Twenty Thousand Hertz
by Dallas Taylor
Is this your podcast?Dallas Taylor is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in sound design and storytelling. He has cultivated a reputation for making complex audio topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Twenty Thousand Hertz d…
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Audience Interest
- sound design in media
- music and audio culture
Podcast Focus
- stories behind recognizable sounds
- craft of jingles and themes
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more often
- active for 9 years
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and TuneIn
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 45 chart positions in 45 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Design#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Design#31M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Design#51M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Design#51M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Design#20300K to 1M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
3.7M to 11M🎙 ~2x weekly·247 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
7.5M to 22M🇨🇦13%🇦🇺13%🇺🇸13%+42 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
4.1M to 12M77K real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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From 17 epsHost
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Recent episodes
I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues
Sep 7, 2026
Unknown duration
Listener Stories 2026 (Silver): Keyboard Clicks & Singing Forests
Aug 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Colbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV
Aug 10, 2026
Unknown duration
Listener Stories 2026 (Bronze): AI Music & Coral Crackles
Jul 27, 2026
Unknown duration
Eurovision Song Contest: Inside the Gimmicks & Glamour
Jul 13, 2026
33m 56s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/7/26 |  I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues | The “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle is one of the most recognizable melodies on Earth. But the story behind it involves a global competition, thousands of mixes, a Trojan Horse pop song, and a surprising amount of celebrity beef. In this updated version of one of our favorite episodes, we trace how a five-note jingle became a worldwide phenomenon, and the controversy over who actually wrote it. Featuring Tom Batoy and Franco Tortora of Mona Davis Music.Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound.Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus.Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k.Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software. | — | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  Listener Stories 2026 (Silver): Keyboard Clicks & Singing Forests | Our 2026 Listener Story competition continues with five more incredible listener-made pieces. In this Silver collection, you’ll hear the surprising craft behind mechanical keyboards, the natural sounds hidden in Indian ragas, and how learning a new language can transform noise into belonging.Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound.Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus.Listener Links: Hear Leonardo Barrios’ music under the name Bardø on Spotify. Learn about Ross Maddox’s work testing the hearing of babies at maddoxlab.org. Explore Nathaniel Harrison’s work with Shore 3 Studios. Hear Vicki Hansen’s music under the name Indiajiva on Youtube and Spotify. Try NetSuite Next for free at netsuite.ai/20k.Shopify: Own your customer relationships. Own your revenue. Start with a free trial at shopify.com/20k | — | ||||||
| 8/10/26 |  Colbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV | Mixing music for Late Night television means working fast, putting artists at ease, and delivering polished mixes under immense pressure. In this episode, the Music Mixers of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon swap stories from decades behind the console. They reveal performances that went sideways, why backing tracks can actually make their jobs harder, and what it’s like mixing everyone from Cynthia Erivo to Paul McCartney. Featuring Harvey Goldberg and Lawrence Manchester.Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound.Watch Dallas' on-set videos with Harvey (The Late Show) and Lawrence (The Tonight Show).Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k.Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software. | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  Listener Stories 2026 (Bronze): AI Music & Coral Crackles | Twenty Thousand Hertz proudly presents the first five selections from our 2026 Listener Story competition. From AI-generated music, to the hidden crackle of coral reefs, to historic birdsong recordings, these bite-sized stories are crafted with curiosity and care.Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound.Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Listener Links: Hear Maria Ordovas Montanez's work on the Out There podcast. Follow Rob Porter's Songbirding podcast. Follow Victor Sanchez's work with DC Producciones. Try NetSuite Next for free at netsuite.ai/20k.Shopify: Own your customer relationships. Own your revenue. Start with a free trial at shopify.com/20kVisit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software. | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | Eurovisionmusic history+3 | Andrew AndersonPaul Jordan | — | — | Eurovisionmusic superstars+3 | — | 33m 56s | ||
| 6/15/26 | film musicorchestral score+3 | Tim Greiving | — | — | John Williamsfilm scores+3 | — | 36m 21s | ||
| 6/1/26 | film scoresJohn Williams+4 | Tim Greiving | iPhone 17 ProDefacto Sound+7 | — | John Williamsfilm scores+5 | — | 33m 07s | ||
| 5/25/26 | podcastingaudio storytelling+3 | Shaun Michael Colón | iPhone 17 Pro20k.org+6 | — | podcastingaudio+3 | — | 28m 40s | ||
| 5/18/26 | history of podcastingRSS feeds+3 | — | This American LifeSerial | — | podcastingIra Glass+5 | Shopify20k | 39m 48s | ||
| 5/11/26 | musicAI music+4 | — | iPhone 17 ProHyperfixed+2 | — | poop songAI music+4 | AT&T | 37m 14s | ||
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| 5/4/26 | music compositionBluey+3 | Joff Bush | Defacto SoundAT&T+3 | Brisbane, Australia | BlueyJoff Bush+5 | — | 30m 10s | ||
| 4/20/26 | sound designstorytelling techniques+3 | Jad Abumrad | RadiolabDolly Parton’s America+2 | — | RadiolabJad Abumrad+3 | Shopify20k | 36m 24s | ||
| 3/23/26 | hearing losscochlear implant+3 | Jesse Herrera | Defacto SoundHarry Hakeem Scholarship Fund+6 | — | cochlear implanthearing+3 | Sonos | 29m 44s | ||
| 3/9/26 | sound designHarry Potter+3 | Will CohenLawrence Kendrick | String and TinsDefacto Sound+1 | — | sound designHarry Potter+3 | Gusto20k | 32m 06s | ||
| 2/23/26 | sound designpersonal transformation+3 | David Jeffers | Quad LifeDefacto Sound+3 | — | soundmusic+5 | Gusto20k | 27m 44s | ||
| 2/9/26 | soundvideo storytelling+4 | Grace East | Defacto SoundSNL+8 | Bluey locations | soundvideo+7 | gusto20k | 37m 04s | ||
