Best Fencers Podcasts (2026)

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Brave Fencer Musashi: Sir Little Turd's Big Bincho Energy (ft. Lucas Lobo) 1:52:27

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Lucas of Game Over Hell on YouTube makes his main show debut to help us assess the story of a shortstack swordsman, Brave Fencer Musashi! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Lucas Lobo Bio: Founder and co-producer of the Game Over Hell YouTube Channel. Love for video games across all generations. Also freelance (usually but not always NSFW) …

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Olympic Fencer Khalil Thompson Opens Up About Mental Health Crisis & Finding Identity | Direct Elimination Ep. 16 1:45:30

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🎙️ EPISODE 16 – KHALIL THOMPSON INTERVIEW The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Olympic fencer Khalil Thompson shares his raw, unfiltered journey from struggling with depression and living in his sister's shadow to finding his own identity through sport. This powerful conversation explores the mental health challenges elite athletes face, th…

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Kingdom Hearts II: Sea Salt Memories (ft. Eric Gess) 2:38:02

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Eric Gess of the Unlockables podcast helps us learn the power of friendship and a stable of recognizable IPs as we discuss Kingdom Hearts II! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Eric Gess Bio: The Story of video games, the people who play them, and the memories made along the way. Instagram: @unlockablespod on Instagram Twitter/X: @Unlockabl…

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Medieval European Body Culture, with Dr Maciej Talaga 1:23:58

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-209-medieval-european-body-culture-with-dr-maciej-talaga To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Dr Maciej Talaga is an assistant professor at the University of Warsaw. His research interests have re…

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King of Games '99 - The Finale: SoulCalibur vs Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2:29:07

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It all comes down to this. Which game takes home the crown for The King of Games 1999? Chris, Eric, Dave, Adam, and Ashton decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: July 1st, 2025

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Top 5 Games We Loved But Never Finished | The Flight 28:00

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They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this epi…

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Martial arts culture is a work in progress 19:57

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In this episode I rant about the frustrations of trying to change martial arts culture for the better, especially when the unwillingness to change hampers any progress from the outset. After sixteen years I am so very tired. If we genuinely want to improve our communities we need to put the work in, all of us.…

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King of Games '99 - Hono(u)rable Mentions 2:28:28

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Not every game can make it in to the tournament. And sometimes, some truly great ones somehow get lost and passed up. This is the time to discuss the games that we left out of KoG '99, and why they may have been on the outside looking in. Chris, Ozzy, Josh, Coury, Try and Keith are here to represent! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 24th,…

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Italian Fencing Olympian Federico Vismara: Give Everything You Have | Direct Elimination Ep. 17 1:02:38

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🎙️ EPISODE 17 – FEDERICO VISMARA The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Join us for an intimate conversation with Federico Vismara, one of Italy's top epee fencers from 2019-2024, having won many international medals and achieving immense team success before finishing 5th at the Paris Olympics and retiring at 27. Federico opens up about his "…

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Commander Keen: The Universe is Toast! (ft. Luis Aguasvivas) 1:45:01

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Game critic, researcher, editor, writer, and all-around renaissance human Luis Aguasvivas lends an air of much needed professionalism to the show as we discuss the PC platformer from an obscure developer known as Ideas from the Deep: Commander Keen! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Luis Aguasvivas Bio: Luis Aguasvivas is a game critic, re…

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Swords are where I can be me, with Vera Martocchia 1:49:16

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-208-swords-are-where-i-can-be-me-with-vera-martocchia To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Vera Martocchia is a professional sword fighting instructor with nearly a decade of experience in histori…

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King of Games '99 - Round 4, Match 2: SoulCalibur vs Sonic Adventure 2:47:06

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Time for the last game to move on to determine the final. Which game will go on to represent the Dreamcast in it's launch year? It's a battle of console heavy weights as SoulCalibur takes on Sonic Adventure. Dave, Ozzy, Matt, Ashton, and Digital Foundry's John Linneman decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 17th, 2025…

