Best Club Scene Editors Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 39: Zach Harmon, Metallica Tech 34:00

2d ago34:00

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The week of April 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée are joined by long-time Metallica tech Zach Harmon. Now a veritable Swiss Army Knife of tour and studio operations, Zach recounts the winding road to his current position that began nearly 40 years ago. He also provides insight into his unique relationships with Metallica’s pione…

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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

5d 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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"CLUBLAND MIAMI" House Sessions 30:52

5d ago30:52

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George Alvarado who goes by other Aliases THE LATENIGHT LABORATORY, THE PROFESSOR AND TECH MAN 1 Started his Journey in South Florida in 1979. The Combine influence of DJing, Record label owner, Music store owner, Producer and Remixer has placed him as a big part of the Electronic Dance Movement in South Florida.George is adept at shifting between …

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Episode 38: Metallica Local Fan Club Chapter Members Q&A with Kirk and Robert 23:17

9d ago23:17

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The week of April 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report… It’s Q & A day! Team Metallica asked local fan club chapter members to submit their questions for the band, then Steffan and Renée took those questions and grabbed Kirk and Robert to give us some answers. Check it out! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, st…

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062: Pete Gooding 1:28:17

10d 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

12d 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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Episode 37: Brian Tatler of Diamond Head 24:26

16d ago24:26

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The week of April 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Riff master Brian Tatler cranks up the Wayback Machine to share stories of Diamond Head’s biggest (and possibly only) fan in America in 1981: a 17-year-old named Lars Ulrich. Turns out, that same kid was starting a band of his own. A few traded covers and several decades later, and the rest is his…

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Episode 36: Kirk Hammett & Robert Trujillo on Elton John ahead of Gershwin Prize Broadcast 15:46

23d ago15:46

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The Week of April 3, 2024 on The Metallica Report… A seemingly unlikely pairing, the paths of Elton John and Metallica have crossed over the years more than you might think. Ahead of PBS’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song broadcast honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Kirk and Rob join Steffan and Renée to share a few fun stories about Sir Elton. …

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061: Steve Lawler 1:25:15

24d 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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Episode 35: James Hetfield on Cigars; Robert Trujillo on Infectious Grooves & Suicidal Tendencies 35:13

1M ago35:13

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The week of March 27, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée bring us the inside scoop on James Hetfield’s love of cigars, including the new BLACKENED “S84 Shade to Black” by Drew Estate. Then they check in with Robert Trujillo, who is in the midst of a few gigs with his Infectious Grooves crew, including shows in Australia! The Metallica …

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

1M 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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Episode 34: Producer Greg Fildelman - Part 2 36:55

1M ago36:55

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The week of March 20, 2024 on The Metallica Report… It’s time for part two of our conversation with our producer, Greg Fidelman. This one is for all of you who wanna know what it’s like being at the helm of the control room at HQ! Greg shares what it was like working with Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and the only other artist who’s actually recorded at …

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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

1M 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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Episode 33: Producer Greg Fidelman 32:01

1M ago32:01

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The week of March 13, 2024 on The Metallica Report… When it comes to Metallica’s creative process, Greg Fidelman has become the “unofficially official” fifth member of the band. He began his music career in the late ’80s as the lead guitarist of his own group, but Greg really hit his stride on the other side of the studio glass about a decade later…

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

2M 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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Episode 32: The Women Behind the Scenes of Metallica: Addie Kellerman, Jena Rockwood, Sara Killion, Heather “Foster” Kjollesdal, Hannah Davis, Kat Vollhoffer, Eleni Psaltis 23:28

2M ago23:28

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The week of March 6, 2024 on The Metallica Report… In honor of International Women’s Day later this week, Renée takes on solo-hosting duties and brings along a few other women who keep the Metallica mothership moving. Make no mistake… there are plenty to choose from! We're talking about members of management, legal, accounting, marketing, merchandi…

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"ULTRADISCO 54” Vol 14 Disco Remix Sessions 58:40

2M ago58:40

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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

2M 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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Episode 31: Ross Halfin 29:07

2M ago29:07

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The week of February 28, 2024 on The Metallica Report… If you’ve seen a photo of Metallica, chances are you’ve seen one of Ross Halfin’s shots. Steffan and Renée chat with the man who’s been behind the camera, capturing Metallica and pretty much every other big name in rock for decades. Ross shares stories spanning his first shoot with the guys in …

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

2M 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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Episode 30: All Things HQ - Part 2: Tour Of Metallica’s Headquarters With Jeff Yeager 31:38

