Reviews
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Wine 4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Like every good New Yorker, I’ve had The Power Broker on my book shelf for years. Something I’ll bet Mr. Caro doesn’t know is that during the pandemic when all meetings were held via zoom, it was important to have the book in the background. That said, I had never opened the book. Your podcast...”Read full review »
BelowGramd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Been listening for years, my favorite podcast EVER. Love Roman Mars and the entire 99 team through the years. Don’t stop!”
elysian012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Roman has a great show concept and I do find many of his topics quite interesting. Roman’s downfall is due to the fact that he lives in Oakland, California, and so he’s surrounded by far-left political leanings, most of which he seems to have adopted. That’s fine actually, I have no issues with...”Read full review »
Crazy_Cowboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“For my job I basically walk all day, this is the perfect podcast for my day. I enjoy the topics and explanations so well. I’m recommending this podcast to anyone I know and the topics are great for conversations. Love it
The only small annoying thing is Romans constant laugh with guests, it’s...”Read full review »
Crookedeyes2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/24
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“Most episodes lately feel like their writing a story around tone deaf product placement ads. I’ve followed the work y’all do for many years now, and I get that you have to pay bills, but listening to Roman not-so-cleverly using “trusted expert” style testimony to sell me on a $65,000 vehicle was...”Read full review »
Jer.Young via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I love Roman Mars he is my only reason I listen to 99% invisible-well I also love the interesting things it covers-besides that my point is Roman knows how to tell an intriguing and well thought out story. I also love how comedic he is. So if you see this Roman Mars know that your doing a fine job.”
skinnyace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“I enjoyed your story particularly since I attended UGA in 1970. I never did get to walk under the gate as a graduate. The 1st Women’s Garden Club was on campus. A beautiful place to study. The B 52's popular song "Love Shack" is , I understand, written about a place outside of Athens....”Read full review »
Harrhat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“I don't know what everyone's beef is with people providing well researched information AND good quips and giggles. I like to be an informed and have a good time. This is a good combination of the two. Mostly serious with breaks to acknowledge that some of this stuff is comical. Cheers!”Read full review »
vegan warrior hairdresser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“One of the best poscasts around, as long as ads-before-intro isnt a deal-breaker for ya. Me? It is. I was spoiled as an early adopter, so Ill probably go back to cherry-picking eps and fiercely mashing skip through the big ad breaks”
chuckles74375 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“I just listen to “The Power Broker” episodes but the host with the nasally voice should stop trying so hard to be funny or clever. He’s not that funny and it detracts from the quality of the discussion.”
sr_98_sr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
“I just started listening to a different podcast and was not very engaged with that new one. 99% Invisible has had a number of really good episodes. I can’t name them right now because I’ve been listening to this other one, but I will say it is a standup better podcast series. I’ll try to add...”Read full review »
Grstuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
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“As a Canadian I fully support banning installing gas in all new build housing. Why the hell not? Heat pumps and resistance heating can keep a house warm. Need more electricity? Invest in generation, transmission and maybe build houses that can maintain an internal temperature. … Anyway despite...”Read full review »
Joey JoJo Senior Shabadoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/25/24
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“This long-form episode about Robert Moses is tops. I’ve been listening to your 1/2 hour episodes for years, but this format with two other guests is killer! Thanks”
Albert Cipriani via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“Please take this seriously if you can: the constant giggling and guffaws is at best annoying but in fact diminishes the history you are trying to explain! It’s not silly circus antics that you are describing! Why are you constantly giggling? Are you wildly nervous? Stop it already, Roman Mars!”
chicagoanlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“OK, so stomaching Roman Mars’s smarminess was always part of the package. Which was fine – the storytelling really did make up for it. However, shortly after the end of the “fiercely independent” era (he sold it to SiriusXM), it rapidly went downhill. More re-airings of past eps or airings of...”Read full review »
listening with ears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“Fan of the show but super disappointed that talk of adobe architecture in Santa Fe didn’t include one word about the Pueblo architecture that “Santa Fe style” copied. Would have been so simple to acknowledge the contribution and inspiration from indigenous peoples’ unique architecture, people who...”Read full review »
NM Now via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
“Love the show, been listening for years. But please Christ don’t put loud sirens in your podcast when you know a huge % of people listen in their cars.”
LinguoDead? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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Candy Queen😘 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“LOVE this podcast, Roman & crew feel like my nerdy pals at this point I love how they do storytelling and the range of stories.
