Podcasts about Chess

In the 1,009th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway sits down with Albert Cheng, the Chief Growth Officer of Chess.com. Poker may experience a boom among chess players as a popular chess website with millions of daily users launched a poker site and training program. Gambit, launched by Chess.com, is a free-to-use poker software where players can play against bots, friends, and other online users. They can also be walked through the basics of the game, take poker strategy lessons, and track their poker stats. Gambit is specifically aimed at helping new players become introduced to the game without having to lose money or be pushed in-app purchases. "Here's what it is: a poker site built for learning," Chess.com Chief Growth Officer Albert Cheng said in a May blog post. "No real-money gambling. No rake. Just the parts of the chess playbook that have made it work for millions of people, applied to poker." Gambit, which is available on desktop as well as iOS and Android, will be immediately familiar to Chess.com users as the two share the same interface and graphics. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:30 | Albert Cheng joins the show 01:11 | Who is Albert Cheng? 03:00 | Parallels between poker & chess 04:57 | How did you learn poker? 06:41 | How did Gambit come about? 10:10 | Not real money 16:30 | Getting new people into the game 19:09 | Alexandra Botez & the Gambit Cup 23:20 | Might other games be coming to Gambit? 25:30 | Quick hitter questions 27:00 | What can we do to grow poker? 28:25 | Grandmasters movie  29:40 | Hellmuth book giveaway

Lost Piece Exercise: The audio will tell you the position of most of the pieces on the board. Can you work out where the missing piece is meant to be? To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 4R1R1/1R6/7R/3R4/R4R2/2q5/7R/1R3R2 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour-long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30 am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approximately 200 young chess players representing 36 libraries will be participating in the Inter-Library Chess Tournament taking place at the Peninsula Room, Kenilworth Racecourse, with many hailing from under-resourced communities. There will also be a Chess-to-STEM component through a partnership with the Schools Turnaround Foundation (STF), where 30 promising learners could be provided with a full year of maths tutoring in 2027. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Corvell Cranfield, CEO of School Turnaround Foundation and Director of Education and Operations for Education without Borders. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of a touring musician can involve a considerable amount of down time. There's travel, checking into the hotel, sound check, the show, and some schmoozing, but that leaves many hours in the day for maddeningly difficult hobbies. Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen and an acclaimed solo career has poured a lot of time into learning chess and, while not on the road, building his own boards. He goes into great detail on both pursuits in order to lull you to sleeptime. Hamilton also fills us in on how various musicians and philosophers would do as chess competitors but if you want to hear his appraisal of Andrew Bird and Sartre versus the hardcore speed chess guys in Washington Square.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping

Chess players know where they want the game to be three moves from now. In this episode, Brandon shows you how to run discovery the same way. The goal is to guide prospects toward a solution they arrive at on their own, instead of interrogating them with generic scripted questions.In this episode, you'll learn:The Checklist Trap: Why scripted discovery questions get you surface-level answers and stalled deals.Don't Jump to the Demo: What to do instead when a prospect tells you their problem.The 5-Question Chain: Cause, timeline, cost, impact, and "What happens if nothing changes?"Connect the Dots: Why prospects believe conclusions they reach themselves, and question the ones you hand them.Your 3-Step Game Plan: Three changes to make on your very next discovery call.Key quote:"Great discovery doesn't lead to a sales pitch. It earns one."RESOURCES & LINKS

