An Axe League of Their Own

In this episode the gals catch up on life, throwing, and injuries. We dive into our personal lives and get into how it may be affecting our axe throwing. There may even be a special guest appearance! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode, we recap The Countess Cup that took place at Choppers Hatchet House this past weekend! We also review the very first knife tournament to take place under the new IATF rules. It was a fantastic weekend filled with good vibes, dollar beers, some dings, and many dongs!Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode, we discuss the female (nonbinary/femme/womxn) coaching experience. In what is perceived as a “male dominated sport,” being a female coach can come with its own set of challenges. Adeline and Alex share anecdotes as coaches in the sport for over 5 years. Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss some recent and upcoming events including the IATC's Round 1 and The Countess Cup. Listen as we shout into the void about how a few changes could make a big impact on thrower experience in the highly stressful event that is currently Round 1 and what our ideal qualifier would look like.Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we recap the US Championship that took place at ChillAxe in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend. With the recent release of Round 1 participants, we dive into a brief discussion about what it means for the community, and a heated debate about tournament behavior ensues. Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode the Gals take a trip down memory lane. We reminisce about our first clutches, best loses, most memorable moments, and more! Share your favorite stories with us! We also include a brief overview of US Champs hosted by ChillAxe. Big shout out to Rob and Dina for their hard work and good luck to everyone competing! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we discuss the IATF Live video regarding the new app announcement as well as have a special announcement of our own! Head to our websiteAnAxeLeagueOfTheirOwn.com to order some new merch!!! Order opens February 19th at 12:00pm through February 25th at 11:59pm EST.Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we discuss the recently announced new IATF App that will be replacing the old Axe Scores app on March 8th. With a controversial fee and a highly passionate community, the announcement sent waves through The Sport of Axe Throwing. Listen in for our takes, opinions, and other ideas on how the IATF could bring in new revenue with a splash!  Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode, we talk about marathon leagues: pros, cons, benefits to venues as well as throwers. A marathon can seem intimidating until you actually find yourself in one! We discuss prepping for the league, maintaining stamina within it, and how to balance your alcohol and H20 consumption.  Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we welcome four very enthusiastic, very opinionated women to join us in a Hot Take battle for the ages! Christina “Lemons” Kingsbury, Hillary “Clutchary” Dolloff, Kristen “Stormy Stormerson” Giles, and Moira “Mojo” Girard each brought along their own topics to discuss as we descend into madness. Grab a drink and yell at your listening device along with us! Special shoutout to Badger for the beautiful new Christmas tune, “The 12 Days of Clutchmiss.” Happy Holidays!  Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode, we circle back to our 2024 goals to see who accomplished them! We deem 2025 as the year of “finding the fun” in axe throwing. Instead of a Hot Take we discuss a What If.. scenario involving a new and improved tie breaker! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode, we recap the Regional tournaments that took place all over the globe the last few weeks. A lively chat about our personal ideal tournaments may or may not include a geography lesson for Adeline. Stay tuned for AALOTO's first featured cruise and rental of the Colosseum in Rome! Ticket sales begin March 31st, 2030. Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com

In this episode we side step into the WATL world with none other than Suzie Murphy. As one of the most decorated women in WATL, we hear her take on the IATF/WATL divide, discuss similarities and differences between the two federations, and who to call when you get banned! Be sure to listen to the end for our longest Shout Outs to date! Keep them coming!  Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

We're back with another mic'ed up episode! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the random collection of commentary, shit talking, and general tom-foolery. Thank you to everyone that participated in our prize drawing for a “Kimmy style” Tuque axe! We are extremely grateful and again in awe of this community! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we discuss throwing with the thing everyone dreads most: injuries! We tell some tales of our own experiences including yoga gone wrong, wobbly kneecaps, and masochistic tendencies. Adeline also recaps the Detroit Three Ring Circuit that took place this past weekend. Catch us at Choptober to say hi, share your hot takes, get mic'ed up, and grab some merch! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com.

