37: a conversation with Maya Marlette, chess thief
JJ and Julia interview Maya Marlette, a student of JJ's with a really cool chess backstory and an even cooler day job. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us yo...
5 Apr 202455min
36: chess therapy (no, not like that)
Julia and JJ switch hats now that JJ is cured. They discuss how to find and keep motivation for chess studying when time and energy are in short supply. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by...
21 Mar 20241h
35: Isaac Haxton, the chess/poker boygenius who lived
Julia and JJ interview their old family friend, Isaac "Ike" Haxton. They catch up on Haxton's illustrious poker career, his less illustrious chess career, and everything in between. About Isaac: "Born...
7 Mar 202451min
34: problems with you people (chess gripes)
A true festivus! (We have a lot of problems with you people!) We also miss you terribly. Today Julia and JJ explore the very depths of h3ll (US chess tournaments).
20 Feb 202455min
33: better never than late
We're back! Very proud. We respond to a number of questions from our dedicated fans, solving both chess and mental health in the process. Also, re audio quality, Julia didn't have her mic on her, whic...
6 Feb 20241h 3min
32: convince me! never goes away (part two)
You already know.Check out our recommended courses on chessableBuy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some money
13 Apr 202348min
31: convince me! returns, part one
Happy one year anniversary of Julia and JJ starting a podcast! To celebrate, we dig deep into the archives and share the prodigal return of the "convince me" series. Listen as the dynamic duo discuss:...
15 Mar 202349min
30: chessfeels bookclub pops off (Under the Surface by Jan Markos)
Julia and JJ talk about one of their favorite chess books, as well as what makes a good chess book and how to read a chess book.Check out our recommended courses on chessableBuy our really good merchT...
9 Mar 202345min
