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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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- 4 days ago48 min
Bernhard Mayr, President of the World Backgammon Federation
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 FederationBMAB - Backgammon Masters Awarding BodyContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramLearn to play at the Backgammon Cafe:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
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 groupFurther reading:Game Changer: Exploring the Role of Board Games in the Lives of Autistic PeopleSupporting mental health – Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Updated Systematic Review of Suicide in Autism: 2018–2024All-cause and cause-specific mortality in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic reviewOver the Board on YouTube:Channel homeThe Pete Heskett interviewAlex Eshaghian interviews EdContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- May 12, 202636 min
Backgammon and Wax: Breaks, takes and the highest of stakes
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramLearn backgammon:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10Fancy a game?Backgammon Galaxy - edhallOpenGammon - overtheboard
- Apr 28, 202637 min
Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Oct 14, 202541 min
Ben Phillips, backgammon player and organiser
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Sep 29, 202545 min
Home
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comEd Hall (@overtheboard.pod) • Instagram photos and videos
- Sep 16, 202540 min
The Iowa State Fair Backgammon Tournament
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Sep 2, 202533 min
Hanna Polyakova, following the path
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:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramSocial Model of Disability:Social Model Of Disability - AFDOUniversal Design:What is Universal Design? – The UD Project
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