Twenty Thousand Hertz

The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.Whether you're a professional audio engineer with decades of experience, a fourth grader who loves sound and music, or anyone in between, Twenty Thousand Hertz will help unlock your sonic world… from the sound design secrets of hit movies, to the sonic craft of jingles and device sounds, to the forgotten backstories of classic theme songs, to linguistic mysteries, psychoacoustics, video game music, animal communication, and beyond. With moving human stories, immersive sound design, and the guiding voice of host Dallas Taylor, Twenty Thousand Hertz has grown into the world’s leading podcast about sound.New to the show? Start here:• I'm Lovin' It: How “Ba da ba ba ba” took over the world• The Art of Foley: Bringing Slimer & Batman to life• Tudum! The story behind the iconic Netflix sound• The Legend of Zelda: A Beep to the Past• Inside Hans Zimmer’s Remot

Latest Episodes

The Acoustic Worlds of Radiolab Creator Jad Abumrad

Apr 20 · 36m 24s

He was deaf for 35 years + Listener Stories kickoff

Mar 23 · 29m 44s

Harry Potter and the Sound Designer’s Stone

Mar 9 · 32m 06s

When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening

Feb 23 · 27m 44s