Surprisingly Awesome

Journey with us back in time - but also forward in time because this is a new episode, revisiting old topics.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme song is by Nicholas Britell.  Our ad music is by Build Buildings. We were edited this week by Annie-Rose Strasser. We were produced by Christine Driscoll, Kalila Holt,Elizabeth Kulas, and Rachel Ward.Rikki Novetsky provided production assistance. Additional music for this episode came from The Brotherhood.Andrew Dunn mixed the episode.Did you have fun with Wendy? Subscribe to Science Vs. so you don't miss the first episode, out July 28!Intern for Reply All!SponsorseBaySpotifySquarespace

John Hodgman learns that the advantage of extinct hockey is that it can't break your heart.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme song is by Nicholas Britell.  Our ad music is by Build Buildings. We were edited this week by Annie-Rose Strasser. We were produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward.Isabel Angel, Misha Euceph, Piers Gelly, Elizabeth Kulas, Kyle McAuley, and Rikki Novetsky provided production assistance. Additional music for this episode came from Podington Bear and Lux Finite.Andrew Dunn mixed the episode.NotesAfter you listen to the episode, take a look at John's new logo, designed by Peter Good.If you're curious, here's the article that helped us track down the hipster.SponsorseBaySquarespace

To all the haters, and all the doubters, we told you we could make anything awesome.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. Andrew Dunn mixed the episode.This episode was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Alex Blumberg, and produced by Rachel Ward and Kalila Holt. Lily Ames, Isabel Angel, Jacob Cruz, James Green, and Kyle McAuley provided production assistance.Here's the Bill Blankschaen post about how Jesus gets to say I told you so.We're still taking your I Told You So stories!  Email us a voice memo about a time you were right, and someone else was wrong, at itoldyouso@gimletmedia.com.  Keep it to around a minute.SponsorEeroWealthsimple

Yo mama so fat we did a whole podcast about her.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser, and produced by Rachel Ward and Kalila Holt.   Isabel Angell, Jacob Cruz, James Green, Katie Klocksin and Tarek Fouda provided production assistance.  Zac Schmidt and Austin Thompson mixed the episode.SponsorsFordWealthsimple

Adam and Adam get chased out of a mattress store.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings.  Original music in this episode was composed by Trouble Books, and Nick DePrey and Louis Weeks.This episode was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser, and produced by Rachel Ward and Kalila Holt.  Isabel Angell, Jacob Cruz, Emma Jacobs and Robyn Wholey provided production assistance.Special thanks to Karla Webb at the Bienenstock Furniture Library, Peter McCarthy at the University of South Wales, Sandy Jap at Emory University, author of Partnering with the Frenemy, Dave Perry at FurnitureToday, and Kevin Purdy at The Sweethome.SponsorsFordSquarespace

The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell.  Our ad music is by Build Buildings.  Nick DePrey and Louis Weeks composed original music for this week's episode.This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg and Annie-Rose Strasser.  It was produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward.  It was mixed by David Herman with assistance from Matthew Boll.  Robyn Wholey provided production assistance. Special thanks to Jacob Cruz and Isabel Angell. Additional thanksto Peter Toohey at the University of Calgary, Richard Wolff at the New School, and Mary Mann, author of the upcoming book “Yawn.”  Gillian Tett’s very good book is “The Silo Effect: The Peril of Expertise and the Promise of Breaking Down Barriers.”SponsorsFordAudible

What one idea from music theory can tell us about culture, biology, math, physics and The Simpsons.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell.Our ad music is by Build Buildings.This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg and Annie-Rose Strasser.  It was produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward.  It was mixed by Matthew Boll.Eric Mennel and Robyn Wholey provided production assistance. Special thanks to Emma Jacobs.SponsorsFordSquarespace

The greatest love story ever told: humans and rats with wings.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. Our credits theme was composed by Cobey Bienert and Jacob Boll, featuring Kevin Sparks, and produced by Matthew Boll. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, and Annie-Rose Strasser.  It was produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward.  It was mixed by Andrew Dunn.  Jacob Cruz, Christine Driscoll and Emile Klein provided production assistance. Special thanks to Courtney Humphries, Andrew Blechman and Sarah Lohman.SponsorsFordSquarespace

The world in a cup of pudding - or rather, 12,000 cups of pudding. The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, and Annie-Rose Strasser. It was produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward. It was mixed by David Herman. Emma Jacobs, Andrew Norton, Jacob Cruz and the Block House in Austin, Texas provided production assistance. Special thanks to Steve Belkin, Gary Leff, Mara Lederman, Conor Henderson and Michael McCall. Sponsors Casper Ford Squarespace

If you want perfect stickiness, look to gecko feet - not a crayfish straightjacket. The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg and Caitlin Kenney, and produced by Rachel Ward and Kalila Holt, with help from Emma Jacobs, Jacob Cruz, Laura Sims, and was mixed by Andrew Dunn. Special thanks to Jody Roberts at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. Sponsors Mack Weldon Squarespace NatureBox

The epic struggle of parents versus kids. Yummy versus gross. Humans versus broccoli! The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg and produced by Travis Larchuk and Rachel Ward, with help from Emma Jacobs and Caitlin Kenney. Andrew Dunn mixed the episode. Sponsors Mack Weldon Casper Audible.com

Just because it has the word "interest" in it doesn't mean it's interesting to a teenage girl. The Facts: Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is "How We Do" by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg and Peter Clowney and produced by Chris Neary and Rachel Ward, with help from Julia Kumari Drapkin. It was mixed by Michael Garofalo. Sponsors: Ministry of Supply Audible.com Squarespace

A 1990s pop hit reveals how the Adams feel about capitalism. The Facts Our theme music is “How We Do,” written, performed, and produced by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. Sponsors Audible.com PC Does Whaaaat?! 

From the dawn of human civilization, to the end of days: Concrete will outlast us all. The Facts The Reverend John DeLore and Michael Garafalo mixed this episode. John performed music for this episode, along with his bandmates, Jordan Scanella, Sam Merrick, Isamu McGregor, Jon LaDeau, Dominic Fallacaro. Thanks to Matthew Nelson for production assistance. Our theme music is “How We Do,” written, performed, and produced by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. Sponsors Audible.com PC Does Whaaaat?! – This week, we featured PC Carlos Arteaga, a 7th grader at Lighthouse Community Charter School.

Adam McKay helps Adam "Who Cares about Sports" Davidson conquer the free throw. The Facts The Reverend John DeLore mixed this episode, and wrote and performed music for it, along with his bandmates, Jordan Scanella, Sam Merrick and Isamu McGregor. Our theme music is “How We Do,” written, performed, and produced by Nicholas Britell Our ad music is by Build Buildings Sponsors Audible.com Squarespace