Best ASA Publications Podcasts (2024)

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Ultrasound Transducers for Measuring Martian Wind Speeds 14:39

5h ago14:39

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We have yet to fully understand the wind on Mars, even though it transfers heat, momentum, and molecules from the surface. Traditionally, heat loss and motion detectors have been used to measure wind speeds. Robert D. White (Tufts University) discusses his team's work on ultrasound transducers that may offer a more precise way to measure turbulent …

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Acousto-Optics: Sensing Sound with Light 19:17

24h ago19:17

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In this episode, we dive into the world of acousto-optics, where light is used to visualize and measure sound-- particularly acoustic phenomena that are difficult to observe. Samuel Verburg (Technical University of Denmark) and Kenji Ishikawa (NTT Communication) share the history of this field of research, as well as discuss modern day applications…

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Episode 45: Veteran Entrepreneurs-Interview with Kevin Croteau of HotSpring Spas of Music City 50:14

1M ago50:14

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We are blessed and honored to have some remarkable partnerships that help us further our mission. One such partner of the Foundation is HotSpring Spas of Music City. Owned and operated by brothers Dennis and Kevin Croteau, they have been tremendous supporters over the years of WWIA and the Purple Heart Heroes we proudly serve. Today, WWIA Founder a…

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New Research Roundup: Music as Noise, Instruments as Dynamic Sound Sources, and Modeling Piano Soundboards 57:34

22d ago57:34

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This episode highlights three recent articles from the field of musical acoustics. First, we talk to Elvira Brattico (Aarhus University) about her research into what causes a person to experience music as noise. Next, Stefan Weinzierl (Technical University of Berlin) discusses how a musician's movement during a performance will impact the notes lis…

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Episode 44: Interview with Hall of Fame and Legendary Angler: Joe Bucher 55:01

30d ago55:01

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WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee and Legendary Angler Joe Bucher to the WWIA Podcast. Joe is one of the most highly regarded multispecies fishing authorities in the outdoor business trade, having been an on-camera talent for 24 years. While his specialty is arguably muskies, Joe is equal…

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Why don't speech recognition systems understand African American English? 17:18

2M ago17:18

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Most people have encountered speech recognition software in their day-to-day lives, whether through personal digital assistants, auto transcription, or other such modern marvels. As the technology advances, though, it still fails to understand speakers of African American English (AAE). In this episode, we talk to Michelle Cohn (Google Research and…

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Episode 43: Spinning Plates with WWIA Founder and CEO-John McDaniel 26:24

2M ago26:24

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Most of us would agree that we live in a day and age where the pace of life is just blistering. Considering that we only have so much time and energy to give, deciding how and what we will devote our time and energy toward is all-important. In today’s episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, addresses this topic and provide…

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Student Paper Competition: Emotions of Drums, Acoustic Black Holes, Ocean Noise, and More! 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

This episode, we talk to a new round of POMA Student Paper Competition winners from the 185th ASA Meeting in Sydney about their exciting research endeavors: - An analysis of how drums convey emotion - A method to assess stress caused by vibration in acoustic black holes - An improved estimator for background noise in underwater signals - A model to…

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Episode 42: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA Guide: Asa Barrett 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

Today, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, shares a wonderful conversation with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA Guide, Mr. Asa Barrett. Asa has been an avid outdoorsman since a young age. He grew up in a rural town outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather at the family ranch, and also worked as a guide for a Hog Hunt…

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Measuring the Big Impact Vibration Has on Tiny Microphones 38:05

3M ago38:05

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The tiny microphones used inside hearing aids can be very sensitive to vibration of the device, resulting in annoying feedback. Testing how sensitive these microphones are to vibration has been a problem that plagued engineers. In this episode, we talk to Charles King and Chris Monti of Knowles Electronics about their innovation to measure micropho…

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Episode 41: Interview with WWIA Event Host- Dan Bevevino of the Western Pennsylvania Events 45:29

4M ago45:29

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Our WWIA events could not take place were it not for the generosity and selfless efforts of so many remarkable Hosts across North America. Today, we are honored to introduce you to one of our WWIA event Hosts that has been helping facilitate healing and recovery in the lives of our Heroes for over a decade! WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welc…

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We Don't All Talk the Same: Teaching Linguistic Diversity 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Speech Science courses are a key component to the curriculum within a variety of disciplines, but coursework is frequently lacking in terms of representation of those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In this episode, we talk to Melissa Baese-Berk (University of Chicago) and Paul Reed (University of Alabama), about why it's so imp…

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Lincoln Center and the Greatest Acoustic Failure of the 20th Century 44:38

4M ago44:38

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In the aftermath of World War II, New York City wanted to built a new home for its orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and secure its place a cultural center of the world. In this episode, we talk to the Paul H. Scarbrough (Akustiks, LLC) about where these plans went awry and the multiple renovations over many decades to fix the hall. Read the as…

