Best Swordfighting Podcasts (2024)

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Quillan Salkilld - DWCS, Gauge Young, Cody Haddon, swordfights, skating, chess and more! 40:08

12d ago40:08

40:08

Ahead of his appearance on this season of Dana White's Contender Series, Quillan Salkilld talks about the fight, his opponent, how he found out, his teammate getting on DWCS earlier than him, owning swords, skateboarding, and chessBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jake Matthews - 10 years in the UFC, being pro since 18, his next fight, UFC 305, UFC Cards & more 43:05

37m ago43:05

43:05

While in Perth, I speak to UFC welterweight Jake Matthews about his 10 years in the UFC, UFC 305, fighter identity and more! Jake Matthews breaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakes.breakz/?hl=enBy Joel Rasmussen

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Daniel Cormier - fighting in Australia early on, why he picked MMA over wrestling and retirement 2:29

2h ago2:29

2:29

While in Perth, I speak with the legend DC to talk about his history with the country, why he picked MMA, and his retirementBy Joel Rasmussen

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Steve Erceg - uncrowned king, Alex Pantoja, Kai Kara-France, UFC 305 & more 22:56

6h ago22:56

22:56

Ahead of UFC 305, I speak to Steve Erceg about his last fight for the title, KKF, and UFC in his hometown.By Joel Rasmussen

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Rod Costa - Trilogy fights, Eternal 87, Justin Van Heerden, BJJ, Craig Jones Invitational & More 1:19:54

4d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Ahead of his fight at Eternal 87, I speak to Rod Costa about the fight, trilogies, his career moves, BJJ, CGI and more!By Joel Rasmussen

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Kaan Ofli - TUF 32 Finals, 12 years of fighting, training in Bali, the TUF house & more 47:00

15d ago47:00

47:00

Kaan Ofli is confirmed for the TUF 32 Featherweight finale, ahead of this event, we speak about getting into the final, 12 years of hard work, his life in Bali, the TUF house and more!By Joel Rasmussen

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Justin Van Heerden - Rod Costa, trilogy fights, recovering from loss, UFC 305, and more 1:24:41

6d ago1:24:41

1:24:41

ahead of Eternal 87, I speak with Justin Van Heerden about his upcoming bout with Rod Costa, his loss at Hex 31, trilogy fights, Jimmy Crute, UFC 305, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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The Plane Disappearance That SHOCKED the WORLD: What Really Happened to Air France 447 (Air France Flight 447) 1:19:43

8d ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Pilots to the Rescue website: https://www.pilotstotherescue.org/ Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotstotherescue/ Let's all save a Louloutte somewhere in the air! Episode 10: The Mystery of Air France Flight 447 (Season Finale) Join us on a haunting exploration of Air France Flight 447, one of the most enigmatic aviation disasters of t…

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John Campbell - Infinite MMA rebuild, Harry Webb, Luke Dally, Winona Greenhalgh and more 39:42

8d ago39:42

39:42

I traveled to Ballarat to speak to the head coach of Infinite MMA John Campbell in the lobby of his burnt-down gym, as we discussed the rebuild, the community, and how his fighters are continuing despite the setbackBy Joel Rasmussen

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Luke Dally - Infinite MMA Burning down, Dom Mar Fan, Eternal 88, fatherhood & more 15:46

12d ago15:46

15:46

Ahead of Eternal 88, I speak with Luke Dally in BallaratBy Joel Rasmussen

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WITCHES or VICTIMS? The TERRIFYING TRUTH Behind the Salem Witch Trials (The Salem Witch Trials) 41:42

15d ago41:42

41:42

The Mysterious Death and Life of a Millennial - link to buy the book! 🇺🇸 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D769Z4S4 🇬🇧 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D769Z4S4 Episode 9: Shadows of Salem - Unveiling the Witch Trials Step back in time with us in this compelling episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, as we delve into the dark and tumultuous period of the…

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Harry Webb - Infinite MMA burning down and the bomb squad, Chosen Advisory, Eternal 87, & more 15:07

26d ago15:07

15:07

Ahead of his fight at Eternal 87, I speak with Harry Webb about his home gym burning down and the rebuilding of the team, signing with the chosen advisory, & moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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SECRET SOCIETIES, Coded MESSAGES and FORBIDDEN TREASURES: The PRIEST Who Knew TOO MUCH! (Berenger Sauniere) 31:30

29d ago31:30

31:30

The Bérenger Saunière Enigma, or the Secrets of Rennes-le-Château Step into a world of mystery and intrigue in the eighth episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, where we unravel the perplexing tale of Bérenger Saunière, the parish priest of Rennes-le-Château who stumbled upon a fortune in the late 19th century. His discovery sparked a series of …

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Aoife Coughlan - two-time Olympian, training under Daniel Kelly, getting better, commonwealth games 36:48

25d ago36:48

36:48

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, I speak to Judoka Aoife CoughlanBy Joel Rasmussen

