Summary of Today's Podcast

Shane Baumgardner is the 2009 and 2010 Nationals Champion in impromptu speaking, as well as being the 2009 National Champion in extemporaneous speaking. He also placed 6th in LD at 2009 NCFCA Nationals and 3rd in TP at the 2010 National Invitational Tournament of Champions for Stoa. Suffice it to say, Shane knows what it is like to compete nationally!

This episode is the first of two parts where Shane goes into the basics of extemp. Next week, he will be sharing his secrets to champion analysis.