The link between chronic noise and chronic anxiety may be closer than we realize.

The never-before-told story behind the iconic Netflix sound.

The McElroy brothers, hosts of My Brother, My Brother and Me, compete in a heated and hilarious game of mystery sounds.

How the sound design of Hamilton draws the audience into the story.

Theft or inspiration? Part two of a deep dive into the complicated world of copyright, sampling and the ability to own a song.

Theft or inspiration? Part one of a deep dive into the complicated world of Copyright.

The history and science behind our favorite fart sound-maker, the whoopee cushion.

The story behind the sound design of Star Wars: How legendary Sound Designer Ben Burtt helped transport audiences to a galaxy far, far away.

The story of Mel Blanc, Part 2. The accident, recovery, and passing of the torch.

The early life and career of Mel Blanc.

The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting smells.

The story of a town that stayed quiet to preserve an instrument they love.

Warning: Listening to this episode might entice you to worship the devil.

A nostalgic history of toy sounds.

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.

The story behind one of the most controversial, and influential, pieces of music of the 20th Century.

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.

Take your ears on a mini vacation as we celebrate the sonic wonders of the world.

How we shape language to our needs, and how it shapes us in return.

A song of fuel and fire - what’s happening inside your car engine?

The history and future of one of the biggest viral sensations ever.

The story of the internet choir connecting people from around the world to share the joy of singing.

The story behind one of the most recognizable TV show themes ever.

We take a deep dive into the Loudness War, and look for signs of hope in the modern age.

A look at the mystical art of mastering from its analog beginnings to the digital world of today.