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Roman Mars · 839 episodes with transcripts

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.

Spoken has transcripts of 839 99% Invisible episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 13, 2026.

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The Problem With Football Helmets

October 13, 2026

Roman Mars (0:01)

This is 99% Invisible. I'm Roman Mars.

In August 2024, James Daniels was suiting up for an NFL preseason game. Daniels was an offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he was signed to a lucrative three-year contract to play with the team.

Chris Berube (0:20)

But that day, nobody was talking about Daniels as a player. The news media was focused on Daniels because of what he was wearing.

Roman Mars (0:28)

That's producer Chris Berube.

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