Best Chess.com Podcasts (2025)

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Professional Athletes Can’t Get Enough of Chess.com 8:23

4d ago8:23

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Social media is a minefield for professional athletes. But online chess offers rankings, instant analysis, wholesome interactions and few trolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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I Am Chess.com Now | Smart Nonsense #341 40:58

17d ago40:58

40:58

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:15) Hockey blocked shots injury (1:33) Sean Puri "toxic girlfriend" saga (3:20) Turkey trip makes people think I'm gay (4:25) Flight lesson cancelled by fog (7:17) Windy.com weather data discovery (14:27) Ken Gri…

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Jack Harlow Eye-F*cked Me | Smart Nonsense #346 23:54

8h ago23:54

23:54

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Mega Influencer Status: Shopify Sponsorship(1:48) The "Macro" Photography Misunderstanding(2:30) Jonathan B. Your Boy's "Unique Strategy" Neg(3:38) Getting Recognized in Trader Joe's(5:50) That's a Mega Dude:…

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The Quest to Fix the Gap 34:45

23h ago34:45

34:45

Can the iconic ’90s retailer finally make a comeback—and survive tariffs? By Amanda Mull and Lily Meier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Episode 47: How to Make Confident Chess Decisions Under Pressure 17:27

1d ago17:27

17:27

Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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The Stress of Wall Street Is Sending Men to Pelvic Floor Therapy 13:58

5d ago13:58

13:58

Physical therapists in New York are seeing an uptick in younger male patients with penile and bladder issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The Next Reality TV President? 30:24

6d ago30:24

30:24

Mark Cuban is a self-made billionaire, sports mogul, small-business influencer, media personality, Democratic surrogate and possible health-care disruptor. There’s only one job he doesn’t yet have on his résumé. By Max Chafkin and John Tozzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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A Unesco-Protected Site in Mali Is Becoming a Burden for Locals 7:42

6d ago7:42

7:42

Known for its mud-brick architecture, the town of Djenné is struggling to attract tourists and maintain buildings that have been damaged by floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How THIS COUNTRY became #1 in chess | Darmen Sadvakasov PODCAST 49:53

7d ago49:53

49:53

Today's guest is a legend of Kazakh chess — GM Darmen Sadvakasov! Former World U20 Champion who defeated Anatoly Karpov in 2004 and beat the world's strongest grandmasters, he was forced to abandon his professional chess career at his peak. Why did he make this painful decision? How did he return to transform Kazakhstan into a chess superpower and …

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I Buy 13 Year Olds Booze | Smart Nonsense #345 33:20

7d ago33:20

33:20

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Luger vs. Slug Confusion & Crashing Out (1:10) Creator Mental Health & David Dobrik Comparison (5:00) Getting Served Legal Papers Story (6:44) Nick Mayer Art - The Prawn of Life Gift (14:59) Bodega Booze Inci…

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I Met Craigslist Craig | Smart Nonsense #344 26:23

8d ago26:23

26:23

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Welcome to Smart Nonsense - Mumbly Mo and Yanni Chlani intro (0:55) Flight lessons and fog clouds - why I'm a pilot now (2:59) The Naval rule: treating your time like $5,000/hour (4:14) Bike mechanic gets PIS…

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Episode 46: How to Actually do the things that improve your Chess 14:16

8d ago14:16

14:16

Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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American Mid 22:54

10d ago22:54

22:54

Hampton Inn has become the nation’s most powerful hotel chain, and a global export, by being rigorously OK. By Patrick Clark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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All of My Dreams Are Coming True | Smart Nonsense #343 21:12

10d ago21:12

21:12

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Why dogs tilt their heads - the cockeyed Joe mystery (2:47) Subway peaked in 2010 and now tastes like poop (4:34) House hunting with $10K budget in West Village (6:08) Naval's life philosophy: "You get what y…

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Stop Taking Safe Vacations and Start Really Exploring 8:58

11d ago8:58

8:58

'Risky' experiences are often the most satisfying for our brains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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In Defense of Monograms 12:44

12d ago12:44

12:44

A status symbol that stretches back centuries suddenly has new meaning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The G-7 Just Isn't What It Used to Be 9:37

13d ago9:37

9:37

Fifty years in, the group's political and economic ambitions are languishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Chasing Big Money With the Health-Care Hustlers of South Florida 33:53

