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The Extraordinarians

Headgum

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 [email protected]!Watch every episode on Youtube!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on The Extraordinarians via Gumball.fm.

World’s Best Podcast (Finale)

For the final episode, Tony, Matt, and Kristen look back on their podcasting journey, reminisce about this season’s extraordinary guests and close things out with a record-setting game of their own. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! 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.

Oct 8, 2025

33 min

World’s Greatest Fashionistas

Kristen, Tony, and Matt dive into how they handle rejection, why protecting your energy matters, and play another round of World’s Greatest Trivia, this time with a personal twist! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! 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.

Oct 1, 2025

35 min

World’s Longest Love Story

Kristen, Matt, and Tony talk nighttime routines, tattoos, and play World’s Greatest Trivia! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! 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.

Sep 24, 2025

31 min

World Record Foodies Oli and Phoenix

Tony and Matt chat with food creators Oli and Phoenix about their world-record-breaking scotch egg, their inventive cooking content, and what’s on the menu for the future. 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 [email protected] 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.

Sep 17, 2025

37 min

World’s Best Gossip

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 [email protected] 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.

Sep 10, 2025

31 min

World’s Greatest Vacation

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 [email protected] 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.

Sep 3, 2025

37 min

Titanic (The Movie) Superfan JD

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 [email protected] 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.

Aug 27, 2025

36 min

Hula Hoop Phenom Andrea Hulamyhoop

Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with Andrea Hulamyhoop, a 14-time hula hoop world record breaker! She opens up about her career pivot from scientist to performer, her tricks for overcoming shyness and nerves, and the technique to hooping on every part of the body. 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 [email protected] 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.

Aug 20, 2025

32 min

World's Greatest Trivia: Part 2

Tony, Matt, and Kristen close out our two-part summer series with legendary discussions on facial hair, bodily cleanses and changes, and the crowning of our trivia champion! 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 [email protected] 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.

Aug 13, 2025

37 min

World's Greatest Trivia

Kristen, Tony, and Matt catch up on their record breaking summers and kick off World Record Trivia! Hear about Kristen’s favorite artists, Kevin’s big family news, and who takes the crown in part one of our trivia showdown. 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 [email protected] 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.

Aug 6, 2025

44 min