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Ear Plugs (recorded live at Hay Festival)

Ear Plugs (recorded live at Hay Festival)

Sliced Bread
Jul 4, 2024 32 min
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<p>Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?</p><p>In this special edition of Sliced Bread, recorded at the Hay Festival in South Wales, Greg Foot investigates the newer style of ear plugs. He's joined by listener Marni who's seen adverts for brands like Loop, which promise to protect your hearing at higher volumes while still allowing you to enjoy music at gigs. Other models in their range claim to give you better focus, shutting out extraneous noise but still allowing you to hear conversation. Or, in the case of their 'Quiet' model, sleep better.</p><p>As ever Greg's joined by two experts to deep-dive into the science and find out if the evidence backs up the marketing claims. And with the help of a special dummy head fitted with microphones, they carry out a series of tests to hear the difference between traditional foam ear plugs and the newer models. </p><p>If you have seen a wonder product that claims to make you happier, healthier or greener and want to know if it is SB or BS then please do send it over on email to sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or drop us a message or voicenote on Whatsapp to 07543 306807</p><p>PRESENTER: Greg Foot PRODUCERS: Kate Holdsworth and Simon Hoban</p>

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