Hyperfixed
Hyperfixed is a podcast hosted by Alex Goldman, a reporter and radio producer, who investigates everyday annoyances and life-defining problems submitted by listeners. He delves into the hidden mechanisms behind these issues and works with the audience to find solutions or explanations. The show is part of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent podcasts.
Episodes
A Button is a Promise
This week, we answer a question we have gotten quite a few times since the show began: Why does every microwave have a "Popcorn" button, but nearly every popcorn manufacturer warns you not to use it? The answers are wilder than you ever imagined.Support Hyperfixed by becoming a premium member. You will get access to bonus episodes, the Hyperfixed discord, discounts on merch and live shows
Hyperfixed Live in Brooklyn: The Dog Story
A segment from our recent live show in Brooklyn! We investigate one man's obsession with an incredibly charismatic performer. Please consider becoming a Hyperfixed premium member - you will get bonus episodes and access to our discord and much more, in addition to supporting independent journalism. hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS: In Memoriam for "Minnie"
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PREMIUM UNLOCKED: Cramping My Style
This week, we're unlocking an episode from our premium feed: an interview with Kate Downey, Host and Creator of the CRAMPED podcast.Get tickets for the Hyperfixed live show!If you like this episode and would like to hear more like it, as well as join our discord and get discounts on merch, you can support us by going to https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join. LINKS: CRAMPED podcast
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Captive Audience
Alice was browsing the stock audio in Adobe premiere, when she found dozens of audio marked "prison." Were they actually recorded in prison? By actual prisoners? And if so, was it voluntary? We investigate.Reminder! There are only two weeks until Hyperfixed live in Brooklyn! Buy tickets HEREHyperfixed is completely independent and can only exist with the support of our listeners. Please c
ReTell All
In 2022, Amber’s favorite podcast came to an abrupt and shocking end, and now, its archive of episodes has started disappearing from the internet. So she’s come to the Hyperfixed team to find out how to preserve what’s left, and answer a question that's been haunting her for years: is her favorite podcast host ok?LINKS: ReTell Pharmacy PodcastWe are doing a LIVE SHOW in Brooklyn in Septem
The Master of Mazes vs The Big Green Monster
Three years ago, Becca was seeing double. Her hometown's hedge maze had an uncanny resemblance to a famous maze in England, but no one seemed to realize it except her. So Becca wants to know if the maze is, indeed, a copy. And if she's right, she wants credit where credit is due.LINKS:- Adrian Fisher's book: The Amazing Book of Mazes- Henry Eliot's book: Follow This Thread- Honey Pot Hill
Presenting: Panic World - The Disturbing World of Cute Cat AI with Panic World
This week we're cooking up a couple stories in the lab so while you wait, please check out Panic World, a fantastic podcast hosted by friend of the show Ryan Broderick.-----Why are cats so popular on the internet? It started with cat memes like I Can Haz Cheezburger and Keyboard Cat, then we became enamored with cat celebrities like Lil Bub, Grumpy Cat, and Princess Monstertruck. And now,
A Story About a Mouse That’s Actually About Everything
Earlier this year, David's mouse suddenly stopped working, which wouldn't be that weird, were it not for the fact that people across the world were reporting the same issue with the same mouse. What happened, and why? The Hyperfixed Team investigates.We are doing a LIVE SHOW in Brooklyn in September, get your tickets herehttp://tickets.hyperfixedpod.com/Please consider becoming a hyperfix
Samurai Gone Girl
Growing up, Alison was a voracious reader. But there was one book series in particular that she devoured. "Samurai Girl" by Carrie Asai. Recently, Alison wanted to learn more about the author whose books she loved nearly 20 years ago. But she couldn't find anything about Carrie Asai. No other writing credits. No bio. So it left Alison wondering, who was Carrie Asai?LINKS:
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PREMIUM UNLOCKED: The Fraud Hunter
An extended (bonus!) interview from our Fauxbituaries episode, now unlocked for you! Investigative journalist, Craig Silverman, helps us track down one of the authors of a fake obituary site. Get tickets for the Hyperfixed live show!If you like this episode and would like to hear more like it, as well as join our discord and get discounts on merch, you can support us by going to https://w
Rooting Out Racists
This week, another installment of our Hyperfixer series. We chat with an anonymous hacker who took down a white supremacist dating site. LINKS:
Martha Root's Social Media
Martha Root's Chaos Communication Congress Presentation
Martha's Website, OK Stupid
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Pretzels to the People
The twisted logic behind one company's real estate strategy.https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinCheck out Planet MoneyDISCLAIMER: This episode is not sponsored by Wetzel's Pretzels.
