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Surprisingly Awesome

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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#6 Broccoli

#6 Broccoli

The epic struggle of parents versus kids. Yummy versus gross. Humans versus broccoli! The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s t... Read more

12 Jan 2016

40mins

Ranked #2

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#2 Free Throws

#2 Free Throws

Adam McKay helps Adam "Who Cares about Sports" Davidson conquer the free throw. The Facts The Reverend John DeLore mixed... Read more

5 Nov 2015

32mins

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#5 Interest Rates

#5 Interest Rates

Just because it has the word "interest" in it doesn't mean it's interesting to a teenage girl. The Facts: Surprisingly A... Read more

15 Dec 2015

31mins

Ranked #4

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#18 Yoga

#18 Yoga

This week, we found many surprising twists, turns, and holds in the story of modern yoga. The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’... Read more

10 Aug 2016

44mins

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#21 Postal Addresses

#21 Postal Addresses

4 billion people in the world don't have standard addresses - so how do they get mail?The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s th... Read more

21 Sep 2016

46mins

Ranked #6

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#17 Flossing

#17 Flossing

The FactsThis week, we're joined by comedian Maeve Higgins.Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas... Read more

27 Jul 2016

38mins

Ranked #7

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#3 Concrete

#3 Concrete

From the dawn of human civilization, to the end of days: Concrete will outlast us all. The Facts The Reverend John DeLor... Read more

17 Nov 2015

25mins

Ranked #8

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#20 Crying

#20 Crying

THE FACTS:Surprisingly Awesome’s Theme Music is “This is How We Do” by Nicholas Britell and our ad music is by Build Bui... Read more

7 Sep 2016

45mins

Ranked #9

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#19 Cardboard

#19 Cardboard

The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s Theme Music is “This is How We Do” by Nicholas Britell and our ad music is by Build Buil... Read more

24 Aug 2016

43mins

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#23 The Wedding

#23 The Wedding

Something borrowed, something blue, something that explains why weddings look the way they do.The FactsOur theme music i... Read more

19 Oct 2016

40mins

Ranked #11

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Surprise Surprise!

Surprise Surprise!

Hey Surprisingly Awesome listeners - we think you'll love Undone, a new show from Gimlet Media. It's about how the big s... Read more

21 Nov 2016

23mins

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#13 Insults

#13 Insults

Yo mama so fat we did a whole podcast about her.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas B... Read more

18 May 2016

45mins

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#14 I Told You Sos

#14 I Told You Sos

To all the haters, and all the doubters, we told you we could make anything awesome.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s them... Read more

1 Jun 2016

55mins

Ranked #14

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#15 Extinct Hockey

#15 Extinct Hockey

John Hodgman learns that the advantage of extinct hockey is that it can't break your heart.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome... Read more

15 Jun 2016

48mins

Ranked #15

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#22 Wedding Planning

#22 Wedding Planning

This week: It's awesome in the sacred sense - but stressful in the practical sense.The FactsSurprisingly Awesome’s theme... Read more

5 Oct 2016

37mins

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