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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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32:23

Keeping Costs Down - Ep.150

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/03/14

Current events in the Middle East are already having a knock on effect for many at home as fuel costs rise - potentially impacting members of the hobby who are already operating on a tight budget. In this episode Chris discusses ways to help reduce the costs associated with World War Two reenacting..... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with

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36:13

Feldpost Feedback on the Last Episode - Ep.150

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/03/02

Our last episode, which focused on the topic of finding an appropriate role within the hobby as we grow older, certainly generated alot of feedback from our listeners. In this episode guest host Rudi Lange shares his thoughts on what some of our listeners had to say.......

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56:07

Acting Your Age ? - Ep.149

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/02/14

During World War Two the average age of soldiers serving in the German Army was around 25 years old. Reenactors, however, come in all ages from those who are still in their teens to some who are still actively involved in living history well into their 60s and 70s.... In this episode our guest host Rudi Lange talks with Josef Brandt, a fellow member of 7kp GD, who has been reenacting since 1983. He shares his memories of the early days of German Reenacting and explains why he thinks that advancing

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51:37

Hurray for Hollywood - Ep.148

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/01/31

World War Two has long been the backdrop for many Hollywood films - meaning that reenactors can sometimes offer their servives to film makers and be employed as extras. In this episode Chris recounts his experiences portraying a German soldier in the 2010 movie Shutter Island - alongside several other members of his reenactment group and Leonardo DiCaprio.................

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50:33

Fort Indiantown Gap - Ep.147

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/01/16

This January marks eight years since the last Fort Indiantown Gap.... For many reenactors who attended over the years it's been hard to find another event that compares - whilst for some of those who didn't attend, the annual reenactment in Pennsylvania has achieved almost mythical status. By the time the event closed in 2018 Chris had been taking part for almost 20 years and in this episode he shares his memories of what made Gap so special - and how it changed over the years....... As ever, a very

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48:27

2025 Review - Ep.146

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2026/01/01

Join Chris and podcast regulars Rudi Lange and Ludwig Topf as they look back at WW2 German reenacting in 2025 and share their predictions for what the New Year has in store for the world of living history... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon exclusive content for as little as $5 a month.

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46:16

WW2 German Identity Disc Deep Dive - Ep.145

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/12/20

It is estimated that over 18 milion identity discs (Erkennungsmarken) were stamped and issued by the German Armed Forces in World War Two. It's unique design, with a perforated centre and identitical details on each half, carried no name but instead a unit designation and numbers that would identity the soldier when cross-referenced with official records. In this epsiode Chris goes on a deep dive into the world of Erkennungsmarken from both a reenacting and collecting perspective and explains why he

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42:43

Higher Import Costs for US Reenactors - Ep.144

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/12/05

The ability to source both original and reproduction items from overseas is an important part of the hobby for many reenactors - however recent changes in the United States mean that buying from Europe , or any other part of the world , has become more problematic....and expensive. At the end of August 2025 the Trump Administration removed the long-standing "de minimus" arrangement whereby non-commercial imports under the value of $800 usually had all duties and tariffs waived. This move sent shock

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45:57

Picturing the Past - Ep.143

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/11/14

For many reenactors using a vintage camera loaded with film is the best way to capture images at an event - they provide a more authentic and tangible record than their digital counterpart and having only 12 or 36 shots available per roll of film really focuses the mind when it comes to subject matter and composition . In this episode Chris talks to Vijay, a WW2 reenactor from Chicago who has combined his passions for both vintage photography and living history and, as a result, is making a well

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45:25

Horrors of Reenacting 2025 - Ep.142

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/10/30

Ever since our first Halloween Special way back in 2019 every year we've brought you a selection of our listeners spookiest stories . From late night encounters with spectoral sentries or enemy combatants to original items in your collections that maintain a malevolent aura long after World War Two. This year the story submissions were more spine-chilling than ever - so sit back, lock the doors and prepare to be spooked.............. As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the

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50:37

Ludwig Switches Sides for the Weekend - Ep.141

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/10/10

In this episode UK based reenactor and long time friend of the show Ludwig Topf tells Chris about the events that he has attended this summer - including one organised by the "We Have Ways" WW2 history podcast where he swapped his regular German uniform for a British one for the weekend and had a vigorous exchange of views with comedian and podcast host Al Murray in the beer tent..... As ever, a very big thank you to all our Patrons for their support - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why

