Takeaways:
• The sport of jugger, inspired by the 1989 film 'The Blood of Heroes', combines athleticism and theatricality.
• John Fawkes discovered the film and sport jugger during the COVID pandemic and later became an enthusiastic player.
• Wasteland Weekend is a unique festival where jugger matches take place amidst a post-apocalyptic theme.
• Jugger involves players taking on roles and wearing creative costumes, enhancing the overall experience.
• Safety is a priority in jugger, with strict rules to prevent injuries during matches.
• The community around jugger is welcoming, encouraging newcomers to join and participate actively.
Links referenced in this episode:
• youtu.be/_xrL2zurMow (https://youtu.be/_xrL2zurMow)
John Fawkes:
• https://www.instagram.com/officialjohnfawkes/
• https://www.johnfawkesphotography.com/
Wasteland Weekend
• https://www.wastelandweekend.com/
Companies mentioned in this episode:
• Paramount Pictures
• Republic Pictures
