Best Club Scene Editors Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus episode - previewing the best of food, farming and rural life at The Royal Highland Show 2024 29:50

4h ago29:50

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First up Rosalind speaks to Louise Elder, Director of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland and Chief Steward of Scotland's Larder. Louise has been involved in the show for many years and talks about how it represents so many different things to so many different people. Su Cox also joins Rosalind on this episode. Su who comes from so…

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065: Shadow Child 1:12:28

2h ago1:12:28

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Shadow Child has been blessing us with beats that hark back to a golden age of dance music ever since his 'String Thing' single gained support from Eats Everything and a subsequent release on Dirtybird back in 2012. With Rave era energy infused within all of his productions and remixes, he also educates audiences and keeps the scene alive through h…

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Ep. 111: How to Boost Your Chess Rating Using Draw Offers 45:33

1h ago45:33

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This week we take a deep dive into the psychology of draw offers for the club-level player. Strategically offering or accepting a draw can add quite a number of points to your rating. We break this down in detail. Referenced: Ep. #40: Tournament Strategy feat. GM John Emms Ep. #53: NM Rob Guevara on Why He Declines All Draw Offers Ep. #57: GM Alex …

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011: Joining the 100 Marathon Club : Amy 28:22

3h ago28:22

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode, which was recorded before the London marathon in 2024. Craig and Anna are joined by Amy, who's aiming to join the 100 Marathon Club. At the time of recording, she was just about to run …

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Ep. 110: IM Michael Rahal on the Challenges of Adult Chess Improvement & More 58:19

2h ago58:19

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This podcast recently crossed the half-a-million download mark! Thank you all for your support of The Chess Angle. This week's guest is International Master Michael Rahal. Michael is a professional trilingual chess coach, content creator, and FIDE Press Officer. In this jam-packed episode, he provides thoughtful insight on the challenges of improvi…

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From San Fran to Stockbridge - opening Avery with Rodney Wages 23:32

4h ago23:32

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On this episode Rosalind chat to Rodney Wages, chef-patron of Avery, who is gearing up to fully open the doors to his restaurant in Stockbridge. Kansas native Wages moved to California as a young chef to work in the kitchen at The French Laundry. He honed his culinary skills in other popular San Francisco restaurants and in 2016, he launched his po…

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064: Mr. C 1:24:52

14d ago1:24:52

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Mr. C is a true icon of the electronic music scene. As frontman for The Shamen, his cheeky persona and mischievous lyrics propelled the band to chart topping glory with the anthemic 'Ebeneezer Goode.' A true devotee of the underground, he co-founded legendary London nightclub The End which regularly hosted nights from the likes of Laurent Garnier, …

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Ep. 109: Chess Improvement Shortcuts for the Busy Adult Improver 31:09

2h ago31:09

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This week's pod is an updated and revised version of Episode 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People. Neal offers some practical time-saving hacks for busy adults with limited study time and argues that social media overload may harm your chess progress. If you're enjoying the pod, please consider telling your chess playing friends about us and…

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010: You Should Join a Running Club! 39:29

14d ago39:29

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode, today Craig and Anna are joined by Dan from the Matlock running club, it's a tight knit group of runners who share what they love doing... So why should you join a running club? For the…

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Ep. 108: Checkmate Confessions: The Harsh Realities I Learned from Chess Tournaments 32:01

18d ago32:01

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This week, Neal shares some tips, tricks, and harsh realities he learned from playing in chess tournaments over the years. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: Website Twitter (X) YouTube Patreon Buy Me a CoffeeBy Long Island Chess Club

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The rise of daytime clubbing 34:11

11d ago34:11

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You may have noticed a growing popularity for day time clubbing events in recent months. It would appear nightlife is changing, with a shift towards the day time for socialising and dancing. On this episode we learn more about this new trend, where it came from and what impact it is having on the local industry. First up Rosalind speaks to Line of …

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063: Cinthie 1:09:18

22d ago1:09:18

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Cinthie is a powerhouse in the world of House music, commanding attention from behind the decks and respect with her deep musical knowledge. When she's not delivering the party to a hungry dancefloor, Cinthie can be found either cooking up anthems from her handcrafted Berlin studio that's filled with generation spanning equipment or behind the coun…

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Ep. 107: Check, Mate, Cheat: Unveiling the Dark Side of Chess Tournament Shenanigans 54:34

13d ago54:34

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This week, Neal puts on his tournament director hat to discuss rule violation scenarios using real examples from amateur chess tournaments. We also include common mishaps and misunderstandings at the club level regarding rules and procedures. Amateur players of all levels should find this episode both informative and entertaining! Special thanks to…

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009: Bringing Cryotherapy into Your Training 28:53

