Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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

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

 

#205

Dog Translation Guide

We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations and behaviors can still be a challenge. In this episode, animal behaviorist  [Daniel Mills] (https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/researchatlincoln/meetourexperts/danielmills/) reveals the true meanings behind dogs’ noises, actions, and body language. Then, author [Pilley Bianchi] (https://www.pilleybianchi.com/) tells the story of Chaser, the border collie who became known as “The Smartest Dog in the World” for the way that she learned language. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Learn about Daniel’s work with the [Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group] (https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/natsci/lifesciencesresearch/animalbehaviourcognitionandwelfare/) . Buy Pilley’s book, [Animals Make Us Human] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4386485-animals-make-us-human) . Learn more about [The Chaser Initiative] (https://www.chaserinitiative.com/) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) Make your world sound amazing at [sonos.com/hertz] (https://sonos.com/hertz) This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at [betterhelp.com/20k] (https://www.betterhelp.com/20k) Get a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/dog-translation-guide] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/dog-translation-guide) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:42

20 Nov 2024


#204

Cat Translation Guide

Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact meaning and intention behind these sounds can often be hard to read. In this episode, cat behaviorist [Sarah Brown] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-brown-014875138/?originalSubdomain=uk) unpacks the hidden meanings behind cats’ vocalizations, body language and behavior. Then, veterinarian [Kendra Baker] (https://www.billispeaks.com/) takes us through her journey with Billi (AKA “Her MADjesty”) the cat who became an online sensation for her use of speaking buttons. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Buy Sarah’s book, [The Hidden Language of Cats] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/83817453-the-hidden-language-of-cats) . Follow Billi the cat on [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/@BilliSpeaks) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/billispeaks/?hl=en) and [Tiktok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@billispeaks?lang=en) . Learn about getting started with [animal speech buttons] (https://www.billispeaks.com/getting-started) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Get a new three-month premium plan at [mintmobile.com/20k] (https://mintmobile.com/20k) Make your world sound amazing at [sonos.com/hertz] (https://sonos.com/hertz) Get a discount on your NordVPN plan at [nordvpn.com/20k] (https://nordvpn.com/20k) Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/cat-translation-guide] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/cat-translation-guide) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:44

20 Nov 2024


#203

The Voices of… BLUEY!!!

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often literally. In part 2 of our story on Bluey, the show’s sound designer and mixer [Dan Brumm] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6441309/) breaks down the surprising connections between the voice actors, the real-life inspiration behind classic episodes, and how he ended up voicing a key role on the show. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Take a free test drive of OCI at [oracle.com/20k] (http://oracle.com/20k) . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at [shopify.com/20k] (http://shopify.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/thevoicesofbluey] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/thevoicesofbluey) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:35

23 Oct 2024


#202

The Sound of… BLUEY!!!

Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time. In this episode, Bluey’s sound designer and mixer [Dan Brumm] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6441309/) walks us through how the show began, the unique challenges of season one, and the lengths he goes to give the show its organic sound. Plus, Dallas reveals the secret timing of the Bluey theme song. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Take a free test drive of OCI at [oracle.com/20k] (http://oracle.com/20k) . Get the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Subscribe to the [Ad Infinitum] (https://www.adinfinitumpodcast.com/2253544/follow) podcast. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [20k.org/episodes/thesoundofbluey] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/thesoundofbluey) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

33 MINS

33:04

09 Oct 2024


#201

"blah, blah, blah..."

“Blah, blah, blah” and “yada, yada, yada” have had plenty written about them. But there’s a longtime cousin of these phrases that’s much less understood. We use it all the time, yet it’s not in the dictionary. It’s not even Google-able. In this episode, we investigate the linguistic mysteries of the Five Dah Phenomenon. Featuring linguist & philosopher [Paul Saka] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Saka) , and psychologist [Helen Abadzi] (https://uta.academia.edu/HelenAbadzi) . If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Get a discount on your NordVPN plan at [nordvpn.com/20k] (https://nordvpn.com/20k) Take a free test drive of OCI at [oracle.com/20k] (http://oracle.com/20k) . Get a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/blahblahblah] (www.20k.org/episodes/blahblahblah) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:20

