Roman Mars
@romanmars.bsky.social
Creator of 99% Invisible, WRMCLACL, Power Broker Breakdown - http://99pi.org
TEDTalk on flags has over 7M views
NYT Bestseller The 99% Invisible City: http://99pi.org/book
East Bay, CA
Alum: Oberlin, Simon's Rock of Bard, UGA
TEDTalk on flags has over 7M views
NYT Bestseller The 99% Invisible City: http://99pi.org/book
East Bay, CA
Alum: Oberlin, Simon's Rock of Bard, UGA
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And in case you missed it, here’s the latest 99pi Breakdown of the Constitution episode- @romanmars.bsky.social & I talk about Congress (ahem) powers and with special guest Senator @warren.senate.gov
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Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Podcast Episode · 99% Invisible · 10/31/2025 · Bonus · 1h 9m
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November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
And in case you missed it, here’s the latest 99pi Breakdown of the Constitution episode- @romanmars.bsky.social & I talk about Congress (ahem) powers and with special guest Senator @warren.senate.gov
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
The first time I lived in a home my family owned was when I was in my 40s and today I still feel like I’m not allowed to put holes in the wall to hang stuff
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The first time I lived in a home my family owned was when I was in my 40s and today I still feel like I’m not allowed to put holes in the wall to hang stuff
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Nothing is worse than an hours long customer service call that goes absolutely nowhere. Turns out, that might be the system working as intended ☎️
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible from @chriscolin3000.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts 👉 bit.ly/47hlAZW
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible from @chriscolin3000.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts 👉 bit.ly/47hlAZW
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Nothing is worse than an hours long customer service call that goes absolutely nowhere. Turns out, that might be the system working as intended ☎️
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible from @chriscolin3000.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts 👉 bit.ly/47hlAZW
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible from @chriscolin3000.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts 👉 bit.ly/47hlAZW
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As we approach the spookiest day of the year - may I suggest @99pi.org’s episode about Spirit Halloween!
Who came up with it? How do they find real estate every year? And why did I feel an aching sadness when I went into one last fall?
All that and more:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/600-...
Who came up with it? How do they find real estate every year? And why did I feel an aching sadness when I went into one last fall?
All that and more:
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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October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
As we approach the spookiest day of the year - may I suggest @99pi.org’s episode about Spirit Halloween!
Who came up with it? How do they find real estate every year? And why did I feel an aching sadness when I went into one last fall?
All that and more:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/600-...
Who came up with it? How do they find real estate every year? And why did I feel an aching sadness when I went into one last fall?
All that and more:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/600-...
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Hear @romanmars.bsky.social and me discuss sludge, sabotage and the state of Fuck It. Bonus life-improving idea at the end!
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hear @romanmars.bsky.social and me discuss sludge, sabotage and the state of Fuck It. Bonus life-improving idea at the end!
I’m hosting a screening and Q&A with the makers of the documentary Drop Dead City in San Francisco. It would be nice to see you there!
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Drop Dead City, with Roman Mars
You are invited to a screening of Drop Dead City, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers led by 99% Invisible's Roman Mars.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I’m hosting a screening and Q&A with the makers of the documentary Drop Dead City in San Francisco. It would be nice to see you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
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All of the incredible music for Hidden Levels, from @swanreal.bsky.social + Paul Vaitkus, is now available *as an album.* Check it out wherever you stream music!
A fantastic listen for running, doing chores, studying, or doing pretty much anything else.
A fantastic listen for running, doing chores, studying, or doing pretty much anything else.
You’ve listened to the episodes, now you can listen to the soundtrack 🎶🎹
From @swanreal.bsky.social, Paul Vaitkus, and @nedezuga.bsky.social Hidden Levels (Original Soundtrack) is out now! Find the link for your favorite streaming app below 👇
From @swanreal.bsky.social, Paul Vaitkus, and @nedezuga.bsky.social Hidden Levels (Original Soundtrack) is out now! Find the link for your favorite streaming app below 👇
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
All of the incredible music for Hidden Levels, from @swanreal.bsky.social + Paul Vaitkus, is now available *as an album.* Check it out wherever you stream music!
A fantastic listen for running, doing chores, studying, or doing pretty much anything else.
A fantastic listen for running, doing chores, studying, or doing pretty much anything else.
