Welcome to Twenty Thousand Hertz!

Our show is a lovingly crafted podcast about the sonic world for all ages. We're an upbeat, inclusive celebration of sound, covering everything from pop culture, to science, to history and beyond.

From the iconic Netflix Tadum to the catchy McDonald's I'm Lovin' It jingle, we uncover the stories behind the sounds you know and love – as well as some you have probably never heard. Our guests have included legends like Bill Nye, DJ Jazzy Jeff as well as Hans Zimmer's team.

Your guide on this sonic journey is Dallas Taylor, a sound expert who's been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and is a Ted Mainstage speaker.

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Sound Pro Smackdown!

For our fifth annual Mystery Sound Game Show, Dallas invited three friends from the world of professional audio to compete against each other. So crank up the volume and see how many sounds you can guess. Featuring Dialog & ADR Editor Austin Olivia Kendrick, Sound Designer Mike James Gallagher, and Sound Designer Zachary Quarles.