...As Chess

We have a bad feeling about this! As the title suggests the theme for this episode is the films of the Star Wars franchise. Prepare those hyperdrives and set your minds to stunned as you journey with us to deconstruct and make a chess board out of Star Wars films. Which film rules the empire and which films are left on the cutting room floor? Tune in to find out.

14 Jul 202351min

This week's episode focuses on weapons forged in ancient times, that is to say before the fall of the Roman Empire. We take an in-depth look at the means of warfare that shaped us and how they would look on a chess board. To find out more, tune in!

5 Jul 202336min

Hi everybody! Hi As Chess! In this episode we take on The Simpsons... as chess. We have a narrowed focus, looking at characters that have been in less than 40 episodes. Who makes the cut and who gets left at the retirement castle? Tune in to find out.

25 Jun 202337min

If you ever wanted a definitive answer as to which colour would dominate in the chess board then this podcast is for you! In this episode we take a deep dive into colour and light theory and beat each other black and blue to crown a king of colours. Who is left in the dark? Who is left green with envy? Who ends up seeing red? Tune in to find out!

9 Jun 202349min

Avengers... Gather! This week's episode is all about Marvel's Avengers. We try to assemble the perfect chess board of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The fight is on to be crowned King of the Avengers. Will Cap overcome his humble roots to take his place as Marvel royalty? Which piece will Hulk smash? When will we get to the X-Men? Tune in to find out. Marvel fans be warned, you might not like what you hear

28 Mai 20231h 6min

Crikey! In this episode, we tackle the topic of Zoo Animals... as chess! We get close up and personal with a range of everyone's favourite zoo animals as we try and determine who truly is king of the zoo. Will the lion claim its spot on top of the food chain? Which animal has a historic connection to chess? Has there every been a stronger argument for a piece than Jermemy's claim for bishop? Tune in to find out.

19 Mai 202346min

Stick in those memory cards and charge those controllers! This week we take on Playstation... as chess! Join us as we put way too many hours into something that is meant to be just for fun. Who will take platinum position on the top of the board? Who will need console-ing? [Episode Blurb Intro Part 2 DLC coming soon]

12 Mai 202359min

We decided to push the envelope! In this episode, we take a look at stationery... as chess. We put all the tools from your pencil case under the microscope to see which are staples of the chess world. Which items get stuck to the board? How many get forgotten at the bottom of the school bag? Tune in to find out

5 Mai 202337min