| 1/26/26 | sound designDoctor Who+3 | Mark Ayres | BBC Radiophonic Workshopmegaphone.fm | — | sound designDoctor Who+5 | LALAL.AI20K | 38m 15s | ||
| 1/12/26 | theme songmusic composition+4 | Steve Horelick | Defacto SoundReading Rainbow | — | Reading Rainbowtheme song+5 | ExpressVPN20k | 27m 20s | ||
| 12/31/25 | New Year's traditionsAuld Lang Syne+3 | Jim Deutsch | SmithsonianSidedoor+2 | — | Auld Lang SyneNew Year's+5 | Gusto20k | 22m 33s | ||
| 12/17/25 | sound guessing gamecompetition+4 | Jake HartsfieldCarlos Torres+1 | Defacto SoundYouTube | — | mystery soundgame show+4 | Curiosity Stream20k | 46m 45s | ||
| 12/3/25 | sound designvideo games+4 | Mark LampertSue Cahill+3 | Defacto SoundYouTube+4 | — | Falloutsound design+5 | Shopify20k | 41m 52s | ||
| 11/19/25 |  Defying Gravity: The Audio Wizardry of Wicked's Live Vocals | In movie musicals, the vocals are almost never recorded live on-set. Instead, the actors pre-record their songs, then lip sync to those recordings while filming. But on Wicked, they threw out the rulebook, and recorded all of the lead vocals live. In this episode, Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes reveals how they pulled off this audio feat. From cleverly disguised lav mics and in-ear monitors, to “silent wind” machines, to a jaw-dropping live performance of “Defying Gravity,” this is the story behind a truly magical production. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Join our community on Reddit. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com. Get 50% off your first box of Factor Meals, plus free breakfast for a year at factormeals.com/tth50off. Subscribe to Working Smarter wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  The Secret Soundtracks of Movies & TV | In the ‘60s and ‘70s, world-class musicians gathered in smoky studios to record tracks that you couldn’t buy in a store… but ended up everywhere. In this episode, Dallas and the TTH crew dive into the golden age of production music: versatile cues crafted for everything from car chases to romantic montages to space odysseys. Along the way, they uncover how these obscure records found their way into sports broadcasts, hip hop singles, and modern sitcoms, and reveal the vintage library track that Quentin Tarantino brought back into style. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Join our community on Reddit. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k. Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  Inside Imagineering: How Sound Powers Disney Magic | Sound is a crucial part of what makes Disney parks feel magical… and it all starts inside the closely-guarded rooms of Walt Disney Imagineering. In this episode, Imagineers John Dennis and Greg Lhotka break down how they use music and audio to bring attractions to life, from speaker systems hidden in rock work, to the intricate timing of a Frozen water ride. Then, they reveal the surprising story of how one of Disney’s most iconic songs got a brand new verse, more than half a century after its debut. Watch Dallas' trip to Walt Disney Imagineering on Youtube. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Join our community on Reddit. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com. Visit quince.com/20k for free shipping on your order & 365 day returns. Find a therapist who takes your insurance at growtherapy.com/20k. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Live from New York, I’m Retired! SNL’s Sound Legend Signs Off | Behind Saturday Night Live, there’s a small army of audio professionals making the whole thing sound effortless. In this episode, Dallas goes behind the scenes at Studio 8H to meet Robert Palladino, who’s mixed SNL for 40 years… and is about to do it one last time. Along the way, he gets an unprecedented look at how this legendary show is mixed, and talks to the new Production Mixer Fred Hedemark about stepping into Bobby’s shoes. Watch Dallas' trip to SNL on Youtube. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Join our community on Reddit. Learn more about Fred Hedemark’s work at audiofred.com. Find a therapist who takes your insurance at growtherapy.com/20k. Get 3 months of free payroll at gusto.com/20k. Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of buisiness phone software. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Dallas Taylor is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in sound design and storytelling. He has cultivated a reputation for making complex audio topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Twenty Thousand Hertz distinguishes itself by exploring the fascinating narratives behind some of the world's most recognizable sounds. The podcast covers diverse subjects, including sound design in films, the creation of jingles, and the nuances of audio in various contexts, blending commentary with an artistic lens. Its format invites listeners to delve into both technical and emotional aspects of sound, appealing to enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. The show attracts a wide demographic, from audio professionals to curious novices, drawn by its rich storytelling and educational value. Listeners gain insight into the artistry of sound, enhancing their appreciation for the auditory world that surrounds them. With an estimated reach of 7 to 21 million, it successfully captivates and informs a diverse audience.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 77K
- Total plays: 963K
- Total reviews: 4.3K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1.4K
Castbox
- Followers: 66K
- Plays: 963K
- Reviews: 116
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.2K
- Reviews: 4.2K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 5.4K
- Reviews: 51
Audience
teens
Key insights
What the show covers
- stories behind recognizable sounds
- craft of jingles and themes
- psychoacoustics and sound effects
- human stories and immersive design
Audience interests
- sound design in media
- music and audio culture
- linguistic mysteries
- animal communication
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and TuneIn
- widely distributed podcast
- accessible to diverse audiences
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more often
- active for 9 years
- 236 total episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Twenty Thousand Hertz
Peaked at #2 in Canada, top 10 in 31 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| CH | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| GR | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| TH | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| MY | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| South Africa | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Ireland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| BE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Sweden | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| HU | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| RO | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| NG | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Denmark | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.