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Ed talks to Jonathan Hakimi of Backgammon Cash and Nick Jones of BackgammonDB. Contact the show:[email protected] Support the show:https://gofund.me/5ab6e218b Backgammon Cash:Backgammon Cash | Play Backgammon Online for Money5POINT | Backgammon Integrity IntelligenceBackgammon 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 ChampionshipsAfrica Open Backgammon Championship | Join the Exciting Backgammon EventSHB Big Bucks Backgammon — Montecasino, November 2026 Did you read this far? You're amazing!

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:[email protected] Freakonomics Radio:Freakonomics - The hidden side of everythingFreakonomics Radio Network - YouTube

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:Instagramhttps://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 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-podcast Contact the show:[email protected]

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:[email protected]

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:[email protected] Get 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 & Pivot Gals Who Gammon:Home | Gals Who Gammon

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:[email protected] 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/

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 - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship - Home page Jason Pack's podcast:Disorder Podcast Contact the show:[email protected]

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 - [email protected] Find Alex's books:Amazon.com: Alex Eshaghian: books, biography, latest update Los Angeles Backgammon: Instagram Sign up Contact Over the Board:[email protected]

Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon Federation with a range of guests. Contact the show:[email protected] Further 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

Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament. Hear the whole interview:SpotifyApple PodcastsOver the Board Watch the final:Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpg Contact the show:[email protected]

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 Body Contact the show:[email protected] Learn to play at the Backgammon Cafe:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10

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 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 review Over the Board on YouTube:Channel homeThe Pete Heskett interviewAlex Eshaghian interviews Ed Contact the show:[email protected]

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 NY Contact the show:[email protected] Learn backgammon:https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10 Fancy a game?Backgammon Galaxy - edhallOpenGammon - overtheboard

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:[email protected]

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 SpotifyA Lifetime on Planet Groove - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Contact the show:[email protected]