25 Sep 2024


#200

Lofi Girl

The Lofi Girl YouTube channel has over 14 millions subscribers, and at any given time, tens of thousands of people are listening together. Created by a mysterious French producer named Dimitri, the channel features a 24/7 livestream of an anime girl studying in her room, listening to lofi hip hop. In this episode, we dive into the Lofi Girl lore, chart the explosion of the Lofi Multiverse, and hear from a music therapist about how lofi affects our brains and behavior. This story was adapted from the [Endless Thread] (https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/endlessthread) podcast. [RSVP] (https://dfcto.typeform.com/to/ck8Gdvc7) to meet Dallas at the informal audio hangout at All Season in LA, on Thursday, September 26th. Join Dallas at the [Sound for Film & TV] (https://www.mixsoundforfilm.com/) event at Sony Pictures Studios on Saturday, September 28th. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Subscribe to [Endless Thread] (https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/endlessthread) in your favorite podcast player. Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at [shopify.com/20k] (http://shopify.com/20k) . Take a free test drive of OCI at [oracle.com/20k] (http://oracle.com/20k) Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/lofi-girl] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/lofi-girl) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

34 MINS

34:15

28 Aug 2024


#199

Sonic Diagnosis

The sounds our bodies make can tell doctors all kinds of surprising things about our health. In this episode, we unpack the history of sound in medical diagnosis, from Hippocratic times, to the invention of the stethoscope, to the specialized tools and AI systems used today. Along the way, we’ll hear detailed recordings of these medical sounds, and learn what each of them means. Featuring Dr. [David Steensma] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-steensma-12755620) and Dr. [Daniel Weiss] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielweissmd) . Visit [OnePlus.com] (https://www.oneplus.com/) to buy the new [Buds Pro 3] (https://www.oneplus.com/product/oneplus-buds-pro-3) , featuring dual DACs, a brand new noise canceling system, and much more. [RSVP] (https://dfcto.typeform.com/to/ck8Gdvc7) to meet Dallas at the informal audio hangout at All Season in LA, on Thursday, September 26th. Join Dallas at the [Sound for Film & TV] (https://www.mixsoundforfilm.com/) event at Sony Pictures Studios on Saturday, September 28th. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/sonic-diagnosis] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/sonic-diagnosis) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:57

21 Aug 2024


#198

The Sound of Apple 2.0

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Apple’s iconic sound design, the Apple Design Team unpacks the iPhone’s trio of default ringtones, the evolution of their alarm sounds, the UX sounds of the AirPods Pro, and much more. Along the way, legendary beatmaker Flying Lotus breaks down his collaboration with Apple, and the Design Team reveals how they use haptics as a standalone “instrument.” Featuring [Billy Sorrentino] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsorrentino) , [Hugo Verweij] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugoverweij/) and [Flying Lotus] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Lotus) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Get a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at [betterhelp.com/20k] (https://www.betterhelp.com/20k) . Subscribe to What It’s Like to Be at [whatitsliketobe.com] (https://www.whatitsliketobe.com/) [RSVP] (https://dfcto.typeform.com/to/ck8Gdvc7) to meet Dallas at the informal audio hangout at All Season in LA, on Thursday, September 26th. Join Dallas at the [Sound for Film & TV] (https://www.mixsoundforfilm.com/) event at Sony Pictures Studios on Saturday, September 28th. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/the-sound-of-apple-2] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/the-sound-of-apple-2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:21

14 Aug 2024


#197

The Sound of Apple 1.0

Over the last few decades, Apple has produced some of the most recognizable sounds ever made. In this episode, the Apple design team pulls back the curtain on their sound design philosophy and process, from the evolution of the classic “Tritone” alert, to the surprising origins of the Apple Watch sounds, to the inspiration behind the latest notification tones. Featuring [Billy Sorrentino] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsorrentino) , [Hugo Verweij] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugoverweij/) and [Kelly Jacklin] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjacklin/) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at [betterhelp.com/20k] (https://www.betterhelp.com/20k) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Get a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/the-sound-of-apple] (https://www.20k.org/episodes-list/the-sound-of-apple) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

