Twenty Thousand Hertz

When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmles... more

We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-m... more

It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that d... more

From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. ... more

Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring fiv... more

When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effo... more

It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t origin... more

Twenty Thousand Hertz is proud to present the first short story collection from our Sound ... more

Your name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning... more

Behind every incredible sound in a movie or TV show is a creative person with a unique sto... more

What happens when one of history’s greatest composers begins to lose the very sense he rel... more

After 10 years and 400 episodes, our friends at [Switched on Pop] (https://switchedonpop.c... more

If you want to know where the future of sound is headed, accessibility is a great place to... more

Movie trailers have changed dramatically over the decades, from the classic “Voice of God”... more

In the late ‘90s, Brian Johnson and Brian Morden were suburban teenagers obsessed with vid... more

What sound can teach us about our Sun? In this episode, we explore how NASA scientists tra... more

In the late '80s and early '90s, a seismic subculture shook the streets… literally. “Boom ... more

If you turn on the radio, there’s one thing you’re almost guaranteed to hear: a catchy, ov... more

For our fifth annual Mystery Sound Game Show, Dallas invited three friends from the world ... more

We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations... more

Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact meaning and intention behind these sounds ... more

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, of... more

Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of ... more

“Blah, blah, blah” and “yada, yada, yada” have had plenty written about them. But there’s ... more