This story begins the way all great stories do: with an empty pocket and a crazy idea.

Zane Jarecke and Charlie Sigmund flew to Kazakhstan with nothing but a camera, a pack of cheap cigars, and a crazy idea:

To capture the first documentary ever made on The World Nomad Games.

Known as the ‘Olympics of Central Asia,’ these Games are the most bizarre sporting events you’ve never heard of.

Well, until now, that is.

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Pound sand, Netflix.

This project was independently produced thanks to the readers of

Rambles from a Rogue.

Because of them, we had full creative autonomy. No suits, no scripts, no sacrificing our vision to trends.

It was a mad week. Total chaos and fury. But we came out the other side alive, and with a story to tell.


“Instant cult classic.”

— No one

“Honestly, more effective than NyQuil. 2/10.”

— Someone who I won't name

“The way you gave such a brief yet rich explanation of our cultural history, along with the funny and incredibly vibrant moments from your time in our country, is truly impressive. Through the screen, I could feel the same atmosphere and beauty of my homeland. It’s heartwarming to see that you not only enjoyed your journey, but also managed to show everyone just how divine Kazakh culture is.”

— Nura A.

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