The Reenactor's Corner

13/06/2024

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.

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 W...

13/06/2024

Coming up on the latest episode Lud Topf talks to Chris and Rudi Lange about taking part at a recent event at historic Dover Castle in the U.K.

Airs later today!

01/06/2024

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31/05/2024

Coming up on this months Patreon Exclusive Episode Chris and Ludwig talk about a recent trip to Hamburg and discuss how being a reenactor adds an extra dimension to travels in Germany .

Available to our Patreon Community later today .

Thanks for your support !!

30/05/2024

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.

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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 everyon...

30/05/2024

Coming up on the latest episode of the Reenactors Corner Podcast Chris talks to Adrian from Epic Militaria in the U.K about everything from their customised helmet service to when those M38 gas masks will be available to buy ..

Airs later today - listen wherever you get your podcasts .

15/05/2024

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!

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...

13/05/2024

Coming up later this week - join us as we celebrate an incredible 5 years of The Reenactors Corner Podcast !!

09/05/2024

Our next episode celebrates 5 years of The Reenactors Corner Podcast !! Whether you have been with us since the start or have only just started listening recently thank you for your support and please feel free to share your thoughts on the podcast in the comments below . Here’s to the next 5 years and more …!

29/04/2024

Keeping the bugs at bay - how to protect your collection on display …..

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29/04/2024

Coming up on this month’s Patreon Exclusive Episode Rudi Lange joins Chris to go into detail
about the best ways to protect items on display in your collection of original and reproduction items . If you have ever had issues with sun damage , moths or other pests intent on destroying your collection - this one’s for you ..!

25/04/2024

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 .

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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.

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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 than...

25/04/2024

Some photos from the recent Romanian Spring event in Wisconsin that features on the next edition of the podcast . Airs later today …

18/04/2024

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 .

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 State...

18/04/2024

Coming up on the latest 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 now 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 .

05/04/2024

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.

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. 

03/04/2024

How do you display your collection ? Coming up in the latest 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.
How do you display your collection ? Why not share your hints and tips below.
Episode airs tomorrow!

31/03/2024

This months Patreon Exclusive episode has landed ! In this one Chris talks about the pros and cons of using period cameras in reenacting . He covers the various types of vintage cameras - from box , to foldable and reflex and how to get the best out of them . So why not put the smart phone away at your next event and give 40s style photography a try!

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31/03/2024

Coming up on this months Patreon Exclusive episode - Chris deep dives into the world of using original WW2 cameras to document reenactment events .
We would love to see some of your event photos taken with original cameras in the comments section below !

21/03/2024

We appreciate that not all of our loyal listeners have the inclination or means to support the podcast via Patreon - but if you have ever wondered what type of exclusive content we post there here's a previous Patreon episode which looks at the hype created around certain reenacting events, and how much of it you should maybe believe...!

Hope you all enjoy this one and thanks again to all of our Patreon supporters - you enable us to keep the podcast on air and we are eternally grateful.

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We appreciate that not all of our loyal followers have the inclination or means to support the podcast via Patreon - but if you have ever wondered what type of exclusive content we post there here's a previous Patreon episode which looks at the hype created around certain reenacting events, and how....

21/03/2024

We realise that not all of our loyal listeners have the inclination or means to support us via Patreon but if you have ever wondered about the type of exclusive content we post there coming up later today we’re sharing a great Patreon episode looking at what happens when events don’t live up to the hype - hope you all enjoy !

08/03/2024

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.

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There is no denying that ours is a controversial hobby - so the big question has it 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 e...

07/03/2024

Coming up on the latest edition of the Reenactors Corner podcast Chris and the team discuss how to share the news that you are involved in WW2 German Reenacting with partners, family, friends , or colleagues . Plus we feature some of your stories about when this went well and not so well…..
Airing later today !

01/03/2024

How have you navigated the sometimes problematic aspects of sharing your passion for Reenacting German WW2 with partners, family, friends or work colleagues ? We would like to hear your stories to maybe include in an upcoming edition of the podcast . Have you lost friends whilst maybe gaining others or decided to keep your hobby a secret from parents and siblings or been doxed at work ? Or has Reenacting contributed to the breakup of a relationship or the start of a new one ? Why not let us know in the comments below. Thanks !

23/02/2024

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.

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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.

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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 c...

22/02/2024

Coming up later today - Chris is joined by reenactor and film maker Adam from Germany . Until recently Adam was one of the main members of the well respected ParaLight WorX channel on YouTube , making WW2 films from the German perspective - with a high level of authenticity and production values . He has now launched his own channel and in this episode he talks to Chris about how he creates video content plus how WW2 Reenacting is viewed in Germany .

You can find Adam’s new channel here..

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18/02/2024

In this months Patreon exclusive episode Chris and Rudi review the feedback to our recent episode focusing on WW2 Reenacting and alcohol .

Thanks to everyone who supports the podcast - your generous contributions means we can keep doing what we do .

Just $5 a month gives you access to regular exclusive content plus other member benefits .

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18/02/2024

We seem to have hit a nerve with our recent episode on alcohol and WW2 Reenacting - which provoked a clear spike in downloads and a lot of feedback . Rudi Lange joins Chris to discuss responses to the episode on this months subscribers only Patreon exclusive episode which airs later today . Thanks to all of our Patreon supporters - drunk or sober, we really couldn’t do what we do with out you .

Thanks as ever to Hans Wickmann for this photo of Rudi not spilling a drop!!

11/02/2024

I had a great time yesterday hanging out with podcast co-founder Lasse who is on vacation here in the USA. We drank a very responsible and appropriate amount of beers and talked about reenacting and more. We will record a podcast episode together again after he gets back home to Norway.