In this episode we reflect on our first year of podcasting; the good, the weird, and the unhinged taste buds. We never would have thought that a passing comment in a group chat would result in us having a direct impact on the women in this sport the way that it has. We're so grateful for this community supporting us throughout this journey and can't wait to see where the next year will take us! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

In this episode we step outside the world of axe throwing to interview four-time PDGA World Champion disc golfer, Val Jenkins! Val has had an incredible career in disc golf. Coming from a disc golfing family, to creating her own, she has also been a huge advocate for women in her sport. We find similarities in our relative sports, discuss how to “maintain the mountaintop,” and how axe throwing can continue to grow as a relatively young sport. You can now find Val behind a tap as a co-owner at Bevel Craft Brewing in Bend, Oregon!  Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

In this episode we talk about one of the toughest things to do in axe throwing: advocating for yourself! Whether it be asking for a board change, to a second opinion, it's an important thing to be able to communicate your needs with those around you. And if you disagree with this episode's hot take…. no you didn't. If you still think you disagree, catch Alex outside. Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

In this episode, we recap the UK Open and Shieldmaiden tournaments hosted by Valhalla North Axe Throwing. With first hand field reporting, we review this tournament's second year on the circuit. We also discuss the new IATF Region map, a soft Regional calendar change, and a divisive hot take!   Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

In this episode we discuss the Urban Open that happened this past weekend in Baltimore, Maryland. The events included various skills, 3 tiered Swiss tournaments, and a good old fashioned Open. We also have three (3!!!) sponsorships to announce! Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out who! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

In this episode we interview four awesome moms of axe throwing: Gretchen Ciancirulo, Mary Gramsch, Shay Ihrig, and Chloe Kizer! They talk about their experiences throwing while pregnant, figuring out how to throw postpartum, and why moms are the most badass among us! We're happy to announce a partnership with The Range for the Unicorn Classic! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for details on how to enter for one of the biggest sponsorship opportunities we've had so far! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. Please send any shoutouts, hot takes, comments, and concerns to anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. 

* HEADPHONE WARNING* Some parts of the following episode may be louder than others. Some language may not be suitable for younger listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode we spent HOURS going through all of the mic'd up content from IATC weekend! Beginning with Global Showdown trials and finishing with Homecoming, everyone's thoughts, feelings, and hot takes are put on display. Thank you to everyone who participated and we seriously love you all so much. Thank you for an unforgettable time-we hope you enjoy! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we debrief the IATC weekend. The highs, the lows, the tears, and everything in between! From endless rounds of Stump, to watching women dominate this year, we had a blast seeing everyone and providing commentary for two events. If you haven't had a chance to check out the livestream, please do so! Don't forget to donate to our Gal-Lee fund to keep sending women to tournaments throughout the year. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we discuss the International Axe Throwing Championship that is happening this weekend, June 12th-16th! We giv e you a rundown of the weekend's itinerary and how to mentally and physically survive the weekend. Don't forget to stop by our table on Sunday at Homecoming to sticker our stump, pick up some new merch, donate to the Gal-Lee Fund, and tell us your deep, dark secrets! *Please send a voice memo of your favorite IATC memory and/or hot takes to our email, ⁠anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com⁠. We will have a table at IATC set up with a microphone also! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we navigate the wonderful wide world of scorekeeping; Do's, Dont's and every pet peeve in between. From scorer and thrower perspectives, we discuss  what annoys us the most!  Thank you for your merch orders! Our second batch is closed and items will be ready by IATC. Head to our website anaxeleagueoftheirown.com to nominate and donate to our Gal-Lee fund! *Please send a voice memo of your favorite IATC memory and/or hot takes to our email, anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com. We will have a table at IATC set up with a microphone also! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we sit down with Kat Riley, Senior Manager of Communications and Operations for the IATF. Learn more about one of the women behind the scenes of our federation including her roller derby days, beginnings of her tenure with the IATF, and love of ice luges! Look out for a big Gal-Lee sponsorship announcement at the end of the episode.  Head to our website anaxeleagueoftheirown.com to nominate and donate to our Gal-Lee fund! Be sure to check out our *NEW* merch available!!!! This batch order will close on Monday, May 27th so get those orders in now!  We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we recap The Countess Cup from this past weekend, discuss tournament aftercare, and how to tackle the post-tournament blues. Tune in to the live streams if you missed any of the action! You may even hear some commentary from yours truly!  Head to our website to donate to the Gal-Lee Sponsorship thrower fund! Be sure to nominate any woman through the Google Form linked in our bio! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we discuss the upcoming IATF women's tournament, Countess Cup, why women's tournaments and leagues are important, and a big special announcement with our very first Gal-Lee Sponsorship!  We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we interview the one, the only, Stormy Stormerson! One of the most accomplished throwers in the sport, Stormy shares her villain origin story, clarity found in the churches of Brazil, and steps into the hot take ring. Thank you so much for the donations we've received for our Sponsor a Gal-Lee thrower! We are so overwhelmed with the generosity of donations...but now we need nominations! please head to our google form linked in our social media bio to nominate a special Gal-Lee! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we recap the US Championship, discuss the upcoming Round 1 qualifier for IATC, and a pertinent hot take. Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode to hear an exciting new announcement from the gals! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we talk about the dreaded burnout. Have you ever experienced it? How did you push through it? We discuss about our own experiences and read some of your favorite remedies. Be on the lookout for us at the US Championships this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we discuss the age-old question: What is a league? How did we get started in leagues? What keeps us coming back to league after league after league? Don't forget to order your merch by Saturday, February 24th to get into our first batch order! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we review the recently released IATF rule change that will go into effect next month. We also speculate wildly how these rule changes will challenge throwers in new ways. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we dive deep into the IATF regional competitions that happened all over the world this past weekend. Listen to the good, the bad and the ugly as we discuss our own opinions on this tournament's layout, and things in general that really grinds our gears! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

