
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.Hosted by Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart, two elite U.S. fencers chasing Olympic dreams, Direct Elimination goes beyond the strip to uncover the stories, ups and downs that shape athletes. Each episode brings you conversations with fencers, Olympians, and sports leaders who share the mental battles, personal growth, and cultural shifts behind their journe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

What does it actually take to raise a World Champion fencer? Jerry Simmons reveals the parenting philosophy no one talks about.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why Jerry and his wife never pressured ... more
Colin Campbell wrote the Direct Elimination theme song on sticky notes during construction breaks — and he's a Notre Dame fencing champion.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How Colin wrote, performed,... more
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
Ari beat Olympic and world champion Masaru Yamada at the Medellín
Fencing World Cup, Stephen and the New York Athletic Club won the Senior National Team Championship, and somehow we still squeezed in thre... more
Paris Olympian Elizabeth Tartakovsky opens up about women's saber fencing, chasing the Olympics, and what comes after the dream.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How Elizabeth Tartakovsky went from ge... more
Igor Gantsevich took Dynamo Fencing Club and built it into 500+ members after injuries ended his career. His family is the immigrant story driving Canadian fencing forward.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discov... more
3-time Olympian & World Champion Kat Holmes used game theory to win. She qualified for the Olympics while surviving medical school on zero sleep. This is an elite competitor.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll dis... more
World Fencing League finally debuted with the most eyes on fencing since Paris. We break down every match, the $10K prizes, and why the tech disappointed.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why the WFL ... more
World Fencing League debuts, but is it fencing's future or just hype? We break down Miles Chambley-Watson, blade tracking tech & bold predictions.
The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why Miles Chamley-Wa... more
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Direct Elimination features in-depth conversations with elite fencers, coaches, and sports leaders, weaving together competitive mindset, resilience, and life beyond the strip. Episodes often explore pathways to Olympic or NCAA success, mental toughness, transitions from sport to other careers, and the cultural and community forces shaping fencing today. Notably, guests come from high-achievement backgrounds—Olympic athletes, national-team coaches, and industry veterans—bringing practical insights on training, identity, and entrepreneurship that translate to performance and leadership beyond fencing. Listeners are typically athletes, coaches, sports enthusiasts, and professionals interested in mindset, resilience, and career pivots, with a ... more
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Recent guests on Direct Elimination Podcast include:
1. Romain Cannone
2. Dylan Nollner
3. Em Beihold
4. Dr. Rachel Hey-Shipton
5. Adam Metwally
6. Keeth Smart
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