Podcasts about Backgammon

It's another New Cool, the Wide Flank show where Alon and Sean bring each other a New and/or Cool gaming-adjacent topic to talk about!In this episode, Alon presents us with an old classic board game and why it's interesting and cool, and Sean attempts to figure out why and how to adapt a piece of work into another medium.Support us and help us pay for games and stuff at: https://www.patreon.com/wideflankJoin the Wide Flank discord!!! https://discord.gg/ACbDjNhMpJAll Wide Flank links: https://linktr.ee/wideflank--Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:15 - New show and new Patreon show announcements03:04 - Alon's topic: Backgammon (and the doubling cube)34:17 - Sean's topic: Adaptations (not the movie)--Show notes:How to Play Mancala - https://youtu.be/OX7rj93m6o8?si=tMTgdWj3XCw88LQbtaking the mountain by backgammon strategy by dan davies: https://substack.com/inbox/post/157139639Ben Brode talking about the doubling cube at GDC (when prototyping Marvel Snap): https://youtu.be/HjhsY2Zuo-c?si=IHbwJ7NYF1G2WQy5&t=434Bram Stoker's Dracula (video game) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker's_Dracula_(video_game)Master of Darkness - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Darkness

Episode: 3308 Why do we play board games?  Today, board games as models of the world.

We all know the classics: Monopoly, Backgammon, Checkers, and many more. For some, board games are relegated to the dregs of American entertainment, to be broken out at bad parties and played by candlelight on nights where the power's out. But for many, a new wave of board game production and enthusiasm has them clearing calendars and pulling up a chair. We discuss what's driving the tabletop gaming surge and what it means for an industry that's primarily analog. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Did you know that chess used to have elephants in it?

Welcome to this edition of the Gibraltar Today Podcast, on today's show...The RGP's Safeguarding Team said the Graham Southwell case has taken an emotional toll on them.Detective Sergeant Jo Ullger said thousands of police hours went into successfully prosecuting the paedophile.She said they are pleased with the 39-year sentence and the closure it will bring to the brave victims - and also to her team.-The RGP says all reports of non-recent sexual offences seriously and any allegations will be thoroughly investigated.-What do you think of the bus service? What would you do to improve it?There's a working group to bring about changes: we speak to the Ministry of Transport's Stewart Harrison and to the Gibraltar Bus Company's Leigh Ghio.-Rhodri Andrews is a writer and editor for Travel Weekly - the UK's number one travel trade publisher. What does he make of Gibraltar? He is currently preparing a feature on Gibraltar as a tourist destination, and has taken some time out of his busy schedule to join us.-Basketball continues to be one of the most played sports in Gibraltar. How are they nurturing young players? We speak to Schools & Youth Development Officer & Mini Coordinator, Jason McMahon-And, Robin Shepherd Capurro joins us live from the 8th Gibraltar Backgammon Championship. 83 players from 26 countries have descended on the Sunborn Hotel. We'll hear from Michael Pi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of great tracks in this free play mixtape, so let's jump right in.  The boizz kicked things off with a Mega Drive Meganet track from Teddy Boy Blues.  While actually a 90's release, it really embodies the fun sound of 80's pop.  After that you can put your mind to work on a little game of Backgammon for the Famicom Disc System.  Now that your mind is pumped up,

Wir fragen uns, ob eine Backgammonpartie unendlich lange dauern kann und ob man Star Wars unendlich originalgetreu schauen kann – und was bedeutet das überhaupt? Außerdem sprechen wir über tierisch-menschliche Wesen im Comic "The Machinist" und im Film "Cryptozoo" sowie über menschlich-robotische Kuppelstädtchen im Spiel "Surviving Mars". Wir wünschen ein fantastisches neues Jahr! Kapitelchen & Tracklist 0:00:00 StijnvanWakeren – Mission Time CC BY-NC-SA 0:05:20 Backgammon 0:15:09 Freya – Her Outline CC BY-NC-ND 0:19:07 4K77 0:37:43 FRITZ – lime and fizzy (makes me dizzy) CC BY-NC-ND 0:41:44 Audiorätsel 0:55:16 EmeraldPynk – Sunset Over Hanover CC BY-NC-ND 0:58:34 The Machinist 1:10:57 Patricia Taxxon – TECHDOG CC BY-SA 1:13:10 Cryptozoo 1:33:52 the House of Wills – Lone Star CC BY-NC-SA 1:35:58 Surviving Mars 1:56:57 Lady Neptune – Number 1 CC BY Shownotes Backgammon-Trivia auf Wikipedia, Zusammenfassung des McMullen-Beweises von Douglas Zare 4K77 (und bei archive.org, wer weiß…) und Star Wars Grindhouse (via jwz) The Machinist auf der Website von Kenan Wünnecke Cryptozoo bei dashshaw.net, und Wikipedia Surviving Mars auf Wikipedia Credits & Lizenz Cover: basierend auf Robert Fludd Metaphysik und Natur- und Kunstgeschichte beider Welten, nämlich des Makro- und des Mikrokosmos, 1617; Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Flyer: Screenshot aus 4K77. Wir gehen davon aus, dass jede Betrachter*in eine legale Kopie von Star Wars besitzt. Diese Folge erscheint unter CC BY-NC-SA 3.0, d.h. unsere Inhalte gerne teilen, remixen, aber uns bitte erwähnen und ja kein Geld verdienen! Musik siehe jeweilige Lizenzen.

