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Ed Hall

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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#38
Tuesday · 35 min
New ideas in backgammon
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: https://sage.bgsage.ai/ Use the code SAGEOTB30 for 30% off the first year of an annual subscription (renewals charged at the standard annual rate) Live Tournaments: 2026 Australian Backgammon Championships Africa Open Backgammon Championship | Join the Exciting Backgammon Event SHB Big Bucks Backgammon — Montecasino, November 2026 Did you read this far? You're amazing!
#37
September 29 · 47 min
Stephen Dubner, creator of Freakonomics Radio
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
#36
September 16 · 32 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: 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 the Stage 11 engine | Backgammon Sage Pro Use 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-podcast Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram
#35
September 1 · 50 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 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 backgammon podcast! Backgammon Sage Pro Get 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.com Instagram
#34
August 18 · 46 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 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 backgammon assoc. (sabga) Africa Open Backgammon Championship Pip & Pivot Gals Who Gammon: Home | Gals Who Gammon
#33
August 11 · 1 hr
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/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 on losing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iGehf_MAyuE For Valeria’s art: https://backgammonbeauty.com/ You can watch the final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UruOwdoyu8&t=8414s Or the more (pleasing from my perspective) semi final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptjF5waoZ8&t=12807s Andy Burnham on How to Fail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRidqdh29w For more on Backgammon Galaxy visit - https://www.backgammongalaxy.com/
#32
August 4 · 39 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 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 Pack's podcast: Disorder Podcast Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram
#31
July 21 · 30 min
Alex Eshaghian Backgammon
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
#30
July 7 · 46 min
The International Backgammon Federation
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
#29
June 23 · 13 min
The million-dollar backgammon tournament
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
#28
June 9 · 48 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 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
#27
May 26 · 54 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 group Further reading: Game Changer: Exploring the Role of Board Games in the Lives of Autistic People Supporting mental health – Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Updated Systematic Review of Suicide in Autism: 2018–2024 All-cause and cause-specific mortality in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review Over the Board on YouTube: Channel home The Pete Heskett interview Alex Eshaghian interviews Ed Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram
#26
May 12 · 36 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 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
#25
April 28 · 37 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 - 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
#24
Oct 14, 2025 · 41 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 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
#23
Sep 29, 2025 · 45 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 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.com Ed Hall (@overtheboard.pod) • Instagram photos and videos
#22
Sep 16, 2025 · 40 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 Iowa Iowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25) Contact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.com Instagram
#21
Sep 2, 2025 · 33 min
Hanna Polyakova, following the path
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
#20
Aug 19, 2025 · 30 min
Alfie Kirkpatrick, creator of Backgammon Hub
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
#19
Aug 5, 2025 · 1 hr
Phil Simborg, Mr Backgammon
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

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