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Over the Board

Over the Board

Written by: 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.© 2026 Ed Hall
Episodes
  • Backgammon, neurodiversity and mental health
    May 26 2026

    Ed talks to players from all walks of life about autism, ADHD, mental health and (of course) backgammon!

    Content warning: This episode contains references to mental health conditions, suicide, and mortality rates for autistic people.

    The Cubed Backgammon Charity Series:
    Facebook group

    Further reading:
    Game Changer: Exploring the Role of Board Games in the Lives of Autistic People
    Supporting mental health – Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
    Updated Systematic Review of Suicide in Autism: 2018–2024
    All-cause and cause-specific mortality in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

    Over the Board on YouTube:
    Channel home
    The Pete Heskett interview
    Alex Eshaghian interviews Ed

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

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    54 mins
  • 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
    Instagram
    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
    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
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