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Ed talks to Mark Higgins about Backgammon Sage Pro, neural networks, generative AI, and AI coding tools. Try Backgammon Sage Pro here Watch Alex Eshaghian's interview with Mark Higgins:Backgammon Sage - NEWEST Software - Interview with…
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Ed talks to Alex about his YouTube channel and a whole lot more! Watch Alex's interview with Ed from 2025 Contact Alex:Alex Eshaghian Backgammon - YouTubealexeshaghianbackgammon@gmail.com Find Alex's books:Amazon.com: Alex Eshaghian…
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July 7, 2026 · 47 min

Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon with a range of guests. Contact the show:overtheboard.pod@gmail.comInstagram Further reading:International Backgammon FederationHow Kremlev and Rubezhnoy making billions in betting…
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June 23, 2026 · 13 min

Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament. Hear the whole interview:SpotifyApple PodcastsOver the Board Watch the final:Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpg Contact the show:overtheboar…
Bernhard Mayr, President of the World Backgammon Federation

June 9, 2026 · 48 min

Ed talks to Bernhard Mayr about his roles in the World Backgammon Federation, World Backgammon Internet Federation and the Backgammon Masters Awarding Body. WBGF – World Backgammon FederationBMAB - Backgammon Masters Awarding Body Contact…
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About the show

The backgammon podcast! In each episode host, Ed Hall, interviews backgammon players and authors, teachers and commentators, board makers and organisers... anyone and everyone with a backgammon story to tell.