Over the Board

Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon with a range of guests. Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Further reading: International Backgammon Federation How Kremlev and Rubezhnoy making billions in betting money • Проект. Silence in the Stands Exposed: The links between world chess and Russia’s war machine – POLITICO

Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament. Hear the whole interview: Spotify Apple Podcasts Over the Board Watch the final: Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpg Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed talks to Bernhard Mayr about his roles in the World Backgammon Federation, World Backgammon Internet Federation and the Backgammon Masters Awarding Body. WBGF – World Backgammon Federation BMAB - Backgammon Masters Awarding Body Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Learn to play at the Backgammon Cafe: https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10

Ed talks to players from all walks of life about autism, ADHD, mental health and (of course) backgammon! Content warning: This episode contains references to mental health conditions, suicide, and mortality rates for autistic people. The Cubed Backgammon Charity Series: Facebook group Further reading: Game Changer: Exploring the Role of Board Games in the Lives of Autistic People Supporting mental...

Ed talks to Doc Brown and Jeremy Newton about the growth of Backgammon and Wax and the importance of connected communities. Backgammon and Wax Instagram Buy tickets for Backgammon and Wax in NY Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Learn backgammon: https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10 Fancy a game? Backgammon Galaxy - edhall OpenGammon - overtheboard

Ed interviews Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster, about his career as a player, author and teacher. Watch Dirk play: Dirk Schiemann - YouTube Order Dirk's latest book: The Theory of Backgammon Take lessons with Dirk: Home Learn to play at the Backgammon Cafe: https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10 Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

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 Championships A Lifetime on Planet Groove | Podcast on Spotify A Lifetime on Planet Groove - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

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 Manchester Sydney Social Backgammon (@sydneybackgammon) • Instagram photos and videos Bondi Backgammon Club (@bondibackgammonclub) • Instagram photos and videos Backgammon in Sydney: Home Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.co...

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 Iowa Iowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25) Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed talks to Hanna Polyakova, a young backgammon player from Kursk, Russia. Follow Hanna: Instagram Alex Eshaghian interviews Ed: https://youtu.be/P9sdX9fmbaU?si=MA6cS0I_yBXppLr1 Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Social Model of Disability: Social Model Of Disability - AFDO Universal Design: What is Universal Design? – The UD Project

Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown. Backgammon Hub FAQs for tournament directors: Backgammon Hub FAQs - Google Docs Alex Eshaghian interview: INCREDIBLE #Backgammon Podcaster Ed Hall REVEALS SECRETS - EXCLUSIVE Interview! 🎲🎲 Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning Centre Learn Backgammon: Backgammon Products, News and Learning Center Backgammon World Championships Backgammon Galaxy - YouTube Backgammon World Championship | Monte-Carlo | Facebook Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed talks to Marc Olsen about football, Backgammon Galaxy, Monte Carlo and more. Links: Backgammon World Championship Backgammon Galaxy - Play Online for Free Backgammon Galaxy - YouTube Undercover Backgammon Grandmaster plays in Istanbul Grand Bazaar (FUN TO WATCH!) Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed interviews Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz. Download BG Blitz: - Professional Backgammon Software for Windows | Mac | Linux Contact the show: Instagram overtheboard.pod@gmail.com A Lifetime on Planet Groove: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cmuX2I4cYVJPWm0kOWmsY?si=41ba883f3da14878

Ed interviews Backgammon Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki. Mochy Backgammon - YouTube New Ideas in Backgammon Contact the show: Instagram overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

Ed talks to Antoinette-Marie Williams about her life in backgammon and her mission to educate and inspire future generations of players. Joseph Heled PrimeTimeBG_2023_0709_Vol14N4-1_Antoinette_Williams_feature_nocover.pdf The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

Ed interviews Eric Schmidt of Schmidt Brothers Backgammon. Eric Schmidt (@schmidt_brothers_backgammon) • Instagram photos and videos The Darwin board: Instagram Save the Gammon – Handmade, artisan backgammon doubling cubes Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

Ed talks to Khasha Naghshineh of the Canada Backgammon Association. CBGA Links: www.backgammon.ca www.meetup.com/backgammon/events https://www.instagram.com/canadabackgammon https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadabackgammon https://www.youtube.com/@canadabackgammon Ratings and equity links: Ranking (backgammon) players: the case for PR Backgammon FAQ: Ratings All That Luck Contact the show: overthe...

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 Federation ANZBGF Home - ANZBGF BGLOG bgLog NT Warp Gammon Warp Gammon Tournaments Home Page First Internet Backgammon Server FIBS, the First Internet Backgammon Server Contact the show overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Insta...

Ed interviews Maggie and Tony Diamantidis about the upcoming World National & Women's Teams Championships. 3rd Greek Grand Prix & International Backgammon Championship Champions ⋆ WBGF Member Nation Tournaments ⋆ WBGF Giants of Backgammon Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

Ed talks to Eran Lambooij, creator of OpenGammon. Play backgammon online on OpenGammon: opengammon.com Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed interviews James Purtill, a tech reporter at the ABC. Hello AI Overlords Podcast: I for one welcome... Hello AI Overlords! - ABC listen Axel Reichert article: Rough and Ready Rules for Rookies: The First Two Rolls Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

Ed interviews Hideaki Ueda, a backgammon grandmaster from Kobe, Japan. Learn more about BMAB: Backgammon Ratings - BMAB 2025 Osaka Open: English Page – 大阪オープン2025 Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhz

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Ed interviews Remington Davenport, backgammon player and founder of NYC Backgammon Club. NYC Backgammon Club: https://www.instagram.com/nycbackgammonclub Gals who Gammon: https://www.instagram.com/galswhogammon Tell me a story: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhz Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com