Alicia Newton, show director for Blade Show, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on episode 316 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Find show notes and links for this episode at https://theknifejunkie.com/316 (https://theknifejunkie.com/316).Newton has over 20 year experience in managing and executing successful events with targeted audiences. She also has been the Director of Blade Show since 2010 and has steered it through rough waters the past few years.With over 900 exhibitors from 26 countries, Blade Show (Atlanta) is the world's largest knife show. The show is 40 years old and is produced by Blade Magazine and Caribou Media Group. Globally-recognized manufacturers and legendary makers gather under one roof brining the largest selection of blades, knives and outdoor gear in the world.Blade Show also features seminars, services and Blade University classes. There are also Blade Sports cutting competition, Balisong Flipping Championships, knife sharpening, collecting seminars, self-defense classes and more.You can find Blade Show 2022 online at https://bladeshow.com (https://bladeshow.com). In addition to the original Blade Show (Atlanta, June 3-5), knife enthusiasts can enjoy Blade Show West in Salt Lake City, Oct. 7-8, 2022, and Blade Show Texas in Ft. Worth, March 17-18, 2023.Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a Patron -- including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon) for details.Let us know what you thought about this episode. Please leave a rating and/or a review in whatever podcast player app you're listening on. Your feedback is much appreciated.Also, call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any comments, feedback or suggestions on the show, and let us know who you'd like to hear interviewed on an upcoming edition of The Knife Junkie Podcast.To listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen).