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The Secret Soundtracks of Movies & TV
Episode 226
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 th…
Published on 10 hours ago
Inside Walt Disney Imagineering
Episode 225
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 Lhotk…
Published on 2 weeks ago
He's Mixed SNL for 40 Years
Episode 224
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, …
Published on 4 weeks ago
The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band
Episode 223
When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmless fun. But that moment triggered a lawsuit that would threaten to bring down one of Australia’s most iconic r…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Sound Off (Gold): Transit Tunes & Childhood Chimes
Episode 222
We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-made short stories that rose to the very top. From clever tinnitus tonics to melodic subway signals, from misc…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Yahoo! The Yodel Heard Around the World
Episode 221
It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that defined the early internet. In this episode, we follow the Yahoo Yodel on its unlikely journey from the snowy …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo’s 8-Bit Masterpiece
Episode 220
From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. is instantly recognizable. With just five lo-fi audio channels and 40 kilobytes of space, composer Koji Kondo…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sound Off (Silver): Pinball Pings & Airport Acoustics
Episode 219
Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring five pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the sonic evolution of pinball to reused classi…
Published on 3 months ago
Mixing Madison Square Garden for Vulfpeck’s Biggest Show
Episode 218
When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager Jake Hartsfield was juggling mi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000
Episode 217
It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of…
Published on 4 months ago