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Hearing Things

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  • “Hearing Things” is a series that provides an educational and interesting look into the world of sound and hearing. In this podcast, we will explore the science, psychology, history, and meanings behind all types of sounds. Hosted by Bryan, an audio engineer with over a decade of experience, and Sam, a clinical audiologist with a background in science and research. Together we will guide you through the research exploring cures for tinnitus and hearing loss, unpack iconic sound effects and auditory illusions, uncover how sound can be deadly, dive into noise pollution in our oceans, examine ghostly recordings, and much more.
    2022
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Episodes
  • 2: Havana Syndrome: A sonic attack or just a weird anomalous health incident?

    2: Havana Syndrome: A sonic attack or just a weird anomalous health incident?
    Feb 22 2022
    Havana Syndrome || A sonic attack or just a weird anomalous health incident? First identified in 2016, Havana Syndrome comes in two phases and mostly affects government employees. In phase one can be anything from a long list of troubling auditory and visual issues that come out of nowhere with no obvious cause. But phase two, about a week later for extreme cases, is cognitive problems with things like simple tasks, readings, and basic math. While the government has kept quiet about Havana Syndrome–labeling it an “anomalous health incident”, doctors have been confused for years about what could cause such sudden and horrific trauma in hundreds of people. Could it be a targeted sonic attack on American government agents or a symptom of chemical warfare? Or is it caused by something far less political, like the incessant chirping of crickets? Bryan Cook, an Audio Engineer with over a decade of experience, and Dr. Sam Hauser AuD.- an Audiologist specializing in hearing research, ponder the biggest questions about Havana Syndrome in this episode. They discuss the symptoms of Havana syndrome, the long term effects it has for government employees and theories on Havana Syndrome’s origin! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:52] What you're in for on today's episode [01:10] The first case of the Havana Syndrome [03:24] Official diagnosis: Phase 1 & Phase 2 [07:50] Testing for Havana Syndrome [09:07] Could they be victims of an attack? [12:35] Spreading from Cuba to more cities [13:37] Theories on who might be attacking these government employees [15:20] Is it a microwave attack? [19:30] Is it the Call of the Indies short-tail cricket? [20:51] Is it chemical? [21:17] Is it mass hysteria? [22:33] The Helping American Victims Affected by Neurological Attacks Act [25:35] What would Dr. Sam do if someone came in with these symptoms? [28:23] Episode wrap up and calls to action
    Notable Quotes 
    • “It’s looking like some of these people are presenting like people who have traumatic brain injury which is pretty serious for something that of nowhere you all of a sudden look like you are someone who had a concussion or a big traumatic event, but you were just standing there in your kitchen or you were just standing there in the hotel room.”
    • “You can make people hear sounds. There’s something called the Fray Effect which people can hear a click in their head from microwave pulses.”
    • “The brain is a powerful thing.”

    Let’s Connect  Website: https://hearingthingspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearingthingspod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_hearingthings Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/HearingThingsPod/
    ******Please subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. We appreciate you, and your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods!*****
    You can also support us at: https://www.patreon.com/hearingthings. 


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    29 mins
  • 1: Earworms: Songs that get stuck in our heads and won't leave!

    1: Earworms: Songs that get stuck in our heads and won't leave!
    Feb 14 2022
    Earworms|| Songs That Get Stuck in Our Heads and Won't Leave Earworms are songs that get stuck in our heads and won't leave, usually annoying but sometimes catchy. The term was coined by an American music journalist, John Seabrook, in 2003. There are many ways to break an earworm, from trying to block it out with white noise to trying new things like going for a run or working out. Join the conversation with Bryan Cook, an Audio Engineer with over a decade of experience, and Dr. Sam Hauser AuD.- an Audiologist specializing in hearing research. In this episode, we discuss what earworms are, the different ways to break an earworm, and how to get rid of them from your mental space for good!

    During this episode, you will learn about; [00:43] What you're in for on today's episode [01:52] The most common earworms  [04:01] Earworms and imagined music [06:00] Periods when earworms like showing up [07:36] Who's more prone to experience earworms  [08:52] Is it possible to experience two earworms simultaneously? [12:29] What could increase the chances of a song getting stuck in your head [13:08] Tips to help you stop earworms [15:46] Most earworms go away, but there could be some extreme scenarios [16:59] Some artists who create songs that would become earworms [19:35] Are intentional earworms evil? Let us hear your thoughts [20:47] episode wrap up and calls to action

    Notable Quotes 
    • "Women tend to remain with earworms longer than men."
    • "The more peaceful and calm you are while playing music, the less likely it will get stuck in your head."
    Let’s Connect  Website: https://hearingthingspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearingthingspod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_hearingthings Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/HearingThingsPod/
    ******Please subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. We appreciate you, and your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods!*****

    You can also support us at: https://www.patreon.com/hearingthings. 


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    22 mins
  • Hearing Things Trailer

    Hearing Things Trailer
    Feb 6 2022
    Hey there, welcome to “Hearing Things” a series that provides an educational and interesting look into the world of sound and hearing. Fundamentally, sounds are just vibrations through the air, but some we love, some we hate, and some can even kill. In this podcast, we want to explore the science, psychology, history, and meanings behind all types of sounds. You’ll be hearing from me, Bryan an audio engineer with over a decade of experience, and my partner Sam, a clinical audiologist with a background in science and research. 

    Sound is everywhere and the world is a noisy place, so we have a lot to cover. Together we will guide you through the research exploring cures for tinnitus and hearing loss, unpack iconic sound effects and auditory illusions, uncover how sound can be deadly, dive into noise pollution in our oceans, examine ghostly recordings, and much more. Whether you’re a music fanatic, a scientist, or just a curious listener, this podcast will leave you hearing things from an interesting new perspective. 
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