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PRESENTING: Smart Girl, Dumb Questions
This week we're sharing a podcast we love, the show Smart Girl Dumb Questions. It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. On Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs to big thinkers (like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Diplo, or two 11 year olds), trying to make sense of life.LINKS:
Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-girl-dumb-question
Fauxbituaries
When Markus's good friend died suddenly, he went online to get more information. What he found was several AI written obituaries on dodgy looking websites with a litany of factual inaccuracies. Who is making these, and why? And is there anything that can be done to stop them?To hear our conversation with Craig Silverman (and a bunch of other great bonus episodes, and join our discord, and
Amityvilleville
Alex has a new podcast called Amityvilleville, on which he and his friend Caroline Thompson watch all 92 movies in the Amityville Franchise, interview people involved in the making of these movies, and hopefully some people involved in the true life amityville case! On this episode, we watch Amityville 3-D, the third entry in the series, starring a young Meg Ryan and Lori Laughlin.Amityvi
PREMIUM UNLOCKED: The Passion of the Fruit
Our most popular bonus episode ever, now unlocked for you. Sometimes, we bite off more than we can chew here at Hyperfixed. This is one of those times. Hope you enjoy it! If you like this episode and would like to hear more like it, as well as join our discord and get discounts on merch, you can support us by going to https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join. We're trying to sign up 1500 new pr
Chris's Watchlist
This week - Chris is a movie lover, and there are dozens of classics he's desperate to watch. But he can't. Alex tries to help him.Please consider becoming a premium Hyperfixed member. You get bonus episodes, access to our discord, discount on merch, and you support independent journalism. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinAlso! Alex and his pal Caroline are starting a new show! Join then
Crosswalk Jonny
This week, the story of a man who is bound and determined to make his city safer, even if it means breaking the law.Please consider becoming a premium hyperfixed member. You'll get bonus episodes, access to our discord, discounts on merch (https://merch.hyperfixedpod.com/) and most importantly, you will be supporting independent journalism. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:
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Desperately Seeking Sjowgren
Miguel wants to get off Spotify to be more deliberate about how he listens to music. But one of his favorite bands doesn't sell any albums, they don't perform live , and they may not even exist.Please help support the show by becoming a premium member! You'll get access to our discord, bonus episodes, and discounts on merch!https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinAnd while we're on the subject,
Cry Fowl
In the summer of 2022, several dozens of residents of Birmingham, Alabama disappeared without a trace. This week, the Hyperfixed team breaks the story of what happened to them.Become a premium Hyperfixed member! You will get access to bonus episodes, our incredible discord community, discounts on merch, and much more. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/If you’d like to learn more about our fin
Brainsquatch
This week, Bob's Burgers has Matt questioning his sanity.Please sign up for Hyperfixed Premium! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Brain Bridge Lab: https://brainbridgelab.uchicago.edu/
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Two Birds, One Hundred Stones (UPDATED)
This week, we re-air an oldie but a goodie (plus, a special update from our listener Keenan!).Become a member:https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinWe got merch (premium members get 15% off!)https://shop.hyperfixedpod.com/LINKS:
CBC story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/a-halifax-woman-s-40-year-old-recording-comes-out-of-the-basement-and-renews-her-love-of-music-1.7477984
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Grumpy Santa
Merry Christmas! Your present from us is an unlocked bonus episode! It's the story of a guy trying to break into performing, who stumbles into what may be the worst acting gig of all time.If you liked this episode and want to hear more like it, please become a premium Hyperfixed member. It's the engine that keeps this show running. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join
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Hyperfixmas
This week, Alex goes full Scrooge -- visiting the ghosts of Hyperfixed past, present, and future.The first ever Hyperfixed Pledge Drive is going to be Friday, December 19 at 12 noon! Stop by to watch Alex bravely humiliate himself and stay up all night! Anyone who becomes a member during those 24 hours will be able to request that Alex play a song.Become a member:https://www.hyperfixedpod
The Pits
Heath is on a path of destruction, and he doesn’t know how to make it stop.The first ever Hyperfixed Pledge Drive is going to be Friday, December 19 at 12 noon! Stop by to watch Alex bravely humiliate himself and stay up all night! Anyone who becomes a member during those 24 hours will be able to request that Alex play a song.Become a member:https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinFollow Hyperf
Sailing into the Unknown with Joe Rhodes
