Game Face On: Prepping for Fighting Season

Welcome to the newly rebranded Game Face LARP: A Foam Fighting Podcast! In this episode, Prim and Sorvana discuss the evolution of the show’s name, some exciting sound upgrades, and the best guides to prepping for the upcoming fighting season. From gear repairs to the "camping essentials," we’re covering everything you need to know before hitting the field in 2026.In This Episode:The Big Rebrand: Why we changed our name to Game Face LARP. We discuss learning from the LARP community on TikTok and our commitment to being inclusive and respectful of indigenous cultures. Shout out to Anders Anvil on TikTok!Leveling Up the Audio: We’ve got new podcast equipment! Hear the story of the "homie" who hooked us up and why we’re sounding crisper than ever.Gearing Up for the Season:Practices: Tips on physical prep, repairing your weapons, and making those necessary garb changes after a long winter.Camping & Event Prep: A deep dive into travel logistics, car maintenance, and the legendary camping checklist from Sir Tari and the Geddon Wiki.The Culinary Side of LARP: We polled Facebook to find out what keeps you fueled at events.The Gourmet: Foil packs and Dutch oven pineapple upside-down cake.The "Ready to Eat": Pop-Tarts and the "Can of SpaghettiOs" diet.Community Highlights: Jacob Baker’s campfire apples and Quentin Overturf’s 12-pickle feast with House Dregoth.Camping Must-Haves: Our listeners share their "can't live without" items, from battery-powered fans and moving blankets to...um, well...maybe just listen and find out?Notable Mentions & Resources:Creators: Anders Anvil (TikTok)Resources: Sir Tari’s Camping List & the Ruxandra Woods Geddon Wiki ListVendors: Smokin' Barrel Barbeque (Mittelmarch Olympics)Upcoming Event Schedule:Get your calendars out! We’ll be at these events over the next three months:April 23–26: Mittelmarch Olympics XXI (Indianapolis, IN)May 16: Dunland Spring Fight NightJune 2–7: BMCS Armageddon XXIII (Billie Creek Village)