2M ago31:38

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The week of February 21, 2024 on The Metallica Report… The second installment of two episodes recorded at the band’s creative ground zero for over 20 years: Metallica HQ. Steffan and Renée tour the building with one of its longest inhabitants, Jeff Yeager - webmaster, touring photographer/videographer, and network manager. Sprinkled with fun facts …

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

2M 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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Episode 29: All Things HQ - Part 1: Robert Trujillo, Staffers Jeff Yeager, Jack Ketcham, Kent Matcke 26:46

2M ago26:46

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This week of February 14, 2024 on The Metallica Report… The first of two episodes recorded at the band’s creative ground zero for over 20 years: Metallica HQ. Steffan and Renée set up shop in the Jam Room with three people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the Metallica Machine moving. Jeff Yeager - webmaster, touring photographer/video…

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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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Episode 28: Bob Rock 20:36

3M ago20:36

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The week of February 7, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée are joined by a man intertwined through Metallica history in a way maybe no one else can claim to be. A producer, a collaborator, a motivator, a fill-in, a support system, and the master of getting that sound “just right”... it’s none other than Bob Rock! The Metallica Report -…

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

3M ago59:27

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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 13 Disco Remix Sessions 59:27

3M ago59:27

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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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Episode 27: Memorable Award Show Moments 24:00

3M ago24:00

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The week of January 31, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée revisit some of your favorite performances and infamous moments in Metallica’s award show history. No spoilers here, but we bet you can guess a few... They include surprise outcomes, a bit of NSFW language, and a lot of very heavy music! Plus, Clint Wells - a man many of you ma…

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

3M 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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Episode 26: Part 2 - Old School Deep Dive with KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron Quintana 24:31

3M ago24:31

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The week of January 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report… A fortuitous call from Kirk sets the stage, framing the metal scene in the early days and the roles Ron, Brian, and KJ played. Brian recalls the enthusiasm surrounding Metallica’s first album by the band members and, if you will, the founding Metallica Family members - many of whom would be ackn…

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

3M 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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Episode 25: Old School Memories with KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron Quintana 23:40

3M ago23:40

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The week of January 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée are joined by old friends KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron Quintana for a trip back to the humble beginnings of Metallica. From fanzines to tape trading to shows at the legendary Stone in San Francisco, these guys have seen it all and are bonded for life to each other and the ba…

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

3M 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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Episode 24: Catching up with Jason Newsted 21:07

4M ago21:07

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The week of January 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… We have a visit from an old friend as Steffan and Renée check in with bassist Jason Newsted. Amid an unusually quiet time in his creative world, Jason talks about plans, projects, and how he’s allowing himself to enjoy the simplicity of his day-to-day life. Of course, we still have to touch on h…

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Episode 23: Gimme Fuel, Gimme Fire 22:25

4M ago22:25

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The week of January 3, 2024 on the The Metallica Report… For better or worse, few people know the absolute power pyrotechnics can bring to a performance like our own James Hetfield does. He joins Steffan and Renée to get into the history of pyro within Metallica and the energy it brings to a live show. And, of course, James touches on safety, which…

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Episode 22: James and Robert reflect on 2023 and look ahead to an exciting 2024 17:59

4M ago17:59

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The week of December 27, 2023 on The Metallica Report… With the new year right around the corner, Steffan and Renée check in with James and Robert to reflect on 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Hear James’ perspective on the light and dark sides of 72 Seasons. Find out which songs off the new album have been their favorites to play live so far and whic…

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Episode 21: The Best of the First 20 Episodes; Lars on his current favorite tunes, Kirk on surfing, James on Power Trip, Robert on creating new music for each show, plus more! 20:41

4M ago20:41

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The week of December 20, 2023 on The Metallica Report… We’re going to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the highlights of the first 20 episodes of The Metallica Report. Remember Lars and that iPod? (think Blue Oyster Cult!) What about Kirk catching waves or James’ love of a good music festival? And who could forget Robert’s night on stage in Dalla…

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Ep. 93: Holiday Message 2023 3:21

4M 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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Episode 20: Rob hangs with Geddy Lee; Christian Carichner, Iowa State University Marching Band Director 19:06

5M ago19:06

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The week of December 13, 2023 on The Metallica Report… Rob Trujillo brings us behind the scenes of “Are Bass Players Human Too?”, the new docuseries from Rush’s Geddy Lee. As the focus of one of four episodes, Rob spent two full days with Geddy, showing him around his Southern California world through surfing, biking, and skating. He also gave Gedd…

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"LATENIGHT LABORATORY" Underworld Techno Sessions 50:33

