Sunday, April 30, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 30 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 30 2006

If you water the lawn, you'll have to make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you know what it is, let us know!



The Sound of the Day for April 29, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is a metal gate being fiddled with and closed with a CLANG.

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 29 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 29 2006

When leaving the garden, it's best to make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Make sure to lock up if you're the last one out! If you know what today's Sound is, we'd love to hear from you.



The Sound of the Day for April 28, 2006 is a handful of cellophane being crunched and rustled around.

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 28 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 28 2006

When you are finished opening a package and need to throw away the residue, you might make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This particular Sound is made when foley artists want to create the sound of a fire burning. Any idea what might make this Sound?



The Sound of the Day for April 27, 2006 is a match being lit and then being waved out.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 27 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 27 2006

Sitting around in the dark will make you want to make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Won't last too long though unless you have a candle nearby. Know what it is? If you do, let us know what you think it is.



The Sound of the Day for April 26, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is a dart gun being loaded and shot and then the darts being retrived from the wall on which they are stuck.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 26 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 26 2006

Good old fun. That's the source of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Load 'em up and see if they'll stick. Can you guess what this Sound is? Let us know if you do!



The Sound of the Day for April 25, 2006 is a digital camera being turned on, taking a few pictures, and then turned back off.

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 25 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 25 2006

If you're going on vacation, it's not a bad idea to take along the device that is making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. When you get back, no developing either. Ideas on what today's Sound is? Let us know!



The Sound of the Day for April 24, 2006 is a neck massager purchased from the local drug store. One of those impulse buys, we suppose.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 24 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 24 2006

When you're in pain the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today can be a very welcome sound indeed. Anyone know what makes this Sound? If you think you know, send in your guess!



The Sound of the Day for April 23, 2006 was demonstrating the Bernoulli Theorem. A whirling tube when held in the middle and spun over your head makes musical notes like these. For more information on this instrument, check out the Glen Learning Technologies project page on the subject over at NASA.gov.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 23 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 23 2006

Maybe you've heard something like the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today and maybe you haven't. The instrument that made this is not something you'll ever see at the philharmonic, but you have probably seen something that would make this Sound before. It's a tough one, we know, but give it a try. What do you think today's Sound is?



The Sound of the Day for April 22, 2006 is water dripping from a faucet. Excellent guess once again, Frungi!

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 22 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 22 2006

We've gone in really close and stayed very quiet to get today's Sound! You've certainly heard the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today when washing up... or more likely right afterward. If you want to conserve, you should hear it as little as possible! If you have an idea what it could be, let us know what you think it is!



The Sound of the Day for April 21, 2006 is someone setting a timer. This one has small plastic teeth that click whenever you twist the outside dial.

Friday, April 21, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 21 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 21 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is commonly heard when you're going out of town but don't want other people to know that. It could be so many things. Lots of potential correct answers here, but THE right answer will come to you only if you think... and listen.



That's right, Frungi, the Sound of the Day for April 20, 2006 is a spray bottle. in this case, it's a water bottle used during ironing, but it could be any kind of manually pumped spray bottle.

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 20 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 20 2006

Another glorious Retro Sound...

Dispensing cleaning products... Preparing your hair for the day... Many activities might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you know what it is, don't keep it to yourself. Let us know!



The Sound of the Day for April 19, 2006 is someone opening and closing a compact umbrella repeatedly and finally struggling to close it and then secure it shut.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 19 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 19 2006

Getting ready for inclimate weather or just to get away from the sun? You might be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Don't make this Sound indoors or it's bad luck. What could it be? If you know, drop us a guess!



The Sound of the Day for April 18, 2006 is someone putting gasoline in their car. Not much, mind you, but with prices the way they are that's all we could afford.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 18 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 18 2006

Almost everyone in the modern world makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today every once in a while. We'll bet you wish you could make it as brief as we have today! If you know what is happening in today's Sound, let us know!



The Sound of the Day for April 17, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is made by birds, but have you ever heard so many in one place at the same time. These are grackles and they're very common (and very noisy) in Central Texas.

Monday, April 17, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 17 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 17 2006

You know, waterfalls can be soothing, but not when they are mixed with the focal point of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Recording this felt like being in a Hitchcock movie. Can you guess which one? Let us know what you think this Sound is.



The Sound of the Day for April 16, 2006, correctly guessed by Frungi, is made by bats. In fact, it was a recording of the largest colony of urbanized bats in North America just before they flew out to hunt for insects last night.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 16 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 16 2006

This sounds a bit like birds, doesn't it? Well, there are birds singing, but the main sound you hear isn't made by a bird at all. The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is made by a mammal! Can you guess what it is? If so, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for April 15, 2006 does sound like a kind of drum... but it's a two-foot long tightly inflated plastic thunder stick from a game of Arena Football. They're given out to kids who get two of them and twack them together to make lots of noise. We can't find an "official" name or manufaturer for these things, but as soon as we do, you'll get more info!

