The Thronin Podcast

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Sinopsis

A show dedicated to throwing weapons and shooting the breeze! This podcast offers advice, interviews, reviews and resources for anyone interested in knife, tomahawk, axe and allied throwing arts.

Episodios

  • thr017 Jack Dagger Part 2

    18/10/2015 Duración: 01h19min

    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 to the City of Angels, how he went from tending bars to performing on the stage, his TV work and just what it took to slice a grape in half in mid air as part of History Channel’s spotlight on his extraordinary skills. Jack’s irrepressible sense of humour and and his obvious love of the throwing community shine through in our conversation and the time just flew past!

  • thr020 John Grabowski

    16/10/2015 Duración: 48min

    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 than most people will visit in a lifetime. As a father of 6, John knows all about how to throw in the spaces around a busy and productive day but still seems able to appear unflappable and makes himself available to help others on their journey. In this interview we discuss how John has been able to rise to the top of the field in record time through a ‘minimum effective dose’ approach to his training, why he feels so passionate about throwing shovels and his ambition to travel to a small town in Europe which might just have the greatest concentration of world class throwers on the planet.

  • thr019 Richard Sunderland Part 2

    16/10/2015 Duración: 55min

    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. Richard holds a high ‘Expert’ ranking in the IKTHOF knife category and yet he is known for his tomahawk throwing! He is a central figure in the KATTA UK organisation while also serving on the Board of the IKTHOF, affording him a truly transatlantic perspective on the competition circuit. In this episode we discuss his passion for axes, what advice he has for beginner throwers, his plans for the future and what he considers to be his proudest achievement in the throwing arts to date.

  • thr018 Richard Sunderland Part 1

    16/10/2015 Duración: 58min

    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. Richard holds a high ‘Expert’ ranking in the IKTHOF knife category and yet he is known for his tomahawk throwing! He is a central figure in the KATTA UK organisation while also serving on the Board of the IKTHOF, affording him a truly transatlantic perspective on the competition circuit. In our wide ranging conversation we discuss Richard’s rise to becoming an international standard competitor, his perspective on the differences between European and American competition and what changes he would impose if he were made ‘Emperor of Knives and Axes’ for the day!

  • thr016 Jack Dagger

    12/10/2015 Duración: 59min

    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 and for good reason; he has competed at the very highest level and has entertained audiences of thousands from the stage with his quick fire comedy act, punctuated by some of the most impressive throwing stunts in the world today. Jack has consulted to Hollywood stars, was the Primitive Weapons expert for all 5 series of History Channel’s ‘Hot Shots’ and is the voice of the National and World Championship Tournaments held each year in Austin, Texas. There is much more I could say about Jack but the interview speaks for itself; Jack is a gracious, fast-pace, razor-sharp character and we hit it off from minute one. In fact, we still had so much left to say at the end o

  • thr013 100 Day Update

    07/10/2015 Duración: 29min

    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 for the next 100 days.

  • thr014 Kimberly Mitchell

    01/10/2015 Duración: 51min

    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 think of her as a modern day Annie Oakley! Based in Arizona, Kimberly is a full time mom and wife and yet she still manages to produce some of the most entertaining videos on modern throwing and has inspired many in the community, experienced and newcomers alike. Having recently teamed up with Xolette to launch the ‘Kickass Knife Throwing Group’ on Facebook, Kimberly walks her talk as someone who is committed to inclusive, supportive practice and she is rapidly becoming one of the key figures in the online world, where so many of us find ourselves when we are looking for people who ‘thunk’ like us!

  • thr015 Chris McDougall

    23/09/2015 Duración: 40min

    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 way the novel explores such diverse themes as diet, parkour, martial arts, instinctive throwing and just what it takes to be heroic. Chris learned to throw knives and tomahawks under the tutelege of Joe Darrah and Patrick Brewster and demonstrated his own skill by throwing everyday kitchen knives while on the stage before sell-out audiences during his international book signing tour in 2015. In this interview we discuss throwing, training, reconnecting to our instincts and his current magnificent obsession which involves mountains, running and a donkey called Sherman!

