A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 20 hours 12 minutes
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episode 10: Dolls That Talk... And Some That Listen
Why have humans been so fascinated in re-creating toy versions of ourselves? Talking dolls have been around for over 100 years. Take a look at the evolution of how that came to be… and why they are so creepy.
episode 9: Cars
Discover how car companies are enhancing every aspect of your vehicle’s sound to provide the ultimate driving experience.
episode 8: Audio Descriptions
Ever wonder how the visually impaired are able to enjoy their favorite movies? Discover how technology has been able to make this possible.
episode 7: Movie Soundtrack
What goes into making a movie soundtrack? Take a look behind the scenes with the sound designers that make your movies sound perfect.
episode 5: Sound of Extinction
We've grown accustomed to the everyday sounds we experience; cell phones ringing, cars idling, Facebook messaging. What about the sounds that we've forgotten about, the sounds we’ve lost?
episode 4: Mystery Hum
There’s a hum emanating from an island in Detroit that is so loud it disturbs the residents of Windsor, ON. The hum has caused so much discomfort and annoyance that a film crew decided to investigate the cause.
episode 3: 8-bit
8-bit audio defined countless childhoods. How did early sound artists and composers create such iconic sounds using the most primitive game technology?
episode 2: NBC Chimes
The now iconic NBC Chimes were originally created to solve a small problem. Where did these three notes come from?