State of the Podcast: New Plans & Goals for 2024
096 After a two-week break, we are back! For the first time, I explain what I have in store for the podcast for 2024…and beyond. (Hint: it’s all good news!) From new episode formats to a different cat...
9 Juli 202417min
Grandmaster Insights On Mindset & Openings with GM Alex Colovic
095 GM Alex Colovic is an exceptional course creator and an engaging writer on all things chess. He returns to the pod to discuss some intriguing subjects from his weekly newsletter. I hand-picked thr...
18 Juni 20241h 2min
Growing Chess's Popularity With Better Live Coverage with Kaja Snare
094 Kaja Snare, a pro chess broadcaster, has been leading chess into a new and more accessible era of live coverage. Gone are the days of top-level chess being watchable only for the most dedicated t...
11 Juni 20241h 3min
NM Robert Ramirez: A Rising Chess Coach Star (with Tons of Improvement Tips!)
093 An exciting new chess coach has hit the scene. NM Robert Ramirez has seen a huge growth in popularity in the past several years. Already, his YouTube channel has grown to 140K subscribers at the ...
4 Juni 20241h 10min
Elaynah: All In With Chess - Chasing a Title & Rising Content Creator
092 It’s rare to see an adult chase a title and work full-time as a chess content creator. With passion and confidence, that’s exactly what this week’s guest, Elaynah, is doing with her chess life. ...
22 Maj 202454min
Emilia Castelao: Improving Chess Worldwide For Women & Becoming the Rare Chess Historian
091 This week’s guest, Emilia Castelao, approaches chess in rare but special ways. First, she’s making chess her career. Though not as a player, coach, or content creator. Instead, she’s pursuing a Ph...
14 Maj 202454min
WGM Dina Belenkaya: A Born Chess Entertainer, Her New Course, & Chasing the IM Title
090 With natural charisma and exceptional chess skills, Dina Belenkaya is perfect for this new era of chess. A serious student of the game all her life, she competed professionally and earned the WGM ...
7 Maj 20241h 10min
Adult Improver Pod: How To Make Progress with Limited Time & Should Club Players Coach? w/ Ono
089 It’s rare to see an adult club player make a career in chess. This week’s guest, Ono, has done just that. He started like many of us: inspired to dive into the game after watching the Queen’s Gam...
30 Apr 202456min
