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Sul Sul! Behind the gibberish language of The Sims
Episode 139
When The Sims was first being developed, the creators faced a problem. They knew they wanted these characters to talk and interact, but they were wor…
4 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to Twenty Thousand Hertz
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4 years, 7 months ago
Guess That Sound 2021: Underunderstood
Episode 138
For our second annual Mystery Sound competition, we’ve rounded up the 20 best sounds from the past year, and invited the hosts of Underunderstood to …
4 years, 7 months ago
The Static Angel: How HBO perfected its sonic identity
Episode 137
In part 2 of our series on HBO, we explore the tough questions that the company faced in the digital era: Are people still willing to sit through a 9…
4 years, 8 months ago
It’s Not TV: Behind HBO’s legendary sounds
Episode 136
In the 1980s, every movie that aired on HBO began with a truly epic theme song—a sweeping orchestral piece that triggers instant nostalgia for anyone…
4 years, 8 months ago
One simple trick scientists say will stop snoring
Episode 135
If you’re a human being, chances are, you know someone who is a big time snorer. You're falling asleep to the gentle sounds of crickets, and then BAM…
4 years, 9 months ago
Creature Speakers: The art of voicing monsters
Episode 134
To give voices to the frightening monsters in movies, TV shows, and video games, sound designers often start with animal noises, then apply all kinds…
4 years, 9 months ago
How blind gamers are changing the world of video games
Episode 133
In the past, video games were largely inaccessible to people with visual impairments. But these days, game makers are adding all kinds of innovative …
4 years, 9 months ago
Sports Without Sight: The sound-driven world of blind athletes
Episode 132
Playing a sport without sight might sound impossible. But it turns out, there are blind athletes all around the world doing exactly that. Instead of …
4 years, 10 months ago
Sound Cinema: Experiencing film through audio description
Episode 131
When Matthew Shifrin was growing up, his blindness meant that trying to enjoy a movie or TV show was often a confusing and frustrating experience. Bu…
4 years, 10 months ago