WAK!

It's a show about the show, which Flow insisted was like putting a hat on top of a hat.  Personally, I don't see it...

We're going to recap the show, where we're happy with it, where we've failed, and what we want to do going forward.  We also want to shout out EVERYONE who has supported us for our 100 episodes so far, we couldn't be here without you all and we're incredibly grateful.  

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Today we sit down with Hogman of Come Try Larp fame to talk about some of his recent endeavors.  Including the recent CTL tournament and some recuirtment drives.    

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Two thirds of the WAK crew is here with a conversation starter!  Amtgard Etiquette.  Drop your own recommendations in the comments on Facebook!  

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Blood of Heroes' impact extends far beyond Amtgard.  Today we go to a boffer sport internationally recognized as Jugger.  We sit down with Sebastian and Claire, 2 Juggers who have seen it all!

To learn more about Jugger, check out the Colorado Jugger League's website for tutorials and more https://www.coloradojugger.com/

Also be sure to check out their YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/ColoradoJugger/videos

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GotC 2022 was full of changes and we're here to recap them all.  Also we have... a sponsor, kinda?  Did V9 survive?  Cabbage gets a World of Warcraft fact so wrong he can't believe it! Can we use pennies in Arrows?  Who knows!?!

If you want to check out the beard oil that made Teflon smell like a cigar box and vanilla, go to https://themanbrand.shop  
Use discount code HV816358S2NC for 15% off  

Watch Godric's reaction stream - https://www.facebook.com/saintgodric/videos/5509143185819785  

Read Heron's breakdown -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxcQ30ryYrx1pB7RWiWgCctUJcoe4Xvif6BZzlMrBbI/

View the minutes of GotC 2022 -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rErfegwMr8Hh6nQx6PL6cGhsSysiflAqysJlBOhocTk

Watch GotC in its entirety -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Y7g9KlTwA  

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Serpent Knight Léal Fitzmorgan sits with the WAK crew to talk about his story in Amtgard, diversity, and inclusiveness.  

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Today the WAK crew meets with some seasoned Phoenix League champions to introduce it to players who might not have gotten the chance to play.  

For more details and visuals, check out the Phoenix League explainer in the amtwiki: https://wiki.amtgard.com/index.php/PhoenixLeague:Rules

Be sure to check out the Phoenix League discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amtgardphoenixleague/

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Sir Fish is a Serpent Knight with some interesting perspectives and some amazing talent!  Join us to see what she thinks about knighthood and A&S in-general.

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Screech of Everliving Woods and Vidalia of Radiant Valley recently did some great events where a lot of new Amtgarders were made and even more money!  

Be sure to check out the ELW discord for all their crafting nights: https://discord.gg/4wSWq82e  

Be sure to follow them on Facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/994169537347484  

And check out the ELW tiktok page: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdwdfuW5/  

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ExCom chair of Amtgard International Sir Gavin Goldmoon and BoD president Sir Smiley sit down with us to go behind the curtain of the shadow cabal.  

Find out what they're really doing behind the scenes.  Also learn a bit more about how Amtgard works from an administrative standpoint and see what the top tiers of our game think is important.  

If you don't already follow Amtgard on Facebook, what's wrong with you?!
https://www.facebook.com/Amtgard

If you're interested in volunteering for AI, check out the available positions here:
https://www.amtgard.com/vacancies

If you want to learn more about the people who work for AI, check it out here:
https://www.amtgard.com/staff

To check out some of the videos Flow and Smiley were talking about, go here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFF874A153AFA02C0

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Our discussion ran long in episode 89 so we decided we'd double-up and give you back-to-back hammer times!  If you've ever wondered what we do behind the scenes, how these episodes get made, or why it takes so darn long for your episode to come out once you've recorded with us, this will be a super interesting look into how things work behind the curtain!

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Long time no see!  The WAK crew is back to recap some recent events and talk shop!  This is part one of a two-part Hammertime, the second part drops next week.  We're getting behind the scenes and talking about the show from the backend of things.  

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Today we're talking with long-time Albion Dagorhir fighter, and recent Winter's Edge Warlord, Bel.  

We're always looking to compare and contrast Amtgard and other Boffer sports, and today we're getting another look at how our games might not be as different as you'd think!

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Today, we talk to Sir Sir Squire Squire DaPage of Neverwinter!  We've come full circle with some interesting tie-ins to our first ever episode and more.  

Be sure to check out Neverwinter's upcoming events! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekingdomofneverwinter 

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This week, WAK sits down with Lady Sir Green, Squire Anix Runeweaver, and Squire Meme Lord Farlanok of the kingdom of Blackspire.    

