Twenty Thousand Hertz
A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
101
Ehh... What's Up, Doc?
The early life and career of Mel Blanc.
24 min
102
Twenty Parts Per Thousand
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting smells.
21 min
103
Cremona
The story of a town that stayed quiet to preserve an instrument they love.
23 min
104
Satanic Panic!
Warning: Listening to this episode might entice you to worship the devil.
28 min
105
Noise "R" Us
A nostalgic history of toy sounds.
25 min
106
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
107
4′33″
The story behind one of the most controversial, and influential, pieces of music of the 20th Century.
31 min
108
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
109
Sonic Wonderland
Take your ears on a mini vacation as we celebrate the sonic wonders of the world.
18 min
110
Historically Speaking
How we shape language to our needs, and how it shapes us in return.
26 min
111
Vroom Vroom
A song of fuel and fire - what’s happening inside your car engine?
26 min
112
Baby Shark
The history and future of one of the biggest viral sensations ever.
36 min
113
Virtual Choir
The story of the internet choir connecting people from around the world to share the joy of singing.
25 min
114
The Price is Right (Yeah, Yeah!)
The story behind one of the most recognizable TV show themes ever.
18 min
115
The Loudness Wars
We take a deep dive into the Loudness War, and look for signs of hope in the modern age.
32 min
116
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
117
You've Got Mail!
The most recognizable 3 words of the early internet age + the birth of a whole new musical instrument.
20 min
118
Speak Easy
How to find your voice.
18 min
119
Hear Here!
The story of how acoustics changed our history, and how we might use it to better our world today.
19 min
120
Stradivarius
The story behind the most valuable violins in the world.
22 min
121
808
The story of the drum machine that (accidentally) changed music forever.
23 min
122
Soundmarks®
How sonic branding shapes a brand.
26 min
123
Deaf Gain
The story of how a revolutionary implant sparked a human rights movement.
22 min
124
Plants that Sing
For plants and the people who love them.
20 min
125
Sonic Illusions
Our hearing can be deceiving.
20 min