30 MINS

30:04

31 Jul 2024


#196

Listener Stories

For this special episode, we’ve passed the mic to our listeners to hear six unexpected stories about sound. Featuring auditory hallucinations, amplified heartbeats, long remembered voices, and whistles both strange and familiar. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Get a FREE Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at [shopify.com/20k] (http://shopify.com/20k) . Learn a new language with 55% percent off at [babbel.com/20k] (https://babbel.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/listenerstories] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/listenerstories) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

25 MINS

25:48

26 Jun 2024


#195

Nursery Rhymes

Many of the songs we sing to our children are hundreds of years old, with their original meanings obscured by history. In this episode, producer Leila Battison takes Dallas on a dark, surprising journey through history’s most famous nursery rhymes and lullabies, and up through the “Baby Sharks” and “Happy Songs” of today. Along the way, they share the songs they’ve made up for their own children, and explore why this music is just as important to parents as it is to kids. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Follow Leila’s channel Science Baby on [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@leilaincredible) , [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIk7euOGq6jkptjTzEz5kQ) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/somethingincredible_video/) , and [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/somethingincredible) . Enable episode notifications & automatic downloads on [Apple Podcasts] (https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/change-download-settings-iph2ae70a294/ios#:~:text=Turn%20automatic%20downloads%20on%20or%20off&text=Tip%3A%20To%20automatically%20download%20episodes,to%20choose%20a%20download%20option.) and [Spotify] (https://www.makeuseof.com/download-podcast-episodes-automatically-spotify/) . Five Twenty Thousand Hertz episodes that kids would love: ---Space Remix ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twenty-thousand-hertz/id1171270672?i=1000426509086) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n8FiYsqG2UPOcdTR3vt6N?si=c65193dd64df4857) ) ---Minecraft ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twenty-thousand-hertz/id1171270672?i=1000517093588) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5841tns8wPIPbBP8ijSBqD?si=0a8abd9bff334657) ) ---Sound 101 with Bill Nye ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twenty-thousand-hertz/id1171270672?i=1000506740070) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3734IlJkreJ1mUB3RZWKfW?si=72ae7adabd394d81) ) ---Tyrannosaurus FX ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twenty-thousand-hertz/id1171270672?i=1000493901867) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Hhg6s9GXQU7FzZSiTOrSN?si=ef11f8e41b16483c) ) ---Songbugs ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twenty-thousand-hertz/id1171270672?i=1000612338937) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GHNa9AzZZHLdcBUQmAkXp?si=95af93eb99e94cd1) ) Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/nurseryrhymes] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/nurseryrhymes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 May 2024

46 MINS

46:42

29 May 2024


#194

Silent Sea

Whale songs are some of the most beautiful, cathartic sounds in nature. These extraordinary creatures use sound to socialize, to mate, to find food, and avoid predators. But for aquatic animals, the sounds of human activity can be absolutely devastating. With underwater noise pollution on the rise, what can we do to ensure the survival of these amazing creatures? Featuring acoustician [Al Jones] (https://www.laminalaudio.com/) , Professor [John Hildebrand] (https://www.cetus.ucsd.edu/people/JohnHildebrand.html) of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Vox Senior Producer [Christophe Haubursin] (https://www.vox.com/authors/christophe-haubursin) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Subscribe to [Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith] (https://news.microsoft.com/tools-and-weapons-podcast/) wherever you get your podcasts. Get a FREE Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Try America's #1 ready-to-eat meal kit with fifty percent off using promo code TTH50 at [factormeals.com/tth50] (http://factormeals.com/tth50) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/silentsea] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/silentsea) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

