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Surprisingly Awesome

32 EpisodesProduced by GimletWebsite

A show that delves into topics that seem mundane, annoying and sometimes downright boring - to reveal that they're surprisingly awesome.

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#10 Circle of Fifths

What one idea from music theory can tell us about culture, biology, math, physics and The Simpsons.

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 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.

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