The Rest Is Just Noise
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."
The Rest Is Just Noise
Ep.0 A Noisy Prelude
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Meet our hosts and our podcast! In this introductory episode we introduce Andrew, Francesco, and Tin and clue you in to what you can expect to hear about on The Rest Is Just Noise.
You'll hear about how each of our hosts found their way from architecture, physics, and music into the world of sound and some of the interesting stories about sound that they have encountered along the way.
Stay tuned for the first episode "The Birds" with Dr. Ellie Ratcliffe, coming out January 5th!
Find our website: https://www.justnoisepod.com/
Twitter: @JustNoisePod
Papers and projects discussed
Historic soundscape in Naples: https://asa.scitation.org/doi/10.1121/1.4708901
Zadar Sea Organ: http://www.sonicwonders.org/sea-organ-zadar-croatia/
Soundscape research at UCL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/environmental-design/research-projects/2020/nov/soundscape-indices-ssid
This podcast is supported by the UK Acoustics Network (UKAN).
Find our website: https://www.justnoisepod.com/
Twitter: @JustNoisePod
