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Dead Butt Syndrome is News AF is News AF - December 31, 2024 Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson are back with another entertaining episode of News AF, where they dive into the week's most peculiar and amusing stories. News AF rings in 2024 with Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson tackling an eclectic mix of current events and pop culture topics. From birthday planning woes to chess dress codes, the trio dives into the bizarre and thought-provoking stories making headlines as the year comes to a close. The hosts explore a range of quirky topics, including: - The perils of planning a New Year's Eve birthday celebration - Magnus Carlsen's rebellious jeans-wearing incident at a chess tournament - The tragic fate of Sasquatch hunters on a Christmas Day expedition - A controversial Airbnb rental involving an adult film star's ambitious project - The ongoing debate over reclining seats on airplanes As the discussion unfolds, the hosts ponder the ethics of texting while driving, debate the merits of backwards walking as a health trend, and speculate on the future of cruise ship hygiene. Will Tyson's elaborate movie theater popcorn strategy catch on? Tune in for a lively start to the new year with News AF. 0:00 Intro 9:26 Sleeping In and Popcorn Obsession 18:18 Birthday Dilemma on New Year's 27:26 Chess Champion's Jeans Controversy 37:08 Sasquatch Seekers' Tragic Christmas Adventure 45:44 Cruise Ship Stomach Bug Outbreak 49:27 OnlyFans Star's Airbnb Controversy 58:28 Airplane Reclining Debate Heats Up 1:05:14 Sasquatch Image Creation Challenge Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news?Archive of News AFSubscribe to News AF on iTunesView the News AF ArchiveNews AF on YoutubeGroup AF Facebook Page Be sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Macron names François Bayrou as fourth French Prime Minister of 2024, Russia is reportedly nearing a deal with new Syrian leadership over military bases, Australia scrutinizes the visa applications of Israeli soldiers, McKinsey & Co.will pay $650M to settle an opioid marketing case, Amazon is the latest tech giant to make an inaugural donation for Pres.-elect Trump, While Trump taps Kari Lake to lead Voice of America, The FBI reportedly had 26 informants at the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, The UK's economy shrinks for a second consecutive month, A DNA study reveals the precise timing of human-Neanderthal mixing, and an Indian teen becomes the world's youngest chess champion  Sources: https://www.verity.news/

US officials say they're cautiously optimistic they can get Israel and Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal in the next month. It's not clear how President-elect Donald Trump will be able to follow through on pardons he has promised. A woman's been charged with threatening a health insurance company. Women are taking on two of the world's most valuable mining companies. Plus, an 18-year-old just became the world chess champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US government responds to reports of drones over New Jersey, Aussie parents charged for faking their kid had cancer, and an actor details the crappy gift he got from Russell Crowe. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris pulls ahead in the polls, in the race to be the US President.  And more, including: Foxtel is up for sale  Airline Rex owes creditors around half a billion dollars And the case of the Russian chess champion who poisoned her rival by putting mercury on one of the chess pieces Plus don't miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - simplifying private health insurance. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, we'll read the opening to “The Exploits and Triumphs, In Europe, of Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion.” It was published in 1859 and written by Frederick Milnes Edge, who was Morphy's secretary.  Paul Morphy, born in New Orleans in 1837, was considered the greatest chess player of his era. He was a child prodigy who learned to play chess simply by watching family members play. When he was only 9 years old, he was hailed as the best chess player in his city. This book describes Morphy's trip to Europe in 1858. After his triumphs in Europe, he was considered the unofficial World Chess Champion, as official championship tournaments were only held starting in 1886, almost thirty years later. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saed Madanat is 37 years old and started playing Chess when he was 4. He's been the Champion of Jordan on multiple occasions for age categories (under 12, under 16, under 20).He joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss his love for the game and also, what the future holds for the game of Chess.Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.Instagram: Producer Vandana/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Otago Chess club on Maitland St, Dunedin is the countries oldest incorporated society. One of it's newest members is Ukrainian Alex Nedyhalov. Alex left the Ukraine - escaping via occupied Crimea - after Russia invaded his town, and the food started running out. He ended up in Dunedin - where his mother has lived since 2008. Since arriving he's spent nearly every evening at the club, becoming the Otago chess champion. His goal is to train other players, and eventually set up a chess in schools programme... he shares his story with Jesse.

Lisa Lane (1933-2024) was an American chess player and 1959 U. S. Women's Chess Champion. She was also the first chess player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. For Further Reading: Lisa Lane, Chess Champion Whose Reign Was Meteoric, Dies at 90 QUEEN OF KNIGHTS AND PAWNS More Than Five Decades After Lisa Lane's Success, Equality Still Eludes Women in Chess  All Eyes Are on the Women This month we're celebrating the women who performed physical and mental feats in sports. They overcame societal barriers, personal struggles, and fierce competition to pursue their dreams of glory. We're talking about Athletes. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Lauren Willams, and Adrien Behn. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on a Nigerian chess champion, in New York, in an effort to reach a world record.

Second Chance Romance: Mark and Jill, Dirt Alert: Matt Lauer allegedly is one the comeback trail, BOOB TUBE BONANZA: "RuPaul's Drag Race," and we celebrate a local chess champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Rabbi Joshua talks at length with Anthony, a man our Street Outreach team worked with and helped get permanently housed. He has a pretty inspiring story, albeit difficult, which includes his incredible son winning chess tournaments while sometimes living in a motel with his dad. This is one you won't want to miss--and will want to share!www.friendsindeedpas.orgMusic in this episode:The Allman BrothersThe Uninvited

Are You Nurturing a Chess Champion? In this episode we are in conversation with Sagar Shah- International Master and the Co-Founder of worlds biggest chess platform - ChessBase. Sagar is a well known personality in the world of chess. He is a trainer, a chess journalist and a commentator. He also leads many inititives to raise fund for chess players as well as provide an infrastructure for them. Sagar has shared his views on the following with us in an attempt to help parents in supporting their child to become a champion: 1. How to understand the interest of the child in sports 2. Role of Child, Parent, Coach in making of a champion 3. What does an ecosystem in chess include 4. How to select the right coach for your child? 5. Investment required from parents of a chess champion 6. Importance of physical fitness as a chess player 7. Impact and skills developed because of Chess in your child 8. Parents approach towards wins and losses ⁠Partners in UpBringing⁠ is India's No. 1 parenting podcast run by ⁠Himani⁠ & ⁠Kalyani⁠, passionate mothers who are on an endeavor to unravel the secrets of mindful parenting. They connect with experts and inspiring parents to delve into the intricacies of discipline, schooling, holistic child development, instilling family values, cultivating positive habits, and tackling behavioral challenges with an aim to gain insights, updates on the latest scientific advancements in parenting and share invaluable advice.  - Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSavn  - Ranked as No.1 podcast in the parenting category on Apple Podcasts - Aug '2022-2023  Becoming parents is natural, but parenthood is not. So tune in, learn, grow and navigate the beautiful yet complex journey of nurturing happy & confident children. #ChessChampionParenting #StrategicParenting #ParentingTactics #ChessMindset #PartnersInUpbringing #ParentingStrategies #CheckmateChallenges #ChessParenting #WinningMoves #ChessChampionJourney #sagarshah #internationalchesschampion #internationalchampion #chessworld #chesstournaments #gukesh #praggs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/partnersinupbringing/message

076  Jennifer Shahade returns to the podcast! 2023 was a major one for her, and we discuss the major milestones of her year.If you're not familiar, Jennifer is a 2-time US Women's Chess Champion, author of 4 chess books (including the recent hit Chess Queens), and a long-time advocate of making the chess community a better place for women and girls.In this episode, we talk about:A recent, fun chess experience she's had on Jeopardy.Her new tactics book, Play Like a Champion, that features well-known women chess players (and why the book helps if you've only been doing online tactics.)The challenges she's faced by stepping down as head of the US Chess Women and leaving US Chess.A peek into Jen's next book, Thinking Sideways.More From Jen:Book: Play Like a ChampionBook: Chess QueensWebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

Spirit Airlines sends unaccompanied boy on the wrong flight for Christmas. Chinese chess champion stripped of title after bathtub defecation. Burger King offers free food if they think you are hungover. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast hosted by a comedian and recorded in a closet. Show your SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon where you'll get bonus episodes and other weird af news stuff http://patreon.com/weirdafnews  - WATCH Weird AF News on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews - check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones or http://twitter.com/funnyjones

Yep, its the end of the year. The College Football Championship is finally here. We go in totally different different directions on our picks. Bob brings up a story about China and someone losing their championship and possibly bowel control. Oh, yeah, our NFL Picks, too.Here are the picks for the week:Jets at Browns (-7 1/2)Drew - JetsBob - BrownsLions at Cowboys (-5)Drew - LionsBob - CowboysPackers at Vikings (-2)Drew - VikingsBob - Packers49ers (-13) at CommandersDrew - 49ersBob - 49ers

Join us on a captivating journey into the life of Adam Zach, a former chess prodigy turned successful real estate investor. We'll unveil the magic behind his motto, "people before profits," which forms the backbone of his innovative venture, Dwanderville. You'll get a glimpse of a loving father mentoring his daughter Beth in real estate, embodying the true essence of a family-oriented entrepreneur.Our discussion then turns to an intriguing exploration of Adam's groundbreaking work with Home Equity Partner Dot Com. It's there that he's spearheading a mission to provide unconventional buyers with flexible homeownership options, particularly those unable to secure a traditional bank loan. Brace yourselves for an insider's look into the rent-to-own scheme, lease options, contracts for deed, and Adam's brainchild; a credit repair program designed to help tenants eventually own the homes they rent.But it's not all business! We also take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the 90s and early 2000s; an era pulsating with music, the shifting perspectives on marijuana use, and the eternal debate between American and Italian pizzas. Prepare for an episode that's not only enlightening but also entertaining and engaging, skillfully bridging the gap between real estate, family, and the dynamics of modern life. Don't miss out on this rare combination of business insights and heartwarming nostalgia. Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

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In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Shahade, a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, author, speaker, and professional poker player whose new book, Chess Queens, is the true story of the greatest female players of all time interwoven with her own experiences as a chess champion.Jennifer Shahade's WebsiteJennifer Shahade's InstagramJennifer Shahade's TwitterHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon

Episode 56: On today's show I speak with International Chess Master Keaton Kiewra about life, mindset, collective consciousness, life purpose and chess. Keaton is a multiple state and national chess champion with 2 Grandmaster Norms, an amazing chess instructor, chess author and extremely spiritual. Keaton embodies the intersection of a positive, growth mindset, psychology and chess! We talk meditation, embracing challenges, overcoming obstacles to become the best version of ourselves. Background with Chess Competitions, Psychology, Mindset Coaching & Abundance Mindset Champion Mindset - How to Overcome Challenges & Come Back Stronger & Better "A life without challenges isn't worth living" Achieving a Meditative State & Relaxing our Minds Change - Accepting & Adapting to Change. Identifying Fear of Change. Life Purpose - How to Find Our Life Purpose Inspirations on Spiritual Journey  Love Check out IM Keaton's website: https://www.keatonkiewrachess.com/   ✨SUBSCRIBE to The RO Show Podcast!✨ https://youtube.com/@theroshowpodcast   ➡️CONNECT with ROSANNA PRESTIA & The RO Show⬅️ ✨ONE SITE FOR ALL: https://sociatap.com/RosannaPrestia ✨YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheROShowPodcast ✨TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/@rosannainvests ✨TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/@theroshowpod ✨WEBSITE: https://www.rosannaprestia.com   THINK Different with Rosanna ©️ 2022-2023

Episode 60: On today's show I speak with the charismatic, brilliant Chess Grandmaster Melik Khachiyan who is a chess champion (8x American Open Champion & more), professional chess coach, head coach for the Women's National Olympic Chess Team, Counselor to FIDE Trainers Commission and entrepreneur. GM Melik is known as "The Strongest Active Chess Player & Chess Teacher in CA." Melik teaches us about decision making in chess which reflects our decision making in life and vice versa! • Background and Chess Journey • Famous Teachers - Petrossian & Famous Students - Gm Levon Aronian, IM Annie Wang • GM Melik's Unique Teaching Style • Decision Making in Chess & Life • Teaching Methodology: Backtrack Thinking • Mindset & Chess Psychology • Chess Themes Which Reflect Life • Protect Your Territory • The Center is Heaven • Development Over Pawn Structure • More Wisdom from the GrandMaster!   ➡️Contact Information & More on GM Melik Khachiyan⬅️ https://www.gmkhachiyan.com/?fbclid=IwAR0RDGwOEaEseeWrknrjI-xUB12VtXf3H0n7a4RvHKL03x30kXkwTN9oQBs https://www.facebook.com/melikset.khachiyan https://www.chess.com/member/gmmelik https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melikset_Khachiyan   ✨SUBSCRIBE to The RO Show Podcast!✨ https://youtube.com/@theroshowpodcast   ➡️CONNECT with ROSANNA PRESTIA & The RO Show⬅️ ✨ONE SITE FOR ALL: https://sociatap.com/RosannaPrestia ✨YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheROShowPodcast ✨TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/@rosannainvests ✨TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/@theroshowpod ✨WEBSITE: https://www.rosannaprestia.com   THINK Different with Rosanna ©️ 2022-2023

Susie starts telling a story about how she and Adam got into a fight over their estate planning and living wills, but she is suddenly interrupted in a stranger-than-fiction actual emergency while we're recording. When we reconvene, we hear what happened, and discuss the strange coincidence of the timing. It's wild. She talks about her new interest in chess, and tries to understand why chess might attract a certain kind of person, like Bobby Fischer, whose genius offers incredible skill at the game, but ends up causing their demise. And we discuss a scandal in the chess world involving b-holes, but Susie thinks it's more related to the type of person who is obsessed with chess. And we learn about the woman with the highest IQ, the reason why she isn't more famous, and why she was treated so predicably bad by interviewers over the years. We hear about a possible serial killer stalking the streets of Chicago and how one TikToker thinks he is going to solve the mystery with his "investigation." Hear why YouTubers keep doing cringey and dangerous things, and it's making us nuts. Susie shares why a lot of Asian-American women are named Connie, and how representation is so important. Plus, we debate who sold out more: Maury Povich or Judge Judy. Join our book club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: Susie's Instagram: Sarah's Instagram: BCP Twitter: Susie's Twitter: Sarah's Twitter: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at Go to NOW to get 15% OFF your entire order! More podcasts at WAVE:  

In Episode 248, I have the pleasure of conversing with Jon Edwards, the 32nd World Correspondence Chess Champion. Jon started playing correspondence chess via the International Correspondence Chess Federation in 1995, and became an ICCF Grandmaster in 2022. In over-the-board play, he is a National Expert. Outside of the chess board, Jon has an exentsive background in academia and Information Technology.  He has an AB in History from Princeton University and a PhD in African Economic History from Michigan State University. He worked for many years, assisting in the management of a $25M budget and a staff of 260 as the Coordinator of Institutional Communication and Outreach at Princeton University. He also served as the Mayor of Hopewell Township, NJ in 2002.We speak about a comparison of correspondence chess and over-the board play, inspiration for more women to play chess, the Niemann-Carlsen drama, solving chess, opening preparation, reverse engineering and more. 

