Best Chess Tournament Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 119: Ineffective Chess Study Habits 36:13

2h ago36:13

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Developing tournament players are often told the following: study tons of Master games, drill tactics, review mate-in-one puzzles, and do not spend more than 10% of your study time on openings. Is this advice accurate, somewhat accurate, or misguided? This week, we take a look at the pros and cons of common chess study activities. We cover: Offense…

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Kamala Mode, Misinformation, and Winning the WSOP 45:30

5d ago45:30

45:30

Nate’s election model is back on, and it’s in Kamala Mode. Nate and Maria discuss what the model shows us about Kamala Harris’ chances, and the strange election misinformation that has been going around. Then, they are joined by World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Tamayo to discuss his win – and the controversy that surrounds it. For m…

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Ep. 118 (S8 Premiere): Chess Improvement Realities (Also, The King’s Indian Attack Opening System) 33:01

2h ago33:01

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Welcome to Season 8! Neal begins by discussing the state of the podcast and some harsh truths about chess improvement that are arguably not mentioned enough. The final segment is a discussion of the King's Indian Attack, an easy-to-learn, theoretically sound system-opening for White after 1. Nf3 or 1. e4. It can be played against any Black defense,…

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Betting on Kamala Harris (with special guest Matt Glassman) 36:34

14d ago36:34

36:34

Biden’s out of the race! Matt Glassman joins Nate to talk about what the consolidation behind Kamala Harris reveals about party politics and who she might pick for a running mate. Further Reading: Why Biden Finally Quit from Politico Can Harris Beat Trump? from New York Magazine What a Kamala Harris Presidency Might Look Like from Semafor For more …

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Conspiracy Theories, J.D. Vance, and Jury Duty 44:58

19d ago44:58

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Nate and Maria discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the psychology of conspiracy theorists. They talk about what Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance means for the election. And they parse the latest in the Democrats’ intra-party fight over Biden. Also on the show: Nate’s day at jury duty is a case study in bad bluffs. For more from Nat…

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How to Convince Biden to Quit 46:15

27d ago46:15

46:15

Nate and Maria really, really, really want Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Maria gives a psychological consult on the best way to convince Biden to quit. Nate estimates Biden’s chances of defeating Donal Trump if he stays in – and Kamala Harris’s chances of winning the election if she replaces Biden. Also: An update from the Main Event of the Wo…

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Ep. 117 (S7 Finale): Online Chess "Doomsday Feature" to Stop Your Losing Streak 22:16

6d ago22:16

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This week's episode is our Season 7 Finale (Season 8 coming soon...). In this light, laid-back, rapid-fire episode, Neal reacts to the enjoyable chess.com article 7 Hot Takes That Are Just True by Pedro Pinhata, a Sr. Digital Content Writer for chess.com. Mr. Pinhata's 7 Hot Takes: Stalemate Being A Draw Is Awesome Chess.com Should Come With A Doom…

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How to Gamble Like a Chess Player, with Jennifer Shahade 40:38

1M ago40:38

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Maria talks with Women’s Chess Grandmaster Jennifer Shahade about what chess and poker teach you about life; how statistics can help you think about having kids; and the time Maria lost a chess match in four moves. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver See omnyst…

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What Happened With The $4 Million Tournament? 42:30

21d ago42:30

42:30

Halfway through at the Superbet Chess Classic and Fabiano relays his insights into the first half of the event. The boys also talk about other current happenings from the chess world... 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 Game Analysis 16:32 Vishy, Korchnoi, Smyslov 24:48 $4 Million Tournament 30:01 1V1 Chess Matches 41:38 Smart AR Gl…

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Ep. 116: The Truth About Bishops & Knights for the Club-Level Chess Player (Game Analysis #10) 43:27

13d ago43:27

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This week, Neal discusses another instructive tournament game. We cover the following and more: "Frustration" moves Attacking the fianchetto pawn structure When those h3/h6 pawn moves are good (or bad) Moving the same piece twice early on Useless one-move attacks Bishop vs. Knight Game Referenced: Neal vs. 1697 (G/90;d10) 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 e6 3. e3 …

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The President Has No Clothes: Biden Should Drop Out 45:38