Great for curious minds!”
cdn-bacon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/26/24
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“I love The power Broker podcast! However, in the last half of part two episode two, I found myself talking back to the broadcast. Yes, probably there aren't many people like Robert Moses writing laws from the inside to benefit themselves, but I'm sure there are some. And there are...”Read full review »
BestBillDrafter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Podcast with interesting subjects, but why is Roman Mars giggling so much?”
Marga Barink via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/24/24
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“Really enjoyed 99% Invisible until the recent episode on the COVID-19 memorial. That clip from the Republican about how a memorial should stand for people who were “forced to take a vaccine that didn’t work” made me stop the episode and delete it immediately. Why play that clip? Why give a...”Read full review »
RandomNickname00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“I love all the 99PI episodes. Engaging, informative and entertaining. The Power Broker series is incredibly fun and interesting, even though I haven’t read the book or spent much time in New York. Keep them coming!”
wlc825 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“I like Roman Mars and Roman Mars likes me”
internetsleuth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“The read along to The Power Broker was a stellar surprise. It’s the best. Thanks, guys, for making the best walk and talk book club around my favorite author while we wait for LBJ #5. Listening from the Deep South.”
Todabelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“99% Invisible was already basically perfect, but The Power Broker series is everything. Love this show.”
CC-7-nell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“I can’t believe how many ads they have now. It’s horrible.”
JJHogan240 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“I never miss an episode. These podcasts make me ask important questions about life and our world!”
Jim, ret. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“99% MAGA, where’s your constitutional law podcast on Biden…”
Motivated moviegoer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“Always an absolute joy to listen to”
cloudman1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/24
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“•Episode 568: Memorials, in which the reporter invents a word: “… a whole NOTHER …”.
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(Gibberer) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/24
“I've been a long-time fan of "99% Invisible," initially drawn in by its unique exploration of design and architecture, and the subtle intricacies of our built environment. However, the recent changes in the podcast, coinciding with new staff members, have led to a shift in its...”Read full review »
Andreas Pilakoutas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/24
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“I could no longer stomach this podcast after they aired a boldfaced fabrication about my hometown and laughed about it on the podcast. It felt humiliating. They never responded to my emails to correct the inaccuracy. If the “fact checker” had merely googled the item, the truth would have been the...”Read full review »
AmiableSnake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“It cost 50$ to listen to the book. The library has digital 25 copies. I am 127 on the wait list!! For a 50 year old book!!”
What ever trudge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Please, Roman 😂 I hope she was playing dumb and had a script for the Chicago episode. There is no way you are with a woman who is so empty minded and clueless. Please tell me that was scripted. You speak to her like she is 7 years old.”
LilLumpy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“This show is fantastic for anyone curious about the world around them. Understanding the design behind so many things is always interesting and exploring the stories of these things is always entertaining when presented by Roman Mars and his excellent team. I think this is one of the best...”Read full review »
RoarMck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“In the episode about describing Chicago, Roman seemed so excited! You can feel him struggling to stay on topic. He cuts her off a lot because he just wants to get to the point. It’s obvious how much he just loves the subject! You can tell there was less editing and it was the perfect approach for...”Read full review »
SabawnMage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“Absolutely love,love,love The Power Broker book club you started. So fun to enjoy the book again with you; to have Robert Caro himself on the episode is the simply the cherry on top.”
Wine 4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
“So happy they did that. I’ve never experience another podcast do this and it’s great!”
KristinaJ1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/24
“I was excited for “The Power Broker”
episodes. I don’t know what compels someone to give away developments—even the ending!—of a 1200-page book at the beginning of the year… but I was disappointed.
Power Broker episodes: 1-2 stars
Rest of the episodes: 4 stars”
slugjake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“One of my all time fav podcasts. While stories typically focus on one specific architecture or design topic, the human stories surrounding that specific topic is what makes the stories really resonate. I think my all time favorite is U.T.B.A.P.H. because I can’t ever see a Pizza Hut shaped...”Read full review »
mattie-h-787 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“The number of times a week I bring up in conversation something I learned on 99PI is remarkable. You will hear wonderful stories, you will learn things, they will stick with you.”
negligentgardener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Just finished the first episode and LOVED IT. The book club format is ingenious. Did you invent that or are there others (and if so, can you point me towards them?) Thank you and keep up the good work.”
psmcmullen1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“The best podcast!! I am reading the book along with the hosts. Insightful, funny, intelligent discussions- I AM LOVING THIS!!!”
World traveler.... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“It took me a while to find the right podcast but I found it and I can’t stop listening! I would listen to it constantly if I could, thank you for making it so interesting”
horsesforlifw via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/18/24
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“Way to simp for the US war machine you poser.”
YNV/SCC via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/18/24
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“Ratio of commercial to content just not enough to keep this on my list”
gkilroy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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