The Axe Badger Blog

For IATC last year, I handed out/hid little axephorism cards wherever I could, and I decided to start this year by creating twenty or so new ones. For those that don't know, an aphorism is a pithy little saying that's supposed to reveal a larger, universal truth. Think Benny Franklin's common sayings. You know. You know what I'm talking about. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," that sort of stuff. Unfortunately, there are precious few aphorisms for axe throwing. I'm here

I should have known about 10 minutes after waking up. All the signs were there, after all. Today (today being January 1st) was not the day for me to marathon. I wasn't ready for a marathon. I hadn't slept well, I didn't prep my bag or self. I was so sweepy and hungry and in the middle of a rather unenjoyable visit from the black dog himself. In short, I should have known, even at that early hour, that staying home would be a pretty smart move. But if you've learned nothing el

It’s the time of the year where one need look back on their achievements, failures, and over-expenditure vis a vis equipment for goofy sports. And me, dear reader, well, I’m no different. Though, In looking back through my dusty tomes, it seems like I failed to share any of my goals for 2025, which makes this kinda a weird post. I could say anything. I could say I had a goal to overspend on axes and hide in hotel rooms after tourneys to avoid socializing—and that I nailed it.

Winter and the holiday season oftentimes can make emotions swing a disproportionate amount, compared to the rest of the year. Truth is, there are plenty of human brains out there affected by seasonal depression -- or just the melancholy of colder, darker months. Convincing your brain (either through therapy, or medication, or whatever works) is a tricky business -- point in fact, it's a very, very hard thing to battle it out with your own brain when you (that same brain) is t

Axe throwing is great. It’s fun. The big thing people’ve (yeah, I made a new contraction. I don’t care) said during interviews and promo videos and thank you posts is that the axe throwing  community  is the real cherry inside the sundae. And that—as far as this humble badger has seen—is absolutely true. The axe throwing community is second-to-none. We somehow lucked into having a near cult-like support network with each other, forming intense, seemingly lifelong friendships

We had the tourney finish for our Wednesday league this week, and at the end of it, before he left, Bob (our resident, objectively very best thrower) quietly announced he was done with leagues. Now, he left some room in that statement (adding a "for a while, maybe forever. We'll see." sorta cap on it), but for all purposes, it sure sounded like it was a big shift in seeing the fellow at every single league kickoff. It's a weird thing. Not that he's done with leagues (he likel

Choptober is a cultural waypoint. A milestone of the axe throwing year, and a whole bunch of fun to boot. It's a time to catch up with folks, get a feel for the community at large, and, you know, dress up and be goofy. It's the biggest serious-not-serious tourney I've been to, and while I've only done it once, it has a long pedigree of being an institution in the sport. Naturally, I need to come up with an over-thought plan to fight against my natural urge to not be witnesse

Earlier today, I published a post about the value in pausing before your throw (to get an actual read on your position, making for a more...

Well, I won't say I planned it this way, but here we are. Last week was the first of the newest Wednesday league at Meduseld Meadery. A...

Dear reader, I've been putting a lot of thought into how we, as a community, can ensure the survival of our sport. It's something most...

I'm uncomfortable at Urban Open. Exhausted, really, even though it's only the first day. A mix of trying to photograph everything (while...

AxeScores is...well...it's fine. And I'm sure the new app has a bunch of improvements. I'd guess about $2.99 a month's worth of...

I have a fair amount of body dysmorphia. Or, well, I guess I should be a bit more clear - I really don't like my body. They way it slops...

Well, dear reader, we've reached yet another milestone on this blog: No, the IATF hasn't sent me a cease and desist letter, nor has a...

Sometimes, dear reader, sometimes the universe just lines stuff up for you to notice. To get your attention. The universe, in all its...

I want to say I’m rarely a quitter, but I don’t know how true that statement really is. I do have gumption, for sure. It’s a fact - I won...

The IATF announced yesterday (in an announcement telegraphed so far in advance it could have stopped the Titanic from hitting that...

Honestly, it's inevitable. At some point, whether it's tomorrow or 10 years from now (when axe throwing has been outlawed and I'm just...

For the past...I dunno...almost year or so, I've been throwing the same axes. They are lovely. I love them. And I like to think they love...

One of the more surprising things revealed during the two Q&A sessions - at least for me - was how close the IATF was to releasing the...