Over the Board

Ed Hall
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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.

  1. 28 APR

    Dirk Schiemann, Backgammon Super Grandmaster

    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.comInstagram

    37 min

  2. 14/10/2025

    Ben Phillips, backgammon player and organiser

    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 SpotifyA Lifetime on Planet Groove - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

    41 min

  3. 29/09/2025

    Home

    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 Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comEd Hall (@overtheboard.pod) • Instagram photos and videos

    45 min

  4. 16/09/2025

    The Iowa State Fair Backgammon Tournament

    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) Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

    41 min

  5. 02/09/2025

    Hanna Polyakova, following the path

    Ed talks to Hanna Polyakova, a young backgammon player from Kursk, Russia. Follow Hanna:Instagram Alex Eshaghian interviews Ed:https://youtu.be/P9sdX9fmbaU?si=MA6cS0I_yBXppLr1 Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram Social Model of Disability:Social Model Of Disability - AFDO Universal Design:What is Universal Design? – The UD Project

    34 min

  6. 19/08/2025

    Alfie Kirkpatrick, creator of Backgammon Hub

    Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown. Backgammon HubFAQs for tournament directors:Backgammon Hub FAQs - Google Docs Alex Eshaghian interview:INCREDIBLE #Backgammon Podcaster Ed Hall REVEALS SECRETS - EXCLUSIVE Interview! 🎲🎲 Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

    31 min

  7. 05/08/2025

    Phil Simborg, Mr Backgammon

    Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning Centre Learn Backgammon:Backgammon Products, News and Learning Center Backgammon World ChampionshipsBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeBackgammon World Championship | Monte-Carlo | Facebook Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

    1hr 1min

  8. 22/07/2025

    Marc Olsen, CEO of Backgammon Galaxy

    Ed talks to Marc Olsen about football, Backgammon Galaxy, Monte Carlo and more. Links:Backgammon World ChampionshipBackgammon Galaxy - Play Online for FreeBackgammon Galaxy - YouTubeUndercover Backgammon Grandmaster plays in Istanbul Grand Bazaar (FUN TO WATCH!) Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram

    1hr 3min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ed Hall
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ed Hall

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