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Twenty Thousand HertzThe stories behind the worlds most iconic and fascinating sounds. Author: Dallas Taylor
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. Whether you're a professional audio engineer with decades of experience, a fourth grader who loves sound and music, or anyone in between, Twenty Thousand Hertz will help unlock your sonic world from the sound design secrets of hit movies, to the sonic craft of jingles and device sounds, to the forgotten backstories of classic theme songs, to linguistic mysteries, psychoacoustics, video game music, animal communication, and beyond. With moving human stories, immersive sound design, and the guiding voice of host Dallas Taylor, Twenty Thousand Hertz has grown into the worlds leading podcast about sound. New to the show? Start here: I'm Lovin' It: How Ba da ba ba ba took over the world The Art of Foley: Bringing Slimer & Batman to life Tudum! The story behind the iconic Netflix sound The Legend of Zelda: A Beep to the Past Inside Hans Zimmers Remote Control Studios A sonic journey through the Solar System Mind the Gap: NYC & Londons iconic transit voices Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Music, Music Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Eurovision Song Contest: Inside the Gimmicks & Glamour
Episode 244
Monday, 13 July, 2026
For millions of people, Eurovision is a cultural institution, and one of the biggest live television events on Earth. But for many Americans, it remains a complete mystery. In this episode, producer Andrew Anderson takes Dallas and Grace on a joyful crash course through the history, music, controversies, and glorious absurdity of the Eurovision Song Contest. Along the way, they discover which music superstars got their start in Eurovision, how receiving “nul points” can ruin or launch a career, and what this competition reveals about Europe itself. Featuring “Doctor Eurovision” Paul Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
