Hidden Levels #4: Machinima

In 1861, one man and a “gas bag” filled with hydrogen sparked America's obsession with going higher, farther, into the unknown. In this episode, Roman and journalist Jack Hitt tell the story of Thaddeus Lowe — showman, scientist, and dreamer — whose balloon flight from Cincinnati ... Show More

Behind every cheesy karaoke track was a surprisingly ambitious filmmaking experiment. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Host ... Show More

What do Civil War pension files reveal about one of history's most successful slave rebellions? Historian Edda Fields-Black joins Roman to trace a story of fire, flight, and freedom — beginning on a South Carolina rice plantation in 1863, where a Union raid liberated over 700 peo ... Show More

<p>Fill the lighter with butane, it’s Michelle Pfeiffer. Honeywagon territory, mildewy screenplays, the trauma of stenography, and cutting Al’s finger. Welcome to the final episode [until next week]... of an all-new SmartLess.</p> <p><p>Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen t ... Show More

<p>If you can believe drummers and motorcycles: it’s Lionel Richie. 12 notes, sleep outs, God’s words, and winning Wimbledon. Fungus is among us… on an all-new SmartLess.</p> <p><p>Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week ear ... Show More

<p>Get the motion-sensors on in here: it’s Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it’s time for an all-new SmartLess.</p> <p><p>Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-fr ... Show More

<p>It’s time once again for the Speakeasy’s multi-platinum critically acclaimed year end wrap up show! Greg, Sother &amp; Damon sit down with each other to talk about the year in review, the trends they saw emerge over the last twelve months, and where they see the industry going ... Show More

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<p>Howard Hughes embraces sex and violence in his quest to conquer Hollywood. But his sensationalist approach clashes with industry regulators and censors, sparking a high-stakes battle over artistic freedom, public morality, and the future of American cinema.</p><p>Be the first ... Show More

Head to https://www.tryfum.com to start with Zero. Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off on your subscription for a limited time Lost media, TV urban legends, and the moments kids’ networks never wanted you to see. This episode investigates the rumored Nickelodeo ... Show More

<p>Brennan Lee Mulligan, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey discuss the tragic tale of Downfall! These gods will also be playing a fitting game of Kerplunk because you know sometimes ancient cities go kerplunk...</p><p> </p><p>BEACON  </p><p>We’re excited to bring yo ... Show More

Following the epic crossover between MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries and Redacted: Declassified Mysteries, hosted by Luke Lamana, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes where the line between medical mystery and dark conspiracy becomes blurred.In September 2007, a meteor str ... Show More

Stories in this episode: Coming From The Other Side Of The Globe To Save Me | Anon (1:18) My Time In The Ward | TalesOfThePast (10:28) Why I Avoid My Childhood Best Friend | Professor_Milk_Milk (21:58) Open The Door. They're Waiting For Us | rxd-lainey (25:42) Greaves Hall | J4vi ... Show More