He works in Port Townsend, which is on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, and is an advocate for quiet places.

“Today, in our isolation chambers called offices, cars and homes, where we have sound-deadening materials installed to keep out the toxic noise pollution, our lives are a lot about not listening," he said.

Listen to this special bonus episode of THE WILD, then take out your headphones, find your own quiet place, and really listen.