Ed revisits the story of the first ever million-dollar backgammon tournament.

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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 Federation
BMAB - Backgammon Masters Awarding Body

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Ed talks to players from all walks of life about autism, ADHD, mental health and (of course) backgammon!

Content warning: This episode contains references to mental health conditions, suicide, and mortality rates for autistic people.

The Cubed Backgammon Charity Series:
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Further reading:
Game Changer: Exploring the Role of Board Games in the Lives of Autistic People
Supporting mental health – Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Updated Systematic Review of Suicide in Autism: 2018–2024
All-cause and cause-specific mortality in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

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Ed talks to Doc Brown and Jeremy Newton about the growth of Backgammon and Wax and the importance of connected communities.

Backgammon and Wax
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Backgammon Galaxy - edhall
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Ed interviews Dirk Schiemann, backgammon Super Grandmaster, about his career as a player, author and teacher.

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Dirk Schiemann - YouTube

Order Dirk's latest book:
The Theory of Backgammon

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Ed talks to Ben Phillips, a backgammon (and poker) player & organiser, about his role in the Australian backgammon community and the upcoming 2025 Australian Championships.

2025 Australian Backgammon Championships

A Lifetime on Planet Groove | Podcast on Spotify
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Ed talks to Christoph Deiter and Mia Kandidakis about backgammon in Manchester and Sydney, the two places he calls home.

Links:
Where & When to Play | Backgammon in Manchester

Sydney Social Backgammon (@sydneybackgammon) • Instagram photos and videos

Bondi Backgammon Club (@bondibackgammonclub) • Instagram photos and videos

Backgammon in Sydney: Home

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Ed talks to John Kalachnik and Brad Burtnette about the State Fair Tournament and the growth of backgammon in Iowa.

Iowa Backgammon – Promoting the game of backgammon across the state of Iowa

Iowa State Fair | 2025 Backgammon (Results Updated 8.16.25)

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