The Chesspit Podcast

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Episode 31 sees all three of us back for the first time since mid-July. We try to solve the issue of professional chess elitism, discuss a sad missing persons case, and wonder whether wolves really should be released back into the British countryside. audioboom.com/posts/7669054-okay-to-have-dead-air

Episode 32 sees Jon have a sing-song, Chris pay tribute to Wolfgang Uhlmann, and Phil go to war on FIDE's incapabilities as a world federation. Enjoy! audioboom.com/posts/7673880-every-rabbit-is-a-winner

In Episode 33 we moan about being plagiarised, but introduce the classic new game 'Chessplayer or Cheese', probably shortly to be stolen. Christory celebrates the mid 80s and the rescheduled Candidates gets some early analysis. audioboom.com/posts/7679851-discussing-a-fear-of-barbers

Episode 34 sees us romp through 130 years of superstition, failure, and war! And we have a damn good time along the way: audioboom.com/posts/7684525-you-can-t-libel-the-dead

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This week in Episode 35 we discuss the evolutionary prowess of pandas, devote some more time to the mechanisms of adult chess improvement, and engage in cancel culture. Available on all podcast platforms and please do spread the word if you enjoy what we get up to! audioboom.com/posts/7689835-ice-is-too-structurally-sound

In the brand spanking new Episode 36, Jon takes us back to the days of the speakeasy, Chris exults Norfolk chess legend Johnny Danger, and Phil pays homage to the strongest active nonagenarians.

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It's time to talk in Episode 37 as we start a conversation on chess and mental health. But there's still room for nonsense, like Grand Theft Auto, and a return to horses. And does anyone have a bit of... Déjà Hugh?

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In Episode 38 we continue the mental health discussion and also ask why FIDE don’t really seem to care about cheating at the highest level. We also fix up the ideal chessy dinner party and condemn international football.

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Evening! In Episode 39 we ponder over landmarks in Bristol, what it takes to spark a chess boom, and chess books that are perfect for reading again and again.

The quiz is a toughie and an extended version of it can be played on our Sporcle: www.sporcle.com/games/alteredcourse89/chesspit39

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Episode 40 is here! This week Jon denies being a golf fanatic, Chris declares his hatred for running, and Phil complains about having too much holiday.

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