22 May 2024

27 MINS

27:30

22 May 2024


#193

TikTok’s Boom-Bling

TikTok’s sonic logo is one of the fastest growing sonic logos in history. Today, that little sound is being heard millions of times a day on apps like Instagram, Reddit and Youtube… but creating it wasn’t easy. To make it, the creative team went through thousands of iterations, executed a covert marketing strategy, and fought through a final debate about a single note. Featuring [Roscoe Williamson] (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/roscoewilliamson) and [Aifric Lennon] (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/aifric-lennon-23ba70b0) from [MassiveMusic] (https://massivemusic.com/) . Apply for the Associate Sound Designer/Mixer position at Defacto Sound at [jobs.defactosound.com] (http://jobs.defactosound.com) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at  [shopify.com/20k] (http://shopify.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/tiktoksboombling] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/tiktoksboombling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 May 2024

26 MINS

26:04

08 May 2024


#192

Late Night

The sound of Late Night television is a complex beast with many moving parts. In this episode, we step inside the daily hustle of Broadcast Mixer [Fred Hedemark] (https://www.audiofred.com/) as he and his team bring the sound of Late Night with Seth Meyers to life. Along the way, Fred reveals the highs and lows of working on a high-adrenaline, live-to-tape TV show, and shares some never-heard recordings from his years on the show. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Learn more about Fred Hedemark’s work at [audiofred.com] (https://www.audiofred.com/) . Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Learn a new language with fifty-five percent off at [babbel.com/20k] (https://babbel.com/20k) . Find the right candidates with a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit at [indeed.com/hertz] (http://indeed.com/hertz) .  Get a FREE Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [www.20k.org/episodes/latenight] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/latenight) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:36

17 Apr 2024


#191

Untranslatable Words

What do you call it when you’re homesick for a place you’ve never been? Is there a word for letting books pile up in your house without reading them? How about weather that looks beautiful out the window, but that you wouldn’t want to go out in? For this episode, we worked with [Babbel] (https://babbel.com/20k) to bring you our second annual Untranslatable Words challenge. In it, resident linguist Grace East pits the Twenty Thousand Hertz crew against each other in a hilarious and enlightening multilingual game show. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Learn a new language with Babbel. Get 55% off your subscription at [babbel.com/20k] (https://babbel.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/untranslatablewords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:00

03 Apr 2024


#190

Hans Zimmer's Remote Control

Hans Zimmer is responsible for some of the most iconic film scores of the last 35 years. So how does one person create so much amazing music? It turns out, he doesn’t do it alone. In this episode, Hans Zimmer’s incredible team pulls back the curtain to reveal their extraordinary creative process, and uncover the secrets behind the otherworldly music of Dune. Featuring [Raul Vega] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5737279/) , [Taurees Habib] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6102901/) , [Suzanne Waters] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3944335/) , [Tina Guo] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2789392/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) , and [Steve Mazarro] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2385360/) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Listen to NASA's Curious Universe at [nasa.gov/podcasts/curious-universe] (https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/curious-universe/) Find the right doctor, right now at [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://zocdoc.com/20k) . Find the right candidates with a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit at [indeed.com/hertz] (http://indeed.com/hertz) .  Try America's #1 ready-to-eat meal kit with fifty percent off using promo code TTH50 at [factormeals.com/tth50] (http://factormeals.com/tth50) . Learn a new language with fifty-five percent off at [babbel.com/20k] (https://babbel.com/20k) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/hans-zimmers-remote-control] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/hans-zimmers-remote-control) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

49 MINS

49:44

20 Mar 2024


#189

Aural Obscura

All over the world, there are unique and breathtaking sounds that you can only hear in one specific place. In this episode, we travel to two of the most astounding sonic wonders in the United States. The first is a hidden sound installation in Times Square that might be the most visited art exhibit on Earth. The second is an enormous organ built right into the rock of an ancient Virginian cave. These stories originally aired on the [Atlas Obscura] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/podcast) podcast. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Subscribe to [Atlas Obscura] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/podcast) wherever you get your podcasts. Get a FREE Netsuite KPI Checklist at [netsuite.com/20k] (https://netsuite.com/20k) . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at  [shopify.com/20k] (http://shopify.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/auralobscura] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/auralobscura) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

