Twenty Thousand Hertz+
The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.
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Cremona: Saving the world’s most prized violin ...
The story of a town that stayed quiet to preserve an instrument they love.
23 min
152
Satanic Panic: Backwards messages and '80s hyst...
Warning: Listening to this episode might entice you to worship the devil.
28 min
153
Noise “R” Us: The evolution of noisy toys
A nostalgic history of toy sounds.
25 min
154
Good Vibes: Unlocking music’s hidden power ove...
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.
25 min
155
4’33”: John Cage’s revolutionary “silent” musi...
The story behind one of the most controversial, and influential, pieces of music of the 20th Century.
31 min
156
The Seinfeld theme song w/ Composer Jonathan Wolff
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.
26 min
157
Sonic Wonderland: The world’s most incredible ...
Take your ears on a mini vacation as we celebrate the sonic wonders of the world.
18 min
158
Historically Speaking: How language & accent s...
How we shape language to our needs, and how it shapes us in return.
26 min
159
Vroom Vroom: The symphony of high-performance e...
A song of fuel and fire - what’s happening inside your car engine?
26 min
160
Baby Shark: From summer camp song to viral ear...
The history and future of one of the biggest viral sensations ever.
36 min
161
Virtual Choir: 8,000 Voices, One Song
The story of the internet choir connecting people from around the world to share the joy of singing.
25 min
162
The Price is Right: The drama behind TV’s catc...
The story behind one of the most recognizable TV show themes ever.
18 min
163
The Loudness War: Can streaming finally end it?
We take a deep dive into the Loudness War, and look for signs of hope in the modern age.
32 min
164
The [COMPRESSED] history of music mastering
A look at the mystical art of mastering from its analog beginnings to the digital world of today.
27 min
165
You’ve Got Mail: The voice behind AOL
The most recognizable 3 words of the early internet age + the birth of a whole new musical instrument.
20 min
166
From Spinal Tap to The Simpsons: Voice acting ...
How to find your voice.
18 min
167
Hear Here: The messy history of architectural ...
The story of how acoustics changed our history, and how we might use it to better our world today.
19 min
168
What makes Stradivarius violins so special?
The story behind the most valuable violins in the world.
22 min
169
808: The drum machine that changed music forever
The story of the drum machine that (accidentally) changed music forever.
23 min
170
Soundmarks: AT&T, United Airlines, and inventi...
How sonic branding shapes a brand.
26 min
171
Deaf Gain: The promise and controversy of coch...
The story of how a revolutionary implant sparked a human rights movement.
22 min
172
Plants That Listen (and some that sing)
For plants and the people who love them.
20 min
173
Sonic Illusions: Can you really trust your ears?
Our hearing can be deceiving.
20 min
174
Mother of Dragons(sounds): Game of Thrones’ bit...
Hear from the sound designer who gave a voice to the dragons, direwolves, white walkers, and more in Game of Thrones.
19 min
175
Sound Escapes: Nature’s untouched soundtrack
Sound Tracker Gordon Hempton gives us a masterclass on how to listen.
28 min