Hyperfixed
Alex Goldman & RadiotopiaMaybe 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 cr... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 94 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTechnologySociety & Culture | |||
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Podcast Addict58 days agolisteningfan- The Energy We Need
Hyperfixed is a gift for the dystopian times. It’s a show that aims to help people with a wide and random range of problems/questions. It’s interesting and funny. Even when I think the topic won’t interest me I get sucked in. I suggest starting with Chris’s Watch List (it’s a personal favourite)
Apple Podcasts5DonutIsAwesome
United States15 days ago - Eh
I want to like this, I really do. There’s a lot of talent working on this but…
It’s earnest and well meaning and in a word - boring. And all that is made worse by Alex’s constant complaints about money. I mean, just because you make something doesn’t mean it has to be a success.
Apple Podcasts2AvoidoidUnited States24 days ago - Always a hit!
This podcast scratches my curiosity itch and truly leaves me saying “wow… I can’t believe how that question developed” all while marveling out how much I learned along the way. It’s light hearted and Alex is great at story telling. I would highly recommend listening!
Apple Podcasts5annoyedatyahtzeeUnited Statesa month ago Excellent. The latter Hyperfixers format is also a very nice evolution of the concept
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Apple Podcasts | #27 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #196 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #173 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Hyperfixed about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A problem-solving, curiosity-forward show that investigates real-world questions by blending investigative reporting with empathetic storytelling. Recent episodes span topics from device longevity and IoT governance to ad fraud, AI obituaries, accessibility in cinema, and emerging consumer issues like passion fruit availability, always featuring expert guests and on-site reporting. The host guides listeners through complex systems—tech, media, and policy—while actively seeking practical takeaways for everyday life and broader public interest. Noteworthy is the show's hands-on approach: testing ideas, live demonstrations, and building narratives around human impact, which often leads to tangible policy suggestions and consumer advocacy ideas... more
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1. Chelsey Weber-Smith
2. David Sirota
3. Stacey Higginbotham
4. Sara Shepard
5. Martha Root
6. Eva Hoffman
7. Christian Fuchs
8. Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
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