Evolution of Accents: From Shakespeare to Valley Girl
When you describe yourself to others you might mention your height, hairstyle, or maybe your build. But one of the most telling things about you is something you can’t even see, yet it defines you mor...
27 Kesä 201723min
The Wilhelm Scream: Hollywood’s most iconic sound effect
When it comes to movie screams, what’s the first one you think of? Is it a scream that evokes a sense of fear, pain, or maybe even… humor? Perhaps you immediately think about a famous “Scream Queen” o...
30 Touko 201717min
The voices behind Dragon Ball Z & Firewatch
We hear disembodied voices all the time, in everything from cartoons and anime to commercials and trailers. It seems easy, but it's actually an intricate craft involving a great amount of training. Wh...
16 Touko 201716min
Hearing Loss: What causes it and how to prevent it
Our ears are sensitive, but we often don’t treat them that way. We are born with the ability to hear up to 20,000 Hz. As we age, our hearing range diminishes. On top of that, the more exposure we have...
2 Touko 201717min
From Screams to Serenity: How sound shapes us
Some sounds are like rug burn for your ears, while others are pleasant and soothing. We explore these sounds and get to the bottom of why we might interpret them as “good” or “bad”. Featuring Tommy Ed...
18 Huhti 201717min
Foley: Hollywood’s hidden sound heroes
When you listen to a movie, everything the actor touches sounds crisp and clean. However, none of it was recorded on the movie set. Go behind the scenes with some of the unsung heroes of our movie exp...
4 Huhti 201714min
What do other planets sound like?
When we think about sound, our only reference is what it’s like here on Earth. What happens when we leave this thin blanket of atmosphere, and what do other planets sound like? Featuring Dr. Lori Glaz...
21 Maalis 201719min
Dolls That Talk (and some that listen)
Talking dolls have been around for over a century, but the fascination with making inanimate objects seem human reaches back into our early history. What is it about creating a companion that can inte...
7 Maalis 201714min
