99% Invisible

The Roman Mars Mazda Virus

Apr 16, 2019
Joining the fun are Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt, both co-hosts of Reply All, who dive into the vexing issue of a Mazda stereo glitch that prevents listeners from enjoying the show. They humorously explore technical troubles with car audio and share amusing anecdotes about podcast playback predicaments. Samin Nosrat, renowned for her culinary expertise, adds flavor to the conversation with a light-hearted debate on familial ties and cooking adventures. Together, they reflect on the magic of collaboration and the quirks of modern technology.
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ANECDOTE

The Mazda 99% Invisible Glitch

  • Ben, a podcast enthusiast, bought a 2016 Mazda 6.
  • He discovered that his car's Bluetooth system would only malfunction when he tried to play the podcast 99% Invisible.
ANECDOTE

Not an Isolated Incident

  • Initially, Alex Goldman theorized the issue was with Ben's specific radio.
  • However, another listener reported the same problem with 99% Invisible in their Mazda, suggesting a broader issue.
INSIGHT

Roman's Percent Sign Theory

  • Roman Mars suggested the percent sign in the podcast title might be causing the issue.
  • Special characters may not interact smoothly with the car stereo's system.
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