CAN YOU RECOGNIZE THESE 10 FAMOUS SLOVENIANS?

[@limakiks6106]

I also know a footballer Jan Oblak - goalkeaper of Athletico Madrid.

[@MarkYaklich-fm3ty]

What about Barbara Horvat? :)

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

hehe not well known enough :D

[@stevensugars3957]

Interview some of these people for us, B ? 😮

[@GoranJovanovic-fr1ig]

Yeah. Don't kid yourself, Barb. You are, unfortunately, the most famous Slovenian.

[@hglundahl]

@@GoranJovanovic-fr1ig What's unfortunate about that?

[@lovrocalicjoca941]

Primož and Tadej are goats in world cycling! Greeting from Zagreb😎

[@dcpack]

This was pretty damn interesting. Half was just learning how to pronounce the interesting names.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Yay I'm glad!

[@EarthWalkerMan]

Maybe idea for next video: famous Slovenian bands and musicians/singers. Laibach, Siddharta, Joker Out...

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Yuppp already on the list :)

[@etche1897]

Nice video! I didn't know many of them. I think you still missed Jan Oblak and Aleksander Ceferin! 😅

[@Whiteshell204]

*I actually googled Slovenian NHL players last week between periods, I drive a Zamboni*

[@stevensugars3957]

You really should try and interview some of these people for us. 😊

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I'm not really a person to interview people. You need to have a certain personality for it, I don't have that :')

[@stevensugars3957]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat The most important qualities of a good interviewer are (1) being a good listener, (2) having a sense of humor, and (3) being a "people person" [genuinely interested in people]. Which quality are you lacking, B?

[@bhurley1743]

She lacks nothing. She is a 100 out of 10. I made out with her court-side at Mavs games one time and Luka got jealous but then I woke up realizing it was all just a dream and she would inevitably have rejected me in that same scenario if the kiss cam came on, by back handed slapping my ugly face before tossing her court-side beer into my dull eyes in order that I become temporarily blinded, so that she can run away while Luka tells security to kick me out for trying to kiss cam a girl who is evidently way out of my league, which security would immediately then agree and start clubbing me with their betan before throwing me in the trash can out back with the rats who all even find me disgusting.

[@ryancallen2698]

I knew 7 of them. Here is a small list of Sovenian American celebrities: 1. Micky Dolenz ~ Actor/Musician (The Monkees) 2. Melissa Joan Hart ~ Actress (Mother has Slovenian ancestry.) 3. Patrick Warburton ~ Actor 4. Anthony Jeselnik ~ Comedian 5. Weird Al Yankovic ~ Parody Singer 6. Bob Golic ~ American Football 7. Mike Golic ~ American Football 8. Randy Gradishar ~ American Footbal 9. John Gruden ~ American Football Coach 10. John Gruden ~ Ice Hockey 11. Jonathan Gruden ~ Ice Hockey 12. Luke Hochevar ~ Baseball 13. Frank Hribar ~ American Football 14. Frank Brimsek ~ Ice Hockey 15. Joe Kenda ~ Former Detective and Host of "Homicide Hunters" 16. John Jakopin ~ Ice Hockey - He was actually born in Canada and was never really famous. He did play for my favorite team (Pittsburgh Penguins) briefly, and I was able to get him to autograph a tee shirt with the Slovenian shield on it.

[@iztokcaks1567]

you forgot Frank Yankovic, Americas polka king from Cleveland.

[@slomuzikaofficial]

I know them all. 😄 I have spent a lot of time watching and rooting for them, including many sleepless nights due to the time difference. For a nation of 2 million, we excel in various sports, including team sports.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I completely relate lol

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Minus the sport thing, something went wrong there with me lol

[@NinjaZXRR]

Igor Akrapovič is the only famous person I know of, well he is famous in the motorcycle and car world. Great story about him, A self made man and started a small aftermarket company making exhaust systems for motorcycles called Skorpion, Before Slovenia gained its independence in 1991. Igor was a motorcycle racer from 1977 until around 1989, He found that the companies already making performance exhaust systems for motorcycles in soviet countries were not good quality, and that American brands were too expensive so he started making his own exhaust systems in 1990, Slowly his products were gaining a reputation for quality and also offering performance gains. Eventually they were contracted to provide an exhaust system for a professional race team and his brand got recognition. After a few years he renamed the company Akrapovič and in 2010 the company branched out to include automobile exhaust systems. Now you mention Akrapovič and people know it’s a name that means excellence. I use it on my motorcycle. Anyways that is the only Slovenian I know of besides you. (Akrapovič Tribute to super bikes) Is a video I watch every few months for years it’s so good!

