Twenty Thousand Hertz
Dallas Taylor
Dallas Taylor
The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.
2d ago
For our sixth annual Mystery Sound game show, we’ve invited three guests from our video series to test their sonic knowledge on 18 sounds, including production logos, video game FX, bird calls, strange instruments, and more. So put on your listening cap and get ready to guess along in this surprising and hilarious competition. Featuring Jake Hartsfield , Carlos Torres , and John Michael Hinton . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Book a magic show with John Michael Hinton. Visit curiositystream.com/20k for 50% off the best documentary streaming service. Find and book a therapist at rula.com/20k . Get 10 free meals + breakfast for life at hellofresh.com/tth10fm Shop for eye glasses & contacts, or book an eye exam at warbyparker.com/hertz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3
Behind Fallout’s apocalyptic sci-fi and retro nostalgia is a masterclass in sound design. In this episode, we explore how the audio teams behind both the video games and the TV series built Fallout’s signature sonic identity, from Pip Boy clicks to weapon blasts to mutant roars. Along the way, we uncover how the show’s creators honored the classic game sounds while reimagining them for a bigger, more cinematic experience. Featuring Mark Lampert , Sue Cahill , Daniel Colman , Steve Bucino , and Keith Rogers . Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Visit curiositystream.com/20k for 50% off the best documentary streaming service. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars, and more at sonos.com . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial of Shopify at shopify.com/20k . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19
In movie musicals, the vocals are almost never recorded live on-set. Instead, the actors pre-record their songs, then lip sync to those recordings while filming. But on Wicked, they threw out the rulebook, and recorded all of the lead vocals live. In this episode, Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes reveals how they pulled off this audio feat. From cleverly disguised lav mics and in-ear monitors, to “silent wind” machines, to a jaw-dropping live performance of “Defying Gravity,” this is the story behind a truly magical production. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com . Get 50% off your first box of Factor Meals, plus free breakfast for a year at factormeals.com/tth50off . Subscribe to Working Smarter wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5
In the ‘60s and ‘70s, world-class musicians gathered in smoky studios to record tracks that you couldn’t buy in a store… but ended up everywhere. In this episode, Dallas and the TTH crew dive into the golden age of production music: versatile cues crafted for everything from car chases to romantic montages to space odysseys. Along the way, they uncover how these obscure records found their way into sports broadcasts, hip hop singles, and modern sitcoms, and reveal the vintage library track that Quentin Tarantino brought back into style. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k . Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22
Sound is a crucial part of what makes Disney parks feel magical… and it all starts inside the closely-guarded rooms of Walt Disney Imagineering. In this episode, Imagineers John Dennis and Greg Lhotka break down how they use music and audio to bring attractions to life, from speaker systems hidden in rock work, to the intricate timing of a Frozen water ride. Then, they reveal the surprising story of how one of Disney’s most iconic songs got a brand new verse, more than half a century after its debut. Watch Dallas' trip to Walt Disney Imagineering on Youtube . Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at sonos.com . Visit quince.com/20k for free shipping on your order & 365 day returns. Find a therapist who takes your insurance at growtherapy.com/20k . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 8
Behind Saturday Night Live, there’s a small army of audio professionals making the whole thing sound effortless. In this episode, Dallas goes behind the scenes at Studio 8H to meet Robert Palladino , who’s mixed SNL for 40 years… and is about to do it one last time. Along the way, he gets an unprecedented look at how this legendary show is mixed, and talks to the new Production Mixer Fred Hedemark about stepping into Bobby’s shoes. Watch Dallas' trip to SNL on Youtube . Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Learn more about Fred Hedemark’s work at audiofred.com . Find a therapist who takes your insurance at growtherapy.com/20k . Get 3 months of free payroll at gusto.com/20k . Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of buisiness phone software. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24
When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmless fun. But that moment triggered a lawsuit that would threaten to bring down one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands. In this story from the Cautionary Tales podcast, we follow the unlikely court case of Men At Work’s “Down Under,” exploring the fine line between inspiration and infringement, and the collateral damage of copyright. Follow Cautionary Tales wherever you get your podcasts. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Find a therapist who takes your insurance at growtherapy.com/20k . Get 3 months of free payroll at gusto.com/20k . Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k . Cut your current cloud bill in half with OCI at oracle.com/20k . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10
We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-made short stories that rose to the very top. From clever tinnitus tonics to melodic subway signals, from mischievous church bells to a guitar that speaks in whispers, this Gold Collection is rich with emotion, originality, and sonic craft. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound . Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org . Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus . Follow Dallas on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Join our community on Reddit . Visit quince.com/20k for free shipping on your order & 365 day returns. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k . Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz . Visit openphone.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