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The final episode of Hidden Levels is now *live*
The great @jaysondeleon.bsky.social takes on the final game produced for Sega Dreamcast. A bizarre, meta piece about the nightmare of *working at Sega*
This is hilarious and poignant, I think you'll love it.
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The great @jaysondeleon.bsky.social takes on the final game produced for Sega Dreamcast. A bizarre, meta piece about the nightmare of *working at Sega*
This is hilarious and poignant, I think you'll love it.
99percentinvisible.org/episode/hl-0...
Hidden Levels #6: Segagaga - 99% Invisible
The Hidden Levels Original Soundtrack is now available everywhere! The final episode of Hidden Levels explores the story of SEGA developer Tez Okano and the bizarre, meta-game he created: Segagaga. Ok...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The final episode of Hidden Levels is now *live*
The great @jaysondeleon.bsky.social takes on the final game produced for Sega Dreamcast. A bizarre, meta piece about the nightmare of *working at Sega*
This is hilarious and poignant, I think you'll love it.
99percentinvisible.org/episode/hl-0...
The great @jaysondeleon.bsky.social takes on the final game produced for Sega Dreamcast. A bizarre, meta piece about the nightmare of *working at Sega*
This is hilarious and poignant, I think you'll love it.
99percentinvisible.org/episode/hl-0...
The new music for our series has been released as an album. It’s so good!
You’ve listened to the episodes, now you can listen to the soundtrack 🎶🎹
From @swanreal.bsky.social, Paul Vaitkus, and @nedezuga.bsky.social Hidden Levels (Original Soundtrack) is out now! Find the link for your favorite streaming app below 👇
From @swanreal.bsky.social, Paul Vaitkus, and @nedezuga.bsky.social Hidden Levels (Original Soundtrack) is out now! Find the link for your favorite streaming app below 👇
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The new music for our series has been released as an album. It’s so good!
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San Francisco! Come see Drop Dead City followed by a Q&A moderated by @romanmars.bsky.social
Get your tickets now 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
Get your tickets now 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
Drop Dead City, with Roman Mars
You are invited to a screening of Drop Dead City, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers led by 99% Invisible's Roman Mars.
www.eventbrite.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
San Francisco! Come see Drop Dead City followed by a Q&A moderated by @romanmars.bsky.social
Get your tickets now 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
Get your tickets now 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
Bay Area! Come to a screening of Drop Dead City at Alamo Drafthouse followed by a Q&A hosted by me on Monday November 3! I told them to get the big room, so sign up, watch a movie and hang out with me...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
Drop Dead City, with Roman Mars
You are invited to a screening of Drop Dead City, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers led by 99% Invisible's Roman Mars.
www.eventbrite.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Bay Area! Come to a screening of Drop Dead City at Alamo Drafthouse followed by a Q&A hosted by me on Monday November 3! I told them to get the big room, so sign up, watch a movie and hang out with me...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-...
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On top of the new episode in the audio feeds, episode producer Andrew Callaway recreated the entire episode using Machinima!
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/9tsrKqrG50E?...
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/9tsrKqrG50E?...
October 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On top of the new episode in the audio feeds, episode producer Andrew Callaway recreated the entire episode using Machinima!
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/9tsrKqrG50E?...
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/9tsrKqrG50E?...
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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.
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.
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
Listen to Hidden Levels, out now on the 99% Invisible and Endless Thread podcast feeds 👉 http://99pi.org/hl
Producer: @jamesparkinson.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Yeah I definitely want us to win these. Thank you for voting!
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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@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!
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU
I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Yeah I definitely want us to win these. Thank you for voting!
I'm doing a reddit AMA right now if you want to come over and ask something nice
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AMA: Roman Mars of 99% Invisible and Ben Brock Johnson of Endless Thread answers your questions about podcasting and their new series, Hidden Levels
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October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm doing a reddit AMA right now if you want to come over and ask something nice
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I did this fun show with John Moe where I talk quietly about loud music to help you sleep
Can DC hardcore put you to sleep? It can if it's @romanmars.bsky.social talking about it in his golden dulcet tones. He's the creator and host of @99pi.org. You might say we DESIGNED this episode to put you to sleep. Or you might not. I'm not your ventriloquist.