Please support Hyperfixed! Our show doesn't exist without you -- https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Joe's Substack: https://traipsathon.substack.com/Hyperfixed episode about Jenny Phenix: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H56YkgohkqNcr03iwedtIHyperfixed episode about Joe Rhodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27oNALrE3hsxLK6rb6dhX5MidLife Cruising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p
The Lords Work ft. Claire Saffitz
For the Solomon family, celebrations meant only one thing - a cake from their favorite bakery, Lords. And then suddenly, Lords Bakery was gone.Please support Hyperfixed! Our show doesn't exist without you -- https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Claire Saffitz YouTube Channel, Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person: https://www.youtube.com/@CSaffitzThe recipe for Hope's cake. https://www.hyper
Phoebe's Origin Story
Phoebe is in search of a video game from her past that had an outsized impact on her, and she needs our help.Please become a premium member! We can't exist without your support! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Books by Phoebe WahlClay RoutledgeMcGeeKatie’s Farm (McGee 2)McGee at the Fun Fair (McGee 3)
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A Song About Ethan
This week, listener Manon asks why are there so many songs on streaming services featuring her brothers name - Ethan. And why are they all about poop?Please become a premium member! We can't exist without your support! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Get a custom song by Matt Farley: https://moternmedia.com/custom-songsListen to A Song About Ethan on SpotifyBenn Jordan’s Using AI
Garbage Fruit [Or, The Fruit of Theseus]
Robin has a very simple question: No one likes Red Delicious apples. Why are they unavoidable?Please vote for us in the Signal awards!Vote for Best New PodcastVote for Best Live Podcast RecordingPlease think about becoming a premium Hyperfixed Member: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:David Karp on KCRW's Good Food InstagramMatthijs Welle's Apple Post on LinkedIn
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Presenting Proxy with Yowei Shaw: Alex and the Impossible Ask
This week, Alex is a guest on another podcast that solves a problem for him. Episode description:Alex used to host a huge podcast (Reply All). He now makes a new independent show called Hyperfixed. He loves making it. Only problem is, Alex now has to ask for money all the time to survive, which he hates doing.From the episode:
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Third Eye Blind
This week, Mitchell finds out he's missing something almost everyone else has, and he wants to know -- who would I be if I had it?This show is made possible by your support so please consider joining up as a Hyperfixed premium member! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join
Adam Zeman's book, The Shape of Things Unseen
Sussex University Aphantasia Research Sign-up Form
Future Minds Lab
Radiola
Bonus Episode *Unlocked*: Catman and Robin
Even thoug this is an off week, we decided to unlock a bonus episode for our main feed listeners, because we thought this was useful context.On this episode: Noted cat-lover Alex Goldman interviews the founder of FIP Warriors, Robin Kintz, and things get a little tense.If you liked this, you should think about signing up for our premium feed -- https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinThanks for
The Cat Drug Black Market, Part III
The conclusion of our series, ex members of the FIP Warriors facebook group get to work making the whole GS black market obsolete.Become a Hyperfixed Premium member for bonus episodes, access to our discord, exclusive merchandise (soon) and much much more!https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:
Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994 (AMDUCA)
GFI #256
FDA Announces Position o
The Cat Drug Black Market, Part II
This week, a black market and community network of cat lovers sprang into existence to help pet parents get access to an illegal lifesaving drug for a cat disease called FIP. But a massive revelation threatens to tear this community apart. Please consider becoming a Hyperfixed Premium member. It helps make this show possible.http://hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKSNicole Randall Sentencing Rele
The Cat Drug Black Market
When Marlena's cat was diagnosed with a terminal disease, she found herself seeking help not from a vet, but a series of websites and Facebook groups. The first in a three-part series.Support independent journalism by becoming a part of our premium user community. Join the discord, get access to exclusive merch (soon), and much much more. https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:GS treatme
The Aldean Instrument
Special unlocked bonus ep! And a note at the top from Alex!Please support Hyperfixed by becoming a premium member to hear more episodes like this one and get many more perks besides! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/Astrid, the star of the episode Little by Little, talks about recreating an impossible instrument from an iconic episode of Star Trek in real life.LINKS:The Aldean InstrumentAstr
Premium Episode Preview: A Slice of Hope
A preview of what you're missing if you aren't subscribed to Hyperfixed Premium! A story about a wonderful mother and daughter and their hunt for the perfect cake. Even if you aren't planning on signing up, please listen. You’ll love it, I promise.To listen to the entire interview: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join
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The Thing About Losing Everything