Geo Perez and Myles Toe are joined by stand-up comedian Dave Temple and Geo's brother Michael Perez on On The Gate to break down medical horror stories, AI stealing jokes, and foreign travel secrets.In This Episode:Medical Horrors & Doctor Visits: Geo details his wildly uncomfortable prostate exam stories, while Dave Temple breaks down why he avoids doctors, out-of-shape physicians, and Big Pharma.PR vs. DR & Travel Secrets: The crew compares Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, tax-haven relocations, foreign animal rescues, and anonymous "intimacy hotels" in the DR.AI, CCWs, & Tech Overreach: Dave discusses carrying a concealed weapon during traffic stops, Flock cameras falsely identifying citizens, and how AI is stealing comedians' material.Culture, Gyms & Religion: Michael reveals how he became the "clean" Perez brother, gym pickup culture, and a breakdown of whether modern kids choose celebrities over religion.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 9/28/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 7pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, The Regz, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Allie MaeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/defaultprogammer/Myles ToeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/myles_toe/See 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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Illegal Move Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. Somewhere in there, a player will make an illegal move but the game will continue anyway. Find the illegal move. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. Re1 Nd6 6. Nxe5 Be7 7. Bf1 Nxe5 8. Rxe5 O-O 9. d4 Bf6 10. Re1 Re8 11. c3 Rxe1 12. Qxe1 d6 13. Bf4 Bf5 14. Nd2 c6 15. Nf3 Qc7 * Answer at the end of the episode.

The Adult Improver series returns to spotlight another guest who has benefited from chess and improved significantly at the game. Chess was recommended to Leah Brown as a healthier outlet for a mind that, in Leah's words, tends to “torture itself.” Leah began playing tournaments less than two years ago and already has a peak rating of over 1600 USCF. In our conversation, Leah shares the training approach that has helped propel these gains, including: A lot of OTB chess with comprehensive review A heavy reliance on books, particularly those by IM Jeremy Silman A painful adjustment to 1. e4 openings that will hopefully provide long-term benefits Leah also highlights the importance of finding a friendly chess community in Massachusetts and shares the story of beating a GM in a simul. Tune in to hear the rest of this inspiring story. 0:00- Intro Links Mentioned:  Perpetual Chess Patreon Spotify Adult Improver Playlist Website Form to be considered as an adult improver guest 1:45 Meet Leah Brown 2:39 How chess became a healthy outlet Mentioned: BIllerica Chess Club https://billericachess.42web.io/?i=3 FM Sandro Safar https://lichess.org/coach/Sandro970 The Real Paul Morphy by FM Charles Hertan 5:08 Finding a welcoming OTB chess community 7:11 Getting serious about improvement 10:28 Jeremy Silman and learning through chess books 15:28 What fueled Leah's rapid rating gains? 20:42 Lessons learned the hard way and switching to 1. e4 31:38 Rating goals and the ambition to earn a title 35:34 Advice for adult improvers 37:09 The role chess plays in Leah's life 40:31 Beating a GM in a six-hour simul game  Mentioned: GM Nadia Kosintseva 45:25 Closing Advice for Navigating the Chess Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tight end Isaiah Likely addresses the media Tuesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to build a sustainable career as a performer? In this episode, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Chris Killik for a warm, funny and refreshingly candid conversation about life in the performing arts. From memorable auditions and unexpected career opportunities to versatility, vocal health and the lessons that only come from experience, Chris shares stories from a career spanning musical theatre, Shakespeare, television and stages across Europe. They also explore how our priorities can shift over time, what it means to truly understand your voice, and why sometimes the most important career moments are the ones you never planned for. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  0:44 What makes a good audition experience?  1:44 Auditions gone wrong 5:49 Chris' journey into performing arts  9:29 What did higher education not teach you? 11:45 What does it mean to be versatile?  16:28 The vocal crash 26:57 Performing in the UK Vs Europe  31:16 Setting up The Educated Voice 35:30 Performing and being a Dad 38:20 The remainder of 2026  About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Royal Academy of Music Mary Hammond Jack Shepherd  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable ToolboxPhysio Ed Chris Johnson Vocal Coach Jeremy Ryan Mossman Tom Burke Anne Marie Speed Maureen Scott  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.263 The Creative Juggler: Singer, Songwriter and Teacher  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.197 Backing Adele and Beyond: The Art and Craft of Backing Vocals  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed  Associated Studios   ABOUT THE GUEST  Theatre credits include:Freddie Mercury inFriday Night Fever!(O2 Arena);Wish You Were Dead(National Tour);How to Build a Better Tulipand Return to the Forbidden Planet(Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Redemption Roomand Iconfidant(Online);Andrew Lloyd Webber Gala(European Tour);Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dreamand Much Ado About Nothing(Park Theatre); The Wind in the Willows(Kew Gardens); Private Lives(Playhouse Theatre, Stockholm); Chicago(City Theatre Stockholm);Jesus Christ Superstar(Turku City Theatre, Finland); The Hired Man(Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere); Love Story(Duchess Theatre); Ash(Arcola Theatre);Sail Away(Lost Musicals, Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells); Closer Than Ever(Cheltenham Playhouse); Closer(Helsinki Fringe) and Merrie England(Finborough Theatre). Concert credits include:Backing Singer for Elton John's Concert for Diana(Wembley Stadium) and Chess in Concert(Royal Albert Hall). Recording credits include:12 Tenors; Love Story(the musical); and his own original music, of which his debut song 'Who Will You Burn For?' reached no. 3 in the iTunes charts. Vocal Coaching Alongside performing, Christopher is a vocal coach who has studied a wide range of vocal methodologies over the years, weaving together the best of each into a rich, multifaceted approach to teaching singing. He previously founded The Educated Voice, a company that ran five-day intensive courses across Scandinavia, bringing over top West End vocal teachers to deliver cutting-edge training in voice technique to international students. He now runs his own vocal coaching practice from his studio in Walthamstow, London.  Website Instagram: @christopherkillik 