14d ago33:53

33:53

A wannabe hip-hop mogul and a onetime porn-video recruiter turned Obamacare into a lucrative get-rich-quick scheme—with an assist from Bain Capital. By Zeke Faux and Zachary R Mider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Bill Ackman Is Tweeting Through It 28:48

15d ago28:48

28:48

The Wall Street billionaire remade himself into a very-online, Trump-loving culture warrior. Now he wants to be the next Warren Buffett. By Annie Massa and Katherine Burton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How Zumba Balances Instructor and Consumer Subscriptions with Yael Dornbusch, Zumba’s Chief Subscription Officer 32:32

15d ago32:32

32:32

Zumba is a phenomenon since its founding in 2001. The addictive fitness dance program with a Latin beat has taken the world by storm. As of 2022, the company claimed 15 million people taking Zumba classes weekly at 200,000 locations in over 180 countries. At its core is the Zumba Instructor Network, a monthly membership program created to give ins…

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Episode 45: Consistency Over Heroics: Why Winning is Surprisingly Simple 23:16

15d ago23:16

23:16

Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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How Migration and Soft Power Made Indo-European Languages Dominant 10:50

17d ago10:50

10:50

History shows that linguistics evolve in unpredictable ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It’s Coming for the Sitcom 19:45

18d ago19:45

19:45

Creators are making longer shows to meet viewers where they are: increasingly, in front of their TVs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Wall Street’s Favorite Game Has a Long and Uncomfortable History 8:40

20d ago8:40

8:40

Over centuries, lacrosse flourished at the expense of its Native American origins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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He trained CHESS for 2000 DAYS straight! James Canty III | Podcast 1:09:41

21d ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Try out for free James' course on Jobava London: https://go.chess.com/mustreader20 In this episode, James Canty III reveals why hitting the gym is the ultimate Elo booster and how he sustained a 2000-day uninterrupted chess streak. Learn his secrets for juggling chess, boxing, workouts, investments, and content creation, along with his plan to earn…

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Episode 44: How To Make Better Decisions in Chess 18:54

22d ago18:54

18:54

Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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India Is Gripped by a Spiritual Tourism Boom as Faith Becomes Fashionable 10:37

25d ago10:37

10:37

Sacred sites are booming as the government promotes pilgrimages and Instagram influencers help make religion cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Greg Nobile Is Big on Broadway. Now He Wants to Go Small 13:12

26d ago13:12

13:12

For his next trick, the Tony-winning producer wants to improve the theater-going experience in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How to BEAT the ENGINE? Hikaru vs Leela | PODCAST 1:18:33

27d ago1:18:33

1:18:33

How to beat the engine? Larry Kaufman, one of the minds behind top chess engines, explains Leela’s odds bot and why grandmasters can’t beat the engine. Learn strategies to outplay the engine and find out if Magnus & Hikaru can stand up to Leela. Larry also shares the thrilling story of his rise to become the top-ranked non-Japanese shogi player and…

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Barry Diller Credits His Success to His Closeted Homosexuality 10:30

27d ago10:30

10:30

In a new memoir, the billionaire chairman and founder of IAC says his fear of coming out as gay made him far more fearless in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Mark Zuckerberg Loves MAGA Now. Will MAGA Ever Love Him Back? 27:04

28d ago27:04

27:04

Meta’s CEO has done everything he can to win over Trump, and it’s not clear how much he has to show for it. By Riley Griffin and Kurt Wagner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How to get out of a losing streak 21:30

29d ago21:30

21:30

Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter My holistic chess study system (with direct access to my thoughts, just like Peter in this Episode): https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelches…

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The One Medical Story with Dr. Joseph Michelli, the Author of All Business is Personal: One Medical’s Human-Centered, Technology-Powered Approach to Customer Engagement 32:44

29d ago32:44

32:44

If you've ever had to wait for your doctor first in the waiting room and then in the examining room, or struggled to get an appointment or had trouble getting a prescription filled while on the road, you know why primary care in the United States is in such desperate need of disruption. One Medical has been transforming primary care through the po…

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Polo Clubs Are Booming in the Hamptons of South America 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

As the wealthy converge on Punta del Este, developers are building luxury polo clubs to boost the beach town’s cachet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The Price of Oil is Both Personal and Political 13:58

1M ago13:58

13:58

As Saudi power grows, decisions made in the Gulf will increasingly affect wallets in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Once a Symbol of Apartheid, Rugby Is Now Helping Unite South Africa 6:11

