Best Alejandro Ramirez Podcasts (2024)

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Inkwell S4 E4 featuring Reyes Ramirez 59:38

1y ago59:38

59:38

In episode 4 of season 4 of Ink Well hosts Jasminne and Lupe Mendez chat with Reyes Ramirez about his new short story collection The Book of Wanderers.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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Ink Well S4 E3 featuring Javier Zamora 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

In episode 3 of season 4, Ink Well hosts Jasminne and Lupe Mendez chat with Javier Zamora about his new memoir Solito.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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EP#48: Michael Tisserand 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

53:07

For the October edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with Michael Tisserand to discuss his chess writings, his books (especially his biography of George Herriman), and chess and comics. Learn more about Tisserand at michaeltisserand.com.…

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EP#47: GM Alejandro Ramirez 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

43:41

For the September edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with GM Alejandro Ramirez to discuss his chess history as the first grandmaster from Central America, being a commentator for the Sinquefield Cup, and the new World Chess Hall of Fame exhibit about the 1972 World Championship.…

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EP#46: Fred and Bonnie Waitzkin 1:04:17

2y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

For the July edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with Fred and Bonnie Waitzkin to discuss both the book and film versions of Searching For Bobby Fischer and what it all meant to the Waitzkin family, more than three decades after the book's release. Among the topics covered, we learn…

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Ink Well S4 E2 featuring Darrel Alejandro Holnes 1:02:06

2y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

In episode 2 of season 4 of Ink Well hosts Jasminne and Lupe Mendez chat with Darrel Alejandro Holnes about his new poetry collection Stepmotherland.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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EP#45: Elliott Neff 57:05

2y ago57:05

57:05

For the June edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with Elliott Neff, founder and CEO of Chess4Life and author of A Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time to talk about the history of his organization, chess as a transformational tool, and being a chess teacher and coac…

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EP#44: GM John Fedorowicz 53:53

2y ago53:53

53:53

For the May edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with GM John Fedorowicz. From his 2009 US Chess Hall of Fame induction plaque: "Inspired to begin playing chess by the Fischer-Spassky World Championship match in 1972, "The Fed" won the National High School Championship in 1975, tied …

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EP#43: IM Greg Shahade 44:04

2y ago44:04

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Welcome to the April edition of One Move at a Time! Our guest today is IM Greg Shahade, who founded the US Chess School in 2006 and which resumes classes this year in a victory for a post-covid world. He also founded the New York Masters and the U.S. Chess League which is now known as the PRO Chess League. He is a former member of the Executive Boa…

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Ink Well S4 E1 featuring Joy Priest 53:00

2y ago53:00

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In episode 1 of season 4 of Ink Well host Lupe Mendez and guest host Icess Fernandez Rojas chat with Joy Priest about her new poetry collection Horsepower.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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EP#42: Tyler Schwartz 51:39

2y ago51:39

51:39

For the March edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with Tyler Schwartz, the co-founder of Chess at Three and Story Time Chess. Both companies use an original, story-based method to teach chess to children as young as three years old. This innovative method is explained in Tyler's 201…

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EP#41: Manasota Chess Center 35:54

2y ago35:54

35:54

Welcome to the February 2022 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guests today represent the Manasota Chess Center in Sara…

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EP#40: David Llada 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

41:29

Welcome to the January edition of One Move at a Time and Happy New Year! Our guest today is David Llada, joining us via Skype from San Sebastian, Spain. David was our April 2021 guest, but I decided to interview him again focusing only on his behind-the-scenes work for the recently completed World Championship during with Magnus Carlsen successfull…

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EP#39: GM Maxim Dlugy 1:00:43

2+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Welcome to the December 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy, joining me in pe…

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EP#38: Brian Karen 1:04:39

2+ y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Brian Karen. Originally from Merrick, Lo…

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EP#37: Brian Flowers 49:55

2+ y ago49:55

49:55

Welcome to the October 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Brian Flowers, the marketing manager for t…

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EP#36: Stephanie Berk 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

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Welcome to the September 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Stephanie Berk, the Chairperson of the A…

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EP#35: Mike Nolan 52:14

2+ y ago52:14

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Welcome to the August 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Mike Nolan, a longtime employee, consultant…

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EP#34: Young-Kyu Yoo 42:58

3y ago42:58

42:58

Welcome to the July 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Young-Kyu Yoo, the father of Christopher Yoo,…

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EP#33: Alan Losoff 44:52

3y ago44:52

44:52

Welcome to the June 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Alan Losoff, a retired Vice President at Bank…

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EP#32: Russ Makofsky 1:01:24

3y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

This month's guest is Russ Makofsky. Russ is the Founder & Director of Impact Coaching Network which partners with 18 Elementary Schools across New York City, engaging over 4,000 students annually. Quoting from their website, “ICN was founded with the vision of establishing a network of high performing chess programs, where each school embodies the…

