Over the Board

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.

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 IowaIowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25)Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

09-16
40:58

Hanna Polyakova, following the path

Ed talks to Hanna Polyakova, a young backgammon player from Kursk, Russia.Follow Hanna:InstagramAlex Eshaghian interviews Ed:https://youtu.be/P9sdX9fmbaU?si=MA6cS0I_yBXppLr1Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramSocial Model of Disability:Social Model Of Disability - AFDOUniversal Design:What is Universal Design? – The UD Project

09-02
33:34

Alfie Kirkpatrick, creator of Backgammon Hub

Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown.Backgammon HubFAQs for tournament directors:Backgammon Hub FAQs - Google DocsAlex Eshaghian interview:INCREDIBLE #Backgammon Podcaster Ed Hall REVEALS SECRETS - EXCLUSIVE Interview! 🎲🎲Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

08-19
30:33

Phil Simborg, Mr Backgammon

Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning CentreLearn Backgammon:Backgammon Products, News and Learning CenterBackgammon World ChampionshipsBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship | Monte-Carlo | FacebookContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

08-05
01:00:33

Marc Olsen, CEO of Backgammon Galaxy

Ed talks to Marc Olsen about football, Backgammon Galaxy, Monte Carlo and more.Links:Backgammon World ChampionshipBackgammon Galaxy - Play Online for FreeBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeUndercover Backgammon Grandmaster plays in Istanbul Grand Bazaar (FUN TO WATCH!)Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

07-22
01:03:08

Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz

Ed interviews Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz.Download BG Blitz:- Professional Backgammon Software for Windows | Mac | LinuxContact the show:Instagramovertheboard.pod@gmail.comA Lifetime on Planet Groove:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cmuX2I4cYVJPWm0kOWmsY?si=41ba883f3da14878

07-07
56:16

Mochy, destined by dice

Ed interviews Backgammon Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki.Mochy Backgammon - YouTubeNew Ideas in BackgammonContact the show:Instagramovertheboard.pod@gmail.com

06-09
48:45

Antoinette-Marie Williams, Backgammon Player and Ambassador

Ed talks to Antoinette-Marie Williams about her life in backgammon and her mission to educate and inspire future generations of players.Joseph HeledPrimeTimeBG_2023_0709_Vol14N4-1_Antoinette_Williams_feature_nocover.pdfThe Moth | The Art and Craft of StorytellingContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

05-26
26:02

Eric Schmidt, Board Maker

Ed interviews Eric Schmidt of Schmidt Brothers Backgammon.Eric Schmidt (@schmidt_brothers_backgammon) • Instagram photos and videosThe Darwin board:InstagramSave the Gammon – Handmade, artisan backgammon doubling cubesContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

05-12
26:48

Khasha Naghshineh, Backgammon Player and Organiser

Ed talks to Khasha Naghshineh of the Canada Backgammon Association.CBGA Links:www.backgammon.cawww.meetup.com/backgammon/eventshttps://www.instagram.com/canadabackgammonhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/canadabackgammonhttps://www.youtube.com/@canadabackgammonRatings and equity links:Ranking (backgammon) players: the case for PRBackgammon FAQ: RatingsAll That LuckContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

04-28
34:09

Australian Backgammon Special!

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 Backgammon FederationANZBGF Home - ANZBGFBGLOGbgLog NTWarp GammonWarp Gammon Tournaments Home PageFirst Internet Backgammon ServerFIBS, the First Internet Backgammon ServerContact the showovertheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

04-14
58:07

Tony and Maggie Diamantidis

Ed interviews Maggie and Tony Diamantidis about the upcoming World National & Women's Teams Championships.3rd Greek Grand Prix & International Backgammon ChampionshipChampions ⋆ WBGFMember Nation Tournaments ⋆ WBGFGiants of BackgammonContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

03-31
46:36

Eran Lambooij, creator of OpenGammon

Ed talks to Eran Lambooij, creator of OpenGammon.Play backgammon online on OpenGammon:opengammon.comContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

03-17
39:27

James Purtill, Tech Reporter

Ed interviews James Purtill, a tech reporter at the ABC.Hello AI Overlords Podcast:I for one welcome... Hello AI Overlords! - ABC listenAxel Reichert article:Rough and Ready Rules for Rookies: The First Two RollsContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

03-03
28:48

Hideaki Ueda, Backgammon Grandmaster

Ed interviews Hideaki Ueda, a backgammon grandmaster from Kobe, Japan.Learn more about BMAB:Backgammon Ratings - BMAB2025 Osaka Open:English Page – 大阪オープン2025Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagramhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhz

02-17
26:46

Over the Board: Trailer

Enjoy this little taste of Over the Board, the backgammon podcast. New episodes fortnightly.

02-10
02:56

Remington Davenport, founder of NYC Backgammon Club

Ed interviews Remington Davenport, backgammon player and founder of NYC Backgammon Club.NYC Backgammon Club:https://www.instagram.com/nycbackgammonclubGals who Gammon:https://www.instagram.com/galswhogammonTell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.com

02-03
33:44

Guy Haslam, founder of Bone Club

Ed talks to Guy Haslam, board maker extraordinaire and Founder of Bone Club.Become a Bone Club member:https://www.boneclub.com/membershipWatch Guy at work:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uryfCn3xBEUTell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show: overtheboard.pod@gmail.comSubscribe to the show:https://overtheboard.transistor.fm/subscribe

01-20
36:01

Grant Hoffman, Backgammon Player and Teacher

Ed interviews Grant Hoffman, backgammon player and teacher at the Backgammon Learning Centre.Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comTell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzGrant's Backgammon Position of the Week:Grant's Puzzles - Backgammon Position of the WeekTake lessons at the Backgammon Learning Centre:Lessons | Backgammon Learning CenterPlay your way to Dubai:https://tinyurl.com/PlayYourWayDubai

01-06
44:24

Christmas Special: Michihito Kageyama, Backgammon Author

Ed interviews Michy, professional backgammon player and author (with Roland Herrera) of Opening Concepts, Endgame Technique and Back Checker Strategy.Tell me a story:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BCiPLTVKYgbDP8vnX4QXhzContact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comTake lessons with Michy:Lesson | Backgammon Strategy Book

12-23
28:38

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