1M ago45:38

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In this bonus episode, Nate and Maria discuss last night’s debate between President Biden and former President Trump. They argue that Biden should drop out of the race, and discuss what might happen if he does. Further Reading: “Joe Biden Should Drop Out” from Silver Bulletin “CNN Presidential Debate: President Joe Biden and former President Donald…

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Breakdown Of HANS VS VIDIT | Fabi Ready To Defend GCT Title In Romania | C2 47:46

16d ago47:46

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The boys reunite on a sunny rooftop in Bucharest, Romania, as they gear up for the start of the Superbet Chess Classic. The relaxed discussion tackles the week's chess discussions, including the upcoming tournament, the incident between Alireza & Hikaru, the emergence of UFC style 1 V 1 matches, and more! Help us grow the channel by liking this vid…

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Nate’s Election Model, the Trouble with Insurance, and How People Get Risk Wrong 43:13

1M ago43:13

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria unveil Nate’s 2024 election model. (The forecast is bad news for Maria.) Also, they explain what insurance industry troubles tell us about the market for risk. And they discuss some key mistakes people make when thinking about risk. Further Reading: “Silver Bulletin 2024 presidential election forecast” by…

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137 Moms Retreat, How NCHE Began, The Rest of Amanda’s Homeschool Story 25:06

1M ago25:06

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Homeschool News: Announcing our moms retreat. When should you close your homeschool with NCDNPE? NCHE’s 40th anniversary. Homeschool Conversations: Homeschool pioneer Mary McLauren tells us about the beginning of NCHE. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares the rest of her homeschool journey with us.…

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Ep. 115: What (Some) Chess Coaches Don't Get (Game Analysis #9) 40:04

1M ago40:04

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This week, Neal begins by diving into the listener mailbag. This is followed by an instructive analysis of a recent OTB tournament game. We cover the following and more: A common piece of chess coaching advice that is often more idealistic than realistic The Pirc Defense (1. e4 d6) Play in the center Queen's Indian Defense Exchange sequences Rook a…

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Snap Elections, Global Warming, and Maria’s Favorite Hot Sauce 42:11

2M ago42:11

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria discuss the reasoning behind Macron’s decision to hold early elections in France, how heat waves could help communicate the reality of climate change, and what we can learn from the impending sriracha shortage. The theme that ties it all together: How to think about long-term risk. Further Reading: “The s…

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136 Research on Abuse in Homeschools, Teaching Learning Skills, Amanda’s Homeschool Story 24:37

2M ago24:37

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Homeschool News: We look at a research report by Dr. Brian Ray of the NHERI: “Would More State Control Over Homeschooling Reduce Child Abuse, Neglect, and Murder?” Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Jared Dodd, he was one of our speakers at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares her homeschool journey with us.…

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Ep. 114: How to Avoid Time-Trouble at Club-Level Chess Tournaments 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Like it or not, the clock is just as much a part of tournament chess as the board and pieces. Poor clock management is a consistent problem for many players. We cover: Why clock management is essential for tournament success Common causes of time-trouble (and how to avoid it) The dangers of perfectionism and obsessing over the "best" move An intere…

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Lifetime Terms, Lifetime Bans, and the Return of Roaring Kitty 43:33

2M ago43:33

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria discuss whether Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor should retire, the perils of sports betting among professional athletes, and what the return of Roaring Kitty means for traditional market analysis. Further Reading: “Sonia Sotomayor Should Retire Now” from The Atlantic “Should Sonia Sotomayor Retire?”…

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Clash Of Claims, The WILDEST Match | Norway Chess Recap, Is Ding OK? 54:51

1M ago54:51

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👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsCICCURkeHzmzhLpFIvTUg ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod 00:00 Intro 00:50 Norway Chess 13:16 Ding & his form 34:00 Clash of Claims 48:33 Hans back to 2700…

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Ep. 113: Stop Dropping Pawns! (Game Analysis #8) 36:14

1M ago36:14

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You hang one pawn, then eight moves later you hang another, and then your opponent easily wins the game while you're still processing where you went wrong. This is all too common at the club level. In addition, Neal dives into the Listener Mailbag. Game Referenced: Neal vs. 1490 (G/90;d10) 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Bf5 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 Bd6 5. Bg3 Nf6 6. Bxf5 …