In This Episode 279 We Have Special Guest Recording Artist "Buttonz” Who Tells Us How He Became Songwriter, Fashion Model, Actor, Adventurist, Chess Champion, and how to make it your passion/purpose/living! Follow & Support “Buttonz" Instagram @buttonzsosaucy & Website: buttonzmusic.com & Youtube @buttonzFollow & Support Me @Venmo- @Ariel-Castillo-4 PayPal- Paypal.me/arielent TIKTOK- @Arielent.com Ariel Castillo Soundcloud Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arielentpod/ Website- Arielent.com

I explain of the format, the prize fund, and the results of the recent Speed Chess Championship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chessknowledgewithh1/message

BRT Game Night - The Saban Process + the History of the World Series w/ NYT National Baseball writer Tyler Kepner - BRT S03 EP52 (151) 10-16-2022   What We Learned This Week Business of Baseball Drafting Players to Analytics, & How the game has evolved   History of World Series – Game Changers - Did babe Ruth call his shot? The Process – Nick Saban's success formula to focus on the moment, and being more fundamental & sound for each play Sports Gambling – who are the big players in the industry from sports books to Casinos Chess Strategy – how to train the mind to make better decisions     Guests: TYLER KEPNER is the author of the New York Times bestseller K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches. He has covered every World Series game of the last two decades for The New York Times. He started his career as a teenager, interviewing players for a homemade magazine in the early 1990s. He attended Vanderbilt University on the Grantland Rice/Fred Russell sportswriting scholarship, then covered the Angels for the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise and the Mariners for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He joined The New York Times in 2000, covering the Mets for two seasons, the Yankees for eight, and serving as the national baseball writer since 2010.  From the New York Times bestselling author of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, a highly entertaining, revelatory history of the World Series, filled with gripping behind-the-scenes stories from 117 years of the Fall Classic.  The World Series is the most enduring showcase in American team sports. It's the place where legends are made, where celebration and devastation can hinge on a fly ball off a foul pole or a grounder beneath a first baseman's glove. And there's no one better to bring this rich history to life than New York Times national baseball columnist Tyler Kepner, whose bestselling book about pitching, K, was lauded as “Michelangelo explaining the brush strokes on the Sistine Chapel” by Newsday. In seven scintillating chapters, Kepner delivers an indelible portrait of baseball's signature event. He digs deep for essential tales dating back to the beginning in 1903, adding insights from Hall of Famers like Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Jim Palmer, Dennis Eckersley and many others who have thrived – and failed – when it mattered most.  Why do some players, like Madison Bumgarner, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, crave the pressure? How do players handle a dream that comes up short? What's it like to manage in the World Series, and what are the secrets of building a champion? Kepner celebrates unexpected heroes like Bill Wambsganss, who pulled off an unassisted triple play in 1920, probes the mysteries behind magic moments (Did Babe Ruth call his shot in 1932? How could Eckersley walk Mike Davis to get to Kirk Gibson in 1988?) and busts some long-time myths (the 1919 Reds were much better than the Black Sox, anyway).  The result is a vivid portrait of baseball at its finest and most intense, filled with humor, lore, analysis and fascinating stories. THE GRANDEST STAGE is the ultimate history of the World Series, the perfect gift for all the fans who feel their hearts pounding in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Seven.    https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-kepner   @TylerKepner   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634030/the-grandest-stage-by-tyler-kepner/?ref=PRHC184D6440         Notes: Tyler Kepner wrote the grander stage the history of the World Series about baseballs October classic. Is the New York Times national baseball radar and has a background in being a bit writer for teams. He's originally from Philly. He was an intern at the Boston Globe and then the Washington post. Got a job out of college covering the Angels. Then got a job covering the Seattle Mariners for a newspaper in Seattle. In 2000 he got a job at the New York Times covering the mats for two years. Then he was covering the Yankees for eight years. 2010 he became the New York Times national baseball writer. Writing the book on the history of the World Series was a lifelong goal. He had written a previous book about pitching called K. The book was a three-year project to write. Tyler has covered 24 World Series dating back to 1998 as well as gone to two as a fan, 1983 series with the Phillies as a kid and then 1993. Tyler always follows good stories for his baseball writing. The 2022 baseball playoffs started in St. Louis to see about Albert polos last games. Then moved on to cover the New York Yankees. And then he's going to see the Seattle Mariners as they are in the playoffs for the first time in years. TV ratings for baseball have been decent. Still gets very good ratings in local markets. Baseball like other sports is still live programming and and they jam of TV. Sports creates appointment setting type TV. When you cover baseball as a rider, you will go to the ball park about 2 PM for a 7 PM game. He would mall around the stadium and clubhouse talk with players the manager may be the GM. Most days he's writing, with a deadline by the night time to be able to post by the next day. Player access in baseball is pretty open, it's an every day business and they give the media plenty of room to work. Tyler missed game seven of the 2001 World Series in Arizona versus the Yankees because of a family commitment. Baseball business as no hard salary cap, just some luxury taxes. It is expensive to build a team as you need free agents but also good scouting and player development. There's a lot of have and have Nots. Many of the smaller teams like the Oakland A's I've had player stolen by big teams like the Yankees or the Red Sox, almost acting like farm systems for the bigger teams. Baseball has changed over the years with the introduction of analytics and stats that now dominate the game. The teams that use at the best and can communicate the info to the players usually win. A great example of this is the GM of the Dodgers Andrew Friedman, who previously had been the GM of the Tampa Bay rays. Dodgers are well run team have a little bit of a small team mentality where they draft and develop players well, but also of the big resources and money to get the free agents. Teams have to convince the players how data will help their game. It isn't that hard since the new generation has been raised on their cell phones and data. The idea being a singing how are you can swing better, or what is a better pitch for a pitcher to use so that players can play well. Older guys in baseball lament the analytics and how it's changed the game. Amateur players understand how they have to do well on the metrics, and how hard they hit the ball, and swing playing in velocity. The older scouts and baseball people dislike the fact that it's not about moving the runner over in contact anymore. The game has evolved and the analytics and the data shows you what you need to do to win. Sports, including baseball is good for TV because it has live programming and people still watch live programming. Baseball games still may take longer but they still get OK national ratings and very good local ratings. Baseball is working on a little changes for more balls in the way and excitement. There is a lot of home runs and strikeouts right now. Baseball making some rule changes to affect us like regulating the shift and how the defense fields, changes to the baseball and maybe bigger bases to encourage base running aggressiveness in more stolen bases as examples. Billy Beane of Moneyball and the Oakland A's popularized baseball analytics and data. Been had a classic line I pay you to get on base, not to get caught stealing. No risky place. Tyler wanted to write World Series stories that people don't know. An example is what happened in the next game after Don Larsen throws a perfect game for the Dodgers. What happened to setup Kirk Gibson home run in 1988 vs As Tyler loves the art of pitching and the slider and the knuckleball. He had written a previous book K the history of baseball and 10 pitches. Did Babe Ruth call his shot? That is the legend, but it is not true. Babe Ruth told the Cubs he was going to do some thing, but did not point at offense. Back then the cubs pitchers would've thrown at Babe Ruth if he was showboating like that.     Seg 1: Nick Saban – The Process Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, has more than 250 wins, & 7 national titles   His coaching philosophy centers on a mental model called “process thinking” — or as he calls it: “The Process.” With links to behavioral psychology, process thinking is a framework that emphasizes preparation over the prize. Each step of a process is executed with diligence and precision, the desired outcome becomes all but inevitable. Nick Saban's was a the Coach at Michigan State University, where he created the Process with the help of a Psych professor named Dr. Lionel Rosen. The main idea was to win individual moments, can you be better than your opponent for 7 seconds (1 play). If your play is consistently better 7 seconds at a time, the score takes care of itself.   Saban's philosophy of practicing well, and operating within the Process system. He uses mental models to simplify the complex, and focus on the details.   Mental models are frameworks we use to examine problems, make decisions, and understand the world. As Farnam Street's Shane Parrish explains:   “Not only do they shape what we think and how we understand, but they shape the connections and opportunities that we see. Mental models are how we simplify complexity, why we consider some things more relevant than others, and how we reason.”   Train people (employees) to think within the system. You cannot have a system for all things. There will always be situations that arise that were not thought of, but systems and checklists will cover 80 – 90% of what employee will face. Look at the New England Patriots in sports – same coach (Bill Belichick), system, but different players for 15 years, and yet the same Super Bowl winning results. Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban (multiple college championships) is a big believer in systems and process. Saban also happens to be a former assistant of Belichick. Bill Walsh, the legendary football coach of the San Francisco 49ers created the west coast offense. It was all about the system, and timing of the passing game to setup the entire offense. Walsh was known for taking average Quarterbacks and producing above average results (and winning). Walsh was so organized he scripted the first 15 plays of the game. He created the idea of ‘situational football'. He had certain plays for certain moments within a game, like the last 2 minutes of a game, etc. Many teams copied the 49ers system, and this changed how the game was played in the late 1980s to even today's football. What is common today in football, did not exist before Walsh.   More on Saban and recruiting the best – Dave Kline telling a story of how Saban is a master recruiter. Football players can go somewhere else and play an Alabama 1x / year. Or they can go to Alabama and practice and play vs Alabama everyday. Over the long term the level of competition just on the team propels a player to greatness and the Pro level of the NFL.   Clips from BRT Management Accelerator w/ Dave Kline - BRT S03 EP44 (143) 9-11-2022   Guest: Dave Kline https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkline/ https://maven.com/dave-kline/new-manager-accelerator Bio: (x-Bridgewater Associates, x-Moody's Analytics, x-PwC Consulting) has run large, global strategic and operational teams for the last 2 decades. He has a BSEE from Bucknell University and an MBA from NYU's Stern School. Find him on Twitter @dklineii or LinkedIn, writing about management tactics, leadership lessons, and the evolution of online learning.   Your Codified Management Playbook Convert your intuition to intention and develop your system to lead high-performing teams.  Develop the CODE of your management system: coach, operate, delegate, & engage.  Leave with a decision making system tailored to your individual management style.   How A Manager Creates Value We start with a foundation of what makes managers unique: mindsets to master, abilities to develop, skills to hone.   Recruit High Performance Teams We examine optimal role designs for different functions and tactics required to attract and retain the best talent.     The machine of an organization is a combo of people and processes to get outcomes. You see what works, you measure and you get feedback. It's all about design, then test, then iterate. You want to determine what's predictive to become a system. The Bridgewater investing philosophy was on macro trends, fundamental basis, and long term. Long-term thinking also is part of their culture and processes. The average investor, it's tough to compete with big hedge funds, who have armies of people and data. Single investor really does not have those types of resources to compete. Single investor if they take the long term, get good at capital preservation and wait.   Full Show: HERE       Seg. 4:   Topic: AZ Legalized Sports Gambling  Adam Candee w/ Legal Sports Report https://www.legalsportsreport.com/arizona/ Clips from Seg 3 of 5/9/2021 Full Show: Here    AZ has just legalized sports gambling, and it is due to go live in the Fall of 2021 Adam Candee is a radio host and journalist who runs the top sports gambling info websites / podcast - Legal Sports Report (.com). He joins the show to talk all things sports gambling. We cover AZ and all of the other states (like NY) who just passed the initiative also, and potential tax revenues. We talk the big players (Draft Kings, Barstool Sports) and the casinos who have thrown their hat in – Caesars, MGM.  Adam tells of the history of sports gambling in the US, the growth of offshore books in the 1990s, and what we can learn from Europe's sports betting market the last 20 years.   European operators moved to US, Betfair, Bet 365 ‘in play betting' in NJ Betfair – Andrew Black – Rich Koch invested Flooder – Sky Bet   Post Bet (Australian) Patty Power owns Fan Duel   Draft Kings Fan Duel partners with Phx Suns – Sports book in Suns arena in Fall 2021 Vegas – casinos, Caesars & MGM – growth with sports betting Growth by acquisition (M&A) Caesars buys William Hill $55 billion market in U.S. estimated, Oct. 20 $3 billion / month, global $465 billion Draft Kings - $57 / stock  Barstool sports book, Penn National Gaming (owns 36%)     Topic: Chess, Poker, Business & the Queen's Gambit' w/ Jennifer Shahade   Clips from Seg 2 of 2/7/2021 Full Show: Here    https://jennifershahade.com/, https://new.uschess.org/ https://new.uschess.org/give/women-chess-initiative Podcasts: https://thepokergrid.com/ https://ladiesknight.org/   Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, author, speaker & PokerStars Ambassador.  The first female to win the US Junior Open, Jennifer is passionate about empowerment and creative work around the games she loves most, chess and poker. She is the author of Chess Queens, and Play Like a Girl, books that, along with her work with US Chess Women and Poker Poker, are making the games more inclusive.    Chess can have a long learning curve, and improvements can take time, then suddenly it comes together. There are tons of free resources online for both kids and adults to learn online. Decision Making / Strategy – it's about making the Right Moves at the Critical Moments, possibly in the Middle Game and lots of pieces are being traded, so you should think longer at these moments. Life Analogy – there are many small decisions daily that have little impact on your life vs those Big Decisions that affect many areas of your life long term. Jennifer's Prep for a Game is: 1. getting focused, 2. taking a walk before a game (as she will be sitting for hours, and 3. not eating too much. The Sicilian is Jennifer's favorite opening. She likes classical chess vs speed chess. She describes herself as creative, and methodical in her chess moves. Learn to Say No, Focus More - do not be so agreeable that your time is taken up with too many minor projects. A Mindset of Restraint. Get a Coach or Mentor, what you study & how you study it is sometimes more important than the info learned – the process, use your time well to learn more in shorter time windows.       If you enjoyed this show, you may like:   BRT Sports:  HERE   BRT Marketing: HERE   BRT Business: HERE   More - BRT Best of: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+Of     Thanks for Listening. 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Welcome back to Day 3 in our series, “7 Days with 7 Champions.” Rory McIlroy said, “Our mind is way more powerful than anything else. If you can utilize that the right way, it's going to help your game.” Today, we dive into the science behind that statement and prove that a positive mindset is the fastest way to lower your score.