1M ago6:11

6:11

Black South Africans are embracing the sport as the nation struggles to overcome the legacy of White minority rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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I Am Jony Ive Now | Smart Nonsense #340 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Intro & Tartan Windmill Regrets (1:35) Jeff Bezos First Principles & Being in the Room (4:01) Draw V2 Surprise Launch - Johnny IV Jr (9:26) "Living It Up" & Mystery DM Follow (12:32) Cleo Abram Sponsorship Co…

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I’ve Changed My Mind About Dating | Smart Nonsense #339 21:11

1M ago21:11

21:11

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) "Chimpanzee" mic test debate (2:25) Two-club golf philosophy (6:03) Retiring the Spaniard bar (9:12) Ivy League parties & $80K watches (12:36) "She lied about Harvard AND hockey" (15:51) Accidental chess gran…

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Can Anthropic Win the AI Race Without Losing Its Soul? 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

Dario Amodei is navigating a tricky transition from academic to CEO of a $61 billion startup. By Shirin Ghaffary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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I Live in Disneyland | Smart Nonsense #338 27:34

1M ago27:34

27:34

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) "NYC is basically Disneyland for adults" - Spring update and urban living metaphors (3:42) Speech anxiety & King's Speech moment - Tackling public speaking challenges (7:15) Soho House pool encounters - Almos…

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Nadella’s Paradox: The Microsoft CEO on His AI Balancing Act 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

The Microsoft CEO is trying to find the company’s place in the AI age while balancing the interests of nervous customers and a volatile partnership with OpenAI. By Austin Carr and Dina Bass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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AI’s Most Promising Alien Hunters 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

A rising generation of well-credentialed scientists is betting that algorithms will turbocharge the search for extraterrestrial life. By Jordan Robertson and Drake Bennett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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We Went Back to High School | Smart Nonsense #337 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co Timestamps: (0:00) Brain blasted back to high school (0:58) Trade secrets spilled immediately (2:10) Using your own crappy product (3:45) Online test over stinky library (5:42) Calculator app disaster (9:36) Module 1: crushing e…

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I Got Water Boarded in Istanbul | Smart Nonsense #332 47:21

1M ago47:21

47:21

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/ SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/ Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.co 🕘Timestamps: (0:00) Intro & Forgotten Rainbow of Life (2:35) NYC Rant: The City That Don't Sleep Sucks (6:10) Mike Wazowski Body Problems (11:25) Turkey Trip: The Last-Minute Adventure (15:47) Beach Town Disaster: "Imagine This …

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Episode 42: The Role of Pain in Improvement 20:01

1M ago20:01

20:01

Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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Is China Winning? 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

DeepSeek’s sudden emergence illustrates how the country’s AI industry is thriving despite US efforts to slow it down. By Bloomberg Businessweek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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I Am Steve Jobs Now | Smart Nonsense #336 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

Episode #336 with Henry and Dylan (0:00) One-take pod attempt fails immediately (0:28) Season of giving (all seasons) (0:54) Emptying someone else's dishes (1:12) Adults don't need kitchens anymore (1:40) Friend discovers pasta for first time (2:40) HubSpot returns to Clipt (full circle) (3:28) Wings smart scale confusion (4:42) Weather reports fro…

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The Cartoon Network’s Last Gasp 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

Cartoon Network used to generate big profits, cranking out nutty, surrealist animation for TV audiences. But with the cable bundle melting and the streaming service Max pulling back from kids programming, the future of the brand looks precarious. By Felix Gillette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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I Think I’m Evan Spiegel (Snapchat Founder) | Smart Nonsense #335 26:27

1M ago26:27

26:27

Episode #335 with Henry and Dylan Timestamps: (0:00) WTF is this podcast? (0:55) Dad said don't (did anyway) (1:58) Creepy staring 101 (3:30) Sunglasses hack (4:21) Pro-level glancing (5:05) Dog learns Chinese (5:38) Irish guy's Chinese flex (8:10) TRADE SECRETS ALERT! (8:44) Fake Spiegel texts (9:36) Peekaboo → Snapchat (10:30) Spiegel: genius or …

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‘No Marriage, No Children’ Is China’s Ticking Timebomb 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

China’s falling marriage rate is exacerbating a demographic crisis in the world's second-largest economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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