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Chaos on the Strip, a CyrusofChaos Podcast

Andrew Fischl
Fencing
Olympics
World Championships
FIE
European Championships
World Cup
Olympic Games
Athlete Experiences
Japan
War In Ukraine
Training
Training Regimen
Rio 2016 Olympics
Tokyo 2021 Olympics
Competition Strategies
Saber
United States
Canada
EPÉ
Foil

From tournaments results to FIE election results, CyrusofChaos discusses major events that happen in the fencing world!

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The 12th episode of season 2 of Chaos on the Strip is a review of the senior women's sabre event at this year's senior world championships in Hong Kong. My women's sabre experts are British senior team member Hui Xin Sezille and French junior team me... more

The 11th episode of season 2 of Chaos on the Strip is a review of the senior men's foil event at this year's senior world championships in Hong Kong. German junior men's foil national team member Simon Polotzek and I go over all of the results of the... more

In the 10th episode of season 2 of Chaos on the Strip, I talk to Jiri about the many things he has done during his career. After winning a team Bronze Medal in Paris, he retired and continues to stay active in fencing by getting kids excited about fe... more

In episode nine of the second season of Chaos on the Strip we go over some of the proposed rule changes for this season. Of the 35 proposed changes to the rules, most are technical or language changes that won't actually have an impact on the communi... more

Today's interview is with Leonie Ebert, the 2022 senior European champion. A few years ago a devastating injury required Leonie to take time off and get surgery. After years of patience and rehab she was finally healthy enough to come back and in her... more

Today I interview Momo Bertini, the defending junior world champion from Italy who just got his first senior world cup medal in the Salt Lake World Cup last weekend. We discuss how he was able to overcome his anxiety after a few disappointing seasons... more

In the 6th episode of season 2 of Chaos on the Strip, I talk to Alexander Massialas about his career. At the beginning of the 2024-2025 season Alexander made the surprising decision to become the head coach of the Stanford Fencing team while also con... more

Season 2 Episode 5 of Chaos on the Strip is the second BREAKOUT RESULT podcast of 2026. Entering the Fujairah Epee World Cup as the 59th seed, Conrad came out of nowhere to win the entire tournament. His journey started in foil where he won a few jun... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Polotzek
Junior National Team Germany foil fencer, referee
German Fencing Federation
Episode: S2E11 Review of Men's Foil Senior World's with Simon Polotzek
Jiri Beran
Czechian épée fencer and philanthropist
Fencer, entrepreneur
Episode: S02E10 Jiri Beran, Czechian Epee Legend
Leonie Ebert
European Champion 2022, fencer from Germany
German national fencing team
Episode: S02E08 Leonie Ebert: Back from an Injury
Momo Bertini
An accomplished fencer and bronze medalist at the World Cup
Episode: S02E07 BREAKOUT RESULT: Cosimo Bertini
Alexander Massialas
Current head coach of Stanford Fencing, four-time Olympian, and three-time Olympic medalist.
Stanford University
Episode: S02E06 Alexander Massialas
Conrad Kongstad
28-year-old consultant in construction from Denmark and epee fencer
Denmark fencing team
Episode: S02E05 BREAKOUT RESULT: Conrad Kongstad Wins Fujairah World Cup
Michela Battiston
Italian fencer specializing in Saber
Italian National Fencing Team
Episode: S02E03 Michela Battiston Wins the Orleans Grand Prix
Jerome Guth
Head coach of the Japanese Olympic Sabre team
Japanese Fencing Federation
Episode: S2E02 Jerome Guth: Japanese Olympic Sabre Coach
Alexander Tofalides
Olympic fencer for Cyprus, author of the book Fighting For Your Dream
Author, Fencer
Episode: S2E01 Alex Tofalides: Fighting For Your Dream

Hosts

CyrusofChaos
Host of Chaos on the Strip, a CyrusofChaos Podcast; frequent in-depth fencing discussions and analysis.
Cyrus
Host of the show; appears across episodes providing commentary and interview segments.
Remi Garrigue
A young French fencer featured as a guest with insights from competitive fencing and youth development.
Andrew Fischl
Known as CyrusofChaos, guest and co-host in some episodes; discusses coaching philosophy and fencing media.

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S02E07 BREAKOUT RESULT: Cosimo Bertini
Q: Do you have any advice for other people who are struggling to perform well because of their anxiety?
If you have a passion, focus on enjoying the moment; it's about being grateful for the opportunity.
S02E06 Alexander Massialas
Q: How has the team been doing since you came in?
The first year has been incredibly successful, yielding the best results in a decade and the first national champion since 2015.
S02E06 Alexander Massialas
Q: How did you make the decision to start coaching at Stanford while still competing?
Massialas initially offered to help find the next head coach, but eventually realized he might be the best fit for the role.
S02E05 BREAKOUT RESULT: Conrad Kongstad Wins Fujairah World Cup
Q: How has this affected your goals for the rest of the season?
Conrad aims to continue winning and experiences the thrill of being at the top.
S02E05 BREAKOUT RESULT: Conrad Kongstad Wins Fujairah World Cup
Q: What was the feeling like when you won?
Conrad describes a feeling of wild happiness and disbelief, needing time to process the win.

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The show centers on competitive fencing, governance, coaching, and live event analysis. Episodes frequently dissect major competitions (World Championships, Grand Prix, Olympic campaigns) and explore tactical developments, rule changes, and the sport's infrastructure—from funding and governance to media access and officiating. A recurring strength is melding technical insight with personal storytelling, featuring top coaches, elite athletes, and influential organizers who illuminate how fencing evolves behind the scenes. A standout aspect is the host's willingness to critique reform proposals and systemic issues while highlighting inspirational journeys, resilience, and pathway stories that help listeners understand what it takes to compete... more

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1. Simon Polotzek
2. Jiri Beran
3. Leonie Ebert
4. Momo Bertini
5. Alexander Massialas
6. Conrad Kongstad
7. Michela Battiston
8. Jerome Guth

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