  • thr012 Mike 'Alamo' Bainton

    17/09/2015 Duración: 01h02min

    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 this year's World Championships held in Nottingham, I happened to mention that I had been lucky enough to line Mike up for this interview and was told that 'Mike is the glue that holds together the world of modern competition knife throwing' - I can think of no better compliment to be paid by one's peers. I recorded this interview at the end of August and am thrilled to be able to share it with you now - Mike has such a rich history and knowledge of the sport and is truly one of the key figures working to shape the future of competition throwing; it was a privilege to interview him and I hope we will talk again often in the future.

  • thr010 Xolette

    10/09/2015 Duración: 33min

    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 throw, spin and no spin tutorials, reviews, throwing challenges and much, much more! During our conversation we discuss how she came into the throwing arts, her preferred approach to throwing practice, her favourite knives, her thoughts on the gender imbalance in the sport and future projects in the pipeline.

  • thr009 Practice makes perfect

    30/08/2015 Duración: 44min

    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 from that experiment. Finally we look forward to the beginning of the new academic year and discuss what I will need to put in place to ensure that I can maintain my progress in the winter months with limited time, light and energy!

  • thr011 Bobby Branton

    28/08/2015 Duración: 01h03min

    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, Che Che Whitecloud and Paul LaCross and in this hour long conversation Bobby reflects on his legacy and his love of knives and respect for the throwing community.

  • thr007 Eurothrowers Big Meeting 2015

    27/08/2015 Duración: 38min

    In this episode I offer my perspective on the European and World Knife and Axe Throwing Championships that took place in Nottingham, UK between 21st-23rd August 2015.

  • thr008 TJ Cuenca

    24/08/2015 Duración: 35min

    An interview with TJ Cuenca, precision thrower, martial artist, founder of Tribal Advantage Systems International and Head of the Hero Training Center in Las Vegas.  This recording was made at the Eurothrowers Big Meeting in Nottingham, August 2015.

  • thr005: Knife throwing under pressure

    14/08/2015 Duración: 30min

    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 like we did in practice; in this half hour recording I share some of the best of those findings with you.

  • thr006: The Great Throwdini

    10/08/2015 Duración: 57min

    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, Tyrone Laner, and Paul LaCrosse. His unique style of performing in a tailed tuxedo, as well as the innovations he’s created, identify him immediately. Amongst them are his veiled stunts with both one and two assistants hidden behind a paper veil, creating the technique of catching knives, and closing his act with the stabbing of a signed card. After being the fourth person in history to perform ‘The Veiled Wheel of Death’ he became the first and only person to perform it with 2 assistants. Likewise, at the straight board, two assistants are unseen behind a paper veil as he throws knives on either side and then in between them — in a black theater to a strobed ligh

  • Thr004: Dan Edwardes

    09/08/2015 Duración: 46min

    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 pursuit of a lifelong study of fighting arts and functional movement disciplines. Since then he has trained with many of the founders of his chosen form of movement expression and has been instrumental in putting parkour on the map internationally. Dan has appeared in numerous high-profile media projects as a performer and choreographer for movies, TV commercials, live shows and public displays. He has also produced a considerable body of literature on parkour which has been translated into several languages and published across various media, including three books and the entry for parkour in the latest Sports Encyclopaedia, and regularly gives presentations and semina

  • thr002: Throwing 101

    05/08/2015 Duración: 25min

    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 field, you'll find plenty here of value. If you are a seasoned thrower, this will be a trip down memory lane so that you can feel good about just how far you've come!

  • thr003: interview with Mike Gross

    05/08/2015 Duración: 53min

    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 2010. However, Mike is also an accomplished competition thrower, a certified Master Thrown Weapons Instructor and is the founder of the OSM Knife & Tomahawk Throwers Academy in Massachusetts. Suffice it to say we had a lot to talk about! In this show I ask Mike about his own origins and growth in the throwing arts before delving into his vision for his academy and his recently published book. We go on to discuss training strategies, the differences in perception between the throwing arts in the States and the UK and what it takes to perform at World Championship standard. This is one not to miss!

  • Thr001 Channel Introduction

    27/07/2015 Duración: 11min

    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. This is a brief (11 min.) overview of the origins of the podcast and a look forward to the things to come, so you can decide for yourself if you'd like to subscribe.

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