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Perpetual Chess is back with another bonus pod discussing the ongoing Magnus Carlsen/Hans Niemann controversy. The major news of the week was that GM Magnus Carlsen issued a statement on Monday confirming that he suspects GM Hans Niemann of cheating. To discuss the story, I am honored to be joined by 2 Grandmaster guests who offer significant domain expertise beyond the chess world. First up is GM Jonathan Rowson, a renowned author and philosopher and the 3 time Chess Champion of the UK. My conversation with Jonathan is centered around the human element of this story, and how we can hope to avoid biases in our interpretation of the information at hand. Following GM Rowson, I am joined by Dr. David Smerdon. GM Smerdon is a 7 time Chess Olympian for his native Australia, and an award winning chess author. David has worked with both Dr. Kenneth Regan and also the Chess.com cheat detection team. David's primary field is development economics, but he has a statistical background and devotes significant time to chess-related research. As we discuss, in addition to chess cheating, David has published a paper related to gender issues in chess. I found it helpful to hear the grounded perspective of 2 of the chess world's most insightful thinkers. As always, timestamps of topics discussed can be found below.  0:00- Intro and review of recent events: Sub to Perpetual Chess Linkfest 5:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. You can check out all of their latest offerings here:  https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 6:00- GM Jonathan Rowson joins (recorded September 28) 6:00- 3 key questions to ask ourselves 19:00- Should we draw a distinction between cheating in online and OTB chess?  29:00- Are we likely to get a resolution to this case?   32:00- What are sensible anti-cheating measures?  35:00- Jonathan reflects on his recent return to OTB competitive chess  39:00- What behavioral biases should we be alert for as we evaluate the information presented?  48:00- What opinions has Jonathan heard from his GM peers?  Mentioned:  Carlsen-Niemann 2022 Mishra-Niemann 2022 53:00- Thanks to Jonathan for joining the show! Here are links to keep up with him.  Twitter  The Moves that Matter His website His Chessable Courses  You can hear our prior interview here. (Episode 150)  56:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 57:00- GM David Smerdon joins (recorded September 27) 58:00- What does David's research suggest about why people cheat at chess?  1:08:00- David has seen Chess.com's list of banned players, obviously he can't reveal names, but is there anything he can say about it?  1:13:00- David discusses some of GM Fabiano Caruana's comments on the controversy from the C Squared podcast 1:20:00- David discusses the Let's Check feature on Chessbase. We are referring to video's such as this one by FM Yosha Iglesias, which makes a good-faith attempt to analyze Han's games with data.  Mentioned: IM Ken Regan interview with James Altucher  1:30:00- Does David have a personal opinion about whether Hans cheated OTB?  1:33:00- Could one be termed "guilty" of cheating OTB based on data alone?  1:40:00- David discusses his fun and useful statistical tool, the Fighting Chess Index (FCI).  1:45:00- David discusses his research on gender and chess.  Mentioned: BBC News: Chess Commentator Sacked for Sexist Remark 1:57:00- Thanks to David for sharing his insights! Here are some of the ways to keep up with him: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dsmerdon David's Chess Blog:  https://www.davidsmerdon.com/ Award Winning Book The Complete Chess Swindler  You can hear our prior interview here. (Episode 30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

036 Jovanka Houska is a bright star. Anyone who's watched her live can see she imbues her top-notch commentating at Chess24 with a joy for the game. Plus, she helps us club players more easily understand top-level play.Jovanka is, of course, not only a star in the chess commentating world…She's also conquered the competitive scene as an eight-time British Women's Chess Champion.And her competitive spirit still burns. She regularly attends tournaments and works to raise her rating to previous heights.In this episode, we discuss:Thoughts on her fellow co-commentators: David Howell, Simon Williams, & Kaja Snare.How she simplifies chess for an amateur audienceWhat she needs to do bring her rating back up--------Want to join my exclusive community for adult chess improvers?Chess Improver Monthly  offers:Bonus interview content from the podcast.Live Q&A coaching & game review from titled players to help your chess.Live video chats w/ me & fellow adult improvers to have fun & stay motivated.Much more! Check out all the membership benefits here.------------More From Jovanka:TwitterBooks>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

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035  It's easy to think of chess improvement as only involving the study of specific areas of the game like strategy or openings.But there are other, critical parts to improvement, as well.Which is why I chat with NM Bryan Tillis and discuss: The importance of having a WHY for your chess goalsHow to balance fun with doing what's necessary to improveAsking whether your training is matching your goalsAnd, towards the end of the episode, Bryan offers several pieces of great advice for OTB tournaments.-----------Oh, and did you hear the BIG NEWS?I've launched the online membership for adult improvers and fans of this podcast.It's called Chess Improver Monthly.You can join and check out all the benefits to Chess Improver Monthly here!-----------Background on NM Bryan TillisAs a long-time chess coach, Bryan is one of the rare instructors who can bring great clarity and simplicity to chess improvement.Right now, Bryan is probably best-known in the community for his fantastic openings courses on Chessable, including:Master the French DefenseThe Aggressive Queen's Gambit DeclinedThe Dark Night Rises (the Alekhine Defense)Bryan also has a fantastic YouTube channel chock full of his classic teaching style. He's also the owner of Palm Beach Chess, which offers multiple chess coaches.Where to find Bryan's Work: Courses, YT Channel, Book, & More All of Bryan's Chessable coursesBryan's YouTube ChannelPalm Beach Chess (coaching)Bryan's Book: Become a Chess Champion>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

SHAWN RODRIGUE-LEMIEUX, the 18-year-old who is this year's World Youth Chess Champion

Bengals CB Chidobe Awuzie joins the show to talk about training camp and his prowess as a "Chess Champion". Plus, the Bengals announced the new corporate-sponsored name of the stadium they call home for the long, foreseeable future, we'll discuss why thats such a sign of good things to come.

027 If you've studied chess, then you know development is vital. Yet there's more to this principle than just the obvious “get your pieces out.” Even titled players can struggle with effective development…Which means club players should always be working on this nuanced skill.To help, this episode discusses the subject at length with WGM Ekaterina Atalik.Katya (for short) is the European Women's Chess Champion and the 5-time Women's Champion of Turkey.She's also authored the Chessable course, The Method of Quick Development. In this latest episode, we cover: The “Development Score” technique that teaches you when to attack.Critical defensive ideas if you fall behind in development. Why development is not just an opening principle.Why playing with an isolated pawn shouldn't be feared (lessons that will be part of her upcoming course on pawn structures!)>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Shahade, a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, author, speaker, and professional poker player whose new book, Chess Queens, is the true story of the greatest female players of all time interwoven with her own experiences as a chess champion. How Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome Contest: https://sites.prh.com/hmc-giveaway Show Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.com Newsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.com Jennifer Shahade's Website: https://jennifershahade.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Shahade grew up in Philadelphia. Her father Mike was a master chess player and her mother Sally a professor at Drexel University, but at night the two would count cards at the blackjack tables in Atlantic City. Jennifer and her older brother Greg each took up chess as well, and both excelled at the master level, competing against the best all over the world.  The NYU graduate was the first woman to ever win the U.S. Junior Open, and was also a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion. She is the director of the women's program at the U.S. Chess Federation and is also a board member of the Women's Chess Hall of Fame.  But Shahade is also a top-notch poker player, and has been competing as a mindsports ambassador for PokerStars since 2014. She has numerous scores on her tournament resume, most notably taking down the $10,000 high roller open-face Chinese pineapple event in Prague.  Most recently, she authored Chess Queens: The True Story Of A Chess Champion And The Greatest Female Players Of All Time. She is also the host of The Grid podcast, which analyzes key hands played by professional poker players.  Highlights from this interview include the body goes to the potty, card-counting parents, a sibling rivalry, competing in Brazil, Spain, Iceland, Russia, and India, luck in poker, sweating a $50,000 chess match with Tom Dwan, a big win in Prague, working as a bridge caddie, using Ms. Pac-Man to flirt, a seven-hour game, hula chess, gambling in yoga class, Lake Bell, omelet salad, a fortunate couch landing, waking up in a fire in Belize, going to NYU during 9/11, and crushing on Vanilla Ice.

0:00:00 - Chess Champion's On Playing With BotezLive, Mental Secrets & Chess Jargon 0:00:34 - Expert chess player plays against amateurs 0:02:05 - Chess team member explains the chess club 0:03:00 - What are some chess strategies? 0:04:24 - Do chess players memorize moves? 0:05:54 - What inspired you to get into chess? 0:10:11 - What is an elo rating in chess? 0:12:50 - How many hours does it take to get good at chess? 0:14:17 - How did early chess computers calculate moves? 0:15:49 - What age is the best time to start chess? 0:16:33 - Chess players react to the strongest chess engines 0:19:35 - Should you play against chess computers or humans? 0:20:58 - Who would win in a chess game, Batman vs Tony Stark? 0:21:56 - Who would win a chess match, Professor X or Magneto? 0:22:44 - Who would win a chess match, Dwight or Jim from the Office? 0:23:02 - Does anger fuel chess players? 0:23:16 - Are you an offensive or defensive chess player? 0:24:16 - Top tier chess players react to chess boxing 0:26:37 - Is Magnus Carlsen going to quit? 0:28:25 - What are some fun ways that we could make a game of chess faster and more appealing to an audience? 0:29:17 - Are there any spots that the knight cannot go to? 0:30:00 - What are some interesting chess tactics? 0:32:43 - Chess players explains his favorite chess opening 0:34:41 - Should you play chess theory? 0:35:43 - Did Queen's Gambit make chess popular? 0:38:06 - Are the best chess players crazy? 0:38:55 - Does learning chess early on increase your IQ or do high IQ people tend to pick up chess better? 0:40:41 - What are some fun chess jargon? 0:42:50 - Why would the phrase “pin it to win it '' infuriate your chess opponent? 0:45:54 - What are some ways other languages have worked into chess jargon? 0:48:20 - What does it mean to castle in chess? 0:50:55 - Can you explain the touch move rule in chess? 0:51:47 - Can you strategically off-center your peace to throw your opponent off? 0:52:14 - What if online chess was realistic? 0:52:53 - What's the most beautiful chess set you have seen? 0:54:22 - Are there benefits to playing chess with a therapist? 0:55:38 - Magnus Carlsen vs Jake Paul 0:55:54 - Is Manny Pacquiao a chess player? 0:56:35 - What's the most hard fought win you've ever had? 0:57:55 - Do you get trophies in chess? 0:58:17 - What are Andrea's ex boyfriends? 0:58:35 - Who are your favorite streamers? 0:59:54 - Who is known as the face of chess? 1:02:12 - Women in chess? 1:04:04 - What are some good chess movies? 1:05:29 - Can chess improve your life? 1:07:03 - What does adopted mean in chess? 1:11:14 - Do you guys have dreams about chess?