Ali's house burnt down in this year's Los Angeles fires and took her entire life with it. Well almost her entire life. And she wants our help to make sure she doesn't lose one of the few precious things that survived the fire.Becoming a premium member helps Hyperfixed continue to exist! Sign up for bonus episodes, access to our discord forthcoming exclusive merchandise, and more!https://w
Little By Little
Astrid designs music hardware, and specifically circuitboards. And over the past few years, she's fallen in love with a specific font. But the software the font is in is being discontinued, and there's no way to export it. Where did it come from? Can she rescue it from the program it’s trapped in?PLEASE help keep the lights on over here by becoming a premium member. https://www.hyperfixed
The “World's Greatest” Episode
This week: Kyle has a medal that was awarded to his great great great Grandfather over a century ago. Was it awarded by a shadowy secret society? We investigate.THE FRONT OF THE MEDALTHE BACK OF THE MEDALLink to Andrew J. Seymour's book "The World's Greatest"For Premium Hyperfixed listeners, we included some supplementary research material, photos and news clippings. If you'd like to see
Parker’s Obsessed with this Movie (But She Cannot Find it Anywhere)
Your membership to Hyperfixed helps us keep the show going. Please consider becoming a member to get bonus episodes, access to our discord, exclusive merch, and more!hyperfixedpod.com/joinThis week: Somehow, a movie release in 2014 has disappeared off the internet. It can't be streamed, it can't be torrented, you can't even buy a physical copy. Parker needs to see it.LINKS: Missing Movies
MOORED: A Cautionary Tale
Become a Hyperfixed Premium member and support independent journalism! Get access to bonus episodes, the hyperfixed Discord, and more!https://hyperfixedpod.com/joinIntrigue on the high seas. I mean on land. LINKS: Jenny Phenix's legal complaint against Villa Vie
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The Shopify Arms Race
This week - Scammers have managed to copy Jordan's entire website and steal her business -- more than once. But how are they doing it? And why is it so hard to fight now? If you like this show, please think about becoming a premium member - it will help us keep making it, making it better, and making it weirder.https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:StoreLockICANNWhat is the GDPR
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‘Only to be Consumed’ in Canada
This week, An asks us perhaps the smallest question we've ever had to answer, and inadvertently sends us on a wild reporting journey. Also Alex yells and swears.Help support Hyperfixed by becoming a premium subscriber! You will get two bonus episodes a month, access to the discord, and much much more. http://hyperfixedpod.com/join
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Two Birds, One Hundred Stones
This week - Keenan always had this question about his mom's past, and he turned to us for help. And then we turned to him for help. A very special episode of Hyperfixed.Become a premium Hyperfixed member today to get access to bonus episodes, our discord, monthly AMAs and much much more.http://hyperfixedpod.com/joinIf you are a Hyperfixed member, you can see some supplementary photos for
Jack and the Missouri Color Cabal
Jack has noticed something weird about some license plates. It could be a conspiracy. We investigate.Become a premium supporter of Hyperfixed to get all kinds of bonus stuff! It's thanks to all of you this show exists! http://hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association
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Joe Rhodes - Unmoored, Part I
Joe Rhodes is a former journalist that is writing about his experiences on the Villa Vie Odyssey, a cruise ship that has just embarked on a 3 & 1/2 year voyage. It hasn't all been smooth sailing. We talk to him about his experience. This is part one of a multi-part series we are running on our premium feed -- part II comes out next week!https://hyperfixedpod.com/joinLINKS:Joe Rhodes'
Donny Talks About Toilets
We've had maybe a dozen submissions from people who reached out to us with questions about public restrooms. Specifically: why are they designed so poorly? And how gross are they actually? Alex and Hyperfixed Producer Amor Yates investigate. Help us continue making hyperfixed! Become a premium member for bonus episodes, access to our discord and much much more! https://www.hyperfixedpod.c
Folklore (Kyle's Version)
This week, Kyle asks us whether a bit of folk wisdom, passed down through generations, is actually true, and once again we end up in a big philosophical discussion about the nature of knowledge and stuff.Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for bonus episodes, access to the discord, merch drops, and morehttp://hyperfixedpod.com/joinThere are sti
Kristin Has Doubts
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/joinIf 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 cha
Casey Wants to Believe
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/joinIf 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/buttonTher
Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case
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/joinLINKS:Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe PodcastPaco Underhill's Why we Buy: The Science of
Eva Needs to Measure
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/joinDo you have problems you'd like Alex and the gang to solve? Get in touch
Gwen Can't Drive
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/joinDo you have problems you'd like Alex and the gang to solve? Get in touch with us at http:
Coming Soon: Hyperfixed
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 probl
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