[@slomuzikaofficial]

By the way, Keanu Reeves visited the Akrapovič company's factories in Slovenia this week. Apparently, he will be filming a commercial for them.

[@NinjaZXRR]

@@slomuzikaofficial Thats cool I’ll keep an eye out for it thanks.

[@TimothySielbeck]

A "Part 2" would be great.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Got it! Already started writing names down :)

[@TimothySielbeck]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat 👍👍👍

[@andreasmuller4666]

Well that was educating.

[@rogerpalsgrove9678]

Well, you were the Slovenian I recognized most until you get to #8. That also jogged my memory that I had seen that she was from Slovenia before. Always good content. 🐕🐕🐕

[@NarnianRailway]

Wonderful list and video! As an honorable mention would add the swordsman and knight Reepicheep whom we consider an honorary Slovenian. For it was along River Soca, Bovac, Slovenia after the Battle of Beruna where the great Aslan restored Reepicheep's tail and "it's the honor and glory of a mouse." In addition to being a noble and victorious warrior, Reepcheep, the honorary Slovenian from Narnia, is fitting to describe him as courteous, courageous and chivalrous. * Reepicheep gives a gracious deep bow to Barb and her fellow Slovenians *

[@glengardner4126]

Pretty sure you just misgendered Reepicheep but the rest of your description was spot-on, so you're forgiven. Also, I should thank you because now I'll have to reread his/her adventures with Puddleglum in order to confirm.

[@davidmadden8083]

That was very interesting and informative Barbara. I only knew Melania and both NBA players (I am a longtime Phoenix Suns fan ).

[@slomuzikaofficial]

If you plan to make a future video, consider mentioning Jure Robič. He was a Slovenian cyclist who won numerous races, including the Race Across America (RAAM) five times, setting a record in the men's solo category at the time. Tragically, he passed away during a training session when he was struck by an oncoming car.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

I'm not a big road cycling fan but kinda interested in the race across America and bike packing as a way of cheap travel and seeing the country. Not pedal the whole way but take a small fuel efficient motorcycle or ebike. I have a van but since it doesn't have a wet bath. I think it's a waste of money in fuel/poor mpgs, vehicle maintenance, possible expensive breakdown,etc. If it had a wetbath, decent mpgs, reliable then I'd consider taking it. I think van life is kinda dumb with no wetbath & 15mpgs. When you could have a bigger RV with more room, wetbath. With only slightly less mpgs, like 12 🆚 15.

[@MrBlond479]

You can just do the whole Prevc family and have another episode 😁Also, can't remember her name, the woman that drove a motor across Saudi Arabia.

[@slomuzikaofficial]

Benka Pulko holds four Guinness World Records: for the longest motorcycle trip by a woman (2,000 days), the longest motorcycle trip by distance for a woman (180.000 kilometers), the first non-stop motorcycle journey across all seven continents (covering 75 countries), and being the first woman to ride a motorcycle in Saudi Arabia.

[@MrBlond479]

@@slomuzikaofficialHvala, čist pozabu :)

[@MatKa72]

Prevc family. Davo Krničar - the first to ski from Mont Everest. And many more ski champions ...

[@scottinphoenix739]

Would love a part 2. I recognized 4, maybe I should pay attention to cycling and swimming more.

[@AusNetFan13]

Barbara, you’re so quirky strange but a good friend to have. Yes, a part two is needed with you being in the list. Please take care. 🌹

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I am just as they made me :D

[@stevensugars3957]

Thanks!

[@stevensugars3957]

What are the most important qualities of an interviewer? Someone who does successful long-form interviews?

[@gregoryrollins59]

Wow, I knew nothing of Goran. Then again, why would I. I was in a very bad marriage, and I didn't watch much TV. Completely stopped in 2010. Then, in 2013 i moved into the woods, literally. I didn't start watching sports again until 2017 or 18. I'm still a far cry from the way I was. Thanks. Peace and Ahev

[@kolozsboronkay9783]

You should add in part 2 Kristjan Čeh, who just won the European Championship in disc throwing (Rome June 11th 2024), a fantastic athlete.

[@damageincorporated8558]

That was actually pretty interesting, I think THE Barbara is definitely better than Luka but that swimming dude really takes the cake 👍

[@TWKfam_STUXN3T]

my eyes got all wet on the Dragić part ... What a man . On and Off the court .

[@edwil111]

Informative video! certainly know about Dončić and Kopitar. And I don't think Melania lets Don get within 10 meters of her nowadays! Also I used to use Elan skis. I thought Dragić was Serbian.

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

Dragić s father is Bosnian but with Orthodox faith and mother is Slovenian...

[@paulchiu]

Hey fan girl, Janja just won her second consecutive Olympics Combined Gold medal

[@ninobien]

Bravo! Ti si naša Slovenia-export cica-maca! (ups...) 😉

The first thing I actually really learned about Slovenia (and to this day makes me want to go visit) is the city of Maribor, because they hold a leg of the World Downhill Championship there and no... I can't still write or spell the name of the capital of your beautiful country... 😅

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Ljubljana! :D

[@segaboy1773]

Kopitar is awesome. I’m not a Kings fan, but I’m definitely an Anze fan. Great player and seems like a pretty good dude. Much respect. Go Sabres!

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I have been following his career since Acroni days!

[@segaboy1773]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat You have been blessed. To follow a player, who will end his career as a Hall Of Fame legend, from the beginning…is just awesome. I hope he stays with the Kings, has some more good years and retires with them. It’s great when the best player for your team spends his whole career with them. It makes it even more special. Oh, and great video. I didn’t realize Luca Doncic is Slovenian.

[@lordrefrigeratorintercoole288]

Yo you forgot about Tim Gajser, he is a 2 time champion in MX or MotoCross. I hear he is well known in the USA.

[@voyagersquaremuzika]

I am from Croatia! Also famous Slovenians are Bojan Križaj ,Bogdan Norćić, Primož Ulaga,France Prešeren,Josip Broz Tito (Croat on his father's side and Slovenian on his mother's side) and many more...

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Never heard of the basketball players. But basketball also has no relevance in Switzerland. Also didn't know about Zizek. But, in return I know Meta Hrovat, Zan Kranjec, Ana Bucik, Martin Cater or Marusa Ferk. And to mic it up a little: Monika Hrastnik.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

You know so many of them!!

[@WaechterDerNacht]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat I guess that is the perk of following ski racing and other sports since being a kid... ^^

[@jurijpuc5752]

I know it's late, but i m in Prague right now.. and you could add quite a few on the arty side.. Jožef Plečnik, Klavdij Sluban, Boris Pahor, Avsenik ( polka is huge in the US as well), Katarina Čas, Mitja Okorn, the czech film boys Burger&Cvitkovič.. i know they are a bit more for the knowitalls, but still famous in their circle😊

[@seanturner7]

Martin Strel and Melania are my favorites I think. Great list!

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Martin Strel is a wholesome dude :)

[@GoranJovanovic-fr1ig]

Congrats on Janja's second Olympian gold! Since she is, really, the only one who has them, she will always be remembered as one of the greatest climbers ever. Come on, Barb. I know you are just dying to meet her. She will not turn you down for an interview.

[@XrsN]

I didn't know that there were so many top people from Slovenia

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

And this is just a short list!

[@hypnotic4206]

..its keep goin 😁 malo nas je al smo dobro raspoređeni (there are few of us, but we are well distributed)

[@hglundahl]

4:53 Is Ljubljana underrepresented in Olympics? I saw three Slovenes, from Koper, from Slovenj Gradec, and I'm fascinated to know I had heard of these cities as Capodistria and Windischgrätz, and from Izola.

[@doktoronyx6619]

I only heard about Donkik and France Prešern.

[@aellewinter7433]

I know it doesn't belong here, but I would be interested to know if you've already received offers for film roles. It would definitely be fun to see you in a mainstream film

[@SopotKrzyn]

Barbara I must say, you look great !!!

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Ah, thanks :)

[@ethanpintar5454]

Not from Slovenia but the incomparable Weird Al Yankovic is of Slovenian descent!

[@reedin9954]

I recognize Barbara in this video and she is a super famous Slovenian. Does that count?

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

hahahha so sweet!

[@jeffsaviola2109]

Got to see Pogaćars sighted jersey from one or Tour de France in museum in tivoli park in Ljubljana

[@alien2525]

Super video, but u miss culture, research, politic. Like Slavko Avsenik, Laibach, Luka Šulić (2cellos), Perpetuum Jazzile. Then we have persons of Slovenian origins Sunita Williams and Amy Klobuchar. Most probably i miss A LOT more of us 😅

[@MorAcro]

Janas jansa was on cnn one time a few years ago for an interview…

[@valentintapata2268]

Famous people not infamous ones.

[@MorAcro]

@@valentintapata2268 fair

[@pgpleroux]

I learned a lot, especially because the only sport I like is chess 🙂 The only one I knew was Melania But: you missed to include the most well known lady from Slovenia on the Internet: Barbara Horvat

[@slomuzikaofficial]

Well, we have Laura Unuk, World Youth Chess Champion 2014 & 2017, she is an International Master (IM) & Woman Grand Master (WGM) in chess.

[@pgpleroux]

@@slomuzikaofficial Okay, so I know 3 Slovenian people:Forgot that Laura was Slovenian :-)

[@rmartin2763]

There is one more famous Slovenian that you left off the list - there is a very attractive, smart, energetic, multilingual, young lady that is well traveled who happens to be a KZbin personality that is on the verge of making it really big. I think her name is Barbara something?

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

You guys are too funny :D

[@LTRegulate]

Kopi! Kopi! Kopi! He is a huge fan favorite in LA!

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I have heard that yissss

[@Meliitak]

That is how us Slovenian see our famous people. Other countries maybe see Slovenia diffrently and depends in what are they interested in. And yeah, we are good in sports. Go Barbara 😉

[@comedyman112]

i was wondering where Novak Đoković was, then I checked google hahah

[@Mary...22-u9j]

your looking great Barb!!!!!!❤

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Aw thanks!

[@SvendleBerries]

0:00 I recognize that famous Slovenian!

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

lololol

[@tiborkovacs5317]

Error no hahah very good stuff thanks.

[@miran248]

No ski jumpers? :)

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

this is just a base list :)

[@ShinyGolduck5]

Frane Goršin, Prevčevi, Jan Oblak, Zlatko Zahović, Benjamin Šeško, Željko Ivanjek...

[@victormartin6608]

Well done.

[@pauljensen4773]

OK Herr Comazar!!!

[@ronaldstrous2764]

What about Zeljko Ivanek, an actor who played among others in Madame Secretary

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Going on the list for future video!

[@piky4]

tadej pogacar(king pogi), primoz roglic and jian oblak

[@PureMaddnessOne]

You did show some famous Slovenians ina top10 famous things of Slovenia (i think that was the title. 1st 1, i member him from you mentioning him before, as i am not a basketball fan, i wouldn't know know who he was. 2nd one. Either 1 i only know, because you have mentioned him, as i don't follow that sport as well. Third 1, same as the 2 before. Fourth one. I didn't know rock wall climbing is a sport now. The 5th 1. Same as 1,2 and 3. The 6th one. I wonder if he did swimming in freezing water. As apparently that record for longest under water that is freezing is being held by a Dutch guy. The Seventh 1. Idk that guy before though. The Eight one. She either did some adult movies. Either her younger years she looks a bit like Sofía Vergara in her younger years, even though they come from 2 completely diff countries. She either knows more languages than the 1st lady after her, not just ones before her. The 9th. I don't follow that sport as well. The tenth. His nickname in Romanian would be Dracul. Wonder if he is born in year of Dragon as well. The 11th aka crazy nr. You missed 1 famous Slovenian, her named is Barbara Horvat. In part 2, do some historical figures in that 1 or famous animals. Soccer is the biggest sport in my country and i only know of some older players, because classmates talked aboot it, i never liked the "sport". Stay awesome and positive yourself Little Squirrelie 🐿🏁. The cute sound was short and cute.

[@ivanpetro8464]

I have slovene blood, and also don't know what went wrong with me about sports.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

hahah we dabbled too much in the other side of Slovenia - the vineyards :D

[@ivanpetro8464]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat yes, the vineyards side is doing all right.

[@a3hmax913]

I must confess that only recognized Melania, Luka and Bárbara 😮

[@rioangel8397]

You are gorgeous.

[@rudolphraindeer295]

You forgot Manca, Ziga and Samo from Polenar Tactical

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

It's more of a brand, I was listing actual individuals. I think they're mostly known as an entity :D

[@Stephen-nq5kd]

The world record for balancing on one foot is 76 hours and some minutes.

[@dami19731]

😂 super!

[@anestrawberrychild]

Alo kaj pa Leon Štrukelj? ta tip je biu legenda!

