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James G @orth.ca · 5h

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!"

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99% Invisible @99pi.org · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

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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The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 15d

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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The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 1d

You’re too kind, David!

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Nick Ashbourne @nickashbourne.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

@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.)

m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSRt...

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 · 2d

Thank you!!

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99% Invisible @99pi.org · 5d

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...

Podcasts+ | SiriusXM

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 8d

What in the world...

Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 8d

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.

toronto.citynews.ca

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 10d

Thought this photo looked oddly familiar..

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Elizabeth Joh @elizabethjoh.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 14d

Working at Slate, I was always blown away by Ben's ability to write such clever, funny work, so quickly. Thanks for a great run, @benmathislilley.bsky.social !

Nitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · 19d

congrats to @benmathislilley.bsky.social for capping off a legendary 11-year run at Slate. it's been an honor and a pleasure, and I'll very much miss working with you slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Biggest Difference Between the Trump Era and the Obama Era

How did literally everything go up for debate?

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 15d

Noel, thank you so much! I really appreciate that

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 15d

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!

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.

vote.signalaward.com

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 15d

If you need convincing - Viv has made some of my favorite 99PI's ever, like the episode on courtroom sketches, or the chemical warning signs in California.

If you want to help take down Malcolm Gladwell, and Frankonomics, let's rock the vote for Vivian!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 15d

99% Invisible is nominated *twice* for Best Writing at the Signal Awards. This very flattering. However we are splitting the vote for People's Choice.

So! I'm asking you, please vote for @vivianhle.bsky.social and her story "Nazi Block." Viv's the best!

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Chris Berube @chrisberube.bsky.social · 15d

Woke up to 7 @signalawards.bsky.social nominations for @99pi.org!!

There's a fan vote with each category. Please vote for all our docs, like @jeyca97.bsky.social for Best History, @vivianhle.bsky.social for Best Writing + Christopher Johnson in Best Documentary

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