This episode of Eye on AI is sponsored by Citrusx. Unlock reliable AI with Citrusx! Our platform simplifies validation and risk management, empowering you to make smarter decisions and stay compliant. Detects and mitigate AI vulnerabilities, biases, and errors with ease.    Visit http://email.citrusx.ai/eyeonai to download our free fairness use case and see the solution in action.     In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in neural networks and computational neuroscience, joins Craig Smith to discuss the future of AI, the evolution of ChatGPT, and the challenges of understanding intelligence.   Terry, a key figure in the deep learning revolution, shares insights into how neural networks laid the foundation for modern AI, including ChatGPT's groundbreaking generative capabilities. From its ability to mimic human-like creativity to its limitations in true understanding, we explore what makes ChatGPT remarkable and what it still lacks compared to human cognition.   We also dive into fascinating topics like the debate over AI sentience, the concept of "hallucinations" in AI models, and how language models like ChatGPT act as mirrors reflecting user input rather than possessing intrinsic intelligence. Terry explains how understanding language and meaning in AI remains one of the field's greatest challenges.   Additionally, Terry shares his perspective on nature-inspired AI and what it will take to develop systems that go beyond prediction to exhibit true autonomy and decision-making.   Learn why AI models like ChatGPT are revolutionary yet incomplete, how generative AI might redefine creativity, and what the future holds for AI as we continue to push its boundaries.   Don't miss this deep dive into the fascinating world of AI with Terry Sejnowski. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more cutting-edge AI insights!   Stay Updated: Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI     (00:00) Introduction to Terry Sejnowski and His Work  (03:02) The Origins of Modern AI and Neural Networks  (05:29) The Deep Learning Revolution and ImageNet  (07:11) Understanding ChatGPT and Generative AI  (12:34) Exploring AI Creativity (16:03) Lessons from Gaming AI: AlphaGo and Backgammon  (18:37) Early Insights into AI's Affinity for Language  (24:48) Syntax vs. Semantics: The Purpose of Language  (30:00) How Written Language Transformed AI Training  (35:10) Can AI Become Sentient?  (41:37) AI Agents and the Next Frontier in Automation  (45:43) Nature-Inspired AI: Lessons from Biology  (50:02) Digital vs. Biological Computation: Key Differences  (54:29) Will AI Replace Jobs? (57:07) The Future of AI

Brendan talks about a few classic games he knows and what he thinks about them. Join us, won't you?Chess (1475)Searching for Bobby FischerGo (-2200)Checkers (1150)500 (1904)Bridge (1925)Poker (1810)Backgammon (1630)Rich Sommer's CARDBOARD!Stratego (1946)Risk (1959)Axis & Allies (1981)Rummikub (1977)Scrabble (1948)Yahtzee (1956)Monopoly (1935)Clue (1969)Sleuth (1971)P.I. (2012)What classic games do you really like? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan talks about a few classic games he knows and what he thinks about them. Join us, won't you?Chess (1475)Searching for Bobby FischerGo (-2200)Checkers (1150)500 (1904)Bridge (1925)Poker (1810)Backgammon (1630)Rich Sommer's CARDBOARD!Stratego (1946)Risk (1959)Axis & Allies (1981)Rummikub (1977)Scrabble (1948)Yahtzee (1956)Monopoly (1935)Clue (1969)Sleuth (1971)P.I. (2012)What classic games do you really like? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

