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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 ... more

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This week, another installment of our Hyperfixer series. We chat with an anonymous hacker who took down a white supremacist dating site. 

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This week we're sharing a podcast we love, the show Smart Girl Dumb Questions. It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. On Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs to big thinkers (like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Diplo, or two 11 year olds... more

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When Markus's good friend died suddenly, he went online to get more information. What he found was several AI written obituaries on dodgy looking websites with a litany of factual inaccuracies. Who is making these, and why? And is there anything that... more

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Recent Guests

Martha Root
Subject of the investigation, hacker who exposed white supremacist networks
Independent hacker/activist
Episode: Rooting Out Racists
Eva Hoffman
Journalist who reported on White Date for Die Zeit
Die Zeit
Episode: Rooting Out Racists
Christian Fuchs
Journalist who reported with Eva Hoffman on White Date
Die Zeit
Episode: Rooting Out Racists
Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
NPR Planet Money journalist
NPR Planet Money
Episode: Pretzels to the People
Ricky Alam
Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee
Wetzel's Pretzels
Episode: Pretzels to the People
John Fisher
Head of Development, Wetzel's Pretzels
Wetzel's Pretzels
Episode: Pretzels to the People
Dr. Justin Garcia
Head of the Kinsey Institute for Sex Studies at Indiana University
Kinsey Institute, Indiana University
Episode: PRESENTING: Smart Girl, Dumb Questions
Joe Supan
Senior reporter at CNET, investigates AI obituaries
CNET
Episode: Fauxbituaries
Claire Atkin
CEO of Check My Ads, digital advertising watchdog
Check My Ads
Episode: Fauxbituaries

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Alex Goldman
Host of Hyperfixed; long-running host with a focus on curious, systems-level questions and investigative storytelling.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Miraculous

    Every episode makes me think more about the world we live in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colemanhall
    United States16 days ago
  • Ads

    Not enough ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CRM2873
    United States22 days ago
  • Joy and curiosity straight to my ears

    The Hyperfixed team is like that group of friends you wish you could see every day!

    In each episode they tackle a wonderfully niche conundrum. Nerding and laughing we follow as the universal meets the specific. The people we get to meet along the way are what ultimately the show is about. Human, specific and universal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frabuleuse
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • Do you want to feel something?

    And also giggle and learn something? 𝒾𝓉’𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝓃𝓃𝒶 𝒷𝑒 𝒶 YES 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓂𝑒, 𝒹𝑜𝑔. Add this pod to ur cart and then become a premium member. 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆𝙎 𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadelineAwesome
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing Reporting Continues, Finally!

    If you’re like me and were a long time listener of Reply All you need to listen to Hyperfixed! Alex is at it again doing what he does best, cracking mysteries and helping out his wonderful listeners. Amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gabba_a
    United Statesa month ago

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PRESENTING: Smart Girl, Dumb Questions
Q: What questions have you tackled on Smart Girl Dumb Questions, and what has asking dumb questions illuminated for you?
The host explains that there is a lot they do not know, and asking basic questions often leads to deeper, more layered understandings about topics like AI, dating, and human behavior, revealing how much there is to learn and how common curiosity is.
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Q: So what's going on there? Like, why are we seeing so many false memories?
Wilma theorizes the connection between changing styles and memory confusion is key to understanding the phenomenon.
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Q: Did they all have twins recently?
A humorous query reflecting on the shared false memory experience of others who feel similarly to Matt.
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Q: What is it that I am... Is it possible that I did see this episode?
Matt expresses confusion about whether the episode he remembers actually exists or if it's a false memory.
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Q: What would it mean to you for people to hear that music?
It would take you back to me back then.

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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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