An Unhinged Episode | NIETOC Champion Anwen Williams Anwen & Kate catch up about Extemp, discussing everything from crazy tournament stories to .. rerun octos rounds?? Tune in to this interview with our NIETOC Champ and NCFL runner up! ** Editor’s note — The Conversation is not a conservative news source, Kate was thinking of the Lowy Institute (generally rated as a center right biased source). The Conversation is generally rated as center to center-left....
May 30, 2025•31 min
Is it a bird? A plane? Nope, it’s just next year’s co-hosts, Noori and Marcel! Hailing from Pennsylvania, they’re both so excited to introduce themselves, in this very mindful episode. As the season turns to State tournaments, TOC’s, and Nationals, make sure you’re not just prepping speeches…but taking care of yourself :) Happy listening!
Apr 14, 2025•21 min
Bradley Wascher — epic high school & collegiate competitor, coach, and political expert — is here with Vasu & Kate! Tune in to hear Bradley’s takes on extemp, and how he’d “clean” up the circuit! (Get it, because his last name is WAS(C)HER? …he laughed at this title, I promise - Kate) Enjoy this expert interview!
Feb 19, 2025•39 min
Extemp may be getting too meta here at the Extemper’s Bible… Who? (Kate & Andrew Moffitt) What? (Doing an Interview) When? (Now!) Why? (Because we’re nerds!) How? (Press play and hear!) Tune in to hear your favorite host, Kate, with NIETOC Question Writer: Andrew Moffitt! As the ‘Extemp Guy’ himself, he’s got opinions on the circuit, equity, and extemp at large! Link to Andrew’s free weekly extemp questions!...
Feb 01, 2025•43 min
It’s the start of 2025, but not the Extemper’s Bible! Here’s a quick breakdown of what Extemporaneous Speaking really is! The basics are just as important as our organization is ;) If you’re looking for more resources like this, check out our articles and free presentations on extempers.org !
Jan 12, 2025•13 min
In this episode Vasu (the prelim warrior) interviews Kate (who ranked below said prelim warrior) about winning the Glenbrooks, and extemp at large! Whether it’s our nonchalantness or lack thereof, enjoy this interviewer-turned-interviewee saga! Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, please continue to practice…we’re just some exhausted seniors. PS, I’m still the best host :) X, Kate
Dec 02, 2024•45 min
Today, Kate and Vasu chat about the (incredibly vague) Glenbrooks topic areas, and what might be in store this weekend in good ol' Chicago! Unfortunately, no deep-dish pizza or beans is being eaten during this episode, but there will be this weekend! Be sure to come and say hi to your least favorite (Vasu) and favorite (Kate) podcast hosts during the tournament! Enjoy this quick analysis episode -- we'll catch y'all at the Bean!
Nov 17, 2024•20 min
We're not religious or biblical, just some extemper's having fun! Welcome to this short episode previewing what the Bible has to come for 2024-2025...and unfortunately the beginning of the end of Vasu & Kate's hosting career. This season has so much going on, and we're here to help. Enjoy our (re) Genesis!
Oct 20, 2024•7 min
For the start of September (and the season!), enjoy this quick news and drills recap!
Sep 09, 2024•22 min
Enjoy this random phonecall between Téa and Kate! We chat about the best podcasts, and the worst hosts (Vasu). VOTE KATE ON THE POLL - not biased - x, Kate
Aug 16, 2024•16 min
At last the best host on this show, Kate, interviewed the USX National Champion and her new best friend Téa!
Aug 09, 2024•46 min
In this quick recap, Kate and Vasu run down some facts about some recent US events! So whether it's some fire rhymes or potential crimes, this episode sure is a good time! Enjoy the first in our Extemp Exclusives Episodes! (PS, Kate made all the rhymes. Just for the record.)
Jul 24, 2024•27 min
In this interview, we discuss the ENTIRE nats experience with Anthony Babu, the IX Champ. From learning what he did outside of the tournament to how he was able to lock in round after round, we learned about the skills needed that you can implement to become a phenomenal extemper. Get hyped for the USX Interview soon, but until then, we HIGHLY recommend you look at interviews from some or your favorite extempers in the past on the Extemper’s Bible to hear others strategies to really boost your e...
