Twenty Thousand Hertz

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

Episodes

Total: 417

In the late ‘90s, Brian Johnson and Brian Morden were suburban teenagers obsessed with video games a

What sound can teach us about our Sun? In this episode, we explore how NASA scientists translate ele

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

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

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

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

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

We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations and behav

We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations and behav

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

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

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often litera

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often litera

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

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

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

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

The Lofi Girl YouTube channel has over 14 millions subscribers, and at any given time, tens of thous

The Lofi Girl YouTube channel has over 14 millions subscribers, and at any given time, tens of thous

The sounds our bodies make can tell doctors all kinds of surprising things about our health. In this