31 MINS

31:24

06 Mar 2024


#188

All About That Bass

If you listen to vintage music, one of the first things you’ll notice is the complete lack of bass. But turn on a Top 40 station today, and you’ll hear song after song with deep, sub-ratting bass tones. So how and why did this change happen? For this episode, we worked with [OnePlus] (https://www.oneplus.com) to tell the story of our collective obsession with bass, and the one device that transformed the sound of popular music. Featuring hip-hop legend [DJ Jazzy Jeff] (https://djjazzyjeff.com/) and Roland's [Paul McCabe] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccabepaulj/) . Buy the [OnePlus Buds 3] (https://www.oneplus.com/us/product/product/oneplus-buds-3?sku=5481156305) , featuring dual drivers and BassWave enhancement. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/allaboutthatbass] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/allaboutthatbass) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Feb 2024

26 MINS

26:53

28 Feb 2024


#187

Industrial Musicals

For more than three decades, it was common for American companies to put on “industrial musicals” for their employees. These elaborate productions could rival Broadway shows, and featured original songs about the company and its products. And while this music was never intended for the general public, once you hear it for yourself, you might just get hooked. This is a story about bathroom remodeling, corporate art, and one man’s obsession with a forgotten corner of pop culture. Featuring comedy writer and collector [Steve Young] (https://steveyoungworld.com/) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Go to [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://www.zocdoc.com/20k) and download the Zocdoc app for free. Listen to Wondery Class of ‘88 at [wondery.com/class of 88] (https://wondery.com/shows/class-of-88/) . Get 50% off your first Factor order at [factormeals.com/tth50] (https://factormeals.com/tth50) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/industrialmusicals] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/industrialmusicals) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:22

21 Feb 2024


#186

Into the Huluverse

Today, virtually every streaming platform has a sonic logo, from HBO’s classic “Static Angel” to the iconic Netflix “Tudum.” For Hulu, standing out in such a crowded marketplace has been a process of experimentation and revision. In this episode, we chart the evolution of Hulu’s sonic branding across 5 unique sonic logos. Along the way, the creative team shares unused alternate versions for the first time, and breaks down how they used AI to test their latest sound. Featuring [Dan Capstick] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-capstick-67571211/?originalSubdomain=uk) of [DixonBaxi] (https://www.dixonbaxi.com/) , [Matthew Wilcock] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wilcock-30ab5520/?originalSubdomain=uk) of [Zelig Sound] (https://www.zeligsound.com/) , and [Reid Thompson] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-thompson-032b953/) of Hulu. Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [ indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Get 50% off your first Factor order at [factormeals.com/tth50] (https://factormeals.com/tth50) . Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at [babbel.com/20K] (https://www.babbel.com/20K) . Go to [zocdoc.com/20k] (https://www.zocdoc.com/20k) and download the Zocdoc app for free. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/intothehuluverse] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/intothehuluverse) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jan 2024

29 MINS

29:21

24 Jan 2024


#185

Welcome to Twenty Thousand Hertz

The world of sound is full of great stories. To get in touch with your sonic world, follow Twenty Thousand Hertz right here in your podcast player. If you’re already a listener, send this trailer to someone you know would love the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jan 2024

02 MINS

02:27

17 Jan 2024


#184

Tournament of Champions

For our fourth annual Mystery Sound Game Show, we pitted the winners from the past three years against each other. The result? Chaos and hilarity. So unclog your ears, put on your listening cap, and get ready to play along. Featuring [Travis McElroy] (https://travismcelroy.com/) , [John Lagomarsino] (https://www.johnlago.com/) and [Emily Jankowski] (https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/emily-jankowski) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) Subscribe to our guests’ podcasts, including [My Brother, My Brother and Me] (https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/) , [Underunderstood] (https://underunderstood.com/podcast/) and [Endless Thread] (https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/endlessthread) . Get 15% off an annual MasterClass subscription at [masterclass.com/20k] (https://www.masterclass.com/20k) . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at [indeed.com/hertz] (https://www.indeed.com/hertz) . Go to [Zocdoc.com/20K] (https://www.zocdoc.com/20k) and download the Zocdoc app for free. Get 55% off your subscription at [Babbel.com/20K] (https://www.babbel.com/20K) . Start your one-dollar-per month trial period at [Shopify.com/20K] (https://www.shopify.com/20k) .  Support us by supporting our sponsors at [20k.org/sponsors] (https://20k.org/sponsors) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/tournamentofchampions] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/tournamentofchampions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

