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Star Point

Justin Oh

Star Point is a podcast all about the game of Go (aka baduk or weiqi)! When you're away from the board, you can listen to Star Point for weekly discussions about how to improve, personal anecdotes, and general appreciation for the beauty of the game. Hosted and produced by Justin Oh.

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  • July 20 · 42 min

    135: Cultivating a Desire to Win (Season 3 Finale)

    Star Point returns with Season 4 on September 14, 2026! For the final episode of Season 3 of Star Point, I ponder the question: is it important to cultivate a desire to win? If so, how do we go about doing that? I will miss you guys, but I’m not really going anywhere! Come to the Discord and chat about Go! Thank you everyone, whether you've listened to one episode or all of them. I am happy to fill whatever audio space you have in your day with Go talk :) Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E134
    July 13 · 1 hr

    134: All About Go Tournament Formats

    Slaughter, McMahon, Single Elim, Double Elim, Swiss, Fold… what does it all mean?? Let’s review tournament formats so you can be a tournament-savvy Go player! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E133
    July 6 · 50 min

    133: Go and Science Fiction

    Go is normally seen as a game of the ancient East Asian world. But I think it is the perfect poster child for sci-fi! Let me talk to you about Go’s appearance in various science fiction media and fly through the world of technology and the cosmos in this special sci-fi edition of Star Point! Go in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Go in Counterpart Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E132
    June 29 · 44 min

    132: Go is a microcosm of life

    Simple black and white stones on a grid can evoke such powerful emotions and feelings. One of the most beautiful things about Go is how it can remind us of so many deep and rich life experiences as well as teach us valuable lessons about how to navigate those experiences. Go is life! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E131
    June 22 · 53 min

    131: No Aji, No Problems

    It’s time to read my old Go blog again! It’s crazy how some of the things I used to think as a 12 kyu are the exact same thoughts I still have as a 3 kyu. And let us ponder the question: do you have prefer calm and slow games or ones with drama and action? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E130
    June 15 · 1 hr 6 min

    130: Do we need yet another Go server?

    Every now and then there’s a new kid on the block to challenge OGS for the title of best western Go server. But do we really need a new Go server or does that just split the user base? What would we want out of a new Go server and what’s lacking in our current options? Let’s talk about it! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E129
    June 8 · 41 min

    129: How Go Encourages Us to Use Our Brains

    We love shortcuts! Who doesn’t? Why spend the effort to think about our problems when we can use quick answers and shortcuts? Let’s break down the meaning of “System 1” and “System 2” thinking and discuss how Go challenges us to use our brains in a world that constantly encourages us to turn them off. @dangermonkeygostones What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E128
    June 1 · 1 hr 14 min

    128: Cultural Pollination, Popular vs. Visible, Rank Relativity w/ Travis (All Things Go)

    Go podcasters unite! Travis from the All Things Go podcast is here! We meander through a lot of interesting topics in this one. Why are all the North American Go pros Asian-American? Do we want Go to be popular? Is your Go rank arbitrary? This episode was a blast, so thank you Travis for coming on the show! Go check out All Things Go! All Things Go Podcast IGOSIL Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • May 25 · 43 min

    127: Balance your game with the Over-Under Method

    Are you too aggressive? Too defensive? Do you always lose because you die so much? Let me tell you all about a way to fine-tune your game so that you can be a more balanced Go player. Go Magic Online Go Ranking Comparison Buzzsaw on playgo.gg Live Action Hikaru No Go Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • May 18 · 41 min

    126: How to Strategize in Go

    Go is the ultimate strategy game. But how do we actually strategize in Go? I’ll give you my take in this episode on how to stop DDK tunnel-visioning and start thinking like a true Go player. Dare I say, it might even break your plateau! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E125
    May 11 · 1 hr 13 min

    125: What It’s Like to Be a 14-Year-Old Go Player in Japan w/ Kai

    Kai is a young 3-dan Go player living in Japan! He is very passionate about Go and was kind enough to come on the show to talk to me about all sorts of Go things – from time controls to how the ranking system works in Japan. It was a great time for me, so thank you for being on the show, Kai! playgo.gg Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E124
    May 4 · 39 min

    124: Are games decided by “effort”?

    What does it mean to “lock in”? Can you try too hard? Can you try too little? Can the amount of effort you apply really make a difference in the outcome of the game? Or is our fate decided by bigger things? Firestar73’s Pokemon Go Celebration Reading Dojo Visualization Exercises Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E123
    April 27 · 53 min

    123: The Purpose of a Stone

    Why do we make the moves that we make? Let’s discuss the importance of knowing the reasons behind our moves and explore as many types and purposes of moves that I can come up with! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • April 20 · 44 min

    122: Can Go Be a Cozy Game? Dissolving the Stress of Go

    Go is too competitive and too stressful to be considered a “cozy” game. Or is it? I think Go has a lot of cozy DNA and I will tell you in this episode right here how to approach Go in a more relaxing, cozy, stress-free… ahh.. what was I saying? Oh right, yes we’ll talk about how to make Go cozy and stress-free! Yushima Go Cafe Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E121
    April 13 · 46 min

    121: The Beginner Go Experience

    Is Go a good fit for you? What is Go like to learn and pursue? I’ll tell you about some of the big reasons I think you should give this game a chance as well as common hurdles that beginners go through that cause them to lose interest in this game I love so dearly. Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E119
    March 30 · 47 min

    119: Developing Your Go-cabulary

    Go strength is about expanding your Go vocabulary: “Go-cabulary”, if you will. But how does having a large Go-cabulary help us? And how do we expand our Go-cabulary? Is Go more than a battle between two military strategists? Could it perhaps be a duel between wizards? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E118
    March 23 · 58 min

    118: One Stone, Two Stones, Three Stones

    I read my old Go journal from 2019 and it was very interesting to see into the mind of a DDK… that is also my own mind. It was really fun to see how I have changed and grown as a Go player, comparing the struggles I used to face to the ones I face now. Enhans Go "Agentic" AI Buzzsaw’s Go Blog Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • March 16 · 1 hr 11 min

    117: Essential Go Terms

    Do you find it hard to understand Go players because they use weird terminology like “tiger’s mouth” or T H I C K N E S S? And for some reason they all sound like they are speaking Japanese? Well, listen to this episode to educate yourself as I try to define as many top must-know Go terms that I can think of! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

  • S3 · E116
    March 9 · 1 hr

    116: AlphaGo to ChatGPT - Who are we in the age of AI?

    It’s the 10th anniversary of the famous and historic showdown between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo. A lot has changed since then, and Go players have already been facing the first wave of the AI revolution for a decade now. What lessons from our experience with AI in Go should we bring forth into the era of ChatGPT and Gemini? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

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