From immigrants eating pets, to Jewish space lasers starting wildfires, to 9/11 ‘trutherism', our disordered world – and particularly the rhetoric surrounding the 2024 US Election – is awash with conspiracy theories. Are these theories: ways of venting anti-establishment anger, merely entertaining distractions, dangerous socially acceptable ways of conveying hate for minorities, or do they actually convey meaningful calls to revolutionary political action? What is the hidden meaning encoded in the plot lines and specific tropes of particular popular conspiracy theories? And why do neo-populist leaders push – and anti-establishment voters believe in them? Are conspiracy theories inherently ‘disordering' and do they make it more difficult for today's politicians to solve pressing challenges?    To explore this complex world, Jason Pack is joined by Joseph Uscinski. He is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami, author of ‘Conspiracy Theories: A Primer', and editor of Conspiracy ‘Theories and the People Who Believe Them'.    Throughout the episode, Jason engages in a conspiracy to come up with a unified field theory of how to unlock the meaning of conspiracy theories. Joe rains on his parade, rejecting most of Jason's pet theories, while unsurprisingly approving of his own pet theory: ‘Conspiracy Theories are for Losers and express a coherent world view that suits those without economic or political power'.    Jason and Joe discuss how conspiracy theories have become intertwined with certain types of modern political movements (especially disordering neo-populist ones), the psychological and social factors that motivate belief in conspiracy theories, the role of antisemitism throughout much conspiratorial thinking, and how these theories often target marginalised groups. The show closes with various sharp debates like over whether entertainment value or calls to political action have key roles to play in the spread of conspiracy theories. Lastly, when they Order the Disorder, Jason and Joe disagree vehemently over the role of global institutions should play in curtailing the spread of conspiracy theories.    Producer: George McDonagh  Exec Producer: Neil Fearn    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ to get the special substack-only second episode on Backgammon and Politics with former World Champion of Backgammon Sander Lylloff which drops tomorrow October 23rd      Show Notes Links    For various experts who think Conspiracy Theories entail and motivate actions: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/marianna-in-conspiracyland/id1690561703?i=1000616687886     Get Joseph's book, Conspiracy Theories: A Primer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conspiracy-theories-joseph-e-uscinski/1133459048     Listen to Joseph explain conspiracy theories and the people who believe them: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-joseph-uscinski-conspiracy-theories-and-the-people/id1599806986?i=1000549404259     Listen to Joseph on confronting conspiracy theories:  https://www.podcastone.com/episode/Episode-8---Confronting-Conspiracy-Theories-with-Joseph-Uscinski     Read how conspiracy theories have taken hold in far right communities: https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/i-went-undercover-among-the-fascists-and-this-is-what-i-found-rd5o5whq     Read the definition Jason uses for popular conspiracy theories: https://allthatsinteresting.com/popular-conspiracy-theories     Read definition of the 6 types of conspiracy theories: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/25/a-psychologist-explains-6-types-of-conspiracy-theories/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can games of skill and chance, of risk and reward – like Poker and Backgammon– teach diplomats, policymakers, and interested participants about how to Order the Disorder?    In this episode, Jason Pack is joined by the former #1 Giant of Backgammon, Wilcox Snellings. In the 1990s, he was considered by his peers to be the best player in the world. The duo discuss: Wilcox's upbringing, New York's gambling culture, the milieu of high stakes gambling and its myriad lessons for confronting disorder with probabilistic calculations.    The duo explore how concepts of expected value and game theory, which underpin modern economics, derive from gambling. They also explore the concepts popularized by Nate Silver in his new book 'On the Edge', which focuses on the dichotomy between ‘the River' (i.e. the community of risk takers) and ‘the village' (i.e. the community of PC, play-it-safe, left-leaning establishment elites). Wilcox and Jason explore how today's crop of political leaders often fail to utilize the principles of risk vs reward calculations and fail to grasp inherent causal connections when making decisions. In the Ordering the Disorder section, Wilcox and Jason link the failure of left and centrist politicians in tackling the challenges of campaign finance, taxation equity, and income inequality to their risk averseness.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear its partner episode with Sander Lylloff the 2022 World Champion of Backgammon Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/     Next week that special bonus episode will drop only on the Substack.    Producer: George McDonagh  Exec Producer: Neil Fearn    Show Notes Links    Listen to the World's current number 1 Giant of Backgammon Mochy talking to Jason's friend Etan Ilfeld: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-etan-ilfeld-podcast/id1500914118?i=1000671570803     Venture into online backgammon and amongst the stars on Backgammon Galaxy: https://www.backgammongalaxy.com/     For another more personal interview about Wilcox's life: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Wilcox+Snellings&mid=801C99A1E7F69963E00A801C99A1E7F69963E00A&FORM=VIRE       Read more about Nate Silver's book https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/09/on-the-edge-the-art-of-risking-everything-nate-silver-book-review    And a fairly cogent critique of Silver's book:   https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/09/20/on-the-edge-book-review-nate-silver-risk/     Read Jason's article written in Dubai three years ago about Backgammon, peace making, and the Abraham Accords: https://www.mei.edu/publications/personal-vantage-point-gamble-abraham-accords-dubais-first-international-backgammon     Watch Jason Play a commentated tournament backgammon live from Dubai starting at 3:51:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzDxx1yG78o     Listen to current world number 1, Mochy on Backgammon and Life on the Etan Ilfeld Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-etan-ilfeld-podcast/id1500914118?i=1000671570803   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Masayuki "Mochy" Mochizuki is a two-time Backgammon World Champion and is widely regarded as the greatest living backgammon player. In this interview with Etan Ilfeld, Mochy shares his insights on the influence of Artificial Intelligence in both games and life, and explains why he believes backgammon is a powerful tool for learning, personal growth, and developing strategic thinking.

Every Friday, we bring you some of the most interesting events and happenings coming up in Aotearoa this weekend - from the community fairs to the massive concerts. 

2:10:49 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Tea party questions, conspiracy theories, Life and Trust, turnpike lunch, Buc-ee’s billboard, Wall Drug, Corn Palace, Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), Inland Empire (2006), Phil Donahue dead at 88, Beck, cults, tteokbokki, Austin Powers Backgammon, Space Opera, Mondegreen, and much more… plus the […]

2:10:49 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Tea party questions, conspiracy theories, Life and Trust, turnpike lunch, Buc-ee’s billboard, Wall Drug, Corn Palace, Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), Inland Empire (2006), Phil Donahue dead at 88, Beck, cults, tteokbokki, Austin Powers Backgammon, Space Opera, Mondegreen, and much more… plus the […]

