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Inside Apple: Sonic Accessibility
Episode 211
If you want to know where the future of sound is headed, accessibility is a great place to look. And for decades, Apple has been leading the charge in accessible technology. In this episode, the Appl…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
“In a World…” The epic evolution of movie trailers
Episode 210
Movie trailers have changed dramatically over the decades, from the classic “Voice of God” narrators of the ‘80s and ‘90s, to today’s thunderous “bwaahs” and “boojes.” In this episode, Dallas and pro…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
“The Autumn, She’s Been Hit!” The wish that changed Halo forever
Episode 209
In the late ‘90s, Brian Johnson and Brian Morden were suburban teenagers obsessed with video games and music. And then, through an extraordinary wish, the two friends found themselves on a journey th…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Solar Symphony: Listening to the Sun’s hidden “music”
Episode 208
What sound can teach us about our Sun? In this episode, we explore how NASA scientists translate electromagnetic waves from the Sun into sound, and even music. Through this process, researchers are g…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Speaker Terror Upper: When Bass Tapes shook the streets
Episode 207
In the late '80s and early '90s, a seismic subculture shook the streets… literally. “Boom Cars,” decked out with custom sound systems, roamed neighborhoods blasting the bassiest music ever recorded. …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Radio Station Jingles: 80 Years of Earworms
Episode 206
If you turn on the radio, there’s one thing you’re almost guaranteed to hear: a catchy, over the top jingle proclaiming the name and call letters of the radio station. But where did these little tune…
Published on 7 months ago
Sound Pro Smackdown: Guess That Sound! w/ 3 industry experts
Episode 205
For our fifth annual Mystery Sound Game Show, Dallas invited three friends from the world of professional audio to compete against each other. So crank up the volume and see how many sounds you can g…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dog Translation Guide: Decoding Barks, Howls, & Growls
Episode 204
We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations and behaviors can still be a challenge. In this episode, animal behaviorist Daniel Mills reveals the true me…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Cat Translation Guide: Decoding Meows, Purrs, & Chirrups
Episode 203
Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact meaning and intention behind these sounds can often be hard to read. In this episode, cat behaviorist Sarah Brown unpacks the hidden meanings behind ca…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The Voices of Bluey w/ Uncle Stripe
Episode 202
Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often literally. In part 2 of our story on Bluey, the show’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm breaks down the…
Published on 10 months ago