
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 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 Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent and listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm.
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Episodes (27)

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Presenting: The Dream - Babies Not Having Babies
This week, we're running an episode of one of our favorite shows, The Dream, hosted by Jane Marie. At the top of this episode I talk to Jane Marie about her show, and the fact that we went to the same...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Presenting: Science Vs. - Lucid Dreaming: The Bonkers World Inside Our Minds
I've known Wendy, the host of Science Vs. for almost a decade at this point, and her show is spectacular! We are sharing an episode of her show on the feed this week, just because we love her and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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Society & Culture, Documentary, Technology, History