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By the Sword

The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. Follow us on Instagram @swordwomen

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00:57:46

Jo Thomas, UK

By the Sword ·

2020/12/11

Today we speak to author, environmentalist and fencer Jo Thomas in the U.K. We discuss neurodiversity, smallswords and writing. This episode was recorded live 2 July 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:56:32

Alyx Austin, UK

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2020/12/10

Today we talk to fencer and instructor Alyx Austin of London historical fencing club in the UK. We discuss sword and buckler, diversity, refereeing, and the utter glee of sword fighting. This episode was recorded live 30 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:47:35

Steph Holt, UK

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2020/12/09

We talk to naturalist, conservationist and fencer Steph Holt of The 1595 club in the UK. We discuss the sidesword, or war rapier, of Saviolo, as well as bats and ecology. This episode was recorded live on 23 June 2020. Unfortunately the recording suffered in places where the connection was lost, apologies for the quality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:59:25

Chloe Headdon, UK

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2020/12/08

In today’s episode we talk to fencer and medievalist Chloe Headdon from the Academy of Historical Fencing in the UK. We discuss mental health, and the history of military sabre. This was recorded live on 23 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:58:32

Maria Makarova, UK

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2020/12/07

In this episode we talk to Maria Makarova of New Cross Historical Fencing in London, UK. We discuss organising events, becoming a parent in a pandemic, and HEMA pedagogy. Recorded live 18 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:59:07

Robyn Alman, USA

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2020/12/06

In today’s episode we talk to historical fencer Robyn Alman of Athena School of Arms in Massachusetts, USA. We discuss fandom, floofs, and friendships! This was recorded live 12 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:59:11

Huang Chun Yi, Taiwan

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2020/12/05

Today we talk to Huang Chun Yi: physician, fencing instructor and founder of Lionheart Sword School in Taiwan. We discuss the disciplines of military sabre, top tips for becoming a HEMA instructor, and the importance of physical training. This episode was recorded live on 11 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:01:11

Lizzie Owlwood, UK

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2020/12/04

We talk to Lizzie Owlwood: art therapist and fencing instructor at The School of the Sword in the UK. We discuss the spadone, cats, mental health and well-being. This episode was recorded live 9 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:01:16

Suzy Cantrell, Ireland

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2020/12/03

In today’s episode we talk to fitness instructor and fencer Suzy Cantrell of Dublin HEMA in Ireland. We discuss racism and the white slavery myth, parenthood in a pandemic, and strength and conditioning training for HEMA. This was recorded live 4 June 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:56:31

Kelley Costigan, UK

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2020/12/02

In this episode we talk to actor, producer, instructor and fencer Kelley Costigan in the UK. We discuss swordplay on screen in the context of historical fencing. This was recorded live 2 June 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:58:33

Sue Kirk, UK

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2020/12/01

In this episode we talk to historical martial arts instructor, ex-army captain, and British HEMA institution Sue Kirk. We explore the origins of the UK HEMA scene, and Sue’s passions for smallsword and close quarter, unarmed fighting. This was recorded on Instagram live, 26 May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:01:17

Anouk Post, Netherlands

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2020/11/30

In today’s episode we talk to instructor, antique sword collector, and event organiser Anouk Post from Ludolph van Ceulen in the Netherlands. This episode was recorded live 21 May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:55:56

Roundtable: Shanee Nishry, Emilia Skirmuntt, Jo Wimborne

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2020/11/29

Today’s podcast is a roundtable discussion with three UK HEMA instructors: Shanee Nishry of Stratford Swords, Emilia Skirmuntt of The School of the Sword, and Jo Wimborne of Edel fencing Academy. This episode was recorded on Instagram live, 19th of May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:58:25

Jo Wimborne, UK

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2020/11/28

This is an AMA with Joe Wimborne, HEMA instructor, fencer, web wizard and co-founder of Edel Fencing Academy in Cardiff, UK. This episode was recorded on Instagram live on fifth of May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:59:21

Shanee Nishry, UK

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2020/11/27

We talk to HEMA instructor, game developer, and fencer Shanee Nishry, founder of Stratford Swords in the UK. This episode was recorded on Instagram live on 28th of April 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:00:18

Lynette Nusbacher, UK

By the Sword ·

2020/11/26

We talk to HEMA instructor, SCA fencer, lecturer, historian and TV presenter Lynette Nusbacher, who teaches at The School of the Sword, Godalming, UK. This episode was recorded live 23rd of April 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:00:04

Emilia Skirmuntt, UK

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2020/11/25

We talk to HEMA instructor, fencer and virologist Emilia Skirmuntt, who teaches at The School of the Sword Oxford, UK. This episode was recorded live on 15 May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:00:33

By the Sword Podcast

By the Sword ·

2020/11/24

A daily podcast featuring instructors and practitioners of historical European martial arts (HEMA). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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