Friday, June 30, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 29 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 29 2006

So four people are awaiting refreshment? Likely you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you know what today's Sound is, drop us a line and fill us in!



The Sound of the Day for June 28, 2006 is a set of sleigh bells (also known as jingle bells) being shaken.

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 28 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 28 2006

Wait. It's June! How can we be hearing the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? It's more common in the winter... Oh well, if you have any idea what might be making this Sound, drop us a line and send in your guess.



The Sound of the Day for June 27, 2006 is someone bonking their head on a closing door and groaning in pain afterward. No foley artists were hurt in the making of this podcast.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 27 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 27 2006

Nobody want to hear the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Luckilly the incident wasn't very painful, so it's not all that bad. If you've experienced today's Sound or if you think you know what it is, let us know!



The Sound of the Day for June 26, 2006 is a set of dominoes being taken out of the box, manipulated by hand, and placed back in the box.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 26 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 26 2006

Using yesterday's Sound source the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is quite different. What is going on in today's Sound that makes it so different from yesterday? If you think you know, send in your guess.



The Sound of the Day for June 25, 2006 is a collection of lined up dominoes being kocked down by tapping the first dominoe in the set and wathcing the others fall down in succession.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 25 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 25 2006

V for Vendetta fans might recognize this Sound, but the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today has existed for years. If you have a guess about what this Soudn could be, set it up and knock it back down again! We'd love to hear from you.



The Sound of the Day for June 24, 2006 is a couple of people playing foosball (also known as Table Football). If you have no idea what that is, check out the Table Football entry on Wikipedia.

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 24 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 24 2006

It's a game very similar to football (or 'soccer' in the US), but it's not played outside and there are only two people (maybe four) participating. If you've every played, you probably recognize the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you do, drop us a line to let us know what you think it is.



The Sound of the Day for June 23, 2006 is an alarm clock going off waking someone up who seemingly goes right back to sleep.

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 23 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 23 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is very annoying, but also critical for many people every morning. Why do we do these things to ourselves when all we really want is sleep? If you know the answer to this philosophical question or if you know what today's Sound is, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you.



The Sound of the Day for June 22, 2006 is an American Football game being played by two high-school teams in a large local stadium.

Friday, June 23, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 22 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 22 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is All-American. There are similar experiences in every country around the world, but in the US it seems it's a particular and unique event. If you think you know what the Sound is for today, pass your guess over here.



Here is an eloquent description of the Sound of the Day for June 21, 2006 as described by Aaron Ximm (the creator and curator of Quiet American):

"As might be appropriate for marking Father's Day, I've attached a never-before-shared recording from an experience I treasure that features a father and son performing together.

When my wife and I were on our honeymoon in 2000 we visited Burma. This recording was made a day or so before Christmas at the Mandalay intercity bus terminal we arrived into. Amid the late afternoon traffic, a father and young sun were busking in the dirt lot where the buses parked. The father was playing a simple metallophone (or set of resonant metal cups) and his son was playing percussion with a pair of spoons. After I ponied up a tip befitting a "wealthy" foreign tourist, they were happy to play a few songs for my me to enjoy and record, while my wife ran interference chatting with the various (relatively easy-going) friendly touts advertising their hotels."

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 21 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 21 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is very special. It celebrates many things - all of which will be revealed tomorrow. In the mean time, can you guess what instruments were used to create this wonderful tune? If you have a guess, please drop us a line and let us know what it is.

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The Sound of the Day for June 20, 2006 is an electric typewriter being used to create a memo. Someday we'll capture the Sound of a manual (non-electric) typewriter which is a very different Sound indeed.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 20 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 20 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today utilizes some strange ancient technology many of you might not recognize. It predates many modern methods of communication... even e-mail and cellphones. If you think you know what bizarre equipment might make this Sound, drop us a line and let us know what you think it is... and whether you actually seen one of these mystical devices.



The Sound of the Day for June 19, 2006 is a hydraulic torque wrench being used to remove lug nuts from a car tire.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 19 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 19 2006

If you were around last year, you heard this fantastic Sound! The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today needs to be heard at regular intervals by everyone who drives a car or other motorized vehicle. Any ideas what might make this Sound? If so, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for June 18, 2006 is someone getting out change, inserting it into a coin-operated vending machine, and purchasing a bag of munchies (in this case animal cookies).

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 19 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 19 2006

If you were around last year, you heard this fantastic Sound! The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today needs to be heard at regular intervals by everyone who drives a car or other motorized vehicle. Any ideas what might make this Sound? If so, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for June 18, 2006 is someone getting out change, inserting it into a coin-operated vending machine, and purchasing a bag of munchies (in this case animal cookies).

Monday, June 19, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 18 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 18 2006

Unfortunately, good nutrition is probably not at the core of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. As long as this isn't a substitute for a healthy meal and doesn't happen with alarming frequency, this Sound is a perfectly good way to avoid hunger pangs. Any idea what is making this Sound? If you know, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for June 17, 2006 is a two-step stepladder being set up, used, and put away.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 17 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 17 2006

If you need to get up a little higher, but can't safely do it without assistance, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is just for you! If you have a guess, step up and let us know what you think made this Sound!



The Sound of the Day for June 16, 2006 is a small can of oil being slowly waved back and forth so the oil sloshes around noisily.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 16 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 16 2006

The tin man would be glad to see you! Can you think of anything that might make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? If you think you know what it is, tell us your guess. If you're right, we'll let everyone know tomorrow!



The Sound of the Day for June 15, 2006 is a set of keys being removed from a car ignition, the car's brake being set, and the car being closed.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 15 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 15 2006

You've finally arrived! Right after that, many people make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Any idea what process and machine make this Sound? If you do, drop us a line!



The Sound of the Day for June 14, 2006 is a computer starting up.

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 15 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 15 2006

You've finally arrived! Right after that, many people make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Any idea what process and machine make this Sound? If you do, drop us a line!



The Sound of the Day for June 14, 2006 is a computer starting up.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 14 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 14 2006

Every single day, many people hear the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. There's a good chance since you listen to this podcast that you hear it with some regularity. Any idea what is causing this Sound? If you can guess what it is, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for June 13, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is a mouthful of explosive candy (sometimes referred to by a popular brand name Pop Rocks).

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 13 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 13 2006

What sweet, violent comestible would make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? I'll bet more of you know the origin of today's Sound than know the definition of the word comestible. If you know either, let us know... we're lost.



The Sound of the Day for June 12, 2006, is a pill bottle being opened, and pill being taken out, and the bottle being closed again.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 12 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 12 2006

When you're feeling bad or when some people just need to keep up with your daily routine, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today will be heard. Make sure you follow the directions on the label and certainly don't overdo this sound. Any guesses? If you think you know what today's Sound is, let us know.



The Sound of the Day for June 11, 2006, is a sink being filled with water, and then a wind up water toy being wound up and released in the water.

Monday, June 12, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 11 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 11 2006

We've had a similar Sound in the past, but this one is actually quite different. The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is an fusion of modern technology, Dihydrogen monoxide, and old toys. Oh, and a lot of fun. Any idea what is going on in today's Sound? If you have a guess, send it in.



The Sound of the Day for June 10, 2006, is a tiny, hand-cranked music box playing Pop Goes the Weasel.

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 10 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 10 2006

Crank it up! Well, in the case of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today you won't have to put in ear plugs to save your hearing. What is going on in today's Sound and what song is being played? If you have an idea, send it in!



The Sound of the Day for June 9, 2006, is a kettle of water coming to a boil in preparation for making tea.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 9 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 9 2006

Ready for your warm suspension beverage to be prepared? Well according to the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today, so is the equipment used to prepare it. If you know what today's Sound could be, drop us a line and send in your guess.



The Sound of the Day for June 8, 2006, is large truck backing up.

Friday, June 09, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 8 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 8 2006

Watch out! When you hear the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today, make sure you're not in the wrong place. If you can't think of a guess for today, back up, calm down, and try again. When an idea comes to you, send it in and let us know what you think today's Sound could be.



The Sound of the Day for June 7, 2006, is a metal grinder being used to customize a car hitch before installation.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 7 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 7 2006

Getting some metallic hardware installed might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Don't grind away too long on that answer, but if you have a guess, send it in. We'd love to hear from you.



The Sound of the Day for June 6, 2006, is scooter starting up, zipping by a couple of times, and coming to a stop.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 6 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 6 2006

What is that zipping by? Well, it's the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you know us, you can probably guess what this is without even thinking twice. If you know what it is, drop us a line and submit your guess. The first correct e-mail will produce fame and glory for the sender during tomorrow's post.



The Sound of the Day for June 5, 2006, is a snare drum being tapped in a rhythmic pattern.

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 5 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 5 2006

Even though, to many Americans, today's Sound might seem more appropriate a month from now, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is used for more than that. You'll hear this instrument in nearly every piece of modern music. If you can hit upon the right guess, let us know what you think is making today's Sound.



The Sound of the Day for June 4, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is a pair of scissors cutting through a heavy piece of paper.

Monday, June 05, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 4 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 4 2006

You don't need the whole thing. You only need a very specific part of the paper, but ripping it wouldn't look very professional. If you find a way to get what you want, you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you think you know what today's Sound is, drop us a line and let us know your guess.



The Sound of the Day for June 3, 2006 is a person putting on underarm deodorant. Next time you are standing next to someone on the subway, I'm sure you'll appreciate this Sound.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 3 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 3 2006

Every morning many people make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today to avoid offending one's chums. Any idea what odoriferous process might make this Sound? If you think you know, drop us a line to tell us what your guess is.



The Sound of the Day for June 2, 2006 is a freight train going by in an urban setting. We tune in just seconds before the caboose goes by.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 2 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 2 2006

If you're hearing the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today, you might either be spotting something or just plain late. Any guesses? If you have one, let us know what it is!



The Sound of the Day for June 1, 2006 is someone having trouble getting the right key to get in the front door, but then unlocking the door and coming in.

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 1 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - June 1 2006

Unless you're expecting a member of the household, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today might or might not be a welcome Sound indeed. In this case, it was quite welcome. Have any idea what might cause this Sound? If you do, send in your guess. If you guess correctly, you'll get in tomorrow's post!



The Sound of the Day for May 31, 2006 is a shoot out gun (for removing stains) being repeatedly sprayed in your general direction.

Sound of the Day Podcast - May 31 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - May 31 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today sounds kind of like a few different items, but its made by a very specific artistic tool. If you need to get a lot of art produced in a small amount of time, this tool might be for you. If you know what it is, send in your guess.

BTW: This was an outdoor recording, so the crickets in the background are a free bonus.



The Sound of the Day for May 30, 2006 is a cat taking a bath using his tongue.