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Episode 40: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA Guide: Jason Gaudette 47:43

4M ago47:43

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It is an honor to introduce you to some of America’s remarkable combat-wounded veterans. Sharing their stories and experiences with all of you is a high privilege. This week on the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes an outstanding Purple Heart Hero to the broadcast, Mr. Jason Gaudette. Jason proudly served in the United Stat…

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Episode 39: Interview with Purple Heart Hero & WWIA Associate: Greg Brazinski 31:56

5M ago31:56

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We have another exceptional guest on this episode of the WWIA Podcast. WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel is honored to share some time and a wonderful conversation with one of America’s tremendous Purple Heart Heroes, Mr. Greg Brazinsky. Greg recently retired from the United States Army after proudly serving for 20 years as a Combat Engineer. Gre…

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Deep Faking Room Impulse Responses 23:22

5M ago23:22

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It's not always feasible to measure the sound field generated by an acoustic source; instead, scientists have to model to come up with a best guess for the missing pieces of the sound field. In this episode, we talk to Efren Fernandez-Grande and Xenofon Karakonstantis (Technical University of Denmark) about their new machine learning method to reco…

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Late Night Mystery Calls in the Mariana Archipelago 13:07

5M ago13:07

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While analyzing acoustic data from the Mariana Archipelago, Angela Szesciorka (Oregon State University) noticed something funny: a signal unlike any other she'd seen. It showed up over and over, and only seemed to occur at night. In this episode, we talk to Szesciorka about this mystery call and what animal possibly made it. Associated paper: Angel…

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Conservation Bioacoustics: Listening to the Heartbeat of the Earth 42:12

5M ago42:12

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Recent advances in technology have allowed scientists to gather larger quantities of acoustic data from locations more remote than ever before. As a result, the study of animal sounds can be used to inform species or habitat conservation and natural resource management practices in new and exciting ways. In this episode, we talk to Aaron Rice of Co…

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What is an acoustic metamaterial? 24:54

6M ago24:54

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Metamaterials have been a hot topic in the acoustics community since the late 1990s, but there's no consensus among researchers as to what a metamaterial actually is or when they first came about. Christina Naify (University of Texas - Austin) took a deep dive into the literature about metamaterials and then posed the question to an audience of res…

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Episode 38: Veteran Suicide 46:08

6M ago46:08

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This episode of the WWIA Podcast is all-important as we shine a light on the issue of veteran suicide. Veterans having faithfully served and defended our country are too often lost to suicide. It’s not only tragic, but also unacceptable. As United States citizens and supporters of our military, we have a duty to help these remarkable veterans overc…

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Quiet Down! Lowering the Recommended Occupational Noise Exposure Limit 21:25

6M ago21:25

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) recommended exposure limit for occupational noise is often cited as the upper limit for loudness in all situations-- but that's not actually the case. Worse, the limit may not even fit modern ears, which face a barrage of loud sound in and out of the workplace, starting at an early…

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Speech research methods and gender-diverse speakers 16:33

7M ago16:33

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Traditionally, speech researchers have asked participants to classify speakers on a binary scale for gender. However, as our understanding of gender changes, so must our research methods. In this episode, we talk to Brandon Merritt (University of Texas - El Paso) about their research into updating research protocols to better encompass a diversity …

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Episode 37: Veteran Entrepreneurs-Interview with Brett Baker of VAUSA 1:06:33

7M ago1:06:33

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WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel continues his veteran entrepreneur series as he welcomes Brett Baker to the program. Brett is a retired Army Ranger, husband, father of two, and the co-founder and visionary of VAUSA. VAUSA creates meaningful jobs and community for military families through strategically building remote teams for veteran and fait…

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How well can infants distinguish unfamiliar voices? 10:52

7M ago10:52

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Infants can distinguish caregivers' and other familiar voices early in life, and can even tell the difference between two unfamiliar female voices. In this episode, we talk to Madeleine Yu (University of Toronto) about her research into infants' ability to distinguish the voices of unfamiliar male speakers. Associated paper: Madeleine E. Yu, Natali…

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Episode 36: On Leadership and Mentors-Interview with Major General (Retired) Douglas Crissman 1:29:03

7M ago1:29:03

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We have an exceptional episode for you today as WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes a close friend and a true American Patriot to the podcast, General Douglas Crissman. Doug is a West Point graduate, having served more than 33 years in the Army, retiring as a Major General in 2021. Doug earned a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from …

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What is silence? 40:43

8M ago40:43

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More precisely, is silence the absence of sound? (What is sound, anyway?) In this episode, we get a little philosophical, talking with Bill Yost (Arizona State University) about what sound is and the role perception plays in our understanding of sound and silence. Associated paper: William A. Yost. "What is silence? Therefore, what is sound?" J. Ac…

