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Over the Board

Over the Board

By: Ed Hall
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Summary

 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.© 2026 Ed Hall
Episodes
  • Backgammon and Wax: Breaks, takes and the highest of stakes

    Backgammon and Wax: Breaks, takes and the highest of stakes
    May 12 2026

    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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    Buy tickets for Backgammon and Wax in NY

    Contact the show:
    overtheboard.pod@gmail.com
    Instagram

    Learn backgammon:
    https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10

    Fancy a game?
    Backgammon Galaxy - edhall
    OpenGammon - overtheboard
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    37 mins
  • Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster

    Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster
    Apr 28 2026

    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

    Take lessons with Dirk:
    Home

    Learn to play at the Backgammon Cafe:
    https://www.thebackgammoncafe.com?ref=OB10

    Contact the show:
    overtheboard.pod@gmail.com
    Instagram
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    37 mins
  • Ben Phillips, backgammon player and organiser

    Ben Phillips, backgammon player and organiser
    Oct 14 2025

    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

    Contact the show:
    overtheboard.pod@gmail.com
    Instagram
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    41 mins
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