48 MINS

48:38

13 Dec 2023


#183

Tune Tech

From electric guitars to samplers to drum machines and beyond, the music we love is only possible thanks to the technology used to create it. In many ways, the history of popular music is really a history of technological innovation. In this episode, we partnered with [BandLab] (https://www.bandlab.com/) to unpack four inventions that changed music forever. Featuring author and journalist [Greg Milner] (https://www.gregmilner.net/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) Visit [bandlab.com/download] (https://www.bandlab.com/download) to start creating and sharing music anytime, anywhere. Buy Greg’s book [Perfecting Sound Forever: An Aural History of Recorded Music] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780865479388/perfectingsoundforever) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/tunetech] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/tunetech) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:48

29 Nov 2023


#182

Headphone Handbook

The world of headphones is a deep rabbit hole. With thousands of options and endless technical jargon, it’s hard to know which factors really matter, and which ones are just marketing gimmicks. In this episode, we cut through all of the gobbledygook, and break down the ins and outs of headphones to help you find your perfect pair. Featuring Wirecutter’s resident headphone expert [Lauren Dragan] (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/lauren-dragan/) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) Explore [headphone recommendations] (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/headphones/) from Wirecutter. Buy [Dr. Chesky’s Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc] (https://cheskyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dr-cheskys-ultimate-headphone-demonstration-disc) . Go to [Zocdoc.com/20K] (https://www.zocdoc.com/20k) and download the Zocdoc app for free. Over at [Liquid IV] (https://www.liquid-iv.com/) , use promo code 20K at for twenty percent off anything. Start your one-dollar-per month trial period at [Shopify.com/20K] (https://www.shopify.com/20k) .  Get fifty five percent off your subscription at [Babbel.com/20K] (https://www.Babbel.com/20K) . Support us by supporting our sponsors at [20k.org/sponsors] (https://20k.org/sponsors) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/headphonehandbook] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/headphonehandbook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Nov 2023

28 MINS

28:53

15 Nov 2023


#181

Sounds That Sell

Since the earliest days of commercial radio, companies have been using sound to worm their way into our brains. And over the decades, they’ve come up with all kinds of sonic tactics to make us want, crave and remember their products. In this episode, we take a whirlwind tour through the sounds of persuasion. This story was adapted from [Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly] (https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-70-under-the-influence) . Follow Dallas on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav) and [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/) . Watch our video shorts on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor) , and join the discussion on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) and [Facebook] (http://facebook.com/20korg) . Sign up for [Twenty Thousand Hertz+] (https://glow.fm/20k/) to get our entire catalog ad-free. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at [mystery.20k.org] (http://mystery.20k.org/) Send us a message with your Bass Tape memories at [hi.20k.org] (https://telbee.io/channel/z5sv3euba1kdirhoaxi11q/) . Subscribe to [Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly] (https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-70-under-the-influence) wherever you get your podcasts. Enter to win a free Scarlett audio interface at [focusrite.com/20khz] (https://focusrite.com/20khz) . Listen and subscribe to [Class of 88] (https://wondery.com/shows/class-of-88/#:~:text=This%20series%20features%20interviews%20and,wherever%20you%20get%20your%20podcasts.) on Wondery. Get 15% off an annual MasterClass subscription at [masterclass.com/20k] (https://www.masterclass.com/20k) . Support us by supporting our sponsors at [20k.org/sponsors] (https://20k.org/sponsors) . Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: [https://www.20k.org/episodes/soundsthatsell] (https://www.20k.org/episodes/soundsthatsell) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:18

01 Nov 2023