TMP251 JUDE ACERS, DEREK BRIDGES, & BAYLEE BADAWY: CHECK MATES

With the documentary chronicling chess icon Jude Acers, “The Man in the Red Beret,” making the film festival circuit, filmmaker Derek Bridges and Chess Cave founder Baylee Badawy trace Jude’s epic life from orphan to world record holder and chess promo giant. His World Chess Table on Decatur St. is instantly recognizable to locals and tourists, and attracts celebrities like Jamie Foxx to challenge him. Tonight Jude puts the Troubled Men in check. Topics include a film crew, romantic words, the saltwater wedge, government failures, the RBG postage stamp, a bear attack, soundtrack options, a PBB&J sandwich, playing Bobby Fischer to a draw, a 12-year shoot, a rockumentary, the HNOC, a runaway, the N.O. Jazz Museum, introduction to chess, finding a tribe, night owls, Charlie Watts, Paul Morphy’s grave, chess boxing, a monument, a Greyhound bus station, fellowship, a monster promo effort, “On the Road,” two nurses on a bus, a monetary promise, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, a blindfolded match, future plans, advice to the nation, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "The First Kiss Is Free" from "Plastic Silver 9-Volt Heart" by the Iguanas Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Derek Bridges Facebook Baylee Badawy Facebook Jude Acers Chess Facebook Jude Acers Homepage "The Man in the Red Beret" Facebook