The basic conflict between scientist and journalist is that each wants to tell a story—but not necessarily the same story. Can they agree on a version that grabs and holds the attention of most people but is still true to the science? Despite the risks of being portrayed inaccurately, should researchers make an effort to talk to the press? This talk will address these questions by synthesizing a series of interviews conducted with two acoustics professionals who have had significant media exposure, a print journalist, a radio journalist, and an academic specializing in science journalism.