Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.

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  • Max steenlage
    One of my favorites
    I love learning about new sounds
  • Mapplesmith
    Really great
    This show is really great and goes in depth about sounds you hear every day. The perfect combination of pop culture and sound science. My wife got me into it and I would absolutely recommend it to my friends!
  • AKesseru
    ALL-TIME FAVORITE PODCAST!
    I have been a listener since the beginning of this podcast! It is rated as my favorite. Thank you to all for the beautiful stories and the incredible sound that has produced this amazing ear candy!
  • Ldub108
    Amazing Listen
    I’m not even a “sound” person but find this podcast endlessly enjoyable and educational. Dallas is a great host and I learn something every episode.
  • Baby Lobsters
    Love 20K Hertz
    This is a great podcast that consistently enlightens its listeners to the world of sound. Covering everything from pop culture to science to history to physiology and everything in between, each episode opens the door to deeper appreciation of the things we hear.
  • _111_1_
    Five stars
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • AFlorable
    Awesome
    Very well produced and informative podcast. They can insert a little joy into all those sounds you’ve heard in everyday life and give you the behind the scenes story. Dallas is a delight to listen to; keep up the good work!
  • Geoff.D
    Great content - really worth a listen!
    I really enjoy the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast. I have been listening for several years now and look forward to each episode. I find the topics very interesting and have learned a lot. I have narrowed down the number of Podcasts I have Twenty Thousand Hertz is definitely a keeper. Dallas is a wonderful host!
  • Ardrayda
    Family fun
    I love listening to the show with my kids. We love guessing the mystery sound and the topics are so engaging. My girls will randomly mention a fun fact or interesting tidbit that they learned while listening. Please keep the shows coming. I’ll definitely be using some of the shows in my class to teach my middle school students.
  • RanchoDeluxe72
    One of the best
    Consistently interesting and entertaining episodes. Covers topics and historical developments in a concise and informative manner.
  • Artfe8
    Weirdly under-listened
    There’s many podcasts I love, and frankly, there’s others that I’m more excited when they come out for… But there are none as impressive as this.
  • Jurassic_Geek_23
    So unique and satisfying
    I’m echoing the often-repeated sentiment of many other reviewers, so hopefully this doesn’t sound cliche by now. This is easily one of the most interesting and well-produced podcasts available. Posing and answering questions I didn’t even realized I had. This is really such quality work, I appreciate this podcast so much. Incredible.
  • TaLeLu
    🌟Nothing else like it🌟
    Thanks for the depth and keeping it clean. I can freely recommend this to all my friends and young ones. Thank you for all of the research and efforts you and your team put into each episode. This pod stands above others and it shows. Please keep it up! Love the mystery sounds!
  • Sentent Eyeball
    You should do one on mick Gordon
    Mick Gordon did the modern Doom games soundtracks and Wolfenstein games
  • sjghhz
    Best show EVER!!! :)
    Very well done, funny, and just good. The mystery sounds are very ingenious and interesting. I love and recommend it to all. It also dives deep into the recognition of the people who help make it. Love it a lot and I hope you do to! :) :) :) Just love Love LOVE it! I can live
  • D.Loni82
    5 stars
    My hobby is audio editing and sound design for podcasts. And I learn so much through this podcast. Keep it up guys
  • Diana J foster
    Definitely a five star review
    I love this podcast so much It’s the best
  • snuffles 379
    Thank you
    I’ve been listening to your podcast for 7 years. Thank you so much for all the care you put into it. I can hear every note, every penny, every click. This podcast is artistic in its love for sound.
  • Dugmar
    In my top 3
    Just a really well done podcast. Subject matter is always interesting. Dallas and other contributors are pleasant to listen to. Mystery sound always fun.
  • soundrago
    Fantastic podcast
    I love everything about this podcast. From the mystery sound each episode to deep dives on some of the worlds most interesting sounds.
  • R@bb!t74
    Great podcast!
    This is one of my favorites! I heard about it on NPR a few months ago, and now I’m listening from the beginning. Every episode is well-crafted, thoughtful, fascinating, educational, entertaining. I can’t say enough good things about it. I have been telling everyone I know about this podcast!
  • I*Man
    Soooo well done.
    This podcast is really well mixed and incredibly human. The host is honest and vulnerable. Whether you love sound or not, this is worth a listen. After you listen you might end up noticing sound and loving it even more.
  • bunga1234
    So interesting!
    Each episode is a work of art. So many interesting topics and they just keep them coming.
  • Cabin 2
    Something for everyone!
    Twenty Thousand Hertz is a quality podcast where the hours of work put into each episode are readily apparent. More than that, it’s a well-curated journey through the sounds of the world around us, from the average to the extraordinary. That said, even their dives into what would seem to be rather mundane, result in captivating analysis that elevates those sounds to fascinating and engaging experiences. I’m a sound mixer, so I love to nerd out on sound discussion, but when I was introduced to Twenty Thousand Hertz, I immediately informed my wife that we had something to play on our next road trip. She was skeptical, not wanting to spend a long drive listening to technobabble. It only took one episode to get her hooked. This is NOT an industry-targeted podcast. There’s definitely plenty for working sound professionals to enjoy, but there is so much more here. Whether it’s about the art or the science of sound, or somewhere in between, there’s literally something to interest and entertain everyone. Kudos to the team behind Twenty Thousand Hertz for such a well-thought-out, well-designed, and unique podcast.
  • goddgvj
    Great show
    Makes you want to pay attention to everyday sounds
  • OwlsGaloree
    Bery good
    very very good good good
  • guy who has a small complaint
    Amazing pod but at what cost
    This podcast is really great but it sounds SOOOO good that now it feels like all the other podcasts I listen to sound terrible:(
  • Tobias A. Gosnell
    Absolutely Stellar!
    I found out about this gem of a podcast through the Jordan Harbinger show where Dallas was interviewed about sound. I really appreciate the topics, stories, and the way these stories are told. I plan on getting a subscription. This is an incredible podcast! And I truly appreciate the truly clean work you put out, such a lovely relief from a lot of content out there. Keep up the good work!
  • LaSannoh
    Been here since inception
    I’ve been listening to Thai podcast since it started and from day one it has always hit the right notes. Love the topics spoken and dissected about, the audio quality is also superb. I usually like listening through my Sonos speakers that really introduces the quality of the audio mixed by the host. I’m just glad that you guys have been going hard this long, hope you guys continue to keep releasing quality, fun, and interesting podcast episodes!
  • Niño Pirata
    Beautiful show
    I listen to all podcasts at double speed, except this one. It is a beautifully well-designed show with an amazing soundscape and I enjoy luxuriating in every second.
  • yeldarbhtims
    Fascinating sound design podcast
    This podcast deals with sound design in a way that you’ve probably never thought about. Whether it’s sonic logos or sounds around you that you would never even think about, this podcast explains them all. And obviously the podcast itself sounds great.
  • fujiapplepi
    Fascinating, Well-Made Podcast!
    Super interesting topics treated with thoughtful research and a driving curiosity. Makes for a fascinating listen. Thanks for the hard work in creating this!
  • ce_n'est_pas_un_nom
    Has turned into feature length ads
    Their shows are now just 30 minute ads, they aren’t even subtle about it.
  • Kluciu
    Great Podcast
    I only had to listen to one episode to tell this was a great podcast. I would like to say that I think the music and sound effects of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. It’s a great game with a great Soundtrack, and, with the recent release of Tears Of The Kingdom, everyone has caught Zelda fever. Overall it’s a great podcast. -Henry Lucius, age 11
  • justbenice1
    TOP TEN PODCASTS
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  • mspassell
    4577467 stars!!!
    The quality of this show is bananas. Every episode is a total mind-bending adventure that will teach you to see (or hear) the world in a new way. I relisten to my favorites all the time! Like The Booj. Great episode.
  • TaylorKC64
    Take me out to the ball game!
    Love your show, but this episode, especially! 😭 Growing up in Massachusetts, Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox games were such a treat for our family. My dad instilled a love for baseball in some of his seven daughters. Being a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War he was very active with the local VFW. Often they would hire a school bus to take a group of veterans into Fenway Park. In the 1970s, one of my sisters started going with them. She had her glove, her ball cap and the scorecard in her program and was probably around 11 or 12 years old. Hearing about Katie Casey brought up this image if my sister: riding on that school bus with all those older veterans, her blonde hair cascading down from under her Red Sox hat. My father would bring his trombone and play The Charge Song to get the crowd going. I remember watching the games at home on TV and I could hear him.... and the crowd cheered. Thank you for bringing the good memories 😭.
  • ArtAtPhotoKat
    Surprises around every corner
    This podcast delights me with each episode and reminds me to keep listening to the sounds in my life. The episodes are well researched, engaging and a treat to my ears. I am not an audiophile, but am leaning that way with each episode. This podcast is definitely worth your listening time.
  • Svperrico
    Outstanding Podcast
    Twenty Thousand Hertz is a must-listen for people of all ages. Each episode is beautifully produced and the topics are fascinating. I highly recommend this podcast to everyone - especially those interested in sound design or sound in general. Thank you, 20k team for making all episodes/bonus content available to everyone from now on!
  • sontabe123
    Surprisingly Great
    An offbeat topic brought to life. The ad jingles episode was fascinating. I think TTH needs its own sonic jingle too!
  • dangerpaint
    Twenty Thousand Hertz
    This is a great podcast, and I have listened to every episode. Outstanding production value, and interesting topics. My only gripe is that sometimes the time between posting is longer than normal, I don’t know if this is a problem with week counting or something else. Other than that this is a great show!
  • Sarah Gayle
    Love it
    Great human interest show Very well produced and hosted , always learn something and it’s easy to listen to
  • nprfanforever
    Learn things about sound
    Did you know there are ultrasonic sounds being emitted by our mobiles that are being picked up when you go shopping? Subscribe to learn more amazing facts for your next dinner party.
  • TSublett
    One of my few Never Miss podcasts
    I follow lots of podcasts but only a few are “must listen”, and this is one of them. Each episode is fascinating and expertly produced. 10/10, would recommend!
  • earthtripgirl
    Sound matters!
    Love this podcast. I can’t wait to listen to every episode. Dallas Taylor is a sound expert and these are great stories. Thanks! I also appreciate having you and the family as neighbors :)
  • Cee unit
    Always tickles my curiosity
    As a work professional graphic designer, my life revolves around visuals…. But, the content of 20k is always interesting and highly educational. Once you find this podcast, it’s in the regular rotation. Keep up the good work!
  • Hiccup42
    Fascinating stuff!
    The thing I admire about this podcast is that if you are in the sound industry in some fashion, you’ll find it interesting on one level and if you are just your average, Joe or Jayne, who doesn’t have any professional experience with sound, you’ll find it completely interesting on a different level. it’s just cool stuff!
  • snarton
    Really fun podcast
    Of all the podcasts I listen to, this one is the most fun. I love sound design, and Dallas does a fantastic job of exploring it from all angles. It’s very well produced, both from a sound and content perspective. My one wish is that it would go deeper on technical topics, at least occasionally.
  • SabawnMage
    I can’t overstate
    I love this podcast, and it’s one of very few I honestly wouldn’t know how to improve!
  • Trammbone
    Great show.
    There is a lot put into the production of this show. As a music teacher, I enjoy the thought provoking subjects of how sound affects so many different aspects of our lives.
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