{"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":"The Hidden Life of Plastic | Manufacturing, Chemistry & The Material That Changed the World","slug":"the-hidden-life-of-plastic-manufacturing-chemistry-the-material-that-changed-the-world","published_at":"2026-06-04T22:48:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081/the-hidden-life-of-plastic-manufacturing-chemistry-the-material-that-changed-the-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sound-around-us-5981081","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/e-music/2887862","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/182253/2887862/e-music/2026_06_04_22_46_36_890c6dea-013d-4fe2-b6d4-d2d09a70d4c5.mp3","summary":"Plastic is one of the most influential materials ever created, shaping nearly every aspect of modern life through its use in packaging, healthcare, transportation, electronics, construction, and countless everyday products. In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of plastic, from petroleum and raw chemical feedstocks to the massive manufacturing systems that transform them into the materials surrounding us every day. What appears to be a simple bottle, container, or product is actually the result of complex chemistry, engineering, and global industrial infrastructure. This episode dives into polymer science, chemical engineering, industrial manufacturing, recycling systems, materials science, product design, sustainability challenges, and the innovations driving the future of plastics. We also explore how plastic revolutionized modern civilization, why it became so widely used, and the engineering challenges involved in balancing performance, cost, durability, and environmental impact. If you enjoy engineering discussions, manufacturing, chemistry, and the hidden systems powering everyday life, 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 #Plastic #Engineering #Manufacturing #Chemistry #MaterialsScience #Technology #EngineeringPodcast #IndustrialEngineering #Science #EngineeringInsights #ModernEngineering #STEM #PolymerScience #Innovation #EngineeringExp…","meta_description":"Plastic is one of the most influential materials ever created, shaping nearly every aspect of modern life through its use in packaging, healthcare, transp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1588,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-sound-around-us-5981081/episodes/the-hidden-life-of-plastic-manufacturing-chemistry-the-material-that-changed-the-world/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/the-hidden-life-of-plastic-manufacturing-chemistry-the-material-that-changed-the-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}