Ok, so this is a weird one: we talk about a fictional sword, and then just using the name of the sword as a jumping off point, talk about how you could make that sword real if your only definition was the name and not any of its magical properties or whatever. I dunno. We're both very tired, this is what we're doing. Also, a practical Bard's Tip of the Week.
This episode is a breeze, dear listener! We're talking about the various war fans from Japan, Korea and China! You need to cool yourself down on a hot summer day while being able to parry a deadly blow? War fans have got you covered. Plus, a gentle Bard's Tip of the Week.
We will fight up close, seize the moment and stay in it, it's either that or meet the business end of a bayonet! We're talking about everyone's favorite ineffective gun attachments in this week's episode! How did they evolve? How mad does Emily get about LiZz stealing her jokes? The answers await within, plus a return to an old trend with the Blacksmith's Tip of the Week.
Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for years! And so have maces! In this episode, we talk all about that "ball of metal on a stick" that everyone loves, dive right back into our morbid comedy brand, and deliver some heartfelt real talk as a combo Bard and Blacksmith Tip of the week.
We're comin' atcha with a one-two punch on this week's episode, talking all about brass knuckles! What was their origin? Are they actually effective weapons? What horrible abominations lie within this conversation? All of these answers and more, plus a practical and musical Bard's Tip of the Week!
Have we finally done it, listeners? Have we finally...broken the limit of our podcasting capabilities? Eh? Eh??? Anyway, we're talking about the iconic and (spoiler alert) unrealistic Buster Sword in this episode! Learn all about how dang heavy this thing would be if it was real, and the surprising significance behind its inspiration! Plus, a practical Bard's Tip of the Week for everyone to enjoy.
What do mice, foxes, cats, and badgers all have in common? They have, in one fantasy property or another, been heroic wielders of all kinds of weaponry! Whether it's the mice in a humble abbey, the helpful cat companions in a world of giant monsters, or a certain usually-a-badger friend from a magical tavern in another dimension, we talk about the properties these animals have in real life that might inspire their fantasy armaments!
This week we're back to Japan with a look at another traditional samurai weapon: the tant?! It's like you cut a katana in half, I guess. We also talk about the somewhat concerning history of this weapon and what it was used for, so fair warning: half of this episode isn't very funny. But sometimes history isn't funny.
It's a three-for-one deal on today's Audio Armory as we talk about Chinese and Tibetan swords. Or, a four-for-one, since at least one of them becomes two swords? Also, we don't support each other comedically at all during this episode, which is pretty much the status quo, so I don't know why I'm pointing it out.
More questions, more answers! What's our favorite fantasy weapon? What's would our favorite bands be if they were weapons? Can a boat be a sword? All of these things and more explored on this episode of Audio Armory!
We didn't have an episode prepped for this week, so instead, your local bard and local blacksmith talk about two of their favorite fantasy swords, and why they think they're so cool! High fantasy and goof fantasy combine into one delightful minisode. Plus, a heartfelt bard's tip of the week.
It's a new year, folks! And we're back into the thick of it, doin' what we do best: talkin' about swords. This week, we cover the Katar! Have you ever wanted to be Wolverine, but just like, one blade? Well, do we have good news for you. Also, this one goes a little off the rails at points, but we're trying to ease back into that podcasting flow, so bare with us. Plus, an inspiring Blacksmith's tip of the week to round it off! It's Collabor-18, yo!
[NOTE: This episode is EXPLICIT. We don't beep out the swears in this one, and hoo boy do we get saucy.] Happy holidays, adventurers! As a yuletide treat, enjoy these selected bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments from our first six episodes! We'll be back with a full episode in the new year!
Better not rush in to this episode, adventurers! We're starting our mini-series on weapons from The Adventure Zone with Magnus Burnsides' trusty axe, Railsplitter! How would your local blacksmith build such a weapon if it were real? What's the practicality of a double-headed axe anyway? And what's the deal with that magic button? Plus, our favorite Railsplitter moments, and a holiday appropriate Blacksmith's Tip of the Week. Gather round the table and roll some dice with us!
