Over the Board

Ed talks to Doc Brown and Jeremy Newton about the growth of Backgammon and Wax and the importance of connected communities.
Backgammon and Wax
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Backgammon Galaxy - edhall
OpenGammon - overtheboard

Ed interviews Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster, about his career as a player, author and teacher.
Watch Dirk play:
Dirk Schiemann - YouTube
Order Dirk's latest book:
The Theory of Backgammon
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Ed talks to Ben Phillips, a backgammon (and poker) player & organiser, about his role in the Australian backgammon community and the upcoming 2025 Australian Championships.
2025 Australian Backgammon Championships
A Lifetime on Planet Groove | Podcast on Spotify
A Lifetime on Planet Groove - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
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Ed talks to Christoph Deiter and Mia Kandidakis about backgammon in Manchester and Sydney, the two places he calls home.
Links:
Where & When to Play | Backgammon in Manchester
Sydney Social Backgammon (@sydneybackgammon) • Instagram photos and videos
Bondi Backgammon Club (@bondibackgammonclub) • Instagram photos and videos
Backgammon in Sydney: Home
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Ed talks to John Kalachnik and Brad Burtnette about the State Fair Tournament and the growth of backgammon in Iowa.
Iowa Backgammon – Promoting the game of backgammon across the state of Iowa
Iowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25)
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