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In Part 2 of our deep dive into needle drops, Dallas, Casey and Grace uncover more surprising stories behind some of cinema’s most unforgettable song choices. From a fiercely contested track that became a ‘90s comedy staple, to Quentin Tarantino’s habit of raiding old movie soundtracks, these pairings often took strange and unexpected paths to the screen. Along the way, they explore the hidden world of Music Supervision, impossible price tags, and the controversy around musical “soundalikes.” Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Automate your expenses with Ramp and get $250 off at ramp.com/20k. Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k. Get NetSuite's free business guide, "Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing…
In Part 2 of our deep dive into needle drops, Dallas, Casey and Grace uncover more surprising stories behind some of cinema’s most unforgettable song choices. From a fiercely contested track that became a ‘90s comedy staple, to Quentin Tarantino’s habit of raiding old movie soundtracks, these pairings often took strange and unexpected paths to the screen. Along the way, they explore the hidden world of Music Supervision, impossible price tags, and the controversy around musical “soundalikes.” Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Automate your expenses with Ramp and get $250 off at ramp.com/20k. Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k. Get NetSuite's free business guide, "Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing…
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How modern Music Supervisors craft the perfect Needle Drop
EscuchadoIn Part 2 of our deep dive into needle drops, Dallas, Casey and Grace uncover more surprising stories behind some of cinema’s most unforgettable song choices. From a fiercely contested track that became a ‘90s comedy staple, to Quentin Tarantino’s habit of raiding old movie soundtracks, these pairings often took strange and unexpected paths to the screen. Along the way, they explore the hidden world of Music Supervision, impossible price tags, and the controversy around musical “soundalikes.” Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Automate your expenses with Ramp and get $250 off at ramp.com/20k. Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k. Get NetSuite's free business guide, "Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing…
Needle Drops: How pop songs first started showing up in movies
EscuchadoWhen a filmmaker pairs a scene with the perfect song, the results can become iconic. But when and how did movies start using popular music this way? In this episode, Dallas, Casey and Grace trace the history of “needle drops,” from a forgotten Broadway song that became an unlikely hit, to the rock ‘n’ roll record that transformed movie soundtracks, to the happy accidents behind some of the most famous scenes of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Along the way, they reveal how movies and popular music became permanently intertwined. Build your Sonos home sound system today at sonos.com. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.
Guess That Sound: Video Game Edition
EscuchadoFor a special video game edition of our Guess That Sound competition, we invited three game audio experts to test their ears on 18 sounds from gaming history. Play along as they identify iconic fanfares, weapons, spells, power-ups, and some seriously tricky deep cuts. Who will claim the title of ultimate video game sound expert? Featuring Foley Artist and Sound Editor Joanna Fang, Senior Interactive Sound Designer Mark Kilborn, and Sound Designer and Composer Jeffrey Brice. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k. Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone…
Listener Stories 2026 (Gold): Protest Pop & Birthday Ballads
EscuchadoWe’re proud to present the top selections from our 2026 Listener Story competition. In these extraordinary pieces, you’ll hear about the forgotten world of free online record labels, the controversial sounds that shape public spaces, the hidden history of a global pop hit, and finally, this year’s winning story. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 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. Listener Links: Explore Wesley Slover’s custom music at sanctus.audio. Learn about the Sound Co-Op audio collective. Learn about defensive urbanism and subscribe to Darknet Diaries. Explore Ricardo Ramirez’s work at rezsounds.com. Build your home sound system today at sonos.com. Get NetSuite's free business guide, "Aligning…
I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues
EscuchadoThe “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle is one of the most recognizable melodies on Earth. But the story behind it involves a global competition, thousands of mixes, a Trojan Horse pop song, and a surprising amount of celebrity beef. In this updated version of one of our favorite episodes, we trace how a five-note jingle became a worldwide phenomenon, and the controversy over who actually wrote it. Featuring Tom Batoy and Franco Tortora of Mona Davis Music. Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced by Defacto Sound. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Subscribe on YouTube to see our video series. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Get three months of free payroll with Gusto at gusto.com/20k. Visit quo.com/20k for 20% of your first 6 months of business phone software.