A couple of quick notes before we start the show. First, this episode is best experienced in a

quiet place using good headphones. But if you can't do that, I won't judge. The show still stands

on its own. You just might not get the physical reaction. And that brings me to point number two.

We're talking about a subject that could possibly give you a physical reaction. Don't worry, it's perfectly safe

and can happen without anyone around you knowing, but you'll need to be really relaxed in order

for it to happen. We've put lots of opportunities in this episode to trigger it, and I encourage you

to actively think about it and try to experience it. Okay, here we go. Hello, my name is Maria and I'm here to tell you about ASMR.

You're listening to 20,000 Hertz. I'm Dallas Taylor.

Autonomous, sensory, meridian response. It's a pleasant, tingling feeling that you experience when you hear unique soft voices

or hear certain soothing sounds, such as tapping.

Or both, like sounds of you whispering and brushing your hair.

Depending on your age and internet consumption,

you either already know exactly what ASMR is,

or you have absolutely no idea what's happening right now.

ASMR is basically sounds that trigger almost a tingling sensation for people.

That's Jai Berger, a sound designer here at DeFacto Sound.

Sometimes it's like on the top of their head or like in the back of their neck, but it also

can be used just for as a relaxation tool.

And certain sounds are different triggers for different people.

And honestly it feels pleasurable, which is, I feel uncomfortable saying that, but it

does.

That's Colin DeVarney, also a sound designer here at DeFacto.

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