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808: The drum machine that changed music forever
Episode 72
The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely heard it. It’s in dozens of hit songs…
7 years ago
Soundmarks: AT&T, United Airlines, and inventive sonic branding
Episode 71
Companies spend a lot of time and effort perfecting the look of their brands. But now what a brand sounds like matters just as much. We trace the his…
7 years ago
Deaf Gain: The promise and controversy of cochlear implants
Episode 70
The last few decades have seen amazing improvements in cochlear implant technology. Professor Michael Dorman reveals what they really sound like, and…
7 years, 1 month ago
Plants That Listen (and some that sing)
Episode 69
Have you ever wondered what your dog or cat would say to you if they could talk? How about your plant? In this episode we explore the world of bioaco…
7 years, 1 month ago
Sonic Illusions: Can you really trust your ears?
Episode 68
What we hear is incredibly personal and we all hear things differently. Sometimes our ears can even play tricks on us. Sonic illusions put a spotligh…
7 years, 2 months ago
Mother of Dragons(sounds): Game of Thrones’ bittersweet sounds
Episode 67
Game of Thrones is a global phenomenon that has redefined the fantasy genre. Viewers from around the world gather every week to anxiously watch what …
7 years, 2 months ago
Sound Escapes: Nature’s untouched soundtrack
Episode 66
Over his long career, Gordon Hempton has mastered the art of truly listening. He’s known as the Sound Tracker. Some people call him an acoustic ecolo…
7 years, 3 months ago
The Voyager Golden Record: Humanity’s message to the cosmos
Episode 65
In the late '70s, NASA launched Voyagers 1 & 2 to explore the furthest reaches of our solar system and beyond. But something amazing was included on …
7 years, 3 months ago
Bird Translation Guide: Decoding Tweets, Hoots, & Warbles
Episode 64
When was the last time you stopped and really listened to birdsong? Ever wonder what they’re singing about? We chat to Kenn Kaufman and Dr. Irene Pep…
7 years, 4 months ago
Phone Tones: The hidden language of phone number beeps
Episode 63
We unpack how touch tone dialing changed communication forever. Join us on a deep, quirky dive into telephone history. We’ll also deconstruct these s…
7 years, 4 months ago