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41:16

Why is Fall the Best Season to Reenact ? - Ep.140

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/09/26

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter across North America and Europe here is another chance to hear an epsiode originally recorded back in October 2022 when Chris and Ben Tracey discussed why Fall is, in their opinion, perhaps the best time of the year to reenact WW2 in the field. Let us know if you agree ? As ever, a very big thank you to all our Patrons for their support - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with

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38:10

Too Soon to Reenact the Vietnam War ?...........Ep.139

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/09/11

At the age of just 31 Gunter Rapp already has 20 year of reenacting under his belt. Starting out with Colonial Period living history at 11 years of age he then moved onto American Civil War and was for a long time a well known face amongst East Coast German Reenactors too. Now based in California he joins Chris to talk about what it was like to be a part of the hobby at such a young age, how he has got into the militaria business and predicts that the Vietnam War could be the next big development

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49:19

Make It Yourself Projects - Ep.138

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/08/29

Ever find that some original tems are impossible to locate or way out of your budget but buyer demand is so small that reproduction vendors simply don't stock..... ? In this episode Chris is joined by Tim Nott of Second Battle Group in the UK to talk about how to fabricate at home some of those hard to find items that can often add an extra dimension to reenacting - plus Tim gives a review of one of the biggest annual reenacting events in the UK , Military Odyssey, which took place last weekend A

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46:46

Assault and Close Combat Awards - Ep.137

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/08/15

The wearing of Medals and Awards is often a hot button topic amongst reenactors. In this, the latest in his series of deep dives, Rudi Lange looks at Assault and Close Combat Awards and tackles the thorny question of if they should be worn within the hobby. The book that Rudi references and recommends towards the end of the episode is... "The Face of Courage : The 98 Men Who Recieved the Knight's Cross and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold" (Stackpole Military History) A big thank you to everyone who

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46:16

Creating Constructive Relationships with Allied Units...

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/08/01

In this episode Chris is joined by Adam Bednar from 5.Kp GD and Casey Sill from Fox Company, 101 Airborne to talk about a new late war event taking place in Iowa in October and how creating constructive dialogue and collaboration with Allied units leads to better outcomes at events. For more information on the Iowa event please visit the link below.... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Eyg7DGitS/?mibextid=wwXIfr A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every

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50:38

Reflections on Reenacting - Ep.134

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/07/18

Christopher Smead from Missouri, is now in his 42nd year of reenacting and first attended Weldon Springs way back in 1983. Thanks to a reenacting career that has spanned British , Russian, German and even Japanese Christopher has a unique perspective on the hobby and we know you are going to enjoy his take on how some things have changed, whilst others have stayed the same …. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or

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46:50

New Prohibited Symbols Law in Australia - Ep.133

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/06/27

In 2024 Australia introduced a new Prohibited Symbols Act which includes a ban on the public display, sale and trade of original or reproduction items which carry the Hakenkreuz or SS runes. There are exemptions in place if the items are used for "educational, artistic, academic or scientific purposes" but the wording of the legislation is vague - leaving Australian reenactors in a difficult position. In this episode Chris talks to Craig, a long time reenactor from Australia, about the impact that

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37:24

France 1940 Event - Ep.132

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/06/13

Last year we previewed a new event planned for 2025 that focused on France in Summer 1940. In this episode Chris catches up with Dylan Williams to hear how the event went and whether it is set to become a regular fixture in the Mid-West reenacting calendar. For more details on the Fall Gelb event please follow the link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/811572074264109 A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small,

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39:38

Travel - Ep.131

The Reenactor"s Corner ·

2025/05/31

They say that travel broadens the mind but does it also bring another dimension to reenacting? In this episode Chris talks about how, for him, trips to Europe are not just about visiting historic sites and former battlefields - they are about searching out or experiencing at random the very essence of a place and the part it played in the Second World War , from the awe inspiring to the mundane......all of which you can use to enhance your reenacting when you return home. A big thank you to everyone

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