Picturing the Past - Ep.143
The Reenactor's Corner
For many reenactors using a vintage camera loaded with film is the best way to capture images at an event - they provide a more authentic and tangible record than their digital counterpart and having only 12 or 36 shots available per roll of film really focuses the mind when it comes to subject matter and composition . In this episode Chris talks to Vijay, a WW2 reenactor from Chicago who has combined his passions for both vintage photography and living history and, as a result, is making a well deserved name for himself within the hobby thanks to the quality of his images. You can view...
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Horrors of Reenacting 2025 - Ep.142
The Reenactor's Corner
Ever since our first Halloween Special way back in 2019 every year we've brought you a selection of our listeners spookiest stories . From late night encounters with spectoral sentries or enemy combatants to original items in your collections that maintain a malevolent aura long after World War Two. This year the story submissions were more spine-chilling than ever - so sit back, lock the doors and prepare to be spooked.............. As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become...
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Ludwig Switches Sides for the Weekend - Ep.141
The Reenactor's Corner
In this episode UK based reenactor and long time friend of the show Ludwig Topf tells Chris about the events that he has attended this summer - including one organised by the "We Have Ways" WW2 history podcast where he swapped his regular German uniform for a British one for the weekend and had a vigorous exchange of views with comedian and podcast host Al Murray in the beer tent..... As ever, a very big thank you to all our Patrons for their support - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon...
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Why is Fall the Best Season to Reenact ? - Ep.140
The Reenactor's Corner
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter across North America and Europe here is another chance to hear an epsiode originally recorded back in October 2022 when Chris and Ben Tracey discussed why Fall is, in their opinion, perhaps the best time of the year to reenact WW2 in the field. Let us know if you agree ? As ever, a very big thank you to all our Patrons for their support - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon exclusive content !
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Too Soon to Reenact the Vietnam War ?...........Ep.139
The Reenactor's Corner
At the age of just 31 Gunter Rapp already has 20 year of reenacting under his belt. Starting out with Colonial Period living history at 11 years of age he then moved onto American Civil War and was for a long time a well known face amongst East Coast German Reenactors too. Now based in California he joins Chris to talk about what it was like to be a part of the hobby at such a young age, how he has got into the militaria business and predicts that the Vietnam War could be the next big development within reenacting.....
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Make It Yourself Projects - Ep.138
The Reenactor's Corner
Ever find that some original tems are impossible to locate or way out of your budget but buyer demand is so small that reproduction vendors simply don't stock..... ? In this episode Chris is joined by Tim Nott of Second Battle Group in the UK to talk about how to fabricate at home some of those hard to find items that can often add an extra dimension to reenacting - plus Tim gives a review of one of the biggest annual reenacting events in the UK , Military Odyssey, which took place last weekend A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every...
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Assault and Close Combat Awards - Ep.137
The Reenactor's Corner
The wearing of Medals and Awards is often a hot button topic amongst reenactors. In this, the latest in his series of deep dives, Rudi Lange looks at Assault and Close Combat Awards and tackles the thorny question of if they should be worn within the hobby. The book that Rudi references and recommends towards the end of the episode is... "The Face of Courage : The 98 Men Who Recieved the Knight's Cross and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold" (Stackpole Military History) A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or...
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Creating Constructive Relationships with Allied Units - Ep.135
The Reenactor's Corner
In this episode Chris is joined by Adam Bednar from 5.Kp GD and Casey Sill from Fox Company, 101 Airborne to talk about a new late war event taking place in Iowa in October and how creating constructive dialogue and collaboration with Allied units leads to better outcomes at events. For more information on the Iowa event please visit the link below.... A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for as little as $5 a month to...
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Reflections on Reenacting - Ep.134
The Reenactor's Corner
Christopher Smead from Missouri, is now in his 42nd year of reenacting and first attended Weldon Springs way back in 1983. Thanks to a reenacting career that has spanned British , Russian, German and even Japanese Christopher has a unique perspective on the hobby and we know you are going to enjoy his take on how some things have changed, whilst others have stayed the same …. A big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast via Patreon - we appreciate every donation, no matter how big or small, and your regular contributions really do keep the show on the air. You can sign up for...
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New Prohibited Symbols Law in Australia - Ep.133
The Reenactor's Corner
In 2024 Australia introduced a new Prohibited Symbols Act which includes a ban on the public display, sale and trade of original or reproduction items which carry the Hakenkreuz or SS runes. There are exemptions in place if the items are used for "educational, artistic, academic or scientific purposes" but the wording of the legislation is vague - leaving Australian reenactors in a difficult position. In this episode Chris talks to Craig, a long time reenactor from Australia, about the impact that the new law is having on the hobby there. For more information on Craig's unit please click...
info_outlineIn this episode UK based reenactor and long time friend of the show Ludwig Topf tells Chris about the events that he has attended this summer - including one organised by the "We Have Ways" WW2 history podcast where he swapped his regular German uniform for a British one for the weekend and had a vigorous exchange of views with comedian and podcast host Al Murray in the beer tent.....
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