Hyperfixed

Hyperfixed

Hyperfixed & Radiotopia (podcast.services@prx.org)
Society & Culture Documentary Technology
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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

Third Eye Blind

August 28, 2025 34m
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

Bonus Episode *Unlocked*: Catman and Robin

August 21, 2025 41m
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 Cat Drug Black Market, Part III

August 14, 2025 35m
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

The Cat Drug Black Market, Part II

July 31, 2025 38m
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

The Cat Drug Black Market

July 17, 2025 43m
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

Presenting: The Dream - Babies Not Having Babies

July 03, 2025 1h 40m
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

The Aldean Instrument

June 19, 2025 40m
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

Premium Episode Preview: A Slice of Hope

June 12, 2025 4m
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

The Thing About Losing Everything

June 05, 2025 25m
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

Little By Little

May 22, 2025 34m
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

The “World's Greatest” Episode

May 08, 2025 37m
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)

Parker’s Obsessed with this Movie (But She Cannot Find it Anywhere)

April 24, 2025 33m
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

MOORED: A Cautionary Tale

April 10, 2025 36m
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

The Shopify Arms Race

March 27, 2025 35m
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

‘Only to be Consumed’ in Canada

March 13, 2025 30m
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

Two Birds, One Hundred Stones

February 27, 2025 45m
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 and the Missouri Color Cabal

February 13, 2025 26m
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 - Unmoored, Part I

January 30, 2025 25m
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

Donny Talks About Toilets

January 16, 2025 34m
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)

Folklore (Kyle's Version)

January 02, 2025 36m
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

Kristin Has Doubts

December 19, 2024 37m
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

Presenting: Science Vs. - Lucid Dreaming: The Bonkers World Inside Our Minds

December 12, 2024 50m
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

Casey Wants to Believe

December 05, 2024 32m
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

Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case

November 21, 2024 24m
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

Eva Needs to Measure

September 19, 2024 28m
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

Gwen Can't Drive

September 19, 2024 30m
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

Coming Soon: Hyperfixed

September 12, 2024 1m
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