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S4 E2: A Little Something Extra with The Valentine Brothers (Zachary’s cut)

We couldn’t let the conversation end just yet, so we’re back with the Valentine Brothers! In this…

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Exclusive Release: A Little Something Extra with GiGi and Lukas

We are so excited to welcome some familiar faces to the podcast this week! You may know them from The GiGi’s social media and their viral 6-month anniversary video…welcome GiGi and Lukas! In the holiday spirit, this episode looks back on the relationship between these lovebirds as well as their hopes for the future. This…

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S3 E21: A Little Something Extra with Jim Di Ciaula

This week we are so excited to introduce the Executive Director of CASA Kane County Jim Di Ciaula!! Recently honored with the 2024 William D Barth Community Service Award, Jim is an extremely active member in his community. In his role at CASA Kane County, he leads this volunteer driven nonprofit that is dedicated to…

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S3 E20: A Little Something Extra with Bill Leroy

Join us as we hit it out of the park with Bill Leroy! Bill has been the catcher for the Savannah Bananas for the last 7 years. The Savannah Bananas are more than just a baseball team. In these games, the players break into dance and other antics in a baseball game to entertain the…

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S3 E19: A Little Something Extra with Brad Ludden

Meet Brad Ludden! We are so excited Brad to introduce pro whitewater kayaker, philanthropist, and founder of First Descents onto our show!!! From kayaking in Madagascar and Africa to being the inspiration behind the naming of Nose Breaker Waterfall in Norway, Brad’s life is all about embracing the extremes. In overcoming fears, Brad shares the…

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S3 E18: A Little Something Extra with Curtis Hargrove

We are excited to be joined by Curtis Hargrove, a Canadian endurance athlete and philanthropist renowned for his long-distance fundraising efforts. From running the Chicago Marathon in 3-inch red high heels to completing 34 marathons in 34 days, Curtis exemplifies unwavering commitment to making a difference. On A Little Something Extra, he shares his story…

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S3 E17: A Little Something Extra with Pat Craddock

Join us in a conversation with the creator of a nationwide beer collaboration benefiting people with Down Syndrome!! Pat Craddock, a dad from a Detroit suburb, wanted to take his two passions: His son, Ian, and beer and create an opportunity to give back to the Down syndrome community. Luckily, Pat is the CFO of…

A Little Something Extra is hosted by GiGi Gianni, the namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, her brother Franco and her mom, Nancy. With 61 GiGi’s Playhouse locations across the country and Mexico they spread a global message of acceptance for all. GiGi’s offers free programs and celebrates everybody's Little Something Extra! This podcast invites others to share their Little Something Extra in hopes of inspiring people to find theirs!!

We all have a little something extra inside of us, and sometimes we don’t even know it’s there! Through A Little Something Extra we want to hear about the forces in people’s lives that drive their passion in hopes that others will be able to find theirs! We’ll get to get to the heart of what makes our guests so inspiring – their superpower – even if they do not feel it within themselves!

Every episode of A Little Something Extra will feature guests, who have accomplished the impossible and have changed the world! Be prepared to find yourself motivated with every installment from a wide range of guests.

Our hope is that we will empower, uplift and motivate our audience with each episode. Our goal is to have viewers and listeners join us in the mission of spreading global acceptance for all!

A Little Something Extra with Nancy Gianni and The GiGi is now in it's second season.

Behind-the-scenes of A Little Something Extra!