When writer Paige Towers moved to one of the loudest cities in the world, she found herself overcome with anxiety and depression. She came to realize that the noise of the city itself, and the inability to escape from it, was having a huge impact on her mental health. With the help of the internet, Paige was able to discover a deceptively simple solution. Bu ... Show More
Feb 23
When Everything Stopped, He Started Listening
David Jeffers has always understood the world through sound. As a kid, he bounced beats between tape decks and built speaker boxes from spare parts. After college, he founded an underground hip hop label. Then came the day that split his life in two. And in the quiet that followe ... Show More
27m 44s
Jan 26
Doctor Who & The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
What does a time machine sound like? Or a magic carpet? For the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, that was just another day at the office. For 40 years, this oddball collective of engineers and composers pushed the boundaries of sound design, crafting eerie atmospheres, quirky jingles, a ... Show More
38m 15s
Feb 2021
Introducing: The Town Whispers
We’re proud to introduce you to the latest horror series on our network: THE TOWN WHISPERS - a serialized audio drama written, produced and performed by Cole Weavers. In the series, you’ll explore The Fort, a town hidden behind the fog, the trees, and the rain of the Pacific Nort ... Show More
24m 33s
Oct 2021
The heart comes out at night, by Rev. Monique Ortiz
<p>As a Night Minister with San Francisco Night Ministry, Rev. Monique Ortiz walks the dark streets of a beautiful and aching city – a city that transforms completely when the sun goes down. Reaching out to the most desperate souls, she learns to help in a way she hadn’t imagined ... Show More
32m 13s
Jun 2024
How noise pollution harms our health, with Arline Bronzaft, PhD
From roaring leaf blowers to screeching trains, the world is full of unwelcome noise – and researchers have found that noisy environments can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health. Arline Bronzaft, PhD, talks about how noise affects health and well-being, how it ... Show More
38m 18s
Sep 2023
Open Window New York City Soundscape at Night (2 Hours) | Midtown Manhattan City Sounds
2 hours of soundscape of Midtown New York City in binaural audio. This is a view of 33rd street from my hotel room in the evening. The audio is not looped and recorded on location. This recording features sirens, construction, people, traffic sounds, and more. Sounds can be used ... Show More
2h 1m