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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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01:00:01

Jamie MacIver, London Historical Fencing Club

By the Sword ·

2021/11/19

In this episode I talk to Jamie MacIver, co-founder of London Historical Fencing Club, about Vadi, tournaments, and organising events. The podcast was recorded on Instagram live 14 November 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:46:00

Spencer Waddell, USA

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2021/11/12

In this episode I speak to Spencer Waddell, the multitalented martial artist behind the Wandering Sword Project. We talk about his myriad interests in historical Asian, European, and African martial arts, and spreading the word about swords all over the world stop The episode was recorded on Instagram live 7 November 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:59:31

Aaron Lamontagne, Canada

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2021/11/06

On today’s episode we meet Aaron Lamontagne of Golden Triangle Fencing in Canada. We discuss swords, working with kids and neurodiversity in martial arts. The podcast was recorded on Instagram live 31 October 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:38:27

Bethan Jenkins, UK

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2021/10/28

In this episode we meet Bethan Jenkins of Linacre School of Defence in Oxford, UK. We discuss smallsword, fencing for the salle vs self defence, and to not believe everything you read in books. The recording took place on Instagram live 24 October 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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02:37:22

Da’Mon Stith, HAMA Association President, USA

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2021/10/21

This extended episode features two interviews with historical African martial arts Association founder and president, Da’Mon Stith. We follow his unorthodox and diverse martial arts background, how he began the modern historical African martial arts movement, and learn how one can train and research these martial arts. I’m your host Fran Lacuata, and the interviews took place on the 12th and 14th of October 2021. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:36:11

Swords of the Renaissance II

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2021/10/18

Swords of the Renaissance II was an event held in Potsdam Germany on 16th and 17th of October 2021 hosted by Schiltwache Potsdam. There were six workshops, lots of free fencing and chances to talk about history and swordplay. We took the opportunity to speak to some of the attendees and instructors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:41:57

Swords & Mental Health episode 5: boundaries & subtexts

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2021/10/08

This is episode five of swords of mental health with Fran Lacuata and Janna Datahan. We have a very open and frank discussion on the topic of boundaries and subtexts: whether in every day life, or in martial arts training. CW: A warning for sensitive listeners: some of the discussion is of a very emotional nature and covers domestic violence and child abuse. The episode was recorded 7 October 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:55:45

Mansa Myrie, HAMA Canada

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2021/10/05

In today’s podcast we meet historical African martial arts scholar and practitioner, Mansa Myrie. We discuss the HAMA Association and its founding, as well as the research and study of these cultural practices that span millennia. The episode was recorded live at the southern Ontario historical fencing Association tournament ‘the kings cup’, in Ontario Canada, 3 October 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:26:42

Swordpunk 2021

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2021/09/27

I was recently invited to attend one of the most out of this world sword events - Swordpunk. Somewhere between a martial arts camp and a festival, Swordpunk takes place in rural Warwickshire UK at the beginning and end of each summer. The inclusive and environmentally responsible ethos makes for a super welcoming atmosphere, and even though I attended on my own I was soon chatting to lots of new friends. Whether it’s circus skills, blacksmithing, swordplay or axe throwing, this friendly and

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00:42:50

Andrej Kubiček, Belgrade Fencing Academy, Serbia

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2021/09/23

We meet Andrej Kubiček of Belgrade Fencing Academy Serbia, and discuss his 20 years of practising and teaching historical European martial arts. The episode was recorded on the 19th of September 2021 on Instagram live. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:48:08

Mark Howland, Shrikes Forge USA

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2021/09/15

This episode is an interview with Swords maker Mark Howland, of Shrikes Forge in Oregon, USA. We discuss his beginnings in the SCA, how he began his craft as a sword maker, and the more obscure and undiscovered areas of HEMA. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 12 September 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:00:45

Swords & Mental Health episode 4: Resilience vs...

By the Sword ·

2021/09/08

In episode 4 of swords and mental health Fran speaks to regular guest Janna Datahan and also Kirsten Meredith, both members of True Edge Academy in Utah, USA. We discuss the topic of resilience versus persistence in the context of mental health. The episode was recorded 6 September 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:53:23

Stephanie Aiuto: knife and sword maker, USA

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2021/09/06

In this episode we meet knife and swordmakers Stephanie Aiuto from Brooklyn, New York, USA. We discuss the challenges of the trade, how she got into the art, and the future that the craft holds. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 5 September 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:02:52

Dominik Eaton, Switzerland

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2021/08/31

In this episode of the podcast I speak to Dominic Eaton of Basel in Switzerland about teaching HEMA, autism, Zulu stick fighting, and armoured fighting. The recording took place on Instagram live 30 August 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:58:50

The Klewang Fencer - Martin de Jong, Netherlands

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2021/08/26

In this episode I speak to Martin de Jong of the Netherlands, also known as the klewang fencer. We talk about the history of the weapon and its use in the former Dutch colonies, and about his upcoming book. The episodes recorded 25 August 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:56:40

Swords and Mental Health: Episode 3 - Women & Power

By the Sword ·

2021/08/11

This is episode three of swords and mental health where I speak to Janna Datahan in the USA, and Kimberleigh Roseblade in Canada. We discuss women, power, and historical European martial arts. The episode was recorded 10 August 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:14:41

Matthew Forde, Forde Military Antiques UK

By the Sword ·

2021/08/09

Today’s episode is an interview with Matthew Forde, an antique weapon dealer in the UK. We look at Matthew’s amazing collection and learn some of the history behind the pieces. The episode was recorded 8 August 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:45:54

Elitism in HEMA: a roundtable discussion

By the Sword ·

2021/07/27

In this bonus podcast episode I host a roundtable discussion on the topic of “elitism in historical European martial arts”. My guests are Esther Gibson and Alyx Austin in the UK, and Janna Datahan in the USA. The episode was recorded 27 July 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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01:00:36

Runjeet Singh, Antique Arms UK

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2021/07/19

In this episode of the podcast we meet Asian arms and armour expert Runjeet Singh in the UK. We take a look at some beautiful pieces from his collection and talk about his experience as part of the antique weapons community. The interview was recorded on Instagram live 18 July 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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00:48:27

Nick Thomas, AHF Instructor and sword collector, UK

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2021/07/15

In this episode I talk to Nick Thomas, co-founder of the Academy of Historical Fencing in the UK. We talk about the origins of the academy and his collection of antique swords. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 13 July 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bythesword/message

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