The story of how alarms and alerts came to rule, and endanger, our lives.

How headsets revolutionized American football.

Dallas is locked into an anechoic chamber to experience how our brains process complete silence.

A completely remixed version of our favorite episode, where we explore what other plants sound like.

The evolution & science of beatboxing.

Explore how Hollywood films are adapted for foreign languages.

How the designers of the Xbox startup sounds overcame tight parameters to come up with an iconic audio logo.

The stories behind the golden age of sci-fi and horror radio dramas.

The story behind this infamous, spooky-sounding instrument.

How were old cartoon sounds made, and how did they become so iconic?

A behind the scenes look at the inspiration and creation of Twenty Thousand Hertz.

What is the story behind these unforgettable earworms?

The story behind audio logos and what makes them so powerful.

We go behind the scene with the actors responsible for bringing your TV and film backgrounds to life.

The sound design and science behind today's slot machines.

The hatred of sound.

What happened after THX lost its iconic "Deep Note"?

What was the point of the THX "deep note" and why do we love it so much?

The history of what might be the most sampled piece of music ever.

Your phone might be eavesdropping on you.

We explore the autonomous sensory meridian response, a phenomenon where certain sounds can trigger a pleasant physical reaction.

Sound design's critical role in theater and concerts.

Your voice is an instrument, and the way you choose to sing your words can communicate a lot.

Brant Guichard hears music every time he has a seizure.

Find out how sound design draws the audience into the story.