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A Very Gentle and Mellow Tour of D.C. Hardcore with Roman Mars | Maximum Fun
We grant you that listening to actual D.C. hardcore music will probably not put you into the best state for sleep. The dulcet tones of Roman Mars, however, discussing said scene? Yeah, that ought to d...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I did this fun show with John Moe where I talk quietly about loud music to help you sleep
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a heartwarming story of how being an unethical and talentless hack is no barrier to success when you are willing to endlessly flatter the wretched views of rich dipshits
Bari Weiss is set to be named the editor in chief of CBS News, the New York Post reports
October 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
a heartwarming story of how being an unethical and talentless hack is no barrier to success when you are willing to endlessly flatter the wretched views of rich dipshits
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Next week, join @romanmars.bsky.social and Ben Brock Johnson for a live chat about Hidden Levels, a collaboration between 99PI & @wbur.org about video games and their impact on the real world.
Join us at 9:00am PT on 10/6 in the 99PI discord 👉 https://discord.gg/99pi
Join us at 9:00am PT on 10/6 in the 99PI discord 👉 https://discord.gg/99pi
Join the 99% Invisible Discord Server!
A nice place for 99PI listeners. | 6390 members
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October 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Next week, join @romanmars.bsky.social and Ben Brock Johnson for a live chat about Hidden Levels, a collaboration between 99PI & @wbur.org about video games and their impact on the real world.
Join us at 9:00am PT on 10/6 in the 99PI discord 👉 https://discord.gg/99pi
Join us at 9:00am PT on 10/6 in the 99PI discord 👉 https://discord.gg/99pi
I agree and why I think Coates is correct is because Klein and other pundits are terrible prognosticators and strategists. So writing your truth is the only responsible and accurate course.
Since the Ezra & Ta-Nehisi discussion is still happening: the main point I think most are missing is that Klein is saying the role of the journalist-intellectual is to do strategic politics, whereas Coates says the role of the journalist-intellectual is to tell the truth
September 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I agree and why I think Coates is correct is because Klein and other pundits are terrible prognosticators and strategists. So writing your truth is the only responsible and accurate course.
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yeah they're just murdering random people on these boats
I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
yeah they're just murdering random people on these boats
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And we’re back with the @99pi.org Constitution Breakdown! @romanmars.bsky.social & I talked with Rep. Sharice Davids, plus-what do smut and tariffs have in common? Listen & tell your friends!
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Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids
Podcast Episode · 99% Invisible · 09/27/2025 · Bonus · 1h 17m
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September 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
And we’re back with the @99pi.org Constitution Breakdown! @romanmars.bsky.social & I talked with Rep. Sharice Davids, plus-what do smut and tariffs have in common? Listen & tell your friends!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
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The greatest minds of the right wing intellectual dark web think tank cannot -- or won't -- distinguish between "comic gets yelled at in comedy club for telling shitty joke about trans people" and "federal government forces corporation to pull comedian off the air for mocking President"
I will not link to it. I just want to reiterate that thousands of books have been banned by the right. And American Dirt sold millions of copies.
September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The greatest minds of the right wing intellectual dark web think tank cannot -- or won't -- distinguish between "comic gets yelled at in comedy club for telling shitty joke about trans people" and "federal government forces corporation to pull comedian off the air for mocking President"
Esther and Delaney turned in a masterpiece here. The entire history of the meat packing industry is a vivid example but much of the story is analogous to ICE raids and labor shortages today in many industries
A lot has changed in meat packing since Upton Sinclair released The Jungle, but the industry is still dangerous and it still relies on our most vulnerable populations.
Hear those worker’s stories on the latest episode of 99% Invisible 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/643-...
Hear those worker’s stories on the latest episode of 99% Invisible 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/643-...
September 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Esther and Delaney turned in a masterpiece here. The entire history of the meat packing industry is a vivid example but much of the story is analogous to ICE raids and labor shortages today in many industries
Cancelled Hulu. I’ll be back when or if they’re not fascist tools.
September 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Cancelled Hulu. I’ll be back when or if they’re not fascist tools.
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Nothing is simple in the human body. Author Mary Roach guides us through the place where design and anatomy clash— our own bodies🫀
Listen now 👉 https://bit.ly/47HsDLW
Listen now 👉 https://bit.ly/47HsDLW
September 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Nothing is simple in the human body. Author Mary Roach guides us through the place where design and anatomy clash— our own bodies🫀
Listen now 👉 https://bit.ly/47HsDLW
Listen now 👉 https://bit.ly/47HsDLW