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 c5 4. Bh3 * Answer at the end of the episode.

As Jo grapples with the ramifications of her melding with Boudicca, Jet decides to put a little scheme into action. She's out here playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. Hmm. Come to think of it, I don't think playing chess during a checkers game would work that well. Uhh, well, no time for that right now, there's the yellow sign to worry about!Cast:  Collateral – MaddieBinary – DotEris – ShannonJet - CydContinuity Editor- DotEditor/Producer- CydGamemaster/Executive Producer – EricIntro Music by SynthezxOutro Music by Austin MillerBackground Music by Machinima SoundSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/restingglitchface for behind the scenes clips and early episode releases!

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: kn6/p7/PP6/K7/8/8/8/8 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

This video features two 5+3 games with very different challenges. After a quick London System game, the second turns into a lesson in managing serious time pressure, with less than 30 seconds on my clock while my opponent still has more than three minutes. We'll look at practical ways busy adult amateurs can simplify decisions, manage the clock, and continue playing good chess when time is running out.

This sermon explores the doctrine of God's providence through the narrative of Joseph in Genesis 50, emphasizing that God orchestrates events to accomplish His will even amidst human failure and suffering. The central message asserts that God preserves what is a priority to Him, including His creation, His Word, His people, and the redemption plan centered on Christ. By using the metaphor of a chess game, the teaching illustrates how God sees multiple moves ahead, placing individuals in specific circumstances to fulfill His divine purposes, such as Joseph's rise to power to save many lives. The tone is pastoral and reassuring, encouraging believers to trust in God's wisdom and care rather than relying on their own understanding or demanding immediate comfort. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a surrender of personal control, affirming that God's providential care is sufficient for those who trust in His sovereign plan.

They Live, True Meaning of Coyote Ugly, Chess on Duolingo and Raygun

In this episode, Frosty and Wavey are joined by Clark of Chillin' in the Party and Husky Hokage of Victory road to talk about Wolverine's back and forth criticisms, Nintendo's dubs and Kojima finding a home at Xbox!Follow us across the web!⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠

Trump's high-stakes China summit with Xi Jinping proves actions speak louder than words in DC today. Annie Frey unpacks the multi-level geopolitical chess match between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as the two leaders face off in Washington. While the mainstream media whines about a lack of press access and pomp, Trump quietly secures America's strategic interests, holds Iran accountable, and puts America First. Plus, we take a hard look at the radical shift of the Left, from the cultural destruction of "Woke 2.0" to the absolute absurdity of Seattle's new law protecting infinite perceived genders. Highlights from today's full broadcast: • Hour 1: Annie breaks down the Trump-Xi summit, explaining why Trump's unapologetic, hardline policies are the ultimate masterclass in dealing with our biggest global adversary. • Hour 2: "The B or Not the B" returns! We expose Seattle's insane new "infinite genders" legislation and discuss the Democrats' rapid descent into socialism and cultural decay. • Hour 3: Libby and Amee from the Lutheran Elementary School Association (L.E.S.A.) join the studio for a hilarious and highly competitive round of Xs and Os. Plus, the ultimate relationship debate: do men need love or respect more? Don't miss a single minute of the straight-talking truth. Subscribe to the podcast, leave a five-star review, and stream the full episode now! Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #Trump #ChinaSummit #ConservativeNews #TheAnnieFreyShow #XsAndOs

