99% Invisible on NPR's broadcast clock, the diagram that rules public radio.


By far the best design podcast around—and one of the best podcasts, period—is Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible. On it he covers design questions large and small, from his fascination with rebar to the history of slot machines to the great Los Angeles Red Car conspiracy. Here at the Eye, we will be cross-posting his new episodes so you can check them out, and we’ll also host excerpts from his podcast’s terrific blog, which offers complementary visuals for each episode.

His most recent show, about the image that rules public radio—the broadcast clock—can be played below. Or keep reading to learn more about the tool that keeps Robert Siegel and his brethren in check.


99% Invisible on NPR's broadcast clock, the diagram that rules public radio.