What’s Up, Doc? Mel Blanc and the magic of Looney Tunes
Bugs Bunny, Barney Rubble, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, and many more were all voiced by one man, Mel Blanc. Discover the incredible life and talent that helped to elevate the animation industr...
15 Apr 202027min
Twenty Parts Per Thousand: Designing with smell
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting smells. Throughout history, humans have gone to great lengths to indulge their sense of smell. We explore the contemporary scent ind...
1 Apr 202024min
Cremona: Saving the world’s most prized violin sounds
There’s a town in northern Italy that’s home to the most famous violin makers in history. The museum there holds some of the most unique and prized violins in the world - but we’re in danger of losing...
18 Mars 202026min
Satanic Panic: Backwards messages and '80s hysteria
From the sixties to the nineties parents worried messages hidden in rock albums would make their children do drugs and worship the devil. The truth could only be revealed if these records were played ...
4 Mars 202030min
Noise “R” Us: The evolution of noisy toys
From See ‘n Say to Speak & Spell, and beyond, toys provide the soundtrack of our childhoods. Huge advancements in computer technology in recent decades mean that today’s toys can make a wider variety ...
19 Feb 202028min
Good Vibes: Unlocking music’s hidden power over your brain
We know that music has the power to affect our moods, but you might be surprised by just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Music can affect our brains and bodies in profound ways. Professor Jessica Grahn...
5 Feb 202027min
4’33”: John Cage’s revolutionary “silent” musical piece
John Cage was a respected composer when, in 1952, he created his “silent piece”, 4’33’’ - a piece that would have the music world scratching their heads. This episode asks whether 4’33’’ is really “si...
22 Jan 202034min
The Seinfeld theme song w/ Composer Jonathan Wolff
No bass for you!! In 1987, TV composer Jonathan Wolff was still trying to make a name for himself in Hollywood. Then one day, he got a call from Jerry Seinfeld, who needed music for his new sitcom. Th...
8 Jan 202028min
