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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Dallas Taylor
Sound Perception
Listener Stories
Sound Design
Nursery Rhymes
Industrial Musicals
Cultural Commentary
Untranslatable Words
Parenting
Music Technology
Musical Theatre
1950s American History
Entertainment Industry
Roland Tr-808
Children's Music
Child Development
Singing
Auditory Hallucinations
Personal Anecdotes
Headphones
Tiktok

The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes228Founded9 years ago
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DesignMusicMusic CommentaryArts

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Latest Episodes

When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager Jake Hartsfield was juggling missing tickets, technical curveballs, and mixing sev... more

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. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of the Jeopardy theme, from Merv Griffin’s living roo... more

Twenty Thousand Hertz is proud to present the first short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring six bite-sized pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the dawn of recording to the sonic secrets of thunder, fro... more

Your name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning that you may not fully understand. In this story, Dallas revisits one of the most surreal experiences of his life: tracking down five other people who share hi... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Broffman
Audio producer and consultant for Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!
Episode: The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000
Laura Wattenberg
Author of the Baby Name Wizard books and the founder of namerology.com
Namerology.com
Episode: I interviewed 5 other Dallas Taylors and things got weird
Laura Tunbridge
Professor of music at the University of Oxford and author of Beethoven, A Life in Nine Pieces.
University of Oxford
Episode: The Deaf Composer: How Beethoven wrote music he couldn’t hear
Charlie Harding
Host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop
Episode: The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed
Nate Sloan
Co-host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop
Episode: The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed
Lauren Michelle Jackson
Professor of English and music critic
The New Yorker
Episode: The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed
Kat Zhang
Culture and music critic
The Cut
Episode: The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed
Rishi K. Sherwe
Singer-songwriter and host of Song Exploder
Song Exploder
Episode: The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed
John Caramanica
Host of Popcast
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Host

Dallas Taylor
Host and producer known for his insights on sound, combining storytelling with technical expertise in audio production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Dallas Taylor Made a Masterpiece!

    This wide array of episodes is beautiful! Love hw it focuses on sound. And the fact that he added a Bluey episode makes it all the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hulks jhecbjdh
    United States19 days ago
  • Enjoyable

    Incredible, interesting content with the longest ad breaks in the history of podcasting. Really enjoyed it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JohnBeau76
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    An amazing podcast! Extremely well done and lots of interesting info…I’m learning so much about sound design. Thx!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nourished Life
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Mary Poppins of podcasts

    This show is almost perfect in every way 😁 Weirdly enough, I think the best way to describe it is to describe its use of advertising: everything selected to make sense for the philosophy of the show, seamlessly edited so you listen without noticing you’re switching content, and unapologetically done: no discomfort in using the tools needed to get to the quality show we’re listening to. A true class act, presenting great content and nailing it every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saylahway
    Canadaa month ago
  • This is the best podcast I have ever listened to. I discovered it around a month ago, and it is already my top listened to podcast this year! (And I have never sped it up. ) I am always waiting eagerly for the next episode. Would really like to be on a guess-that-sound episode (emailed you already :D). Loveeee the show! - Miles

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MilesWK
    2 months ago

Listeners Say

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The storytelling quality and production value are frequently praised, leading to regular mentions of the emotional resonance of episodes.
Listeners find the exploration of iconic sounds both captivating and educational, highlighting how the show deepens their understanding of sound design.
While many enjoy the content, some listeners express concerns over excess advertising interrupting the flow of stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#47
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#10
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#64
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#122
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mix Notes: Dumb Farts, Alien Crickets & Junkyard Instruments
Q: What makes great environments in sound design?
Diverse background sounds create a satisfying sense of depth and realism.
Mix Notes: Dumb Farts, Alien Crickets & Junkyard Instruments
Q: Why do you feel it's important to capture these spaces sonically?
Sound points to how you feel in a space and steers the audience's emotions.
Solar Symphony: Listening to the Sun’s hidden “music”
Q: What does space sound like?
It is characterized by the dynamic and turbulent activity of the sun, including phenomena such as coronal mass ejections that can be sonified into sound, comparable to explosions and musical harmonics.
Headphone Handbook: How to pick your perfect pair
Q: What should someone consider when choosing headphones?
Consider the form factor you're comfortable with, how you plan to use them, and your lifestyle needs.
Industrial Musicals: The Golden Age of corporate showtunes
Q: So what happened to the industrial musical? Why isn't your company commissioning one for your next sales meeting?
By the early 80s, it was no longer a novelty due to a different generation in the workforce who did not consider musical theater cool.

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Recent guests on Twenty Thousand Hertz include:

1. Lisa Broffman
2. Laura Wattenberg
3. Laura Tunbridge
4. Charlie Harding
5. Nate Sloan
6. Lauren Michelle Jackson
7. Kat Zhang
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