5M ago50:33

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FLASHBACK 1999.......In November of 1998 George Joined South Florida's Power 96 Mix Team to bring a different flavor to Late Night Radio. On Saturday January 16, 1999 at 2:00AM with the assistance of the Program Director KID CURRY, George started his own Underground mix show called "THE LATENIGHT LABORATORY with host Liquid Todd (Shannon Powell).Th…

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Ep. 92: Stop Being Afraid of 1. d4: Tips for Club-Level Chess Players 35:05

5M ago35:05

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Many club-level players consistently have trouble facing 1. d4. This week, we explore why that is, and offer some practical and philosophical advice. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:40) - 1. d4 General Thoughts (07:00) - Social Media and 1. d4 (12:12) - 1. d4 vs. 1. e4 (15:10) - Nimzo & Q. Indian Defenses (22:30) - Fighting the London System (26:54) …

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Episode 19: Lars’ Current Music Obsessions; Robert’s Favorite Funk Grooves; Dr. Corey Spurlin, Auburn University Marching Band Director 22:19

5M ago22:19

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The week of December 6, 2023 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into both the physical and mental iPods of Lars and Rob, as Lars shares more of his musical obsessions and Rob throws down his five favorite funk cuts. They also speak with Auburn University’s Professor of Music and Marching Band Director, Dr. Corey Spurlin. The …

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Ep. 91: The Botvinnik System: An Easy-to-Learn Opening for White 26:33

5M ago26:33

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The Botvinnik System is a solid opening choice for White that is easy to learn. We also discuss system openings generally and how they can benefit club players with limited study time. **Errata: In the episode at (23:31), it should be 8. d3, not e3. Please refer to the .pgn below. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (00:37) - System Opening Benefits (15:54) …

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Episode 18: James Hetfield on the M72 Stage; Zoltan Bathory & Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch 21:01

5M ago21:01

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The week of November 29, 2023 on The Metallica Report… Coming off the holiday, Steffan and Renee dip into their M72 interview archives to give you a more in-depth look at the tour. First, James thinks back to the first time he saw the massive circular stage mapped out with cones in the middle of an empty MetLife Stadium. He also touches on the logi…

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060: Joeski 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

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Joeski is a New York based DJ, producer and label owner that has been in the House music scene for over 30 years. Getting his big break early on in his DJ career, a teenage Joeski schooled himself by regularly playing at legendary New York venues such as the Limelight and he also held down his first residency at the 'Together' parties that were hos…

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Ep. 90: Common Club-Level Chess Mistakes: Matching, Punishing, “Temper Tantrum” Chess & More 47:47

5M ago47:47

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This week we take a deep dive into some of the most common thematic mistakes that club players make on a regular basis. Most of them have to do with misguided tournament strategies and mishandling your opponent, rather than a lack of chess theory. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (04:08) - The 3 Most Missed Moves (08:19) - Misreading Defensive Moves (11:2…

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Episode 17: Pantera’s Phil Anselmo & Rex Brown plus Blackened Whiskey’s Rob Dietrich & Rabbit Hole’s Kaveh Zamanian 21:08

5M ago21:08

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The week of November 22, 2023 on The Metallica Report… Inspired by Metallica’s love of covering other artists, Steffan and Renée open things up by musing on tracks they’d like to hear the band tackle. Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown of M72 special guests Pantera chat about playing for Metallica’s fans - the ones who already know and love them and those …

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Ep. 89: Chess "Backsplaining" & the "Null Move" Strategy for Club Players feat. FM Alex King 1:00:55

5M ago1:00:55

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FM Alex King returns to the podcast to share his journey from NM to FM. In addition, we discuss some practical improvement topics that club players of all levels should find useful. Check out Episode #23 if you missed Alex's first appearance on the pod. Alex resides in Memphis, TN and is an active player, coach, and writer. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro …

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Episode 16: We head to Detroit; James talks “Messengers;” Garrett Whitlock of Mammoth WVH; final M72 shows of 2023 18:34

5M ago18:34

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée check in from the Motor City for the final two shows of 2023 on the M72 World Tour. Steff tells us of his time touring resurgent downtown Detroit with Robert, visiting the historic Motown Museum and Fox Theatre. James explains why he created Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield, and we hear …

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Ep. 88: Amateur Chess Legend Andy Ansel on his Massive 15,000+ Book Collection, Playing 3 World Champions, & Whether Club Players Should Use Classic or Modern Books for Improvement 52:45

6M ago52:45

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Andy Ansel is a devoted chess enthusiast who is well known for his impressive book collection which features over 15,000 items. He also has an extensive tournament background with a peak rating of USCF 2100. His playing experience includes games against three World Champions (Symslov, Tal, and Kasparov). Currently, Andy is active in correspondence …

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