Anyone who has played a chess game has felt the drive to win. The experience of sitting across the board from a fierce opponent as your clock ticks down and the game becomes more complex is as tense an experience as there is. Here is an episode with National Master Chess Champion, Jesse Cohen who talks all about chess. About Jesse Cohen Jesse is a National Master Chess Champion in the USA. He has won several top awards around the world. He formed Summit School of Chess in 2012. He teaches over 100 students weekly throughout the Greater Denver and the Front Range areas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

020 You may have first heard of WGM Irene Sukandar in 2021, when her popularity soared after defeating Dewa Kipas, a man who infamously cheated in an online game against IM Levy Rozman.But, in this interview, we discuss what I believe Irene should be what be most well-known for:1) Growing the fame and respect of chess in her home country of Indonesia, and 2) Being an inspiration to chess players throughout the world who wish to make chess a major part of their lives.Irene is a professional player who is a 2-time Asian Woman's Chess Champion and has been one of Indonesia's top players for many years.In addition to discussing her incredible rise as one of the most talented players in her country… We also discuss:Her efforts and passion to grow the game in Indonesia (which could be a model for other countries.)How to manage your nerves before an OTB tournament.Hitting “reset” during a tournament if you've lost several games.How long after the tournament should you resume studying chess?>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

WGM Jennifer Shahade is a 2-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, former Candidate in the Women's World Cup, a professional poker player, fellow podcaster, and critically acclaimed author of the books "Chess Bitch" and -- most recently -- "Chess Queens". She is also a dear friend of the podcast, and joined me last month to promote "Chess Queens".Purchase "Chess Queens" now on Amazon or at your local bookstore!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable!CODA: Over the last month I have been insanely busy with work and travel in Europe, but I'm finally finding the time and motivation to keep working on the show. I thank you all for sticking with me and hope you enjoy the rest of Season 2 of 64: A Chess Podcast. And once again, thank you Jennifer for joining me on the show -- hope we can do it again soon...

In Episode 202, I converse with Grandmaster James Plaskett, Former British Chess Champion, a strong player, author and  Who Wants to be a Millioniare? winner, live from the 2022 National After-School Association Convention in Las Vegas. He recently published a new book Bread and The Circus about his experience playing on the show. We speak about his development as a chess player with fellow British top players Nigel Short, Michael Adams and Nigel Davies, the Plaskett's Puzzle, coincidences versus divine providence, chess players in game shows, the giant octopus, and more. 

Jennifer records a special solo episode of the GRID, where she takes readers through the poker highlights of her new book, Chess Queens: The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time. She also reads out loud segments on jealousy, sexualization and the popularity of games. In the original book that Chess... The post The Grid 063.5 Bonus Episode ft. Jennifer on the Poker Side of Chess Queens appeared first on The Poker Grid.

For fans of The Queen's Gambit, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-dominated sport with the most famous players of all time. Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US Women's Chess Champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from Zambia to China. In this ultra male-dominated sport, Jennifer found shocking sexism, as well as an incredible history of the top female players that has often been ignored. But she also found friendships, feminism and hope. Through her own story as well as in-depth profiles of pioneers of the game , Jennifer invites us into the extremely competitive world of chess. She shows us the rivalry and the camaraderie; the ecstatic highs and the excruciating losses; the glamour and the hard work. She describes the coach who told her that her period will affect her standard of play, and gives us thrilling blow by blow accounts of the matches that made history. Intertwined with Jennifer's own story are those of the top female players from around the world. We meet the famous Polgar sisters, the three Hungarian girls who were all child prodigies; we meet the glamorous jet setters who travel the world partying, and the players who escaped war-torn countries to become champions against the odds. Chess Queens is a fascinating glimpse into the exhilarating world of chess and an essential audiobook for all the aspiring chess queens of today.

PokerStars ambassador and women's chess grandmaster Jennifer Shahade talks to us about female empowerment, entrepreneurship and how beneficial both chess and poker is to everyday life. She is also the author of Chess Queens: The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players https://jennifershahade.com/books Find more info on Jen at jennifershahade.com, ladiesknight.org, thepokergrid.com, uschess.org Find her on social @JenShahade on Twitter and Instagram

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Chinese seize over 7,000 African penises in largest smuggling attempt ever. Italian diocese apologized after a bishop tells children Santa doesn't exist. Porn actress offers chess champion a night with her if he's victorious. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast hosted by a comedian because I believe your daily dose of weird af stories deserves a comedic spin. Show your SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon where you'll get bonus episodes and other weird af news stuff http://patreon.com/weirdafnews  - WATCH Weird AF News on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews - check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones or http://twitter.com/funnyjones or http://facebook.com/comedianjonesy or http://Jonesy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in helping young athletes improve their mental game for competition. Denise also shares her own personal methods for dealing with loss and anxiety in chess and tips and tricks for other athletes to apply in their own sports. To learn more about Denise and her goals to educate more children on sports psychology check out her website https://www.denisebouah.com/ Denise's book "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" is available on amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Sport-Psychology-Children-Textbook-children/dp/0639831508 0:00-1:23: Introduction to Guest Speaker 1:23-2:54: The Physicality of Chess 2:54-4:45: Denise's Pre-game Rituals 4:45-7:44: What Inspired and influenced Denise to Write "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" 7:29-11:05: The Importance of Time Management and Balance in Life 10:47-12:25: Why Denise Chose Animal Characters For Her Book 12:25-16:40: How to Deal With Loss in Sports 16:40-18:48: How Denise Has Continued to Stay Motivated in Chess for so Long 18:48-22:04: How to Train and Eat Like a Chess Player 22:04-23:34: Importance of Educating Children on Sports Psychology 23:34-25:35: Using Chess as Therapy for Substance Abuse 25:35-27:50: How Denise Has Used Chess to Better Herself 27:50-33:21: Dealing with Anxiety and Panic in Sports 33:21-34:58: Tips for Aspiring Chess Players 34:58-37:01: Applying What You Learn in Sports to Academics 37:01-39:25: The Adrenaline Rush of Chess 39:25-42:32: How Mental Wellbeing is Treated Across the World 42:32-46:04: The Importance of Attitude Description written by Dylan Chambers ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #chess #chessplayer #chesschampion #childrensbook #balance #mentalhealth #sportspsychology #timemanagment #motivation #training #nutrition #visualization #overcomeloss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

The grandmaster and human rights activist talks about the lessons the world—especially American democratic socialists—must remember three decades after communism's collapse.

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Taking the red pill with Etan Ilfeld. How not to be brainwashed by the mainstream. Etan is a tri-cultural, Mind Expander. A Polymath, Physicists, Publisher, Chess Champion, Gallerist AND Chief organiser of Mind Sports Olympiad. Listen in to the truly mind-expanding conversation. Ranging from the intersections of science, maths, media and art. To discussing why people play games and cheat. As well as exploring Zen aesthetics, the subconscious mind-state and the emergence of creative ideas. And if you are interested in participating in the Creative Thinking World Championships. Find out more here: https://msoworld.com/product/creative-thinking-world-championship/ -- Join The Sense Network: www.thesensenetwork.com We'd love to know what YOU THINK, so leave us a comment. And share the episode with a friend if it expanded your mind!

This week I'll sit down with Ganes Kesari, Chief Decision Scientist at Gramener, the company behind Gramex and an innovative rising star. Ganes is a contributor in leading magazines such as Forbes, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, and The Enterprisers Project. He won the 2020 CSuite Award for best blog by a business leader. He has taught at Princeton University and Indian Business School and has been invited to speak at TED, O'Reilly Strata, Microsoft, and Intel events. Timestamps 00:00 intro 03:04 Gaining Business Value from AI Initiative, Establishing Baselines 08:41 Human vs AI performance baseline, Long Term Benefits of AI 10:30 Netflix's Recommendation Engine Competition, Failed ROI and Model Accuracy 15:40 GCP losses, Data and Model Drifts, Bulls Eye in a Moving Target 19:40 Data Maturity Assessment Tool, 5 Stage Roadmap 23:20 Logging in Personal Journal, 4 years, 120,000 data points. 25:40 From Siloed Modules to End to End Flow, Gramex Unified Architecture 29:30 Gramener Game Plan, Services vs Platform 34:28 Using ModelHandler to Furnish Realtime Business Visualizations 36:51 WorldBank Data Visualisation of Technology and Entrepreneurship Report, Data Story Component 42:33 Data Journalism at Guardian, Character and Plot Visualisation of Hindu Epic Saga Mahabharata, Shakespeare's Sonnets, Hans Rosling and GapMinder 47:18 Airtel Contract Deals 49:51 IITs, IIMs, Geeks and Humor 54:22 Education in India, SAT scores and Path Ahead 58:50 Industry-Academic Partnerships and Practical Experience 01:03:00 AI Adoption Pain Points, Cybersecurity, Regulation, Fairness and Explainability 01:07:00 CNA Financial $40M ransom payment and AI Adoption Correlation 01:13:00 Increasing Bain & Company's Net Promote Score for a Computer Manufacturer 01:20:19 Backing in Himalayas and Monastery in Bhutan 01:25:25 AI in Biodiversity, Rhinoceros, Penguins and Whale Shark as Endangered Species 01:30:01 Google Vertex AI, Alteryx, Knime vs Gramex, Future Strategy 01:35:30 Slidesense, Business Reports and Powerpoint Integration 01:39:26 Explaining DeepLearning to your Daughter, Whitehat Jr Scam 01:45:00 How Technology is changing Social Landscape 01:47:26 Chess Champion, Garry Kasparov and DeepBlue Game 01:51:30 Chess and IQ, Narrow Intelligence and Transferability 01:53:01 Tesla Killing Jaywalker and AI's Mindless Application 01:55:00 G7 Summit 2020 and AI war between US & China 01:58:33 Smart Twins, Enterprise Mass Production & Gramex

WGM and IM Irene Sukander is one of the top players in Indonesia, the two-time Asian Women's Chess Champion, and she earned a Grandmaster norm at the Asian Continental in 2012 .Although her numerous chess accomplishments required an investment of time, Irene did not shirk her studies. She studied English literature in Indonesia, and Irene earned a Masters Degree in International Relations at chess powerhouse Webster University in St. Louis. Irene was already a well-known and accomplished chess player, but we saw her fame explode when due to an unusual  set of circumstances she participated in a live, high stakes chess match with 1.25 million online viewers!  Irene reflects on that match, and the ways it changed her life both for better and for worse. We also discuss Irene's current chess goals, the unique chess culture in Indonesia, ways to popularize chess for women, and many more topics. There is much to learn from Irene, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as I did. Please read on for more details, timestamp and related links.    0:00- We begin by discussing the latest on Irene's chess game. Is she studying? Is she planning on chasing the GM title? This segment also touches on chess in Indonesia.    Mentioned: Ray Robson, Eric Rosen, Ilya Nyzhnik, Le Quang Liem, Susan Polgar Ladies Knight Podcast interview with Jen Shahade: https://open.spotify.com/episode/108CgkISEvilraOmayh887?si=9df44dab494b4bb1 Biel Open,  Jakarta Post article about Irene: https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2021/04/09/meet-irene-kharisma-sukandar-the-grandmaster-thrust-into-the-spotlight.html   10:00- Irene was a bit of a prodigy as a child. She delves into the intense study regimen that helped her earn her chess success.  Mentioned: GM Mikhail Botvinnik, Chess Informant's, Hort-Karpov 1981   27:00- Irene answers a question from the Perpetual Chess Patreon mailbag relating to ways that more women can be inspired to pursue chess.    Mentioned: GM Judit Polgar, GM Maia Chiburdanidze, GM Hou Yifan, GM Ju Wenjun, GM Alexandra Kosteniuk   33:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. You can check out their latest offerings here: New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels in all - Chessable.com 34:00- Irene reflects on the experience of participating in the most viewed chess match of all time, an event which came about under quite unusual circumstances.  Mentioned: IM Levy Rozman a/k/a Gotham Chess , Dewa Kipas, Here is Peter Doggers' Chess.com story- Cheating Controversy Results in Most Watched Chess Event of All Time- https://www.chess.com/news/view/most-watched-chess-stream-in-history-dewa-kipas   43:00- What content advice has Irene been given from her friend IM Eric Rosen?  Mentioned: Episode 36 with IM Eric Rosen, Episode 130 with IM Eric Rosen   47:00- Patreon question- was the $14,000 Irene received for her match with Dewa Kipas her biggest chess payday? She also reflects a bit more on what she will remember from this landmark chess match.    58:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Check it out for free, and then, if you decide to subscribe, use the PromoCode Chess30 to save 30%. 1:01:00- We talk a bit about Irene's life and interests away from the board.  Mentioned: Reykjavik Open Chess Tournament- https://www.reykjavikopen.com/, Kopi Luwak    1:08:00- Thanks so much to Irene for joining the podcast Here are the best ways to keep up with her: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/irene_sukandar/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/irene_sukandar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Twitch- https://t.co/tIJGJkZzLp?amp=1 Chess.com  If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have been very busy leading up to the start of summer. This episode is about what is coming up in my summertime series, guests that I'm getting locked in and a rundown about things I'm looking for you all to send me for my next mailbag episode. Send your questions to orionwaymailbag@gmail.com and I'll be sure to get to them in an upcoming episode. Sorry I sound so tired, it's what happens when you really push yourself and that is what I've been doing, but it's all for a good cause. #boyswillbeboys featuresTani Adewumi who at 10 years old, became the U.S. Chess Champion! https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tanitoluwa-adewumi-refugee-chess-champion-national-master/

Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, PokerStars Ambassador, speaker, author and host of two podcasts. In this episode, we talk about pioneering women, the evolution of the queen in the game of chess, the real life applications of chess and poker, the analytical and the creative in chess and how to get your kids interested in the game. Also, the intersection of chess and art, hula hoop chess, choreography, galleries and the Queen’s Gambit. Jennifer Shahade is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Follow Jennifer Shahade on Instagram and Twitter at @jenshahade. Also find more information at jennifershahade.com and uschesswomen.org.• Become a Patron and keep this podcast going. Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and make the world a better place one conversation at a time. • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens drum beats by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #chess #femaleempowerment #poker #intellectualgames #grandmaster #travel #friendship #mindgames #strongwomen #author #writing #inclusivity #equality #momswhorock #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #courage #sisterhood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Topics:  Japan Olympics, a young chess champion.  Guest:  Joe Putnam of the State College Spikes talks about the upcoming minor league season.

