Thursday, August 31, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 30 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 30 2006

You'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today from time to time when you're in a rush to make a grocery list or jot down that new song lyric you just composed or need to take down someone's phone number. When else might you make this Sound?

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The Sound of the Day for August 29, 2006 is someone rifling through the items in a closet tightly packed with clothes.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 29 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 29 2006

Did I give away that suit I bought for that ritzy party? Where the heck is my favorite pair of jeans? If you're asking yourself these kinds of questions, you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for August 28, 2006 is someone walking back and forth wearing loose plastic sandals (otherwise known as flip-flops).

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 28 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 28 2006

If you're going to the beach or a park or just want to keep your feet in maximum comfort during a hot, sunny day, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is in your immediate future!

If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!




The Sound of the Day for August 27, 2006 is a drill being slowly brought up to maximum speed.

Monday, August 28, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 27 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 27 2006

Getting ready for some handiwork, eh? Well, if so, you might be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Stop screwing around and let us know what you think the Sound is. ;)

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The Sound of the Day for August 26, 2006 is someone taking a mouthful of water, deciding it doesn't taste right, and spitting it out rather dramatically.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 26 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 26 2006

Something's not right in the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. That's supposed to be okay to ingest, but it's not. What would you do? Make today's Sound!

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The Sound of the Day for August 25, 2006 is a bag of charcoal being picked up, shaken around, and set back down.

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 25 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 25 2006

Getting ready for some grilling or a barbecue? If so, in order to get the best flavor, you'll need to make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Sorry, we here at Sound of the Day prefer that to the taste of gas. Now go out and have fun cooking! :)

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The Sound of the Day for August 24, 2006 is a basketball being bounced on a hard linoleum floor.

Friday, August 25, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 24 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 24 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today will be familiar to many sports fans or anyone who took physical education (gym) classes in school. What kind of spherical object makes that Sound?

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The Sound of the Day for August 23, 2006 is a zipper on a pair of pants being opened and closed repeatedly.

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 23 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 23 2006

Well, you wouldn't want to do this in public, but the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is important for being presentable when wearing many modern articles of clothing. Here's a hint: If you look closely, you may very likely see the letters 'YKK' on the object used to make this Sound. Any guesses?

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The Sound of the Day for August 22, 2006 is a roll of metal measuring tape being pulled out, retracted, pulled out again, and then snapped back into a rolled up position.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 22 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 22 2006

We know you "cut once" but there's something you should to twice before that which would cause the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This kind of activity usually involves detemining the size of large equipment, but could be used for just about any kind of similar work.

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The Sound of the Day for August 21, 2006 is a large US-made motorcycle getting ready for a cross-country tour.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 21 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 21 2006

If you need to get around town but still want to have fun, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is the sound for you. You'll save money on gas too, just make sure you stay protected and take it easy. People in cars often won't see you, so it's best to assume they won't.

If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!




The Sound of the Day for August 20, 2006 is a rubber band being stretched out and plucked until it snaps back to its original shape.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 20 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 20 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today can be made by anyone with this inexpensive, ubiquitous semi-music instrument. Just make sure not to play for too long or you might end up like this person did at the end.

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The Sound of the Day for August 19, 2006 is a pair of hedge clippers (gardening shears) being opened and closed repeatedly.

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 19 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 19 2006

Listen closely to the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. You wouldn't want to use the source of today's Sound in the house or even at school or the office. This is made strictly by something that should only be used outside. If you think you know what it could be, then answer the question on what what it would be used?

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The Sound of the Day for August 18, 2006 is a pan full of food being cooked in oil.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 18 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 18 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today should be familiar to anyone who likes the kitchen.. either as a cook or a spectator. It's also the Sound that we imagine we're hearing when we're out in hot weather for too long.

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The Sound of the Day for August 17, 2006 is a modern scooter cooling down after a long, hot commute. We're still looking into exactly what is causing this Sound... the clicking is a normal metal cooling sound. Maybe the donkey-like grunts are plastic performing a similar cooling process. Anyone know?

Friday, August 18, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 17 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 17 2006

It will probably be tough for many people to guess the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Anyone using an economical method for getting around town might recognize it. Post-rush hour on hot days is an especially well-suited time for hearing today's Sound.

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The Sound of the Day for August 16, 2006 is someone breaking CDs (or DVDs) by hand into a trash can. It's one of the only fool-proof ways to destroy unwanted data on this kind of medium. Can you think of any others?

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 16 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 16 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is heard when you need to destroy mordern data, but don't favor a more hi-tech way of achieving that goal.

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The Sound of the Day for August 15, 2006 is someone suffering from a hangover.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 15 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 15 2006

Been out drinking all night? Perhaps you neglected to take some medicine and drink plenty of water before going to sleep? Then you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today in the morning.

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The Sound of the Day for August 14, 2006 is a knife being quickly scraped back and forth across a sharpening rod.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 14 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 14 2006

Getting ready to cut some steaks? Maybe you just need to get ready to serve a few to your guests. Either way, you might be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!




The Sound of the Day for August 13, 2006 is a harmonica (or jaw harp) being rather listlessly played. Maybe we can hire a more professional player and do this one again later.

For a list of alternate names for the harmonica (and lots more information), check out the Wikipedia entry for harmonica.

Monday, August 14, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 13 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 13 2006

Tuning up for a blues gig might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today which has inherited many names over the years. If you recognize this musical instrument, can you think of any alternative names for it?

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The Sound of the Day for August 12, 2006 is a hi hat (i.e. two smaller cymbals on a stand that allows the player to raise one by lifting his or her foot off a pedal) being tapped rhythmically.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 12 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 12 2006

You've heard this Sound before if you've heard any modern pop, rock, alternative, or even country music. What kind of pervasive percussive instrument makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today?

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The Sound of the Day for August 11, 2006 is hungry fast food patron sitting in a car scarfing down some french fries.

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 11 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 11 2006

Too many Americans make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today on a regular basis. Make this Sound too often and you'll be making the sounds associated with weight loss to make up for it.

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The Sound of the Day for August 10, 2006 is a happy, satisfied cat purring very loudly.

Friday, August 11, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 10 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 10 2006

Happy pets make for happy people. There is a very happy pet heard in the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for August 9, 2006 is a pepper mill being cranked to produce fresh cracked black pepper for someone's dinner.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 9 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 9 2006

Some condiments get all the respect. The source of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is an example of the dispensing of a common table condiment that is unique from any other. If we're being just too vague, stick around to the end of the Sound for another clue!

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The Sound of the Day for August 8, 2006 is the cups, bowls, and silverware being emptied and put away from a dishwasher.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 8 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 8 2006

Finishing the process of maintaining clean eating utensils will cause some variation of the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for August 7, 2006 is someone rubbing their hands together.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 7 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 7 2006

Getting excess dirt off your hands? Or are you just a cheap movie bad guy getting ready to perform some evil scheme? Mwaaahahahhaha! Either way, you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for August 6, 2006 is someone playing (or rather, slapping) a vibraslap. If you've always wondered what kind of instrument made that sound, check out the Wikipedia entry on the vibraslap.

Monday, August 07, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 6 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 6 2006

Playing in a Brazilian rhythm combo or just having fun slapping percussive instruments might produce the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for August 5, 2006 is someone demonstrating two different speeds of a handheld hair dryer.

Sunday, August 06, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 5 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 5 2006

Getting ready for the day, many people make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. You can't leave home with a wet head, now can you?

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The Sound of the Day for August 4, 2006 is a small bell-shaped piece of metal being struck by another piece of metal. In this case, they are both small Tibetan bells from a souvenir shop.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 4 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 4 2006

No, this isn't the beginning of John Lennon's last studio record. The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today can be made by all kinds of daily activities. Don't worry too much about what made this specific Sound, but let us know what kinds of actions you might instigate that would cause this Sound.

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The Sound of the Day for August 3, 2006 is a wooden train whistle being blown a few times.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 3 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 3 2006

Transportation over the years has taken many forms. Enthusiasts of the kind found on tracks might make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today just for fun.

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The Sound of the Day for August 2, 2006 is a piece of aluminum foil being removed from its package and wadded into a ball.

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 2 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 2 2006

The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is familiar to anyone with any time spent in the modern kitchen. One of the many methods for wrapping foods, the source of today's Sound has a sharper edge than most.

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The Sound of the Day for August 1, 2006 is someone playing with a small toy fan - first by blowing on it and then by spinning it by hand and then blowing on it once again.

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 1 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - August 1 2006

Playing around with air and the devices used to harness it for fun might cause the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Even if you're a fan of the show, this one might take you for a spin.

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The Sound of the Day for July 31, 2006 is someone repeatedly using a stapler to thoroughly attach a group of papers.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - July 31 2006

Sound of the Day Podcast - July 31 2006

If you're frustrated in the workplace, or just need to really make sure a collection of papers can't be easily separated, you might make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today.

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The Sound of the Day for July 30, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is someone brushing their teeth and then rinsing afterward.