The Swordsport Podcast

This week Don sits down with Mika Guillen, a remarkable individual whose journey into the world of fencing took an unconventional route. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mika found herself embarking on a thrilling adventure that would change her life forever. Mika shares her unique story of how she became friends with an OSU fencer who recommended she join the team when they were looking for...

Join Don Anthony in an enlightening episode of the Swordsport Podcast as he delves into the intricate world of collegiate foil fencing with Miranda Freedman, a junior foil fencer for the Buckeyes. Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, Miranda reveals the profound bond she shares with her teammates, offering insights into the unique personalities and dynamics within the Buckeye fencin...

Join Don Anthony in an insightful episode of the Swordport Podcast as he delves into the intricate dynamics and dedication of the foil squad, featuring a candid conversation with Edriss Ndiaye, senior foil fencer from The Ohio State University and 2024 Central Collegiate Fencing Conference champion in Foil. In this episode, Don and Edriss explore the essence of team cohesion and performance excell...

In this episode of the Swordsport Podcast, host Don Anthony engages in a conversation with Nolan Williams, a sabre fencer from The Ohio State University. Nolan spoke about his journey through his fencing origins to how he ended up a Buckeye. Nolan also describes the unique challenges and triumphs of being a student-athlete, offering a compelling glimpse into the world of fencing at the collegiate...

In this episode of the Swordsport Podcast, we bring you a panel discussion that delves into the world of media and its impact on the sport of fencing. Hosted by Don Anthony, our panel comprises seasoned media professionals with a shared passion for fencing and a wealth of experience in various mediums such as video production, web design, journalism, photography, and podcast production.

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Swordsport Podcast as Don Anthony sits down with the Sam Cheris. Sam takes us on a journey through his rich history in the sport, from his early days as a high school and college fencer in New York to his role in establishing the first varsity fencing program at Stanford University. Sam's contributions to fencing extend far beyond the fencing strip. He ha...

In the debut episode of the newly re-launched Swordsport Podcast, we delve deep into the thrilling realm of collegiate fencing. Join us as Don Anthony, the Head Fencing Coach at The Ohio State University, engages in a captivating conversation with Paul Veltrup, a junior Epee fencer who proudly clinched the 2022 NCAA silver medal. Originating from Germany, Paul's path to OSU was paved with the acco...

On a recent trip to Italy, Don Anthony sat down with former Olympic and World Sabre champion Aldo Montano. Aldo spoke about what it was like to be the third generation Olympic fencer from his family and how he is working currently to represent athletes in the sport of fencing

Don speaks with Olga Kharlan at the Junior World Championships about her past success as a four-time Junior World Champion. Don and Olga also discuss a variety of topics including athlete sponsorship, her new role with the FIE and her recent success at the last grand prix event.

Don interviews Gerek from the 2018 Men'sFoil Grand Prix event fro Anaheim, California.

In the second part of his interview, Don Anthony asks Alexander Massialas about his popularity in China, the work that led Alexander to winning two World Cups, and how he is preparing for the Grand Prix even that is happening in Anaheim March 16 -18.

In the first of a two-part series. Don Anthony speaks with World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Alexander Massialas about his start in fencing and his success at both the collegiate level with Stanford University and with the US National Fencing Team. Alexander talked at length about the dynamic of the men's Foil national team which has had an incredible run in their last four team events.

Two-time Olympic Fencer Greg Massialas discusses his current role in coaching the US National team Foil Fencers including his son Alexander, who is currently the #2 ranked foil fencer in the world.

We are celebrating National Women in Sports Day, February 7, 2018. The host of The Swordsport Podcast Don Anthony interviews Olympic medalists Kelley and Courtney Hurley on their origins in the sport of fencing to where they are now as internationally ranked Epee fencers representing the United States. Kelley and Courtney Hurley have also created a blog titled @HurleyGurrls where they promote the...

Don Anthony speaks with fellow FIE Executive Committee member Novak Perovic about recent trips they took to burgeoning fencing nations Angola and Pakistan. Plus, Novak speaks on the state of Fencing across the continent of Africa

Don speaks with Karim Bashir, sports marketer, and commentator for the FIE. The two discuss the upcoming Women's Sabre World Cup in Baltimore, plus strategies on how to grow the sport of fencing internationally.

In the debut episode of The Swordsport Podcast, host Don Anthony traveled to New York City to sit down with his former US National teammate, 6 time Olympian Peter Westbrook. Don and Peter have been good friends for over forty years and in the early nineties, Don was a co-founder of the Peter Westbrook Foundation with Peter. The foundation introduced the sport of Fencing to children in the inner ci...