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The Reenactor"s Corner

Chris Schreiber

A bi-weekly podcast on WWII reenactment, featuring Chris Schreiber, Ben Longfellow, and guests. We discuss every aspect of our unique hobby of living history.

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44:13

An Arctic Blast from the Past !

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/01/09

As Chris and the rest of the team take a New Year break we've dug deep into the archives to bring you again an episode from way back in August 2020 ! As temperatures plummet across the Northern Hemisphere here's one of our original show hosts, Lasse, talking to Nicholas, who has served in the Norwegian armed forces and shares his tips on how to stay safe whilst reenacting during the coldest months of the year.... Link to German Manuals who sell the winter manual as discussed in the episode:

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51:37

Christmas 2024 and Review of the Year - Ep.121

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/12/26

Join Chris and podcast regulars Ludwig Topf and Rudi Lange as they celebrate Christmas and look back on a busy year of reenacting. Thanks to Christophe Piefke and his accordion for playing us out so beautifully at the end of the show and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all of our listeners and Patreon supporters from everyone here on the team ! A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular

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58:27

Marschmusik & Soldatenlieder - Ep.120

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/12/12

Music has always played an important role within the military - from signalling manouveres on the battlefield to bolstering morale around the camp fire. In this episode Rudi Lange talks to reenactor Christoph Piefke about how he uses his talents as a musician within the hobby to enhance authenticity levels and build kameradschaft. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do

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Cobra to Lüttich Part 2 - Ep.119

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/11/28

Back in the summer 100s of German and American WW2 reenactors attended a big event in France, marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. In this follow up episode Ludwig Topf is joined by one of our original podcast hosts, Lasse from Norway and Rob from Sweden to talk about how the event played out and what made it so unique and special. For more information on the event click on the link below www.cobratoluttich2024.com A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon -

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42:08

New Summer 1940 Event - Ep.118

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/11/14

Early war events based on France Summer 1940 are few and far between, in part due to the lack of WW2 French Army Reenactors. In this episode Chris talks to Dylan Williams about an ambitious new event in Illinois next summer which will focus on this time period - and hopes to become an annual event in the US reenacting calendar. For more details on the Fall Gelb 2025 event please follow the link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/811572074264109 A big thank you to everyone who supports the

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36:58

Horrors of Reenacting 6 - Ep.117

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/10/31

Keeping up our annual tradition join Chris as he shares listeners spooky stories about things that go bump in the night whilst reenactors are manning those lonely machine gun posts or out on patrol at 2am....... A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as little as $5 a month to unlock regular exclusive content

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52:43

Propagandakompanie - Ep.116

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/10/17

Film, radio and press photography played an important role feeding the German news and propaganda machine during WW2. In this episode Rudi Lange talks to Hans Wickmann about his Propagandakompanie (PK) impression and his three year search to find an original WW2 Arriflex 35 movie camera to film reenactment events. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the

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56:11

Helmet Restoration - Ep.115

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/10/03

The German Stahlhelm is perhaps one of the most iconic totems of WW2 and a crucial part of any reenactors impression. In this episode Chris discusses the best ways to buy your helmet and how to restore originals or improve the appearance of a reproduction... A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as little as $5 a month to unlock

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56:05

Cobra to Lüttich - Ep.133

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/09/05

In this episode Ludwig Topf is joined by Lasse and Rob to discuss their involvement in the recent Cobra to Lüttich event in Normandy which saw almost 100 WW2 German reenactors take part in recreating the key events of the Avranches breakthrough and the German counter-attack at Mortain.

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43:21

D-Day Ohio - Ep.132

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/08/22

This year the annual D-Day event in Conneaut, Ohio marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. In this episode podcast regular Rudi Lange talks to Chris about his experiences over the three day event, which draws huge numbers of reenactors and spectators from the USA and beyond.... A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up

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42:05

Focus on Field Caps - Ep.131

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/08/08

In the first of a new series of occasional kit deep dives Chris focuses on WW2 German Field Caps - which under went several changes following the issue of the iconic M34 in the mid 1930s. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as little as $5 a month to unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you.

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42:46

Online Security - Ep.130

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/07/25

The internet, and social media in particular, have introduced a whole new dimension to reenacting - helping us connect, research and share our passion for living history. However it has also brought with it risks that need to be taken seriously. In this episode Chris is joined by podcast regulars Rudi and Ludwig to talk about how to manage our online profiles in connection with the hobby and raise awareness of how doxing can be an ever present threat that may have potentially harmful real-life

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39:50

Twenty Years in Feldgrau - Ep.129

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/07/11

Back in 2004 Erich Wessel attended his first WW2 Living History event at Peak Rail in the UK . He was 11 years old at the time - now, 20 years on, he has just returned from the same event. In this episode Erich joins Chris to share his reflections on how the hobby has changed and developed over the past two decades. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on

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43:27

HBT DEEP DIVE - Ep.128

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/06/27

Work or combat uniform ? Hot weather use only or all year round? No pockets, two pockets or four? After carrying out extensive research using original German wartime documentation Chris takes a deep dive into HBTs to challenge common misconceptions about Drillichanzug. To read the article Chris refers to in this episode please follow the link below.. https://festung.net/reproduction-first-and-second-pattern-german-army-hbt-uniforms/ A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon -

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54:00

Dover Castle Event - Ep.127

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/06/13

In this episode Ludwig Topf talks to Chris and Rudi about attending events at historic sites following the recent Dover Castle reenactment in the UK. Plus there's a discussion on how German soldiers are portrayed by Hollywood and how movie plot lines are often far removed from the reality of World War Two.

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44:32

Epic Militaria - Ep.126

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/05/30

UK based Epic Militaria has become one of the best know vendors within WW2 Reenacting . In this episode Chris talks to Adrian from Epic about how they design and source their reproductions, customised helmets and when those much anticipated M38 gasmasks might be available. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as little as $5 a

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50:30

Celebrating Five Years of the Podcast ! - Ep.125

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/05/15

Join us as Chris and Rudi celebrate our 5th birthday !! When the podcast first started we had no idea we would make it this far and grow such a loyal band of listeners - thank you. Here's to all of the fantastic guests who have appeared on the podcast since 2019 and to Lasse, Ben, Ludwig, Rudi and Mike who have all played a big part in our success. A huge thank you also goes to all of our supporters on Patreon - we literally could not have done this without you. Here's to the next 5 years

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55:43

Romanian Spring Event Report - Ep.124

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/04/25

In this episode Chris talks to Adam Bednar and Ernst Schäfer about the recent Romanian Spring Event in Wisconsin . Over 175 German and Soviet Reenactors took part and we hear what went into creating an event on such a big scale and how the organisers ensured it would be a success . https://www.facebook.com/groups/850256482980698 A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep

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43:30

10./Gren-Reg 41 - Ep.123

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/04/18

In this episode Chris talks to special guest Markus, who has experience of Reenacting WW2 in both Europe and the USA . He describes the differences in Reenacting on both sides of the pond and explains why he has gone on to form his own unit - 10./Gren-Reg 41 (mot.) - now that he is back in the States . With a big emphasis on portraying 1940s German cultural norms within the new unit Markus uses his extensive experiences in Europe to help shape his Reenacting .

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42:28

Displaying Your Collection - Ep.122

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2024/04/05

In this episode Rudi Lange tells Chris how his recent house move gave him the opportunity to create a new Kreigzimmer. With an ever growing collection space is still an issue….along with the possible negative reaction of family and friends plus the potential need for insurance cover. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as

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