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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The Voices of… BLUEY!!!

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often literally. In part 2 of our story on Bluey, the show’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm breaks down the surprising connections between the voice actors, the real-life inspiration behind classic episodes, and how he ended up voicing a key role on the show.