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Wolfpack Live - S3 E19 - 🐺 The Last Wolfpack Live of the 2023-2024 School Year! 🥳 27:34

2M ago27:34

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HOSTS: Mr. Cooper, Olivia Connell, Jakob Housenik, Leonel Vergara, Daniel D. Dotzel TECH: Paul Sabol Wilkes-Barre Area SD - We Are OneBy Wilkes-Barre Area School District

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Mistakes and Unknowns: Election Polls, Poker Tournaments, and the NBA Finals 48:49

2M ago48:49

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This week on Risky Business, Nate gives his analysis of what Trump’s guilty verdict may mean for the election, Maria shares the biggest mistakes she’s seen at the World Series of Poker so far, and Nate reveals an interesting ripple in the sports betting ecosystem ahead of the NBA Finals. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters:…

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134 Is Handwriting Important?, The Fit Farmer, Legislative Survey 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Homeschool News: Matthew lets you know how to get Thrive! Conference recordings and informs you of a new legislative survey we would like you to take. Homeschool Conversations: We show you the second part of a conversation Matthew had with Kathryn Gomes who was a featured speaker at Thrive! Matthew speaks with The Fit Farmer, Mike Dickson, whom he …

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Ep. 112: Chess Tournament Savvy, Playing Amid Distractions, Prepping for OTB Play & More feat. NM Nick Panico (Chess Coffee Talk #4) 44:20

1M ago44:20

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National Master Nick Panico returns to the pod for some "chess coffee talk" and shares his insights from the tournament scene. We cover: Developing a tournament routine Playing while distracted What to do when the guy next to you won't stop coughing Our thoughts on caffeine consumption as a chess player Preparing for OTB play 📧 If you have a questi…

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WSOP Kickoff, Crypto ETFs, and Airfare Refunds 41:11

2M ago41:11

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Nate and Maria are in Vegas for the first week of the World Series of Poker. On today’s show, they share their top tips for acing the World Series, explain the politics behind last week’s approval of a new kind of crypto ETF, and unpack new rules for airline delays. Further Reading: “SEC Unexpectedly Expedites ETH ETF w/ Eric Balchunas” from Galaxy…

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133 Mentoring, Discipleship at Home, Avoid Watered Down Christianity, NCHE is 40! 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Homeschool News: Conference recordings and how to get fantastic homeschool mentoring. Homeschool Conversations: Wil and Meeke Addison are the founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof, they are also featured speakers of Thrive! Wisdom from the Word: How to avoid passing on a watered down version of Christianity to your children. Homesc…

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

2M 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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A Backup for Biden 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Nate and Maria start with something light: p(doom) and the possibility that AI will bring about the end of life as we know it. Then, Nate breaks down the news about the presidential debates and makes a shocking recommendation to the Democratic Party. And – most importantly – our hosts preview the upcoming World Series of Poker in Vegas. Further Rea…

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Alireza's Resurgence & The 4 Million Dollars Chess Tournament (Is It Real??) 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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We discuss the epic Champions Chess Tour Finals between Alireza & Magnus, the upcoming Norway Chess , and of course whether the $4 Million buy-in tournament is happening, or not happening, later this year! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Norway Chess 06:36 Open Tournaments 19:13 FIDE Circuit 27:24 Universal Rating System 42:15 Champions Chess Tour 55:58 High Rol…

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132 Getting Organized, THE Most Important Thing to Teach, Tips for a Great Conference 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Homeschool News: Thrive! and celebrating 40 years of NCHE www.nche.com/thrive/ www.nche.com Homeschool Conversations: Vickie Bentley, educational consultant for HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive! hslda.org Wisdom from the Word: THE most important thing you can teach your childrenHomeschool Helps with Amanda: Tips for a great homeschool conferenc…

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

2M 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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Maurice Ashley | Improve at Chess, Build a Strong Mindset, Handle Pressure 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

In this special episode, we talk everything chess with GM Maurice Ashley. Known for his insightful strategies and inspiring commentary, Maurice shares his wisdom on improvement, learning protocols, and the invaluable life lessons he's garnered from the chessboard. Join us as we dive deep into Maurice's new book, 'Move by Move,' and discover how the…

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Lessons from the Final Table 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

