No longer the show it once was
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“This was a winning show when it was still the original concept (i.e.; the two Adams try to convince each other that seemingly boring things are actually awesome) but it hasn't been that for some time and now it is just random and unfocused with each episode sounding like excerpts and off cuts from other shows or ideas. Without the two Adams and the original structure to hold this together the concept is dead and unfortunately, I'm afraid the show is too.”Read full review »
TRVPD00R via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/17
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“Unlike the other Gimlet shows, Surprisingly Awesome is a loosely scripted conversation between friends. Like Adam Davidson, I generally loathe competitive sports due to a demanding father, but my opposition began to melt throughout the episode. The last 2 minutes will bring a tear to every...”Read full review »
Earthsurfer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/15
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“In comparison to most podcasts, this one is excellent. But I think it's the weakest gimlet media podcast so far. Not sure why I don't like it, maybe the hosts, or the tone, maybe it wants too hard to be smart and entertaining. Or maybe the problem is the concept that one Adam tries to...”Read full review »
nico9d via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/15
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“"Surprisingly awesome" is formulaic - trying to generate a hit. It's like a bland mashup of radiolab minus the personality and 99% invisible minus the interesting and diverse subject matter. There is no way the people at Gimlet can't do better. Maybe they don't think they...”Read full review »
puppycat773 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/15
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