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Over the Board

Ed Hall
Backgammon
Australia
Neural Networks
Australian Backgammon Championships
Monte Carlo
ADHD
Iowa State Fair
New Zealand
United States
Paul Mcgreal
NYC Backgammon Club
Shogi
Charles Darwin
Eva Battelle
Des Moines
Backgammon Galaxy
Artificial Intelligence
UK Backgammon Federation
Manchester
Sydney

The backgammon podcast! In each episode host, Ed Hall, interviews backgammon players and authors, teachers and commentators, board makers and organisers... anyone and everyone with a backgammon story to tell.

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Latest Episodes

Ed talks to Bernhard Mayr about his roles in the World Backgammon Federation, World Backgammon Internet Federation and the Backgammon Masters Awarding Body.

WBGF – World Backgammon Federation

BMAB - Backgammon Masters Awarding Body

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Ed talks to players from all walks of life about autism, ADHD, mental health and (of course) backgammon!

Content warning: This episode contains references to mental health conditions, suicide, and mortality rates for autistic people.

The Cubed Bac... more

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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Ed interviews Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster, about his career as a player, author and teacher.

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The Theory of Backgammon

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Keisch
Backgammon player from the Netherlands
Backgammon community
Episode: Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Pete Heskett
Top backgammon player who recently turned pro
Backgammon community
Episode: Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Ian Hedges
Organizer of the Cubed Backgammon Charity Series
Cubed Backgammon
Episode: Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Ben Bailey-Smith
Doc Brown, Backgammon and Wax collaborator
Backgammon community
Episode: Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Jeremy Uncle Vibes-Newton
DJ, music supervisor, and podcast host
Backgammon and Wax
Episode: Backgammon and Wax: Breaks, takes and the highest of stakes
Dirk Schiemann
Super Grandmaster, backgammon champion and educator
Backgammon community (BMAB)
Episode: Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster
Christoph Deiter
Backgammon player and organizer based in Manchester
Episode: Home
Mia Kandidakis
A rising star in the Sydney backgammon scene
Sydney Backgammon Social Club
Episode: Home
John Kalachnik
Current organizer of the Iowa State Fair Backgammon Tournament
Iowa State Fair
Episode: The Iowa State Fair Backgammon Tournament

Host

Ed Hall
Host of Over the Board, Over the Board Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Awesome podcast about backgammon

    Thank you Ed for reinvigorating my love of the game

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martin S777
    Australia9 months ago
  • Love this Pod!

    Excellent show for anyone who loves the ancient and joyful and sophisticated and excruciating and confounding and delightful game of backgammon. Keep it up! I've shared the Marc Olsen episode with many friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WWFann
    United Statesa year ago
  • Over the Board

    Brilliant podcast for backgammon enthusiasts. Ed is an engaging host and really captures the appeal and excitement of the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VlcBackgammon
    Spaina year ago
  • Refreshing Backgammon Content

    Been waiting for a contemporary, professional, and solid backgammon podcast and Over the Board nails it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M from 716
    United Statesa year ago

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Professional, contemporary take on backgammon that stays accessible to newcomers.
Ed Hall draws listeners in with engaging, knowledgeable conversations.
Guests consistently bring depth and variety to the community narrative.

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Apple Podcasts
#138
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Apple Podcasts
#53
Ireland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#90
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#118
South Africa/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#157
Sweden/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#162
Netherlands/Leisure/Games

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Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Q: What were the circumstances that led you to seek a diagnosis, and what was that process like?
The guest recounts a family-connected diagnostic process, practical stressors at work, and a therapy group that helped them understand ADHD and its impact, ultimately providing clarity and enabling better self-management and alignment with backgammon.
Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
Q: Coming back to backgammon then as well, with the potential for inattention, how do you think that has affected your game given the ADHD context?
The guest explains that while ADHD can bring deep focus and a powerful engagement in the game, it can also lead to moments of distraction that affect decisions; the key is balancing intense focus with awareness of room dynamics and minimizing external interruptions.
Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster
Q: And I wanted to ask you about poker as well. What took you into poker in Costa Rica, and how did that period compare to backgammon?
Necessity and opportunity; poker provided a stable income when backgammon action was not great. It allowed daily work and family stability, even if he ultimately returned to backgammon with a different business model.
Hanna Polyakova, following the path
Q: Why backgammon? What makes backgammon special to you?
Playing backgammon improves me mentally, physically, and gives me a sense of home.
Hanna Polyakova, following the path
Q: Could you talk a little bit about what ADHD is?
ADHD is often seen as a problem, but I view it positively, adapting it to make it a strength.

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What is Over the Board about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A seasoned backgammon-focused show that blends player stories, tournament coverage, and behind-the-scenes insights from organizers, educators, and developers. Coverage spans competitive play, event planning (including national and international championships), platform launches, and the evolving tech side of the game, with frequent emphasis on community, mentorship, and accessibility for new players. Noteworthy is the host's hands-on involvement across the scene—interacting with players, creators, and boards alike—to highlight how backgammon's culture, competition, and tools are evolving together. Potential listeners will likely be drawn to in-depth interviews, strategic discussion, and practical guidance for players and organizers alike, f... more

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