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Cody Haddon - Dana White's Contender Series, Billy Brand, Training with Steve Erceg, Hex belt & More 37:00

27d ago37:00

37:00

Ahead of his fight on the August 20 episode of Dana White's Contender series, I speak to bantamweight Cody HaddonBy Joel Rasmussen

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The Man Who JUMPED From a Plane With $200K: The FBI File Secrets REVEALED (DB Cooper) 29:07

29d ago29:07

29:07

Episode 7: The Elusive Legend of D.B. Cooper Join us on an enthralling journey into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the annals of American crime and unsolved plane hijacking: the case of D.B. Cooper. In this episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, we dive deep into the events of November 24, 1971, when a man known only as D.B. Cooper hi…

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Jayden Lawrence - Paris 2024 Olympics, MMA possibilities, training with Rob Whittaker & more! 33:26

29d ago33:26

33:26

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, I speak with wrestler Jayden Lawrence about being in the Olympics, training with Rob Whittaker, if he would fight MMA, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Colby Thicknesse - Canggu Fight Series, Hex Bantamweight title, meditation & cooking 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

Colby Thicknesse joins us ahead of his fight at Canggu Fight Series on July 21By Joel Rasmussen

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Diellon Lihari - coming out of retirement, pro debut, combat jiu jitsu, fighters identity & more 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

Ahead of his pro debut at Demolition 15, I speak to Diollon Lihari about his return to the sport, why he left in the first place, combat jiu jitsu, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Simon Carson - Jack Jenkins, Lisa Kyriacou Road to UFC loss, the return of two time & more 41:11

1M ago41:11

41:11

I sit down and talk to Simon Carson, head coach of Absolute MMA, to talk Jack Jenkins, Lisa Kyriacou, Diellon Lihari and more!By Joel Rasmussen

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Sam Marles - Beatdown 8, Combat Jiu Jitsu, Fighting for titles & Golf 24:36

1M ago24:36

24:36

Ahead of Beatdown 8, I speak to Sam Malres about the fight, his evolution, combat jiu jitsu, Jack James, and GolfBy Joel Rasmussen

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BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION! The TERRIFYING TRUTH About What Holds the Universe Together (Dark Matter) 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

The Dark Matter and the Dark Energy... or The Invisible Force Venture into the cosmic shadows with trying to understand what is the so-called Dark Matter in this sixth episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, where we explore one of the universe's most compelling mysteries. Despite being completely invisible and undetectable by traditional means, …

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Frank Jankowski - returning from broken back, fighting for a title and Jake Hearl 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

Ahead of Diamondback 20, I speak to Frank JankowskiBy Joel Rasmussen

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Robert Whittaker - Sean Strickland says no, getting the finish, why the goatee? and more! 22:17

1M ago22:17

22:17

Following his win in Saudi Arabia, I speak to Rob WhittakerBy Joel Rasmussen

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MYSTERY, MADNESS, Or MURDER? What Happened To The Castle King of Bavaria? (Ludwig II of Bavaria) 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

Ludwig II of Bavaria - A King's Untold Story Embark on a captivating journey into the intriguing life and mysterious demise of Ludwig II of Bavaria in this enthralling fifth episode of The Mysterious Life and Death. Known as the Fairy Tale King for his extravagant castles and reclusive nature, Ludwig II's reign was marked by controversy, artistic p…

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DISASTER IN THE POTOMAC! The Untold Story of Air Florida Flight 90 (Air Florida Flight 90) 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

In memory for all those who lost their lives in this tragedy, as well as the heroes who gave their lives to save survivors. We shall never forget them. Episode Summary: The Tragedy of Air Florida Flight 90 In this poignant episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, we recount the tragic story of Air Florida Flight 90, which met a harrowing fate on a…

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Eugene Bareman - Coaching the highest level, what makes a UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya's career end and more 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

I had the absolute honour of speaking to City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman, where we talk about all aspects of life, coaching and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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David Martinez - Destiny, Harry Webb, His career goals, his evolution & more 37:14

2M ago37:14

37:14

Following his victory at Eternal 85, and before his fight at Eternal 87 against Harry Webb, I speak to David MartinezBy Joel Rasmussen

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Lachlan Stitt - Eternal 86, experienced opponents, returning from injury & doing the splits 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

Ahead of Eternal 86, I speak to Lachlan StittBy Joel Rasmussen

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Sebastian Szalay - Eternal 86, Karate v MMA, title fights & more 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

Ahead of Eternal 86, I speak to Sebastian SzalayBy Joel Rasmussen

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EXPOSED: The King Arthur Conspiracy that THEORISTS are HIDING From You! (King Arthur) 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

Episode 3: Arthurian Legends Unveiled, or a Solo Journey with the Knights Let's embark today on a solitary quest into the heart of medieval myth and legend in the third episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, where we delve into the enduring saga of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I will guide you through the mist-shrouded realms …

