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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

So how do I talk to the public at open events? Join Ari and I as we discuss interacting with the public and the benefits of public events. Does one assume the a role entirely and interact in 1st person? Do you take a 3rd person approach or possibly combine the two? Interacting with the public is very rewarding. You can even benefit by attracting other to your group. Sit back and enjoy. Host: Todd of the Black Spear Host: Ari, The Turnip of Terror Bill Nye Ian laspina of Knyght Errant Matt Blazek of The Agincourt Soldier Tobias Capwell Medieval Woman Camlann Village Colonial Williamsburg Ocean institute Days of Knights Trevor of the Medieval Swordsman's Guild of Kansas City

Living History isn't just for the guys. Join us as we invite Ann Asplund on the show to give her point of view on Women in living history. She is a 22 year veteran of living History and talented craftswoman. We discuss some of the hurtles a woman faces joining the hobby as well as ways to find your persona. Sorry for the long delay, hope to get back on schedule. Hope everyone is safe out there ands washing your hands. Cheers! Notes from the Show: Ann's Facebook page Turnip of Terror Company of the Black Spears

Don't have a local group to join? Well start one! We invited long time Medieval enthusiast, Trevor Clemons to discuss just how to do that. Founder of the Medieval Swordsman Guild based in Kansas City, Trevor has over 30 years experience in Medieval activities. Together we discuss building up a group, setting goals, standards and mentoring new folks. So wash your hands, grab a drink and relax. Links to topics covered: Todd Cornell and the Company of the Black Spear (https://www.facebook.com/thecompanyoftheblackspear/) Ari, The Turnip of Terror (https://theturnipofterror.com/) Kansas City Swordsman Guild of Kansas City (https://www.kcsword.org/) Christian Tobler Author Page (https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Henry-Tobler/e/B001K81474%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Kansas City Renaissance Festival (http://www.kcrenfest.com/) La Belle Compagnie (http://www.peelaffinity.net/) Historic Enterprises (https://historicenterprises.com/) How to Win Friends and Influence People (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People) The Five Love Languages (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages) The Days of Knights (https://thedaysofknights.com/) Medieval Swordsman Guild of KC Discussion group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/403994301180/) Die Schlachtschule (http://www.schlachtschule.org/)

Wonder what basic kit one needs to get started in the Hobby? Don't have a loaner pile in an established group. Don't fear, Join us as we give our idea of a basic kit one would need to start Medieval Living History for the 1390-1410 time period. If you do a later or earlier time period, you can tailor the idea to meet the period equivalent. Most groups or events have a minimum standard one needs to achieve to attend. A few requirements are visible hand stitching and period materials for your specific time. Remember, always have a friend or group veto something before a purchase. This will help you from wasting your time and money.  Sources mentioned: Todd (https://www.facebook.com/thecompanyoftheblackspear/) Ari (https://theturnipofterror.com/) Medieval Tailor’s Assistant. 2nd Edition: Common Garments 1100-1480 by Sarah Tursfield (http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Tailors-Assistant-2nd-1100-1480/dp/0896762955/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459882177&sr=1-1&keywords=medieval+tailors+assistant) Episode 5: To Buy or Make (https://anchor.fm/howtwomedieval/episodes/Episode-5-To-buy-or-make-eb6vi8) Lorifactor (http://www.lorifactor.com/index.php) Tod's Workshop (https://todsworkshop.com/)