S2E81 · · 35:01
In the Edo period of Japan, there were four houses of Go. They were… the Four Houses of Go. And there were four of them. And they were houses. And they were of Go. Come on in for a s...
S2E80 · · 01:04:00
Let’s look at how modern board games reflect our beloved game of Go. From Carcassonne to Ticket to Ride, you can find Go-like elements hiding in plain sight at your local game store!...
SE · · 55:17
I am always chasing the secret formula for Go improvement. But what if it’s not a singular magic bullet? What if it’s a collection of habits that eventually come together to synergiz...
S2E78 · · 47:22
Why is the empty triangle bad? Go is a game rich with mathematical and geometric ideas. Let’s do some light math and counting to see what we can find out about shape efficiency! Plus...
S2E77 · · 40:22
Let’s talk about some unsettling experiments conducted during the 60s and 70s that revealed how limitations can be internalized and learned. Can we unlearn our limitations in Go and ...
S2E76 · · 45:52
Lots of happenings in the Go world recently! A world chess champion talks Go, an inaugural world major tournament in Singapore, and a spicy cheating incident.Korean Search Terms:바둑 -...
S2E75 · · 47:06
FINALLY. The Match (승부) will see the light of day! I’m so hyped. I do a full recap of the long road that this baduk film has traveled to get here, adding a brief thought on feeding y...
S2E74 · · 40:19
I start with a rant about why I prefer the old way of broadcasting professional games. Then, I explore what it really means to show respect for our beloved game and why respect is su...
SE · · 53:11
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S2E72 · · 46:33
You might be thinking, how could anyone possibly talk for a whole podcast episode about their Go equipment? You underestimate my ability to ramble about Go topics. Here’s a rundown o...
S2E71 · · 56:31
Prisoner stone placed on the table instead of lid. Chaos ensues. Let's talk about all the hubbub from the LG Cup finals between Ke Jie and Byun Sang-il. What happened? What could hav...
S2E70 · · 58:24
Sean and Tin are back! This time, they square off in a game of blind Go, embodying the spirit of true "Go fans away from the board." We also share our thoughts on a recent r/baduk po...
SE · · 33:35
What does learning Go teach you outside of the four corners of the board? Listen to my ramblings about how Go helps you think creatively, set priorities, and even build character, al...
S2E68 · · 30:07
Go punishes greed better than any game I know. Because it also punishes advanced greed :0 In this episode, I talk about my "Scorched Earth Go" tendencies and why it is a setup for fa...
SE · · 52:41
Why do some pro moves seem so alien to us amateurs? Listen to what Eric Lee (not the top US Amateur) has to say about how to improve our intuition. Thank you again to Eric Lee for yo...
SE · · 59:05
It's time to react to a message I left for myself last year! Also, this is the last episode of 2024. I'll be taking a 2-week break so I'll see y'all Jan 6, 2025. I hope you all have ...
S2E65 · · 40:57
Correspondence Go is how you “keep playing Go”... no excuses! I love correspondence Go for allowing me to stay connected to Go even when my life gets a little busy. But it’s far from...
SE · · 56:33
It's pretty simple. I love Go (if you couldn't tell by now). Here's why!
S2E63 · · 57:36
This is part 2 of episode 47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6)! The Classic of Weiqi is an ancient Chinese text about Go so listen in as we take a look at some more general Go adv...
S2E62 · · 58:11
This week's episode is all about intuition and how to hone our quick judgment of situations on the Go board!
S2E61 · · 51:24
An interesting 2018 study seeks to find out the effects of Go learning on the cognitive development of children, if any. Let's talk about it! Polgote Article Try the Schulte Table Test
S2E60 · · 38:09
Don't get me wrong! Go teachers are great! But if I had to give a few pointers...
S2E59 · · 48:21
I ponder a listener's thoughts on why simple study may not be the key to unlocking your next rank, the limitations of SGF game reviews, and the dangers of identifying with a style. ...
S2E58 · · 01:16:23
Sean's back again for another Go discussion! This time we talk about Go as a form of art, ranging from a conversation about the aesthetic quality of Go to the mysterious process of u...
S2E57 · · 45:39
Here's how I personally use notes to extract problems from my games and solidify my Go knowledge using glorious SGF technology.
S2E56 · · 58:19
The first ever 3-man episode of Star Point! A meandering discussion of why we play Go, how Go appears to non-players, the "style fingerprint" we leave on the board, and more. Hope yo...
S2E55 · · 52:09
Come gather 'round players and hear ye a tale of olde: a post-pandemic Go tournament and the first of this soul!
S2E54 · · 44:20
Do this and you'll be SDK... I think. Here are my surefire* steps to achieve SDK! *Not surefire but I think they will work.
S2E53 · · 01:00:42
Tin (aka IndieSn) and I talk about the origins of the Mission Viejo Go club as well as the pros and cons of playing against AI. Thanks for coming on the show, Tin!
S2E52 · · 41:13
I (allegedly) lost to a cheater! What cases of cheating have there been in the Go world? Can we do anything about it? Why do people cheat? This is a tough one.