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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing
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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing

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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing

Today in 1921, the birthday of Sheb Wooley, who had a hit song in the 50s called the “Purple People Eater" and is believed to be the guy who gave a scream that's been featured in hundreds of movies: the Wilhelm Scream.

By Brady Carlson|2024-12-07T20:54:52-05:00April 10, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: food, food history, Gerald Ford, movie history, movies, Sheb Wooley, sound effects, tamales, Wilhelm Scream|

Ora Nichols Took Radio Sound Effects To The Next Level
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Ora Nichols Took Radio Sound Effects To The Next Level

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Ora Nichols Took Radio Sound Effects To The Next Level

Today is National Radio Day, so it's a good day to talk about one of the legends of old-time radio: sound effects virtuoso Ora Nichols.

By Brady Carlson|2024-12-10T08:32:36-05:00August 20, 2021|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: green tech, plants, radio, sound, sound effects, women's history|