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24 alternatives to Surprisingly Awesome - Trailer

A new show from Gimlet

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Surprisingly Awesome - Trailer launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Surprisingly Awesome - 1: Mold▲93

   Gimlet's new show about the awesomeness of everyday things

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sampler - Teaser of Gimlet Media's New Podcast▲89

   Gimlet Media launches another podcast next week

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Science Vs - Welcome▲74

   A new show from Gimlet

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Surprisingly Awesome - Mold▲4

   New Gimlet Podcast with Adam McKay and Adam Davidson

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Sampler - #1: Magic and Tonic▲75

   Gimlet's new show: bite sized tastes from a variety of shows

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Gimlet's Fall Season▲16

   Gimlet's new season of podcasts

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Surprisingly Awesome - 01: Mold▲3

   A new geeky, cheeky podcast by Gimlet Media.

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8TN
   Trailer Nite – Find something to watch tonight▲54

   2018 · trailernite.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mystery Show▲136

   Gimlet Media's new mystery show podcast

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10AC
    A cool live demo feature▲40

    2013 · demo.webengage.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Startup - 16: The Secret Formula▲76

    Gimlet Media breaks down how they produce podcasts

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    MegaMaker - EP03 - #justinsburrito▲80

    Why not create something just because it's fun?

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MegaMaker EP24 - "Do things, tell people"▲66

    You can't just make things; you have to show your work!

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    CreativeMornings - Casey Gerald▲59

    The inaugural episode of CreativeMornings' new podcast

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MegaMaker - EP13 - "Launch when you're scared"▲70

    Plus: learn about Higher than Hobbits - an open source band

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Twenty Minute VC - Founder's Friday: Matt Lieber @ Gimlet Media▲74

    Matt describes the future of podcasting and life at Gimlet

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Fake The Nation - Trailer▲54

    Funny, smart, political conversations w/ Negin Farsad

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Accidental Tech Podcast - 139: I´ve Seen This Train Before▲57

    Great insights about the making of Overcast 2

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19IM
    I made this: ShoutFast▲32

    This is our entry in the "spontaneous event creation" ring. I'd love to hear what HN readers think!

    2011 · shoutfast.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    One Year Anniversary Episode▲61

    Haven't heard my show before? Here's a great starting point!

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    MegaMaker - EP14 - Uncomfortable with hobbits▲66

    We're making the world's first open source band!

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dudes of Disruption Ep 1 - Premiere from 03/31/15▲54

    In celebration of our 1 yr anniversary! #HBD to us!

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Soulection Radio Show #236▲91

    The latest episode in the series. 120 mins of pure vibes 🙌

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Interlude▲81

    "New world of storytelling" - with interactive videos

    2014 · its alternatives →

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