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EP#31: David Llada 36:06

3y ago36:06

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Welcome to the April 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” This month's guest is David Llada. David has long been connect…

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EP#30: FM Jon Jacobs 56:14

3y ago56:14

56:14

This episode touches on FM Jon Jacobs' 50+ years as an amateur competitor, his pending upsets book The Fish That Roared, his time as a pioneer anti-cheating activist during the mid-2000s, the dozen Chess Life articles he has authored since 2005, and his new project in collaboration with IM Yury Lapshun to drive international chess tourism to import…

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EP#29: FM Wesley Wang 33:57

3y ago33:57

33:57

Welcome to the February edition of One Move at a Time. Our guest today is FIDE Master Wesley Wang, who along with his brother Warren Wang founded the non-profit Chessanity in 2014, which has a mission to teach and promote chess among K-12 students around Long Island, New York to build self-esteem and cognitive outreach. Wesley has a peak rating of …

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EP#28: Mark Taylor 47:13

3+ y ago47:13

47:13

This month’s guest is is Dr. Mark Taylor talking about chess fiction and narrative--we thought this would be a fun time to have this discussion as The Queen's Gambit continues to be popular on Netflix, and of course it was based on Walter Tevis' 1984 novel. Taylor is an Associate Professor of English at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He is current…

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EP#27: John D. Rockefeller V 1:12:56

3+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Welcome to the December 2020 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” This month’s guest is is John Davison Rockefeller V, who is …

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EP #26: Tim Just 1:01:24

3+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

This month’s guest is Tim Just, a National Tournament Director and a FIDE National Arbiter and editor of the US Chess Rule Book since the 5th edition (we’re on the 7th edition now). He is the co-author of My Opponent Is Eating a Doughnut (with Wayne Clark) and Just Law: Common-sense answers to frequently asked questions on chess rules, regulations,…

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EP #25: Geoff Issak 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

34:48

This month’s guest is the US Chess Development Director, Geoff Isaak, talking about not just his own chess history and impressions of the chess world, but the challenges of creating a Development Department from the ground up.By US Chess

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EP #24: Jon Crumiller 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

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This month’s guest is collector extraordinaire Jon Crumiller, who is also a recipient of the Special Services award this year from US Chess. He was our September 2013 Chess Life cover subject (photo), he is co-author with GM Lev Alburt of Carlsen vs. Karjakin - World Chess Championship, and has multiple exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame.…

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EP #23: Christina Schweiss 47:47

3+ y ago47:47

47:47

This month’s guest is Christina Schweiss, the Executive Director of the non-profit Hampton Roads Chess Association. The club was named the 2017 US Chess Club of the Year and Schweiss was awarded the 2020 US Chess Scholastic Services Award for an Individual.By US Chess

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EP #22: GM Alexander Onischuk 40:45

3+ y ago40:45

40:45

This month’s guest is GM Alexander Onischuk, the head coach and program director of the Texas Tech University chess team which just was named the US Chess College of the Year for the second time. Lucas talks to Onischuk about all the characteristics of the TTU program that has made it so successful, as well as about Alex's own chess career that has…

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EP #21: FM Robby Adamson 56:02

3+ y ago56:02

56:02

This month’s guest is FM Robby Adamson, a member of the US Chess scholastic council, a past president and a current board member for the Arizona Chess Federation, and a board member for the Southern Arizona Chess Association. We talk to him about building a scholastic chess team and his own chess history, which includes being the 1988 Denker Tourna…

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EP #20: Abel Talamantez and Dr. Judit Sztaray 41:45

3+ y ago41:45

41:45

This month’s guests represent the Mechanics' Institute Chess Club in San Francisco, California, which is the oldest continuously operating chess club in the United States. Abel Talamantez is the Chess Room Director, a position he has held since 2018, and Judit Sztaray is the General Manager of Youth Outreach and Events, a position she started in la…

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EP #19: Fred Wilson 1:07:07

3+ y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

This month’s guest is Fred Wilson. In 2019, Fred Wilson was given the Outstanding Career Achievement Award by US Chess. IM John Donaldson wrote for our awards ceremony, “Fred Wilson has taught thousands of young players over the decades. He has edited and authored important chess publications, including very inexpensive books for novices, and has g…

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EP #18: Justin Morrison 34:58

3+ y ago34:58

34:58

This month’s guest is Justin Morrison, the founder and owner of Kid Chess, a metro Atlanta chess teaching company reaching thousands of children, mainly in after school programs. We discuss what it takes to start and run a chess business and also his ideas on attracting the masses to our game.By US Chess

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EP #17: Michael Propper 40:23

