Alex Goldman & Radiotopia

Hyperfixed

Society EN ↓ 56 episodes

Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever it is, former Reply All co-host Alex Goldman — reporter, radio producer, and overconfident idiot — will get to the bottom of it (if there’s a bottom to be found. Results may vary). Follow Alex as he figures out not only the vast hidden mechanisms that create these problems, but works with you, the listener, to find a solution. Or at least enough of an explanation that you’re ok with the annoyance. He’s not perfect. Hyperfixed is a proud member of Rad...

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Alex Goldman & Radiotopia

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Kristin Has Doubts 19.12.2024 37:35

This week - Kristin asks us for help on one of the most difficult decisions she'll ever have to make. You can sign up for bonus episodes, join our discord, and much more at https://hyperfixedpod.com/join If you would like to get the button featured in the "Casey Wants to Believe" episode of Hyperfixed, you can get one at hyperfixedpod.com/button (while supplies last!) Dylan Matthews: 23 charts an...

Casey Wants to Believe 05.12.2024 32:17

This week - Casey has been chasing the origin of a very specific piece of ephemera for years. He came to us for help. If you like this episode and want to hear more, please sign up for our premium feed here! https://hyperfixedpod.com/join If you would like to join at the $60 yearly level and receive your very own Big Chub Chet's button, you can do so here: https://hyperfixedpod.com/button There ar...

Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case 21.11.2024 24:19

On this episode, Dylan is concerned about something going on at the grocery store, but he's not quite sure how concerned he should be. That's where we step in. Subscribe to the Hyperfixed premium feed for bonus episodes, access to our discord, and much much more! https://hyperfixedpod.com/join LINKS: Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe Podcast Paco Underhill's Why we Buy: The Science of Shop...

Eva Needs to Measure 19.09.2024 28:20

This week: Eva lives in the UK, loves to bake, and frequently tries to bake American recipes. But Americans measure by volume and everyone else measures by weight — and converting those measurements is complicated, for complicated reasons. Sign up for bonus episodes and extra content at: https://hyperfixedpod.com/join Do you have problems you'd like Alex and the gang to solve? Get in touch with us...

Gwen Can't Drive 19.09.2024 30:54

This week: Gwen was born and raised in New York, and never felt like she needed to learn to drive. Now that she's turned 30, she's scared she's too old to change that. Alex stands around with a microphone and tries to help. Sign up for bonus episodes and extra content at: https://hyperfixedpod.com/join Do you have problems you'd like Alex and the gang to solve? Get in touch with us at http://hyper...

Coming Soon: Hyperfixed 12.09.2024 1:13

Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever it is, Alex Goldman — reporter, radio producer, and overconfident idiot — will get to the bottom of it (if there’s a bottom to be found. Results may vary). Follow Alex as he figures out not only the vast hidden mechanisms that create these problems, but...