The Extemper's Bible
Whether you're an extemper, or ex-extemper, this is the podcast for you! From interviews, Extemp Exclusives, and the occasional bloopers episode, we've got it all! The Extemper's Bible is the desperately needed podcast for the extemper community, so make sure to tune in! We'll catch y'all in round ;)
Check out our website (extempers.org) or Instagram (@theextempersbible)!
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
How to Cross-Extemp-ation!
Vasu and Kate briefly chat about everyone's favorite (or least favorite) part of Extemp: CX!
From clumsy cross stories to some ways you can practice, enjoy this short chatty episode!
AI Taking Over (...Extemp) | Interview with Siri Ural
Today, Sruti and Vasudevan speak with Siri Ural, the GMU Champion, and NSDA & NCFL finalist! Impromptu returns, along with advice on the best way to (not) prepare, writing your speeches on t-charts, …
Extemp Hot Takes and Beating a Cow Dead | Interview with Lishore Kumar
Beating out 100 other competitors at the Glenbrooks to become its champion, Lishore Kumar chats with Kate Liu (on her first solo host job!) on his thoughts on the tournament and extemp at large!
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Heartwarming Wins & NY Rivalries | Interview with Eshaal Ubaid
Sruti and Vasu (the second of our new co-hosts!) talk with Eshaal, the champion of the New York Invitational–aka Bronx–and Princeton. Topics include: the #1 book every Extemper should read, the burde…
Podcasts > Papers (except for NYT games) | Interview with Charlotte Reitman
The champion of Blue Key and its Round Robin talks with Sruti and new co-host Kate! Join us to hear about her podcast obsessions (which we def support), camp reunions, legalizing question slips, and …
Answering Your Burning Extemp Questions
Curious about substructure, question types, sources, and more? Sruti and Jennifer, our Director of Content, sit down to answer your burning extemp questions from our latest Instagram poll.
Want to l…
Promises & Podcasts | Interview with Pierce McDade
For the UKTOC's return to an in-person tournament comes a new extemp champion! Kevin and Sruti join Pierce McDade for an interview that's long overdue. But no need to glaze him anymore—iykyk. Meet th…
Becoming Cambridge Tour Guides | Harvard Finalists Group Call
Sruti and Kevin chat with the other 2023 Harvard finalists: Amy Cao, McKinley Paltzik, Phoena Lin, and Taylor Burris. New Jersey extempers, beware (you'll see why very quickly). Other topics include:…
Fast Preps and Faster Flights | Interview with Teddy Gercken
Topping the NSDA points race and making weekly national appearances, Teddy Gercken stands out despite being such a familiar face. The double champion of the James Logan MLK Jr. Invitational and final…
Considering Interp with Akshita Krishnan
Akshita Krishnan guides extempers through maybe our greatest fear: showing emotion. Okay, maybe not for all extempers... Still, hear us (and her) out on why Interp will make you a better extemper!
State of the Season with Logan Scisco | 2022-2023 Mid-Season Review
In the inaugural episode of our new, semi-seasonal series, Kevin, Sruti, and Logan Scisco recap the significant tournaments of the season so far while looking forward to MBA. Congratulations to all 1…
Potomac Back on the Map | Interview with Taylor Burris
New co-host and a new Potomac Champ! Join Kevin and Sruti as they talk to Taylor Burris, the champion of the GMU Patriot Games. From Virginia locals to Blue Key, to landing an invite to MBA, Taylor i…
Hypothetically Carefree | Interview with Jack Ververis
Florida: known for its harsh climate, harsher politics, and possibly an even harsher field of extempers. In this episode, Kevin and McKinley are joined by Blue Key champion and NSDA IX finalist Jack …
That Extemp School (Which Now Does Interp) | Plano West Sr. High School Group Call
Perhaps no other school in recent history has had as much success and consistency on the national extemp circuit as Plano West Senior High School. So, what really goes on behind the scenes? Are extem…
The Extemp Central Crossover | Interview with Logan Scisco Part Two
If you didn't listen to part one, go do that now! Now that you're back for part two, McKinley and Kevin ask Scisco about the creation of Extemp Central, ongoing trends at the national level, and conc…
The Extemp Central Crossover | Interview with Logan Scisco Part One
The man, the myth, and the legend Logan Scisco has been running Extemp Central for over a decade. So, what does it take to go from an NFL (now called the NDSA) Final Round champion to leading one of …
Extemp's Many Layers | USX Finalists Group Call
The best is saved for the last and 3rd episode of our national finalist series! Kevin and McKinley (!!!) talk to the 2022 NSDA USX finalists: Peter Alisky, Kush Narang, Ananth Veluvali, Kyle Letterer…
DiCaprio's Iceberg, International Heatwaves, and Brazil | IX Finalists Group Call
Treading our way into the 2nd episode of a 3-part series, Kevin rings up the 2022 NSDA IX finalists: McKinley Paltzik, Daniel Kind, Majid Shabbeer, Ajay Gupta, and Gabriel Bo (Jack Ververis low-key f…
B.D.E. | NCFL Group Call
In the first of a 3 part series on national finalists, Kevin chats with the 2022 NCFL finalists in Extemp: Daniel Kind, Ananth Veluvali, Rhea Rajvansh, Siri Ural, Rishika Bansal, and Mukta Dharmpauri…
Cameron Roberts’ Trickle Down Popularity - Interview with the ETOC Champ
Cross-ex catfights, DX slander, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Barring further hypotheticals, Kevin and surprise host McKinley Paltzik chat with the reigning Queen of ETOC, McKinley’s words I promise.