Jul 12, 2024•41 min
As the NIETOC Champion, Robert has got a lot to TOC (talk) about when it comes to Extemp! (I know, great pun - Kate). Everything from the "best" news sources to the end of a long season (and all of it's memories) -- Welcome to the end of the 2023-2024 season! It's been a fabulous one. Enjoy this interview with THE Extemp Drawbert! He's got advice and anecdotes for us all.
Jul 02, 2024•40 min
Dhruv and Vasu -- dive deep into international conflicts, but we look into the impact the United States can have as well. For IXers and DXers tomorrow, we wish you the best of luck as we go into the national tournament! Kate's Note: Good luck everyone! Vasu and I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow :D I may not be a follower of Extemp Jesus, but enjoy this quick content episode with some of the Shrewsbury team! (Even if they're from Boston... Mavs in 7 :) (I don't follow sports.)...
Jun 17, 2024•24 min
While witnessing the leather-something-convention in Chicago -- no, we don't know about that either -- Amy Cao from Ridge High School won the NCFL National Championship, her second major title this season! Enjoy this chatty interview with Vasu, Kate, and Amy! When we're not glazing the GOATS and Goddesses of Extemp, we're getting some Extemp-BookTok recs -- from a Goddess of Extemp herself. This is our last interview before NSDA Nationals, but don't fear! Content briefs are coming soon ... just ...
Jun 06, 2024•36 min
In this episode, Vasu dives deep into a topic that is extremely pivotal to converting mediocre speeches to those on the national circuit. With the help of the man, the myrh, the legend, James Gao’s knowledge, we’ll dive deep into advanced substructure!
May 14, 2024•21 min
Ladies, gentlemen, and extempers, she's back: The iconic Miss Sruti Peddi! From being our beloved host to the Harvard Champion, enjoy this special episode with the whole crew! From some (not so subtle) self-promotion, to fangirling over Carl Azuz, enjoy this (totally not late) episode on the Harvard Tournament! (P.S. We're so glad she's back too ;)
Apr 18, 2024•34 min
At long last, Sruti and Kate chat with the UT Longhorn Winners Kate and Waleed–while trying not to get everyone's names mixed up. Join for a wide-ranging conversation on recruiting new teammates, practice schedule secrets, tackling hypos + triads, & why Bucky's is Texas's best attraction...plus, stay tuned to the end for a farewell! Thank you for all tuning into the pod throughout the years, and giving me the platform to talk with so many cool ppl. I'll miss this (yes, even w/ the editing) &...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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!
Feb 25, 2024•21 min
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, and tournament banner drops. Oh–and don't forget–a news source better than the Economist??
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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! From Lishore’s Hot Takes (100% trademarked), beating a cow dead (and then resurrecting it), and a memorable (totally not villain) origin story…welcome to the final episode of the Extemper’s Bible until next year ;) This is part three of our PodMas Special, and the lead up until January 6th— aka MBA! Whet...
Dec 31, 2023•56 min
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 burden of great hair, the tape of death, and a fan club for old podcast host Kevin Li? Whether an old competitor or new, you wouldn't want to miss Part Two of our PodMas Special! (and learn, duh.)
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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 Tana Mongeau for President? This is Part One of Our PodMas special–we'll be uploading four more episodes until January 6th (MBA time!)
Dec 26, 2023•49 min
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 learn more about the ins-and-outs of extemp? Visit https://extempers.org/ and stay tuned for our next episode :)
Oct 07, 2023•21 min
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 the Economist addict, PhD-level tag maker (on PhDs), and the embodiment of the HI-to-Extemp pipeline.
Apr 30, 2023•57 min
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: Instagram food accounts, Ice Spice in Info, canceling prom–and, oh yeah, the tournament itself!
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 finalist in (quite literally) countless others joins Kevin and Sruti to talk about his inspirations, his unreal prep strategy, and his... emotive tactics? Hear about regional divides, how you too can prep in under 5 minutes, and something about a war and a battle!
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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!
Feb 13, 2023•15 min
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 16 invitees!
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min
