Twenty Thousand Hertz
A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
101
That's All Folks!
The story of Mel Blanc, Part 2. The accident, recovery, and passing of the torch.
20 min
102
Ehh... What's Up, Doc?
The early life and career of Mel Blanc.
24 min
103
Twenty Parts Per Thousand
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting smells.
21 min
104
Cremona
The story of a town that stayed quiet to preserve an instrument they love.
23 min
105
Satanic Panic!
Warning: Listening to this episode might entice you to worship the devil.
28 min
106
Noise "R" Us
A nostalgic history of toy sounds.
25 min
107
Good Vibes
We know music can affect our moods, but its influence over us goes even deeper, and has the power to heal, harm, and manipulate us.
25 min
108
4′33″
The story behind one of the most controversial, and influential, pieces of music of the 20th Century.
31 min
109
Seinfeld
A theme song about nothing: how it was created, what makes it so unique, and how it became one of the most iconic theme songs in TV history.
26 min
110
Sonic Wonderland
Take your ears on a mini vacation as we celebrate the sonic wonders of the world.
18 min
111
Historically Speaking
How we shape language to our needs, and how it shapes us in return.
26 min
112
Vroom Vroom
A song of fuel and fire - what’s happening inside your car engine?
26 min
113
Baby Shark
The history and future of one of the biggest viral sensations ever.
36 min
114
Virtual Choir
The story of the internet choir connecting people from around the world to share the joy of singing.
25 min
115
The Price is Right (Yeah, Yeah!)
The story behind one of the most recognizable TV show themes ever.
18 min
116
The Loudness Wars
We take a deep dive into the Loudness War, and look for signs of hope in the modern age.
32 min
117
The [COMPRESSED] History of Mastering
A look at the mystical art of mastering from its analog beginnings to the digital world of today.
27 min
118
You've Got Mail!
The most recognizable 3 words of the early internet age + the birth of a whole new musical instrument.
20 min
119
Speak Easy
How to find your voice.
18 min
120
Hear Here!
The story of how acoustics changed our history, and how we might use it to better our world today.
19 min
121
Stradivarius
The story behind the most valuable violins in the world.
22 min
122
808
The story of the drum machine that (accidentally) changed music forever.
23 min
123
Soundmarks®
How sonic branding shapes a brand.
26 min
124
Deaf Gain
The story of how a revolutionary implant sparked a human rights movement.
22 min
125
Plants that Sing
For plants and the people who love them.
20 min