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Intro: GM Jonathan Levitt is a chess journalist, an author and a professional cricket bettor! Jonathan is retired from competitive chess, but he has written a few great chess books, including co-authoring the classic Secrets of Spectacular Chess, and Jonathan has recently released his first non-chess book, Contemplating Comedy, which, as you might guess, is a meditation on the topic of humor. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss Jonathan's varied chess career, his transition to cricket betting, the upcoming World Chess Championship, and the intersection of chess and humor. There is lots to learn from Jonathan, so I hope you all enjoy this conversation. Please read on for many more details and relevant links. London Chess Festival Info here!- https://www.englishchess.org.uk/chessfest-in-londons-trafalgar-square/ 0:00- We tackle the age old question, “What constitutes chess talent?” This is a question that Jonathan grapples with in his excellent 1997 book, Genius in Chess. Mentioned: IM Malcolm Pein, Episode 20 with GM Timur Garyev, Book Recap #10- Talking Blindfold Chess with Jerry Wells, Episode 95 with Dr. Christopher Chabris 14:00- Jonathan answers a question from the Perpetual Chess Patreon mailbag relating to ways he could potentially tweak his famed “Levitt question.” 18:00- Jonathan tells the story of what he learned from studying and sharing a house with legendary GM Alexei Shirov. Episode 189 with GM Patrick Wolff 25:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by AImchess.com. Check out their site, and if you decide to subscribe use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. 26:30- What were the key components to Jonathan's own chess improvement path? Mentioned: GM Mikhail Botvinnik, Lasker's Manual of Chess, Fischer's 60 Memorable Games 35:00- Secrets of Spectacular Chess by Jonathan and FM David Friedgood is a great book that shares a lot of brilliant endgame studies. Did endgame studies help Jonathan's own game? 41:00- Jonathan talks about the only “real job” when he worked for a few months for the original Kasparov Chess website. Mentioned: Mig Greengard, GM Vladimir Kramnik 43:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com! Check out their latest offerings here. New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels in all - Chessable.com Also be sure to subscribe to the How to Chess podcast, more info here: https://howtochess.com/ 44:00- How did Jonathan's chess background help him become a professional cricket bettor? What does his work entail? Mentioned: Episode 57 with GM Pascal Charbonneau 53:00-Jonathan's newest book, Contemplating Comedy is a meditation on what makes things funny. Does Jonathan think chess players are funnier than non-chess players? Does he have any good chess jokes? Mentioned: GM Tony Miles, GM Nigel Davies, GM Nigel Short, GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Benjamin Finegold, GM Jan Gustafsson 1:04:00- What were Jonathan's interactions with Kasparov like? Mentioned: Magnus Carlsen, GM Bobby Fischer 1:09:00- What are Jonathan's thoughts on the Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi match? 1:11:00- Thanks so much to Jonathan for joining us! Here is how to keep up with him: Buy his books here: Amazon.com Follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JonathanLevitt7?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor You can email him directly at jonathanlevitt at btinternet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Possible - Conversations with Successful Online Trainers
How To Help Clients Follow Through For Big Results (Online Trainer Show #21) We’ve all had the challenge of getting clients to follow-through. In this episode—which will blow your mind!—the team invites Amber in to discuss how to keep your clients going. Is it your fault? What can you do differently? Also, Jonathan discusses a terrible experience he had as a guest on another podcast, and how that was an example of how not to treat people. Don’t miss it! In This Episode: The Online Trainer Show is now the #1 fitness podcast in Romania! [0:50] What if your clients stop responding, or stop doing their workouts? [14:57] Does Jonathan have to outsource his emotions? [16:26] Why you should collaborate with your clients [18:37] Learning to be creative and flexible with your clients’ needs [21:03] The age-old pineapple-on-pizza debate [24:22] “Our jobs as coaches is to be a port in the storm of information. We facilitate - not dictate.” – Amber Reynolds Feeling like you are failing as a trainer When clients fail to follow through, is it the trainer’s fault? Amber thinks so, and she’ll share what you should do upfront in order to manage your client’s expectations. It’s what your clients pay you for Remember that what you know and live all day every day is not necessarily what your clients come in knowing. They are paying you for that knowledge. Don’t take what you know for granted. The “3-week tantrum” and what to do about it Know that you will have to troubleshoot. Be prepared for the sudden drop in motivation at the 3-week mark. Carolina shares her “stacked log” theory and how you can use it to motivate clients. Resources: If you have a client who isn't responding to messages, try sending this: Hey, (Client Name), I noticed that you haven’t been responding to my messages. No problem. My job isn’t to tell you what to do. Instead, it’s to help guide you. Can you tell me, on a scale of 1-10, how committed you feel right now to achieving the goal of X that we established a short while ago? Know that there’s no right or wrong answer. You don’t need to impress me or make me feel good. I just want to get a handle on how you feel right now, cool? Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness Book: https://amzn.to/32GnYs4 Get all shows and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts at www.onlinetrainer.com/podcast SPONSORS Get started TODAY with the world-leading certification and business development program for personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and gym owners – The Online Trainer Academy: https://onlinetrainer.com/academy Enjoy this special offer of 60 days FREE on PT Distinction from The Online Trainer Show! - https://onlinetrainer.com/ptd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JonGoodmanPTDC
Recapping Episode 1 - I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here The most morally grey reality show of all time finally has its own podcast. It’s Kid Nation Nation!!! Join Tyler, Gary, Michael, and Will as they watch all 13 episodes of the ill-fated reality disaster, Kid Nation. Will all 40 children make it out of the desert? Does Jonathan have what it takes to fend off a revolt? Watch along, listen along, and find out!!