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King of Games '99 - Round 4, Match 1 - Silent Hill vs Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2:30:26

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The semi finals have commenced! Who will be the first to advance to claim it all for the year 1999? Chris, Adam, Eric, Rick and Josh decide. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 10th, 2025

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RH Gaiden - The Great FF Debate (ft. Tony & Kade) 2:58:43

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Hey kid, ya want almost 3 hours of some nerds arguing about which Final Fantasy games are the best ones? Boy, do we got a deal for you! (And no, we ain't includin' those fancy MMOs). ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: March 10th, 2022 Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great con…

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The perfectly rational fencer? With Martin Höppner 1:39:40

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-207-the-perfectly-rational-fencer-with-martin-hoppner To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Dr Martin Höppner has been involved in historical martial arts since joining a local reenactment club, “B…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 4: Sonic Adventure vs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete 1:30:07

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Wow. Well, these little plucky upstarts sure know how to make some noise, eh? Will the Sonic redemption arc continue, or will Lunar find another storied franchise to slay? Eric, Matt, and Coury discuss! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 3rd, 2025

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Top 5 Games We Love That No One Talks About | The Flight 43:47

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With so many games being released every single day, plenty are bound to fall through the cracks or drop off the radar or some other equivalent colloquialism. These, however, are 10 games we feel deserve better. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-Share…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 3: SoulCalibur vs System Shock 2 1:52:07

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An arcade port for the ages takes on a game that would be a huge influence on one of the biggest FPS games made. Can fast arcade, hard hitting action take down a narrative driven shooter with RPG elements? Chris, Tyger, and Lynnsey decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 27th, 2025

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Twisted Metal: Virtual Vehicular Violence (ft. Kade Call) 1:46:58

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Kade Call of Gaming Memories makes his triumphant return to the show after several years to satisfy his sweet tooth and talk about Twisted Metal for the Sony Playstation! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Kade Call Bio: Miyamoto the Father, Kojima the Son & Carmack the Holy Ghost appeared to me in vision commanding me to create the one tru…

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You’re a Fechtmeister too, with Liam Clark 1:39:24

1M ago1:39:24

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-206-you-re-a-fechtmeister-too-with-liam-clark To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Liam H. Clarke is a historical fencer with a focus on Renaissance-era German fencing traditions, specifically the…

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Olympic Silver Medalist Daryl Homer: From Podiums to Transcending the Sport | Direct Elimination Ep. 15 1:14:07

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🎙️ EPISODE 15 -- DARYL HOMER INTERVIEW The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Olympic silver medalist Daryl Homer reveals the untold story behind his rise from a curious five-year-old in the Bronx to Team USA's fencing podium in Rio. This isn't just another athlete success story – it's a masterclass in long-term planning, identity, and overco…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 2: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Final Fantasy VIII 2:06:30

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Kick flips and trigger pulls. The XTREME sports game of the year takes on the JRPG hype factory. Will Superman advance? Or will amnesia forget everything and let a game go through? Ozzy, Keith, and Toby decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 20th, 2025

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Top 5 Video Game Crossovers & Mashups | The Flight 31:36

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You got your chocolate in my peanut butter! Well, you got your peanut butter in my chocolate! Sometimes two pretty good things can come together and make something awesome, and that includes video games. We're here today to highlight our favorite mashups in all of gaming! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure…

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Fencing World Champion Sam Imrek: Unorthodox Style and Mental Resilience | Direct Elimination Ep. 14 1:07:32

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🎙️ EPISODE 14 -- SAM IMREK INTERVIEW The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Team USA fencer Sam Imrek's journey from Star Wars-obsessed kid to elite athlete proves that unconventional paths often lead to extraordinary results. In this episode, Sam opens up about developing his unique fencing style, handling criticism from doubters, and the me…

