Twenty Thousand Hertz

We all know that dogs are smart, sensitive creatures, but interpreting their vocalizations and behaviors can still be a challenge. In this episode, animal behaviorist Daniel Mills reveals the true meanings behind dogs’ noises, actions, and body language. Then, author Pilley Bianchi tells the story of Chaser, the border collie who became known as “The Smartest Dog in the World” for the way that she learned language.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook.Learn about Daniel’s work with the Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group.Buy Pilley’s book, Animals Make Us Human.Learn more about The Chaser Initiative.Find the right doctor, right now at zocdoc.com/20kMake your world sound amazing at sonos.com/hertzThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/20kGet a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at netsuite.com/20k.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: www.20k.org/episodes/dog-translation-guideLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact meaning and intention behind these sounds can often be hard to read. In this episode, cat behaviorist Sarah Brown unpacks the hidden meanings behind cats’ vocalizations, body language and behavior. Then, veterinarian Kendra Baker takes us through her journey with Billi (AKA “Her MADjesty”) the cat who became an online sensation for her use of speaking buttons.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook.Buy Sarah’s book, The Hidden Language of Cats.Follow Billi the cat on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok.Learn about getting started with animal speech buttons.Find the right doctor, right now at zocdoc.com/20k.Get a new three-month premium plan at mintmobile.com/20kMake your world sound amazing at sonos.com/hertzGet a discount on your NordVPN plan at nordvpn.com/20kEpisode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: www.20k.org/episodes/cat-translation-guideLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite Bluey’s enormous, global popularity, the cast and crew are a tight-knit family, often literally. In part 2 of our story on Bluey, the show’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm breaks down the surprising connections between the voice actors, the real-life inspiration behind classic episodes, and how he ended up voicing a key role on the show.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook.Find the right doctor, right now at zocdoc.com/20k.Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/20k.Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/20k.Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/hertz.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: www.20k.org/episodes/thevoicesofblueyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time. In this episode, Bluey’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm walks us through how the show began, the unique challenges of season one, and the lengths he goes to give the show its organic sound. Plus, Dallas reveals the secret timing of the Bluey theme song.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook.Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/20k.Get the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at netsuite.com/20k.Subscribe to the Ad Infinitum podcast.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: 20k.org/episodes/thesoundofblueyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Blah, blah, blah” and “yada, yada, yada” have had plenty written about them. But there’s a longtime cousin of these phrases that’s much less understood. We use it all the time, yet it’s not in the dictionary. It’s not even Google-able. In this episode, we investigate the linguistic mysteries of the Five Dah Phenomenon. Featuring linguist & philosopher Paul Saka, and psychologist Helen Abadzi.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook.Find the right doctor, right now at zocdoc.com/20k.Get a discount on your NordVPN plan at nordvpn.com/20kTake a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/20k.Get a free Netsuite KPI Checklist at netsuite.com/20k.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: www.20k.org/episodes/blahblahblahLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices