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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Dallas Taylor

A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.

#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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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

29:18

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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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

47 MINS

47:44

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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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

28 MINS

28:24

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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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

31 MINS

31:22

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/@twentythousandhertz) , 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

26 MINS

26:21

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) . Watch our video shorts on [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/@twentythousandhertz) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/twentythousandhertz/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@twentythousandhertz) . Follow us 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

45 MINS

45:38

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/) . Watch our video shorts on [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/@twentythousandhertz) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/twentythousandhertz/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@twentythousandhertz) . Follow us on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) , [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/20korg) , 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

27 MINS

27:18

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/) . Watch our video shorts on [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/@twentythousandhertz) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/twentythousandhertz/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@twentythousandhertz) . Follow us on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) , [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/20korg) , 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

25 MINS

25:53

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) . Watch our video shorts on [Youtube] (https://www.youtube.com/@twentythousandhertz) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/twentythousandhertz/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@twentythousandhertz) . Follow us on [Reddit] (https://reddit.com/r/20k) , [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/20korg) , 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

23 MINS

23:18

01 Nov 2023

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