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On the Fence with Monica Aksamit

On the Fence with Monica Aksamit

By Monica Aksamit

Want to get an inside view on one of the most "followed" fencers in the world? Olympic bronze medalist Monica Aksamit is fun, playful and ready to let you in to her world in an entirely new way. Join her weekly for real talk about sex at the Olympic village, modeling in New York City, mental health, private Hollywood parties and everything in between.

Follow Monica on Instagram and Twitter @monicaaksamit
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EP12: Cancer Sucks with Devon Still

On the Fence with Monica AksamitFeb 02, 2021

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EP 22: Dating on Dating Apps w/ Victoria Pla
May 25, 202157:50
EP21: The Importance of a Support System w/ Lindsey Vonn
May 19, 202132:10
EP20: Olympic Dreams During Covid-19 w/ Lolo Jones
Apr 20, 202141:16
EP19: The Truth About Doping Control w/ Connor Fields

EP19: The Truth About Doping Control w/ Connor Fields

After a brief pause from podcasting, host Monica Aksamit is back with another informative episode. This time her guest is American BMX Olympic Gold Medalist, Connor Fields. The two sit down to explain what doping control looks like and the different versions that exist. They also share some funny stories, as well as some embarrassing ones! 

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

 You can find Connor on Instagram @connorfields11

Apr 06, 202125:46
EP18: Dating Horror Stories part 3 w/ @vvlandis
Mar 16, 202137:39
EP17: My Mental Strength Secrets w/ Dr. Doug Gardner

EP17: My Mental Strength Secrets w/ Dr. Doug Gardner

On this week's episode our host Monica Aksamit sits down with her sports psychologist, Dr. Doug Gardner to talk about their approach to Monica's mental strength. Dr. Gardner and Monica have been working together for 6 years now. They began working when Monica was at her lowest point and strongly considering giving. With Dr. Gardner's help she was able to turn things around and qualify for the 2016 Olympic team. They dive in to talk about the typical mistakes athletes make and how to fix them, as well as what Dr. Gardner told her before she competed at the Olympics.
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit , Tiktok and Facebook and @onthefencepodcastt so you're up to date on all podcast news!
Mar 09, 202152:23
EP16: Mindset of an F Boy with Case Kenny
Mar 02, 202144:04
EP15: The King of Gaslighting

EP15: The King of Gaslighting

This week's episode is a little different than normal. There's no guest, only our host Monica Aksamit. Monica opens up about a situation that she had with an actor that had slid into her DMs. She sits down to tells us all of the details of their interactions. She also shares what she has learned from some of the other women involved. Prepare to have your jaw drop, over and over again. You'll have to listen to find out all of the tea!
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

Follow Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit , Tiktok and Facebook
Feb 23, 202114:13
EP14: The Time I Attended the Golden Globes with Danell Leyva

EP14: The Time I Attended the Golden Globes with Danell Leyva

3x time Olympic medalist Danell Leyva and Monica tells us about their time attending the annual Golden Globes and the other parties, including Gold Meets Golden, which helps raise money for Angel City Sports. Danell tells us what it was like to meet Armie Hammer at this event in the past. Danell and Monica talk about their experience of Danell nearly poisoning Monica with what could essentially be considered dog food. They talk about what it was like meeting actors such as Taron Edgerton, Matt Bomer, Nyle DiMarco, Ben Platt, and Ginnifer Goodwin with husband Josh Dallas. They also tell us the story of how Danell was nearly taken out by Nicole Kidman's security guard. The two then go on to discuss how they nearly got into a Netflix party with a single email, and how to find the best parties during LA's award show weekends. 

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! 

Follow Danell on Instagram @danelljleyva and check out his podcast Out of Bounds on YouTube and Patreon!

Feb 16, 202133:15
EP13: How to Deal with Failure with Colin Egglesfield
Feb 10, 202142:51
EP12: Cancer Sucks with Devon Still

EP12: Cancer Sucks with Devon Still

100% of the earnings from this podcast episode will be donated to THON on 2/18. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Please share this episode with as many people as you can. If your company is interested in matching the donations, please contact me directly at monicaaksamit@gmail.com
If you would like to donate directly to THON, you can do so here: DONATE.
On this week's episode, former Cincinnati Bengal, Devon Still and Monica, two Penn Staters talk about their experience with cancer. Devon shares the story of his daughter, Leah Still’s fight with cancer, and the mentality the family had in order to overcome it. While the story ends happily, the road there was filled with many struggles. Monica tells the story of breast cancer in her family. We also hear about Devon's story with sports, at Penn State and in the NFL. We also get to find out the story behind how Devon's foundation came about.
If you would like to donate to Devon's foundation, Still Strong Foundation, you can do so here: DONATE
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Devon on Instagram @stillinthegame as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit
Feb 02, 202126:51
EP11: The Time I Stole a Dog in Peru with Joanna Krupa

EP11: The Time I Stole a Dog in Peru with Joanna Krupa

90% of the earnings from this podcast episode will be donated to 2 animal shelters, Home for Good Dog Rescue and Sean Casey Animal Rescue on 2/18. Please share this episode with as many people as you can. If your company is interested in matching the donations, please contact me directly at monicaaksamit@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Joanna Krupa, a Polish-American model, actress and animal activist sit down together to share the story of Monica's adopted dog, Oro. Oro found his way to Monica's home in America, because he approached her in the streets of Agues Calientes, Peru in August 2019. At the time Monica was sightseeing after the US team won gold at the Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru. Joanna played a huge role in Oro's adoption story, but you will need to listen to find out! The ladies also discuss how they met, as well as their shared love of animals.

