EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 11 MIN
5 People Who Refuse to Stop Walking Backwards
Some people jog. Some people power walk. And then there are those who've committed their entire existence to moving through life in reverse. Today we're counting down five individuals who turned walking backwards from a quirky hobby into an all-consuming way of life—including one man who hasn't faced forward in over 40 years.
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