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 15 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 15 2006

Going to many modern sporting events you'll hear the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. It's a simple device, but not a quiet one. If you think you know what it is, even if it's just a wild guess, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for April 14, 2006, as very nearly guessed by Frungi, is the steamer from an espresso machine... the part put into milk to make foam for a cappuccino. Okay, you still get full credit. :)

Friday, April 14, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 14 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 14 2006

Retro Sound time again...

No, this isn't a evil demon spawn, although it sounds a bit like it at first. Many people wake up and immediately begin making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you like your's with foam, you're possibly one of them. Can you guess what today's Sound is?



The Sound of the Day for April 13, 2006 is a fog horn being blasted four times.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 13 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 13 2006

Come on ashore and listen to the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Maybe you can guess what it is. If you can, let us know what you think today's Sound is.

Today's Sound was provided by



The Sound of the Day for April 12, 2006 is an old hand-crank phone being rung and recorded from two different angles.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 12 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 12 2006

Another classic retro Sound!

We've played this Sound before, but now it's been extended! Trying to contact someone many years ago might have involved making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If the answer rings a bell, let us know what you think it is.



The Sound of the Day for April 11, 2006 is the annoying hum from a malfunctioning industrial refrigerator compressor.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 11 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 11 2006

What kind of unnatural contraption would make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? I guess it's less important to determine exactly what it is and more important to see what you imagine it could be. If you have a guess, let us know!



The Sound of the Day for April 10, 2006 is what you might hear when you walk around with a shopping cart in a grocery store.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 10 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 10 2006

Empty fridge? Instead of going out to eat, you should consider saving some money and experiencing the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today firsthand. Any idea where you would have to go to hear this Sound? If you know, drop us a line and take a guess!



The Sound of the Day for April 9, 2006, as guessed correctly by Frungi, is a pitcher (or ice bucket) being filled with ice scooped from the freezer.

Sunday, April 09, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 9 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 9 2006

We've used some of the raw ingredients featured in the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today before, but not quite in this way. If you're really warm, today's Sound might just be what the doctor ordered... if he's Dr Freeze, that is. Do you have a guess what today's Sound is? Let us know if you do.



The Sound of the Day for April 8, 2006 is someone rummaging around in a fridge, but not finding anything to eat.

Saturday, April 08, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 8 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 8 2006

Trying to find something to eat might be a futile experiment if you're making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Now don't tell us you don't know what today's Sound is. If you think you do, tell us... we're too hungry to guess.



The Sound of the Day for April 7, 2006 is someone slurping liquids out of a coffee mug. Could be soup... could be coffee... but it was water.

Friday, April 07, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 7 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 7 2006

If what's in the cup is hot, you're best off making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. C'mon! You know this one. Let us know what you think today's Sound could be.



The Sound of the Day for April 6, 2006 is someone playing a trumpet mouthpiece as if it were a standalone instrument. Pretty rude, eh?

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 6 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 6 2006

Another Retro Sound!

Unless this guy's just warming up making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today, he shouldn't quit his day job. It's kinda like a sick duck, but you know better. If you have a guess, let us now what you think today's Sound is.



The Sound of the Day for April 5, 2006 (as correctly guessed by Frungi) is a bull whip being cracked four times.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 5 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 5 2006

Woo hoo! You wouldn't want to stand in the way of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Indiana Jones would be proud. Do you know what that sound is? You don't have to tell us how you know, just let us know what your guess is!

Today's Sound was provided by



The Sound of the Day for April 4, 2006 is change being shoved into the slot of a parking meter. If we had brought more change, it might have been longer, but then again we were giving away free parking.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 4 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 4 2006

Finding one of the devices that would make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is easy in any modern city. Finding one that is available (especially when you really need one) is much more difficult. Find a place to put your guess for today's Sound and send it in! We'd love to hear from you!



The Sound of the Day for April 3, 2006 was correctly guessed by Frungi. It is someone trying to get into a collection of newspaper vending machines. It actually begins with a successful newspaper aquisition, but it was the free student paper.

Monday, April 03, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 3 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 3 2006

Trying unsuccessfully to catch up on the news might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Pull a guess out of your head and let us know what you think today's Sound is.



The Sound of the Day for April 2, 2006 was correctly guessed by Frungi. It is someone tearing off a few pieces of cellophane tape, sticking them to a surface and peeling them back off.

Sunday, April 02, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 2 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - April 2 2006

Preparing a birthday gift might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. It's especially easy to hear around Christmas time, but has nothing directly to do with that season. Don't just stick around doing nothing! Let us know what you think today's Sound is!



As requested, we're going to start posting the answer to yesterday's Sound here in the current day's post:

The Sound of the Day for April 1, 2006 is actually an April Fools joke. It was envisioned as one of those themes that we couldn't possibly inflict on people for an entire month. Hope you enjoyed it.