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Bridget Deenihan
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Surprisingly is all about creating space for meaningful and unexpected connections. In each episode, our curious host meets one-on-one with a stranger. No hidden agenda. No talking points. No prepared questions. Just two people seeing where the conversation leads.

  1. 2025 Holiday Episode

    DEC 15

    2025 Holiday Episode

    This mini-episode gets into the spirt of the season by begging the question: You wanna take it out back?   We set up on the back porch of our ad agency and content studio to sit with a fresh batch of interesting strangers on the street. We're talking holiday memories, gifts, foiled plans and more. From scandolous holiday cake making to shedding unexpected light on the opioid crisis, this one will give you the giggles and might even make you cry a little.   See this episode and more on YouTube. Find us on Instagram @surprisinglypod.   And please watch the student-made documentary "Predator & Prey: Opioids' Savage Effect On Our Community" on YouTube as well.

    39 min
  2. Kevin Tucker - Part 1: Insecurities, Album Design & Larry the Cable Guy

    DEC 1

    Kevin Tucker - Part 1: Insecurities, Album Design & Larry the Cable Guy

    Don't you love when you meet someone for the first time and you skip the small talk and get right to it? After the pleasantries, Kevin starts by sharing some of his ultra-relatable insecurities and how he's coping with them. He talks about how, in his work as a designer in the entertainment space, he's shed preconcieved notions about people—namely Larry the Cable Guy. We also discuss the universal appeal of Garth Brooks and how Big & Rich's "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) is an undeniably tasty bop.   See this episode and more on YouTube.   LINKS: https://kevintucker.com

    52 min
  3. Scott Hamilton - Part 2: Giving Back, Meeting Challenges & That Backflip

    NOV 21

    Scott Hamilton - Part 2: Giving Back, Meeting Challenges & That Backflip

    In Scott's second episode, he shares how he is constantly looking for new ways to engage communities for fundraising. He graciously answers a couple questions from your host-and-producer's daughter about stage fright and song choice. (The song was "Walk this Way" by Aerosmith. This is becoming a Steven Tyler-heavy podcast lately.)   Scott also shares his thoughts on the future of the sport of ice skating, including the dichotomy between the professional and amatuer sides of the sport.   At the end, he answers how he continues to approach the question: Why not? And how he's working on not being so hard on himself.   Learn how you can give to support cancer research at Scottcares.org.   Watch Scott's episode and subscribe on YouTube. Find us on Instagram @surprisinglypod. Watch Scott's episode and subscribe on YouTube. LINKS: https://www.scottcares.org

    49 min
  4. Scott Hamilton - Part 1: Impacting Cancer Research & The 9th Annual Scott Hamilton & Friends Fundraising Event

    NOV 17

    Scott Hamilton - Part 1: Impacting Cancer Research & The 9th Annual Scott Hamilton & Friends Fundraising Event

    Children and adults of the 80's, rejoice! We're on the cusp of giving season and we are so proud to have hosted world-renowned, Olympic gold medalist, Scott Hamilton for a lovely gab session about all the things that are close to his heart. In his first episode, he shares his passion for philanthropy and talks about the who's who and the what's what of this year's Scott Hamilton & Friends event at Bridgestone arena here in Nashville. His annual event is a live music and ice-skating extravaganza for all ages that supports the Scott Hamilton CARES foundation to help fund innovative cancer research. Find tickets and learn more about how you can give now—or throughout the year—at Scottcares.org. Watch Scott's episode and subscribe on YouTube. LINKS: https://www.scottcares.org

    49 min
  5. Larry Florman (Brother Love) - Part 2: Building Community, The Power of "How Are You" & Morning Pages

    NOV 11

    Larry Florman (Brother Love) - Part 2: Building Community, The Power of "How Are You" & Morning Pages

    On Brother Love's Part Two episode, we continue our conversation about learning how to quell our anger, his radio show Community Corner on Nashville's Lightning 100 and his Just Keep Talking podcast.   He touches on his Morning Pages practice, addiction and how he believes in meaning it when you ask, "How are you?" And in being truthful with your answer when asked the same.   LINKS:  justkeeptalking.com themvibes.com lightning100.com/communitycorner

    46 min
  6. Larry Florman (Brother Love) - Part 1: Marrying Yourself, Sexin' in Steven Tyler's Bed & Managing Anger

    NOV 5

    Larry Florman (Brother Love) - Part 1: Marrying Yourself, Sexin' in Steven Tyler's Bed & Managing Anger

    What's not to love about Larry, a.k.a Brother Love?   He's our 237th musician and disc jockey on this podcast who comes correct with great stories. He gets really excited when he talks about his cool, touring-drummer wife, boinking his bride in Steven Tyler's bed and singing karaoke with Ed Sheeran.   Before we close, we talk about him getting access to therapy through Music Cares and how he's learning to manage his anger. He has a part two as well. Don't miss it.   LINKS: justkeeptalking.com themvibes.com lightning100.com/communitycorner

    1h 10m
  7. Jason Hollis - Part 2: Writing a Workbook for Rockstars, Gen X Hustle & Meditation

    NOV 3

    Jason Hollis - Part 2: Writing a Workbook for Rockstars, Gen X Hustle & Meditation

    We pick up where we left off with Jason and get into why fame doesn't matter to him as much as getting paid and why working with behind-the-scenes industry legends is such a meaningful part of his work.   From working on Netflix's cartoon Motown Magic and writing a book, Jason talks about enjoying his success and focusing on giving back.   LINKS: https://www.eighthroom.com

    49 min

  8. OCT 28

    Jason Hollis - Part 1: Living With Dyslexia, Music Production & Finding Purpose

    We're in Nashville, so it stands to reason that a lot of our guests will wanna talk music. So far the quotient of music-industry guests is pretty high and there is no shortage of interesting insider info when it comes to that particular topic in this town.   Jason, aka Hollis, is a music producer and performance venue owner with a firm Gen X hustler mentality who has found success through staying true to his childhood passion no matter what.   In this episode, he shares the merits of wearing sunglasses all the time, how watching Fraggle Rock and the Muppets inspired him as a child and how working with bands like The Fray, Rose Hill Drive and The Pink Spiders took his career to the next level.   LINKS:  https://www.eighthroom.com

    48 min
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Surprisingly is all about creating space for meaningful and unexpected connections. In each episode, our curious host meets one-on-one with a stranger. No hidden agenda. No talking points. No prepared questions. Just two people seeing where the conversation leads.

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  • Creator
    Bridget Deenihan
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  • Episodes
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