Twenty Thousand Hertz
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<p>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.</p><p>New to the show? Start here:</p><p>• I'm Lovin' It: How “Ba da ba ba ba” took over the world</p><p>• The Art of Foley: Bringing Slimer & Batman to life</p><p>• Tudum! The story behind the iconic Netflix sound</p><p>• Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece</p><p>• Inside Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios</p><p>• A sonic journey through the Solar System</p><p>• Mind the Gap: NYC & London’s iconic transit voices</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
Listener Stories 2026 (Gold): Protest Pop & Birthday Ballads
Host Dallas Taylor explores listener-submitted stories about protest music, online record labels, and the history of a global pop hit.
September 7, 2026
I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues
Host Dallas Taylor interviews Tom Batoy and Franco Tortora about the surprising global journey and authorship controversy of the iconic McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" jingle.
August 24, 2026
Listener Stories 2026 (Silver): Keyboard Clicks & Singing Forests
Dallas Taylor explores listener-submitted soundscapes, revealing the surprising craft behind keyboard clicks and the natural beauty within Indian ragas.
445 total episodes available with 56 transcripts
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- What is Twenty Thousand Hertz?
<p>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.</p><p>New to the show? Start here:</p><p>• I'm Lovin' It: How “Ba da ba ba ba” took over the world</p><p>• The Art of Foley: Bringing Slimer & Batman to life</p><p>• Tudum! The story behind the iconic Netflix sound</p><p>• Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece</p><p>• Inside Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios</p><p>• A sonic journey through the Solar System</p><p>• Mind the Gap: NYC & London’s iconic transit voices</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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