Here they'll talk about upcoming events, and how things work on the west coast of Amtgard!    

To learn more about PAC War, click the link below:
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If you're going and you want to pre-pay for PAC War, be sure to click this link and get all the info you need!
https://kingdomofblackspire.com/pacwar-2022-prepay/  

Finally, to get access to Meme Lord Farlanok's meme stash, you can go here:
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Today Sir Michael and Squire Merric XV join us in studio to talk about Keep on the Borderlands XII  

This might be the biggest event in Amtgard, or at least we'd certainly like it to be.    

with 5 days of feasts and games, it's bound to be a great time!  

Check the link below for the most up-to-date information!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1331430777329945/?active_tab=about 

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Madness, of Tyrant's Thorn has been on a tear lately, winning major kingdom level tournaments in both Rising Winds and Winter's Edge.  Today we sit down and talk with him about his story.  Did you know our Patreons get exclusive bonuses that don't make the main channel.  Join now and take a look today!   https://patreon.com/wakpod   As always, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.  Also, don't forget to follow us on all of our other platforms at the link below.   https://linktr.ee/wak_podcast

This week, the WAK crew meets with another member of Dragonspine, Xander!  It's a different Xander this time and he's here to tell us all about his favorite parts of DS.  

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Vidalia and Teflon sit with a (relative) newbie to play a guessing game with the Stick Jock dictionary!

This week, WAK talks with Winter's Edge Regent Belle and Winter's Edge Regent candidate Cocaire to learn a bit more about their amtgard career.  

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The WAK crew learns about Dragonspine with Sir Alucard of Pegasus Valley!

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WAK! breaks up the string of sword knights with a low-brow episode about.... weapons?  

Cabbage tries to build a pokemon-style radar charts for weapons and nobody plays with him.  

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Sir Raven talks about... how his AmtWiki got to be that way.  

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Our Kingdom's newest park and its newest players sit down to discuss the good/better/best of the Winter 2022 Midreign held by Winter's Edge!  Join Bec, Krieg, and Saint Godric as we talk about our most memorable moments!  

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Today we sit down with Master Owl of the Rising Winds, Lao Tzu the builder!

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Be sure to check out Gorg the Blacksmith's shop if you haven't already!
https://www.gorgtech.com

Sir Atog tells us how to beat... Sir Atog, today on WAK!

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Squire Patches of Radiant Valley tells us his story and how he got into Amtgard!  Be sure to like, share, and subscribe.  Don't forget to check out our Patreon for exclusive content, behind the scenes stuff, and more!    http://patreon.com/wakpod

Sir Darian of Neverwinter is here, in person, and he has stories to tell!

We also follow up this interview with a full hour of stories from Darien on our Patreon, so be sure to check that out as well if you're interested in seeing him finish up his list.  

Check us out at https://www.patreon.com/wakpod

Don't forget to check out Folding@home https://foldingathome.org/ and be sure to join the Seraphim folding crew by using the ID: 260294 to get started today!

The Monster of the Week campaign we've been talking about is finally here!    

These are going to be released on a slightly different schedule than what you might be used to with WAK and with that change comes some new stuff as well.      

Spotify and other podcatchers will get an episode a month to continue the story.  The first 3 episodes are free, and you'll get one new episode at the top of each month.  If you want episodes quicker, you can look at supporting us on Patreon!  
https://www.patreon.com/wakpod    

For now, take a look at the first few and let us know what you think!

The Monster of the Week campaign we've been talking about is finally here!    These are going to be released on a slightly different schedule than what you might be used to with WAK and with that change comes some new stuff as well.    

Spotify and other podcatchers will get an episode a month to continue the story.  The first 3 episodes are free, and you'll get one new episode at the top of each month.  If you want episodes quicker, you can look at supporting us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/wakpod  

For now, take a look at the first few and let us know what you think!

The Monster of the Week campaign we've been talking about is finally here!    These are going to be released on a slightly different schedule than what you might be used to with WAK and with that change comes some new stuff as well.    

Spotify and other podcatchers will get an episode a month to continue the story.  The first 3 episodes are free, and you'll get one new episode at the top of each month.  If you want episodes quicker, you can look at supporting us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/wakpod  

For now, take a look at the first few and let us know what you think!

Subway returns for our annual Christmas episode.  Recap 2021 and look forward to amtgard in 2022.

Wunjo and Gorovan team up to talk about the latest changes to V9 of the Amtgard rulebook.    

