S1E21 · · 32:36
Sometimes we need to hit the reset button and consider what kind of Go players we were when we first started out. We get bogged down with our own ideas and thoughts and it might be p...
S1E20 · · 36:57
Many Go players put a lot of importance in achieving that ever so elusive shodan title. But the fact is that many Go players will never reach this goal. Is that okay? What reasons co...
S1E19 · · 53:51
To be a Go player, you need to be more than just a Go player. Let's talk about some of the "soft" skills of Go. How is your confidence? How is your resilience? Do you get discouraged...
S1E18 · · 54:32
If you're like me, you're addicted to buying Go books. But does reading a Go book actually help you improve? This week, I share some thoughts about Go books and give mini reviews of ...
S1E17 · · 42:52
Come gather 'round and hear the tale of the two brothers; one called Strategy and one called Tactics. Let's not mistake them as one person. In Go news, I cover the final result of th...
S1E16 · · 40:04
This week on Star Point, I uncover the mystery of reading in Go! More specifically, I’ll go over some of the subtleties involved in the thinking process of reading, how to train your...
S1E12 · · 55:21
Go is a game of wood and stones but it’s not immune to the influence of technology. This week, I talk about some of the existing technology in the Go world today, SGF and envision wh...
S1E14 · · 47:17
This week on Star Point, I go over an interesting study I found on how we learn. I also touch on Nick Sibicky's retirement and discuss the state of Go content today. Benjamin Keep, ...
S1E13 · · 44:59
Everyone says it's important to review your games. But how exactly should you go about doing that? This week, I share my 4-step process for a good self-review. Links mentioned in th...
S1E12 · · 37:25
This week on Star Point, I tell you all about my Go origin story and the on-and-off relationship I had with the game to get to where I am today.
S1E11 · · 37:21
I finally watched Knives Out! This week, I talk about the handicap system and my amateur data analysis attempt at 27 million OGS game records. Source of OGS game record data: https:...
S1E10 · · 28:35
This week, I share some thoughts about the benefits of studying joseki and compare Go to martial arts and music.
S1E9 · · 33:07
This week on Star Point, I try to answer the question of whether playing faster games can have a positive or negative impact on your Go improvement.
S1E8 · · 36:48
This week, I talk about couple of things I wish I knew when I was a wee double-digit kyu player and discuss the multiple dimensions of learning in Go.
S1E7 · · 47:35
This week on Star Point, I go over the pros and cons of different time control systems used in Go!
S1E6 · · 27:51
This week, I talk about my visit to the Seattle Go Center and about the local Go club scene in Southern California. I also respond to some of your comments/messages in our first list...
S1E5 · · 26:26
Sometimes, when you're playing to win, it can stop you from playing because you care too much about the result. Listen to this week's episode of Star Point for one weird trick to mot...
S1E4 · · 31:42
This week, I plead my case: winning in Go is important! I also ask what makes a beautiful game, and talk about trying to escape my never-ending correspondence games.
S1E3 · · 35:35
This week on Star Point, I talk about all the stuff surrounding the surrounding game. That is, things like etiquette and time controls – things that don't have to do as much with the...
S1E2 · · 25:08
In this episode of Star Point, I talk about different "styles" of play in the game of Go. What kinds of styles are there? Where does style come from?
S1E1 · · 20:34
The first episode of Star Point, a podcast about the game of Go! I talk about my experience overcoming language barriers and playing a simul with Kenro Osawa 4p and briefly go over t...