RoShamBo : Unique Competitions, Extraordinary Events

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.

2020 US Air Guitar Online Championship

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      

07-14
13:23

Frozen Dead Guy Days

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  

02-11
30:49

World's Greatest Chainsaw Juggler

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)

01-28
12:24

World Champion Whistler

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  

01-14
24:36

Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals

Your 3rd grade teacher’s worst nightmare…. It’s the Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals!

12-17
11:37

The International Hair Freezing Contest

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

11-19
14:59

National Beard and Mustache Championships

Get your Imperials, your Handlebars and your Alaskan Whalers ready - it's the National Beard and Mustache Championships!    Learn more:  https://www.nationalbeardchampionships.com/

11-05
10:35

Irish Road Bowling

Fun with Cannonballs! 

10-22
19:08

Cosplay Medics

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. 

10-08
25:31

Wheelbarrows

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. 

09-24
17:47

Outhouse Races

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

09-10
10:56

Dog Surfing

I bet these dogs surf better than you.

08-20
19:08

Air Guitar Championships

Going for the gold at the US Air Guitar Championship!

08-13
34:43

Krispy Kreme Challenge

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

07-30
19:02

Skipping Stones

Skip stones, win fudge. Sounds like fun, right? Right.

07-23
25:26

The World Series of Birding

Extreme Bird Watching is for real, and The World Series of Birding is the largest and most prestigious birding competition around. 

07-16
24:50

Cheese Rolling

Cheese Rolling! The crazy thing with the cheese wheel flying down the hill with a bunch of crazy people chasing it.  That one.    

07-09
18:53

4th of July Shenanigans

Every July 4th America celebrates it’s independence. Sometimes it gets weird.  

07-02
26:21

The World's Best Laugh Competition

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!  

06-18
17:30

Stone Skimming Trip Report

Ted went back to Scotland for the 2019 World Stone Skimming Championships. Along the way there, there was adventure to be had.      

06-04
28:25

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!

06-27 Reply

Rebecca Kameika

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

06-14 Reply

Shawn Taylor

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

06-08 Reply

Scott Drobes

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

06-02 Reply

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