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George Mangos Hex 31 post fight 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

After his win at Hex 31, I speak to George MangosBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jarrett Wilbraham Hex 31 post fight 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

After his win at Hex 31, I speak to Jarrett WilbrahamBy Joel Rasmussen

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Trent Girdham Hex 31 post fight 3:53

2M ago3:53

3:53

After his win at Hex 31, I speak to Trent GirdhamBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jack Lyons - Hex 31, Raphael Scott, Harry Webb, title fights, hard earned reality & more 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Ahead of Hex 31, I speak to Jack LyonsBy Joel Rasmussen

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The Day the Earth NEARLY Ended: Siberia's EXPLOSION still can't BE EXPLAINED (The Tunguska Event) 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

Episode 2: The Tunguska Mystery - An Explosion from Nowhere In this gripping second episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, we journey back to the morning of June 30, 1908, when a colossal explosion shattered the tranquility of the Siberian wilderness near the Tunguska River. With no crater and no discernible cause, the Tunguska Event remains one…

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Alex Volkanovski - Fighting identity and getting back in the cage 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

I got two minutes with Alex Volkanovski - you never know who you'll see in MelbourneBy Joel Rasmussen

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Justin Van Heerden - Hex 31, having a chip on his shoulder, George Mangos, switching promotions & more 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Ahead of Hex 31, I speak to Justin Van HeerdenBy Joel Rasmussen

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Betrayal, Swordfights, and Secrets: The Spy Story that Holywood REFUSES To Tell (Chevalier d'Eon) 41:56

3M ago41:56

41:56

Episode: The Enigma of the Chevalier d'Éon - A Life in Disguise Dive into the extraordinary life of the Chevalier d'Éon in this fascinating episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, where we explore the story of one of history's most intriguing figures. The Chevalier was a diplomat, spy, soldier, and a celebrated personality in the courts of France…

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Joe Lopez - Wollongong Wars 11, Coaching amateurs compared to Volk, feeling before fights & more 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

Ahead of Wollongong Wars 11, I speak to Joe Lopez about the event, coaching, and the world championship lifeBy Joel Rasmussen

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Anthony Drilich - Eternal 85, Sean Gauci and Stewart Nicoll, "Hardest Hitting Flyweight" & more 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

Ahead of Eternal 85, I speak with Eternal flyweight champion Anthony DrilichBy Joel Rasmussen

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Kaan Ofli - getting on TUF 32, making friends with the enemy, the end of 2023, living in Bali & more 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

Ahead of the airing of TUF 32, I speak to featherweight Kaan OfliBy Joel Rasmussen

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Rod Costa - Eternal 85, Justin Van Heerden, Fighting in Japan, Featherweight, Giant Chicken suits & more 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

Ahead of his fight at Eternal 85, I speak to bantamweight champion Rod Costa. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @SouthernCrossCombatBy Joel Rasmussen

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How to HEMA 9 – The Nuts and Bolts of Funding Your Club 16:21

4M ago16:21

16:21

Fee Structures by Sigmund Werndorf. https://www.hemaalliance.com/fee-structures. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Options and ways to put together your membership fees. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-resource-index Like us on facebook at HEMA-Cast E…

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How to HEMA 8 – Can't Just Keep It Under Your Mattress 16:33

4M ago16:33

16:33

When and How to Start Thinking About Money by Sigmund Werndorf. https://www.hemaalliance.com/thinking-about-money. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Things to consider when it comes to money, including what you might need to spend money on and how to make money for the club. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, ru…

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RA 04 – All Paths Lead to HEMA 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

The HEMA-Cast Rides Again! This episode was recorded at Klopfterfecht 2023 – The Returnening. Robin Beck – Robin is a member of Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (https://www.marylandkdf.com/). We got to chat about fencing as we become fencers of a certain age and injury & recovery. Geoff Ebbert – Geoff is a member of L'Arte Della Bellica Berks (https://…

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How to HEMA 7 – Take Care of Yourself and Your Club-Mates 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

Training Safely by Sean Ellis. https://www.hemaalliance.com/training-safely Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Safety policies for the physical and social safety of your club members. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-resource-index Like us on facebook a…

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How to HEMA 6 – Because Feeding It Isn't Enough 14:53

5M ago14:53

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Growing Your Club by Jesse Kulla. https://www.hemaalliance.com/growing-your-club Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Ways to grow your club, both with external opportunities and events, and internal growth. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-resource-index…

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How To HEMA 5 - Location, Location, Location 12:58

5M ago12:58

12:58

Finding a Place to Train by Rebecca Glass. https://www.hemaalliance.com/location Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Types of locations to look for and choose from for your club practices. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-resource-index Like us on facebo…

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How to HEMA 4 – Everyone Loves Toys 14:21

5M ago14:21

14:21

Club Gear: Where to Start by Julie Gaunt. https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-gear Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Considerations to make when deciding how much and what kind of gear to purchase for your club. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-resource-…

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