Podcast

Twenty Thousand Hertz

http://www.20k.org

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 world’s 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 Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios • A sonic journey through the Solar System • Mind the Gap: NYC & London’s iconic transit voices

240episodes
465guest appearances
405unique guests

Hosts

Frequent Guests

GuestAppearancesHoursMost Recent
Kirk Hamilton 4 2025-08-13
Abe Jacob 3 2020-07-08
James Deaville 3 2022-10-05
Trevor Cox 3 2022-07-27
Zachary Quarles 3 2024-12-04
Adam Makarenko 2 2021-08-04
Adam Neely 2 2020-06-24
Ali Mattu 2 2022-07-27
Al Jones 2 2024-05-22
Alyson Moore 2 2021-06-23
Andy Moorer 2 2018-06-25
Anna-Lee Craig 2 2020-07-08
Benny Reiner 2 2020-07-08
Billy Sorrentino 2 2024-08-14
Bob Bergen 2 2020-04-29
Bruce Richmond 2 2021-12-01
Chris Moriana 2 2021-06-23
Christophe Haubursin 2 2024-05-22
Craven Moorhaus 2 2022-10-05
Dan Brumm 2 2024-10-23
Daniel Colman 2 2025-12-03
Darrin Mann 2 2021-06-23
David Poeppel 2 2022-07-27
Diana Deutsch 2 2022-06-08
DJ Jazzy Jeff 2 2024-02-28
Dr. Keith Noll 2 2018-12-26
Dr. Lori Glaze 2 2018-12-26
Dr. Scott Guzewich 2 2018-12-26
Ferdinand Jay Smith 2 2021-12-01
Fred Hedemark 2 2025-10-08
Giulia Poerio 2 2022-07-27
Greg Milner 2 2023-11-29
Hugo Verweij 2 2024-08-14
Jake Hartsfield 2 2025-12-17
Jeanna Isham 2 2025-01-22
Jensen Harris 2 2022-05-11
Jesse Herrera 2 2026-03-23
John Hildebrand 2 2024-05-22
Laura Wattenberg 2 2025-05-28
Mark Mangini 2 2023-09-06
Matthew Bennett 2 2022-05-11
Michelle Moog-Koussa 2 2022-11-16
Nevin Steinberg 2 2020-07-08
Noel Blanc 2 2020-04-29
Patrick Feaster 2 2022-07-13
Paul Mc Cabe 2 2024-02-28
Rick Adams 2 2017-01-10
Rob Cowles 2 2018-06-25
Ryan Gaston 2 2022-11-16
Sandra Aistars 2 2020-06-24
Scott Simonelli 2 2018-08-20
Steve Bucino 2 2025-12-03
Steve Lee 2 2023-10-04
Tommy Edison 2 2017-04-18
Adam Tovell 1 2023-06-21
Adarsh Thottetodi 1 2018-01-22
Ad Vingerhoets 1 2017-10-17
Aifric Lennon 1 2024-05-08
Alan Meyerson 1 2025-05-14
Albert Glinsky 1 2018-10-15
Albert Kuvezin 1 2023-05-24
Alexandre Gillet 1 2018-11-26
Alexandria Perryman 1 2020-11-18
Alex Ludwig 1 2020-10-21
Al Nelson 1 2020-10-07
Ami Radunskaya 1 2022-11-16
Andre Sogliuzzo 1 2018-11-26
Andrew Pyzdek 1 2020-11-11
Andrus Aaslaid 1 2021-07-21
Ani Patel 1 2018-04-02
Annabel Dodd 1 2019-03-25
Ann Kroeber 1 2017-01-24
Ashley Hamer 1 2020-03-04
Ashwin Mushran 1 2018-11-26
Aubrey Solomon 1 2021-03-24
Audrey Arbeeny 1 2021-08-18
Austin Olivia Kendrick 1 2024-12-04
Axel Avin, Jr. 1 2018-08-06
Baba Israel 1 2018-12-10
Benny Davis 1 2021-05-12
Ben Pearson 1 2023-09-20
Bernard Weiser 1 2022-08-10
Bev Standing 1 2022-08-24
Bill Nye the Science Guy 1 2021-01-27
Bob Bentz 1 2022-09-21
Bosco Kante 1 2019-09-16
Brandon Edquist 1 2019-07-01
Brant Guichard 1 2018-03-19
Brent Findley 1 2022-08-10
Brian Foo 1 2018-03-19
Brian Garfield 1 2017-02-21
Brian Schmidt 1 2018-11-12
Bryan Gardiner 1 2020-03-04
Carlene Stephens 1 2017-03-07
Carl Gottlieb 1 2018-08-06
Carlos Torres 1 2025-12-17
Chaitra Powell 1 2020-12-09
Chandler Burr 1 2020-04-01
Charles Fernyhough 1 2023-08-23
Charles Spence 1 2017-09-05

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