Explore the defining moments that shaped humanity's experience of sound, in this episode of Inside The Lab: Moments in Audio. From the first attempts to capture a voice to the digital revolution, we trace the cultural and technological milestones that changed how we listen.

Highlights include:

• Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville: Creator of the first ever recorded sound, though it couldn't be played back.
• Thomas Edison's Phonograph: The invention that made sound permanent and revolutionised communication.
• Radio’s Golden Age: How the airwaves became a central part of daily life, from drama to news.
• Historic Speeches & Performances: Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech, The Beatles’ legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and the Nixon tapes.
• The Moon Landing: The moment humanity first heard itself on another world.
• The iPod & the 2020s: How portable digital audio reshaped culture and opened a new frontier for sound.

Join us as we dive into the stories behind the recordings that defined eras, celebrated voices, and changed the way the world listened.

Welcome to Inside The Lab a podcast by The Narration Labs exploring creativity, ideas, and the craft of storytelling through sound.

In this short introduction, we set the tone for what this space is about: concept experiments, behind-the-scenes insights, and thoughtful conversations around audio, culture, and innovation. Inside The Lab is where ideas are tested, narratives are shaped, and curiosity is encouraged.

This episode outlines what to expect from the show, why it exists, and who it’s for; curious minds and creative thinkers interested in how ideas are built, refined, and brought to life through sound.

Episode 1 drops soon.