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The Secret Soundtracks of Movies & TV
Episode 226
In the ‘60s and ‘70s, world-class musicians gathered in smoky studios to record tracks that you couldn’t buy in a store… but ended up everywhere. In …
9 months ago
Inside Imagineering: How Sound Powers Disney Magic
Episode 225
Sound is a crucial part of what makes Disney parks feel magical… and it all starts inside the closely-guarded rooms of Walt Disney Imagineering. In t…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Live From New York, I’m Retired! SNL’s Sound Legend Signs Off
Episode 224
Behind Saturday Night Live, there’s a small army of audio professionals making the whole thing sound effortless. In this episode, Dallas goes behind …
10 months ago
The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band
Episode 223
When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmless fun. But that moment triggered a lawsuit that would threa…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Listener Stories 2025 (Gold): Transit Tunes & Childhood Chimes
Episode 222
We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Listener Stories competition: five listener-made shorts that rose to the very top. From clever ti…
11 months ago
Yahoo! The Yodel Heard Around the World
Episode 221
It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that defined the early internet. In this episode, we follow the Y…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo’s 8-Bit Masterpiece
Episode 220
From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. is instantly recognizable. With just five lo-fi audio chann…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Listener Stories 2025 (Silver): Pinball Pings & Airport Acoustics
Episode 219
Presenting the second collection from our Listener Stories competition, featuring five short pieces written and produced entirely by our audience. Fr…
1 year ago
Mixing Madison Square Garden for Vulfpeck’s Biggest Show
Episode 218
When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Enginee…
1 year ago
The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000
Episode 217
It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler.…
1 year, 1 month ago