Get another drink ready, because this one includes its very own drinking game! In this episode, we continue the interview of the notorious Giant Slayer, Kimmy Supnet. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

Get a drink ready, because this one includes its very own drinking game! In this episode, we interview the notorious Giant Slayer, Kimmy Supnet. One of, if not the best, female in the IATF. Kimmy humbly accepts our love and affection of how amazing she is as we spiral into a drunken sea of advice and compliments! Stay tune for pt.2! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we catch up, discuss our goals for the upcoming year, continue to dive into the madness with some Hot Takes, and even tease some upcoming news! @axesandallies on Venmo if you would like to help out

In this Episode we go over how our year went and some hot topics that have been on our minds. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a few messages from us! Thank you for helping us get this started and getting 10 episodes already! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we rank big axes! After all the conversations, we had to do a big axe list. Also, we included some tips when it comes to throwing big axe. The list is on our social medias, so go check them out and let us know what you think! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode we go over a variety of axes that throwers use, we rank them on a tier list which is on our social media! So be sure to go check them out. We also announce the winner of the Love and Axes giveaway. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we chat with Sasha and how she began her journey into axe throwing. Stay tuned for a Love and Axes giveaway! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

Tn this episode, hear a random collection of commentary. Featuring the TPS, Main Tournament, Skills and 0-2. Enjoy the random musing of throwers, spectators, hecklers, and supporters! We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

We debrief on the tournament weekend with none other than special guest Kate O'Connor, general manager of Choppers Hatchet House and highest finishing female of the weekend! We want to hear from you! So, if you have any questions or want to send a shoutout, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

Get tournament ready with us this week with Choptober Prep! In this episode we discuss what to expect on this Grand Slam weekend including schedules, skills, tournaments and timing, how to prepare mentally, and what we bring/wear! We want to hear from you! So, if you have any questions or want to send a shoutout, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

In this episode, we discuss throwing and spectator etiquette, a whole lot of future rules speculations, and general "what would you do if..." scenarios. Stay until the end of the episode to hear some on the spot interviews from the Three Ring Circuit tournament at Detroit Axe where we interview some of the female competitors. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

This week, Jacy, Alex, and Adeline discuss basic game play for IATF, game structure, tournaments, what axes we throw and the highly requested origin story for each of us! Check out our Instagram @anaxeleagueoftheirown81 to see the axe targets, our personal axes and our favorite tournament game: Ass Slappin'. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support

Join Jacy, Alex, and Adeline as they discuss axe throwing topics from the perspective of women in the sport. We want to hear from you! So if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on social media or email us at anaxeleagueoftheirown@gmail.com! Enjoy and thank you for your support