Outdoor and running shops are closed! Which is bad for us - but how about for the world's leading brand in mountain footwear? What does it look like from behind the curtain? "It hurts. It's not easy right now. We hit the Pause button on our entire business in mid-March." Jonathan Lantz is President of La Sportiva North America. This is a 93 year old company based in the Italian Dolomites. What does it look like over there? "They can't go more than 200 meters from their house, they can't go outside to exercise; they can go to the grocery store and walk their dog, and that is it." The Outdoor Retailer trade show was cancelled for 2020. Does Jonathan think Amazon will take over, or will brick and mortar shops still be a key part of the industry?
The live show was a labor of love, and where would we be without a little help from our friends? Live show Photog, Sound Producer, Set Producer and all around talented dude Jonathan McKnight is here to hash out first round action. Juggernaut number one seed Cocoa Puffs has to fend off the upset bid from scrappy Honeycomb after collecting a prelim victory under their belt. Does Jonathan have enough Honeycomb ammo to see Cinderella to the next round?LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBEFor Dope summer apparel check out our folks at CharlitApparel.com/shopFacebook: AJ Presents The Gr8r Good Instagram: AJpresentsthegr8rgoodTwitter: AJgr8rgoodEmail: AJpresentsthegr8rgood@yahoo.comKeep it real with Reel Talk www.RealtalkClt.com
The live show was a labor of love, and where would we be without a little help from our friends? Live show Photog, Sound Producer, Set Producer and all around talented dude Jonathan McKnight is here to hash out first round action. Juggernaut number one seed Cocoa Puffs has to fend off the upset bid from scrappy Honeycomb after collecting a prelim victory under their belt. Does Jonathan have enough Honeycomb ammo to see Cinderella to the next round?LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBEFor Dope summer apparel check out our folks at CharlitApparel.com/shopFacebook: AJ Presents The Gr8r Good Instagram: AJpresentsthegr8rgoodTwitter: AJgr8rgoodEmail: AJpresentsthegr8rgood@yahoo.comKeep it real with Reel Talk www.RealtalkClt.com
Episode Notes Jonathan and Patti discuss the forbidden fruit of Nightcrawler, the cuteness of Blob, and X-Force’s guns filled with testosterone. Patti threatens to stop reading comics forever as Jonathan believes Oprah can revive Strong Guy. Does Jonathan actually refer to himself as Wolverine? What is the one difference between Patti and Jean Grey? Find out on this episode of Mutant Musings! Show Notes Amazing Nightcrawler #1X-Tremists #1X-Force #3Uncanny X-Men #12Return of Wolverine #5Rob Liefeld did something...againDark Phoenix trailer 2Hulu seriesLegion is endingThe Gifted discussion
Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What's so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel? • Are aerodynamics important? • Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance • How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics? • Does bar length matter? • How to shift your head to gain watts • Why do some riders create a better drafts than others? • Does sitting up with a tail wind help? • Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft? • When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet? • How to choose a bike based on your strengths • Glasses and Beards - do they cause more drag? • Head position on a road bike • Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics? • Why are shaved legs faster? • Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length? • Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit • The evolution of wheel design • Why aren’t mountain bikes aero? • Does Nate’s “Franken Bike” make sense for gravel racing? • Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics? • What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics? • Aero bars vs. round bars • Are hydration packs beneficial? • Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA? • Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel: bit.ly/2PlWqy2 • Specialized Venge: bit.ly/2ruU4n3 • Specialized Tarmac: bit.ly/2jXFYXg • Specialized Evade helmet: bit.ly/2EdPqlJ • Specialized Prevail helmet: bit.ly/2E0khkK • Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard: bit.ly/1n4eACy • Specialized Evade skin suit: bit.ly/2ATl1VH • Specialized 321 Disk wheel: bit.ly/2ARLzGJ • Specialized Epic: bit.ly/2QcKcx1 • Specialized Ambush helmet: bit.ly/2QDIpjL • Specialized Aerofly Carbon Handlebar: bit.ly/2UhR62h • Specialized Shiv: bit.ly/2QfjFPD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Jonathan May is no slouch on the mic and he drops by again to hang out and talk with Mark and Jason Kull. First things up, Mark is accused of Poking the Bear on social media by Jonathan. The three break down what is considered crossing the line versus not. Mark feels that it's undeserved dislike he receives. Does Jonathan agree? Find out... Also, Mark talks about his son and his new found love of horror movies. But this leaves Mark with a conundrum. His son is 5 and there isn't many options for him to show the child without ruining him mentally for life. So what can he show him? Also, there seems to be a weird lycanthropic issue that Jonathan seems to have and comes out on the show. Finally the guys discuss some Trump and Stormy Daniels. And Mo'nique is asking people to stop using netflix in protest to help here...all of this and much more on the Q!
