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The Rest Is Just Noise

Andrew Mitchell, Francesco Aletta, Tin Oberman

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."


Listening to Landscapes with Usue Ruiz AranaNovember 20, 2023
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Radio Utopia: La Biennale di Venezia 23 with Carlotta Darò and Nicolas TixierOctober 03, 2023
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#WiA special series: Sustainable Careers with Angela LamacraftSeptember 04, 2023
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Cities and Memory (and Microphones)August 23, 2023
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Urban Sound Symposium 2023July 18, 2023
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#WiA special series: Bubbles Everywhere with Eleanor StrideJune 19, 2023
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Engaging with Everyday Sounds and Marcel CobussenJune 02, 2023
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Sayonara SoundscapesMarch 01, 2023
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Aural Diversity with John DreverFebruary 01, 2023
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Engineering SoundscapesNovember 29, 2022
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Highlights of the Acoustics of Ancient Theatres SymposiumOctober 26, 2022
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"Urban Roars" with Jordan LaceySeptember 27, 2022
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Can you hear me?July 26, 2022
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How much is a decibel worth?June 28, 2022
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Lockdown SoundscapesMay 31, 2022
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The Songs of Notre-Dame - Special ASA episode with Sarabeth MullinsApril 20, 2022
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ASA ReCap - Once Upon A Time In SeattleApril 12, 2022
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Picnics at the Wall with Pamela JordanJanuary 11, 2022
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Live from the ASA! Mini-episode with Ronald Altoon - Ethics and Culture in AcousticsDecember 02, 2021
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Ep. 12 Soundscape LegaciesNovember 02, 2021
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Ep. 11 Mechanical Birds - Drones and Soundscapes with Dr. Antonio TorijaOctober 05, 2021
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Lockdown Soundscapes - The Stockholm Syndrome with Romain RumplerSeptember 07, 2021
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Ep. No. 9 with Prof Gascia Ouzounian and Dr Ruth BernatekAugust 02, 2021
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Ep. 8 "Stereophonica" with Prof Gascia OuzounianJuly 06, 2021
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Ep. 7 Circumplex Conversations - Measuring Soundscape Perception with Simone TorresinJune 01, 2021
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