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Episode 35: WWIA 2023 Year In Review 39:15

8M ago39:15

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2023 is in the books, and it has been another outstanding year of serving, honoring, and changing the lives of America’s combat-wounded veterans. On this first episode of the New Year, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel provides us with WWIA’s year in review. John gives an overview of the Foundation’s mission throughout 2023, including some of the…

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Episode 34: Interview with Purple Heart Hero John Samuels 39:28

9M ago39:28

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WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel recorded this episode on location at WWIA’s Northern Healing Center, Camp Hackett, in Phillips, Wisconsin. This recording was done at the conclusion of the 17th Annual Camp Hackett event in late October of 2023 and features one of the remarkable Purple Heart Heroes that attended the event, Mr. John Samuels. John …

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Wait, What's That?: Weird Data in Underwater Acoustics 46:46

9M ago46:46

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Oftentimes, when a scientist studying underwater acoustics begins an experiment, they have a specific goal in mind... but then there's a bloop or a crackle they don't expect, or the instruments are saying the ocean floor is at 500 meters instead of 5,000 meters like all the charts say, or a rogue pod of dolphins has caused measurements to go awry. …

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Episode 33: Interview with Eric Martinez, Owner and CEO of Pursuit Energy 55:29

9M ago55:29

55:29

WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes Mr. Eric Martinez. Eric is the Owner & CEO for Old Dogs New Tricks, LLC - a product development and marketing company that owns a portfolio of consumer-packaged goods products that includes energy drinks (Pursuit Energy), energy shots & powders, ready-to-drink & packaged coffee, beef and game jerky and d…

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Student Paper Competition: Chicago 1:19:00

9M ago1:19:00

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Another meeting, another round of amazing student research! This episode, we talk to winners of the POMA Student Paper Competition from the 184th meeting of the ASA about their research into using machine learning to model concert hall reverberation time, the effect of clear speech on memory, noise from the Atlas-V rocket launch, the bridge force e…

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Episode 32: Veteran Entrepreneurs-Interview with Charlie Buntin of Cigars on the Boulevard 46:48

9M ago46:48

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WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes Mr. Charlie Buntin to the WWIA Podcast. Charlie is a veteran entrepreneur, a retired Army Major, having proudly served our country from 2004 through 2016. Charlie began his military journey as a former member of the Tennessee Army National Guard, before attending the University of Tennessee at Martin wh…

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Exploring Timbre of Stradivari Violins 42:21

10M ago42:21

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Why is the sound quality of some violins preferred over others? In this episode, we talk to Carlo Andrea Rozzi (National Research Council of Italy) and Massimo Grassi (University of Padova) about the myth surrounding Stradivari violins as well as their research into the aspects of violin timbre that cause listeners to prefer one instrument to anoth…

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Episode 31: Interview with "Jello" John Everett of Team Erie (Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Fishing Event) 44:41

10M ago44:41

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We’ve got another outstanding episode for you today as WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel proudly introduces us to a man who has gone above and beyond in his passion and pursuit to honor and serve America’s combat-wounded veterans. Today, we welcome Mr. John Everett, affectionately known as “Jello" John to the WWIA Podcast. John has been a central…

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Optimizing Concrete Floors for Building Acoustics 19:10

10M ago19:10

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The manufacturing and production of concrete construction building materials creates roughly 10% of global carbon emissions. As a result, architectural engineers are trying to find new ways to reduce the amount of concrete used in their buildings. Less concrete, though, can lead to some major ramifications in terms of the acoustics of a built space…

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Episode 30: Interview with Audie "Rock" Murphy: Host of the Murphy Family & Friends Mississippi Hog Hunt & Co-Host of the Saltgrass Lodge Red Fishing Event 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

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We love introducing you to some of the remarkable people that are a part of our WWIA friends, family, and support network. We have had the honor of meeting and forming lasting relationships with so many outstanding American patriots who selflessly give of their time, talents, charitable donations, and life experiences. We could not accomplish and e…

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Considering Classroom Soundscapes for Young Students 19:19

11M ago19:19

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The sound environment of a classroom can significantly impact the experience of students, particularly for young learners. Yet most research on primary school classroom acoustics has focused solely on removing all sound, even though some sounds may be beneficial to young students’ experience. In this interview, we talk to Chiara Visentin (Universit…

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Episode 29: Interview with WWIA Senior Outdoor Instructor and Advisor, Dixon Gunther and WWIA Science Advisor, Dr. Keith Tidball 1:04:00

11M ago1:04:00

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WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel is proud to welcome two outstanding American Patriots to the WWIA Podcast, Mr. Dixon Gunther and Dr. Keith Tidball. They are both avid outdoorsman and proudly serve as WWIA Advisors, Dixon as our Senior Outdoor Instructor & Advisor, and Keith as our Science Advisor. Dixon Gunther is a retired United States Army C…

