{"podcast":{"title":"The Sound Around Us!","slug":"the-sound-around-us-5981081","podcast_index_feed_id":5981081,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/e-music/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/e-music","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/e-music/20230120_110115_65b785c75a777379695a8c6858d37fb1.jpg","author":"E-Music","episode_count":2032,"summary":"\"Sound Around Us\" is a podcast that explores the various sounds in our environment and the impact they have on our daily lives. From the chirping of birds in a park to the hum of traffic on a busy street, the podcast delves into \"The Sound Around Us\", where the pun was most definitely intended! The program includes distinctive sounds from all around the world with a focus on allowing listeners to feel new emotions just by listening. The podcast seeks to increase listeners' awareness of how important sound is in creating our environment and to inspire people to pay closer attention to the noises they are surrounded by. Overall, music plays a huge role in our lives! Everywhere we turn, from the contemporary world to mother nature herself, we see it. Watch this space for weekly updates!","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T06:19:31.096889+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081"},"episode":{"title":"How a Skyscraper Can Dance in the Wind | The Secret Motion of Tall Buildings","slug":"how-a-skyscraper-can-dance-in-the-wind-the-secret-motion-of-tall-buildings","published_at":"2026-06-26T18:20:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081/how-a-skyscraper-can-dance-in-the-wind-the-secret-motion-of-tall-buildings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/e-music/2946090","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/182253/2946090/e-music/2026_06_26_18_16_59_7a682d93-def7-4640-b12a-506761afacce.mp3","summary":"Skyscrapers may look solid and immovable, but many of the world's tallest buildings are constantly moving. As powerful winds flow around a tower, the structure can sway several feet from side to side. Remarkably, this movement is not a flaw—it's an essential part of the engineering that keeps these massive structures safe. In this episode, we explore how skyscrapers respond to wind and why engineers intentionally design buildings to move. We dive into structural engineering, wind engineering, aerodynamics, vibration control, materials science, dynamics, tuned mass dampers, and skyscraper design. We examine how wind creates forces on tall structures, how buildings absorb and dissipate energy, and the ingenious technologies engineers use to keep occupants comfortable during storms. We also explore famous supertall towers, giant tuned mass dampers weighing hundreds of tons, and the fascinating balance between flexibility and strength that allows modern skyscrapers to survive extreme weather. If you enjoy engineering, architecture, physics, and the hidden systems that make modern cities possible, this episode is for you. Start your own podcast today with RSS: https://rss.com/?via=71219c 🛒 Zivolife - Exclusive patented superfood! 💰 Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: SOUND https://promocode.to/zivolife/sound-j81 🛒 LiQure - Gummies that help prevent hangovers 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SOUND https://promocode.to/liqure/sound-52k 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SOUND https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sound-txm #Skyscrapers #StructuralEngineering #WindEngineering #Architecture #Engineering #Physics #TallBuildings #TunedMassDamper #EngineeringPodcast #ModernCities #Infrastructure #STEM #EngineeringInsights #BuildingDesign #UrbanEngineering","meta_description":"Skyscrapers may look solid and immovable, but many of the world's tallest buildings are constantly moving. As powerful winds flow around a tower, the stru…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":871,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-sound-around-us-5981081/episodes/how-a-skyscraper-can-dance-in-the-wind-the-secret-motion-of-tall-buildings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081/how-a-skyscraper-can-dance-in-the-wind-the-secret-motion-of-tall-buildings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}