Previously, We Discussed How Play is Non-Instrumental, Voluntary, and Unnecessary. And yet, as will discover this episode, it is a necessity for human flourishing. It is the "necessary unnecessity." Playfulness is ubiquitous for animal life Playfulness in Ubiquitous to Human Experience Since the Beginning - For Adults Too * Royal Game of Ur (2500 BC) * Barbara Ehrenreich - Dancing in the Streets - A History of Collective Joy * Herodotus - Games invented in Lydia (450 BC) * Chess, Go, Backgammon, Mancala - Africa, Asia, Middle East * Alfonso's Book of Games (1283) Playfulness is Behind Creativity and Cultural Advancement * Steven Johnson - Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World * Banu Musa Brothers (9th century Baghdad) * Merlin's Magical Museum (Thomas Denton, 18-19th century England) * Punchcards lead to looms lead to computer programming Play is Essential for Human Development * Dr. Stuart Brown has written and taught extensively on this topic, discovering that play is essential for emotional, physical, and mental development and health--and that the absence of play can lead to social and emotional challenges later on in life. * Jonothan Haidt has recently also argued for the importance of free play for human development Play is Therefore a Basic Human Right * J. Drew Lanham - People have fought and died for the right of others to play * It is not a luxury; it is an essential part of being human * Dave Bindewald - In the face of suffering, our task is not to marginalize play, but to double-down on its importance. Jane McGonigal - Given that We are Wired for Play, How Can We Gamify Life? * Would probably still define work and play a little differently than she does (she says play is work we enjoy), but she is great at exploring ways to bring elements of play (voluntary, unnecessary obstacles) to work * What are some examples? * Quests to do chores * Tombstone Hold-Em * Crowdsourcing Research - Three Body Problem * However, they are still a means to an end. So What's Going On Here? If Play is Unnecessary, Why is it Such a Necessity? * On our next episode, the spiritual necessity of play Takeaways Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience, not just for children but also for adults. Playfulness and play have been present throughout history and across cultures, from ancient games to modern-day fashion and coding. Animals also engage in play, demonstrating the innate nature of playfulness. Play is a catalyst for human creativity and cultural achievements, shaping our society and civilization. Play allows for experimentation, exploration, and the development of new ideas and concepts. Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience. Bringing elements of play into other areas of life can lead to increased creativity, team building, and enjoyment. Games can be used to crowdsource solutions to complex problems. Sound Bites "Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience" "Animals play on various levels, demonstrating the innate nature of playfulness" "Playfulness is a major part of human culture and has shaped our creative and cultural achievements" "Energy and capitalism and growth, you know, these new areas and fields inventions come about really through play" "You know, can bypass our normal systems" "Play is not a luxury. It's an essential part of what it means to be human. It's a human right." CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ)

What wonderful games does Azerbaijan have to offer? Highlights include: - Surely Israel has more important things to do than listen to us... - Mark can't say 'Azerbaijan' - Would you rather play 'Hounds and Jackals' or '58 Holes?' - Mark also can't read numerals... - Backgammon players are held in very high regard... - Hang on, these are all the same wars as Armenia! - Turns out Bali isn't a country...

The Podcast is back for another series recap instant analysis, as the Orioles traveled down the beltway to split a series with Nats. In a wild two games that included a disappointing loss for the O's, parlayed into some incredible social media activity that led into a rubber match to remember, Baltimore righted the ship with a long extra innings win tonight. The guys get into it all - including tonight's win, Craig Kimbrel, the City Connects, David Rubenstein as Mr. Splash this coming weekend - and much more. Thanks as always for listening, and we'll be back at you very soon. Hosts: Jake Louque, Spencer Schultz, Eric Arditti Producer: Jake Louque Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Jimmy's Seafood, Fed Thrill Sunglasses, Black Eyed Susan Spices Follow the show on social: Twitter: @Exit52Podcast, @JumboSetPodcast IG: exit52podcast TikTok: exit52podcast

Cat and Pat are joined this week by special guest Liza Treyger! They swap nanny stories, Taylor Swift lyrics, and thoughts on Bravo shows (from several months ago). Liza graciously gives Swiftie bracelets to Cat and Pat and talks about the common malpractice of sexism in Backgammon. Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the breakup between the Disc Golf Pro Tour and UDisc before talking with Chess.com CEO and co-founder Erik Allebest about his love of disc golf and the company's decision to sponsor the season opener. The guys also discuss the VIP ticket sales at Worlds and look at how the Chess.com tournament is doing with ticket sales with two weeks to go until the event.(0:00) Separation of UDisc & DGPT(14:45) Erik Allebest of Chess.com(21:10) Sponsoring Disc Golf(27:55) Chess & Backgammon(30:00) Chess Controversis(32:40) Erik's Chess & DG Ratings(35:00) Thoughts on Allebest(41:10) Ticket Sales in Disc Golf

Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Gurke. Wir reden über ein Konzert im Café Glocksee, den Namen Gurke, rechts abdriften von Jugendlichen, Money Boy aufm Ruhrpott Rodeo, billige Provokation, die frühen Texte von Kool Savas, die Frage was man privat hören darf, anders als die feinen Pinkel sein, ein abgedrehter Musiklehrer, „Du bringst bestimmt Punk mit!“, Umzug nach Heusweiler mit anschließendem Kulturschock, die heiligen Narren, selbstzusammengeschusterter Style, Stacheldraht um die Springerstiefel, natural born Fanta Trinker, die französische Bier-Bombe, Slime & Kahlschlag im Juz Försterstrasse Saarbrücken, ein neu übergestülptes Gesamtpaket, das Buch „Wie alles anfing“ von Bommi Baumann, Jugendpfleger im Juz Heusweiler, Aufarbeitung der subkulturellen Szene im Saarland, die Band Sinalco Fluor S, das Fanzine Pläbeu, die Band Rudolfs Rache, Briefmarken mit Prittstift einschmieren, der aktive Teil der Szene hat sich nach den Chaostagen abgespalten, der Einfluß der italienischen Bands, die großartigen Tu-Do Hospital, Punk-Festival mit Spermbirds, „Du musst Dich entscheiden: Fußball oder Hardcore“, die großartigen Verbal Assault und ihre nicht unbedingt notwendige Reunion, 15 Stunden nach der Show nach Hause, die Abschieds-Party von Skeezicks mit im Pfälzer Wald, 1988 mit Rostock Vampires im Rauch-Haus, kurz nach der Wende mit Gorilla Biscuits im Eiskeller Leipzig, 1992 war die Luft raus, 16 neue unveröffentlichte Crowd of Isolated Stücke, über Armin reden, fast eine Split-LP mit NO FX, ständig grinsend bei Trust Issues, Texte als Reflektionsfläche, der inflationäre Gebrauch des Wortes DIY, keine Beamte im Saarland, Stress aufm Snapcase-Konzert 2003, Rennradfahren, Laufen & Yoga, „Wenn die Gondeln Trauer tragen“, Backgammon, uvm. Neue Songs für die Playlist: - Die zwei besten Songs aus dem Saarland: 2 Bad – Answer Machine / Steakknife – 2 Dollar Haircut - Ein Song, den Gurkes ganze Familie mag: Joes Strummer – Coma Girl - EIn Song bei dem er selbst singt: Crowd of Isolated – We all neeed a place

