Listen Well

By listenwellpod

The basics of acoustics and how sound works... more

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How many episodes does Listen Well have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Listen Well episodes:

August 09, 2022 Episode 27 - The Lombard and Cocktail Effects
A nice, brief episode discussing the Lombard effect and the Cocktail effect. Featuring the new host Thomas Evans.

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is "Let's Sell Some Cars" by Steve Combs.
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6min
July 08, 2022 Episode 26 - Hybrid Materials with Nick Hewson
Today we discuss how to maintain good acoustics with more environmentally sustainable building materials. The guest today is Nick Hewson from Viridi Group.
Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
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15min
June 08, 2021 Episode 25a - A short bonus episode about thermo acoustic refrigeration, with Luke Zoontjens
A short bonus episode which is an outtake from the interview with Luke Zoontjens from SLR Consulting. In this episode he briefly discusses the principles of thermo acoustic refrigeration.
An additional reminder: We are having a dedicated listener question coming up shortly. Please send in your questions on acoustics.
Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
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5min
June 01, 2021 Episode 25 - Rail Noise with Luke Zoontjens
Dr Luke Zoontjens from SLR Consulting shares his knowledge of train noise.

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
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24min
May 04, 2021 Episode 24 - Acoustic Panels with Dimitri Ekanayake from Autex
Today we hear about acoustic panels with Dimitri Ekanayake from Autex.
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20min
March 31, 2021 Episode 23 - Sound masking with Megan Short from Soundmask
Today, we start a new series where we speak to representative of companies that make acoustic products. In the first episode, we are joined by Megan Short from Soundmask who manufacture sound masking systems.

More information can be found at: https://www.soundmask.com.au/

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
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20min
September 01, 2020 Episode 22: Tuned Mass Dampers
It's been a while but here is the finale to the series on vibration. This episode is about tuned mass dampers that have been used in famous buildings around the world.

Thanks to Lloyd Cosstick of Embelton for cowriting this one.

Theme music is "Let's Sell Some Cars" by Steve Combs

All sound effects are from Freesound.org and include:
Marching 2.wav by WebbFilmsUK
Splash,Jumping,C.wav by InspectorJ
Bathtub trickle.aiff by mwmarsh
Sloshing Waterbottle.wac by Razzvio
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15min
May 12, 2020 Episode 21 - Vibration 2
More discussion about vibration isolation today, including damping, natural frequency, resonance and the role of mass.
This episode was cowritten by Lloyd Cosstick of Embelton.

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
All sound effects are from Freesound.org and include:
CarEngine.wav by prometheus888
Garden Hose Spraying Hitting Pavement by deleted_user_71
oneshout.wav by Ellenskellington
19-yeard-old Girl Shouting by annatabernero
Electric Fan Switch On / Off by nebulousflynn
bubbling01.wav by Mattj99
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13min
April 28, 2020 Episode 20: Vibration (introduction)
In this episode we start a series on my favourite acoustic subject, vibration!

Special thanks to Lloyd Cosstick from Embelton for co-writing this episode.

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs

All sound effects, except for the gym noise, are downloaded from Freesound.org:
Comedic Boing, A.wav by InspectorJ
bubbling01.wav by MattJ99
Train Passing, A.wav by InspectorJ
Air conditioning.wav by BradHT
Footsteps on concrete, early morning ambience, men, low whistling 1.wav by miguelpascucci
basketball by noamp2003
dramatic drum roll.wav by ingsey101
bongos.wav by Warhawk717
Bongo4.wav and Bongo1.wav by menegass
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14min
April 14, 2020 Episode 19: Wind Turbines with Christophe Delaire and Ed Griffen of Marshall Day Acoustics
In this episode, Christophe Delaire and Ed Griffen of Marshall Day Acoustics kindly share their expertise and experience with wind farm noise. We discuss such topics as:
How noisy are they?
What causes the noise?
Is it harmful?
How is the noise treated?
How is the noise changing as the technology improves?

Got a question? Please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PodListen
Facebook: @ListenWellPod
You can find your nearest acoustic engineer at: aaac.org.au, aaac.org.nz or ncac.com

Theme music is “Let’s Sell Some Cars” by Steve Combs
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22min

FAQs about Listen Well:

How many episodes does Listen Well have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.