28d ago28:53

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Phil, from Cryo Refresh. Along with Craig, he advocates heavily for cryotherapy. In this episode he explains why it's so beneficial to use cryo chamb…

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Ep. 106: GM Max Illingworth on Adult Chess Improvement, Why YouTube Videos May Not Help, "Potholes & Detours" on the road to 1600, "Unlearning" Chess, & More 57:50

20d ago57:50

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This week's guest is Australian Grandmaster Max Illingworth. Max is a coach, author, and blogger who has lots of experience working with adult chess improvers and a sincere interest in helping them get better. His chess.com blog is instruction rich and formed the basis of our conversation. Max shared his thoughts on why many adult players have trou…

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"MISSION 2 CLUBLAND" House Sessions 006 30:52

25d ago30:52

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From the creators of THE LATENIGHT LABORATORY, we now bring you 🚀 MISSION 2 CLUBLAND. This mix show is on a quest to take you on a journey into the heart of Miami’s nightlife, broadcasting worldwide every Friday at 5 PM EST and Saturday at 12 noon and 5:00 PM EST on www.GlobalGlowRadio.com.”George Alvarado who goes by other Aliases THE LATENIGHT LA…

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Bonus Episode - St James Quarter Seafood Festival Preview with Ka Pao and Duck and Waffle 47:21

28d ago47:21

47:21

Welcome to this special partner episode of Scran where we are teaming up with St James Quarter in Edinburgh to preview the forthcoming Edinburgh Seafood Festival which runs for the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May. Many of the diverse eating and drinking destinations in St James Quarter are embracing this year’s Edinburg…

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062: Pete Gooding 1:28:17

1M ago1:28:17

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Pete Gooding is a DJ and artist manager that has a connection with Ibiza that runs deep. Not only was he a visitor from a very young age (experiencing the island through multiple family holidays), his decade-long residency at Cafe Mambo, weaving musical narratives across a kaleidoscope of genres, cemented his reputation as a true sultan of the suns…

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Ep. 105 (S7 Premiere): Declutter Your Chess Study Plan 35:10

27d ago35:10

35:10

Welcome to Season 7! As a reminder, you can become a Patreon member of The Chess Angle. For just $2 a month, you can support the show while receiving a few perks including access to a members-only blog, Neal's personal episode notes/outlines, priority consideration for questions/topic suggestions, and early access to select episodes. If you're inte…

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008: Training with Science : with Sport Royalty (Lois!) 43:20

1M ago43:20

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Lois, a Performance Physiologist from Loughborough University, the sporting capital of the UK! She explains why scientific training is beneficial and…

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Word of Mouth 24:34

1M ago24:34

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On today's episode we're coming at food and drink from a slightly different angle. Word of Mouth (WOM) is an exhibition of new artworks and writing exploring our relationship to food, cooking and kitchens. With work spanning across print, writing, textile, collage, and paint, Word of Mouth encourages us to consider how much food and cooking inform …

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061: Steve Lawler 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

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Steve Lawler is the undisputed King of the Space Terrace and, having held down residencies at iconic venues such as Cream, Home, The End and Sankeys Ibiza, is a legendary figure in the world of dance music. We caught Steve in an open and reflective mood as he told us all about making waves at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, the importance of a resident DJ, th…

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007: Sierra Blanca : The Perfect Ultra 23:56

2M ago23:56

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During this episode Craig chats about his recent experience in Marbella at the CXM Sierra Blanca. Not only was the 42.2km brilliantly signposted (he didn't get lost once), the food points catered for his nut allergy. It wasn't just the perfect ultra....it was the perfect buffet! See more on their official site: https://en.cxmsierrablanca.com/ To ge…

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Ep. 104 (S6 Finale): Ten Ways to Lose a Chess Game 35:21

2M ago35:21

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This episode is our Season 6 finale. We'll be taking a short break and will return with Season 7 on April 14, 2024. This week, we discuss ten common reasons why players at the club level lose games: 1 - Non-processing 2 - Rushing against odd opening moves 3 - Neglecting development/premature attacks 4 - Misplaying castling 5 - Rook posing 6 - Too m…

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The art of chocolate 27:45

1M ago27:45

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On this episode Rosalind's guest is chocolatier Chloe Oswald of Chocolatia - a business she founded during Covid, in her brother's flat in Forfar and which has gone on to do great things. Chloe has been the recipient of many awards and her chocolate continues to impress many a palate. Chloe talks to me about her time in some of Scotland's most resp…

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Ep. 103: Wild Chess Tournament Stories: Cheating, Collusion, Pushy Parents & Other Tall Tales from the Amateur Chess Scene feat. Tim Just, National TD and US Chess Rulebook Editor 48:58

