The New York Times Narrated

They Want You to Get Off Your Couch, and Go Set a World Record

Episode Summary

When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try. To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/magazine/guinness-world-record.html By Lauren Larson Read by Kirsten Potter Narration produced by Tanya Pérez Engineered by Brian St. Pierre

Episode Notes

When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try.

To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/magazine/guinness-world-record.html

By Lauren Larson
Read by Kirsten Potter
Narration produced by Tanya Pérez
Engineered by Brian St. Pierre