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A show dedicated to throwing weapons and shooting the breeze. Whether you throw for fun, competition, as part of a professional act or as part of your combative practice, the Thronin podcast will provide you with reviews, tips and interviews with some of the most skilled men and women to ever throw metal down range. So grab a cup of coffee in one hand, the blade of your choice in the other, sit back and enjoy the show.
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Jeremy Beintema, based in Vancouver Island, Canada, is the founder and owner of Bullseye Blades, one of the most respected makers of custom throwing knives on the planet. A keen thrower in his own right, Jeremy takes great pride in pushing the boundaries in terms of design, build quality and style. I was thrilled to receive four knives from Jeremy …
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Based in Nashville Tennessee, Rob Bentley is perhaps best known as the MD of Bentley Sheaths & Leather - a company dedicated to hand-manufacturing sheaths, quivers and utility rolls for all manner of throwing implements. Given the quality of the projects Rob produces, it is hard to believe that he has been developing his skill set for less than thr…
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RC Samples is perhaps best known by his Youtube handle, ‘The Combat Knife Thrower'. Coming to us from Jacksonville Florida, RC is respected across the community as a charismatic and skilled thrower. His prolific video collection has been instrumental in capturing the attention and for inspiring waves of new throwers to our community. Our interview …
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Brandon ‘Danger' Dillon is based in Columbia city, Indiana and is perhaps best known for his association with the Full Tang Clan. Throwing a diverse range of knives with spin, instinctive and no spin, Brandon epitomises the experiential and innovative approach that defines the best of the backyard throwing movement. In this interview we explore Bra…
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In this episode my co-host Dan Edwardes, (Parkour Generations) and I discuss two books that have played a significant part in shaping my current training regime. ‘Peak' by Anders Ericsson and ‘The Pressure Principle’ by Dave Alred. If you are looking for ways to refine your training or struggle with nerves during competition then you’ll find plenty…
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Time flies and, when Dan Edwardes and I came together to record this update on the progress I have been making towards my 1000 day knife throwing challenge, I had just passed the 333 day mark! Here we talk about the training challenges I have encountered over the winter months, the ways in which my throwing has changed to accommodate those challeng…
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My guest for this extra-ordinary episode has already joined me on the show once before - that time he was playing wingman to the extraordinary Lee Floyd Fugatt but he has an equally colourful and time-served tale to tell himself - I am, of course, talking about none other than Rick 'the Rocket' Lemberg. Hailing from Montara California, Rick is a se…
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Joseph ‘Brokenfeather’ Darrah is a living treasure of the throwing arts community. Based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Joe has an international reputation as a master knife maker, as an Ambassador of Thunk and he is a 10 time World Champion title holder in his own right. Co-founder of the IKTHOF, life time supporter of the AKTA and a plethora of o…
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Devin Debow is the third guest in a trio of no-spin throwers who I have had the pleasure of interviewing in recent weeks, but Devin is unique in being the only one who has earned the epithet of 'US Ambassador of No-spin' by Brandon ‘Danger' Dillon - a title which is well deserved. Devin is a proud Texan who hails originally from Hot Springs, Arkans…
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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Ryan Moomaw is a renowned no-spin thrower, founding member of the Ralph Thorn School and creator of the KnifeShuriken Youtube channel. Perhaps best known for pushing the boundaries of no-reload throwing, Ryan's innovations have been picked up by other instinctive and no-throw trail-blazers such as Adam Celadin. A r…
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Patrick Brewster has earned a reputation as one of the most respected figures in no-spin and instinctive throwing. based in Pennsylvania, he is perhaps best known to the community as the founder of Flying Steel blades - producer of some of the best no-spin throwing knives and spikes in the world. Modest of his own achievements as a thrower and pass…
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Charlie Atlas is a formidable thrower and one half of a husbandand wife act who are enjoying international rave reviews for their‘Death Do Us Part Danger Show’. Along with his partner Rachel, thecouple have quickly become a firm favourite of the throwingcommunity, earning respect as talented entertainers as well asgenerous friends to those who have…
