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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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

Episodes

Total: 205

Misophonia

2018/7/9

The way our brains process sound affects the way we respond to sound. This episode is about why that

THX Deep Note, Part 2

2018/6/25

Whether you're 6 years old, or 96 years old, one of the most memorable parts of going to the movies

THX Deep Note, Part 1

2018/6/11

Since 1983 one of the most memorable parts of going to the movies has been the THX certification pla

Amen Break

2018/5/29

There’s a sample of music that’s been heard in over 2,000 songs. Odds are you’ve heard it many times

Ultrasonic Tracking

2018/5/14

Did you know your phone is a really good listener? Apps on your phone might be sending and receiving

ASMR

2018/4/30

Do certain sounds give you the head tingles? If yes, this episode is full of ear candy for you! In t

Live Theater

2018/4/16

Amazing concerts, Broadway musicals, Cirque du Soliel performances, and other live shows live and di

The Music in Speech

2018/4/2

The way you speak has rhythm, timbre, and pitch. It’s more like music than you might think. We chat

Seizure Sonification

2018/3/19

Brant Guichard has heard "The Music" for as long as he can remember. Brant has a particular type of

Hamilton

2018/3/5

Broadway’s award-winning, record-breaking, smash hit, Hamilton, is a musical unlike any other. Get t

Emergency Alert System

2018/2/19

When people in Hawaii were falsely alerted of a Ballistic Missile threat, the first thing they heard

Muzak

2018/2/5

“Elevator music” was once the sound of restaurants, offices, and elevators in mid-20th century Ameri

Six O'Clock Soundtrack

2018/1/22

Ever wonder how the music on your favorite news stations is created? Dive in with news music appreci

3149146093

2018/1/8

A mysterious Tweet from one of the most famous people on Earth: A single phone number, zero context.

The Gift

2017/12/25

The science behind sound reproduction has been studied for centuries. But what will research uncover

Facebook & Google Pixel

2017/12/11

There are sounds we interact with every single day and never give a second thought. Our phones, comp

Let It Beep

2017/11/27

For over two decades, every time you turned on a Mac, you were greeted by a familiar sound. It’s app

Disney Parks

2017/11/13

Theme parks have a way of transporting us to magical places, and sound is crucial in maintaining the

Spooky Sounds

2017/10/30

We uncover how scary sound effects are created in horror films as well as dissect how sound triggers

Acoustical Umbilical Cord

2017/10/17

Many animals, humans included, are natural-born criers. It’s the most basic form of communication fr