Be sure to check out all the changers and updates at amtgard.com/v9
Check out our first interview with Wunjo! https://youtu.be/bM5Myd0d4xE

Links of note:
38:00 - Admiral Anne Cash interview https://youtu.be/NdAXwlU3bYs
48:00 - Royal Amtgard Navy https://wiki.amtgard.com/index.php/Royal_Amtgard_Navy

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Today we're hitting with a relaxed-fit WAK and we're talking about what we think makes for a great park day.  So kick back, relax, and enjoy an easy run up to the holidays with the WAK! crew.

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Finally, we want to thank EVERYONE who donated or shared our call for donations to St. Jude Children's hospital.  Thanks to the amazing folks who listen to our show we raised almost $600 for children in need.  We're unbelievably humbled by this and we couldn't have done it without you.

This week, Subway and Teflon get into the weeds on tournaments, tournament formats, and reeving!  

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Also, as a reminder, the WAK! crew are running a fundraiser for St. Jude Childrens Hospital.  Our original goal was $500 by the end of November, but thanks to our very generous listeners we have smashed through that goal.  We're going to keep fundraising beyond the goal, however, so feel free to donate and see how high we can go!
http://events.stjude.org/WAKCrew

The WAK crew assembles to talk about the latest CoM vote and what to do as amtgard moves into the winter.  

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Also, as a reminder, the WAK! crew are running a fundraiser for St. Jude Childrens Hospital.  Our original goal was $500 by the end of November, but thanks to our very generous listeners we have smashed through that goal.  We're going to keep fundraising beyond the goal, however, so feel free to donate and see how high we can go! http://events.stjude.org/WAKCrew

Like a LARP Cryptic, Xander appears to everyone, everywhere, often taking on a new form and building a new legend wherever he pops up.  Today we're talking with someone who's darn near done it all, so join us as we interview Xander!  Be sure to follow us on all of our other socials, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! https://linktr.ee/wak_podcast  Also, as a reminder, the WAK! crew are running a fundraiser for St. Jude Childrens Hospital.  Our original goal was $500 by the end of November, but thanks to our very generous listeners we have smashed through that goal.  We're going to keep fundraising beyond the goal, however, so feel free to donate and see how high we can go! http://events.stjude.org/WAKCrew

The WAK crew assembles to discuss the good, better, and best things of the most recent and record breaking Winter's Edge Coronation held earlier this month!  This one has some visual aids, so be sure to watch the first 10 minutes or so on Youtube and subscribe if you haven't already at https://youtube.com/c/wakpod

Take a load off and listen to us gab about events, they're coming back and better than ever in our opinion!

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WAK! continues to venture into other LARPs.  This time, with Darkon!  We think you'll find Darkon to be a fantastic game and we've got just the folks to talk about it.  Kai Firebrand, Fyxe Firebrand, and Radby Bardheart!  

If you're interested in learning more about Darkon check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Darkon.org

Or check out their website and find the rules and chapters near you:
https://www.darkon.org

And check out this quick video about Darkon if you're interested in seeing a bit more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdItduDFmEo

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WAK! continues to learn about other LARP's.  Today we're talking with someone from the SCA, the progenitor of most LARPs.  Tristram walks us through the culture, and some of the evolution of the Society for Creative Anachronism.  

We're still working to interview guests from around the foam-fighting world, but we thought it might be a good idea to do a check-in and talk about some recent events, upcoming elections in Winter's Edge, and a really cool knighting that's coming up!

Today's episode, WAK! makes good on the "Around the foam-fighting world" part of our intro.  We're talking Dagorhir with none other than Telfair of Albion.    Learn some of the big differences and similarities between Dag and Amtgard and find out if Dagorhir is something you'd like to try!  Check out Dagorhir today - https://dagorhir.com/wordpress/Check out the Spar me Bros group today -  https://www.facebook.com/sparmebros/ Be sure to find us on Spotify and all our other socials at the link below: https://linktr.ee/wak_podcast

We'll round out our first year in podcasting with a hammertime episode!  We'll talk about what we've learned, what we'd like to do better, and what we want to do going forward!

Today we have on one of the top non-male fighters in Amtgard to talk about fighting, tournaments, changes to warrior structure, and much more! With a special guest Loki the Cat

Referenced Glen Teaching videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdp6Q2xU7vfS8upnTcEu1tmsdHMSZRB7V

Today's episode features Catnip Everbitch and Beibhinn Windrider of the Shire of White Oak.   

Both are exceptionally talented female fighters and battle-gamers, as well as active members of the Amtgard community.   

They have a lot of fun talking about combat, leadership, and beltline dating services!