Twenty Thousand Hertz
The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.
Design
Arts
Music Commentary
176
A sonic journey through the Solar System
A completely remixed version of our favorite episode, where we explore what other plants sound like.
19 min
177
Boots ’n Cats: The scientific secrets of beatbo...
The evolution & science of beatboxing.
21 min
178
Being George Clooney: Dubbing Hollywood celebri...
Explore how Hollywood films are adapted for foreign languages.
30 min
179
The Xbox Startup Sound: Crafting a console classic
How the designers of the Xbox startup sounds overcame tight parameters to come up with an iconic audio logo.
21 min
180
Theater for the Mind: The Golden Age of radio d...
The stories behind the golden age of sci-fi and horror radio dramas.
29 min
181
Theremin: The instrument that defined classic s...
The story behind this infamous, spooky-sounding instrument.
25 min
182
Cartoon Sound Effects: From Steamboat Willie to...
How were old cartoon sounds made, and how did they become so iconic?
27 min
183
Behind the Mic: The making of Twenty Thousand H...
A behind the scenes look at the inspiration and creation of Twenty Thousand Hertz.
31 min
184
Jingles: How they hooked us and why they vanished
What is the story behind these unforgettable earworms?
28 min
185
“Intel Inside” and other sonic branding brilliance
The story behind audio logos and what makes them so powerful.
24 min
186
Loop Groups: The art of movie background chatter
We go behind the scene with the actors responsible for bringing your TV and film backgrounds to life.
25 min
187
Slot Machines: The addictive power of sound
The sound design and science behind today's slot machines.
16 min
188
Misophonia: Why we can't stand certain sounds
The hatred of sound.
16 min
189
THX Deep Note Part 2: How a lost file shaped mo...
What happened after THX lost its iconic "Deep Note"?
25 min
190
The THX Deep Note: From chaos to cinematic legend
What was the point of the THX "deep note" and why do we love it so much?
23 min
191
Amen Break: The world’s most sampled drum beat
The history of what might be the most sampled piece of music ever.
21 min
192
Ultrasonic Tracking: Are our phones really list...
Your phone might be eavesdropping on you.
21 min
193
ASMR: Why certain sounds give you tingles
We explore the autonomous sensory meridian response, a phenomenon where certain sounds can trigger a pleasant physical reaction.
22 min
194
Broadway to Cirque du Soleil: Sound design for ...
Sound design's critical role in theater and concerts.
20 min
195
Hidden Melodies: Discovering the music in our s...
Your voice is an instrument, and the way you choose to sing your words can communicate a lot.
15 min
196
Epileptic Symphonies: Turning seizures into music
Brant Guichard hears music every time he has a seizure.
26 min
197
Hamilton: Crafting the sound of the Broadway sm...
Find out how sound design draws the audience into the story.
27 min
198
False Alarm: How the Emergency Alert System wen...
Explore the history of the notification system that keeps us safe.
23 min
199
Muzak: How background music took over the world
The company that changed the way public spaces sound.
16 min
200
Six O'Clock Soundtrack: The art of TV news music
How television news got its score.
23 min
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