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take mailbag questions from email and the subscriber Discord about the 2024 season, disc sales, key storylines, and a whole lot more.Charlie's Backgammon (0:00)UDisc Price Increase (6:25)Over/Under (12:00)Converting Baseball Players (16:25)Best Courses to Add/Drop (21:20)Pick 'Em Leagues (31:40)Paige's Impact (36:45)Chess.com Partnership (41:30)Signing Mid-Level Pros (44:15)Future of Innova (49:00)Compelling 2024 Storylines (54:50)

David joins us from the Forever Bristol City podcast having only just chatted before Xmas we stat off as badly as we finished last time. Manning seems to be doing ok but the league form has faltered since our Boxing Day clash but everyone is rather pleased about the West Ham cup result, we chat Nigel Pearson and Pete comes up with yet another new segment that will probably prove as bad as all the others!The prediction league sees a clash between Banksy and Badly Drawn Watford plus Die Hard and John goes to Manchester with his Backgammon set. Carlos is quite pleased to be joint top and Justin isn't and carries on trying to predict scores that other have predicted.We finish off by getting to the bottom of the "Gun turrets on shopping centres" question which turn out to be neither gun turrets or shopping centres, we find what Robbie Williams tour manager may have put in your cake, we discuss possibly the best or worst away kit ever and Justin's "tourist attractions at away games" hits an all time low only saved by David's encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Bristol!!! COYH!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!& PDFNo club officials were insulted in the making of this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things all go a bit pantomime as we welcome Ian from 4000 Holes podcast to discuss phone holders, away game smash and grabs, inconsistency, reduced playing budgets, Venky's chicken farmers, Bank of India imposed financial restrictions, team and squad fitness and medical departments (including the very pleasing phrase “perma-crocked”, chastening results, January transfer window prospects, playing young players earlier than might be ideal. We ask how Jon Dahl Tomasson is getting on with the supporters and the ownership.The prediction league provides in musical repertoire than it does in predictive content, our recording order has gone out of sync and Pete forgets what day it is, Jarvis continues to eat the numbers thus reducing his scoring options and forcing the first use of VAR in the CRDNSYEPL (snappy title we think you'll agree) and the Backgammon set risks (Johns) life and limb in order to film a piece which reflects Blackburn's hole musical heritage! Justin's positivity continues and Carl's prediction is tainted by Ian “Dayglo” top (tax deductible apparently). COYH!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Ian Ball,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!& PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Jan Seven, Juandi Mata y Matt Cannon, además de a Rodrigo Cumbraos, para analizar toda la acción del fin de semana en la Premier League... Comenzando por el frenético partido que una vez más nos depararon Manchester City y Tottenham en el Etihad; continuando por el todavía más loco triunfo del Liverpool con cuatro golazos con los remontar y ganar al Fulham; el Arsenal, por su parte, reafirmando su liderato tras otra victoria contra el Wolverhampton; el Manchester United siendo expuesto por un Newcastle con medio equipo lesionado; el Aston Villa patinando pero todavía sacando un punto de Bournemouth; el Chelsea siendo el Chelsea pero logrando ganarle aun así al Brighton; las victorias de Everton, Burnley, Brentford y del mal gusto con el empate de West Ham y Crystal Palace; lo mejor de Championship; el sorteo de los grupos de la próxima Eurocopa 2024; actualidad del fútbol turco con un increíble caso de presuntas estafas a jugadores como Fernando Muslera, Emre Belozoglou o Arda Turan; respondemos a vuestras preguntas y mucho más.Apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/alineacionindebida¡Suscríbete al programa en tu plataforma favorita!¡Volvemos el Jueves!Sigue a Ander en Twitter: https://twitter.com/andershoffmanSigue a Jan en Twitter: https://twitter.com/donostistanbulSigue a Juandi en Twitter: https://twitter.com/MataJdSigue a Matt en Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattcannon97Sigue a Rodri en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RodrigoCumbraosSigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some short technical difficulties Pete says that he didn't think we hit the highs, or the lows of the Norwich game and Rich disagrees calling it the best and most complete 90 minute performance all the better for the quality of the opposition, Uncle Ron joins us to confirm his change of heart in relation to Jake Livermore but sees Hamer's performance and calmness as a reason why Bachmann should not get the shirt again. John Takanade joins us from Dubai where their winter is not quite Hull standard but still felt the warmth from the performance but raises concerns over the depth of the squad and potential injuries. and the AFCON coming up in January! Pete is impressed with Rajovic's hold up play, but John warns that it mustn't be at the expense of what he does inside of the penalty box (John even brings up Trevor Senior and Andre Gray as examples of strikers who worked hard but failed to hit the net enough).Jack joins us from the US with a sore throat which doesn't stop him acclaiming Ryan Porteous who put in a very solid performance following a good showing against Norwich (after that initial 25-minute period).John Parslow, taking a short afternoon break from Backgammon in order to watch the game and dance around the living room with his dad, and praises a cameo performance from Tom Ince who along with a defensive adjustment negated the threat of Hull's Jaden. Furthermore, John points out that another player enjoying an up turn in his performances – Kayembe may be lost for January with the upcoming AFCON tournament.Wendover is in a musical mood accompanied by Colin warmed by heated seats and 3 points and the fact that they are on the Watford FC website this evening. Greg points out the togetherness of the group and the part that Livermore is playing in proceedings before he and Colin give us a rendition of the new Ben Hamer song!!COYH!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Ian Ball,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!& PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the Goop Gift Guide and Actors on Actors lineup. I also have to know what the SAG strike wins were and whether or not the Golden Bachelor has been lying. Let's Catch Up! Kylie Jenner + Jennifer Lawrence: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/kylie-jenner-interviewed-by-jennifer-lawrence

