THE SHOW
Hi! I'm Mike. I'm fascinated by sound and all the things related to it. That’s what my podcast is about: the science, theory, culture, philosophy, technology, and people behind all things audio.

There’s probably some pretty specific, and maybe even intimidating, stuff that comes to mind when you hear “podcast about sound”, but I like to think Reasonably Sound is a show about sound for people who don’t think they'd like a show about sound.

Beyond music, acoustics, and physics, Reasonably Sound is about understanding how audio contributes to our understanding of the world. On the show I've talked about what a scream is, but also how screams function in entertainment, specifically music versus movies. I've discussed the history of a particular movie sound effect, the "braaam" (which you probably know best from Inception), as well as the long and exceptionally involved controversy regarding its authorship. Where do accents come from? Why do people slur their speech when they're drunk?

I don’t want to put too fine a point on it, but maybe you're catching on to why the show is called Reasonably Sound? :D

THIS PATREON
I make RS all by my lonesome (with occasional help from kind and patient friends). At its start, the show was distributed by big media org who was rad, but we mutually decided to part ways. Now its just me... so I appreciate all the help I can get!

First and foremost: hosting and internet services have to be paid for, as well as studio upkeep and general Costs of Doing Business. It would be great to be able to afford some fancy outside-my-own-library research materials every once in a while, and to be able to pay an expert or artist for their time if they help out on an episode.

Eventually I hope to widen RS' scope: hire a producer here and there, do more traveling, have more guests, incorporate more custom audio work, and even figure out how to expand beyond the podcasts into live events and meetups. I always want RS to be improving, and I'd love nothing more than if I could do that with your help.

However you want to do that is endlessly appreciated. Even if its just listening to the show, it means the world to me. But if you happen to have a buck or two to spare to support the show, and help it grow: it really makes a difference. There’s no shortage of stuff out there asking for your attention, and hard earned cash, I’m honored you’d toss any portion of either my way.