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Matthew Dunn has flashed onto the world throwing stage in recent months with his own unique brand of throwing. Many of you may be familiar with his videos on the Kickass Knife Throwing Facebook group; wearing a trademark hoodie, shades, gloves and a chest rig, Matthew’s hands flash out left and right in rapid succession, sending knives thudding int…
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Tracy ‘Pickaxe’ Tenny may be petite in stature but she is a powerhouse in the world of competitive knife throwing! Hailing from New York State, she grew up hand in hand with the critters of the mountains and forests, before moving to Georgia which failed to tame her too! Anyone in the IKTHOF will no doubt have crossed paths with Tracy at a competit…
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This is part 2 of my interview with James JW Wiseman. James JW Wiseman is an actor, stuntman, weapons expert and a Texas Cowboy for hire! His passion for throwing knives and hawks was sparked by his father when he was just a young boy in Cypress Texas but I doubt either of them would have predicted where those early experiences would take him. Jame…
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James JW Wiseman is an actor, stuntman, weapons expert and a Texas Cowboy for hire! His passion for throwing knives and hawks was sparked by his father when he was just a young boy in Cypress Texas but I doubt either of them would have predicted where those early experiences would take him. James now has an enviable number of TV and film appearance…
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Well folks, this is the last recording of 2015 and I have taken the opportunity to reflect on my journey in throwing so far while also looking forward to what 2016 may bring. For this episode I got together with Dan Edwardes, my ‘sometime co-host’ of the show and looked back on the incredible 15 guests I have had the privilege of interviewing since…
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Jason Willard Johnson is perhaps best known for his predilection for impaling drinks cans at distance with devastating accuracy using a home-brew style of military half spin. He seems to have exploded onto the scene this year, and has immediately garnered our respect as a thrower, martial artist, poet and all-round nice guy. However, as we all know…
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Lee Floyd Fugatt is a man with a long and illustrious history within the throwing community, having competed at Master level in numerous IKTHOF competitions in the late 90s and early 'naughties’! He held his own against the best in the world despite being born blind in one eye and thus having to compensate for a lack of depth perception. After serv…
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Nicky Billou is based in Toronto but has an international reach as one of the most respected sports psychologists in the industry. Having worked with elite athletes and members of the Canadian Olympic team, Nicky is perfectly positioned to advise on just what it takes to attain a top ranking in the precision throwing arts. Author of ‘Finish Line Th…
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In this episode I am thrilled to be able to offer you a mammoth 80 minute follow up interview with one of the best loved stars of the precision throwing world, Jack Dagger. Now back in his home in LA, following the exertions of compering the IKTHOF National Championships in Austin, Texas last weekend, Jack and I talk about his move from Baton Rouge…
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John Grabovski is a name synonymous with the generosity of spirit that defines the 'brothers and sisters of the knife'. A graduate from MIT and now a software engineer in Silicon Valley, John brings a unique focus to his approach in the precision throwing arts. He was inducted into the IKTHOF in 2013 and has thrown competitively in more countries t…
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This is the second part of a fascinating interview with Richard Sunderland, one of the highest ranked and most respected throwers in the UK. Richard has thrown against the best in the world both in Europe and the United States and is known as a focused strategist whose versatility is matched by his pinpoint accuracy with both knives and axes. Richa…
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This is the first part of a fascinating interview with Richard Sunderland, one of the highest ranked and most respected throwers in the UK. Richard has thrown against the best in the world both in Europe and the United States and is known as a focused strategist whose versatility is matched by his pinpoint accuracy with both knives and axes. Richar…
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Jack Dagger aka 'The King of Fling’ should need no introduction to anyone in the throwing community who has not been living under a rock! However, just in case you have stumbled upon this episode and have not come across him before, he is quite simply the face of the modern impalement arts. Jack has been designated a ‘Living legend’ by the IKTHOF a…
