The Reenactor's Corner

A bi-weekly podcast on WWII reenactment, featuring Chris Schreiber, Ben Longfellow, and guests. We discuss every aspect of our unique hobby of living history.

Commitment issues .... - Ep.128 04/17/2025

Commitment issues .... - Ep.128 Reenacting is a hobby best enjoyed as part of a group - however work, family and other commitments often have to come first. So its no surprise that low attendence is a constant fear for many event organisers. In this episode Chris shares his tips and tricks on how to motivate your unit members to find the time to show up at events...... 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/36214495

When Less is More - Ep.127 04/04/2025

When Less is More - Ep.127 Reenacting is a hobby that often encourages the aquistition of more and more kit in an effort to enhance the experience. However, in this episode Chris asks if authenticty takes a hit when your amount of gear starts to get out of control... 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/36007870

The War Merit Cross - Ep.126 03/21/2025

The War Merit Cross - Ep.126 In this first of an occasional series looking at medals issued by Germany during the Second World War Rudi Lange takes a deep dive look at the Kriegsverdienstkreuz (War Medal Cross) - which was awarded to both serving members of the military and civilians engaged in outstanding contributions to the war effort. With thanks to 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/35817265

Trend Cycles in Reenacting - Ep.125 03/06/2025

Trend Cycles in Reenacting - Ep.125 Like any hobby Reenacting is constantly changing and evolving - sometimes in unexpected directions. In this episode Chris looks at some of the reasons why Soviet reenacting grew in the years before Covid and why the trend cycle has, maybe, now moved on and interest in WW2 Soviet is on the decline .… 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/35568255

Safety at Events - Ep.124 02/21/2025

Safety at Events - Ep.124 Following the recent tragic accident involving a Sd.Kfz. 251 in the Czech Republic, on this episode of The Reenactors Corner Podcast Rudi Lange is joined by Tim Nott of Second Battle Group in the UK to take a timely look at safety at reenactment events . For more information on the Second Battle Group please email the address 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/35372355

Kriegsende 1945 - Ep.123 02/06/2025

Kriegsende 1945 - Ep.123 2025 is a big year for WW2 reenactors as it marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the conflict . In this episode Chris talks to Adam from the Militainment YouTube channel about how reenactors can mark the event and how the end of the war is viewed in modern day Germany… To follow Adam please click on the links below... Instagram: @militainment_adam Youtube: Facebook: 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/35183365

Redefining Red Army Reenacting - Ep.122 01/23/2025

Redefining Red Army Reenacting - Ep.122 Its thought that over 30 million soldiers were conscripted into the Red Army during WW2 and many saw action in some of the most brutal campaigns of the conflict. In this episode Chris talks to Andryusha Taras of Osoaviakhim Foundation about their unique approach to reenacting, postitioning themselves as more of a living history network than a traditional reenacting group. There is also news of a project called "Silent Heroes" which talks to and archives the memories of the few remaining Red Army soldiers who relocated to the Untited States after the end of WW2. 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/34986970

An Arctic Blast from the Past ! 01/09/2025

An Arctic Blast from the Past ! As Chris and the rest of the team take a New Year break we've dug deep into the archives to bring you again an episode from way back in August 2020 ! As temperatures plummet across the Northern Hemisphere here's one of our original show hosts, Lasse, talking to Nicholas, who has served in the Norwegian armed forces and shares his tips on how to stay safe whilst reenacting during the coldest months of the year.... Link to German Manuals who sell the winter manual as discussed in the episode: 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/34792815

Christmas 2024 and Review of the Year - Ep.121 12/26/2024

Christmas 2024 and Review of the Year - Ep.121 Join Chris and podcast regulars Ludwig Topf and Rudi Lange as they celebrate Christmas and look back on a busy year of reenacting. Thanks to Christophe Piefke and his accordion for playing us out so beautifully at the end of the show and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all of our listeners and Patreon supporters from everyone here on the team ! 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 unlock regular exclusive content ! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/34618305