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How to come back from a break 22:47

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Have you not been to class for a while? Do you miss swords? Whatever your hobby, I break down the steps and approach you need to make returning to the thing you love a pleasure not a pain. Fran URG centred HEMA events, coaching, content and podcasts. Historical European Martial Arts. 💻 Website https://bythesword.net ⚔️ courses and coaching https://…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 1: Silent Hill vs EverQuest 1:39:09

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Here we are at round three! Two games that either defined or set a defining standard for their genre are set to match when Silent Hill takes on EverQuest. Will SIlent Hill's approach to survival horror and visuals be enough to overcome EverQuest's massive contribution to online gaming? Find out as Dave, Adam, and Ashton discuss! ---------- Original…

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Shadow of the Colossus: Crackin' Open a Cold One (ft. Soha) 2:29:37

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Ladies, will your man slay 16 massive ancient golems to bring you back from the dead? If not is he really your man? Wander is out here setting the bar high for us all. Thanks man. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: João Lucas Michel Bio: 29 year old content creator; sole producer in the sohay0 youtube channel; host of the Retro Hangover Rev…

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Salute before you cross swords with Damon Young 1:49:23

2M ago1:49:23

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/salute-before-you-cross-swords-with-damon-young To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy My guest today, Damon Young, is an Australian philosopher, author and martial artist. He has written 14 books or so, in…

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Suit of Swords 2025: interview with Rose Jones & Madeleine Thomson 24:35

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I attended Scotland’s very first URG HEMA event in October 2025, and took the opportunity to interview the two organisers to gain an insight into the process and goals of this awesome historical fencing Weekender. URG centred HEMA events, coaching, content and podcasts. Historical European Martial Arts. 💻 Website https://bythesword.net ⚔️ courses a…

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Olympic Fencing Champion Lauren Scruggs: Breaking Barriers & Balancing Life | Direct Elimination Ep. 13 1:07:11

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🎙️ EPISODE 13 -- LAUREN SCRUGGS INTERVIEW The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Join Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart for an inspiring conversation with Lauren Scruggs, the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic fencing medal. From her focused beginnings to making history at the Olympics, Lauren shares her incredible journey of…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 8: Super Smash Bros vs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete 1:48:12

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The most popular fighting game on the N64 takes on a beloved JRPG with a rabid fan base. This one seems obvious, doesn't it? Chris, Shane, and Lynnsey discuss which should move on. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 6th, 2025

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Top 5 Console Generations | The Flight 49:48

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We're makin' like it's 1991 and reigniting the console wars, baby! Which batches of gaming hardware were the best of the best? Only one way to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shout…

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Grant Williams on Fencing, Focus & the Champion's Mindset | Direct Elimination Ep. 12 57:36

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🎙️ EPISODE 12 – GRANT WILLIAMS INTERVIEW The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. In this episode of Direct Elimination, hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Grant Williams — a U.S. Men’s Épée National Team fencer, 2x Olympic alternate, and full-time consultant — to talk about balance, commitment, and chasing purpose inside and out…

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How to train HEMA from home 32:53

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This podcast is aimed at everyone who trains HEMA or any martial art, whether you want to get out of a plateau in class, or you’re planning a comeback after a break, or you just can’t get to a class, training from home is always a good idea.

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 7: Suikoden II vs Sonic Adventure 2:02:10

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The lovable PS1 RPG with a heavy price tag takes on the Blue Blur's intial 3D adventure. It's a clash of retrospective admiration against contemporary excitement in Suikoden II v Sonic Adventure! Eric, Chris, and Kade clash to choose a game to advance. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 29th, 2025…

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James Evenson // Sailing Zingaro & What is Seam'nship? 1:22:14

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James Evenson, aka Sailing Zingaro on YouTube, has sailed tens of thousands of miles on a variety of boats and had countless adventures. Several of those adventures have ended either in disaster or heroics, depending on your perspective, and it got me wondering - what is true seam'nship? James and I sat down face to face in Annapolis and had a rang…