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In this week’s episode, to mark the approach of my first 100 days in the precision throwing arts, I am joined once again by Dan Edwardes of Parkour Generations; we discuss the journey so far and the progress I have made. We also discuss my first throwing ‘injury’, the benefits of taking up online challenges, a new scoring approach and my ambitions …
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In this week’s episode I interview Kimberly Mitchell. It is hard to believe that Kimberly has been throwing for a little less than a year, given her loyal following on Youtube and her obvious accuracy and versatility in all manner of throwing styles. Kimberly has the eye of a photographer, the heart of a poet and the soul of a warrior; I like to th…
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In this week’s episode I interview bestselling author, athlete and publishing sensation Chris McDougall. Chris is the author of ‘Born to Run’ which is arguably responsible for the modern barefoot running movement and he has more recently published ‘Natural Born Heroes’ which tells the remarkable tale of the defence of Crete during WW2. Along the wa…
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Mike 'Alamo' Bainton is a living legend of the modern precision throwing arts. Based out of Austin, Texas, Mike is the founder of the 'International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame' and is justifiably an inductee into that rarified gallery, having 32 National and 18 World Championship titles under his belt before retiring from competition in 2009! At t…
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In this week’s episode I interview YouTube sensation Xolette; with a following approaching 45,000 subscribers, Xolette is a digital ambassador for the throwing arts and one of the most enthusiastic and playful characters in our community. Her channel is crammed full of great material including how to build targets, the best knives for beginners to …
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In this episode I am joined by Dan Edwardes of Parkour Generations to discuss the most efficient ways of structuring knife throwing practise sessions. We explore a one year challenge to become an expert table tennis player undertaken by Sam Priestley and Ben Larcombe last year, as outlined in their book 'Expert in a Year' and the lessons I can take…
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In this show I interview knife-making legend and ambassador of the throwing arts - Bobby Branton. Bobby has served as President of the American Knife Throwers Alliance, is a Hollywood consultant and is the author of a new book on knife throwing. Bobby has been mentored by some of the biggest names in the throwing community including Harry McEvoy, C…
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In this episode I explore ways in which throwing arts competitors can keep a cool head, and realise their potential when the pressure is on. So often we can allow nerves to throw us off our game but sports psychologists know a number of strategies and techniques for getting back in control, quieting the mental chatter and hitting the bulls eye just…
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Dr David Adamovich, aka 'The Great Throwdini' is internationally known as ‘The World's Fastest and Most Accurate Knife Thrower’ and has proven himself worthy of standing amongst a handful of impalement artist legends, both historically and contemporary, e.g. Gustavo Arcaris, Fritz and Patrick Brumbach, Joe Gibson, Che Che Whitecloud, Larry Cizewski…
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Dan Edwardes is a founding member and Executive Director of 'Parkour Generations', the world's leading professional organisation for the dynamic movement discipline of parkour, sometimes known as freerunning. His training began in Japan, where he was living having completed a degree in Japanese and History at Cambridge University and while in pursu…
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In this episode I offer a raw beginner's guide to throwing knives, delving into the fundamentals that I have learned and applied to make efficient progress during the first month of my 1000 day challenge. Here I get into the basics - how to choose your first knife, what makes for a good target, distancing tips and more. If you are a newcomer to the…
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I was thrilled when Mike Gross agreed to be the first Thronin Podcast interview guest; his reputation precedes him but just in case you have been living under a rock, he, along with his wife Rosa have performed a professional throwing act as ‘One Sharp Marriage’ since 2001 and were recognised by the IKTHOF as ‘Throwing Ambassadors of the Year’ in 2…
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This is the inaugural podcast for the Thronin project: an audacious 1000 day challenge to go from complete beginner to world class competition standard in the throwing arts! Here you will find interviews with experts in weapons throwing, reviews, resources and discussion of all things related to throwing knives, tomahawks, axes and other implements…
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