I bless the blaaaaades down in Africaaaaaaa. We're talking about a few African swords and spears in this episode! Emily coughs a bunch! We have a great time here.
Hey, can I get you another drink? Watch where you're going with that! Why I outta! In this episode of Audio Armory, we're talking all about Bar Fights! When was the first bar open? Why are tavern brawls such a staple in popular fiction, and why are improvised weapons so much fun? And is Shakespeare really that big of a deal to start a riot over? All of these questions and more answered in this tangential episode, so have another glass of mead and get cozy by the fire, why don't you?
On this extra spooky episode of the Audio Armory, we explore the history of scythes! How did they evolve from a mere farmhand's tool to a weapon? And what's the deal with the Grim Reaper? Also, for a peak behind the curtain, we recorded this episode last week, so Emily's voice is almost gone from being at a concert and she's also just about to come down with a cold, so uh, forgive her. And by "her", I mean "me". Forgive me.
You asked, and we answered! Questions about weapons, food pyramids, and making a podcast, we've got it all for you in this very special epsiode of the Audio Armory!
We're sorry that LiZz sounds like she's recording from a cave in this one. We're not quite sure what happened. Maybe she fell down a cave and we just weren't aware of it? Regardless, we're talkin' about good ol' fashioned spears this week, and some of their variants! Did you know it's totally impracticable to throw a spear? And how do you say half of those things in this week's title? The answer to these questions and more lie beyond that play button. Plus, a rare Bard's Tip of the Week!
What do you know about Kirby? You know, that little pink orb guy? Well, we're not talking about him today. Instead, we're talking about his masked rival/friend, Meta Knight (or, more importantly, his sword). What would it be like in real life? What's so special about it? How tall is Meta Knight even? All of these questions and more will be answered, hopefully.
We're goin' back to the basics with today's episode, folks! Swords are great and all, but you know what's better? The stuff they're made with! LiZz gives a basic overview of the different types of steel that are out there, Emily makes a weird beef analogy, pretty much the standard formula, you know.
It was bound to happen sometime, folks. Join Emily and LiZz as they talk about some actual, real life gunswords, and why anyone thought that was a good idea. Also, are Push Pops still a thing? Please tell us. We need to know.
Hey, what's that weird carving on that sword mean? Is it decorative or what? And what's the deal with hockey anyway? We answer all of these questions and more on this week's episode.
In this episode, we talk about the knives, spears, and swords the Vikings might have used! There's also a weird horse glass tangent right in the beginning, and, uh, look, I'm not entirely sure what happened during this one. I just hope you guys get some sort of good fun info out of it between the goofs.
This is your pretty typical Audio Armory episode: Emily talks about some unrelated nonsense for the first three minutes, and then we jump right in to three swords from the Ottoman Empire, which may sound a little familiar to you! Spoiler: everyone steals from everyone else, include sword designs. Also, you know we hit those ottoman puns hard.
Well excuuuuuse me, princess! Emily's on the reigns with the episode this week, so we're talking about another cool fantasy sword: the Master Sword from Legend of Zelda! You know, Zelda, the green guy. With the sword? And what the heck is with the Zelda timeline anyway? Plus, a combo tip of the week from both of your tired hosts.
Okay campers, rise and shine and don't forget your booties 'cause it's coooooold out there today! Because we're in Russia. Talking about Russian swords. LiZz probably mispronounces things, Emily has a screaming breakdown about gun swords, both are very tired.
A three-for-one deal on the Audio Armory this week: we cover swords and spears from Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines! Just like it says in the title there. Also, Emily has a fashion-related breakdown, and we get a little heavy at the end there, but it's worth it.
We continue our tour of India with a brief history of Indian Polearms! Because what's better than a sword? That's right: a sword attached to the end of a big stick.
We're back to the normal format for this episode! Strap in as your local blacksmith regales you with the tales of swords from India and Sri Lanka! Also, a breakdown twelve episodes in the making.
