The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.
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It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It... more
Twenty Thousand Hertz is proud to present the first short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring six bite-sized... more
Your name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning that you may... more
Behind every incredible sound in a movie or TV show is a creative person with a unique story. In this... more
What happens when one of history’s greatest composers begins to lose the very sense he relies on most? In this... more
After 10 years and 400 episodes, our friends at Switched on Pop decided it was finally time to revamp their... more
If you want to know where the future of sound is headed, accessibility is a great place to look. And... more
Movie trailers have changed dramatically over the decades, from the classic “Voice of God” narrators of the ‘80s and ‘90s,... more
In the late ‘90s, Brian Johnson and Brian Morden were suburban teenagers obsessed with video games and music. And then,... more
What sound can teach us about our Sun? In this episode, we explore how NASA scientists translate electromagnetic waves from... more
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