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How Two Medieval

How Two Medieval

By Ari & Matt

Join your hosts as they discuss the highs and lows of medieval living history and re-enactment. Through their personal experiences, and with a help from expert guests and friends, they walk you through lessons learned in the hobby and set you on the right path to success.
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Episode 27 - Limited Resources

How Two MedievalMay 03, 2021

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Bookend Interview
Nov 24, 202340:54
Episode 55 - Different Combat Rulesets

Episode 55 - Different Combat Rulesets

Join Ari and Matt as they give an overview of the most popular ways of fighting in medieval themed contexts, both for educational and competitive purposes. 

Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Aug 01, 202201:03:23
Episode 54 - Cultural Appreciation

Episode 54 - Cultural Appreciation

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss some of the more sensitive topics of incorporating elements or entire impressions from other cultures. 


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Jul 18, 202253:20
Episode 53 - Labels and Vocabulary

Episode 53 - Labels and Vocabulary

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the words we use to discuss historical concepts and items, how they change, and how to employ them to their best effect. 


Show Notes: 

Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Jul 04, 202255:56
Episode 52 - Inventories
Jun 20, 202201:06:07
Episode 51 - Colors and Clothes
May 30, 202256:42
Episode 50 - Mini Episode Seven (Personas)

Episode 50 - Mini Episode Seven (Personas)

Join Matt as he gives some thoughts on personas in today's mini episode. 

May 09, 202208:46
Episode 49 - Dos and Don'ts of Newcomers

Episode 49 - Dos and Don'ts of Newcomers

Ari and Matt discuss some tips and guidance for both the newcomer approaching a new group as well as how groups can help integrate newer members. 


Show Notes: 

Well Actually song 

As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music.

Apr 18, 202255:56
Episode 48 - Challenging Questions

Episode 48 - Challenging Questions

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss ways to understand and respond to a specific variety of challenging questions.

As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music.

Apr 04, 202250:32
Episode 47 - Elements of Good Events

Episode 47 - Elements of Good Events

Join Ari and Matt as they remark on the elements which contribute to organizing a quality event. 


As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music.

Mar 21, 202255:58
Episode 46 - Books Highlight

Episode 46 - Books Highlight

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss some of their favorite books related to the medieval era. 

Feb 21, 202258:05
Episode 45 - Burnout

Episode 45 - Burnout

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss reenactor burn out, specifically getting back in the groove as in person events begin to open up again. 


As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music.

Feb 07, 202249:59
Episode 44 - Hunter Impression

Episode 44 - Hunter Impression

Join Ari and Matt as they explore developing an impression of a hunter.

Show notes:
Exploring the Medieval Hunt
St. Hubert’s Rangers
The Forester’s Guild (SCA)
Paul Butler's Medieval Music
Jan 17, 202201:00:51
Episode 43 - New Year 2022
Jan 03, 202259:55
Episode 42 - Caveat Emptor

Episode 42 - Caveat Emptor

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss the vital issue of how to handle when an online order goes wrong. 


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

Dec 20, 202151:19
Episode 41 - Sources

Episode 41 - Sources

In this episode Ari and Matt share their thoughts on sources, not just the types of them but also how to evaluate them and what their use can be. 


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

Medieval Resources

Dec 06, 202101:05:35
Episode 40 - Gifting

Episode 40 - Gifting

In this episode Ari and Matt share their thoughts on what makes for good “stocking stuffer” type small gifts for the medieval living history person in your life.


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

Nov 22, 202149:28
Episode 39 - Imitations and its Limitations

Episode 39 - Imitations and its Limitations

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss the delicate topic of when imitation goes too far, whether or not it strays into the realm of copying, and how to to avoid some of the dangers of using other reenactors' work as inspiration.


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

Nov 15, 202143:56
Episode 38 - Review of The Green Knight

Episode 38 - Review of The Green Knight

In this episode Ari and Matt review the medieval movie The Green Knight.


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

Nov 02, 202101:09:04
Episode 37 - Mini Episode Six (DoK 2021)

Episode 37 - Mini Episode Six (DoK 2021)

Ari invites you in and gives you a view into some of his thoughts about DoK. 