Welcome to Risky Business, a show about making better decisions. Today, Maria has lessons from a poker tournament she recently played in Monte Carlo, where she made it to the final table. Then, Nate discusses what RFK Jr.’s impressive polling numbers could mean for Biden and Trump. And Nate and Maria discuss Caitlin Clark and what her story tells u…

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131 Make Learning Fun, Graduation Options, Kaleideum Discount 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Homeschool News: We tell you how to get discounted admission to Kaleideum during Thrive! Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Todd Wilson of Familyman Ministries and The Smiling Homeschooler. He is also a featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses different options for graduation.…

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

3M 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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Nepomniachtchi | Candidates Run, Matches VS Ding & Magnus, Cheating 1:33:14

2M ago1:33:14

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TEAM CARUANA CANDIDATES '24 LIMITED EDITION: https://c-squared.shop/collection/new-drops/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod Chat with US▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagr…

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130 Preparing Teens to Engage the Culture, Sometimes Co-ops Are Not Best, Trades Fair 25:55

3M ago25:55

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Homeschool News: Exciting opportunities at Thrive! Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Steve Noble, featured speaker and host of The Steve Noble Show, a syndicated Christian talk radio show. Steve will be a featured speaker at Thrive! 2024. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Why you shouldn’t make a co-op your primary schooling for your little…

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

3M 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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Wolfpack Live - S3 EP 18 - Sports Edition - May 5, 2024 19:05

3M ago19:05

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HOSTS: Mr. Cooper and Maxwell Gregor TECH: Paul Sabol Wilkes-Barre Area SD - We Are OneBy Wilkes-Barre Area School District

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What Happened At The CANDIDATES? Fabiano's Highlights 1:55:24

3M ago1:55:24

1:55:24

TEAM CARUANA CANDIDATES '24 LIMITED EDITION: https://c-squared.shop/collection/new-drops/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod Chat with US▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagr…

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Coming Soon... Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova 2:42

3M ago2:42

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Launching on May 16, Risky Business is a weekly podcast about making better decisions. The hosts, Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver, are both journalists who moonlight as high-stakes poker players. On Risky Business, they bring their analytical framework to everything from politics to poker to personal decisions. Maria has a PhD in psychology and is …

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129 Tips for Teaching Math, Pros and Cons of Co-ops, Chess Tournament 26:18

3M ago26:18

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Homeschool News: Important updates for the conference: How to get free registration, chess tournament, & where to stay. Homeschool Conversations: Kathryn (Bell) Gomes - math author for Apologia and featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Should I participate in a co-op? What are the pros and cons?…

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

3M 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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128 Research on Socialization, Preparing Your Kids for the Culture, Online Homeschooling? 34:02

4M ago34:02

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Homeschool News: We share more research on socialization. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Wil and Meeke Addison, founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof. Featured speakers at Thrive! Wisdom from the Word: Does God promise to help us raise and homeschool our kids? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: In this episode, Amanda answ…

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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

4M 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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127 Getting Your Home in Order with Vicki Bentley, Homeschooling When Life Is Hard 23:39

4M ago23:39

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Homeschool News: Thrive! and all it has to offer for kids and teens. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew has a conversation with Vicki Bentley of HSLDA. Get a preview of the workshops she will have at Thrive! this May. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling when life is hard

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

4M ago35:10

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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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126 Early Days of NCHE, What About IEPs?, Special Gatherings at the Conference 20:40

4M ago20:40

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Homeschool News: We tell you how to connect with others at the Thrive! Conference and let you know how to get the latest issue of GREENHOUSE magazine. www.nche.com/thrive/regional-gatherings/ www.nche.com/thrive/special-gatherings/ Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with another one of our NC homeschool pioneers, Susan Van Dyke, about the ear…

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Wolfpack Live - S3 E17 - Boys Varsity Volleyball 🏐 - April 2, 2024 23:16

4M ago23:16

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Coach Nguyen stops by Wolfpack Live to talk about this year's strong start to the boys' volleyball season. HOSTS: Mr. Cooper SPECIAL GUESTS: Coach Nguyen, Jordany Rodriguez, Vincent Garrett, and Joaquin Prado TECH: Paul Sabol Wilkes-Barre Area SD - We Are OneBy Wilkes-Barre Area School District

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