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

Follow Joanna on Instagram @joannakrupa as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit

If you would like to make your donations to either rescue group you can so here: Home for Good Dog Rescue and Sean Casey Animal Rescue. I chose Home for Good because I worked with them on an event that they hosted, and I chose Sean Casey Animal Rescue, because it is a highly rated rescue in Brooklyn, NY where I live. 

Jan 26, 202129:39
EP10: Modern Dating: Why You Got Ghosted and Attachment Styles w/ TJ Hoegh
Jan 19, 202130:12
EP9: Finding Positives After Injury with Paul George
Jan 12, 202143:19
EP8: Dating Horror Stories Part 2

EP8: Dating Horror Stories Part 2

Have you been on an awkward first date? Did you match with someone on a dating app only for them to show up looking completely different? Did they smell like an old gym sock? You won't hear about any of that on this episode! Monica and her friend Olivia take a trip down memory lane with stories from their horrible dates. From best friends dating your boyfriend and breaking up with you for him, lawyers only dating models, group tinder dates, to stalkers flying to Budapest after a HORRIBLE first date.
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Olivia on Instagram @blanca__olivia
Jan 05, 202134:17
EP7: The Time I Broke My Back

EP7: The Time I Broke My Back

On today's episode Monica is co-hosting with her younger sister, Olivia. Monica talks about her most serious injury for the first time and gives us the entire story. From how it happened, diagnosis and the aftermath. Monica's injury happened right before the biggest competition of her life, the Olympics. She talks about how difficult it was for her and her mindset throughout the process! This episode is in preparation to an episode coming up with a VERY special guest. Listen now to get hints on who the guest will be!

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviasieredzinski
Dec 29, 202033:22
EP6: What's In My DMs with Joey Sasso

EP6: What's In My DMs with Joey Sasso

This week's episode is with the winner of the Netflix show, The Circle, Joey Sasso. In this episode Joey and Monica get VERY honest about a lot of things. They discuss their thoughts on Jay Alvarrez’s sex tape, taking Lady Gaga on a date to McD's and Post Malone sliding into the DMs. We find out if Joey has ever sent a D pic, and what Monica’s thoughts are on them. They talk about what their “type” is. Listen to find out what you need to be saying in the DMs to get someone with a following to notice and reply back to you. We also hear about a famous soccer player who slid into Monica's DMs. Was it Messi? Or maybe it was Cristiano Ronaldo or Thibaut Courtois? Listen to find out!

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Joey on Instagram @joeysasso and on Tiktok @joeysasso

Dec 22, 202001:00:54
EP5: The Time I Almost Got Married

EP5: The Time I Almost Got Married

This week's episode is a little different than what we've heard so far. As was promised, Monica gives us the real, raw and vulnerable side of her. We hear about something that very few people have known about until now. We learn about how it all began, as well as how it all fell apart. She opens up about one of the darkest times of her life, which is supposed to be one of the happiest times of our lives. She also shares some of the lessons that she learned along the way.

I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

Dec 15, 202035:25
EP4: How I Got into Fencing with Joseph Polossifakis

EP4: How I Got into Fencing with Joseph Polossifakis

Canadian fencing Olympian Joseph Polossifakis and Monica reveal their US post-election back up plan and their unique stories of how they found their way to fencing. They talk about where they were in the world when the CDC announced that Covid-19 was officially a worldwide pandemic. Joe and Monica discuss their blood type and what that means when it comes to Covid-19. They also open up about what the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics means for them and what their thoughts are on the possibility of 2021. Joe divulges details of his first time on a surfboard riding massive waves in El Salvador. As well as the inside scoop on his defeat against said massive wave.
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Joseph on Instagram @j_polo and check out his podcast The Olympian's Podium!
Dec 08, 202050:02
EP3: Dating Horror Stories

EP3: Dating Horror Stories

Have you been on an awkward first date? Did you match with someone on a dating app only for them to show up looking completely different? Did they smell like an old gym sock? You won't hear about any of that on this episode! Tik Toker Olivia and Monica take a trip down memory lane with stories from their horrible dates. From old people pornography, to confessions of an attempted murder, and an AA member who educates us that beer is the exception!  I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!

Dec 01, 202046:24
EP2: Dating A Narcissist with Danell Leyva

EP2: Dating A Narcissist with Danell Leyva

3x time Olympic medalist Danell Leyva and Monica go deep into their romantic encounters with narcissists. From gaslighting, to matching on dating apps while being exclusive, to living with your ex and their new partner. They talk about all of the nitty gritty so that you can avoid the same experience. We also learn how they met and their dating red flags in a new segment.
I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Danell on Instagram @danelljleyva and check out his podcast Out of Bounds on YouTube and Patreon!
Nov 24, 202047:25
EP1: What Really Happens in the Olympic Village with Sam Dorman

EP1: What Really Happens in the Olympic Village with Sam Dorman

2016 Olympic silver medalist Sam Dorman and Monica reminiscence about our Olympic experience. We talk about what Olympians really did in the Olympic Village after medaling. We dive into how crazy closing ceremonies is, the only form of ID you need to get into the White House and how Monica landed a sponsorship in an uber. We also talk about food in the Olympic village and which one of the Olympic sponsors is our favorite. Monica finally gets answers on the night she believes she got roofied.

I'm incredibly thankful for my audience and hope you enjoy!

Follow Sam on Instagram @sam_dorman1
Nov 24, 202041:01
On The Fence Promo

On The Fence Promo

Want to get an inside view on one of the most "followed" fencers in the world? Olympic bronze medalist Monica Aksamit is fun, playful and ready to let you in to her world in an entirely new way. Join her weekly for real talk about sex at the Olympic village, modelling in NYC, mental health, private Hollywood parties and everything in between.

Nov 24, 202000:42