Blanks Beers & Bull$hit

Send us Fan Mail This week on Blanks Beers & Bull$hit, we shut up (for once) and let the women take the mic. We sat down with three incredible reenactors. Joining us are Chloe Hale, Commanding Officer of the 45th Evacuation Hospital, Amanda Hedge, Executive Officer of the 45th, and Marissa Sams, a freelance reenactor who brings her own perspective. We talk about how they got started, what keep...

Send us Fan Mail Winter’s barely over, half our gear is still buried, something definitely doesn’t fit anymore… and somehow the season is already here. Yeah, we're not ready.  In this episode, the guys crack open a few beers and dive headfirst into the upcoming reenacting season. Plus, we catch up, talk about what we’ve been drinking, and bring on Wool Blanket to kick off the season with us....

Send us Fan Mail A quick holiday message to our listeners.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Blanks Beers Bull$hit, we dive headfirst into new guys vs. farbs. We explore the real question: what is the difference between a farb and a new guy. Expect banter, beer, strong opinions, and maybe a confession or two about our own farb moments. No reenactor is innocent here. Grab a drink, cinch up those leggings, ditch the Oakley's, and join us for an hones...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Blanks, Beers & Bull$hit, we swap the arguments and outrageous takes for something a little rarer… gratitude. As the beers crack and the BS flows, the crew sits down to talk about what we’re truly thankful for. Family, friends, the reenacting community, the Bull$hit Brigade, unforgettable memories, and all the chaos that brought us here. We’re also joined by a ver...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Honorable Colonel Corey Vaughn to talk about the stuff that actually matters… and a whole lot of stuff that probably doesn’t. Corey walks us through his background in reenacting — from the early days of hitching rides to events, to becoming one of the hobby’s most respected (and most entertaining) personalities. We dig into how he...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Blanks, Beers, & Bull$hit, the Bull$hit Brigade welcomes guest host Devon Horne, stepping in for the mysteriously absent Austin. Together, we crack open a few cold ones and dive into what it means to be a Veteran in the WWII reenacting hobby and how the camaraderie, purpose, and shared chaos can help fill the gaps left after military life. From finding brotherhood...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Story Time with the Bull$hit Brigade. A chaotic mix of hilarious, heartfelt, and slightly questionable stories from the hobby. From battlefield blunders to late-night campfire confessions, nothing (and no one) is safe. We’re swapping the war paint for tall tales, revisiting our funniest moments, and maybe learning a thing or two along the way (but probably not). Stick around...

Send us Fan Mail Ever looked at a photo from an event and thought, “Wait… do I really look like that?” Yeah, us too. In this episode, the Bull$hit Brigade dives deep into the phenomenon we’re calling reenactor dysmorphia, that weird blend of self-critique, comparison, and obsessive accuracy that makes you question your entire impression. So crack open a cold one, grab your kit, and join the Brigad...

Send us Fan Mail When the last blank is fired and the gear’s packed away, the reenacting season winds down, but for the Bull$hit Brigade, the off-season brings its own kind of stories. In this episode, Sean, Austin, and Dalton take a step back from the battlefield to talk about what happens when the events end.

Send us Fan Mail The Bull$hit Brigade is back around the table (and the beers) with a topic every reenactor has faced: burnout. From too many events back-to-back to the pressure of always “doing it right,” Sean, Austin, and Dalton break down how to keep the hobby fun without losing your sanity. Along the way, they share war stories of their own near-burnout moments, debate whether taking a break r...

Send us Fan Mail The Bull$hit Brigade dives into one of the hobby’s biggest debates: campaigner vs mainstream reenacting. Sean, Austin, and Dalton break down what each side brings to the field, where the lines blur, and how to keep the hobby fun without losing sight of history. Grab a beer and join the conversation, you won’t want to miss this one. Disclaimer: Let’s just say… the alcohol to profes...

Send us Fan Mail Get to know the voices behind Blanks, Beers, & Bull$hit! In this kickoff-style episode, Sean, Dalton, and Austin pull back the curtain and introduce themselves as the “Bull$hit Brigade.” From battlefield reenactments to beer-fueled banter, the guys share their stories, personalities, and a taste of the chaos that’s to come. Expect laughter, roasts, behind-the-scenes antics, an...