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Fight or Flight: Why airplane sounds make us anxious
Episode 22
Are you afraid to fly? Does even the thought of boarding an airplane make you anxious? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from clinical a…
8 years, 11 months ago
Sound Firsts: Landmark recordings in history
Episode 21
What is the oldest recorded sound in history? For over 100 years researchers thought they knew until a mind-blowing discovery by historians found som…
9 years ago
Noise Pollution: The hidden costs
Episode 20
Noise pollution is something we’ve all experienced. Road construction, motorcycles, passing aircraft - the list goes on and on. Other than being just…
9 years ago
Silent Sea: Whalesong & Undersea Noise Pollution
Episode 19
71% of the Earth is covered by water. And most of us imagine it to be a serene, almost silent world. But why should we have all the fun up here? Disc…
9 years, 1 month ago
Evolution of Accents: From Shakespeare to Valley Girl
Episode 18
When you describe yourself to others you might mention your height, hairstyle, or maybe your build. But one of the most telling things about you is s…
9 years, 1 month ago
Forensic Audio: How sound solves crimes
Episode 17
You might not realize it, but audio can be just as crucial to solving a case than video or eyewitness testimony. But understanding how to interpret a…
9 years, 1 month ago
The Wilhelm Scream: Hollywood’s most iconic sound effect
Episode 16
When it comes to movie screams, what’s the first one you think of? Is it a scream that evokes a sense of fear, pain, or maybe even… humor? Perhaps yo…
9 years, 2 months ago
The voices behind Dragon Ball Z & Firewatch
Episode 15
We hear disembodied voices all the time, in everything from cartoons and anime to commercials and trailers. It seems easy, but it's actually an intri…
9 years, 2 months ago
Hearing Loss: What causes it and how to prevent it
Episode 14
Our ears are sensitive, but we often don’t treat them that way. We are born with the ability to hear up to 20,000 Hz. As we age, our hearing range di…
9 years, 3 months ago
From Screams to Serenity: How sound shapes us
Episode 13
Some sounds are like rug burn for your ears, while others are pleasant and soothing. We explore these sounds and get to the bottom of why we might in…
9 years, 3 months ago