School Principal and national champion chess coach Nate Durant alongside chess player and entrepreneur Earl Jenkins host this inspirational new show that fearlessly enters the space where race, education, and the game of chess intersect. This show will pr
First we share how a laundromat attendant answered the call for three recent graduates, then we sit down with fireman Steve Evans and learn what it is like to answer the call when it is all on the line. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
In this episode Nate takes his daughter for a driving lesson and we explore the idea of luck. Is it real, or do we use the concept of luck to simplify our world? Some say luck is when preparation meets opportunity, what do you think? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
This week we reunite with a long lost friend and recount our days on the Vaux Middle School chess team, and discuss how Ms. Booker made Tommy feel special. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
In part two, Nate tells the story of his first big win, and we finish our conversation with Jeffrey Wasserman, the Judicial Outreach and Development Director of The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems. In this two-part series, Jeff shares his amazing journey from being a prominent lawyer to being unemployed, and talks about his current work to help others grapple with this devastating addiction. This is not an episode you'll want to miss! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please visit https://www.deproblemgambling.org/ and check out the additional resources below. Do I have a problem? Warning signs 24 hour confidential helpline: 1-888-850-8888 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
In this short bonus episode, Diane sets Earl straight about his comments about Lebron James! Thank you for listening Diane, and helping to bring Earl back down to Earth! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
In this episode, Earl talks about a bus ride that changed his life and we sit down with Jeffrey Wasserman, the Judicial Outreach and Development Director of The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems. In this two-part series, Jeff shares his amazing journey from being a prominent lawyer to being unemployed, and talks about his current work to help others grapple with this devastating addiction. This is not an episode you'll want to miss! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please visit https://www.deproblemgambling.org/ and check out the additional resources below. Do I have a problem? Warning signs 24 hour confidential helpline: 1-888-850-8888 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
This week we sit down with Dr. Kyle Osbourne to discuss mental health, the imposter syndrome, barriers to treatment, and his incredible journey! If you want to learn more about the amazing work he is doing, check out the links below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkyleo Instagram: instagram.com/dr._kyleo The Black Psychologist Podcast YouTube page --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
In this episode we pick up right where we left off. First, Earl reminds me that my memory may not be as sharp as I think, as we recount our college years. Then, we move into a very candid conversation with author, educator, and motivator Dr. Salome Thomas-EL. With 34 years of experience in education and over 20 years as a principal, Salome Thomas-EL goes in on topics like teaching, fatherhood, race, power of women, and of course chess! Grab your popcorn, you are in for a heck of a show! Twitter:@Principal_EL Instagram:@dr.principalel Facebook: Principal EL --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
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In this episode, you will learn a little more about us, and what this podcast is all about. The theme here is all about identity, and motivation. What drives you to secure your bag? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support
Introducing the most fly chess podcast on the planet! The Pawn Pushers reclaim chess from the elites, and bring it back to the streets! Nate, Earl, and Thomas have decades of chess playing experience and as coaches have a combined five National Championships. A "Pawn Pusher" is a person that inspires and empowers others to maximize their potential. Become a pawn pusher, and change the world! Stay tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepawnpushers/support