Over the Board

Ed talks to Doc Brown and Jeremy Newton about the growth of Backgammon and Wax and the importance of connected communities.Backgammon and WaxInstagramBuy tickets for Backgammon and Wax in NYContact the show:[email protected] backgammon:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10Fancy a game?Backgammon Galaxy - edhallOpenGammon - overtheboard

Ed interviews Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster, about his career as a player, author and teacher.Watch Dirk play:Dirk Schiemann - YouTubeOrder Dirk's latest book:The Theory of BackgammonTake lessons with Dirk:HomeLearn to play at the Backgammon Cafe:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10Contact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Ben Phillips, a backgammon (and poker) player & organiser, about his role in the Australian backgammon community and the upcoming 2025 Australian Championships.2025 Australian Backgammon ChampionshipsA Lifetime on Planet Groove | Podcast on SpotifyA Lifetime on Planet Groove - Podcast - Apple PodcastsContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Christoph Deiter and Mia Kandidakis about backgammon in Manchester and Sydney, the two places he calls home.Links:Where & When to Play | Backgammon in ManchesterSydney Social Backgammon (@sydneybackgammon) • Instagram photos and videosBondi Backgammon Club (@bondibackgammonclub) • Instagram photos and videosBackgammon in Sydney: HomeContact the show:[email protected] Hall (@overtheboard.pod) • Instagram photos and videos

Ed talks to John Kalachnik and Brad Burtnette about the State Fair Tournament and the growth of backgammon in Iowa.Iowa Backgammon – Promoting the game of backgammon across the state of IowaIowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25)Contact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Hanna Polyakova, a young backgammon player from Kursk, Russia.Follow Hanna:InstagramAlex Eshaghian interviews Ed:https://youtu.be/P9sdX9fmbaU?si=MA6cS0I_yBXppLr1Contact the show:[email protected] Model of Disability:Social Model Of Disability - AFDOUniversal Design:What is Universal Design? – The UD Project

Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown.Backgammon HubFAQs for tournament directors:Backgammon Hub FAQs - Google DocsAlex Eshaghian interview:INCREDIBLE #Backgammon Podcaster Ed Hall REVEALS SECRETS - EXCLUSIVE Interview! 🎲🎲Contact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning CentreLearn Backgammon:Backgammon Products, News and Learning CenterBackgammon World ChampionshipsBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship | Monte-Carlo | FacebookContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Marc Olsen about football, Backgammon Galaxy, Monte Carlo and more.Links:Backgammon World ChampionshipBackgammon Galaxy - Play Online for FreeBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeUndercover Backgammon Grandmaster plays in Istanbul Grand Bazaar (FUN TO WATCH!)Contact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz.Download BG Blitz:- Professional Backgammon Software for Windows | Mac | LinuxContact the show:[email protected] Lifetime on Planet Groove:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cmuX2I4cYVJPWm0kOWmsY?si=41ba883f3da14878

Ed interviews Backgammon Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki.Mochy Backgammon - YouTubeNew Ideas in BackgammonContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Antoinette-Marie Williams about her life in backgammon and her mission to educate and inspire future generations of players.Joseph HeledPrimeTimeBG_2023_0709_Vol14N4-1_Antoinette_Williams_feature_nocover.pdfThe Moth | The Art and Craft of StorytellingContact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews Eric Schmidt of Schmidt Brothers Backgammon.Eric Schmidt (@schmidt_brothers_backgammon) • Instagram photos and videosThe Darwin board:InstagramSave the Gammon – Handmade, artisan backgammon doubling cubesContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Khasha Naghshineh of the Canada Backgammon Association.CBGA Links:www.backgammon.cawww.meetup.com/backgammon/eventshttps://www.instagram.com/canadabackgammonhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/canadabackgammonhttps://www.youtube.com/@canadabackgammonRatings and equity links:Ranking (backgammon) players: the case for PRBackgammon FAQ: RatingsAll That LuckContact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews three backgammon players who have all made contributions to the game in Australia: Simon Woodhead, Cindy Belonogoff and Steve Roberts.Australia New Zealand Backgammon FederationANZBGF Home - ANZBGFBGLOGbgLog NTWarp GammonWarp Gammon Tournaments Home PageFirst Internet Backgammon ServerFIBS, the First Internet Backgammon ServerContact the [email protected]

Ed interviews Maggie and Tony Diamantidis about the upcoming World National & Women's Teams Championships.3rd Greek Grand Prix & International Backgammon ChampionshipChampions ⋆ WBGFMember Nation Tournaments ⋆ WBGFGiants of BackgammonContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Eran Lambooij, creator of OpenGammon.Play backgammon online on OpenGammon:opengammon.comContact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews James Purtill, a tech reporter at the ABC.Hello AI Overlords Podcast:I for one welcome... Hello AI Overlords! - ABC listenAxel Reichert article:Rough and Ready Rules for Rookies: The First Two RollsContact the show:[email protected]

Ed interviews Hideaki Ueda, a backgammon grandmaster from Kobe, Japan.Learn more about BMAB:Backgammon Ratings - BMAB2025 Osaka Open:English Page – 大阪オープン2025Contact the show:[email protected]://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhz

Enjoy this little taste of Over the Board, the backgammon podcast. New episodes fortnightly.

Ed interviews Remington Davenport, backgammon player and founder of NYC Backgammon Club.NYC Backgammon Club:https://www.instagram.com/nycbackgammonclubGals who Gammon:https://www.instagram.com/galswhogammonTell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show:[email protected]

Ed talks to Guy Haslam, board maker extraordinaire and Founder of Bone Club.Become a Bone Club member:https://www.boneclub.com/membershipWatch Guy at work:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uryfCn3xBEUTell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show: [email protected] to the show:https://overtheboard.transistor.fm/subscribe

Ed interviews Grant Hoffman, backgammon player and teacher at the Backgammon Learning Centre.Contact the show:[email protected] me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzGrant's Backgammon Position of the Week:Grant's Puzzles - Backgammon Position of the WeekTake lessons at the Backgammon Learning Centre:Lessons | Backgammon Learning CenterPlay your way to Dubai:https://tinyurl.com/PlayYourWayDubai

Ed interviews Michy, professional backgammon player and author (with Roland Herrera) of Opening Concepts, Endgame Technique and Back Checker Strategy.Tell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show:[email protected] lessons with Michy:Lesson | Backgammon Strategy Book

Ed interviews Michael Strato Liberopoulos, retired journalist and backgammon consultant.Tell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show:[email protected] Gammon Life:GammonLife – Free Backgammon MagazineWatch the final of the PartyGammon Million:Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpgFind out more about the Giants of Backgammon:Giants of Backgammon

Ed interviews Shane McNally, president of the Australia New Zealand Backgammon Federation.Find out more about ANZBGF:anzbgf.orgContact the show:[email protected] Dice Tower:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vettweiss-Froitzheim_Dice_Tower#:~:text=The%20Vettweiss%2DFroitzheim%20Dice%20Tower,the%20Rheinisches%20Landesmuseum%20of%20Bonn.

Welcome to Over the Board! This special promo episode takes a look behind the scenes at the 2024 Australian Backgammon Championships.Contact the show:[email protected] Backgammon Championships:https://bglog.org/2024-bg-champs.html#homeOver the Board on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/overtheboard.pod?igsh=eTU3MGc0ODkyOGFoSam Buckley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sam_buckley_music?igsh=MTU1MWlyMmR1bDE3aw==