Episodes
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10 Years of 20K! How It All Began
Dallas’s career changed when panic attacks made a lifelong trumpet career impossible, but his musical background later became an advantage in post-production sound design and mixing.
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How modern Music Supervisors craft the perfect Needle Drop
Music supervisors play a vital role in shaping the emotional and cultural tone of films and TV by selecting and placement of songs.
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Needle Drops: How pop songs first started showing up in movies
Needle drops involve pairing a scene with a carefully chosen popular song to evoke specific emotions or meanings.
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Guess That Sound: Video Game Edition
Participants play to recognize iconic and obscure sounds from video games, demonstrating different levels of familiarity.
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Listener Stories 2026 (Gold): Protest Pop & Birthday Ballads
Supporting the podcast through paid subscriptions helps sustain the production of the show and preserves its extensive sound archive.
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I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues
The 'I'm Lovin' It' jingle is one of the most recognizable and enduring marketing melodies globally, showcasing the power of simple, emotionally resonant music.
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Listener Stories 2026 (Silver): Keyboard Clicks & Singing Forests
Sound is a powerful element that influences personal identity, community bonding, and cultural traditions.
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Colbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV
The success of late-night musical performances depends heavily on meticulous preparation, rehearsals, and quick problem-solving under pressure.
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Listener Stories 2026 (Bronze): AI Music & Coral Crackles
AI technology is advancing rapidly and can now produce music indistinguishable from human composition, raising concerns about its impact on human artists and the music industry.
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Eurovision Song Contest: Inside the Gimmicks & Glamour
Eurovision is a vibrant, colorful, and sometimes absurd musical contest that serves as a cultural unifier in Europe.
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John Williams: A Composer’s Legacy
John Williams is one of the most influential film composers, known for his iconic themes and his ability to elevate storytelling through music.
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John Williams: A Composer’s Life
John Williams' early life was deeply rooted in music, influenced by his jazz musician father and his own early compositions.
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Age of Audio: The Future of Podcasting (and 20K)
The podcast industry has shifted from a 'gold rush' to a more corporate landscape, dominated by celebrity and tech giants.
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Age of Audio: The Inside Story of Podcasting
Podcasting has deep roots in sound communication, evolving from technological innovations like RSS feeds and early amateur efforts.
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The Poop Song Conspiracy
AI music can now be detected through analysis of compression artifacts in audio files, helping differentiate human-made from AI-generated compositions.
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The Heartfelt Music of Bluey w/ Composer Joff Bush
The musical score of Bluey is crafted with authentic, characterful instruments that evoke emotion and realism.
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The Acoustic Worlds of Radiolab Creator Jad Abumrad
Sound design is a powerful tool for creating immersive, emotional stories that engage the imagination of the listener.
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He was deaf for 35 years + Listener Stories kickoff
The 2026 Listener Stories competition welcomes submissions from all audio enthusiasts, allowing diverse voices to share their sound-related narratives.
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Harry Potter and the Sound Designer’s Stone
Sound design plays a crucial role in storytelling, particularly in creating immersive experiences for audiobooks.
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When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
The importance of resilience in the face of life-altering challenges, as demonstrated by David's journey after his accident.
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