Hyperfixed
Hyperfixed & 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, 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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTechnology | |||
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Apple Podcasts5Johannpi
United Statesa month ago - Porky Pig and Elmer Fudd are the same character
Alex is totally wrong about Porky Pig and worse he rakes his friend over the coals about it. She’s right. He’s wrong. Do your research Alex. Porky Pig and Elmer Fudd both hunted Bugs Bunny. Fudd is a human version of Porky Pig, who was supposed to be a capitalist pig. He’s a rich lawyer from Manhattan who hunts rabbit in Brooklyn for fun, as they used to do in real life (Coney Island is literally Rabbit Island).
Apple Podcasts3papakilaUnited Statesa month ago - One of my favorites
Every time an episode drops, my day gets better. Hyperfixed is one of the most human podcasts out there.
Apple Podcasts5faenunUnited Statesa month ago - Leave this POD A 1STAR review?
This is the best pod ever, I mean when I go outside to practice lacrosse or I just straight up have nothing to do. I just flip on my headphones and listen to this podcast. I listen to before bed and in the morning sometimes. BEST POD EVER
Apple Podcasts5Cael the whaleUnited States2 months ago - Hopeful
Making a listenable podcast ain’t easy… but please remove the word ‘like’ from everyone’s vocabulary. In some episodes, the word is said hundreds of times and it mega annoying
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #152 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #212 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is Hyperfixed about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show consistently tackles curious, real-world problems through investigative, human-centered storytelling. Episodes blend technology, media ethics, and cultural phenomena—ranging from AI-generated obituaries and ad-tech regulation to accessibility in cinema and niche consumer markets—into deeply researched narratives that reveal how systems shape everyday life. A standout is the mix of first-person experiences, expert interviews, and practical takeaways, often with a bold, entrepreneurial spirit that explores potential reforms or action for listeners. The format tends to favor thorough reporting, creative problem-solving, and accessible explanations of complex topics, making it appealing to listeners who crave substantive curiosity and... more
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1. Dr. Justin Garcia
2. Joe Supan
3. Claire Atkin
4. Craig Silverman
5. Joshua Braun
6. Eric Staffney
7. Matt Nevins
8. Carl Richardson
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