In this author interview, I sit down with renowned mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy and talk about his newest book: Around the World in 80 Games. I LOVE games, as will be apparent in this interview. And I could not miss the chance to talk to a mathematician about how, for example, my Risk strategy has been all wrong. Links:Buy The BookWebsite Patreon Free TrialWestern Civ 2.0 Free TrialThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5553835/advertisement

"Today's international system is like a ship adrift during a pandemic. With the captain lost to the virus, and the most capable and conscientious members of the crew self-isolating in their cabins, the deck is now teeming with contagious megalomaniacs. Rather than collaborate, each thinks he knows how to steer the ship better than the admirals.” That is the cheerful first paragraph of Jason Pack's book Libya and the Enduring Global Disorder. Jason Pack is also a NATO Foundation Senior Analyst, co-host of the new Disorder podcast, and international man of mystery who was kidnapped twice in Syria, led wine tours in Georgia, is a backgammon champion and–most importantly–is a long time listener to Historically Thinking who can only be described as a super-fan. He's here to talk about his book, the ongoing disorder in Libya, how Historically Thinking changed his life, his new podcast, and Georgian wine. For Further Investigation Given its influence on Jason, you can't go wrong with listening to my conversation with Steele Brand (not a pseudonym) about the great Polybius of Megalopolis. Also very much related to this conversation is my conversation about "Empire and Jihad" with the late Neil Faulkner in Episode 240 (one of the most popular in the history of the podcast) and with Glenda Sluga in Episode 257 on the Congress of Vienna, titled "Inventing a New World Order." Jason Pack, "Libya's Chaos is a Warning to the World" Alexandra Sharp, "Mass Flooding Submerges Libya in Disaster" Lorenzo Rusconi, "Backgammon and the Meaning of Life"  The Georgian Wine House, importers to the United States of fine Georgian wines; and, once you're hooked, take a tour with the Birthplace of Wine Experience to see what "the wines of the Greeks, Romans, and ancient Near East tasted like". Or travel in your mind with Atlas Obscura's Guide to Georgia. Bake a khachapuri for a crowd  Visit Washington, DC, not for the monuments or museums, for its Georgian restaurant

We finally get to meet the legend that is Kev of "Where's Kev" fame and give him an official appointment! We hear about a chairman taking funds out of a club to fund his other enterprises!! Carlos has problems with the internet, Pete has problems with the name "Carlos" (there are too many apparently) and Justin seems to be having no problems with the prediction league this year - just wait til the last week of the season!!!John combines Backgammon and trampolining and Justin takes issue with Jarvis's backing music this week whilst Ben simply sounds devastated at the scores Jarvis keeps picking out!!Different day - same old nonsenseCOYH!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Ian Ball,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Skyla Rose,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Carl Clare,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!& PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backgammon, das klassische Brettspiel, hat eine lange und reiche Geschichte, die bis in die Antike zurückreicht. Wir sprechen mit Backgammon Coach, Buchautor und Kapitän der Deutschen Backgammon Nationalmannschaft Dirk Schiemannn über die Ursprünge, die Regeln und den Reiz von Backgammon.   Deutscher Backgammon VerbandWebsite von Dirk Schiemann     Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

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Chris and Kristie return the #BakeoffAU to talk to Natalie! In this episode, we discuss the importance of Backgammon, her commitment to Gold in baking, and the Womans Weekly birthday cake book.  Plus bonus content: Kristie helps out with a detailed Chicken Stuffing recipe!

Season 60, Episodes 188-191, Spoiler Level MS (Medium Spoilers) This week was a long run on sentence of soap opera drama and Stacy and Kathy have a lot to say about it all. From Taggert's heartbreak to Ned's memory loss, there is a lot to talk (more like rant) about. Thank you for listening to … Continue reading Ep 26: Season 60 Episodes 188-191 Backgammon is not sexy →

Kara Scott is a Canadian-born poker personality, host, presenter, commentator and player who has travelled the world with poker. After years of proving herself as both a poker player and presenter, in 2016, Kara became an 888poker Ambassador. In 2019, Kara partnered with 888poker to launch The Heart of Poker Podcast. Kara moved from Canada to the United Kingdom in 1999 and has been involved in the poker industry since the mid 2000's. She satiated her thirst for all things poker by writing a regular column for industry magazines while sharpening her personal poker skills. She pocketed her biggest single win in 2009 for a respectable $413,612 after finishing runner-up in the long-running Irish Poker Open. Another notable achievement came in the 2008 WSOP Main Event when she placed 104th out of 6,844 entrants. She hosted the very first live poker internet show called Poker Night Live in the mid-2000's, but her name became synonymous with the poker scene in 2010 when she co-hosted GSN's High Stakes Poker series. That job led to her joining ESPN's coverage team for the 2011 WSOP Main Event. Here is what you can expect on this week's show: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Reminiscing about old times 2:48 From the World Series of Backgammon to poker 4:50 Skinny dipping in the Bay of Monaco 12:13 Facing difficulties 14:22 Moving to Italy to indulge in the good things 17:18 Muay Thai - Always be moving forward 20:34 Chronic fatigue syndrome 22:02 The Poker Avenger 24:18 Playing poker on vibes 26:29 Getting over your fears 30:00 The art of interviewing 39:45 Getting the best out of others 44:32 Starting a podcast 47:30 What is in the future for Kara Scott ▬ Winning the Game of Life ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Check out other "Winning the Game of Life" episodes: ► https://www.youtube.com/c/WinningTheGameofLife Connect with Kara Scott: Twitter: @KaraOTR Instagram: @karascott Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates on social: Websites: https://www.wtgol.com Instagram: @wtgolpodcast @thedancates Twitter: @junglemandan Join Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=dan

