For more than three decades, it was common for American companies to put on “industrial musicals” for their employees. These elaborate productions could rival Broadway shows, and featured original songs about the company and its products. And while this music was never intended for the general public, once you hear it for yourself, you might just get hooked. This is a story about bathroom remodeling, corporate art, and one man’s obsession with a forgotten corner of pop culture. Featuring comedy writer and collector <a href="https://steveyoungworld.com/">Steve Young</a>.Sign up for <a href="https://glow.fm/20k/">Twenty Thousand Hertz+</a> to get our entire catalog ad-free.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at <a href="http://mystery.20k.org/">mystery.20k.org</a>.Follow Dallas on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/">LinkedIn</a>.Watch our video shorts on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@twentythousandhertz">YouTube</a>, and join the discussion on <a href="https://reddit.com/r/20k">Reddit</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/20korg">Facebook</a>.Go to <a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/20k">zocdoc.com/20k</a> and download the Zocdoc app for free.Listen to Wondery Class of ‘88 at <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/class-of-88/">wondery.com/class of 88</a>.Get 50% off your first Factor order at <a href="https://factormeals.com/tth50">factormeals.com/tth50</a>.Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at<a href="https://www.indeed.com/hertz"> indeed.com/hertz</a>.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: <a href="https://www.20k.org/episodes/industrialmusicals">https://www.20k.org/episodes/industrialmusicals</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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