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May 25, 2022

Twenty Thousand Hertz Uncovers the Secretive World of Ghostwriting and Ghost Producing

May 11, 2022

Twenty Thousand Hertz Explores The Death & Rebirth of Windows Startup Sounds

April 27, 2022

Twenty Thousand Hertz Launches Two-Part Series on Sonic History of Microsoft’s Windows Startup Sounds

March 30, 2022

Twenty Thousand Hertz Goes Underground, Uncovers The Personas Behind The Most Recognizable Voices In Public Transit

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Twenty Thousand Hertz is a lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. With 20 million+ lifetime downloads, 125,000+ listeners per episode, and 3 Webby awards to its name, Twenty Thousand Hertz is the world's leading podcast about sound. Episodes of Twenty Thousand Hertz have been featured on 99% Invisible, Endless Thread, and Every Little Thing. The show has also been covered by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Salon, Popular Science, and many others.

About Dallas Taylor
Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile sound design projects—from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns, to major television series and Sundance award-winning films. Additionally, Dallas is a TED mainstage speaker, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.

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