2M ago48:58

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This week's guest, Tim Just, is a major figure in tournament directing and chess administration. He is a National TD, editor of the 5th-7th editions of the US Chess Rulebook, author, and columnist. When it comes to directing amateur chess tournaments, he's done it all and seen it all. In this episode, Tim shares a number of wild and entertaining an…

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006: Dating Other Runners - Clarity from a Relationship Coach 32:33

3M ago32:33

32:33

Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! During this one you'll hear some pros and cons of dating other runners from a professional relationship coach - the best advice on the market! Rachel New is a dating and relationship co…

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Ep. 102: Chess Improvement & Tournament Skills Roundtable feat. Nick Visel 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

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Nick Visel is a dedicated club player with a long term goal of achieving the title of National Master. He is well known in the adult improver community and is very popular on Twitter/X. You may be interested in subscribing to Nick's Substack where he shares book reviews, analysis of his OTB tournament games, and more. This week, Nick joined Neal fo…

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Oscars ahoy for two Scottish producers - Fetcha Chocolate and The Gin Bothy 38:37

2M ago38:37

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This week we're getting very excited about one of the international cultural events of the year. The Oscars take place this weekend and in an amazing turn of events, two Scottish businesses have reason to celebrate. Fetcha Chocolates and The Gin Bothy will both see their products feature as part of the famous "Everyone Wins" gift bags which the nom…

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"ULTRADISCO 54” Vol 12 Disco Remix Sessions 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

STUDIO 54’S 🔹”ULTRADISCO LOUNGE”🔹A Modernized Version of STUDIO 54 curated with🔹Disco Eclectic House Remixes with George Alvarado.Follow and Listen to us on Soundcloud at ⬇️soundcloud.app.goo.gl/LVkE5u8dVq1zwyVK9Watch the live Sessions at ⬇️www.Facebook.com/GeorgeAlvaradoWatch the live sessions at ⬇️youtube.com/user/DJALVARADO001…

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Ep. 101: Candidates Tournament Preview 2024 feat. GM Daniel Gormally 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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In this jam-packed episode, return guest Grandmaster Daniel Gormally discusses the upcoming 2024 Candidates Chess Tournament: the players, controversies, history, and more. The winner of this event will challenge Ding Liren for the title of World Chess Champion. The Candidates begins on 4/3/24 in Toronto, Canada. Links for the Candidates Tournament…

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Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling, Favourite Scottish Fare and Desert Island Drams 27:58

3M ago27:58

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Rosalind's guests on this Bonus episode of Scran are Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh, stars of Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling which has recently started on BBC Scotland and BBC Two. You may be familiar with Martin Compston from his acting roles in hit TV series' such as Line of Duty and The Rig and Phil MacHugh is a TV personality and owner of …

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005: Dating Other Runners - A ”Do” or a ”Don’t”? 33:12

3M ago33:12

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! During this one you'll hear some pros and cons of dating other runners—with plenty or listener input along the way! 😁 To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.…

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Ep. 100: The Hippopotamus Defense and Other Chess Opening Systems for Black 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Welcome to our 100th episode! Be sure to check out our new and improved website. Same address, updated look. This week, we explore five universal responses for Black. These can be played against any first move by White. In this episode: Listener Mailbag 1…g6 (Modern Defense) Hippopotamus Defense 1…e6 1…b6 1…Nc6 Referenced: 10 Black "Opening Systems…

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Bonus Episode - The Scotch Whisky experience and its career-launching history 37:30

3M ago37:30

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This is a special partnership episode of Scran with the Scotch Whisky Experience. Nestled on Castle Hill, within a stones throw of Edinburgh Castle, the Scotch Whisky Experience has been welcoming visitors from all over the world since the late 80s - a time when the world of whisky was very, very different to what it is now. Rosalind went along to …

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Ep. 99: How to Approach Chess Study as a Beginner or Advanced Beginner (Tips and Suggested Resources) 37:22

3M ago37:22

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Chess improvement can be overwhelming and daunting for beginners looking to reach the intermediate level and beyond. This is especially true for busy adults with limited study time. In the episode, we provide a general overview of what we believe beginners and advanced beginners should focus on and provide a number of suggested resources to get you…

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004: Recovery : So we can do it again sooner! 28:04

4M ago28:04

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! After months of training, a race.... and a broken body, RECOVERY is the answer! Craig's still coming down after a 50-miler and he's a big fan of Restorative Yoga. During this episode you'll hear his chat with A…

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Ep. 98: The Worst Chess Mindsets for Tournament Players 51:20