Topics:  Japan Olympics, a young chess champion.  Guest:  Joe Putnam of the State College Spikes talks about the upcoming minor league season.

This week on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People is Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of India’s largest stock brokerage, Zerodha. For what it’s worth, he’s in his early thirties and a billionaire based on his stake in the company. His “made for movies” story is that he dropped out of high school to play chess, worked at a call center answering support questions, started a stock brokerage, and became a billionaire. Kind of a Queen’s Gambit meets Slumdog Millionaire meets Charles Schwab. But the actual storyline is not as Bollywood as you might think.

Today's episode features the incredibly humble and generous Phiona Mutesi. From living in the streets in the slums of Katwe to learning chess in a Sports Outreach Institute missionary program to becoming one of her nation's top chess players competing in international competitions, Phiona Mutesi has come a long way from the 9-year old girl who came for a cup of porridge. The subject of the Disney movie “The Queen of Katwe,” Phiona is an inspiration to millions, and especially to girls in a nation where girls are particularly marginalized. Phiona is dedicated to using her platform to elevate African souls by providing education and supplies through her work with the Sports Outreach Institute Chess Academy and the Mutesi Phiona Foundation. Support the Phiona Mutesi Foundation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mutesi-phiona-foundation Connect with Phiona directly: phmutesi@gmail.com

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is a former Alabama state trooper, Air Force veteran, and world-renowned chess champion. He is the author of the  #1 Amazon bestseller, One Move at a Time, How to Win at Chess and Life. He is a captivating speaker/facilitator and is the founder of Be Someone, a Georgia-based nonprofit which provides a youth-focused leadership skills development program on how to win in life using the game of chess. His formula – using the chessboard – teaches that for every move that is made, whether it is playing the game or living as a contributing citizen, there is a corresponding positive or negative consequence.Hudson has traveled across America successfully providing his unique, exciting, and engaging curriculum to over 55,000 young people. Support for the organization has included Jane Fonda, Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey as well as other celebrities. He has also appeared on Good Morning America, the CBS Early Morning Show, CNN, FOX & Friends, and has been on the cover of the world’s largest chess magazine, Chess Life and People. Hudson and his Be Someone organization have also been featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, in USA Today, Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated for Teens, Jet, Black Enterprise, and Time Magazine for Kids. Hudson’s ultimate vision is to serve one million at-risk students using his motivating mantra: “Get Your Heads-Up!!, Pants-Up! and Grades-Up!, and most of all, to “Never Give Up! – No Matter What!”Connect with Orrin  on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.  Check out his website BeSomeone.org

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast:Sports cards were big business in the late 1980s; then the industry became nearly non-existent in the late 1990s. But wait... a single card sold for $2.96 million in 2020?!Chess isn't just for nerds (or men) anymore.Champion Sports has seen the highest of highs (NBA jersey/Dream Team sponsor) followed by the lowest of lows (the XFL - the first time). How did the brand return to glory?***Follow Commute:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commutethepodcast/Twitter - @PodcastCommuteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/commutethepodcastEpisode Sources/Go Deeper:https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.detroitnews.com/amp/3402183001https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/30009629/how-coronavirus-internet-tons-money-unexpectedly-fueled-sports-cards-biggest-boom?platform=amphttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/mlb/news/trading-card-industry-has-boomed-during-pandemic/10t850qdlc24c101eezddjxibghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/11/27/queen-gambit-chess-interest/?outputType=amphttps://medium.com/better-marketing/how-champion-became-cool-again-c4e58fa46671

Exploring what fun historical event took place on this day

BLACK FACTS FOCUS IS ON LITTLE KNOWN CHESS CHAMPION MAURICE ASHLEY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-fant/support

Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “The Exploits and Triumphs, In Europe, of Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion.” It was published in 1859 and written by Frederick Milnes Edge, who was Morphy’s secretary.Paul Morphy, born in New Orleans in 1837, was considered the greatest chess player of his era. He was a child prodigy who learned playing chess simply by watching family members play. When he was only 9 years old, he was hailed as the best chess player in his city.This book describes Morphy's trip to Europe in 1858. After his triumphs in Europe, he was considered the unofficial World Chess Champion, as official championship tournaments were only held starting in 1886, almost thirty years later.— read by 'N' —Remember to head to headspace.com/snoozecast for a free one-month trial of Headspace’s clinically proven meditation app.

Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion and has the FIDE title of Woman Grandmaster. She is also a speaker, host, author and PokerStars Ambassador, as well as the Program Director at US Chess Women. Jennifer is passionate about female empowerment and creative work around the games she loves most. She is the author of "Chess Bitch" and "Play Like a Girl", books that aim to bring more females into the game. Jennifer is also a commentator and streamer on Twitch at twitch.tv/jenshahade. She hosts the US Chess Championships, the Grand Chess Tour and the award winning "Ladies Knight" and "The GRID" podcasts. Her second podcast won the Global Poker Award for the best poker podcast in the World in 2020! Enjoy!

Jennifer Shahade is a 2 time US Women's Chess Champion, she's a PokerStars ambassador. She is also an author, speaker, and host of The Grid, which received the award for the best poker podcast this year. We started off by discussing the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, and what made it click for the wider audience. We talked about how games like chess and poker mold us – what we learn from these games, and what makes them beautiful. We also talk about Jennifer's own podcast, its underlying idea, and where she's going with it.    Connect to Jennifer:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenShahade Web: https://jennifershahade.com/ Podcast: https://thepokergrid.com   CONNECT: Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:51 The Queen's Gambit 00:09:15 The chess boom 00:11:01 What chess teaches us about life 00:22:34 Learn to lose 00:29:51 A privilege or a curse 00:34:25 Garry Kasparov on The Queen's Gambit 00:39:59 The next big poker movie 00:43:46 Community and culture 00:48:17 Women in chess 00:52:48 What makes a movie appealing to a wider audience 00:58:47 Molly's Game 01:00:00 Getting stuck in the game - a blessing or a curse 01:06:08 Achieving balance 01:07:44 Sticking with the game because of sunk cost 01:13:26 Teaching chess 01:17:51 What makes chess beautiful? 01:24:03 Limited time to make a decision 01:28:51 Memorization and pattern recognition 01:32:17 Chess end-game and poker river 01:35:20 Is poker beautiful? 01:40:38 The Poker Grid podcast 01:49:41 Favorite podcasts 01:54:06 Learning from the guests 01:59:57 169 hands 02:08:01 Choosing guests 02:14:21 Having fun 02:18:36 Blindfold chess 02:21:13 The goal of The Poker Grid   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like my conversation with GM Vladimir Kramnik (14th World Chess Champion) - https://youtu.be/EF926Piiumo

In 1991, the Hungarian chess prodigy, Judit Polgar, became the youngest Grandmaster ever at the age of 15. She speaks to Robert Nicholson about her unconventional childhood and how her extraordinary career defied expectations for female players. This programme was first broadcast in 2015. PHOTO: Judit Polgar (EPA)

Jennifer Shahade (@JenShahade) is the host of what might be the greatest poker podcast of all time --- the wildly ambitious Poker Grid podcast. Jen has a fascinating background - a longtime poker player, she is also a two-time US Women's Chess Champion. We spend about half of the time discussing the Poker Grid podcast (which features 169 poker players talking about the 169 possible Texas Holdem hands), and half the time discussing a wide assortment of other topics including her chess background, the best poker books of all time, and the best way to teach kids chess.

On episode #5 of the CardsChat podcast we welcome Jennifer Shahade. Jennifer is a longtime PokerStars Mind Sports ambassador, a Global Poker Award winner, renowned author, 2-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion and just a wonderful, friendly, and happy person. During our conversation we discuss her loves for both chess and poker, her thoughts on which of those two pursuits have been more successful at bringing more women into the game, her award-winning podcast The Grid, and more. Image source: Cardplayerlifestyle.com

In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Jesse February (@jesse_feb). Jesse is a South African chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master. She was crowned 2019 South African Women's Chess Champion, runs her own chess academy (@brightmindschess), and has am incredible Twitch chess stream (https://www.twitch.tv/hashtagchess)  with bestie Rebecca Selkirk. Jesse and I chat about her chess journey, the importance of public speaking, how to create an income online, and how to make a successful passion career. 

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com As the first African American to win the Birmingham City Chess Championship, first in 1999 and again in 2000, Orrin Hudson knows how to make the winning move.But as a former gang member in his teen and the seventh of 13 children growing up in Birmingham public housing, Hudson knows that the principles of chess — concentration, self-esteem, problem-solving skills and discipline — apply just as well to the game of life. Following these principles, Hudson became an Alabama State Trooper.Hudson was called to action shortly after learning of a robbery that ended the lives of five employees for $2,400, realizing for evil to prevail, the only thing required is that good people do nothing. So he founded Be Someone, Inc., and a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, to share his knowledge of choosing peace instead of violence and to put brains before bullets.Now, he teaches the youth to stop chasing after the wrong cash and go after K.A.S.H.: knowledge, Attitude, Skill and Habits.“Make Your Next Move Your Best Move and Every Move after that,” Hudson said. “Think it out. Don’t shoot it out.”His speeches combine high energy performance, straight talk, personal experience and passion, teaching young people the invaluable life lesson a high school teacher named James Edge passed onto him: take time to think things through."With his help, I began to understand life through a chessboard,” Hudson said. “He showed me that every move you make has consequences and in order to improve my game and my life, I had to make better choices. I slowly realized that I was responsible for my own success or failure.”In the same way that chess helped Hudson develop his focus and skills, his organization’s ultimate mission is to build character, hope and inspiration so that kids can realize their full potential.Hudson also authored One Move at a Time: How to Play and Win at Chess and Life! weaving chess strategies into 21 life lessons.

Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, speaker, host, author and PokerStars Ambassador. The Program Director at US Chess Women, Jennifer is passionate about female empowerment and creative work around the games she loves most, chess and poker. She is the author of Chess Bitch and Play Like a Girl, books that, along with her work for US Chess Women, aims to bring more females into the game. Jennifer believes that thinking inside the GRID, the title of her poker podcast, is a way to organize our thinking in a hectic world, as well as a portal into deep and beautiful thought. The grid is both a reference to the 8×8 chess board, and the 13×13 color coded grid of all possible poker hands, which poker professionals now use to study the game. Jennifer is also an author and host at the Grand Chess Tour and of the award winning podcast, Ladies Knight. In 2020, The GRID won the Global Poker Award for the best poker podcast in the World.

