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Inside Disney Imagineering's Secret Sound Labs 10/22/2025 10:00 am
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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 this episode, Imagineers John Dennis ... LISTENPAUSE
He's Mixed SNL for 40 Years (His Final Night) 10/08/2025 10:00 am
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Behind Saturday Night Live, there’s a small army of audio professionals making the whole thing sound effortless. In this episode, Dallas goes behind the scenes at Studio 8H to meet ... LISTENPAUSE
The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band 09/24/2025 10:00 am
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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 threaten to bring down one of Australia’s ... LISTENPAUSE
Sound Off (Gold): Transit Tunes & Childhood Chimes 09/10/2025 10:00 am
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We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-made short stories that rose to the very top. From clever tinnitus tonics to melodic subway ... LISTENPAUSE
Yahoo! The Yodel Heard Around the World 08/27/2025 10:00 am
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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 Yahoo Yodel on its unlikely journey ... LISTENPAUSE
Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo’s 8-Bit Masterpiece 08/13/2025 10:00 am
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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 channels and 40 kilobytes of space, composer ... LISTENPAUSE
Sound Off (Silver): Pinball Pings & Airport Acoustics 07/30/2025 10:00 am
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Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring five pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the sonic evolution of pinball ... LISTENPAUSE
Mixing Madison Square Garden for Vulfpeck’s Biggest Show 07/16/2025 10:00 am
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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 ... LISTENPAUSE
The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000 07/02/2025 10:00 am
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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 ... LISTENPAUSE
Sound Off (Bronze): Siren Calls & Medical Melodies 06/18/2025 10:00 am
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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. ... LISTENPAUSE
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