Oct 25, 202101:54
Episode 36 - Buying Swords
Oct 04, 202157:20
Episode 35 - Contrasting Classical Reenactment

Episode 35 - Contrasting Classical Reenactment

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the differences between Classical and Medieval impressions with their friend Ben of The Missouri Order of Moderately Civilized Knight Guys.


We do briefly discuss white supremacy and coopted historical symbolism. 


As always thanks to Paul Butler for allowing us the use of his music for our intro. 

Sep 20, 202101:04:05
Episode 35 - Authenticity Standards
Sep 06, 202159:24
Episode 34 - Mini Episode Five (Personas w/ Matt)

Episode 34 - Mini Episode Five (Personas w/ Matt)

On today's bonus episode join Matt as he takes you down some of his thoughts expanding on the ideas of personas. 

Aug 30, 202108:45
Episode 33 - The Anthropology Perspective with Madeleine Smith
Aug 16, 202150:06
Episode 32 - H2M Reacts to The Green Knight and Last Duel Trailers

Episode 32 - H2M Reacts to The Green Knight and Last Duel Trailers

Not only do Ari and Matt share their initial thoughts on these two films based only on their trailers, but they spend sometime discussing the complicated relationship between the medieval living history community and medieval themed movies produced by Hollywood. 


Show Notes: 

Aug 02, 202151:35
Episode 31 - Event Cooking

Episode 31 - Event Cooking

Join Ari and Matt as they provide an overview of cooking at events or when camping, which generally involves cooking over an open flame.


Also a shout out to Mike Baker and his new podcast Deconstructing History.

Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro.

Jul 05, 202101:00:08
Episode 30 - Reenactorisms

Episode 30 - Reenactorisms

Join Ari and Matt as they tackle the touchy subject of reenactorisms and how they proliferate through the community. 


Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro. 

Jun 21, 202101:06:54
Episode 29 - Pilgrim Progress Challenge 2021 Aftershow

Episode 29 - Pilgrim Progress Challenge 2021 Aftershow

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss their favorite events of the year: The Pilgrim Progress Challenge! They go into some of the work behind the scenes, as well as contrasting the evolution of the event from last year to this year, what went right, what can be improved upon, and a couple characteristic, charmingly roguish rabbit trails along the way.

Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Jun 07, 202150:46
Episode 28 - Medieval Urban Impressions Feat. Andrew of Popula Urbanum

Episode 28 - Medieval Urban Impressions Feat. Andrew of Popula Urbanum

Join Ari and Matt as they talk to their special guest Andrew of Popula Urbanum and the Modern Medieval Man about his research into the urban culture of the high medieval. We discuss special considerations and terminology of the city, the realities of city life, and what one can really expect from the merchant class. 


Show Notes: 

Paul Butler's Music

Andrew's YouTube Channel Popula Urbanum

Modern Medieval Man on Instagram

Modern Medieval Man on Facebook

May 17, 202156:32
Episode 27 - Limited Resources

Episode 27 - Limited Resources

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the difficult realities and circumstances involved when introducing elements of an impression which are supported by only a few source materials, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for success. 


Show Notes:

Paul Butler's Music

May 03, 202151:50
Episode 26 - Archer vs. Man At Arms Impressions

Episode 26 - Archer vs. Man At Arms Impressions

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the equipment and status differences between the archers and the men at arms in English service during the high medieval period. They touch on some prevailing misconceptions, provide guidance, and tarry into thoroughly interesting, if only tangentially related topics as they meander through the subject.

Et ils révèlent même pourquoi cette phrase particulière est écrite en français!


Music by Paul Butler

May 03, 202101:02:48
Episode 25 - Mini Events

Episode 25 - Mini Events

Join Ari and Matt as they talk about their ideas of what constitutes a mini event, how they differ from meetings or large events, and some considerations involved in any event big or small. 


Show Notes: 

Reenactors Insurance

Pilgrim Progress Challenge


Music by Paul Butler

Apr 19, 202154:04
Episode 24 - Backstories to Personas and Impressions

Episode 24 - Backstories to Personas and Impressions

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the benefits of generating a detailed backstory for your impression, when a backstory crosses over into the territory of creating a character and not a personal, and at what point backstory may have diminishing returns for one's living history experience.