Guest: Tom Hale, CEO of OuraWhen he was growing up, Tom Hale's family had pretty ordinary dinner-table conversations: What happened today, how was school, etc. But every day after dinner, Tom and his father would play backgammon, an experience that indirectly taught him a lot about business. Now the CEO of wearable health company Oura, he recalls that the game helped him understand risk-taking, strategy, pattern recognition, and more. Tom's father also insisted they play for money: “If I could win 20 bucks, I could go down to the store and get something. But when I lost, I felt the sting of it. That's the best teacher, because you're learning the preciousness of the decisions you make.”In this episode, Tom and Joubin discuss Tom's radio voice, games of chance and skill, vacation rentals pre- and post-Airbnb, “irritant” service fees, health tracking, the psychology of rebranding, the consumerization of healthcare, personalized medicine, the myth of the founder-hero, rowing machines, and the meaning of work.In this episode, we cover: Returning to the office (00:50) John Doerr and Macromedia (05:15) Post-dinner backgammon (08:01) Tom's past jobs and HomeAway (11:31) Competing against private startups (16:09) How Airbnb captured demand (18:55) Being acquired by Expedia (24:26) What Oura's smart rings do (26:13) Rebranding SurveyMonkey to Momentive (29:55) Leaving Momentive for Oura (31:54) Making the case for himself (34:59) The future of public health, data, and wearables (37:10) “Sleep is strategic” (42:32) Why Oura is an AI company (44:48) The health impact of a taxing job (47:16) Being a non-founder CEO (49:39) Working with people (53:38) What would be in a “working with Tom” doc? (54:52) Managing the psychology of a 10-year-old startup (56:48) Being there for family & colleagues (59:18) Who Oura is hiring, and what “grit” means to Tom (01:02:54) Links: Connect with Tom Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com  Learn more about Kleiner Perkins This episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Head down to the closet under the stairs and reach for the bottom of the pile of board games for the classics! Since May is officially Star Wars season, we focus on some of the great, classic Star Wars games that we have loved to play over the years. Jay and Shua try to get the highest spin as they channel the Force on Enjoy Stuff!   After Jay's review of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, tune in for a history of board games and a look at some of the greatest classic Star Wars games.    News Dark Horse Comics and Mattel are releasing a very cool Masters of the Universe art book Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves gets a digital release with bonus features Beetlejuice 2 is officially announced NASA found the juice to keep Voyager 2 going for 3 more years! Kit Kat cereal is here! Gimme a break! Have you checked out the Gran Turismo trailer? David Tenant returns to Doctor Who for 60th Anniversary Return of the Jedi hits #4 at the box office   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying When Jay's power goes out, he gets to dig into a book. The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood by Sam Wasson tells some stories about one of the most classic eras of Hollywood and the drama around it. Shua is deep into season 2 of the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. He describes it as a ‘fantasy steam-punk', which has a very unique feel.     Enjoy Games!    Board games have been around way longer than you realize. But are some of those historic games still being played? First we look back at some of the oldest games in human history that are still being played today. Dice has definitely been around the longest, dating all the way back to prehistoric times. But if you want something with an actual board, that would be the Royal Game of Ur, which has been played since 2650 BCE! Backgammon may no longer hold the title of oldest, but it sure has been around for a long time. There's even an annual, world-wide game award from Germany, called the Spiel des Jahres. One game a year has been picked as the best since 1978.    There's some great games that we grew up with that may not make it on the Spiel des Jahres list, but they were fun nevertheless. Classic, mainstream games like Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Mousetrap, Yahtzee, and more start our board game discussion with some nostalgia.    But it's Star Wars month, so we pick some of the Star Wars favorites from the last 46 years. From the original Escape From Death Star game to the heyday of Revenge of the Sith products, these classic games give us so many varieties of game play. Listen in to see if your favorites made the list.  Which board games do you Enjoy playing? What Star Wars games would you add to the list? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Fair and square” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com  

