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55. Perfectly Mediocre
FromSideways
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Cornell University is known for it's elite a cappella scene. It was even the inspiration for the hit film Pitch Perfect. But in 2018 a new group arrived on the scene - Mediocre Melodies. This is the story of how one small group of average singers made a huge impact, as Matthew Syed explores the potential benefits of embracing mediocrity and getting comfortable with being average.Featuring Andrew Greene & Maggie Meister of Mediocre Melodies. With Dr Thomas Curran and Dr Leonaura Rhodes.Presenter: Matthew Syed
Producer: Leigh Meyer
Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey
Mix and sound design: Naomi Clarke
Theme tune by Ioana Selaru
A Novel production for BBC Radio 4.
Producer: Leigh Meyer
Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey
Mix and sound design: Naomi Clarke
Theme tune by Ioana Selaru
A Novel production for BBC Radio 4.
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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