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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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

The stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Hosted by Sound Designer Dallas Taylor, Twenty Thousand Hertz unlocks the stories, secrets and science behind what you hear. Whether you’re a professional audio engineer with decades of experience, a fourth grader who loves sound and music, or anyone in between, you’ll find something to love: the sound design secrets of hit m... more

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Latest Episodes

Harry Potter has been brought to life on page and screen. But what would it take to make the wizarding world come alive using sound alone? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the new full-cast editions of the Harry Potter series, where a team... more

David Jeffers has always understood the world through sound. As a kid, he bounced beats between tape decks and built speaker boxes from spare parts. After college, he founded an underground hip hop label. Then came the day that split his life in two.... more

What happens when a podcast about sound gets into video? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, producer Grace East flips the script and interviews Dallas about his leap into visual storytelling, and how the different pieces of the 20K Multiverse... more

What does a time machine sound like? Or a magic carpet? For the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, that was just another day at the office. For 40 years, this oddball collective of engineers and composers pushed the boundaries of sound design, crafting eerie ... more

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Recent Guests

Will Cohen
Sound designer from String and Tins
String and Tins
Episode: Harry Potter and the Sound Designer’s Stone
Lawrence Kendrick
Sound designer from String and Tins
String and Tins
Episode: Harry Potter and the Sound Designer’s Stone
David Jeffers
Sound designer who transitioned from engineering to sound design after a life-altering accident.
Quadraphonic Sound
Episode: When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
Yasmin Jeffers
David's wife, who provides an emotional perspective on his recovery.
Episode: When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
Mark Ayres
Composer, sound designer, producer, and remixer associated with the Radiophonic Workshop
BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Episode: Doctor Who & The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Steve Horelick
Composer, producer, performer of electronic music.
Patchworks
Episode: Butterfly in the Synth: Reading Rainbow’s Magical Theme Song
Jim Deutsch
Curator of Folklife and Popular Culture at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Smithsonian
Episode: Auld Lang What? The surprising origins of the New Year’s song
Carlos Torres
Production sound mixer for Jeopardy! and other shows
Jeopardy!
Episode: Guess That Sound 2025: Youtube Channel Champs
John Michael Hinton
World-class magician, known for fooling Penn and Teller on Fool Us
Episode: Guess That Sound 2025: Youtube Channel Champs

Host

Dallas Taylor
Host of the long-running sonic storytelling show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • So good!

    One of my all time favourite podcasts. Also loving the addition of the Dallas Taylor YouTube channel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yukonjimzx70
    Canadaa month ago
  • For all ages

    I love this podcast. So interesting, varied content. My teenager enjoys it my adolescent son does too he asks me mommy is there another Episode. You don’t have to know a lot about music or sound. The explanations and the way each episode is set up it walks you through the process in making each jingle, show, song, movie. The episodes are so versatile and interesting. Highly recommend. Thank you Dallas Taylor and all the Twenty thousands hertz production team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martha_toin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Audiophile Friendly!

    I love this podcast. The production value is incredibly high, the interviews give the “hidden people” a voice, and I’m only ever left wanting more. …even their advertisers are ones that actually interest me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    splaquetdesigns
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Produced Podcast

    This is a podcast all about audio. The quality of the production is the best of any I’ve heard. This is not an easy task and to replicate it every week is incredible! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheClarkster
    United States2 months ago
  • Sound, amplified

    My daughter turned me onto this show, and it’s brought an amazing new awareness to sound that I never had previously. Thanks Dallas Taylor and your podcast crew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minga80s
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's clear delivery and the show's accessible explanations.
Guests provide diverse perspectives from archival research to hands-on sound design.
Strong production quality and audio storytelling that pulls you into sonic worlds.

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

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#3
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Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#50
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#99
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When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
Q: How did your childhood interest influence your sound design approach?
David highlighted that his hip-hop production style and sampling significantly shaped his approach to sound design.
When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
Q: What was your goal at the time when you were studying mechanical engineering?
David aimed to secure a design position at an automotive company due to his love for cars.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twenty Thousand Hertz

What is Twenty Thousand Hertz about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive show about the world's most recognizable and intriguing sounds, exploring how sound design shapes experiences across media—from films and theme songs to advertising and theme parks. Episodes commonly center on the creative process behind iconic audio moments, the people who craft them, and the technology that enables immersive sonic storytelling. Noteworthy is the mix of historical context, behind-the-scenes craftsmanship, and contemporary topics like AI voice cloning and cross-media expansion, which keeps conversations both educational and highly engaging for listeners with a passion for sound.

The show often features industry veterans and practitioners who share hands-on insights, field recording anecdotes, and reflections on ... more

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1. Will Cohen
2. Lawrence Kendrick
3. David Jeffers
4. Yasmin Jeffers
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6. Steve Horelick
7. Jim Deutsch
8. Carlos Torres

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