3M ago51:20

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The week, Neal dives into the listener mailbag to discuss the parallels between music and chess, handling losses, and dealing with frustration at the chessboard. This is followed by an open and candid discussion about mindset and attitude at the chessboard during OTB tournaments. There's definitely an emphasis on chess psychology for this episode. …

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Up Helly Aa - an unparalleled experience 47:21

4M ago47:21

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On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes the long trek north to experience a singular event, Shetland's Up Helly Aa which takes place in Lerwick at the end of January each year. Rosalind spent two days on the island learning about the festival and its long tradition as well as exploring Shetland's world of food and drink, both past and present. You'…

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Ep. 97: Chess Ratings, Improvement, the 3...Qd8 Scandinavian & More feat. NM Daniel Lowinger 59:27

4M ago59:27

59:27

This week's guest is National Master Daniel Lowinger, a high school Chinese teacher who cut his teeth playing chess on the New York scene. Dan offers some thoughtful and philosophical ideas about amateur chess improvement, titles, being honest with oneself, and much more. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (03:48) - Dan's Beginnings (06:24) - Thoughts on Ch…

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"ULTRADISCO 54” Vol 11 Disco Remix Sessions 59:27

3M ago59:27

59:27

STUDIO 54’S 🔹”ULTRADISCO LOUNGE”🔹A Modernized Version of STUDIO 54 curated with🔹Disco Eclectic House Remixes with George Alvarado.Follow and Listen to us on Soundcloud at ⬇️soundcloud.app.goo.gl/LVkE5u8dVq1zwyVK9Watch the live Sessions at ⬇️www.Facebook.com/GeorgeAlvaradoWatch the live sessions at ⬇️youtube.com/user/DJALVARADO001…

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003: 50 Miles in Spain : Emotions are high! 22:56

4M ago22:56

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to the third episode. During this one you'll hear from Craig after a 50 Mile Ultra in Spain. He discusses his feelings, and how he broke down after the run. You'll also get more of a flavour when Anna (…

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Ep. 96: GM Daniel Gormally on Adult Chess Improvement, the Cheating Epidemic, & More 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Our guest this week is English Grandmaster Daniel Gormally. Daniel is a professional chess player and coach who has written several books on the game. He is also the author of a 3-part Chessable series entitled Sharp Middlegames. In addition, Daniel has represented England in the European Team Championship and is a two-time winner of the English Ra…

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Ep. 95: How to Use a Chess Engine as a Developing Player 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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This week we discuss how to analyze your chess games with an engine to increase learning, avoid mistakes, and explore your thought process. Neal addresses some listener mail and then reviews one of his OTB games where he was having an off night. There were miscues from both players throughout which is typical at the club level. Referenced: Ep. 45: …

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The changing face of the dairy industry 46:42

4M ago46:42

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On today's episode we are looking at the changing face of the dairy industry. With a rich heritage of dairy farming and production in Scotland, challenges over the last 20 years have meant that dairies have had to diversify or die. Today we talk to three such businesses whose roots in traditional farming are still informing their work today. First …

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002: Transition to Ultra, Compromise & Failed dates 35:40

4M ago35:40

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to the second episode. During this one you'll hear talk of baby wipes, talcum powder and car park dates, Craig talks openly about gratitude, and he's learned his co-host, Anna's name! To get in touch wi…

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Ep. 94: Sicilian vs. Caro-Kann, Neal's 2024 Chess Study Plan, & More 49:09

5M ago49:09

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Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2024, Neal answers some questions from our listener mailbag and shares his chess study plan for 2024. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:20) - Neal's 2024 Study Plan (09:57) - Are YouTube Videos Helpful? (14:43) - Chess Club Attendance (34:37) - Sicilian vs. Caro-Kann (41:33) - Aggressive vs. Timid Opponents (48:…

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001: Life decisions, Emergency planning and... toilet troubles! 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! This is the first full episode. Find out more about Craig and his co-host Anna, (or Hannah....or Gary!) To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to foll…

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The Rise and Rise of the Cocktail with Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons 27:04

5M ago27:04

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We're still in party mode for another little at Scran so we're talking about cocktails. More specifically we're talking to Iain McPherson of Edinburgh's Panda & Sons about his career, the cocktail business, trends and what to expect from cocktails in 2024 and beyond. Iain tells Rosalind about the fascinating work he's been doing around using freezi…

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Ep. 93: Holiday Message 2023 3:21

6M ago3:21

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Happy Holidays! This week, Neal shares a brief holiday message. Thank you to everyone for supporting the show. We saw a major uptick in downloads in 2023. We'll be taking an extended holiday/end-of-year break and will resume on Sunday, January 14, 2024. If you're a new listener, now is a great time to binge and catch up. We hope you win your next g…

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