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RoShamBo : Unique Competitions, Extraordinary Events

RoShamBo : Unique Competitions, Extraordinary Events

Author: RoShamBo / Kim Drobes and Ted Ladue

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Unique Competitions, Extraordinary Events and other Amazing Adventures. We always say the weirder the better, and we share stories of champions and organizers from some of the world's most obscure events. From Bar Stool Ski Racing to Competitive Air Guitar to the search for the World's Ugliest Dog - we aim to get listeners to add to their bucket lists and actively start seeking the odd and unusual in life.
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RoShamBo welcomes back Kriston Rucker, the co-founder of the US Air Guitar Championship to give us the scoop on the 2020 online championship.  Watch for free on July 25th on Twitch ( https://www.twitch.tv/usairguitar ) and head over to https://www.usairguitar.com/ to learn more!   Wanna give RoShamBo some love? Subscribe. Review. Tell a friend.  www.RoShamBoPodcast.com      
Frozen Dead Guy Days

Frozen Dead Guy Days

2020-02-1130:49

A quirky little Colorado mountain town. A dead Norwegian grandfather on ice. A coffin race. All of this and more at Frozen Dead Guy Days.  This year's festival is happening March 13-15 2020 - start planning your adventure today!    Mentioned in this episode: Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival RoShamBo's Frozen Dead Guy Days episode page  Mike the Headless Chicken  RoShamBo Episode that gives more info on the town where Ted moved  
In RoShamBo’s world, Ian Stewart lands somewhere between Unique and Amazing. He’s a 6 time Guinness World Record holder who also happens to be a hypnotist, a comedian and a magician. You know, just your average Canadian daredevil.     Links mentioned in this episode:  Ian's Website      The Plantation on Crystal River Manatee Tour The World Sign Spinning Championship (episode page) Baltimore’s Small Foods Party (episode page) Small Foods Party (event page)
In the movie "To Have and Have Not", Lauren Bacall infamously said, “You know how to whistle, don’t you Steve? You just put your lips together, and blow”. And you know what, according to World Champion Whistler Carole Anne Kaufman, she’s not wrong. Master’s of Musical Whistling Festival and Competition The Diva’s website The World Whistlers Convention and Competition in Japan  
Your 3rd grade teacher’s worst nightmare…. It’s the Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals!
Straight from the mighty Yukon territory of Canada - this is what happens when cold hair meets hot pools.   Links mentioned in episode:  https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-best-river-surfing-waves-in-the-world http://takhinihotpools.com/ https://www.roshambopodcast.com/episodes/2018/10/5/episode-011-world-beard-and-moustache-championships https://www.roshambopodcast.com/episodes/2018/5/21/s1e4-gurning
Get your Imperials, your Handlebars and your Alaskan Whalers ready - it's the National Beard and Mustache Championships!    Learn more:  https://www.nationalbeardchampionships.com/
Irish Road Bowling

Irish Road Bowling

2019-10-2219:08

Fun with Cannonballs! 
Cosplay Medics

Cosplay Medics

2019-10-0825:31

During our coverage of Dragon Con 2019 we discovered a subculture - within the subculture of Dragon Con.  People that spend their time at the Con helping others in need.  They are Cosplay Medics and they're the hero's HEROES. 
Wheelbarrows

Wheelbarrows

2019-09-2417:47

Sure they're great for hauling things - but did you know that you can race 'em and use 'em for crazy tricks?  Well you can.  And it is awesome. 
Outhouse Races

Outhouse Races

2019-09-1010:56

Potty humor encouraged - It's the World Championship Outhouse Races!
Dog Surfing

Dog Surfing

2019-08-2019:08

I bet these dogs surf better than you.
Going for the gold at the US Air Guitar Championship!
Krispy Kreme Challenge

Krispy Kreme Challenge

2019-07-3019:02

Want a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts? No problem. But there is one catch…
Skipping Stones

Skipping Stones

2019-07-2325:26

Skip stones, win fudge. Sounds like fun, right? Right.
Extreme Bird Watching is for real, and The World Series of Birding is the largest and most prestigious birding competition around. 
Cheese Rolling

Cheese Rolling

2019-07-0918:53

Cheese Rolling! The crazy thing with the cheese wheel flying down the hill with a bunch of crazy people chasing it.  That one.    
Every July 4th America celebrates it’s independence. Sometimes it gets weird.  
We all know someone with that spectacular laugh. The one that makes you crack up just hearing it, or the one that helps you find your friend in a crowd. Welcome to the World’s Best Laugh Competition- put on by yours truly, RoShamBo!  
Ted went back to Scotland for the 2019 World Stone Skimming Championships. Along the way there, there was adventure to be had.      
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Comments (8)

Michael Anthony

Great podcast! I have 2 suggestions: make the podcast longer because there is too much info crammed in and also ditch the fake dialog. It's confusing to listen to you 2 talking and switching conversations half sentence. Thanks!

Jun 27th
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Rebecca Kameika

I'm apparently pretty good pinball... I vote for a mini tournament in the ATL 😀

Jun 14th
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Shawn Taylor

great podcast, I had no idea these things were going on

Jun 8th
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Scott Drobes

My new favorite podcast. Roshambo rocks! (and papers and scissors)

Jun 2nd
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