“What do you get when you mix full-contact medieval fighting, international travel, injuries, Instagram fame, and a whole lot of cake?” That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode with Sam Wride, Australia’s rising Buhurt champion and content creator.

Burso sits down (cake in lap, mic in hand) with Sam for a conversation that’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and insight into the brutal yet fascinating world of armored combat. From the very first clap to the final sign-off, this episode doesn’t let up.

✊ What does it take to be a modern-day knight?

Sam walks us through his journey from Australia to Finland, Germany, and the USA, where his team Kraken dominated tournaments — including becoming the best team in Finland and placing 4th in the world at “Way of Honour.” He even fought in Carolina Carnage, where his American teammates covered his flights and called the squad “My Bloody Pony” (a mashup of Aussie and Canadian teams). Oh, and he got engaged in Amsterdam between battles.

“We were meant to fight in Germany. Finland just slid into our DMs and invited us. So we said… why not?”

😬 What happens when things go wrong?

You’ll hear about the moment Sam heard a snap in his ankle — and still fought on it. He later flew home with a side of COVID. Add a moon boot, missed saunas, and an all-you-can-eat pasta night, and you’ve got a recovery arc that’s as funny as it is painful.

“The sauna invite was a flex. But we were cooked. Like... already cooked.”

💸 Is there money in medieval cage fighting?

Short answer: not really. But sponsors and social media help. Sam’s built a following by posting GoPro-fueled fight content, fitness programs, and chaotic Twitch streams (including one with 4,500 viewers).

“They don’t pay much when you win. But sponsors do if you post the right story.”

🎮 Influencer meets gladiator

The episode dives into how Sam balances brutal sport with content creation — using DJI gear, Twitch streaming, and even joking about ChatGPT as a fake podcast producer. There's talk of gear setups, GoPro chin mounts, social media strategy, and that one reel that blew up.

“I usually say GoPro ‘cause no one knows what an Action 5 is.”

🍻 Anecdotes to love:

• Being spotted on Afghan news smoking a dart during a “no-smoking-on-duty” brief.
• Explaining “Machine Gun Fellatio” and “dog cop” rules mid-cake.
• Getting decked by a former teammate turned British ringer.
• Comparing Boo Hurt to UFC in armor or “rugby with axes.”
• Debating sauna beers and the danger of still-active WWI mortars in Belgium.

🎧 This episode answers:

• How do you train for full-contact medieval battles?
• What’s it like competing overseas in a niche sport?
• Can you turn armored fighting into a full-time gig?
• What are the highs and lows of growing a sport in Australia?

Matty Morris of https://www.zerolimitspodcast.com/ helps us out with a banger of a tune. If you want to hear about some real intense moments from Veterans and First Responders. Check out Zero Limits Podcast.