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
I love it, but one of the things I love most is that it’s taken in and often presented as an anthem of modern dissociative alienation and it’s actually about a rich white kid having his mind blown by scuba diving in the Caribbean. Music, man! The best!
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I love it, but one of the things I love most is that it’s taken in and often presented as an anthem of modern dissociative alienation and it’s actually about a rich white kid having his mind blown by scuba diving in the Caribbean. Music, man! The best!
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New @99pi.org ‘The Moving Walkway Is Ending’ is WONDERFUL.
Been listening for years,& this episode has been added my all time favorites.
A text has been sent to my dad, I know he’ll enjoy it as much as I do!
Thanks, @romanmars.bsky.social for all you do 💯
P.S my dad and I ❤️ invisible city 📙
Been listening for years,& this episode has been added my all time favorites.
A text has been sent to my dad, I know he’ll enjoy it as much as I do!
Thanks, @romanmars.bsky.social for all you do 💯
P.S my dad and I ❤️ invisible city 📙
November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
New @99pi.org ‘The Moving Walkway Is Ending’ is WONDERFUL.
Been listening for years,& this episode has been added my all time favorites.
A text has been sent to my dad, I know he’ll enjoy it as much as I do!
Thanks, @romanmars.bsky.social for all you do 💯
P.S my dad and I ❤️ invisible city 📙
Been listening for years,& this episode has been added my all time favorites.
A text has been sent to my dad, I know he’ll enjoy it as much as I do!
Thanks, @romanmars.bsky.social for all you do 💯
P.S my dad and I ❤️ invisible city 📙
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When jokes become an EOD deliverable, your joke writing process has to be air tight. @elliottkalan.bsky.social walks us through how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs.
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible wherever you get your podcasts 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/646-...
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible wherever you get your podcasts 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/646-...
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When jokes become an EOD deliverable, your joke writing process has to be air tight. @elliottkalan.bsky.social walks us through how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs.
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible wherever you get your podcasts 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/646-...
Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible wherever you get your podcasts 👉 99percentinvisible.org/episode/646-...
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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
i just watched the clip and it is very confusing! shaking a donation can in his face at the same time saying that the mayor is sponsoring an initiative to replace the clock is very misleading. I don't think Marty knew what he was supporting! what a discovery!
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
i just watched the clip and it is very confusing! shaking a donation can in his face at the same time saying that the mayor is sponsoring an initiative to replace the clock is very misleading. I don't think Marty knew what he was supporting! what a discovery!
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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.
www.eventbrite.com
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-...
It's been playing in my house all morning and I can testify that the music works for every tested application
October 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's been playing in my house all morning and I can testify that the music works for every tested application
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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