Squaring off at this weekend's national school chess champs is a team from a tiny Otago school. Macandrew Bay School on the Otago Peninsula has around 140 students. Its year six team beat off tough competition to represent the region at the national interschool chess champs in Auckland. Principal Nic Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

Welcome to the Friday insight. This is Part 6 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. The brain wants to filter our thinking down to a "point". Breaking through and beyond 1800 is in large part about resisting that. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

Welcome to the Friday insight (on Thursday this week because we're catching up). This is Part 4 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. Under pressure, our brains simplify the position for us before we even get a chance to think about it for ourselves. These "frames" affect so much of our thinking, and breaking through 1500 is about breaking those frames. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

Welcome to the Friday insight (on Thursday this week because we're catching up). This is Part 4 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. Conceptualization at 1200 is all about the short calculation. Here's the challenges of that and how to approach it. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

While Utah plays their first road game of the season, what does Iowa State have to do to move the ball on the Utes' aggressive and impressive defense? Jake Brend lays out the game of the chess. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on High on Home Grown, we welcome back a very good friend of the show, Jordan River, host of GrowCast! Jordan has been on the show before, so this isn't your typical interview where we sit down and run through a list of cannabis questions. Instead, we catch up with an old friend and end up talking about just about everything! We do, of course, discuss the upcoming US seed ban and what Jordan thinks it could mean for the American cannabis community, breeders and the wider industry. But from there the conversation heads in all sorts of directions. We get into Texas Hold'em poker, chess, coffee, the trauma inflicted on us by 80s movies, and plenty of other random topics that somehow seemed perfectly sensible at the time. Jordan also tells us about his new coffee brand, including his THC-infused coffee, and we talk about the idea of combining two of life's greatest pleasures: caffeine and cannabis! This is less of a formal interview and more of a proper catch-up between friends. There's cannabis, but there's also poker, chess, coffee, movies, business, nostalgia, the changing US legal landscape and plenty of completely unexpected tangents. If you've listened to Jordan's previous appearances on High on Home Grown, you'll know exactly what you're in for. If you haven't, this is a great introduction to one of our favourite conversations to have when the microphones are switched on. A relaxed, funny and wide-ranging conversation with a good friend of the show. Grab a coffee, settle in and enjoy the ride!

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/2R5/4pk2/3rN1p1/3P4/6P1/3n2K1/8 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson Checkmate is a former Alabama State Trooper and U.S. Air Force Veteran that has become a master motivator, mentor, speaker, and founder of the non-profit organization Be Someone, Inc. Through chess, he teaches young people critical thinking skills, leadership, self-control, and nonviolent conflict resolution. His message is that "Brains Beat Bullets. Think it out; don't shoot it out. Make your next move your best move." His mission is to stop the acceleration of crime and violence. He talks about some of the lessons kids can learn from chess and how they apply to real life. His book "One Move at a Time: How to Play and Win at Chess and Life!" is a #1 Amazon best-seller. He is always giving back to the community. You can find out what events and opportunities are available at BeSomeone.org or connect with him on social media! https://besomeone.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinhudson/ Facebook: @OrrinHudson Instagram: @besomeoneonline Our Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@RealPowerFamily.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833)-233-6428

Illegal Move Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. Somewhere in there, a player will make an illegal move but the game will continue anyway. Find the illegal move. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. g3 Be7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O dxc4 7. Nc3 Nc6 8. Bxc6 bxc6 9. e4 Ba6 10. e5 Nd5 11. Nxd5 cxd5 *

Lost Piece Exercise: The audio will tell you the position of most of the pieces on the board. Can you work out where the missing piece is meant to be? To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/8/5r2/8/3k4/8/PP6/K7 b - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

After 200 episodes, The Chess Angle is making its next move. I explain why the show is shifting to a video-first format where I play games against fellow amateurs, talk through my thinking, and analyze the games afterward - with the wins, losses, mistakes, and everything in between becoming part of the learning process. Same philosophy, same focus on practical chess improvement, but a completely new way of doing it.