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F.E.A.R.: The Clone Wars (ft. Nomad) 2:14:36

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You'd think the "creepy girl with long black hair" trope would get old after awhile, but... Nope, still horrifying. Add a serious grudge and the ability to explode people into a red mist with your mind and you've got yourself a recipe for terror. We close out this year's Spooptoberfest with Nomad of the Retro Wildlands podcast joining us to bullet-…

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Camille Simmons: From Fencing to NFL Sidelines | Direct Elimination Ep. 11 1:12:00

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🎙️ EPISODE 11 – CAMILLE SIMMONS The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts. Hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Camille Simmons — junior national champion and NCAA Division 1 Athlete turned professional sports photographer — to trace how a fencer’s mindset translates to Professional Photography and high-stakes creative work. From fir…

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5 Things I will not be teaching you as your coach 31:05

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🏆 “Winning is everything”. Winning is just a visible part of fencing. There is a fathoms-deep chunk beneath the surface of learning, passion and personal growth. 👀 To look down on other fencers and clubs. Parochial perceptions persist, and a community is more than the club you belong to. We can’t grow as a movement without understanding, connection…

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Staying Fit for Fencing, with Dr. Elizabeth Scott 1:22:43

2M ago1:22:43

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-204-staying-fit-for-fencing-with-dr-elizabeth-scott To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Elizabeth Scott is a historical martial arts and armoured combat practitioner on foot and on horseback, whi…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 6: System Shock 2 vs Pokemon Yellow 1:42:24

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One could say this match is...electric. The PC cult classic takes on a cultural phenomenon's update patch. Which one will take a shocking victory? ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 22nd, 2025

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Pär Nyman // GGR 2026 & Sailing Spirituality 1:17:20

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Pär Nyman is a Swedish sailor who recently bought the Rustler 36 Lazy Otter and signed up for the 2026 Golden Globe race. He sailed from Sweden to Bergen, Norway, to sea trial his boat, gain experience, and to meet up with fellow Golden Globe competitor Daniel Alfredsson from Bergen. August met him there to talk about his upcoming big dream voyage.…

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Top 5 RPG Battle Systems | The Flight 35:58

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War. War never changes. Wait... We already did that episode. Actually war does change, at least where RPGs are concerned. Today we provide a full dossier on all our favorite frameworks for fighting! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike Licens…

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Maia Chamberlain on Going All-In, Mindset & the Being Yourself | Direct Elimination Ep. 10 1:09:44

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🎙️ EPISODE 10 – MAIA CHAMBERLAIN INTERVIEW In this episode of Direct Elimination, hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Maia Chamberlain — Olympian, U.S. Women’s Sabre National Team member, National and Pan-American Champion, and the first Prieur athlete outside of the hosts to appear on the podcast. Maia shares what it means to go all-…

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Taming Toxicity in HEMA 34:11

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We tend to imagine our own club is utopian compared to the others you hear about on social media where bad things happen. I’m here to let you know that every club is fertile ground for toxic behaviour. But what can we do about it?

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 5: SoulCalibur vs Grandia 1:35:31

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A critically acclaimed and popular fighting game matches up with a beloved but cult classic JRPG. SoulCalibur carries the banner of the Dreamcast against Game Arts' masterpiece Grandia. Which one moves on? Eric, Coury, and Ashton talk it out! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 15th, 2025

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Mara Løvenskiold // From Fencer & Bobsled Athlete to the Golden Globe Race 1:25:43

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The rumors are true - 59º North has bought the Schooner Woodwind business in Annapolis! Andy, Mia, founder Jen Kaye & new GM Ryan Ellison share some behind-the-scenes at the top of today's show. Come help celebrate with us at Annapolis Sailboat Show, and meet today's podcast guest Mara, who will be at the show and hanging around with 59º North in t…