyramid is up for a Signal Award in the Arts + Culture category! This is an extremely cool honour.

It's also up for a People's Choice. Please vote here - it means a lot to our show to get this kind of support. Thanks!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 4d

You’re too kind, David!

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Nick Ashbourne @nickashbourne.bsky.social · 4d

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has driven in as many runs as the entire Yankees lineup in the series (8).

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 5d

@pablo.show is on another level. One episode, serious investigative journalism. The next, he’s bringing on Ira Glass just to see if Ira knows who The Rizzler is. (Answer: no.)

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This American Life's Ira Glass on Storytelling, Romance, Joe Rogan, The Rizzler and More | PTFO

YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you!!

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99% Invisible @99pi.org · 9d

Hidden Levels is done loading 🎮

Listen to the first two episode now when you subscribe to 99% Invisible on SiriusXM Podcasts+ 👉 www.siriusxm.com/podcasts-plu...

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If you’re just about podcasts, we’ve got you covered. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another app of your choice.

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 5d

We’ve been working very hard with @wbur.org Endless Thread on this series. It’s built for both gamers, and folks who know literally nothing about video games. The fascinating way gaming changes our world. Hope you like it!

99% Invisible @99pi.org · 6d

Hidden Levels launches tomorrow! First, we have the story of an iconic arcade sound catchphrase ⛹️‍♂️

Then on Friday, one of the most wide spread video game tools: The joystick 🕹️

Listen to Hidden Levels on the 99% Invisible or Endless Thread feeds 🎧

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 12d

What in the world...

Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 12d

Toronto keeps losing

toronto.citynews.ca/2025/09/30/t...

Toronto's iconic Imperial Pub to close after decades in business

The Imperial Pub, located on Dundas Street East near Yonge, confirmed the closure on its official website with a simple farewell.

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 13d

99PI has two nominees up for Best Writing at the Signal Awards. We're currently splitting the vote! As a result, we're in a very close race with Malcolm Gladwell.

Do you want to beat Gladwell? I do! Vote for @99pi.org for Best Writing!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 14d

Thought this photo looked oddly familiar..

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Elizabeth Joh @elizabethjoh.bsky.social · 15d

Hey, you up? Got a new episode for you—-
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Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids

Podcast Episode · 99% Invisible · 09/27/2025 · Bonus · 1h 17m

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 17d

This is the episode Kelly is nominated for. There's a couple Kelly jokes in here that are so good, I think about them constantly. And she fixed the structure, too.

If you enjoy the work at @99pi.org, please give @kellyprime.bsky.social your vote!

99percentinvisible.org/episode/600-...

Spirit Halloween - 99% Invisible

Each fall, across the United States and Canada, around 1500 empty storefronts are taken up by the signature yellow, orange and black signage of Spirit Halloween. The seasonal retailer sells Halloween ...

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 17d

The great @kellyprime.bsky.social is up for a Signal Award for Best Editor. Kelly has edited most of my work on 99PI, and I can attest, she makes every story better. Those jokes you like in my work? Usually written by her.

Vote for Kelly here! Thank you!

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