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more! Round One PIZZA - According to mobile pizza ordering app Slice, what ingredient saw the largest increase in orders by users in 2022 (up 8.9% from 2021)? GEOMETRY - How many degrees is each angle in an equilateral triangle? POP CULTURE - Which pop culture icons 1969 funeral saw over 20,000 mourners in attendance? MOVIES - Sharing a name with a first lady, what was the nickname of the Ford Mustang featured in the 1974 film Gone In Sixty Seconds? BAKING TERMS - What is the baking term for when (due to an over-mixed or over-risen dough or batter) a large air gap is produced between the crust and crumb of a baked good? FORMULA 1 - The first F1 race this season took place in what island country in Western Asia and is comprised of a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands? Round Two VOCABULARY - If something is coriaceous, it resembles or has the texture of what material? WORLD HISTORY - Supported by 172 countries, in which decade did the United Nations first propose promoting a temporary stoppage of war on a planetary scale (called a "global ceasefire")? BOARD GAMES - How many triangles are on a backgammon board? POP CULTURE - In 2007, Nicolas Cage bought a house in Rhode Island during a stop on his quest for locating what treasure? AVIATION - U.S. Aviator Lawrence Burst Sperry who passed away in 1923 has attracted suggestions of being the founder of the mile high club due to his invention of what flight aid? FARMING - Popular in both industrial and domestic settings, what is the term for the activity of rearing worms to be used in composting? Rate My Question BEER - While at University in 1954, former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, set a Guinness World Record for drinking what imperial measurement of beer in 11 seconds? Final Questions TECHNOLOGY - "The White Dot" is a technological phenomenon in televisions manufactured from 1940's-70's which displays a lingering dot on the screen for up to a minute and is caused by the discharge of what technological component? LITERATURE - What same three words are in the titles of biographical books about Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Ben Hogan, Benjamin Franklin, Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Spock? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 29nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 30rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie's Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Monocle 24's Laura Kramer speaks to Andrew Selby, UKBGF board member and backgammon tournament director.

Brett and Jimmy discuss their thoughts on several current tennis players, the results of the Genesis Open golf tournament, and answer some listener questions.   Sponsor: Indeed - visit Indeed.com/CONNORS to start hiring now Follow us on- Twitter- @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors IG- @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a point in our lives when we're told it's time to grow up and stop playing games. To move away from the trivial pursuits of childhood and get serious about how we spend our time. But what if that advice is wrong? What if games are actually one of the best ways to spend our time and one of our best opportunities to learn about our world and even ourselves? Why are games so embedded in the human experience and how should we think about them as part of our own lives? That's the topic of our discussion today with author Oliver Roeder. Oliver is a senior data journalist at the Financial Times who has also written for the Wall Street Journal, FiveThirtyEight, and the Economist. He is also the author of “Seven Games” – a book about the history and culture of seven of the most popular games in the world today: checkers, chess, go, backgammon, poker, scrabble, and bridge. Show notes, a transcript, and links from this episode are at: http://reconsidering.org/episodes/31

We examine the medieval Book of Games, King Alfonso of Spain's 1283 book about chess, dice games, and board games like Backgammon. There are rich insights here into medieval and modern board games – their types, challenges, wisdom, and benefits. Yay for history!

Our guests this week are Jim Pasko, and his son Dan. Jim has been one of the best backgammon players in the world for 40 years, and together with his son Dan they have been very successful as sports bettors, primarily focused on prop bets. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of gamblers, Jim and Dan Pasko[00:35] Does Jim still play backgammon?[03:17] Studying backgammon before bots, taking risk[09:33] Cheating stories from The Cavendish, scams, magnetic dice[17:06] Sport betting[19:36] Jim and Dan's background in math[23:29] Betting football and nba props, increasing market efficiency[26:37] Solving problems for other bettors, combinatorics[29:12] Erosion of edges as markets change and evolve[32:42] SouthPointCasino.com[33:36] BlackjackApprenticeship.com[34:20] VideoPoker.com/gwae[35:22] Unabated.com[35:58] How to contact Jim and Dan [37:15] Backgammon, learning curves, Stu Ungar[41:51] Bomb pots[49:06] Recommended; The Great on Hulu, The Duke, Good Will Hunting, TombstoneSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:"The Great" http://Hulu.com/series/the-great"The Duke" http://Mubi.com/films/the-duke-2020"Good Will Hunting" http://Miramax.com/movie/good-will-hunting"Tombstone" http://Imdb.com/title/tt0108358/

Without kids in the house, Johnjay is learning about traditional leisurely activities for life after they flee the big ol' nest. Ah yes, the circle of life. Backgammon today, Early Bird Jell-O in the cafeteria tomorrow. (JK ITS JUST THE BOARD GAME) just put away the dentures and I'll believe you.. KIDDING. SORRY. Today on the show, aside from BINGO and Crafts day, Kyle's daughter ADDY turned 8 years old over the weekend and they went horseback riding! Also, we got some major TV TALK and GBG updates for you. Plus, it's an ALL NEW Missed Connections!! All of this and so much more today on Johnjay & Rich.

Our guest this week is Norman Zadeh. Norman is a former mathematics professor, and longtime gambler. He wrote one of the first math based poker books back in 1974. He has been a winning gambler at backgammon, poker, and sports betting.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Norman Zadeh[00:39] Norman's gambling background, poker, backgammon[04:41] Writing a poker book[07:15] Does Norman still play backgammon?[08:48] Superstition, cosmic unconsciousness [11:35] Sports betting, handicapping[13:49] Modeling baseball[16:46] Handicapping basketball[20:13] Investing, trading in the stock markets[21:35] Opportunities to make money with math[23:58] Writing software, writing songs[26:11] Analyzing backgammon in the 1970s, brute force, XG[31:40] Kyle Larsen story[33:00] Investing versus betting[37:44] https://SouthPointCasino.com[38:32] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com[39:01] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae[39:55] Norman's books[42:39] Norman's investing competition[51:20] Recommended: The Master Mechanic by I.G. Broat, Risk of Ruin Podcast episode “The Audacity of Help” education in math or computer scienceSponsored Links:https://SouthPointCasino.comhttps://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttps://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:https://Financial-competitions.comBooks by Norman Zadeh - https://amzn.to/3oD52o5Recommended:The Master Mechanic by I.G. Broat - https://amzn.to/3PvKh98https://Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692

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