S3E133 · · 50:18
Go is normally seen as a game of the ancient East Asian world. But I think it is the perfect poster child for sci-fi! Let me talk to you about Go’s appearance in various science fict...
S3E132 · · 44:19
Simple black and white stones on a grid can evoke such powerful emotions and feelings. One of the most beautiful things about Go is how it can remind us of so many deep and rich life...
S3E131 · · 53:36
It’s time to read my old Go blog again! It’s crazy how some of the things I used to think as a 12 kyu are the exact same thoughts I still have as a 3 kyu. And let us ponder the quest...
S3E130 · · 01:06:24
Every now and then there’s a new kid on the block to challenge OGS for the title of best western Go server. But do we really need a new Go server or does that just split the user bas...
S3E129 · · 41:09
We love shortcuts! Who doesn’t? Why spend the effort to think about our problems when we can use quick answers and shortcuts? Let’s break down the meaning of “System 1” and “System 2...
S3E128 · · 01:14:16
Go podcasters unite! Travis from the All Things Go podcast is here! We meander through a lot of interesting topics in this one. Why are all the North American Go pros Asian-American?...
SE · · 43:41
Are you too aggressive? Too defensive? Do you always lose because you die so much? Let me tell you all about a way to fine-tune your game so that you can be a more balanced Go player...
SE · · 41:48
Go is the ultimate strategy game. But how do we actually strategize in Go? I’ll give you my take in this episode on how to stop DDK tunnel-visioning and start thinking like a true Go...
S3E125 · · 01:13:49
Kai is a young 3-dan Go player living in Japan! He is very passionate about Go and was kind enough to come on the show to talk to me about all sorts of Go things – from time controls...
S3E124 · · 39:31
What does it mean to “lock in”? Can you try too hard? Can you try too little? Can the amount of effort you apply really make a difference in the outcome of the game? Or is our fate d...
S3E123 · · 53:54
Why do we make the moves that we make? Let’s discuss the importance of knowing the reasons behind our moves and explore as many types and purposes of moves that I can come up with!Jo...
SE · · 44:43
Go is too competitive and too stressful to be considered a “cozy” game. Or is it? I think Go has a lot of cozy DNA and I will tell you in this episode right here how to approach Go i...
S3E121 · · 46:34
Is Go a good fit for you? What is Go like to learn and pursue? I’ll tell you about some of the big reasons I think you should give this game a chance as well as common hurdles that b...
S3E120 · · 51:59
It’s a Reddit Roundup episode! Or a Reddit Review? Reddit Retrospective? Whatever, we’re reading Reddit posts from r/baduk in this one.Join the DiscordSupport Star PointThe Star Po...
S3E119 · · 47:04
Go strength is about expanding your Go vocabulary: “Go-cabulary”, if you will. But how does having a large Go-cabulary help us? And how do we expand our Go-cabulary? Is Go more than ...
S3E118 · · 58:10
I read my old Go journal from 2019 and it was very interesting to see into the mind of a DDK… that is also my own mind. It was really fun to see how I have changed and grown as a Go ...
SE · · 01:11:31
Do you find it hard to understand Go players because they use weird terminology like “tiger’s mouth” or T H I C K N E S S? And for some reason they all sound like they are speaking J...
S3E116 · · 01:00:19
It’s the 10th anniversary of the famous and historic showdown between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo. A lot has changed since then, and Go players have already been facing the first wave of t...
S3E115 · · 52:52
Go is a great hobby! It’s affordable and has good vibes :D But I’m sure you know that already. Regardless, we’re going to talk about why you should take up Go as a hobby (even though...
S3E114 · · 43:51
Why isn’t Go an Olympic event? Or any other mental sport for that matter? Let’s talk about the nature of the Olympics, the World Mind Sports Games, and what a ‘Mentalympics’ might lo...
SE · · 51:15
What is a good game? What is a bad game? Is Go a good game? Well, spoiler alert, yes it is. Go is fantastic, I assure you. But why? Hmm….Overview of TGM (Tetris) TGM DocuseriesJoin t...
S3E112 · · 48:25
1… ah ah ah… 2… ah ah ah… 3… ah ah ah… Counting in Go is an important skill! But how exactly do you count? Why should we count in the first place? Let’s talk about it!Join the Discor...
S3E111 · · 35:53
Let me tell you all the story of how I defeated my Arch-Rival and Nemesis (or was it Arch-Nemesis and Rival?) Akira Toya. Also, a little discussion about rivalries in Go!Join the Dis...
SE · · 37:39
Go player! Yes, you. What kind of video games do you like? I think I might know and it involves the kind of growth that a game demands of you. In this episode, some thoughts about wh...
S3E109 · · 56:52
The eternal question: How to get good? I’m going to answer this with a slightly unorthodox approach and avoid mentioning tsumego and game review. This is truly the secret sauce of wh...
S3E108 · · 01:04:37
We’re back! Let’s talk about what Spotify Wrapped says about YOU GUYS. After that I do a reaction to my previous year’s year-in-review and get through a small portion of the listener...
SE · · 41:48
Star Point returns Monday, January 12th, 2026!I commentated the first round of the CA State Go Championship and it was a great time! Here’s a post-commentary reflection on what I enj...
S3E106 · · 40:31
Go should be a spectator sport along with the greats! But what’s the missing secret sauce?James' Palm Pilot PenJoin the DiscordSupport Star PointThe Star Point Store
S3E105 · · 01:05:12
Go is tough! Especially for beginners. Let’s see what we have to say about the struggles they are going through.Also! Announcement! I’ll be commentating Round 1 of the California Sta...
S3E104 · · 38:26
I assign Go ranks to various cartoon characters, like Homer Simpson, Scooby-Doo, and Jimmy Neutron. And yes, these ranks are canonical. (No, they are not. But this was fun to do).Joi...