#91 | Twenty Parts Per Thousand

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 industry to see how modern creatives are utilizing…

#90 | Cremona

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 their sounds forever. In this episode from…

#89 | Satanic Panic!

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 backwards. Bryan Gardiner unveils the histo…

The Go-To Guide for Creative Problem Solving

Creative problem solving is a skill that is necessary for business leaders. Being able to devise creative solutions to difficult business problems will establish your credibility as an effective leader. Have you ever dealt with a business problem that just doesn’t seem to have an answer? Sometimes, especially when we’re in crisis mode, a problem presents itself that […]

A 10 Step Action Plan for Instant Motivation

If you need immediate help, try these ten tips over the next ten days and then observe how your life changes. Write down the changes in a personal notebook. Continue with what works and discard what doesn’t. Here are my 10 tips for instant motivation: 1. Your self-motivation program starts the night before Try to […]

#88 | Noise “R” Us

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 of sounds than ever before. In this epi…

#87 | Good Vibes

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 tells us how our love for music has shaped…

#86 | 4′33″

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 “silent”, and we explore the history of a piec…

#85 | Seinfeld

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. This is the story behind the unforgettable mu…

When tiny compromises lead to resentments

Do you make small compromises with the people you love so that they will like or love you more? There are two ways to compromise: One has attached resentments, the other doesn’t. I’ll give you one guess which method of compromise works better for the relationships in your life. Transcript follows I’m going to start […]

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Fan Favorite Episode: 808

The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely heard it. It’s in dozens of hit songs — from Usher to Marvin Gaye, Talking Heads to The Beastie Boys — and its sounds have quietl…

Fan Favorite Episode: Space Remix

What happens when we leave Earth’s thin blanket of atmosphere, and what do other planets sound like? In this special episode, we have completely remixed one of our favorite shows! It’s been re-written, re-edited, re-narrated, has new music, an…

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