This week Cammy, Iain and Rory look back at the weekend's PRO 14 action and ahead to Scotland's must win 6 Nations game against Italy. We have some fantastic Where's Dougie Donnelly signings which border on stalking and get out Hands In The Ruck over Sir Clive Woodward and the continued fall out from Finn Russell leaving the Scotland camp. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's hard to practice psychology in high stakes situations. But it's necessary. I've been practicing this forever. I practice with chess, in business, in negotiating, in investing. Jennifer Shahade also practices this. Actually, no. She's mastered it. She's the U.S. Women's Chess Champion and a professional poker player. We've been playing chess together since we were kids. And I recently went on her podcast, "The Poker Grid." And I'm airing it here for you. We talk about crypto, diversifying your investments, side hustles, and negotiating. Plus, we talk about the psychology of poker, how to take in information and predict your opponent. Here's the show. I hope you enjoy. - James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram   Check Out The Altucher Book Club Series: Apple Podcasts YouTube Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

It’s hard to practice psychology in high stakes situations. But it's necessary. I've been practicing this forever. I practice with chess, in business, in negotiating, in investing. Jennifer Shahade also practices this. Actually, no. She's mastered it. She's the U.S. Women's Chess Champion and a professional poker player. We've been playing chess together since we were kids. And I recently went on her podcast, "The Poker Grid." And I'm airing it here for you. We talk about crypto, diversifying your investments, side hustles, and negotiating. Plus, we talk about the psychology of poker, how to take in information and predict your opponent. Here's the show. I hope you enjoy. - James I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram Check Out The Altucher Book Club Series: Apple Podcasts YouTube Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's in-depth interview, we welcome Robert Sinn, aka @CEOTechnician on Twitter and Goldfinger on ceo.ca. Robert volunteers his time to talk about his current analysis on gold and gold mining stocks. He discusses his ideas of where exactly we are in the gold bull cycle and the lessons he learned through the cycle in 2008-09. Robert is a former National Chess Champion and teacher of the game to many youth. He describes similarities needed for both chess success and resource speculation success. I also ask him about psychology of investing in this space. Robert's newsletter can be found at http://tradinglab.co/premium/. This is a fantastic interview for anyone investing in or considering investing in junior resources and mining. We'd like to thank our sponsors! Integra Resources trades on the TSX-V under ITR and the OTCQX under IRRZF. Integra Resource is advancing its past producing DeLamar (DeL - a - Marr ) Gold-Silver project in SW Idaho through aggressive drilling and exploration. An updated Resources Estimate is expected in Q2 and a maiden PEA in H2 2019. The management of Integra successfully sold its previous brownfields project for C$590 million in summer 2017. Read more about the company and its successful management team at integraresources.com. Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. is a junior exploration company focused on the discovery of gold-rich copper deposits in British Columbia, Canada. Pacific Empire trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEMC and on the OTCQB markets under the symbol PEMSF. The Company currently has a very tight share structure. Pacific Empires’ unique approach to the prospect generator business model incorporates the Company’s own reverse circulation drill to advance projects beyond that of typical prospect generators. The focus for Pacific Empire during 2019 is its Babine Porphyry Belt projects in central British Columbia where Pacific Empire has assembled a 17,000 hectare land position over the past 12 months. During 2019, Pacific Empire is also planning aggressive reverse circulation drill programs on its Sat, Bulkley and Paragon properties. More information on Pacific Empire can be found at pemcorp.ca. Western Copper and Gold is focused on developing the world-class Casino project in Canada's Yukon Territory. The Casino project consists of an impressive 10 billion pounds of copper and 18 million ounces of gold in an overall resource. Western Copper and Gold trades on the TSX and the NYSE American with WRN. Be sure to follow the company via their website, www.westerncopperandgold.com. Minera Alamos is an advanced stage exploration and development company with multiple low-cap-ex projects in Mexico. Minera Alamos is traded with the symbol MAI on the TSX-V and with MAIFF in the US OTC Markets. Read more about their development strategies at mineraalamos.com. Mining Stock Daily is produced by: www.clearcreekdigital.com www.investmentresearchdynamics.com (Mining Stock Journal)

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Our new U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, 17-year-old Jennifer Yu appears on Ladies Knight to discuss her historic victory, where she scored 10/11 to become the first teenager since 2000 to capture the Women’s Championship title. Yu and Shahade discuss her favorite games, her study techniques as well as her hobbies, from magic to running. Jennifer...

WIM Alexey Root is a former US Women’s Chess Champion among many other distinctions. She has a Ph. D. from UCLA in Education,and is a lecturer at The University of Texas at Dallas. Alexey has written 7 books about chess and education, and is also a frequent writer for US Chess and other publications. In our interview we discussed collegiate chess in the U.S, how opportunities for female chess players have changed, plus the important topic of what chess parents can do to help safeguard their children. Please read on for all of the details, links, and timestamps: 0:00- Intro and discussion of college chess in the United States in general, and at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)  in particular. The Final Four of College Chess just concluded, with The University of Texas-Rio-Grande Valley emerging as the winner for the second consecutive year. The other participants were Webster University, UTD, and Harvard University. 11:00- How did Alexey decide to pursue a PhD in Education? 18:00- We segue into a discussion of approaches to teaching chess to very young students. Elizabeth Spiegel’s Chess Educator of the Year speech can be seen here, and Jeff Bulington’s here. 21:45- Alexey will be a featured guest in the Girls Club Room at the US Chess National Junior High Championship- go say hi to her-if you are there. How has the world of Women’s chess changed during Alexey's career? Will strong female players like Hou Yifan and newly crowned US Women’s Champion Jennifer Yu pursue chess professionally? 33:00- Chess books! What are Alexey’s favorites (other than her own books)?  Alexey was nice enough to provide a list of her favorite books- you can find it at the bottom of this description. 44:00- What advice does Alexey give to chess parents? Alexey stresses that the #1 priority should be child safety! Alexey has written movingly in the past about how being a victim of sexual abuse framed her experiences as a parent and teacher, and I really appreciate her willingness to talk about this important subject. 56:00- How did Alexey get her first chess book published? Piggybacking off of John Hartmann’s advice, Alexey also gives advice on how to (eventually) find paid work as a chess writer. Alexey is also quite forthcoming about the compensation one can expect as a chess writer. 1:06:00- Why are the supporters of the podcast slacking when it comes to sending in questions?

March 27, 2019 Eight year-old Homeless Chess Champion, calls from listeners by Dr. Farid Holakouee

JB & JR discuss what it means to be a leader. They also talk about top 5 rappers out New York of all time, man weaves, viral moment in CT, and the come up of the week the 8 year old Chess Champion.

Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson is a chess champion. He's the number one best selling author of One Move at a Time - How to Win at Chess and Life. He is a strategist, an inspirational speaker, and he's the founder of Be Someone (besomeone.org is the Web site) and he's created a successful youth development program for students across the country by teaching them the game of life through the game of chess. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 095 Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars 03:26 Tom's introduction to Orrin Hudson 06:20 From a checkers guy to a Chess Champion 10:09 Starting a non-profit for kids 12:14 Greed vs Delayed Gratification 14:05 The media LOVES integrity 16:40 Seeing this as a life's calling 21:14 The best and worst in running an organization 26:27 Sponsor message 28:03 A typical day for Orrin and how he stays motivated Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar – It's the second webinar on the page: https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel Orrin's website - http://www.besomeone.org/ Via email: orrin@besomeone.org Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://www.greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes On Demand TV - https://screwthecommute.com/94/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://www.GreatInternetMarketing.com/wordpressecourse Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.  

In this episode - you'll hear from Elizabeth Shaughnessy - Founder of the Berkeley Chess School. Elizabeth is 81 years YOUNG and has no plans on dying... Elizabeth was Women's Chess Champion in Ireland. She has played in seven international chess Olympiads and is active in chess tournaments around the world. She served as President of CalChess and is on the US Chess Executive Board. She cites two main failures in her life relating to playing piano (but not at the level of Beethoven or Mozart) and architecture (a career she held for decades but didn't think she was particularly good at it). And then in 1982....Elizabeth opened the Berkeley Chess School. With nearly 40 years of success at the Berkeley Chess School, Elizabeth has amassed incredible knowledge and insight on how children play the game of chess (and life) differently. You'll hear why she believes chess is so important for kids and adults outside of the game. I have no doubt you'll enjoy this conversation with Elizabeth - the Mies Van Der Rohe of chess.... Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Thanks for listening - Yinh

Host Don Marsh talks about the role St. Louis is playing on the world chess scene after a local resident made it to the final round of he 2018 World Chess Championships.

Imaging how strange it must be to walk down the halls of your high school, the best in the state at something, and nobody knows your secret. Emmanuel Carter does it every day. Carter is a four-time high school chess champion as well as a 17-year-old Lee County High School senior. He's also one of the few young African Americans playing chess at such a top level. This week on First in Future, he talks to IEI Director Leslie Boney about his journey to becoming a chess champion, how he learned the game and how he applies its lessons to other parts of his life.

We talk to American chess Grandmaster Patrick Wolff.

The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, review and discuss Disney's third live-action film of 2016, Queen of Katwe. Starring newcomer Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong'o, and David Oyelowo, the film accounts the journey of a young girl with dreams of becoming a Chess Champion. Helmed by director Mira Nair, we contemplate the film's impact in the Oscar race, and ask the question whether the film's unique story-telling will win over moviegoers, as well as critics, alike.News items include the casting of Benicio Del Toro's in the upcoming Predator reboot, Peter Berg discussing his perfect pairing to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the sequel to his action/comedy smash hit, The Rundown (2003), and the latest and historic addition of the first Latina comedian on NBC's “Saturday Night Live”.

Downside's resident Chess Champion, Joshua Higgs, spoke to us about his recent competition wins and hopes for the future. Interview as featured in the 2015 edition of the Downside Diary. Visit www.downside.co.uk for more information.

How can you be successful in chess and investing? German chess champion Arkadij Naiditsch shares his secrets of success. To listen to this podcast, click here.

