14 Best Acoustics Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The official podcast of the Acoustical Society of America's Publications' Office. Highlighting authors' research from our four publications - The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (POMA), and Acoustics Today. more

The S.O.U.N.D. Project is a podcast by Haverstick Designs that promotes discussions about acoustical topics involved with designing recording studios and other acoustical spaces. We will review tips and tricks to get the most out of your space acoustically, case studies of rooms we have completed, progress reports on rooms we are currently working on, along with interviews with artists, studio owners, and leading manufacturer representatives. We are excited to take this journey with you, and thank you for being a part of The S.O.U.N.D. Project! more

The Catalyst Conversations podcast features industry experts from an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration, and noise control companies and world-renowned testing laboratories for lively discussions intended to engage and inform. Tune in and enjoy talks on trending topics, challenges, and how to overcome them. If you are an emerging or seasoned professional in construction, design, engineering, or architecture, we hope you will enjoy the insights our guests bring to this podcast. more

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 classic theme songs, to linguistic mysteries, psychoacoustics, video game music, animal communication, and beyond. With moving human stories, immersive sound design, and the guiding voice of host Dallas Taylor, Twenty Thousand Hertz has grown into the world's leading podcast about sound. New to the show? Start here: • I'm Lovin' It: How 'Ba da ba ba ba' took over the world • The Art of Foley: Bringing Slimer & Batman to life • Tudum! The story behind the iconic Netflix sound • Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece • Inside Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Studios • A sonic journey through the Solar System • Mind the Gap: NYC & London's iconic transit voices more

A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers. more

Sound is all around us, but we give little thought to its invisible influence. Dr. Mack Hagood explores the world of sound studies with the world's most amazing sound scholars, sound artists, and acoustic ecologists. How are noise-cancelling headphones changing social life? What did silent films sound like? Is listening to audiobooks really reading? How did computers learn to speak? How do race, gender, and disability shape our listening? What do live musicians actually hear in those in-ear monitors? Why does your office sound so bad? What are Sound Art and Radio Art? How do historians study the sounds of the past? Can we enter the sonic perspective of animals?We've broken down Yoko Ono's scream, John Cage's silence, Houston hip hop, Iranian noise music, the politics of EDM, and audio ink blot tests for blind people. Phantom Power is the podcast that both newcomers and experts in sound studies, sound art, and acoustic ecology listen to--combining intellectual rigor and great audio. more

Join our host Oliver Kadel and guest presenters, in conversation with industry thought leaders, practitioners, artists, academics and entrepreneurs discussing all aspects of this rapidly evolving industry from art, science and business to practical insights and project case studies. We aim to inform, educate, explore and unite the community. Immersive Audio Podcast is produced by 1.618 Digital Ltd. more

Talking Acoustics looks into the art and science of acoustics including interviews with some of the people who spend their lives working in this diverse field. Hosted by Matthew Ottley from Sydney Australia. more

The Rest Is Just Noise is a monthly podcast exploring the relationship between sound and our cities. Each episode our passionate and excitable hosts (three soundscape researchers) are joined by an expert guest from fields such as acoustics, architecture, and environmental psychology, to discuss their latest work and introduce our audience to the science, beauty, and noise of urban sound. From the announcement of the 2023 ASA Science Communication Awards for Acoustic Expert Multimedia Winner : ' The Rest is Just Noise Podcast stands out as a remarkable audio journey into the realm of acoustics. With deep knowledge and captivating storytelling, co-hosts Dr. Andrew Mitchell, Dr. Francesco Aletta, and Dr. Tin Oberman explore various acoustical phenomena and their impact on our lives. Through interviews with experts and immersive soundscapes, this podcast educates and entertains listeners, creating a space where the beauty and significance of acoustics are celebrated. ' more

The 'Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Acoustique' operates in different areas of expertise around the safekeeping of our sound heritage : podcasts around the history of augmented music, the capture of impulses, the digital cloning of musical instruments (in danger of being moved or destroyed) and field recordings are part of their particular skills. https://linktr.ee/patrimoineacoustique @patrimoineacoustique Contact: Nicolas Labatut at ****@gmail.com for any questions or broadcasting requests. Based in Rouen, France more

Soundproofist is a podcast about unwanted or harmful noise and what you can do about it. We also cover acoustics and people who work with sound. more

Interviews and discussions on acoustics, noise and vibration with interesting topics and the latest news from the industry.Noise Busters, Dan Clayton and George Gibbs hope you'll join them for this fresh and new look at helping people understand acoustics and create more awareness about the subject in general. more

Sound is everywhere. In the headset you wear, the car you drive, the aircraft above you, and the cities around you. Yet behind every sound is a science that shapes how we experience the world.Welcome to The Science of Sound, a podcast by GRAS Acoustics. In each episode, we explore the technologies, trends, and innovations driving the future of acoustics and sound measurement. Join us as we speak with industry experts, researchers, and engineers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible—from everyday applications to the most demanding environments. more

What makes music and language exclusively human? How do other animals communicate? Do they perceive melodies and rhythms as we do?Acoustic World explores the field of bioacoustics through the voices of scholars around the world. Its host, Marco Maiolini, will interview musicologists, biologists and ethologists to discover this interdisciplinary field that we meet every day without even noticing.Join us in this journey, and follow us on Instagram for the latest news about the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/acousticworldpodcastBecause the world has always spoken; we just need to listen. more