3+ y ago40:23

40:23

This month’s guest is Michael Propper, the Director of ChessNYC and President of New York City Chess Services Inc, a non profit focused on expanding the reach and impact of chess as far as possible. We discuss ChessNYC's innovative programs such as their $10,000 Championship Challenge and their prison programs in the Queensboro Correctional Facilit…

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EP #16: Dr. Karen Aronian 38:43

3+ y ago38:43

38:43

This month’s guest is Dr. Karen Aronian, M.A., Ed.M., Ed.D., who is the principal of Aronian Education Design LLC, a full-service education design firm which creates irresistible environments and content for children and families in private and public venues. We talk about how being a professional educator has informed how she is a chess parent to …

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EP #15: Allen Priest 1:05:54

3+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

This month's guest is Allen Priest, the president of the US Chess Executive Board. We talk about where US Chess has been, where we are going, and take an in-depth look at the just-revised US Chess Values. Allen Priest has been the US Chess president since 2018 and is the 29th president in our 80 year history. He was first elected to the executive b…

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EP #14: Jim Egerton 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

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This month's guest is Jim Egerton, who uses chess to help businesses achieve their goals. Jim Egerton is the CEO and founder of Business on the Board® and the author of the book of the same name which is subtitled, "How the World's Greatest Game Can Build Better Leaders." A respected teacher, coach, manager, leader, and entrepreneur, his speaking h…

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EP #13: Dr. Alexey Root, WIM 50:13

3+ y ago50:13

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Dr. Alexey Root is our guest today on this October edition of "One Move at a Time." She holds the title of WIM and was the 1989 U.S. Women's Champion. Before earning her Ph.D. in education, she taught high school social studies and English and ran the school's chess club. She has written seven books on chess in education; some are available at USCF…

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EP #12: David Grimaud 43:19

3+ y ago43:19

43:19

David Grimaud is this month's guest. Grimaud has been the President of the South Carolina Chess Association since 2006, the Chair of the US Chess Senior Committee, a member of the Scholastic Council, and a member of the States Committee. Along with his wife Maureen, the couple was awarded the Koltanowski Silver award this year for their support of …

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EP #11: Dr. Martha Underwood 32:01

3+ y ago32:01

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This month’s guest, recorded live from the 2019 U.S. Open in Orlando, Florida, is Dr. Martha Underwood of Arizona, one of only seven women to have earned the National Tournament Director (NTD) title; she is also a FIDE Arbiter (FA). She is the president of the Southern Arizona Chess Association and, of particular interest to this podcast and the ma…

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EP #10: Ranae Bartlett 29:16

3+ y ago29:16

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This month’s guest is Ranae Bartlett of Alabama, who has developed the Madison City Chess League into an established part of the local school system. She is the Executive director of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting chess education for students in Madison, Alabama and the surrounding area that teaches kids life skills through chess. It w…

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EP #9: Chris Wainscott 39:46

3+ y ago39:46

39:46

This month's guest is Chris Wainscott of Wisconsin, who has steadily built up an extensive chess resume. Chris grew up in Midland, Texas, where he learned to play chess at the age of four at the end of the Fischer boom. Chris has written for Chess Life, Chess Life Online, and American Chess Magazine while also posting on his blog ontheroadtochessma…

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EP #8: Seth Talyansky and Avi Gupta 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

39:11

This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to high school students at the Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon Seth Talyansky (18) and Avi Gupta (17) about how they are leveraging their state championship team's success to promote chess and support underserved communities. For example, the club h…

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EP #7: Emily Allred 29:18

3+ y ago29:18

29:18

Note: Due to a technical issue, the host's voice is poorly recorded. Our guest Emily Allred's recording is good. This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to Emily Allred, the Associate Curator at the World Chess Hall of Fame. She has worked at the museum since 2013 and has curated or co-curated 14…

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EP #6: Jamaal Abdul-Alim 49:23

3+ y ago49:23

49:23

This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to Jamaal Abdul-Alim, who has probably written more "First Moves" department stories in Chess Life than any other single writer. First Moves focuses on short features about people and organizations that are accomplishing things directly related to our missi…

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EP #5: David MacEnulty 29:55

3+ y ago29:55

29:55

This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks David MacEnulty, who was the first teacher to teach chess in New York City as part of the curriculum. MacEnulty has been teaching chess to adults and children for more than 25 years and has been one of the most impactful scholastic chess coaches in the USA …

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EP #4: Jay Stallings 44:34

3+ y ago44:34

44:34

This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to Jay Stallings,who has taught over 40,000 kids to play chess at his California Youth Chess League since 1994. The league is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that has a mission, similar to the US Chess mission, of empowering youth to grow throu…

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EP #3: Isaac Steincamp 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

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This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to Isaac Steincamp, the founder of chesssummit.com, a website where Isaac and a team of writers that are “a mixture of chess players, instructors, and advocates from all over the United States, working on every aspect of the Chess Summit mission – sharing i…

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