Hacking IKEA

Producer and reporter Ramtin Arablouei (co-creator of the NPR show, Throughline) has a simple question: why are so many NBA players wearing a compression sleeve on their arm? It seems like everyone has one. Do they all have elbow issues? The answer is really the story of Allen Iv ... Show More

Two rival paleontologists turn a hunt for dinosaur bones into an all-out scientific war. 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. H ... Show More

This episode is sponsored by Claude. For problems worth solving, get started with Claude at Claude.ai. On his deathbed, President Chester Arthur ordered that all of his personal and professional papers be burned. Three barrels of documents went up in flames. But 23 letters surviv ... Show More

This episode is about hacking. 

Did you know about the Ikea effect? People value objects more when they assemble them themselves, which is why DIY is booming. In today's episode, we'll explore how fixing things around your home can save you money and give you a sense of accomplishment. From creaky doors to brok ... Show More

[video available on spotify] last week, i got an unrelenting itch to move around all of my home decor. and i’d say, at this point, my house is pretty much life-hacked. it’s balancing aesthetics and function in a way i’m really proud of. so today, i’m sharing some of the hacks i’v ... Show More

IKEA has been in the game for about 80 years, earning a spot as the largest furniture retailer in the world. From the meatballs, to the maze, to the DIY furniture, IKEA is a force in our culture and our homes. David is exploring how the company became so ubiquitous worldwide, and ... Show More

<p>Will and Mango push aside the Fyrkantigs and Grönkulla, to hunt for IKEA’s secrets. Want to know why it considers 'air' the enemy? Or why IKEA cafeteria prices are really a Jedi mind-trick? Or how cheap the billionaire founder really is? (Spoiler: pretty cheap.) Featuring auth ... Show More

<p>Welcome back to Tea Over Interiors! This episode was recommended by a listener awhile back. Now with Netflix&#39;s New Show, Hack my Home we thought it would be fitting to discuss how you can think about organizing and maximizing your small space. </p> <p><strong>Alicja shares ... Show More

<p>Are you bored by the usual musical instruments? Would you like to turn an Atari 2600 into a guitar, or translate shadows into sound? If so, then you may be a budding music hacker. Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the wide world of music hacks.</p><p> </p> Learn more abo ... Show More

I'm making some changes to the Indie Hackers Podcast. Check out this episode for a sneak peek into what's ahead.