BONUS - Untold: Chess Mates

Checkmate, listeners! We're back with another bonus episode! Today on the show, Zach and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary Untold: Chess Mates. It's a window into the dark world of competitive chess, and wouldn't you know it... There are some real dorks in the mix! We talk about the cheating controversies, the constant online gaming, and our episode of this very show with Abe Gatling about Chess. It's a good one! YouTube rec: Game of The Century Explained! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50% off 3, 6, and 9-month plans! Visit: MintMobile.com/mynewthing My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief. Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central) Join us, hobbyholers!  Follow us on Instagram! Music by Corn Mo. Art by Jordan Doll. Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's! Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices