Fencing Stories

Fencing Stories

A podcast featuring interviews with those involved in fencing, coaching and people who are associated with fencing.

Episodes

February 20, 2025 49 mins

Axle Ganz is interviewed by Nicholas about his fencing life - from meeting his French coach aged 7, and meeting him again years later at an Olympic Games.

 

Please feel free to contact the podcast at FencingStories@gmail.com

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We chat about the how the podcast got started, firsts, Stag Epee tournament, and goal setting among other topics.

Upcoming competitions, team fencing and Nicholas' dream guest.

 

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October 13, 2024 39 mins

A novice fencer, Sarina Singh clearly has the bug. Since her milestone birthday she has decided to ask why not in relation to doing things, and one of those things is fencing.

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Nicholas discusses with Karim, the upcoming olympics in Paris previewing the fencing events which are 'HUGE'.

 

We also chat about fencing in general and Karim's progress through the sport with a cute story about bears, that's right Black Bears!

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In a great interview Nicholas discusses safeguarding with Liz Behnke, Lead Safeguarding Officer with Brititsh Fencing.

Safeguarding concerns BF website via https://www.britishfencing.com/welfare-zone/

And contact 07526 003030 or Liz, Lead Safeguarding Officer, equality@britishfencing.com 077177 40125.

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January 28, 2024 43 mins

Nicholas Interviews Liz and Lyra Stewart who have fenced around the world, meeting in New York and travelling to clubs far and wide - they give a unique insight into competing in different countries.

 

Listen for insightful questions and a truly lovely story of meeting across swords!

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December 24, 2023 31 mins

Nicholas interviews Alfie Smith, foilist for Nottingham University with some interesting stories of uni fencing matches.

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Baldip talks all things fencing, his experience of differing cultures and styles of fencing.

Jason discusses elite wheelchair fencing with a successful coach, who runs a club in near Milton Keynes, Touché Fencing club.

www.ToucheFencing.club

Baldip say’s “If you want to achieve your goals in Fencing and are willing to put in the hard work, then I will work twice as hard to make sure you achieve those goals”.

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September 16, 2023 48 secs

Jason's new musical interlude - what do you think?

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Bumper edition of interviews.

Jannie talks physical resilience, Nia talks about her book series and we discuss fencing dolls, and Stefano talks fencing in Italy.

Three interesting discussions all about fencing - what more is there!

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Jason and Nicholas review recent events and interview the fascinating Michael Robinson who tells us all about his fencing life - and there is so much to tell.

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Master Armourer Tim Coveney joins Nicholas to discuss how, why and when you might need an armourer, what they do and how helpful they can be.

Round-up with Jason and Nicholas and talking Nationals.

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Welcome to the side pod : Comedy panel show with fencing related questions leading to points, before defending yourself in the final 2.

Abby, Beth, Paul and Seb join Nicholas, the judge to award victory as they cross tongues instead of swords!

get in touch at FencingStories@Gmail.com

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Caryl talks veterans and British Fencing as a board member

Jason does a round-up and Nicholas is in Dublin enjoying himself.

 

Fencers were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Follow twitter - @FencingStories and contact us at FencingStories@Gmail.com

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Nicholas and Jason get to know each other and we hear Nicholas' Olympic story, Jason's epic battle and how fear of ballroom dancing leads to unusual destinations (but probably best not tell Millie)

The duo talk inspirations and injury prevention.

With thanks to Jannie Harding of Logical Lifters and The KneesOverToesGuy.

Link to fencing warm-up video - either search YouTube for Fencing Warm Up Nicholas Partridge or https://www.youtu...

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December 1, 2022 50 secs

An introduction to Fencing Stories hosted by Jason Brodie and Nicholas Partridge.

 

visit our website at www.fencingstories.wordpress.com for more information.

thenoddster@hotmail.com

Nicholas Partridge, Jason Brodie

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