The Swords in Stereo Podcast will discuss topics common in the HEMA community, such as: historical sources, club management, gear, tournaments, training, and training mindsets.
One man's journey to read 52 fantasy books in 52 weeks. And some sports talk.
The Hired Swords is a Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast with four knuckleheads and a sage DM. Roll with us as we TRY to survive and tell our epic tale of monsters and mystery.
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Ep 25. Rocket City HEMA & Getting into Armor
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Johann and Matt sit down with Rocket City HEMA to talk about what you need to know about starting training in HEMA armored fighting. https://rocketcityhema.org/home?mibextid=Zxz2cZ T-Shirts https://www.teepublic.com/user/bold-city-longsword Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066114099613&mibextid=LQQJ4d…
Further into the forgotten lands the Swords explore the surrounding areas, uncovering the mysteries of Gwendolyn's heritage.Av Blaise Lacktis
As the Swords approach the Forgotten Elven Lands, they discover clues about the lives that were lived here.Av Blaise Lacktis
This land feels neverending especially when trying so hard to reach the Elven lands believed to be the long lost people from Gwendolyn's journal.Av Blaise Lacktis
An animated mass of root and timber stands between our heroes and one of the long-awaited destinations lost and forgotten. To arms as the Swords must chop their way through this unnatural combatant.Av Blaise Lacktis
The line has been drawn and the lives have been laid down to rest.. But who is to answer for this? Who is to pay the toll for what's left in these broken lands?Av Blaise Lacktis
Wandering the Untouched Lands, soldiers of Helm, lost and forgotten.Av Blaise Lacktis
After being ambushed in the Shadow Wilds, Davon managed to show his power and control of the arcane by Banishing one of the Shadowlings to an alternate dimension. Another fight survived and more understanding of what is in store for the Swords is just ahead.Av Blaise Lacktis
Deeper into the unforgiving lands of the north the Swords are seemingly forever faced by sets of eyes watching their every move from around every corner.Av Blaise Lacktis
YOU ARE NOT WELCOME YOU ARE NOT WELCOME YOU ARE NOT WELCOME YOU ARE NOT WELCOME YOU ARE NOT WELCOMEAv Blaise Lacktis
On this week’s episode I’m joined by SPFBO 7 winner JD Evans to talk about her book, Reign and Ruin (Mages of the Wheel, #1)! We also talk about what a peeking dick is and Mark Lawrence’s opinion of it, writing sensual sausage fest books, getting into the Bronies marketplace after the success of her sister’s furry books, tips on how to prevent prem…
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Ep. 75 We Are Not In Fantasy Kansas Anymore
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Hold onto your Ruby Slippers.. We're not in Wildhill anymore...Av Blaise Lacktis
With failed efforts to cross the raging river, it gave time for a familiar face to catch up with the Swords. They have given him a chance to speak.. but for how long?Av Blaise Lacktis
With the Shadows subdued for now, we must make our way forward and across this stretch of river ahead.Av Blaise Lacktis
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Behind The Swords Ep 5 Season 2 Hullabaloo
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Join the Swords as we discuss all the hijinx we've been up to this season!Av Blaise Lacktis
This week I’m joined by DW Ross to talk about his book, The Darkest Dusk (Onyxborn Chronicle, #2)! We also discuss how he acquired the sword of Robert the Bruce, when children should first start drinking Irn-Bru, doing wrestling intro’s for his book titles, having a mud fetish and dive deeper into his reformed pessimism philosophy! Available on all…
How do you kill the unkillable? For each strike we make, this creature seems to only become stronger..Av Blaise Lacktis
Johann and Matt talk with the Pensacola Fencing Academy at about running a HEMA club at a college, RASP, prepping to run their first tournament, and the Sonoma state Fencing Masters Certificate Program. Tee Shirts T-Shirts by Bold City Longsword | TeePublic Facebook Swords in Stereo Podcast | Facebook Bold City Longsword www.JacksonvilleHEMA.com…
A storm of darkness brews just beyond the horizon. Churning and toiling with evil intent. How often have you felt that bitter cold chill of despair? How many times has it taken your heart and frozen it solid, away from the world? Alone in your own misery. Unfeeling. Unrelenting emptiness.Av Blaise Lacktis
It's hard to believe there aren't eyes in the darkness. Watching from the Shadows. Waiting for the Hired Swords to let down their guard.. They're not ready. Are you? -This show is created using Zencastr, an all-in-one podcast production suite! We love it and we know you will too. To try Zencastr today, visit https://zen.ai/thehiredswords for 30% of…