Jan Henric Buettner is a German entrepreneur, co-founder of Freestyle Chess alongside Magnus Carlsen, and a candidate for FIDE President. In his business career he has worked in technology, venture capital and hospitality.  In our interview, we discuss: The logistical problems some participants encountered at the Olympiad and Jan's own experience in Samarkand Why Jan believes chess still has vast untapped potential Whether Freestyle Chess can appeal to a wide audience Whether an outsider can defeat FIDE's establishment candidate What Jan considers chess's most undervalued commercial asset We also touch on lessons Jan has learned from his varied business career, the potential threats posed by AI, and why he believes chess is a great game to introduce to the next generation.

Episode #233 | Bears vs. Vikings: Who Wins the Chess Match? In Episode #233 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave, Ficky and Griffin preview a massive Week 2 clash: Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores. Can Caleb Williams handle a Vikings defense that blitzed 78% of the time last week, and does Minnesota's banged-up backfield (no Kyler Murray, no Jordan Mason) tip this one in the Bears' favor? The guys also cover the injury reports on both sides, react to Brian Flores calling Caleb a "superstar," break down the Vegas odds and their own bold predictions, and lay out their three keys to the game heading into Sunday's noon kickoff. Get the full scouting report, the trash talk, and the real fan breakdown before the Bears try to go 2-0. BEAR DOWN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida heads to Jordan-Hare to face Auburn's disguise-heavy defense, and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner breaks down why Aaron Philo's calm demeanor matters more than experience for his first true road start. Defensive coordinator Brad White explains why Florida's pressure numbers matter more than the sack total, and Myles Graham opens up about facing Byrum Brown and what the defense needs to clean up. Plus, WRUF's Kevin Winter joins to preview the matchup. #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, they shared their joy about an exciting time in Chicago sports that's currently headlined by the exploits of Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bears star Caleb Williams. What does this era compare to in Chicago sports history? Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy addresses the media Thursday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil and Phoebe are together on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle to take a look at what's to come in Week 2 of the NFL.They discuss why the Seattle Seahawks might be a little relieved about some injury news and which teams they have early concerns about this season.Plus, they make their picks for some of the big games coming up this weekend and we hear about Josh Allen's fear of spiders!-•You can watch the NFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here:www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Inside The Huddle is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933936/inside-the-huddle•You can listen to Inside The Huddle on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Inside The Huddle".•For all the latest NFL news, head to www.skysports.com/nfl•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

PJ talks psychology with our Traitors superfan and best body language expert Órla O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Low, a senior college football writer for On3Sports, joined Sports Talk. Low previewed No. 7 LSU's SEC showdown at No. 8 Ole Miss. He shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Mississippi, the chess match between Coach Kiffin and Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding, and the elite talent on both rosters.

Chris Low, a senior college football writer for On3Sports, joined Sports Talk. Low previewed No. 7 LSU's SEC showdown at No. 8 Ole Miss. He shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Mississippi, the chess match between Coach Kiffin and Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding, and the elite talent on both rosters.

