99% Invisible

Roman Mars’s 99% Invisible is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world. With over 150 million downloads, 99% Invisible is one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Based in beautiful, downtown Oakland, CA.



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Meet the host

Roman Mars

Host, Creator

You might be surprised to learn that Roman Mars does NOT hold a degree in architecture or design. He actually studied plant population genetics. Fast Company named Mars as one of the 100 Most Creative People in 2013, he was a TED main stage speaker in 2015, he produced the most successful crowdfunded campaigns for a podcast in Kickstarter history, co-founder of Radiotopia, and he continues to captivate listeners everywhere as the creator and host of 99% Invisible.

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