After a night of challenges and mystery, the Swords continue on their journey.. Unfortunate for them, they're walking directly into the rising darkness. -This show is created using Zencastr, an all-in-one podcast production suite! We love it and we know you will too. To try Zencastr today, visit https://zen.ai/thehiredswords for 30% off and a 14-da…
Gods, Gals, Guides and Glory.. This episode has it all.. Follow the Swords as they experience one of the largest Lore Drops they've experienced to date. -This show is created using Zencastr, an all-in-one podcast production suite! We love it and we know you will too. To try Zencastr today, visit https://zen.ai/thehiredswords for 30% off and a 14-da…
I can't accept this. We've found no reason that so many lives were lost in this place. We scraped by yet another fight that could have expired Gwen.. It could have taken us all. So why here? There can't just be nothing. There has to be more than a cruel joke or is this really just a cave many swords were sent to as a means of execution. -This show …
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Comfort Calzones, Interview w/ Brian Naslund
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On this week’s episode I’m joined by dragon expert and superstar author Brian Naslund to talk about his books, Sorcery of a Queen and Fury of a Demon (Dragons of Terra). We also discuss how many times is acceptable for getting pooped on by a bird, debate whether it is better to fornicate or eat a dead body, how comfort calzones cure crying, the imp…
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Ep. 66 But who will watch after Dale?
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Combating vines and poisonous spores isn't the dream one imagines when setting out to find their long-lost father. Hoping for a long-awaited reunion.. How did we end up here, mixed up in all this...? And how will we get out? -This show is created using Zencastr, an all-in-one podcast production suite! We love it and we know you will too. To try Zen…
Down in the dark, dank cave of Lonely Hill lives the Mother of Spores. She knows your thoughts. She hears your dreams. "There must be no more She."Av Blaise Lacktis
The Swords find themselves in this abandoned waystation. Filled with Mushroom Creatures and an air filled with thought-broadcasting spores. If whatever monsters await the Swords down below don't kill them, they might just be at each other's throat soon enough.Av Blaise Lacktis
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Ep. 63 Whatever you do, don't think!
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Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think.. Don't think..Av Blaise Lacktis
Following her instincts and voices from Dale, Gwen dives deeper into this mysterious cavern. A cave full of illusory magics and expired adventurers.. Hope the Swords brought their spelunking gear..Av Blaise Lacktis
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The Quokka Queen, Interview w/ Alicia Wanstall-Burke
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On this episode I’m joined by #SPFBO 5 finalist Alicia Wanstall-Burke to talk about her book, Empire of Shadows (The Coriadic Sagas, #3)! We also discuss getting iron abs for charity, recycle bin stealing neighbors, more twitter justice against companies, Khazad-dûm craters in bread, infecting the UK with Australian accents, boners on undead zombie…
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Ep 23. Destreza & Pumpkin Pie with Master Puck Curtis
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Matt and Johann sit down with Master Puck Curtis of Sacramento, California and discuss Spanish fencing and the meaning of the Destreza tradition.Av swordsinstereo
The Swords finally made time to rest in this abandoned camp, trying to ignore the darkness just beyond the trees that always watches and waits for the right moment.. That moment could just be your very next..Av Blaise Lacktis
Hot on the trail of earlier adventurers, Gwen leads the swords to an abandoned camp. Hopefully, the things found here are enough to reveal the truth behind these happenings in the north.Av Blaise Lacktis
Left in the wake of the argument, Joxxer and Krigs make camp and wait for the hopeful return of their friends. Passing the time is all they can do for now.. Have *You* heard of 52 pickup?Av Blaise Lacktis
Long is the road and painful is the journey. There's only so long one can stand before the toll must be paid.Av Blaise Lacktis
With visions swirling through the mind of Gwen, our Swords must carry on. What were these visions? What was this dream?Av Blaise Lacktis
