Whether you're into classical music, ­zydeco, punk rock or anything in-between, the genre-hopping B-Side team is ready to explain all things musical in this HowStuffWorks podcast with John Fuller and Mark Larson.

Recent episodes include:

  • When renowned musician Bernie Krauss recorded bird song, he noticed something strange -- the animals seemed to synch with one another, forming a phenomenon similar to a musical score.
  • Music in video games draws you deep into a virtual world and sets the tone for your experience. Hear some old-school video game music and discover the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sounds.
  • Today, the guitar is one of the world's most well-known and popular instruments -- but where did it come from? Learn more about the history and evolution of the guitar.
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