Twenty Thousand Hertz

It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of the Jeopardy theme, from Merv Griffin’s living room to over 10,000 episodes across six decades. Along the way, we explore the show’s sonic evolution, including honking buzzers, 80s synths, and orchestral remixes. Featuring Lisa Broffman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-broffman-848742132/], Jeopardy’s Consulting Co-Executive Producer. Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3?sub_confirmation=1] to see our brand new video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠ [http://mystery.20k.org/]. Explore Defacto Sound's work at ⁠defactosound.com⁠ [https://defactosound.com/], and click the ⁠⁠Contact Form⁠⁠ [https://defactosound.com/#connect] to get in touch. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.mp3/], ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.mp3], and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/]. Join our community on ⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/] and follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/20korg/]. Visit ⁠⁠sonos.com⁠⁠ [https://sonos.com/] to learn about the Sonos Ace headphones and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Twenty Thousand Hertz is proud to present the first short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring six bite-sized pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the dawn of recording to the sonic secrets of thunder, from mythic sirens to melodic medicine, this Bronze Collection offers a first taste of the breadth and originality of these incredible stories. Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3?sub_confirmation=1] to be the first to see our new video episodes. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠mystery.20k.org⁠ [http://mystery.20k.org/]. Explore Defacto Sound's work at defactosound.com [https://defactosound.com/], and click the ⁠Contact Form⁠ [https://defactosound.com/#connect] to get in touch. Follow Dallas on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.mp3/], ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.mp3], and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/]. Join our community on ⁠Reddit⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/] and follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/20korg/]. Visit ⁠sonos.com⁠ [https://sonos.com/] to learn about the Sonos Ace headphones and more. Visit openphone.com/20k [https://www.openphone.com/perks/20k] for 20% of your first 6 months. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at ⁠indeed.com/hertz⁠ [https://www.indeed.com/hertz]. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠shopify.com/20k⁠ [http://shopify.com/20k]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Your name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning that you may not fully understand. In this story, Dallas revisits one of the most surreal experiences of his life: tracking down five other people who share his exact name. What follows is a surprising look at identity, coincidence, and the curious ways that our names shape our lives. Featuring name expert Laura Wattenberg [https://www.laurawattenberg.com/] and six Dallas Taylors. Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3?sub_confirmation=1] to be the first to see our new video episodes. Visit defactosound.com [https://defactosound.com/] to hear more of our work and get in touch. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠ [http://mystery.20k.org/]. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.mp3/], ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.mp3], ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3]and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/]. Join our community on ⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/] and follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/20korg/]. Buy Laura’s book, ⁠The Baby Name Wizard⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Name-Wizard-Revised-3rd/dp/0770436471] wherever you get your books. Visit ⁠sonos.com⁠ [https://sonos.com/] to learn about the Sonos Ace headphones and more. Start your free online visit for hair loss treatment at ⁠hims.com/20k⁠ [https://www.hims.com/20k]. Cut your current cloud bill in half with OCI at ⁠⁠oracle.com/20k⁠⁠ [http://oracle.com/20k]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Behind every incredible sound in a movie or TV show is a creative person with a unique story. In this episode, Dallas heads to the legendary Sony Pictures lot during Mix Magazine’s “Sound for Film & TV” event, and invites Hollywood’s sound pros to share their wildest, weirdest, and most heartfelt sonic stories. The result is a grab bag of eye opening tales that span a World War II reverb, otherworldly insects, famous fart sounds, and an awkward encounter with a famous director. Featuring Jesse Herrera [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5429058/], Daniel Colman [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172888/], Steve Bucino [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3179315/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1], Jeremy Siegel [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6716786/?ref_=fn_all_nme_2], Alan Meyerson [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583657/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_Alan%2520Meyerson], and Nathaniel Smith [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3403418/?ref_=fn_all_nme_5]. Subscribe on YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3?sub_confirmation=1] to be the first to see our new video episodes. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org [http://mystery.20k.org/]. Explore the all new Defacto Sound website [https://defactosound.com/], and click the Contact Form [https://defactosound.com/#connect] to get in touch. Download Jesse Herrera's Hughes Building Impulse Response [https://www.herrerasound.com/category/all-products] (“Spruce Goose reverb”) for free by using promo code 20K at checkout. Follow Dallas on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.mp3/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.mp3], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/]. Join our community on Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/] and follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/20korg/]. Visit sonos.com [https://sonos.com/] to learn about the Sonos Ace headphones and more. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz [https://www.indeed.com/hertz]. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at netsuite.com/20k [https://netsuite.com/20k]. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k [http://shopify.com/20k]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What happens when one of history’s greatest composers begins to lose the very sense he relies on most? In this episode, we explore how Ludwig van Beethoven continued to create groundbreaking music even as his world fell into silence. Along the way, we uncover the myths, inventions, and raw determination that fueled Beethoven’s defiant creativity, and hear how his lifelong struggles are reflected in his music. Featuring musicologist Laura Tunbridge [https://www.music.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-laura-tunbridge], author of Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces [https://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Life-Pieces-Laura-Tunbridge/dp/030025458X]. Enter the “Sound Off” Story Contest at ⁠20k.org/soundoff⁠ [http://20k.org/soundoff]. Submissions close on May 7th, 2025. Explore the all new ⁠Defacto Sound website⁠ [https://defactosound.com/], and click the ⁠Contact Form⁠ [https://defactosound.com/#connect] to get in touch. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠mystery.20k.org⁠ [http://mystery.20k.org/]. Follow Dallas on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.mp3/], ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.mp3], ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3?sub_confirmation=1] and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/]. Join our community on ⁠Reddit⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/] and follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/20korg/]. Start your free online visit for hair loss treatment at hims.com/20k [https://www.hims.com/20k]. Cut your current cloud bill in half with OCI at ⁠oracle.com/20k⁠ [http://oracle.com/20k]. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: ⁠www.20k.org/episodes/the-deaf-composer [https://%E2%81%A0www.20k.org/episodes/the-deaf-composer] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]