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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages

NYTMAG Sonic Voyages

The New York Times Magazine

This podcast of audio stories from around the world accompanies the September 23, 2018 print issue of The New York Times Magazine. To see images from the issue, visit nytimes.com/voyages. All audio was produced and edited by Kara Oehler.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best NYTMAG Sonic Voyages episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to NYTMAG Sonic Voyages for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite NYTMAG Sonic Voyages episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

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09/21/18 • 3 min

Kilauea is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii. This spring and summer, it erupted, and ribbons of molten orange lava flowed down to the sea, destroying homes and burning through the forest. It’s a spectacular, cataclysmic sight, and the sounds that it makes are strange and surprising. Photographs by Philip Montgomery. Field recordings by Jeremiah Lofgreen.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Iceland

Iceland

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09/21/18 • 7 min

Iceland is defined by its complex hydrology — gigantic waterfalls, explosive geysers, burbling mud pots, cracking ice lagoons, natural pools where people congregate — and the isle is full of noises. Photo illustrations by Matthew Brandt. Field recordings by Anna Friz and Konrad Korabiewski.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Maromizaha Forest, Madagascar

Maromizaha Forest, Madagascar

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09/21/18 • 1 min

Indris, the largest living lemurs, are known for their high-pitched cries, which paired males and females make in tandem. They mate for life, and as they grow closer over time, their songs become more and more coordinated. Photograph by Piotr Naskrecki. Field recordings by the Ethology Lab at the University of Turin.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Atacama Desert, Chile

Atacama Desert, Chile

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09/21/18 • 3 min

The salt flats in northern Chile are among the most arid and empty places on Earth. But they’re not silent. As the temperature changes throughout the day, the earth’s crust begins to crack, with a strange groaning and heaving and clanking. Photographs and photo illustration (night) by Thierry Cohen. Field recordings by Bethan and Robert Kellough.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - New York

New York

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09/21/18 • 1 min

For humans, this city is inescapably noisy. Traffic, heavy machinery, yells, honks — it never stops. But for rats, the soundscape can be calm, quiet, punctuated only by their loopy cries. Photograph by Dina Litovsky. Field recordings by Brian House.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Fishlake National Forest, Utah

Fishlake National Forest, Utah

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09/21/18 • 2 min

One of the largest single organisms anywhere is the Pando clone, a gigantic grove of linked aspen trees that all grew from the same tiny seed and remain connected by a shared root system. There are more than 40,000 trees, and when the wind blows through them, it makes an unforgettably loud whisper. Photographs by Karine Laval. Field recordings by Jeff Rice.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

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09/21/18 • 2 min

Our senses of smell and taste are inextricably linked to memory. Sound can be just as transportive. For Lagotians, the singular sounds of the Ojuelegba bus station capture the distinctive energy and bustle of their native city. Photograph by Yagazie Emezi. Field recordings by Pius Fatoke.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Northern Italy

Northern Italy

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09/21/18 • 2 min

Many of the mountain villages of northern Italy have teleferica systems to bring firewood and other supplies down from the mountaintops in containers. The wires that they travel on have a simple purpose — but put your ear to them, and you’ll hear something magical. Photograph by Awoiska van der Molen. Field recordings by Jez Riley French.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

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09/21/18 • 3 min

In the coral reefs around Lameshur Bay, scientists are studying the soundscapes of the underwater ecosystem. Over time, their recordings will help them better understand reef biodiversity and health. Photographs by Benjamin Lowy. Field recordings by Ashlee Lillis and the Sensory Ecology and Bioacoustics Lab at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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NYTMAG Sonic Voyages - Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, India

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, India

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09/21/18 • 2 min

With their thick walls and huge domes, some of the world’s noted mausoleums have incredible acoustics. In India, Gol Gumbaz is famous for its tremendous reverberations. Tourists come from all over to hear their voices carry for what feels like an eternity in this majestic, moody space. Photographs by Dhruv Malhotra. Field recordings by Asheesh Pandya.

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FAQ

How many episodes does NYTMAG Sonic Voyages have?

NYTMAG Sonic Voyages currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does NYTMAG Sonic Voyages cover?

The podcast is about News, Photography, Journalism, Podcasts and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on NYTMAG Sonic Voyages?

The episode title 'Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on NYTMAG Sonic Voyages?

The average episode length on NYTMAG Sonic Voyages is 4 minutes.

When was the first episode of NYTMAG Sonic Voyages?

The first episode of NYTMAG Sonic Voyages was released on Sep 21, 2018.

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