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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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- 5 days ago32 min
The Creatives
Ed talks to three different guests all doing creative things in the world of backgammon: John Druska, Valeria Molinari and Alec Barr.Pure Backgammon:InstagramEric Schmidt:Instagramhttps://share.transistor.fm/s/42909028Backgammon Beauty:https://backgammonbeauty.com/Over the Board on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@overtheboard_podBackgammon Sage Pro:Backgames and Containment — Training the Stage 11 engine | Backgammon Sage ProUse the code SAGEOTB30 to get 30% of the first year of an annual subscription. Renewals will be charged at the standard annual price and I will receive a small commision for any sales using this code.Join the Season 3 fundraiser:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-over-the-board-the-backgammon-podcastContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Five lessons with Arda
Ed talks to Arda Findikoğlu, Tournament Director for some of the biggest and best backgammon tournaments in the world.WBGF Championships:WBGF World Championships 2026Climax to the Women's Teams final matchApologies 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 backgammon podcast!Backgammon Sage ProGet 30% off the first year of an annual subscription to Sage using the code SAGEOTB30. Renewals will be charged at the standard annual price, and I will earn a small commission from any sales using the code.Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Aug 18, 202646 min
Backgammon in South Africa
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 hereContact the show:Instagramovertheboard.pod@gmail.comGet 30% of the first year of an annual subscription to Backgammon Sage Pro using the code SAGEOTB30https://sage.bgsage.ai/South African Backgammon:sa backgammon assoc. (sabga)Africa Open Backgammon ChampionshipPip & PivotGals Who Gammon:Home | Gals Who Gammon
- Aug 11, 20261h 0m
Bonus episode: The Disorder Podcast
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/linksListen to Jason's interview with Jamison Firestone here.Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramDisorder notes/linksFor Jason’s reflections on Backgammon and Mega-Ordering and humility on losing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iGehf_MAyuEFor Valeria’s art: https://backgammonbeauty.com/You can watch the final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UruOwdoyu8&t=8414sOr the more (pleasing from my perspective) semi final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptjF5waoZ8&t=12807sAndy Burnham on How to Fail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRidqdh29wFor more on Backgammon Galaxy visit - https://www.backgammongalaxy.com/
- Aug 4, 202639 min
Mark Higgins, developer of Backgammon Sage Pro
Ed talks to Mark Higgins about Backgammon Sage Pro, neural networks, generative AI, and AI coding tools.Try Backgammon Sage Pro hereWatch Alex Eshaghian's interview with Mark Higgins:Backgammon Sage - NEWEST Software - Interview with developer Mark Higgins 🎲🎲 - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship:2026 Backgammon World Championship - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship - Home pageJason Pack's podcast:Disorder PodcastContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Jul 21, 202630 min
Alex Eshaghian Backgammon
Ed talks to Alex about his YouTube channel and a whole lot more!Watch Alex's interview with Ed from 2025Contact Alex:Alex Eshaghian Backgammon - YouTubealexeshaghianbackgammon@gmail.comFind Alex's books:Amazon.com: Alex Eshaghian: books, biography, latest updateLos Angeles Backgammon:InstagramSign upContact Over the Board:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
- Jul 7, 202646 min
The International Backgammon Federation
Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon with a range of guests.Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramFurther reading:International Backgammon FederationHow Kremlev and Rubezhnoy making billions in betting money • Проект.Silence in the StandsExposed: The links between world chess and Russia’s war machine – POLITICO
- Jun 23, 202613 min
The million-dollar backgammon tournament
Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament.Hear the whole interview:SpotifyApple PodcastsOver the BoardWatch the final:Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpgContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram
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