Introduction Turn in your Bibles, if you would, to Matthew chapter 22. We resume our series in the gospel of Matthew. As I was growing up, one of my favorite movies - I love adventure movies and war movies, if they're done in a certain way. And this old movie, Sergeant York, was probably one of my favorites, a black and white film with Gary Cooper. Perhaps some of you've seen it. Sergeant York, a true hero, a military hero in World War I, captured 132 Germans in one day, almost single-handedly, amazing achievement. And they made a movie about his life a number of years later and Gary Cooper starred in it. In that film, Cooper portrays Alvin York as kind of a hell-raising mountain man before he became a Christian, riding through town and firing off guns and causing trouble. But the Lord got hold of his life, he came to faith in Christ, and he renounced all forms of wickedness, and all aggression, and fighting, and all the things that he'd done, and he walked with Christ, and he was a Sunday school teacher and he was growing. And then World War I came around for the United States in 1917, and the draft was enacted and he was drafted. And this threw him into a crisis of conscience. He didn't know whether he could go and fight, he might be a conscientious objector. He wasn't sure what to do, and so he went along in the process, and I think it was a sergeant that said, “You really just need to go and get it settled in your heart, whether you can even do this.” And so he took some time and he went off into the mountains there of Tennessee, and he wandered around with his Bible, and he sat down overlooking a beautiful valley, and he opened up to the passage of Scripture that we're going to study today. Matthew 22:21, and there he read, “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.” And in this way, he resolved his own struggling conscience. He felt that he was able to serve in the military and rendered to Caesar those things that were Caesar's, and he could do it as an act of worship to God. Now, whether you accept his particular interpretation of that passage or not, this passage talks about a Christian's proper relationship to government. And if you know anything about church history, you know that Christians have struggled with that question and continue to struggle. And I predict we're going to continue to struggle and even more in this nation. And therefore, we have to return to the Scriptures and find out what God expects from us in terms of our relationship with government. From the very beginning of the Christian church this has been a struggle, after all, it was Caesar's governor, Pontius Pilate, that put our Lord to death, unjustly at the human level. Who ordered the crucifixion of Christ, and it was Roman soldiers who nailed Jesus to the cross. But on the other hand, it was a godly Roman centurion, Cornelius, who was the first Gentile convert to Christ. A man of faith. The greatest apostle of them all, the Apostle Paul was both a quintessential Jewish Christian and a Roman citizen, both. And Paul frequently claimed the benefits of Roman citizenship and used the transportation and commerce abilities of the Roman Empire to spread the gospel. And yet it was Caesar who ordered the Apostle Paul's execution, as well. The New Testament constantly commands willing submission to the government. And yet, it was the government that viciously persecuted Christians on and off for the first three centuries of church history. The Emperor Constantine declared himself to be a Christian in the year 325 A.D., but that declaration brought a wedding of church and state, which was in some ways for a long time, ruinous to the Christian church. And required a massive reformation twelve centuries later to bring it out of some of the false understandings that happened at that time. In many nations around the world, it is government that is viciously persecuting our brothers and sisters in Christ. Godless governments or governments dominated by other religions, world religions, that are persecuting our brothers and sisters, hunting down godly pastors, arresting them, persecuting them, torturing them and killing them. And yet here in America, there has been for over 200 years, somewhat of a comfortable relationship between Christianity and the state government. Many godly Christians have had a massive influence on the governmental life of our nation. Christians have as much right to vote in this country and set policy as non-Christians do, to influence as any other group. Some have even gone so far, many times, there are many statements in history that America is a Christian nation because of the pervasive influence of Christians on the history of government in this country. Barack Obama recently distanced himself from that statement, said America is not a Christian nation. And some have been debating that statement as well. And so, we see in recent history, the comfortable relationship between the Christian faith and the surrounding secular government, decaying a bit, fraying around the edges, even becoming more and more corrupt. I think we all acknowledge that with the legalization of abortion over a quarter century ago, the Roe v. Wade decision, that the relationship between the Christian faith and the secular government turned for the worse, and in many ways corruption has entered this relationship and we stand in uncertain times. And we don't really know what the future holds in terms of our relationship with the government of our country. And so, the question stands before us as it has before, every generation of Christians: “How should a faithful Christian deal well with the government of the land in which they live?” Now, Sergeant York found an answer in the text that we're gonna study today, I think we can find an answer, too. I don't know that we're gonna find the exact same applications that he did, but this is a text that we should turn to and attend to. And it begins with an attack on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that was plotted out and executed by his enemies. An Attack Plotted and Executed Look at verses 15 through 17, “Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘We know that you're a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, since you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?’” The Final Week of Jesus’ Life … One Conflict After Another So this is, as we've mentioned in context, the final week of Jesus' life. What a tumultuous week. One conflict after another. His enemies are mobilized. They're moving out and they're plotting against him. Jesus’ Enemies Plot Against Him Look at verse 15 again, “The Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words.” They took counsel together, as in Psalm 2. They assembled together and took counsel how they might trap him. And the idea here is to trap him by his speech. Ordinarily, people who speak a lot are vulnerable to making an occasional gaffe. “Where words are many, sin is inevitable,” the Bible says. I actually pray, as one whose ministry involves a lot of speaking, that I might avoid saying something that will bring shame to the Savior, say something that's doctrinally not true. In our day and age of YouTube and electronic devices that can capture the moment immediately, you can say something you wish you hadn't said, and a million people can see it over the next week. And political campaigns have been scuttled by that kind of thing. An off-color remark, an off-hand remark, and there it goes up on YouTube and you're finished. Your dreams of being president are now over. Such an off-hand comment can torpedo a presidential campaign, but in Jesus' day, it could get you killed. And so they were looking for something by which they could trap him and - can we say it - right to the end, kill him. They want to kill him. That's their goal. And so they're trying to get rid of Jesus. And there are two ways, I think, if you look at it logically that they could have gotten rid of Jesus, they can get rid of him by law or they can get rid of him by force. Either way, I think it was okay, they would have attempted either one, but they had problems on each side. Now, if they wanted to get rid of Jesus by law, legally they had to work with the Romans because they were in charge. And according to Roman law at the time, the Jews could not have put Jesus to death. The Romans had no interest whatsoever in any religious controversy between Jesus and the Pharisees or Sadducees, would not have been interesting to them at all. The claim that Jesus was the Son of God was blasphemy to the Sanhedrin, but Pilate would not have been interested in such a thing. So Jesus had to somehow be made a criminal in the eyes of Rome. If Jesus was heard to be espousing rebellion against Rome, then the Romans would take an interest in that and they would take care of executing Jesus themselves. They have no problem putting the people to death. Hence, the question about taxation. On the other hand, the Jewish leaders could simply rise up and attack Jesus. Just kill him by force, as they tried to do several times in his ministry. But the problem there, as it says again and again in Matthew's gospel, was the people. They were afraid of the people. They all loved Jesus and held that Jesus was a prophet of God. And so, if they had managed to rise up and kill Jesus, then the crowd in rage would have turned and killed them. And they were afraid of that, they were afraid of the people. So in order to strip this protection away, Jesus had to be made repulsive in the eyes of the people. Hence, the question about taxation. If Jesus said that they didn't have to pay taxes to Caesar, then he would be made repulsive at least in the eyes of patriotic Jews who could then foment negative feelings about Jesus and it would be easier to put Him to death. Strange Bedfellows: The Pharisees and Herodians And so this whole issue brings together two strange bedfellows, if you can look at it that way: the Pharisees and the Herodians. Ordinarily, they wouldn't have agreed about much of anything. The Pharisees were orchestrating this whole thing. Verse 16, “The Pharisees sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians.” Interesting, they didn't go themselves. They had no problems confronting Jesus but the approach here is one of subtlety, they're trying to trap Jesus. And so, I think they might have felt that Jesus would let his guard down, if these young disciples came along and asked this question that they'd been fed by their masters. And so they send the disciples but they're organizing this. The Pharisees, you know, they were zealots for the law of Moses, sought to keep ritual purity at all costs. Their adamant desire to follow the laws of Moses and they absolutely despised the Romans, and the occupying forces, the Roman legions. Some Pharisees were even zealots who would have taken up arms against the Romans, and did at many times, would have favored armed rebellion against Rome. They would have absolutely repudiated paying any taxes to Caesar at all if they could. On the other hand, the Herodians were disciples or followers of King Herod, who was a collaborator with Rome. He was really a puppet king. His whole power was based on Roman consent, and he personally benefited from the taxes paid to Caesar. The Herodians would have instantly reported Jesus to the Romans if Jesus had said, “You don't have to pay Roman taxes.” So these are strange bedfellows. How in the world do they agree to get together? Well, there's an old adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” That's how it works. It happened in World War II. You remember how the Western countries like Great Britain and the United States worked together with a communist, totalitarian, dictator, genocidal maniac like Joseph Stalin, because they were all fighting against Hitler. And so these two groups that are ordinarily enemies, they got together, they represent opposite sides of the question on taxation. They didn't agree with each other in this question. But they did agree about one thing, they wanted Jesus dead. The Flattery And so they're willing to get together and come and ask him this question about taxation. And they come subtly. They come like a snake. They come with flattery. Look at verse 16, “‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘We know that you're a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men since you pay no attention to who they are.’” Well, that's just flattery, is all that is. Flattery is insincere praise given for selfish reasons. It's an ancient technique. It's been around a long time. Dale Carnegie in his famous book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, said this about flattery, “Flattery is telling the other person exactly what he thinks about himself.” So in other words, the more prideful you are, the more susceptible you are to flattery. If you keep getting flattered and somebody uses flattery with you, could it be you have a pride problem? In Aesop’s Fable, “The Fox and the Crow,” the wily fox sees an ugly crow sitting up high in a branch with a piece of cheese in his beak, remember this story. And he persuades the crow that it has the most beautiful voice of any bird. And how much he would love to hear the crow sing another song. The crow believes this, and opens his mouth and begins to squawk some hideous song, and the precious piece of cheese flutters down to the ground and the fox gobbles it up. Do not trust flatterers is the moral of that story. Scripture has its own warning on flattery. Proverbs 29:5 says, “Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet,” isn't that what these folks were doing with Jesus, spreading a net for his feet? If I can just pause and urge, never use flattery. If you're going to encourage somebody, be sure your motives are pure. You wanna build them up in their faith. You wanna see them glorify God more. Don't give compliments or encouragement to get something back from somebody. And so they come with flattery. And the flattery, interesting that they use, actually is true. The things they said about Jesus are all true. The problem is they didn't believe they were true, and therefore, it's flattery. Jesus was in fact a man of integrity. NIV gives just “a man of truth,” he was true, literally. Honest through and through, perfectly free from any deception or corruption. Actually, Jesus was far more than that, he wasn't just merely a truthful man, he was the truth, himself. He was truth embodied. But they didn't believe this, the Pharisees actually believed he was a deceiver teaching false doctrines. Secondly, He actually did teach the way of God truthfully. He perfectly spoke the words of his Heavenly Father. He said nothing except what the father had told him to say. And he accurately portrayed the way of God. This is all true. But again, he's far more than this, he didn't just merely proclaim the way, he was the way to God and still is. For Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” But again, they didn't believe this. They actually believed he was a deceiver leading the people astray. And thirdly, Jesus was truly no respecter of persons. He didn't respect a man's face, he wasn't concerned with his appearance or his position, it meant nothing to him. Not swayed at all by public opinion. I believe never in human history has any man been so freed from concern about other people's opinions. Have you not noticed how many times Jesus puts out the fire by pouring a bucket of kerosene on it? He is willing to say the truth. They come at him in John 5, because he's healing on a Sabbath. He said, “Well, you asked me about healing,” He said, “Actually, my Father is always at his work to this very day and I too am working.” So he went to the next level. “I'm not merely just doing things on the Sabbath, I'm following my Father. God is my Father.” Don't imagine for a moment, Jesus didn't know the effect that his words would have. He was just utterly fearless when it came to dealing with people. The fact of the matter is, every leader, every king, every ruler, every judge, every great man or great woman that has ever lived, will stand some day before Jesus and be judged by him. He's the judge of all the earth. He has no fear before people. None whatsoever. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Now, I actually think Jesus' enemies did believe that he was free in his speech, that he spoke his convictions and let the chips fall where they may. I think they believed that, they were actually counting on it. They wanted Jesus to speak forth his own destruction. And so they were counting on him to say what his opinion was. The Trap Sprung Now, having laid the flattery on thickly, Jesus' predators then spring the trap, verse 17, “Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” The word “tax” here is “census” from which we get “census”. This was the tax that was set up, the poll tax set up by Caesar Augustus, and then renewed again and again by these Caesars. And it was the most offensive tax. It was basically a tax for having a head. If you had a head, you had to pay a tax. And so they would count your heads and then you would pay the tax. Either Way … Jesus is Stuck And so Jesus has to answer this question, “Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” They believe this, either way. Either way, he's stuck. If he had said, “No. It is not lawful or it is not right for us to pay taxes to Caesar. This is the promised land, promised to Abraham. These Romans are usurpers. They ought not to be here.” Then they've got him. Because the Romans are gonna come after a great powerful leader like that and Jesus was, with multitudes of people following him, they would have shut him down, they would have killed him, he would have been instantly arrested by Pilate and put to death as an insurrectionist. And their problem would be solved. But if on the other hand, he said, “It is right to pay taxes to Caesar,” then he alienates the zealots and patriotic Jews, all of that harkening back to 2,000 years before that, when God had promised this land to Abraham and to his descendants forever. And they looked at these Romans as coming in and usurping their rightful place in the Promised Land. It was a brilliant ploy. They're playing chess with Jesus, and they feel like they have Him trapped, and there's nothing he can do, no matter what he does, he loses. But they forgot one thing, they didn't understand one thing. They were playing chess with the God who created the universe. They were crossing intellectual swords with the mind who is presently sustaining our atoms and molecules, together. You can't get ahead of Jesus mentally or intellectually. All praise be to God, for the mental powers of Jesus. You can't get ahead of him, you don't catch him with his guard down, it never happens. The mind of Christ. Jesus Exposes their Hypocrisy And so Jesus immediately goes to the heart of the matter and he doesn't immediately deal with the issue. He immediately deals with their hearts in bringing him the issue. Verse 18, he says “You hypocrites. Why are you trying to trap me?” The Scripture says “Jesus, knowing their evil intent.” He studied their hearts. The Omniscience of Christ It is one thing, and we can do this, to sense flattery and hypocrisy. Jesus didn't sense anything, He knew it. He knew their hearts, he knew their hearts perfectly. He studies our hearts and our minds, as it says in the Book of Revelation. He knew their evil intent and he called them hypocrites. A hypocrite literally, it's an actor, it's somebody who puts on a mask to cover up his true intentions, his true person. And so, they were pretending to be fawning kind of fans of Jesus. But actually they wanted him dead. Jesus Evades their Trap And so Jesus exposes their hypocrisy, and then he evades their trap. Look at verses 19-22. Jesus' enemies underestimated his infinite mind. And so do you, and so do I. There's not a single person here that rightly esteems Jesus' thinking power. “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways,” says the Lord “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my thoughts higher than your thoughts, and my ways higher than your ways." So as they're trying to play chess with Jesus, they didn't know who they were dealing with. I love stories in which somebody incognito gets into a certain situation and people don't know who they're dealing with. I read some time ago, a story about Dr. Emanuel Lasker, who is one of the greatest chess players in history. And he was Chess Champion, he was German and Chess Champion for 27 years, the longest chess reign in history. And he had a little hobby. He used to like to go around to coffee shops and little places in different towns, and just play chess with people. And he would gauge the ability, and just make it fun for himself. And