Twenty Thousand Hertz
The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.
Design
Arts
Music Commentary
176
Theremin: The instrument that defined classic s...
The story behind this infamous, spooky-sounding instrument.
25 min
177
Cartoon Sound Effects: From Steamboat Willie to...
How were old cartoon sounds made, and how did they become so iconic?
27 min
178
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
179
Jingles: How they hooked us and why they vanished
What is the story behind these unforgettable earworms?
28 min
180
“Intel Inside” and other sonic branding brilliance
The story behind audio logos and what makes them so powerful.
24 min
181
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
182
Slot Machines: The addictive power of sound
The sound design and science behind today's slot machines.
16 min
183
Misophonia: Why we can't stand certain sounds
The hatred of sound.
16 min
184
THX Deep Note Part 2: How a lost file shaped mo...
What happened after THX lost its iconic "Deep Note"?
25 min
185
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
186
Amen Break: The world’s most sampled drum beat
The history of what might be the most sampled piece of music ever.
21 min
187
Ultrasonic Tracking: Are our phones really list...
Your phone might be eavesdropping on you.
21 min
188
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
189
Broadway to Cirque du Soleil: Sound design for ...
Sound design's critical role in theater and concerts.
20 min
190
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
191
Epileptic Symphonies: Turning seizures into music
Brant Guichard hears music every time he has a seizure.
26 min
192
Hamilton: Crafting the sound of the Broadway sm...
Find out how sound design draws the audience into the story.
27 min
193
False Alarm: How the Emergency Alert System wen...
Explore the history of the notification system that keeps us safe.
23 min
194
Muzak: How background music took over the world
The company that changed the way public spaces sound.
16 min
195
Six O'Clock Soundtrack: The art of TV news music
How television news got its score.
23 min
196
314-914-6093: When Michelle Obama tweets your p...
What does Twitter sound like when it comes to life?
22 min
197
The Gift: Dr. Amar Bose’s audio legacy
In this special Holiday Edition, we uncover an incredible gift to sound and research.
21 min
198
Facebook & Google Pixel: Designing the perfect ...
We explore user interface sounds.
22 min
199
Let It Beep: The rise and fall of the Mac start...
Who was behind the infamous Mac sounds that have become part of your daily routine?
16 min
200
Disney Parks: How Imagineers use sound to encha...
How does sound design shape our theme park experience?
19 min
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