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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
  • World’s Best Gossip

    World’s Best Gossip
    Sep 10 2025

    Kristen, Tony, and Matt talk about building friendships through different stages of life, unpack love languages, and take on another round of World’s Greatest Trivia.


    Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!


    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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    32 mins
  • World’s Greatest Vacation

    World’s Greatest Vacation
    Sep 3 2025

    Matt, Kristen, and Tony chat about their latest projects, life during and after college, memorable Disney experiences and vacations, and close with more World’s Greatest Trivia questions.


    Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!


    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
  • Titanic (The Movie) Superfan JD

    Titanic (The Movie) Superfan JD
    Aug 27 2025

    Matt, Tony, and Kristen chat with JD, proud owner of the world’s largest collection of Titanic on VHS! He shares the origin story behind his passion project, how he built the collection, and his favorite moments from the film.

    Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!


    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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    36 mins
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