The intro music for this episode is an arrangement of a cantigas on citole by Paul Butler. His music and a copy of his album can be found at Paul Butler's Music

Apr 05, 202152:26
Episode 23 - Mini Episode Four (Impressions)

Episode 23 - Mini Episode Four (Impressions)

In this mini episode Ari gives his thoughts on the specificity of impressions, and how they should (or rather shouldn't) necessarily interact with each other. 

Mar 30, 202108:31
Episode 22 - Martial vs. Civilian Impressions

Episode 22 - Martial vs. Civilian Impressions

Come join Ari and Matt as they discuss the various nuances and differences in approaching and executing martial and civilian living history impressions. 


Mentioned in today's episode: 

Exploring the medieval farmer

Exploring the medieval hunt

Mar 15, 202156:38
Episode 21 - Art of the Sword Conference (Before and After)
Mar 01, 202158:01
Episode 20 - Justifications

Episode 20 - Justifications

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the various ways in which people use justifications to incorporate elements into their impressions and whether or not they are always the best way to go about making these decisions. 

Feb 15, 202154:44
Episode 19 - Digital Groups

Episode 19 - Digital Groups

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss digital group activities and how forming online living history groups differ from creating in person ones. 


The Swordsman Guild of Kansas City

Archery Group Conversation on Facebook in the Medieval Soldiers group

Armored Turnip Video

Reenactment Rik's Video

Feb 01, 202101:05:55
Episode 18 - Mini Episode Three (Pass the Torch)

Episode 18 - Mini Episode Three (Pass the Torch)

In this episode Ari discusses his thoughts on embracing the new and empowering the next generation. 

Jan 25, 202107:37
Episode 17 - Camping Part 2: Glamping
Jan 18, 202101:06:49
Episode 16 - Mini Episode Two (Cold Hike)

Episode 16 - Mini Episode Two (Cold Hike)

Matt takes us along with him on a hike in cold weather to reflect on the conversation we had last week about tips for medieval clothing in cold weather. 

Jan 11, 202113:26
Episode 15 - Cold Weather
Jan 04, 202155:58
Episode 14 - Mini Episode One (Gifts!)

Episode 14 - Mini Episode One (Gifts!)

In their debut mini-episode Ari and Matt take a moment to share with you the gifts they received over the holidays, talk a bit about the future, and announce a new contest for those musically inclined!

Dec 28, 202016:55
Episode 13: WWII Crossover featuring The Reenactor's Corner

Episode 13: WWII Crossover featuring The Reenactor's Corner

Today we are joined by the good folk over at The Reenactor's Corner where we compare and contrast WWII reenactment and medieval reenactment. 


Hosted by: Todd of the Black Spear and Ari, The Turnip Of Terror

Also debuting a super special guest and incoming host Matt Blazek of History Live North East.

Dec 03, 202001:23:31
Episode 12: little Q and A
Aug 10, 202001:10:26
Episode 11: Camping part 1
Jul 14, 202001:09:28
Episode 10: Getting involved with your local education system

Episode 10: Getting involved with your local education system

We invite Matt Blazek to join us as we  discus how one can get involved with your local school system and more. Matt is the founder of "The Agincourt Soldier", a hand s on traveling history display. He travels around New England schools give hands on history seminars to 6-12th grades. Matt is also in the works on various other digital products with like minded people, to bring history to people who don't have direct access to museums. So fill your cup and enjoy our 10th episode!


Todd Cornell- The Company of the Black Spears https://www.facebook.com/thecompanyoftheblackspear/

Ari- https: The turnip of terror //www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20turnip%20of%20terror&epa=SEARCH_BOX

Matt Blazek-  The Agincourt Soldier https://www.facebook.com/theagincourtsoldier/

History live north east- http://historylivenortheast.org/?fbclid=IwAR1A-VmZElnyPuaM37UJVq23NYWFWtYtf2Dgy9UIY02DCesH3gV4RRXsLhU

Jun 01, 202001:13:11
Episode 9: Interacting with the public
May 11, 202055:54
Episode 8: Women and Living History
Apr 28, 202050:20