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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Sep 29, 2026 · 47:59
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…
Sep 16, 2026 · 32:34
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:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 50:13
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 46:07
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…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:00:39
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 39:00
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 30:38
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:57
Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon with a range of guests. Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram Further reading: International Backgammon…
Jun 23, 2026 · 13:27
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:…
Jun 9, 2026 · 48:28
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…
May 26, 2026 · 54:08
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…
May 12, 2026 · 36:44
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…
Apr 28, 2026 · 37:00
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:…
Oct 14, 2025 · 41:21
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…
Sep 29, 2025 · 45:05
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…
Sep 16, 2025 · 40:58
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 33:34
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…
Aug 19, 2025 · 30:33
Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown. Backgammon Hub FAQs for tournament directors: Backgammon Hub FAQs -…
Aug 5, 2025 · 1:00:33
Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning Centre Learn Backgammon: Backgammon Products, News and Learning Center Backgammon World Championships Backgammon Galaxy -…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:03:08
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 -…
Jul 7, 2025 · 56:16
Ed interviews Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz. Download BG Blitz: - Professional Backgammon Software for Windows | Mac | Linux Contact the show: Instagram…
Jun 9, 2025 · 48:45
Ed interviews Backgammon Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki. Mochy Backgammon - YouTube New Ideas in Backgammon Contact the show: Instagram overtheboard.pod@gmail.com
May 26, 2025 · 26:02
Ed talks to Antoinette-Marie Williams about her life in backgammon and her mission to educate and inspire future generations of players. Joseph Heled…
May 12, 2025 · 26:48
Ed interviews Eric Schmidt of Schmidt Brothers Backgammon. Eric Schmidt (@schmidt_brothers_backgammon) • Instagram photos and videos The Darwin board: Instagram Save the Gammon –…
Apr 28, 2025 · 34:09
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 58:07
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 46:36
Ed interviews Maggie and Tony Diamantidis about the upcoming World National & Women's Teams Championships. 3rd Greek Grand Prix & International Backgammon Championship Champions…
Mar 17, 2025 · 39:27
Ed talks to Eran Lambooij, creator of OpenGammon. Play backgammon online on OpenGammon: opengammon.com Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram
Mar 3, 2025 · 28:48
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 26:46
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 2:56
Enjoy this little taste of Over the Board, the backgammon podcast. New episodes fortnightly.
Feb 3, 2025 · 33:44
Ed interviews Remington Davenport, backgammon player and founder of NYC Backgammon Club. NYC Backgammon Club: https://www.instagram.com/nycbackgammonclub Gals who Gammon:…
Jan 20, 2025 · 36:01
Ed talks to Guy Haslam, board maker extraordinaire and Founder of Bone Club. Become a Bone Club member: https://www.boneclub.com/membership Watch Guy at work:…
Jan 6, 2025 · 44:24
Ed interviews Grant Hoffman, backgammon player and teacher at the Backgammon Learning Centre. Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Tell me a story:…
Dec 23, 2024 · 28:38
Ed interviews Michy, professional backgammon player and author (with Roland Herrera) of Opening Concepts, Endgame Technique and Back Checker Strategy. Tell me a story:…
Dec 16, 2024 · 50:28
Ed interviews Michael Strato Liberopoulos, retired journalist and backgammon consultant. Tell me a story: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhz Contact the show:…
Dec 2, 2024 · 30:56
Ed interviews Shane McNally, president of the Australia New Zealand Backgammon Federation. Find out more about ANZBGF: anzbgf.org Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com…
Nov 18, 2024 · 28:41
Welcome to Over the Board! This special promo episode takes a look behind the scenes at the 2024 Australian Backgammon Championships. Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com…
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