#13 The Good, the Bad & the Irritating

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Apr 18, 201718:39Arts

Some sounds are like rug burn for your ears, while others are pleasant and soothing. We explore these sounds and get to the bottom of why we might interpret them as "good" or "bad". Featuring Tommy Edison and David Poepp...

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