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Discovery of Sound in the Sea 23:51

11M ago23:51

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Started after a mysterious beaching of beaked whales and dolphins, Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS, https://dosits.org/) has been providing educational content to the public about the science of underwater sound for over 20 years. In this episode, we talk to Kathleen Vigness-Raposa (Inspire Environmental) and Holly Morin (University of Rhode …

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Music Mixing for Listeners with Hearing Impairment 17:19

12M ago17:19

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Musical mixes are typically created with normal-hearing listeners’ preferences in mind. How do the preferences of listeners with hearing impairment differ, though? In this episode, we talk to Aravindan Joseph Benjamin and Kai Siedenburg (University of Oldenburg) about their recent article, which explores how various spectrum- and level-based mixing…

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Episode 28: Interview with Purple Heart Hero, WWIA Guide, & Host of the SD Archery Antelope Hunt: Crystal Masek 53:19

12M ago53:19

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On today’s episode, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel is honored to spend time talking with an incredible American Patriot and Hero. Crystal Masek is a Purple Heart recipient, WWIA Guide, and Host of the Inaugural Rocky Point Recreation Area South Dakota Archery Antelope Hunt. Crystal proudly served in the Army Reserves for twenty-six years and i…

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An Acoustician's Guide to SciCom 34:05

12M ago34:05

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In this episode, we talk to the ASA's very own Keeta Jones, the Education and Outreach Coordinator, about science communication: everything from common mistakes scientists make when talking to others about their research, to how to communicate to different types of audiences, to a bevy of tips and tricks you can use when sharing your work with othe…

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Episode 27: Interview with Dennis Reynolds and Shelley Cohen: Hosts of the DoubleCreek Lodge Tennessee Events 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

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On today’s episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, spends some time talking with two incredible American patriots, Dennis Reynolds and Shelley Cohen. Dennis and Shelley have been tremendous supporters of the Foundation, hosting 3 different WWIA events annually at their beautiful DoubleCreek Lodge in Tennessee. They current…

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Do shrews echolocate? 14:06

1y ago14:06

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We know that dolphins and bats echolocate, but less is known about the ultrasonic vocalizations of other animals-- including the northern short-tailed shrew. Some suggest they don’t even make ultrasonic vocalizations at all, but instead produce noise when they move. In this episode, Valerie Eddington and Laura Kloepper (both currently at University…

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Episode 26: Interview with WWIA Supporter: Chris DeMik of the New Lenox American Legion Thomas E. Hartung Post 1977 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, introduces us to one of the Foundations premiere partners and friends, Mr. Chris DeMik. Chris is a part of the American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977 in New Lenox, Illinois. The American Legion Thomas E. Hartung Post 1977 are a WWIA Medal of Honor recipient, having d…

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Reconsidering Classic Ideas in Speech Communication 55:17

1y ago55:17

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Most researchers know the seminal articles that have impacted their field. Sometimes, though, the research in those articles can get misinterpreted or exaggerated, and those misunderstandings can take hold and reappear year after year. In this episode, we talk to the editors of the Special Issue on Reconsidering Classic Ideas in Speech Communicatio…

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Episode 25: Purple Heart Day-The History of the Purple Heart 7:50

1y ago7:50

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Today is National Purple Heart Day, a day where we recognize and honor the tremendous service and sacrifice of those brave men and women who have earned the Purple Heart Medal as a result of being wounded on the battlefield or having paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives while in service to our country. On this special episode of the WWIA Po…

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Episode 24: Interview with WWIA Host: Scott Samuels of the Eagle River Muskie Chal-Lunge 47:56

1y ago47:56

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On today’s episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, is honored to introduce us to one of our phenomenal event Hosts, Mr. Scott Samuels. Scott has been proudly serving and honoring our Purple Heart Heroes at his stellar event, the Eagle River Muskie Chal-Lunge. Scott, along with his tremendous and generous community of frien…

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Quieter Airplane Landings 11:58

1y ago11:58

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The annoyance caused by airplane noise can have adverse effects on those living near airports. Can anything be done when the plane lands to mitigate the noise? In this episode, we talk to Anders Johansson (Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden) about his research into how airplane configuration and weather may affect landing noise. Associated paper…

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Episode 23: Interview with WWIA Host: Roy McKenzie of the North Dakota Wild Pheasant Hunt 45:22

1y ago45:22

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On this episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes Mr. Roy McKenzie to the program. Roy resides in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and is the founder and owner of 4 Bulls Meats, Seafood, & Deli. Roy has been in the meat and butchery business for over 35 years and has the distinct honor of having won four National Beef Sta…

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