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The Extraordinarians

The Extraordinarians

By: Headgum
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What does it take to be the very best at something EXTREMELY specific? Listen in as television and film’s most celebrated character actors Kristen Schaal, Tony Hale and Matt Oberg chat with the world’s most extraordinary record breakers. They cover everything from tightrope walking across two hot air balloons, breaking your own world record of most amount of flips on a trampoline and even some weirder ones like putting over 600 barbecue skewers in your beard! Join these three friends as they shed a little spotlight on the strangest and most unlikely champions.

If you’d like to nominate someone in your life for “World’s Best…” or “World’s Worst…“, please email worldsgreatestpod@gmail.com!

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Episodes
  • Motivational Skateboarder Kanya Sesser

    Motivational Skateboarder Kanya Sesser
    Jul 16 2025

    Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with Kanya Sesser, world record holder for the longest handstand on a skateboard (19.65 seconds)! Kanya shares her incredible journey as an adaptive athlete, how she stays positive and energized, and even reveals her latest world record.


    Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at worldsgreatestpod@gmail.com and we’ll call them on the show!


    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertiser on The Extraordinarians via Gumball.fm

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    36 mins
  • Whip Artist April Choi

    Whip Artist April Choi
    Jul 9 2025

    Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with world record-breaking legend April Choi, who has shattered over 40 records. She breaks down the science and mathematics behind her stunts like catching arrows with one hand and breaking the sound barrier with a whip. April shares how understanding the mechanics helps reduce fear and avoid injury.


    Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at worldsgreatestpod@gmail.com and we’ll call them on the show!


    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertiser on The Extraordinarians via Gumball.fm

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    38 mins
  • Fearless Slackliner Friedi Kühne

    Fearless Slackliner Friedi Kühne
    Jul 2 2025

    Matt, Tony and Kristen chat with world-record-holding slackliner Friedi Kühne, who recently walked a line between two hot air balloons over 8,000 feet in the air. Friedi breaks down the intense prep behind his sky-high achievements, how the slackline community drew him in and what inspired his new book.


    Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at worldsgreatestpod@gmail.com and we’ll call them on the show!


    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertiser on The Extraordinarians via Gumball.fm

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    41 mins
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