Ed Hall

Over the Board

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The backgammon podcast! In each episode host, Ed Hall, interviews backgammon players and authors, teachers and commentators, board makers and organisers... anyone and everyone with a backgammon story to tell.

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Ed Hall

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Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

The Australian Backgammon Championships 27.10.2026

Ed revisits the first ever episode of Over the Board, going behind the scenes at the 2024 Australian Backgammon Championships. Support the show: https://gofund.me/f396a22bd Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram USA Backgammon final 1982 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAwieD-JtV0 Backgammon resources: Minimalist Backgammon Trainer Chicory Bar Point Backgammon Backgammon Sage Pro:...

New ideas in backgammon 13.10.2026

Ed talks to Jonathan Hakimi of Backgammon Cash and Nick Jones of BackgammonDB. Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Support the show: https://gofund.me/5ab6e218b Backgammon Cash: Backgammon Cash | Play Backgammon Online for Money 5POINT | Backgammon Integrity Intelligence Backgammon Cash - YouTube BackgammonDB: BackgammonDB — Your Home for Backgammon Study Backgammon Sage Pro: ht...

Stephen Dubner, creator of Freakonomics Radio 29.09.2026

Ed talks to Stephen Dubner about podcasting, the magic of audio, Richard Feynman, and whether backgammon can save us from ourselves. Support the show: https://gofund.me/69b47d454 Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Freakonomics Radio: Freakonomics - The hidden side of everything Freakonomics Radio Network - YouTube

The Creatives 16.09.2026

Ed talks to three different guests all doing creative things in the world of backgammon: John Druska, Valeria Molinari and Alec Barr. Pure Backgammon: Instagram Eric Schmidt: Instagram https://share.transistor.fm/s/42909028 Backgammon Beauty: https://backgammonbeauty.com/ Over the Board on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@overtheboard_pod Backgammon Sage Pro: Backgames and Containment — Training...

Five lessons with Arda 01.09.2026

Ed talks to Arda Findikoğlu, Tournament Director for some of the biggest and best backgammon tournaments in the world. WBGF Championships: WBGF World Championships 2026 Climax to the Women's Teams final match Apologies to Ken Vaughan, whose name I somehow missed when I listed the members of the Australian National Team! Support the show: Fundraiser by Ed Hall : Support Over the Board, the backgamm...

Backgammon in South Africa 18.08.2026

Ed talks to Nick Groll, Doron Claxton and Jordan Cox about the growth of backgammon in South Africa and the upcoming Africa Open Backgammon Championship. Support the show! Make a donation here Contact the show: Instagram overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Get 30% of the first year of an annual subscription to Backgammon Sage Pro using the code SAGEOTB30 https://sage.bgsage.ai/ South African Backgammon: sa...

Bonus episode: The Disorder Podcast 11.08.2026

This bonus episode is a re-post from the Disorder Podcast for listeners of Over the Board. Jason Pack and Jane Kinninmont discuss the state of the world (and backgammon). Over the Board notes/links Listen to Jason's interview with Jamison Firestone here . Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Disorder notes/links For Jason’s reflections on Backgammon and Mega-Ordering and humility...

Mark Higgins, developer of Backgammon Sage Pro 04.08.2026

Ed talks to Mark Higgins about Backgammon Sage Pro, neural networks, generative AI, and AI coding tools. Try Backgammon Sage Pro here Watch Alex Eshaghian's interview with Mark Higgins: Backgammon Sage - NEWEST Software - Interview with developer Mark Higgins 🎲🎲 - YouTube Backgammon World Championship: 2026 Backgammon World Championship - YouTube Backgammon World Championship - Home page Jason P...

Alex Eshaghian Backgammon 21.07.2026

Ed talks to Alex about his YouTube channel and a whole lot more! Watch Alex's interview with Ed from 2025 Contact Alex: Alex Eshaghian Backgammon - YouTube alexeshaghianbackgammon@gmail.com Find Alex's books: Amazon.com: Alex Eshaghian: books, biography, latest update Los Angeles Backgammon: Instagram Sign up Contact Over the Board: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram

The International Backgammon Federation 07.07.2026

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

The million-dollar backgammon tournament 23.06.2026

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

Bernhard Mayr, President of the World Backgammon Federation 09.06.2026

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

Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health 26.05.2026

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...

Backgammon and Wax: Breaks, takes and the highest of stakes 12.05.2026

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

Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster 28.04.2026

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

Ben Phillips, backgammon player and organiser 14.10.2025

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

Home 29.09.2025

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...

The Iowa State Fair Backgammon Tournament 16.09.2025

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

Hanna Polyakova, following the path 02.09.2025

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

Alfie Kirkpatrick, creator of Backgammon Hub 19.08.2025

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

Phil Simborg, Mr Backgammon 05.08.2025

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

Marc Olsen, CEO of Backgammon Galaxy 22.07.2025

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

Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz 07.07.2025

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

Mochy, destined by dice 09.06.2025

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

Antoinette-Marie Williams, backgammon player and ambassador 26.05.2025

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

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