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What’s Up, Doc? Mel Blanc and the magic of Looney Tunes
Episode 92
Bugs Bunny, Barney Rubble, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, and many more were all voiced by one man, Mel Blanc. Discover the incredible life and …
6 years, 3 months ago
Twenty Parts Per Thousand: Designing with smell
Episode 91
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting smells.
Throughout history, humans have gone to great lengths to indulge their sens…
6 years, 4 months ago
Cremona: Saving the world’s most prized violin sounds
Episode 90
There’s a town in northern Italy that’s home to the most famous violin makers in history. The museum there holds some of the most unique and prized v…
6 years, 4 months ago
Satanic Panic: Backwards messages and '80s hysteria
Episode 89
From the sixties to the nineties parents worried messages hidden in rock albums would make their children do drugs and worship the devil. The truth c…
6 years, 5 months ago
Noise “R” Us: The evolution of noisy toys
Episode 88
From See ‘n Say to Speak & Spell, and beyond, toys provide the soundtrack of our childhoods. Huge advancements in computer technology in recent decad…
6 years, 5 months ago
Good Vibes: Unlocking music’s hidden power over your brain
Episode 87
We know that music has the power to affect our moods, but you might be surprised by just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Music can affect our brains a…
6 years, 6 months ago
4’33”: John Cage’s revolutionary “silent” musical piece
Episode 86
John Cage was a respected composer when, in 1952, he created his “silent piece”, 4’33’’ - a piece that would have the music world scratching their he…
6 years, 6 months ago
The Seinfeld theme song w/ Composer Jonathan Wolff
Episode 85
No bass for you!! In 1987, TV composer Jonathan Wolff was still trying to make a name for himself in Hollywood. Then one day, he got a call from Jerr…
6 years, 7 months ago
Sonic Wonderland: The world’s most incredible sounding places
Episode 84
There’s a reason we call tourists “sightseers”. As a society, we’re totally obsessed with the way things look. But our world is full of beautiful, fa…
6 years, 7 months ago
Historically Speaking: How language & accent shape your brain
Episode 83
Language is a uniquely human gift. We have shaped it to our individual and cultural needs, and it has shaped us in return. Professor Lera Boroditsky …
6 years, 8 months ago