The way we each experience sound depends on so many unique factors, from tiny receptors in our ears to the way we were taught to communicate.

How a four-note melody from the 13th century became a movie soundtrack superstar.

What's it like when every sound you hear—from the whir of the coffee grinder to the beep of the microwave—all sound like musical notes?

The sound design wizardry behind the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, and how these sounds compare to what dinos REALLY sounded like.

The stunning rise and fall of Napster, and how it transformed the music industry in a few short years.

A diagnosis of vocal nodes is every singer's worst nightmare. But when nodes develop, is all hope truly lost?

Is your voice your own? Maybe not anymore.

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.