EPISODE · Dec 11, 2023 · 25 MIN

Bookish

Sleep deprivation, hallucinations, and a pesky clock - that’s what Nigerian teacher John Obot has to deal with during his Guinness World Record attempt. But with nearly 5 million online viewers and over 20,000 in-person spectators, John will push himself to his limits... and beyond. Support the showWe can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

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