A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
TikTok’s sonic logo is one of the fastest growing sonic logos in history. Today, that little sound is being heard... more
The sound of Late Night television is a complex beast with many moving parts. In this episode, we step inside... more
What do you call it when you’re homesick for a place you’ve never been? Is there a word for letting... more
Hans Zimmer is responsible for some of the most iconic film scores of the last 35 years. So how does... more
All over the world, there are unique and breathtaking sounds that you can only hear in one specific place. In... more
If you listen to vintage music, one of the first things you’ll notice is the complete lack of bass. But... more
For more than three decades, it was common for American companies to put on “industrial musicals” for their employees. These elaborate... more
Today, virtually every streaming platform has a sonic logo, from HBO’s classic “Static Angel” to the iconic Netflix “Tudum.” For... more
The world of sound is full of great stories. To get in touch with your sonic world, follow Twenty Thousand... more
For our fourth annual Mystery Sound Game Show, we pitted the winners from the past three years against each other.... more
From electric guitars to samplers to drum machines and beyond, the music we love is only possible thanks to the... more
The world of headphones is a deep rabbit hole. With thousands of options and endless technical jargon, it’s hard to... more
Since the earliest days of commercial radio, companies have been using sound to worm their way into our brains. And... more
The sound of a roaring combustion engine is a fixture of modern life. But as electric vehicles become more and... more
For more than seventy years now, filmmakers have been using and reusing a particular scream. Without a doubt, this is... more
In recent years, the dialogue in movies and TV shows has gotten harder and harder to understand. No one seems... more
Mark Mangini is one of the most prolific sound designers of all time. He’s been credited on over 150 films,... more
Many of us talk to ourselves in our heads pretty much all day long. But it turns out that there... more
The original Zelda game featured three melodies that would come to define the franchise: the Secret Unlocked Sound, the Treasure... more
Music is a quintessential part of the Zelda series. And some of Zelda’s most iconic melodies go all the way... more
The world of headphones is a deep rabbit hole. With thousands of options and endless technical jargon, it’s hard to know which... more