Over the Board

This bonus episode is a re-post from the Disorder Podcast for listeners of Over the Board. Jason Pack and Jane Kinninmont discuss the state of the world (and backgammon).
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Listen to Jason's interview with Jamison Firestone here.
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Disorder notes/links
For Jason’s reflections on Backgammon and Mega-Ordering and humility on losing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iGehf_MAyuE

For Valeria’s art: https://backgammonbeauty.com/

You can watch the final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UruOwdoyu8&t=8414s

Or the more (pleasing from my perspective) semi final here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptjF5waoZ8&t=12807s

Andy Burnham on How to Fail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRidqdh29w

For more on Backgammon Galaxy visit - https://www.backgammongalaxy.com/

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 developer Mark Higgins 🎲🎲 - YouTube
Backgammon World Championship:
2026 Backgammon World Championship - YouTube
Backgammon World Championship - Home page
Jason Pack's podcast:
Disorder Podcast
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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 - YouTube
alexeshaghianbackgammon@gmail.com
Find Alex's books:
Amazon.com: Alex Eshaghian: books, biography, latest update
Los Angeles Backgammon:
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Ed discusses the newly formed International Backgammon with a range of guests.
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Further reading:
International Backgammon Federation
How Kremlev and Rubezhnoy making billions in betting money • Проект.
Silence in the Stands
Exposed: The links between world chess and Russia’s war machine – POLITICO

Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament.
Hear the whole interview:
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Over the Board
Watch the final:
Party_Gammon.com_Million__Prog_5.mpg
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