Personal Best

Will likes the simple things in life, but he is haunted by a fear of commitment. Only a very special shawarma can break the curse.

Tracy is not mysterious, but she'd like to be. Her only hope is a reclusive oil baron named Clément Von Aubergine Sinclair.

Shemika wants to eat at a fancy restaurant by herself. Her best shot at success? Advice from a naked man named Buck.

Connor is a stand-up comedian who moved across the country to pursue his dream in show business. But he's self-conscious about his handshake. The solution: strangers put their hands inside a mysterious hole.

This episode Rob and Andrew call their past guests to learn if they’re still keeping up with their goals, what’s changed in their lives and to find out if permanent change is even possible.

Darryl is two people. The first Darryl is an incredibly calm, relaxed and mediative man. The second, a rage-fuelled golfer who is ruining the first Darryl’s life. Can Darryl find the source of his anger before it's too late? Our final episode of season 3.

A senior who doesn't know how to retire. An ex-teacher who suffers in the presence of incorrect facts. Rob creates an entire episode of Personal Best without Andrew knowing — all in this special live episode recorded from the PodSummit 2024 stage.

After five years we’re back with a brand-new season! Episode 1 is coming September 10.

Joe is a hobo punk anarchist who wants to jettison part of his old self, so that he can step out onto the dance floor. Our final episode of season 2.

Two stories. Sienna cries when confronting authority figures. Also, four strangers wake-up chained in a spooky basement...

Fan is a poet and writer of love letters. He basks in fantasy, but he's never been able to muster any passion for cooking.

Nick is an actor who has auditioned for over 100 commercials with very little success. Is it possible he's just too cool?

Cihang is afraid of running out of things to say. She wishes for a database of interesting tidbits to pull from at parties.

Rob and Andrew hit the streets to find a random stranger's problem and solve it within 48 hours.

Colleen is a very big fan of her brother-in-law's abstract paintings. She offers to sell them on his behalf, withholding the fact she has no idea how to sell.

Chandler is a woman in her thirties without a credit card. The answer might be found in an unusual self-help book.

Eight weeks of new episodes start May 14th.

In our final episode of the season, Julia (different Julia than before) is a messy eater. But instead of a problem with table manners, she's convinced it's something else. Something that goes all the way back to ancient Buddhist teachings.

Two stories. Oriana can't lie and it's hurting those close to her. Also, Kevin wants to make his grandma laugh.

Yaw loved action movies as kid. As an adult, Yaw wants to land a backflip.

Sheryl is a city person. But she feels like she hasn't had a chance to express her inner self - her true country self. Sheryl wants to deliver a baby cow.

Two stories. Michael is a musician who goes by the stage name Non-Swimmer. To no one's surprise, he can't swim. Also, Toula hates cancelling plans.

Julia struggles flirting over text messages and it's hampering her love life. But it's not just dating - she struggles with all text messages. Is it possible to communicate your authentic self via text, or are you doomed to prop up a performative husk dancing on a touch screen forever?

Two stories. It's tragic when you can't communicate to those closest to you. For Manu, it's his local cashier. Also, Jan is overwhelmed by menu options.

Brent is a punk musician, radio announcer and an all-around fun guy who is completely unable to celebrate himself. His only hope might be a man with a keytar.

Robin is a chronic snoozer. She's constantly late for work, sleeping in for upwards of two hours. She's also been keeping an elaborate secret since high school.

A self-improvement show that helps you be your best you. As best we can. Given the constraints. Coming February 14