Direct Elimination Podcast
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Episodes: 39
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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 journeys.
This isn’t just a fencing podcast. It’s about resilience, mindset, and purpose. Whether you’re an athlete, a fan of Olympic sports, or simply someone chasing excellence in life, you’ll find stories here that resonate.
🎙️ Topics we explore:
The mindset of world-class athletes
Failure, resilience, and comeback stories
NCAA & Olympic fencing insights
The role of social media, culture, and community in sports
Why athletes do what they do — and what keeps them fighting
📌 Subscribe for episodes that deliver real talk, laughs, and lessons — straight from the fencing strip to your headphones.
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The Fencer Who Wrote Our Theme Song: Colin Campbell | Direct Elimination Ep. 33
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Our Wildest Fencing Season Yet — End of Season Recap
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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NCAA Fencing Champion & Paris Olympian Elizabeth Tartakovsky on Women's Saber Fencing, Harvard & Finding Joy Again | Direct Elimination Ep. 32
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May 30, 2026 |
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"I Will Go Through Fire for My Students" - Olympic Coach Igor Gantsevich on Coaching, Immigration & Dynamo Fencing Club | Direct Elimination Ep. 31
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May 16, 2026 |
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3x Olympian Kat Holmes Used Game Theory to Win a World Championship Gold | Direct Elimination Ep. 30
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May 09, 2026 |
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World Fencing League Debut: What Happens Next?
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May 04, 2026 |
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World Fencing League: Publicity Stunt or Fencing's Future?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Mohamed El-Sayed: The Story of Super Mo and His Rise to World Fencing Dominance | Direct Elimination Ep. 29
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Jackie Dubrovich: Olympic Gold, Then What? Life After Paris 2024 | Direct Elimination Ep. 28
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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We Competed at the Astana Epee World Cup — Here's How it Went | Strategy, Upsets & Team USA Epee Rising
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Olympic Fencer Soren Thompson: Going From "Career-Ending" Injury to Self-Coaching Success | Direct Elimination Ep. 27
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Olympic Champion Fencer Romain Cannone on Winning Gold and his Sudden Departure from the Sport | Direct Elimination Ep. 26
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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The Real Cost of Becoming an Elite Athlete: Dylan Nollner on Sacrifice & Mentality | Direct Elimination Ep. 25
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Unplanned Episodes 1: The World Fencing League Can Change Everything...
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Unplanned Episodes 2: We Finally Faced Each Other in Direct Elimination | Cincinnati NAC Recap & Youth Sports Parenting
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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NCAA All-American Fencer Em Beihold on Becoming Someone She's Proud Of | Direct Elimination Ep. 24
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Fencing Injuries, Prehab & Physical Therapy for Athletes - Dr. Rachel Hey-Shipton | Direct Elimination Ep. 23
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Seth Kelsey: World Champion Fencer on Going All-In, Olympic Heartbreak, and Investing in the Process | Direct Elimination Ep. 22
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Building Freedom and the Leap of Faith that Changed Everything for Adam Metwally | Direct Elimination Ep. 21
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Keeth Smart: From Olympic Heartbreak to Silver Medal Redemption | Direct Elimination Ep. 20
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Michael Aufrichtig: From Accidental Fencer to Columbia University's Championship Coach | Direct Elimination Ep. 19
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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From NFL to Life After: Asmar Bilal on Identity, Purpose & Transition Out of Sport | Direct Elimination Ep. 18
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Italian Fencing Olympian Federico Vismara: Give Everything You Have | Direct Elimination Ep. 17
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Olympic Fencer Khalil Thompson Opens Up About Mental Health Crisis & Finding Identity | Direct Elimination Ep. 16
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Olympic Silver Medalist Daryl Homer: From Podiums to Transcending the Sport | Direct Elimination Ep. 15
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Fencing World Champion Sam Imrek: Unorthodox Style and Mental Resilience | Direct Elimination Ep. 14
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Olympic Fencing Champion Lauren Scruggs: Breaking Barriers & Balancing Life | Direct Elimination Ep. 13
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Grant Williams on Fencing, Focus & the Champion's Mindset | Direct Elimination Ep. 12
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Camille Simmons: From Fencing to NFL Sidelines | Direct Elimination Ep. 11
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Maia Chamberlain on Going All-In, Mindset & the Being Yourself | Direct Elimination Ep. 10
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Ben Atkins on Fencing, Business Success & Purpose | Direct Elimination Ep. 9
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Nick Itkin on Olympic Bronze, Self Improvement & Pushing Limits | Direct Elimination Ep. 8
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Fares Ferjani on Olympic Lessons, African Pride & Fighting Spirit | Direct Elimination Ep. 7
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Tristan Szapary on Mental Training, Joy in Fencing & Growth Mindset | Direct Elimination Ep. 6
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Anne Cebula on Olympic Dreams, NCAA Gold & Grit in Women’s Épée | Direct Elimination Ep. 5
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Eli Dershwitz on World Gold, Olympic Lessons & Coaching the Next Gen | Direct Elimination Ep. 4
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Bryce Louie on NCAA Gold, World Silver & Social Media in Fencing | Direct Elimination Ep. 3
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Justin Yoo on Fencing, Finance & Fighting Through Failure | Direct Elimination Ep. 2
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Why We Fence: Ari Simmons & Stephen Ewart on Purpose & Failure | Direct Elimination Ep. 1
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Jul 31, 2025 |