Marschmusik & Soldatenlieder - Ep.120 12/12/2024

Marschmusik & Soldatenlieder - Ep.120 Music has always played an important role within the military - from signalling manouveres on the battlefield to bolstering morale around the camp fire. In this episode Rudi Lange talks to reenactor Christoph Piefke about how he uses his talents as a musician within the hobby to enhance authenticity levels and build kameradschaft. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/34422845

Cobra to Lüttich Part 2 - Ep.119 11/28/2024

Cobra to Lüttich Part 2 - Ep.119 Back in the summer 100s of German and American WW2 reenactors attended a big event in France, marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. In this follow up episode Ludwig Topf is joined by one of our original podcast hosts, Lasse from Norway and Rob from Sweden to talk about how the event played out and what made it so unique and special. For more information on the event click on 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/34197410

New Summer 1940 Event - Ep.118 11/14/2024

New Summer 1940 Event - Ep.118 Early war events based on France Summer 1940 are few and far between, in part due to the lack of WW2 French Army Reenactors. In this episode Chris talks to Dylan Williams about an ambitious new event in Illinois next summer which will focus on this time period - and hopes to become an annual event in the US reenacting calendar. For more details on the Fall Gelb 2025 event please follow 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/33938027

Horrors of Reenacting 6 - Ep.117 10/31/2024

Horrors of Reenacting 6 - Ep.117 Keeping up our annual tradition join Chris as he shares listeners spooky stories about things that go bump in the night whilst reenactors are manning those lonely machine gun posts or out on patrol at 2am....... 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/33712127

Propagandakompanie - Ep.116 10/17/2024

Propagandakompanie - Ep.116 Film, radio and press photography played an important role feeding the German news and propaganda machine during WW2. In this episode Rudi Lange talks to Hans Wickmann about his Propagandakompanie (PK) impression and his three year search to find an original WW2 Arriflex 35 movie camera to film reenactment events. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/33507047

Helmet Restoration - Ep.115 10/03/2024

Helmet Restoration - Ep.115 The German Stahlhelm is perhaps one of the most iconic totems of WW2 and a crucial part of any reenactors impression. In this episode Chris discusses the best ways to buy your helmet and how to restore originals or improve the appearance of a reproduction... 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/33321447

Cobra to Lüttich - Ep.133 09/05/2024

Cobra to Lüttich - Ep.133 In this episode Ludwig Topf is joined by Lasse and Rob to discuss their involvement in the recent Cobra to Lüttich event in Normandy which saw almost 100 WW2 German reenactors take part in recreating the key events of the Avranches breakthrough and the German counter-attack at Mortain. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/32937387

D-Day Ohio - Ep.132 08/22/2024

D-Day Ohio - Ep.132 This year the annual D-Day event in Conneaut, Ohio marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. In this episode podcast regular Rudi Lange talks to Chris about his experiences over the three day event, which draws huge numbers of reenactors and spectators from the USA and beyond.... 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 unlock regular exclusive content! /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/32705992

Focus on Field Caps - Ep.131 08/08/2024

Focus on Field Caps - Ep.131 In the first of a new series of occasional kit deep dives Chris focuses on WW2 German Field Caps - which under went several changes following the issue of the iconic M34 in the mid 1930s. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/32507282

Online Security - Ep.130 07/25/2024

Online Security - Ep.130 The internet, and social media in particular, have introduced a whole new dimension to reenacting - helping us connect, research and share our passion for living history. However it has also brought with it risks that need to be taken seriously. In this episode Chris is joined by podcast regulars Rudi and Ludwig to talk about how to manage our online profiles in connection with the hobby and raise awareness of how doxing can be an ever present threat that may have potentially harmful real-life implications.... 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/32297537

Twenty Years in Feldgrau - Ep.129 07/11/2024

Twenty Years in Feldgrau - Ep.129 Back in 2004 Erich Wessel attended his first WW2 Living History event at Peak Rail in the UK . He was 11 years old at the time - now, 20 years on, he has just returned from the same event. In this episode Erich joins Chris to share his reflections on how the hobby has changed and developed over the past two decades. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/32104907