[@Jon7763]

I dont need to know 7 Slovenians, I just need one... you

[@ahippogryph]

I knew 3, I am totally uneducated, but Barb, is by far, my favorite Slovenian 😍 ❤️ 💙 ♥️

[@Kenny_Gameplay]

We need Jan Oblak

[@bojansaksida3625]

Tim Gajser

[@hglundahl]

I know two famous Slovenes. Well, know and know ... Melania and Barbara Horvat.

[@hglundahl]

Oh, do you count Kurt von Schuschnigg, even if he was across that border?

[@henkemenke]

Oblak, handanovic, akrapovic, pipistrel, peterka,katarina cas, zeljko ivanek, tim gajser, matevz lenarcic, prevc…….😅

[@hglundahl]

5:32 Is this the correct French transscription? Anejé copitare?

[@hglundahl]

Does it mean Andrew?

[@andreaspersic3262]

Brigita Bukovec?

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Ohhhh yesss! putting her on the list!

[@billywoods3337]

Janja!

[@mwngw]

What about Slavko Avsenik? Eva Solinc? Nina Cukjati?

[@mikehunt8997]

Horvat is the most popular name in Croatia.

[@ekisauruslux6795]

pipi strel

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

:D

[@hglundahl]

15:46 Given who Barron is, are you sure Melania isn't sth of an athlete herself?

[@thurin84]

sorry barb. the only person i knew of on that list was melania. i just dont follow sports. its the only trivial pursuit pie wedge i usually cant get by myself. oh well, at least im subscribed.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I follow only when Slovenians are a part of it **guilty**

[@blotski]

It's worth mentioning the Slavoj Žižek's physical mannerisms (pulling at his clothes and grabbing his nose) are not down to simple annoying habits. He suffers from involuntary 'tics' which doctors have speculated is probably a form of Tourettes. And Melania (originally Melanija) Trump's claimed language skills have been disputed. In fact she has never been heard to say more than a few words of Italian, German or French before switching to English. She obviously does speak English and like most Slovenes of her age she will speak Serbo-Croat too so I suppose she probably does speak more languages than any other First Lady but I would never describe her as a 'noted polyglot'. And I don't think it's unfair to point out that, although she has lived in the USA for probably longer than you've been alive, her English is nowhere near as good as yours.

[@dustin6097]

No Milan Fras? Top of my list.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Famous as a band more than as a person :)

[@AnjaČelan]

Peter prevc

[@zoberrox1603]

How to write ebpf program

[@JS-eu1co]

Alao famous Slovenians, famous band, Jokers Out.

[@notglory7160]

I love 'em❤

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

True! For now I just listed individuals! I'll definitely cover musiciansbands!

[@jthompson120db]

Yeah, who doesn’t know Barbara! 😉

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Many people hahah

[@jthompson120db]

You speak of madness, my friend ... lets pray this fades away soon enough)

[@sebbvell3426]

The b in climber is silent

[@hglundahl]

14:49 If he is into psychoanalysis and Hegelianism, I'm afraid that Slavoj as my colleague (though I'm not good at oral debates) is probably also Evolutionist, alas.

[@timno2639]

No Prešeren moment

[@GGTanguera]

Well ….Luka is half Slovene 😊

[@xy3zprototype]

Imaš beden tatoo

[@DubArchaeologist]

Comment about thumbnail before watching - Janja. 1/10. 😁

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

We'll never be friends.

[@DubArchaeologist]

I upped my game to 2/10 after watching but I doubt Melania is in the running for another Olympic victory.

[@matthewhall7976]

What.. there's famous Slovenians?.. I thought our beautiful Barbara was the only one..😂

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

GUYYYYS ahhahaha sthaaap :D

[@linux44]

peter prevc

[@EarthWalkerMan]

Primož Peterka :)

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Both very good dudes!

[@masterofnordinbad8914]

​@@TheBarbaraHorvat tim gajser more bit tud na spisku

[@iSTAYuGO]

Peter Klepec, Kralj Matjaž, Butalci, Martin Krpan, Zlatorog, Mojca Pokraculja,....😁 part 21

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

😂😂😂😂

[@stevealford230]

It's not very nice to call them slovenly, no matter how famously slovenly they are.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I wish this made sense lmao but I get the attempt :D

[@stevealford230]

@@TheBarbaraHorvat "slovenly" means "dirty" in English, so I was just making a pun based on that, as if I had misread the title. :)

[@iSTAYuGO]

Peter Klepec, Kralj Matjaž, Butalci, Martin Krpan, Zlatorog, Mojca Pokraculja,....😁 part 21