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Jonathan Abrams is the Founder and CEO @ Nuzzel, the startup that offers personalised news discovery and curated newsletters for busy professionals. They have backing from some of the investing greats including Marc Andreesen, Naval Ravikant, Homebrew, SoftTech and Lowercase just to name a few. Prior to Nuzzel, Jonathan was the Founder of early social media machine, Friendster attaining funding from Benchmark, Kleiner and Reid Hoffman. Jonathan is also a prolific angel investor counting AngelList, Docker, Front, Instacart, and Slideshare amongst his portfolio. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Jonathan made his way into the world of startups and came to found Nuzzel? 2.) Why does Jonathan dislike it when he hears that a VC "fell into the industry"? Why does that not resonate with entrepreneurs? How can it be better phrased to align with operationally minded people? 3.) Why is Jonathan tired of hearing the word conviction from investors? Why does it not make sense to say you invest with conviction? How would Jonathan like to see the use of data to prove conviction-driven (high ownership) is optimal for fund returns? 4.) Does Jonathan believe there are too many seed funds in market today? Why does he believe we have seen a reduction in the numder of $'s going into seed companies? Does Jonathan believe the future is thematic for seed funds? 5.) Why does Jonathan believe the majority of boards "are just not very successful"? What does Jonathan believe makes a great board member? Likewise, what can entrepreneurs do to most effectively manage their board? Why do we need more operational people on boards? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Jonathan’s Fave Book: Beggars in Spain by Nanacy Kress Jonathan’s Fave Blog: Strictly VC As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Jonathan on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Snapchat here for mojito madness and all things 20VC. Pendo delivers the only complete platform that helps companies create great products. The Pendo Product Experience Platform enables product teams to understand product usage, collect user feedback, measure NPS, assist users, and promote new features in-app – all without requiring any engineering resources. This unique combination of capabilities helps companies improve customer satisfaction, reduce churn, and increase revenue. Pendo is the proven choice of Salesforce, Cisco, Optimizely Citrix, BMC and many more leading companies. Start a free trial at http://go.pendo.io/harry Treehouse is an online school where you can learn how to build websites and apps. Their course library has thousands of hours of content, where you can learn all sorts of topics, including Javascript, iOS, Android and more. With high-quality video instruction from real industry experts teaching you all you need to know, and quizzes and code challenges keep you engaged and on track. Learn on your own schedule and go from beginner to pro. Go to teamtreehouse.com to start your free trial.
Jonathan Oakes is the creator and one of the many hosts of The Trivial Warfare Podcast. Jonathan is a huge trivia buff and although there were several trivia podcasts out there at the time, none of them had the ‘feel’ of a real trivia game show. This is when Jonathan knew he struck on something and decided to start his own podcast. The Trivial Warfare Podcast has struck up quite the following and the shows ability to be so interactive is what keeps the fans engaged and coming back for more! 03:55 - Is The Trivial Warfare Podcast Jonathan’s first podcast? 06:45 - For those who are just starting out in podcast, you can always add your own flavor/personality to a podcast genre. 07:20 - When Jonathan introduced a host for his trivial podcast, that’s when things really kicked off. 12:10 - One of Jonathan’s listeners asked for the game to be more interactive, so in their already-established Facebook group, Jonathan added in a score system where the listeners can participate. 13:40 - Jonathan was scared to start the podcast’s Facebook group and procrastinated on it. 15:35 - Jeopardy contestants are now joining the group. 17:45 - Now, Jonathan is friends with several of his listeners who participate in the Facebook group. 22:00 - Have all the episodes had the same format? 30:25 - Jonathan was afraid he was going to alienate his audience by posting about a young boy needing medical help, but he knew it was the right thing to do. 34:45 - Everytime Jonathan got the right answer, his opponents would have to sing him a song. 35:15 - Where does Jonathan’s passion for trivia come from? 40:00 - Does anyone remember Garbage Pail Kids? 42:25 - Jonathan wanted to be the next Rush Limbaugh. 51:10 - Jonathan believes when his son grows up, he’ll listen to every single episode of The Trivial Warfare Podcast. 52:20 - Jonathan loves podcasting because it attracts people who like him for who he is. 56:30 - Does Jonathan plan on interviewing any of his trivia guest? 01:00:00 - Jonathan doesn’t like Boston! 01:01:30 - Where does Jonathan see his show going in the future? 01:07:20 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Jonathan? 01:10:50 - What has Jonathan changed his mind about recently? 01:16:15 - What is Jonathan’s one guilty pleasure? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/jonathan-oakes-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★