It's strange how easy it is to find even more reasons to keep fighting when it would just be so easy to be let to exist. To not spend so much time and energy on "fixing" this world. But I see my friends, and I want the world to be a bit brighter for them.. and I see these goblins.. they deserve to be able to thrive.. I'm getting oh so very tired af…
Our Swords go Shopping.. or.. Stealing? You decide!Av Blaise Lacktis
The fragility of life is something I think we try to forget. At least I know I do.. If I remembered how easy all of this can be taken away, would I fight? Would I be able to protect those dear to me? No.. No that can't be it.. We must remember. We must fight. Because we may not have tomorrow. I will fight for the weak, I will fight for love, and I …
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Pardon My French, Interview w/ Jonathan French
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On the episode of the year I’m joined by #SPFBO 2 winner Jonathan French to talk about his book, The Free Bastards (The Lot Lands, #3)! We also talk about being the greatest dick joke writer in fantasy, the legacy of the incredible Kimbo Slice, getting Tolkien’s books laid, his uncanny ax throwing abilities, the merits of the katar for self defense…
... one Final Saving Throw.Av Blaise Lacktis
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Banned from Portal Magic, Interview w/ Ben Galley
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This week I’m joined by Ben Galley to talk about his #SPFBO finalist, The Forever King (Scalussen Chronicles, #1)! We also discuss dabbling in BookTok, blocking all the cars on a ferry, how many takes it took for his guitar video, killing his kickstarter, his continuing crusade against fake publishers, the restorative healing powers of Eggs Benedic…
Stirring interrupting the silence of the night. Don't look now but we have unwelcome visitors..Av Blaise Lacktis
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What do Squirrels Taste Like?, Interview w/ Tim Hardie
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On this week’s episode I’m joined by Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 7 finalist Tim Hardie to talk about his book, Hall of Bones (The Brotherhood of the Eagle, #1)! We also discuss his crippling fear of marshmallows, the Inkwell Collective, being “too peopley out there” for Tim’s liking, his quest to drink every beer in the world, climbing Everest …
As the Sun Sets on the Festivities in this Goblin Village, the Swords make sense of the secrets found and the stories told by the Goblin Elders..Av Blaise Lacktis
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The Man Who Killed Elvis, Interview w/ Christopher Mitchell
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On this week’s episode I’m joined by Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 7 finalist Christopher Mitchell to talk about his book, The Mortal Blade (Magelands Eternal Siege, #1). We also discuss, how he killed Elvis by eating too much cake, finding fairies in the bottom of his Grandma’s garden, what happens if you disturb him in his writing cabin, the cr…
There are memories that can feel so real.. You question your own sanity.. Thoughts that plague your mind so intensely that you believe the lies your eyes and ears tell you in the pale moonlight. Rest easy, Swords. Enjoy your festivities.. Have your night to shed the cares of the world.Av Blaise Lacktis
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The Man Who Climbed the Wall, Interview w/ Jeffrey Speight
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On this week’s episode I’m joined by Jeffrey Speight to talk about his book, Paladin Unbound! We also discuss being a dyed in wool fantasy guy, going to summer camp at 47 years old, why it’s called fly fishing when you don’t fly, SFFPIT and the tweet that got him a deal, climbing a giant ice wall, and how this book was written to spite his kids for…
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Legends of the London Underground, Interview w/ Matthew Ward
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On this week’s episode I’m joined by Matthew Ward to talk about his book, Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy, #1). We also discuss the duties of being a cat servant, the worst career advice he ever received, having enough instruments to be a one-man band, his daily writing warden, creepy abandoned places and some legends of the London Underground! Avail…
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Ep. 49 Everyone Dance The Goblin
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As the Swords travel north, they're met with a familiar face. Hopefully, past transgressions can be overlooked and left back in Wildhill. This could also be a great opportunity to gauge what the landscape is they will be walking into in the near future.Av Blaise Lacktis