Aug 10, 202625 minS1
Are music and language really two sides of the same coin? A lullaby sung to a baby and a sentence whispered in the dark may seem like entirely different forms of expression—but could they share the same underlying...
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Acoustic World
Hosted by Marco Maiolini · science · EN
About this Podcast:
What makes music and language exclusively human? How do other animals communicate? Do they perceive melodies and rhythms as we do?Acoustic World explores the field of bioacoustics through the voices of scholars around the world. Its host, Marco Maiolini, will interview musicologists, biologists and ethologists to discover this interdisciplinary field that we meet every day without even noticing.Join us in this journey, and follow us on Instagram for the latest news about the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/acousticworldpodcastBecause the world has always spoken; we just need to listen.
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What is Acoustic World about?
What makes music and language exclusively human? How do other animals communicate? Do they perceive melodies and rhythms as we do? Acoustic World explores the field of bioacoustics through the voices of scholars around the world. Its host, Marco Maiolini, will interview musicologists, biologists and ethologists to discover this interdisciplinary field that we meet every day without even noticing.
Who hosts Acoustic World?
Acoustic World is hosted by Marco Maiolini. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
What has Acoustic World covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Music and Language: two faces of the same coin? - Patrick Savage" (10 August 2026, 25 minutes), "The hidden rules of sound - Michelle Spierings" (27 July 2026, 22 minutes), and "The hidden rules of sound - Michelle Spierings" (27 July 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Acoustic World publish?
Acoustic World publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Acoustic World?
Booking probability for Acoustic World is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Acoustic World requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Acoustic World's contact route on record: verified email.
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Marco Maiolini hosts Acoustic World, a science podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 27, 202622 minS1
<p>Do humans and animals hear sound in the same way?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Acoustic World, host Marco Maiolini speaks with Dr. Michelle Spierings, Assistant Professor at Leiden University, about how humans...
- Jul 27, 202622 minS1
Do humans and animals hear sound in the same way? In this episode of Acoustic World , host Marco Maiolini speaks with Dr. Michelle Spierings , Assistant Professor at Leiden University, about how humans and animals...
- Jul 13, 202625 minS1
<p>🐋 What can rapid clicks from the pitch-black depths of the ocean tell us?</p><p>In this episode, Professor Natacha Aguilar de Soto (Oceanographic Centre, Tenerife) explains how deep-diving beaked whales and other...
- Jul 13, 202625 minS1
🐋 What can rapid clicks from the pitch-black depths of the ocean tell us? In this episode, Professor Natacha Aguilar de Soto (Oceanographic Centre, Tenerife) explains how deep-diving beaked whales and other cetaceans...
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Episode #18
Names in the ocean - Vincent Janik
Jun 29, 202641 minS1<p>What if dolphins call each other by name?</p><p>A single whistle can travel across the vast ocean, carrying the identity of the individual who made it. In this episode, Professor Vincent Janik from the University of...
Episode #18
Names in the ocean - Vincent Janik
Jun 29, 202641 minS1What if dolphins call each other by name? A single whistle can travel across the vast ocean, carrying the identity of the individual who made it. In this episode, Professor Vincent Janik from the University of St...
Episode #17
Beneath the elephant’s feet - Angela Stöger
Jun 15, 202621 minS1<p>🐘 You may have heard the powerful trumpet of an elephant across the savannah. Are you curious to know about the secret layer of communication they use that is completely silent to human ears? </p><p>🎤 Professor...
Episode #16
Music without borders - Nori Jacoby
Jun 1, 202627 minS1<p>🎶 From the gentle melody of a lullaby to the driving rhythm of a festive celebration, music is a heartbeat of human life found in every corner of the globe. Are you curious to know if music is truly a universal...
Episode #15
A trembling World - Rachele Nieri
May 18, 202622 minS1<p>🍂 You may have watched a tiny insect climbing a stem in total silence. Are you curious to know if there is a "trembling world" of messages moving right beneath its feet? </p><p>🎤 Assistant Professor Rachele Nieri...
Episode #14
The architecture of voice - Tecumseh Fitch
May 4, 202625 minS1<p>🗣️ From speaking and singing to a sudden shout, the human voice is a powerful carrier of words, emotions, and identity. But have you ever wondered what biological architecture makes all of this possible?</p><p>🎤...
- Apr 6, 202620 minS1
<p>🌿 You may have heard the birds singing in the trees or toads croaking in a spring pond. Are you curious to know how we can use these sounds to count species without even being there?</p><p>🎤 Assistant Professor...
Episode #11
The sounds of emotions - Elodie Briefer
Mar 23, 202616 minS1<p>🚋 You may have heard the trembling voice of someone anxious or the jolly tone of a friend sharing good news. Are you curious to know if animals also express their emotions through their voices?</p><p>🎤 Associate...
Episode #10
Harsh sounds to make it clearer - David Reby
Mar 9, 202619 minS1<p>🎸 You may have heard a piercing scream in a horror movie or a deep growl in a metal track. Are you curious to know why these harsh sounds are so difficult to ignore?</p><p>🎤 Professor David Reby of the University...
Episode #9
Chatty like a fish - Clara Amorim
Feb 23, 202618 minS1<p>🐟 You may have often heard the phrase "silent like a fish". Are you curious to know if the underwater world is actually as quiet as it seems, or if there is a secret conversation happening beneath the surface...
Episode #8
Karaokers in the wild - Carel ten Cate
Feb 9, 202618 minS1<p>🦜You may have heard a parrot talk or a songbird singing a beautiful song. Are you curious to know how they are able to do that?</p><p>🎤 Professor Emeritus Carel Ten Cate of Leiden University is ready to help us...
- Jan 26, 202621 minS1
<p>❓ Have you ever wondered if a baby's cry means something? And do great apes have something similar?</p><p>🎤 Join us as Professor Florence Levrero of the University of Saint-Etienne casts a light on babies’ cries and...
- Jan 12, 202619 minS1
<p>📣What is rhythm? Is it the missing link between human music and animal calls?</p><p>🎤 Join us as Professor Andrea Ravignani of the Sapienza University of Rome explores the rhythmic world of humans and...
Episode #6
Happy holidays from Acoustic World
Dec 22, 20251 minS1<p>Acoustic World will take a few weeks off for the holidays See you all in 2026!</p>
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Angela Stöger
Professor, University of Vienna
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Jeppe Rasmussen
Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen
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Patrick Savage
Keio University and University of Auckland
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Michelle Spierings
Leiden University
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