HBT Deep Dive - Ep.128 06/27/2024

HBT Deep Dive - Ep.128 Work or combat uniform ? Hot weather use only or all year round? No pockets, two pockets or four? After carrying out extensive research using original German wartime documentation Chris takes a deep dive into HBTs to challenge common misconceptions about Drillichanzug. To read the article Chris refers to in this episode please follow 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/31922777

Dover Castle Event - Ep.127 06/13/2024

Dover Castle Event - Ep.127 In this episode Ludwig Topf talks to Chris and Rudi about attending events at historic sites following the recent Dover Castle reenactment in the UK. Plus there's a discussion on how German soldiers are portrayed by Hollywood and how movie plot lines are often far removed from the reality of World War Two. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/31741072

Epic Militaria - Ep.126 05/30/2024

Epic Militaria - Ep.126 UK based Epic Militaria has become one of the best know vendors within WW2 Reenacting . In this episode Chris talks to Adrian from Epic about how they design and source their reproductions, customised helmets and when those much anticipated M38 gasmasks might be available. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/31541037

Celebrating Five Years of the Podcast ! - Ep.125 05/15/2024

Celebrating Five Years of the Podcast ! - Ep.125 Join us as Chris and Rudi celebrate our 5th birthday !! When the podcast first started we had no idea we would make it this far and grow such a loyal band of listeners - thank you. Here's to all of the fantastic guests who have appeared on the podcast since 2019 and to Lasse, Ben, Ludwig, Rudi and Mike who have all played a big part in our success. A huge thank you also goes to all of our supporters on Patreon - we literally could not have done this without you. Here's to the next 5 years .....Prost !! Don't forget you can sign up to us on Discord anytime by using the link below /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/31302507

Romanian Spring Event Report - Ep.124 04/25/2024

Romanian Spring Event Report - Ep.124 In this episode Chris talks to Adam Bednar and Ernst Schäfer about the recent Romanian Spring Event in Wisconsin . Over 175 German and Soviet Reenactors took part and we hear what went into creating an event on such a big scale and how the organisers ensured it would be a success . 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/30992433

10./Gren-Reg 41 - Ep.123 04/18/2024

10./Gren-Reg 41 - Ep.123 In this episode Chris talks to special guest Markus, who has experience of Reenacting WW2 in both Europe and the USA . He describes the differences in Reenacting on both sides of the pond and explains why he has gone on to form his own unit - 10./Gren-Reg 41 (mot.) - now that he is back in the States . With a big emphasis on portraying 1940s German cultural norms within the new unit Markus uses his extensive experiences in Europe to help shape his Reenacting . /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/30893013

Displaying Your Collection - Ep.122 04/05/2024

Displaying Your Collection - Ep.122 In this episode Rudi Lange tells Chris how his recent house move gave him the opportunity to create a new Kreigzimmer. With an ever growing collection space is still an issue….along with the possible negative reaction of family and friends plus the potential need for insurance cover. 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/30693193

Navigating Family and Friends... - Ep.121 03/08/2024

Navigating Family and Friends... - Ep.121 There is no denying that ours is a controversial hobby - so the big question has to be is it safe or sensible to let people know how you like to spend your weekends? In this episode Chris, Rudi and Ludwig discuss how they have navigated this issue and share listeners stories.... 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/30283023

Reenacting in Germany - Ep.120 02/23/2024

Reenacting in Germany - Ep.120 In this episode Chris talks to Adam from Germany about the sensitivities surrounding reenacting there . Until recently Adam was one of the main creatives behind the popular ParaLight WorX channel on Youtube - which makes films about WW2 from the German perspective. He has recently gone on to create his own channel which you can find by following 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/30074023

Alcohol and WW2 Reenacting - Ep119 02/09/2024

Alcohol and WW2 Reenacting - Ep119 In this latest episode Chris and the team take a look at the use, and sometimes abuse , of alcohol within the hobby . There’s no denying that alcohol helped many soldiers deal with the stress of combat and being away from home back in WW2 - but what role does it have at todays public and private events ? 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 unlock regular exclusive content! Thank you. /episode/index/show/thereenactorscorner/id/29866943

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