Twenty Thousand Hertz, hosted by Dallas Taylor, tells the stories behind famous sounds, from film foley to jingles and theme songs. It has 250 episodes, publishes every two weeks, and runs about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $1,500. It holds a 4.9 Apple rating across 4,246 ratings.
A ten-year, highly rated sound and design show with a loyal, curious audience
- Apple shows 4,246 ratings at 4.9 stars, a strong sign of loyal listeners.
- Biweekly episodes of about 34 minutes suit a single focused mid-roll read.
- Topics span film, games, music and design, which suits creative tools and audio gear.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, listener stories
- Tone
- curious, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and the description says a fourth grader can enjoy it; recent titles such as Needle Drops and Eurovision are about music.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.20k.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1171270672 |
| RSS feed | feed.20k.org |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Drops: How pop songs first started showing up in movies | 2026-10-12 | 42 min |
| Guess That Sound: Video Game Edition | 2026-10-05 | 48 min |
| Listener Stories 2026 (Gold): Protest Pop & Birthday Ballads | 2026-09-21 | 27 min |
| I'm (Still) Lovin' It: The McDonald's Jingle Saga Continues | 2026-09-07 | 33 min |
| Listener Stories 2026 (Silver): Keyboard Clicks & Singing Forests | 2026-08-24 | 26 min |
| Colbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV | 2026-08-10 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. Whether you're a professional audio engineer with decades of experience, a fourth grader who loves sound and music, or anyone in between, Twenty Thousand Hertz will help unlock your sonic world… from the sound design secrets of hit movies, to the sonic craft of jingles and device sounds, to the forgotten backstories of…
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About Twenty Thousand Hertz
Twenty Thousand Hertz is a narrative podcast about the stories behind recognizable sounds, from movie foley and jingles to device sounds, theme songs and video game music. According to the feed, it is produced by Dallas Taylor and describes itself as the world's leading podcast about sound.
The feed lists 250 episodes since November 2016. New episodes arrive about every two weeks and run roughly 34 minutes. Recent titles cover John Williams, Eurovision and Bluey music, plus a recurring Listener Stories series. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 rating from 4,246 ratings.
Podcasts do not publish download numbers. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode from the Apple ratings count, the show's age and its cadence. No sponsors were found in the feed. At $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would run about $360 to $1,500 per episode, which buys one read in one episode. It suits brands selling to people who care about audio, music, film or design.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Twenty Thousand Hertz can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Twenty Thousand Hertz
How much does Twenty Thousand Hertz charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates about $360 to $1,500 for one host-read mid-roll per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Twenty Thousand Hertz about?
It is a narrative podcast about the stories behind well-known sounds, including film sound design, jingles, device sounds, theme songs, video game music and animal communication, hosted by Dallas Taylor according to the feed.
How do I contact Twenty Thousand Hertz about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can check availability and send your brief without hunting for contact details.
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