he could dial his ability at whatever the level, and he just loved to do this. One day, he came to a village where there was this old blind man, who was a chess expert, who had almost never lost. This man was an expert chess player. Though he was blind, he was able to play the whole game in his mind, didn't have to see the pieces. And so they were playing and as the game unfolded, Lasker played a certain move and the blind man just smiled. And he said, “Dr. Lasker, I presume?” And he could tell just from the move, and he said, “I'm undone, I'm uncovered.” The blind man could see, but no one else could see, this was the greatest chess player in the world. I love those kind of stories because Jesus really was God incognito. In “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” we say “Mild, he laid his glory by.” Why do they underestimate Jesus? Because Jesus wasn't fully on display in all of his glory there. He looked like just an ordinary Jew. And so, they underestimated his mind, they thought of him in a fleshly way, and so they thought they had trapped him. But let me tell you something, Jesus cannot be trapped. And this is a fundamental principle concerning Jesus' death. “No man takes my life from me, but I lay it down freely of my own accord. I have the authority to lay it down and I have the authority to take it back up again.” John 10:18. You can't trap Jesus into dying, you can't surround him with a force too great for him to handle. If he doesn't wanna die, he is not going to die. Then why did he die? Well, He died for you and me, because we're sinners, he died under the wrath of God, to take away the penalty for our sins. He chose to die, he wasn't trapped into death. He wasn't a victim, he died because sinners like you and me cannot stand before God and hope to avoid hell, except that Jesus saves us. I just have to appeal to you now and say, do you know him as a savior? Don't be amazed at his intellectual abilities, yes, be amazed, but that's not enough. Jesus laid down his life for you, if you'll only trust in him. I ask you to simply repent. You don't need a bunch of religion, you don't need a bunch of insights you don't need all of this, you need to know that Jesus was God, became man, shed his blood on the cross for your sins and all of your sins will be forgiven, God will see you as righteous as Jesus if you simply believe in him. It's all you need to do. An Object Lesson: “Show Me the Coin” So Jesus couldn't be taken by accident, his guard isn't down, no one takes his life from him. And so he decides to become a teacher and he uses an object lesson, you know an object lesson? You use an object to teach something. He says, bring me the coin. “Show me the coin used for paying the poll tax.” Apparently, they had to go get one, none of the Jews had one of those hateful things. Whose Portrait, Whose Inscription? So they managed to go get it. And he asked the question, “Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?” Well, on the coin would have been at that point, a portrait of Tiberius Caesar. But, and very offensive to the Jews, was an inscription which proclaimed the divinity of Tiberius Caesar, that he was a God. Now, it is an axiom of ancient governments and probably of governments today, whosoever face is on the money is ruling that country. And so, that was Caesar's country because his face was on the money. So Jesus is focusing attention on the coin itself and on the ruler. And that offensive coin would have been brutally offensive to the Jews, because it had an image, a graven image on it, of someone who was claiming to be god, the son of the divine Augustus, literally the son of a god. And it would have been a violation, therefore, of the Ten Commandments against graven images. As a matter of fact, if you go to Israel today, you can meet some Jews, Orthodox Jews, who will not allow their photo to be taken, even in the 21st century, because they believe it's a violation of the Ten Commandments. Secondly, on the other side, this coin would have shown Tiberius Caesar in priestly robe as though he was a high priest of God. It was a very offensive coin. And so Jesus' enemies are only happy to produce this coin and show it to him, because they imagine that Jesus is about to speak the words that will end his life. So go ahead, Jesus here it is. What do you wanna say? Is it lawful to pay tax to Caesar or not? And then Jesus says this: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” Now, it's amazing, Jesus changed the word. They ask. “Is it lawful to give the poll tax to Caesar?” He changes the word to, what we would have to say in English, “Render” or “give back.” Something like giving someone their due. He changes and intensifies the word. It is Caesar's by right, render it to him, it is right to give it to him. It is his. So give it to him. And so, he asserts here, that it is in fact, lawful to support governments even wicked pagan idolatrous governments with tax money. It is their due, we must render it to them. And it is astonishing if you meditate on it, that Jesus is upholding the right of this pagan government that in a few days' time, will execute him, and he knows it. He's already predicted it, they're gonna hand him over to the Gentiles, to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day, he'll be raised to life. He's predicted it multiple times in Matthew's Gospel, he knows exactly what Pontius Pilate is going to do to him. And yet, for all of that, He says, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's.” But he doesn't stop there, he extends it beyond, infinitely beyond. “Render to God those things that are God's.” What We Must Render to Caesar The Simple Answer on Taxes: YES! Well, let's look at the first one. What is Caesar's? What should we render to Caesar? Well, let's start with taxes. The simple answer on taxes is, yes, you must pay them. So the federal government is not gonna come in and arrest me as an insurrectionist, I'm gonna say, “You need to pay taxes to the federal government.” I would urge that you not pay them a penny more than they deserve. That's a different matter. Okay, get a good tax attorney, or somebody, don't pay them a penny more. We're not looking to give charity to the federal government. I'm starting to show my political leanings here, but at any rate, we're not looking to give extra. Donating money to the federal government, I don't think we need to do that. I recently received my 10-40 in the mail. Boy, they're right on it, aren't they? And they get it out to you just in case you might wanna pay on January 4, just get it right in the mail. So at any rate. We must pay taxes. The answer is yes. Now, what does it mean when we talk about authority? Jesus basically is saying the authorities that exist have been established by God, He will say that through His apostle Paul. What is authority? It is the right to command obedience. It is the right to command obedience. Therefore, in our family, we talk about God-ordained authorities. There are authorities that have been instituted by God, and they have the right to give commands, not merely suggestions. Friends give suggestions, authorities give commands. And so, authority that exists has been established by God. It says again in Daniel 4:17, “The Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men.” And so God sovereignly sets up kings. The Benefits of Caesar in Jesus’ Day Now, there were benefits of Caesar in Jesus' day, the Romans conquest of the Mediterranean had united that part of the world in a system and infrastructure that made the gospel able to travel very easily there. It meant that as long as a country accepted Roman rule, they could live under the Pax Romana, the Roman Peace, free of war, which is a great benefit. And the Romans were generally enlightened leaders, they used local leaders like Herod and others to rule over their own people and made it worth everyone's while to be peaceful, under the Roman yoke. And so, they were excellent at long-term stability, they gave a basic modicum of Roman justice, they punished the evildoers, as best as they could, although it wasn't perfect, because both Jesus and Paul were executed wrongly, at the human level. But at the same time, it was a better system of justice than many that existed. And as with any reasonable government, they protected the people from rampant crime, from anarchy, from armed mobs roaming the streets and brought stability and order to daily life. That's what you've got from the Roman government. The Benefits of Government Today Well, what are the benefits of government today? Well, in Romans 13:4, Paul says “The ruler is God's servant to do you good.” And again in Romans 13:6. “This also is why you pay taxes, because the authorities are God's servants who give their full time to governing.” Twice in that passage, it calls rulers God's servants who are doing you good. And so God's servants do you good by promoting peace, and public order, establishing and upholding systems of justice, punishing evildoers, protecting people from external military threats, promoting health and prosperity by roads, infrastructures and other things, etcetera, etcetera. Now, the debates on the etcetera could go on forever on the proper role of government, but at least governments do this. And if you wanna see the effect of no government, look at Somalia. And if you have any idea what's going on or has been going on in Somalia, from 1991 to 2006, there has been no permanent national government in Somalia. Armed bands of military thugs under different gangland warlords are trying to control the streets. It was might makes right, enforcing their wills on common people. No national laws governing commerce. And there were, in short, no taxes. So if you want a place where there are no taxes, go live in Somalia. That didn't mean you weren't going to be paying money out of pocket every time you stepped on the street, at some armed kid that came up with a gun. That was going on, but there were no taxes 'cause there was no government. The level of daily violence in Somalia has been called catastrophic. In 2000, statistics stated that only 21% of the population had clean drinking water. 79% of the people in Somalia did not have water to drink. No such thing as safe travel in the country, at any moment armed gangs could hit you with highway robbery. 10% infant mortality rate. 25% of the babies that are born in that country die by age five. Adult literacy declined from 24% in 1989 to 17% in 2001. So that's what anarchy looks like. Believe it or not, there's some people that kind of love Somalia and are studying it. They're in western universities that really love no government, they're watching to see if something good will come of that. Dear friends, good government is a blessing from God. Rulers are God's servants who do you good and why is that? Because sin is lawlessness, and if there is no restraining force, then there'll be lawlessness in the streets, and you know it. And so we ought to pay our taxes to Caesar, to government with grateful hearts for the benefits that we get. We Owe More than Taxes But we owe more than taxes, dear friends. We also all honor, 1 Peter 2:17 says “Show proper respect to everyone, love the brotherhood of believers, fear God and honor the king.” Honor is a hard attitude of respect. We don't do it grudgingly, we do it with respect, a sense of respect and gratefulness for what they do. We also owe obedience, we must submit ourselves for the Lord's sake, to every authority instituted among men, Romans 13. We must obey, 1 Peter 2:13-14. And as we're able, we must participate wisely as stewards of gracious gifts given to us. We are part of a representative democracy here. A republic. And so we are able to participate, nine times in the book of Acts, it is recorded that the Apostle Paul was a citizen of Rome. If that were some corrupt thing or some evil thing, it wouldn't have been mentioned like that, but it was usually a benefit to Paul. And that kind of citizenship is a stewardship that's entrusted to us. And we must make the best of it. So that involves such things as voting wisely, jury duty, and other things like that. The key example of proper participation with a secular even godless government is Daniel in the book of Daniel. Daniel, in Daniel 6:3, “Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” He was a great magistrate. Servant of the state. And he was able to use his position as a wise counselor to give frank advice to a tyrant like Nebuchadnezzar. In Daniel 4:27, he says, “Therefore, O king, be pleased to accept my advice: renounce your sins by doing what is right and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue.” Boy, that's some bold, frank advice-giving there. And so, I think that Christians can get involved in government at many levels, as salt and light to prevent the spread of corruption by making those kinds of messages. If in fact we don't lose our saltiness We also owe government prayer, we ought to pray. It says in 1 Timothy 2, “I urge, first of all, that requests and prayers and intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings, and for all of those in authority, so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” That's the province of government, to enable us to live peaceful and quiet lives. But more than that, we have to pray for the salvation of government officials. Because Paul goes on to say “This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.” And so we ought to be praying for presidents and senators and representatives for their personal salvation, That they would come to faith in Christ. Because frankly, some day God is going to call them to give an account. For the way that they carried themselves when they're in positions of power. And they will give an account to Christ. The Limits of Our Obedience And so, therefore, dear friends, there are limits to our obedience to Caesar. There's only so much Caesar can command us to do. In Acts 4, Peter and John said, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God.” So whenever that comes, where the government is forcing something that causes us that compels us to disobey God, we must disobey government. Daniel, again, our example of that, he was commanded to pray to no one but the king for 30 days. And so what does he do, he goes up to his room, and opens the window for everyone to see and prays toward Jerusalem three times a day just like he always had done. And they came and got him. Because there was no way that that secular government was going to compel him to stop praying. By the way, what are you willing to suffer for your quiet time? What kind of suffering are you willing to go through so that you can carry on your personal prayer life? Well, that was Daniel, and he was thrown into that lions’ den. But notice that Daniel still had a respectful attitude toward King Darius. And when Darius came and got him, he who had consigned him unjustly into the lions' den. The next day, Daniel has God been able to keep you alive, He said, “O king, live forever.” There was a respectful attitude that he had. And also Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego toward Nebuchadnezzar. A respectful attitude. “I will obey you as much as I can. But if you command me to do something that I cannot do, then I will not do it.” The ultimate end of that, dear friends comes when Antichrist rules the world. When the beast of Revelation 13 comes, and when he commands people all over the world to get a mark on their foreheads, or on their hands. And if they don't get that mark, they cannot buy or sell. No true Christian will receive that mark. For in Revelation 14, it says, “If anyone receives the mark of the beast, they are consigned to hell and the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever.” And so, that's Christian civil disobedience to the final degree there, and many Christians will lose their lives for that form of civil disobedience. What We Must Render to God Love God Above All Else So we have discussed what we must render to Caesar, what must we render to God? Everything. At the end of this chapter we will learn that the first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. This is the first and greatest commandment. So you render to God the utmost devotion and love and effort you have in your life. He should be uppermost in your affections, above all things, give him love. Render to God Worship Above All Else And render to God worship. Above all else. Jesus said to Satan, who said, “fall down and worship me, and I'll give you all the kingdoms of the world.” Jesus said, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” So can I say to you there are two things you must not give to government? Do not give them your worship, I don't care what they print on their coins. Men are men and they're not gods, and so this is really a warning to Tiberius Caesar, give to God the things that are God's. You ought to repent, soon, if you think you're a God. In Acts chapter 12, Herod thought he was a God and God struck him dead on the spot and he was eaten by worms and died, because he would not give glory to God. And so this is a warning to tyrants all over the world. If you get arrogant and egotistical and think that you are gods and you're only men, be warned, beware. But there are two things you must only give to God and certainly not to government: Worship and hope. Don't put your hope in the government, dear friends. It bothered me when Obama had a sticker that said hope in it. Don't hope in Obama. He might end up being some great president. I pray that he repents on his views on abortion. But don't put your hope in him even still, dear friends. Psalm 1:46 says, “Do not trust in princes, but put your trust in the Lord.” So do not give your hope to the federal government, it's not coming by ways of programs. The kingdom of heaven comes in by the power of the Spirit of God. So don't give to government worship and hope, give it to God. Ascribe to the Lord, give to him what is his rightful due. Ascribe to the Lord. Psalm 92, “Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” From Him, through Him, to Him Are All Things And render means give back what is his. Well what is his actually then? Well, it says in Romans 11:36. “From him and through him, and to him are all things. To him be glory forever and ever!” So render to God everything, so that means rendering to Caesar is a subset of rendering to God. You render to God when you render to Caesar as a Christian, it's an act of worship to God. Pay Taxes and Serve Government as an Act of Worship to God So give him all things. As one statesman, and theologian put it, “There is not a square inch in all this universe that our Lord and Savior does not claim as his and say ‘mine!’” Everything is his. And so whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. So pay taxes and serve government as acts of worship to God, and submit to God thereby. Recognize that God is in Charge of Government and World Events And recognize that God is sovereignly in charge of governments. God rules through governments. I know that there are difficult questions about that. Let's say one of those warlords in Somalia, just gets a little more powerful than every other warlord and then he becomes the dictator of the country, is he God-ordained authority? It's an interesting question. But I know that in general, it's the business of Christians to submit when they can and go about the business of the kingdom, and not worry that much about the warlord and get involved in rebellion in that regard. We should therefore pay taxes as an act of worship to the God who gave us government. We should serve jury duty as an act of worship to the God who gave us the right to participate in the judicial process. We should vote as an act of worship to God, who gives us representative government. Some of us may be called on to serve secular government in even higher ways. In the police, law enforcement, as federal judges, in the military. And if you're able to serve and that's your calling, and you serve with a clear conscience, then serve in that way, also as an act of worship to God. Look Forward to a Future Perfect Government And one final thing: Look forward to the future government. The coming government. We celebrated it already, at Christmas time. Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, and to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.” Amen? “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will rule on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” That's the coming government. Be sure you're in a right relationship with the coming king, and serve him and wait for his time, when he will establish not just a thousand years of his reign, but an eternal kingdom where we'll bow knee to him. Let's close in prayer.