In this episode of The Setting Trick, I sit down with Alessandro Calmanovici, the founder of Bridge Tricks, a site that became a big part of my own bridge learning. His name rang a bell the first time I found it. He appears in Double Dummy, the film I made at the 2012 World Junior Championships, winning imps on each of the last four boards to scrape into the knockout.We dig into suit combinations and how a solver changes the way you think, the Survivor streaks that have players like Giovanni Donati obsessed, and the Bidding Architect that turns your own system into flashcards. Alessandro built all of it around a full time job and a new baby. We also get into why he thinks the game needs a better public image.__________________________________________________Key Highlights

For more than five decades, Larry Hodges has been a driving force in table tennis, as a player, coach, author, and advocate for lifelong athletic participation. He began playing at age 16, started coaching before turning 20, and went on to become one of the most influential coaches in U.S. table tennis history, helping develop more than 250 national junior champions and co-founding the Maryland Table Tennis Center, one of the nation's premier training programs. A member of the U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame and recipient of the sport's Lifetime Achievement Award, Larry has also authored thousands of articles and dozens of books, sharing his passion for the game with generations of athletes. Now in his 60s and still competing at a world-class level, Larry is a powerful example that skill, fitness, and competitive spirit can continue to thrive well into later life. Visit him at www.TableTennisCoaching.comSend us Fan Mail

Danny Rensch joins us today for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the hidden layers of his life—from the extreme world of high-control groups to the high-stakes battleground of global chess. We explore his upbringing inside the Church of Immortal Consciousness, breaking down the strange reality of "The Village," channeled trance rituals, and the psychological mechanisms that draw people into cults. Danny opens up about surviving abuse, finding purpose through intense adversity, and his eventual escape. Welcome to Camp!

In matching outfits, Stassi and Taylor break down the chess match that is reality TV fashion. Speaking of fashion, Stassi says no to looking basic at F1 and says to lean into tennis core for the US Open. Plus, Taylor spirals over Baby Beau not hitting a milestone, Stassi offers a comforting (and hilarious) perspective on Capricorn babies, and the two officially bunker shame Billionaires after uncovering the questionable underground doomsday shelters. As it turns out, they'd rather succumb to the apocalypse than spend it inside with a tacky, liver-shaped underground pool. Thank you to our sponsors!Dose: Visit dosedaily.co/STASSI or enter STASSI to get 35% off your first subscriptionHiya: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/STASSINutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter code STASSIProgressive: Compare car insurance quote with rates from other companies at Progressive.comQuince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does a failed 19th-century Chinese civil exam and one of the deadliest wars in history have to do with how we hire, educate, and test people today? In this EconTalk conversation, Russ Roberts and education expert Daisy Christodoulou trace a surprising thread from the Taiping Rebellion through Britain's Northcote-Trevelyan reforms, Samuel Pepys's naval exams, and Macaulay's belief that a hard exam on anything--even alchemy or the Cherokee language--reveals the best minds. Christodoulou dismantles that idea with evidence that skills are stubbornly domain-specific: chess masters, surgeons, even Steven Spielberg couldn't simply transfer their brilliance elsewhere. Along the way they wrestle with meritocracy, why bureaucracies fail without feedback, and whether great teachers must resist irony. A rich, wide-ranging discussion that will change how you think about testing and expertise.

Send us Fan MailBrooke Buckner and John Lucian Goins (JLG) join King of the Court LIVE from Cary, North Carolina!Brooke breaks down the roller coaster MLP season, going from one of the lowest moments of her career in Austin to an incredible turnaround in New York. She also talks singles, the new pickleball ranking system, playing in North Carolina, and the brutal MLP-to-PPA schedule.Then JLG joins the show fresh off another MASSIVE win over Ben Johns. We get into exactly why his game matches up so well against Ben, the evolution of pro pickleball singles, his goals for the rest of 2026, the new world ranking system, and what he's expecting from the Slice next season.Plus, we learn about JLG's other obsession: chess. Is losing a chess match actually worse than losing in pickleball?Subscribe to King of the Court for more pro pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the PPA Tour and MLP.00:00 – Brooke Buckner joins KOTC 00:56 – The Dallas Flash's brutal Austin event 01:51 – How the team turned its season around 02:43 – Brooke's experience at MLP New York 04:05 – Getting traded and breaking out in MLP 05:26 – PPA Cary & singles 06:45 – Playing a hometown tournament 07:30 – Brooke's love-hate relationship with singles 07:45 – Thoughts on the new ranking system 08:19 – Should there be a week off between MLP & PPA? 08:56 – JLG joins the show 09:38 – JLG's upcoming doubles matchup 10:17 – BEATING Ben Johns 10:56 – Why JLG matches up well against Ben 11:38 – How pro singles strategy is changing 12:15 – The importance of getting to the net 13:01 – How to actually pronounce JLG's name 13:53 – JLG reveals the weakest part of his game 14:43 – Goals for the rest of 2026 16:07 – JLG reacts to the new ranking system 17:37 – Pickleball rankings, seeding & qualifiers 18:26 – JLG's next singles matchup 19:18 – The mixed doubles partner drama 21:01 – JLG's rise at only 18 years old 21:47 – The story behind JLG's famous sweatbands 23:55 – Does JLG trash talk? 24:54 – The future of the Slice 26:18 – Is JLG single?! 26:56 – How good is JLG at chess? 28:23 – Pickleball drama & social media 29:52 – The biggest beef in pickleball 30:43 – JLG's mom joins the conversation 32:05 – How JLG would beat Chris Haworth 33:22 – What makes Chris Haworth so difficult 34:49 – Traveling the PPA Tour with his mom 37:02 – Chess loss vs. pickleball loss 37:42 – JLG's tennis background 38:22 – Final thoughts & outroWebsite: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/joinCode “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.comNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfNEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotcInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --Support the show

Officer Wayne James studied criminal justice and psychology in college, always knew he wanted to work in law enforcement, and has spent four years as a correction officer at Nassau County Correctional Center — building a firsthand understanding of prison politics, inmate behavior, and the specific daily reality of what life inside a county correctional facility actually looks like from the officer managing it. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what his upbringing gave him that protected him from going down the wrong path, what working inside Nassau County Jail really looks like, what prison politics and the culture behind slashings actually involve, what the difference between working with male and female inmates actually requires of an officer, and what building genuine respect from inmates actually looks like from the person who has to do it every single shift. _____________________________________________ #correctionalofficers #nassaucounty #truecrimestories #prisonguard _____________________________________________ Connect with Wayne James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officer_waynejames/ Buy his Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Perception-Wayne-Daion-James/dp/B0H2X48VBT?tag=smgglusdsadts-20&ref=&adgrpid=195855865845&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=812900394363&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2786760930931149643&hvqmt=a&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016137&hvtargid=kwl-2484167636399&hvext=373771806062&hvcampaign=23946688003&hydadcr=17332_13842016_2502554&mcid=&hvocijid=2786760930931149643--&hvexpln=0&language=en_US _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Officer Wayne James 00:33 Growing Up in a Two-Parent Household 01:47 Martial Arts and Discipline 02:17 The Importance of Structure 02:58 Early Dream of Law Enforcement 04:07 Degrees in Sociology and Pre-Law 05:48 Applying Education on the Job 07:14 Balancing Professional Distance and Respect 08:38 Sharing Personal Background with Inmates 10:32 The No-Snitching Trap 13:02 Defining Snitching vs. Self-Preservation 14:56 The Cost of Not Taking a Deal 15:56 Discovering Snitches in Jail 16:29 Path to Corrections 17:24 Starting at Age 28 18:52 Nassau County Correctional Facility Overview 20:55 One Person Per Cell Policy 21:00 Safety Benefits of Single Cells 23:26 Countering the Buddy System Argument 25:16 Classification Issues in Prisons 27:21 Building More Prisons vs. Reform 28:29 Open Dorms and Gladiator School 29:51 The Culture of Slashing 31:05 Prison Politics and Rules 33:31 Psychology of Claiming Phones 34:18 Why Not More Phones? 36:34 Awaiting Trial and Conviction Rates 37:31 Court Accuracy in Bail Decisions 38:56 Genuinely Bad People 39:59 Encounter with an MS-13 Leader 41:21 Interacting with Violent Offenders 42:24 Fear and Self-Defense 43:52 Officers Killed by Inmates 45:07 Power Trips and Bad Officers 47:44 Female Officers Supervising Males 50:55 Female Inmate Charges and Behavior 52:00 Evil in Women vs. Men 53:39 Wrongful Convictions and Evil Acts 54:13 Central Park Five and Prison Trauma 55:29 Shower Safety and Surveillance 56:33 Need for Standardized Prison Operations 58:03 Overtime and Officer Safety 59:04 Why Not Hire More Staff? 59:55 Pay and Overtime Addiction 01:01:19 Consequences of Refusing Overtime 01:01:44 Notable Inmates: Nicki Minaj's Brother and Fentanyl King 01:03:43 Respectful Dangerous Inmates 01:05:11 Sharing Meals with Inmates 01:07:12 Chess and Double Homicide 01:08:31 Everyone Is One Accusation Away 01:10:45 Talented Inmates and Narrow Minds 01:13:30 Learned Helplessness and the Doll Test 01:15:45 Historical Oppression and Inferiority 01:16:50 Parenting as the Root Solution 01:18:12 Challenges of Single Parenting 01:20:15 Leaving Corrections for Policing 01:21:47 Inmate vs. Incarcerated Individual 01:24:29 Parenting as the Overall Solution 01:25:59 Should Police Work Corrections First? 01:27:43 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Air Week: September 7-13, 2026 Ike Turner One of Rhythm & Blues' greatest innovators was also one of its most notorious personalities. Ike Turner was born in the same place that the blues was born, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in Clarksdale in 1931. He learned boogie woogie piano was the legendary Pinetop Perkins and soon taught himself how to play guitar. His band, The Kings Of Rhythm, recorded what some would come to name as the “first Rock n' Roll Record” with “Rocket 88” in 1951. The Chess label called them “Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats,” but it didn't matter, Ike Turner's stamp is all over that groundbreaking record, which was based on Jimmy Liggins' 1948 R&B classic, “Cadillac Boogie.” From there, Turner became a talent scout for both Sam Phillips at Sun Records and The Bihari Brothers at RPM Records. He played behind Howlin' Wolf, Little Milton, Elmore James, Otis Rush and many others while also releasing his own important sides. Matt The Cat sorts through the many record labels and incarnations of The Kings Of Rhythm on this week's “Juke In The Back,” as we honor one of music's most tragic, but important figures, the legendary Ike Turner. LISTEN BELOW

GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other top players. After achieving so much over the board, he has increasingly focused his attention on chess training and a community-focused website he co-founded, Chessivity.com. We discuss: The story behind Valentin's fast rise up the ranks after a relatively late start to tournament chess. The struggles he has observed that adult students have in developing consistent thought processes. The vision behind Chessivity, a website that aims to connect chess players and help them track and share their chess training. Stories from Valentin's chess career, including nearly beating Magnus Carlsen and cycling from Austria to Budapest to compete in the Chess Olympiad. This was a very insightful conversation with lots of good stories and practical chess advice. 0:00- Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/CHESS.  03:05 GM Dragnev's rise up the ranks Mentioned: The Art of Planning in Chess by GM Neal McDonald https://www.amazon.com/Art-Planning-Chess-Move/dp/071349025X 12:14 Transitioning to Chess as a Career 15:31 Advice for Parents and Young Players 18:29 Coaching Adults vs. Kids 21:52 The Importance of Thought Process in Chess 26:53 The Birth of Chessivity 30:32 Integrating Chessivity with User Accounts Follow Ben here: https://chessivity.com/profile/bennyficial1 31:05 Future Features and User Feedback 33:11 Valentin's Chess Career Highlights 35:05 Playing Against Magnus Carlsen Check out the Sicilian game here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/european-team-championship-open/round-2/kLFgyBxS/QCqXtaGu 38:39 Training and Preparation Strategies 42:10 Working with Top Players 44:46 Balancing Coaching and Competitive Play 47:07 Misconceptions in Chess Improvement 52:22 Valentin tells the story of cycling from Austria to Budapest before competing in the Olympiad 56:03 Thanks to Valentin for joining! Find him on Chessivity: https://chessivity.com/profile/valentin Lichess coaches: https://lichess.org/coach/DrAgnevstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices