NM Ben Johnson

NM Ben Johnson

NM Ben Johnson is the host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast, which recently joined the Blue Wire Podcasts family. Perpetual Chess has 1,000,000+ streams in over 100 countries and, since its inception five years ago, has been the gold standard for chess podcasts. Ben has interviewed everyone from competitive tournament players to World Champions (Anand and Kramnik) of the game.

Ben's podcasting empire has expanded well beyond traditional interviews with GMs and other figures in the chess world. With Chessable, he has started the How to Chess Podcast, where he and his guests share nuggets of chess wisdom in shorter length episodes. He hosts an Adult Improver series of his podcasts with all kinds of interesting guests from around the world and across the rating ladder. He also has another series on book recaps of chess book classics. Outside of podcasting, Ben achieved the National Master (NM) title many years ago, played poker professionally for several years, and has experience as an independent

In short, there's something for everyone with an interest in chess to check out on the Perpetual Chess Podcast. Long-time listeners of 64: A Chess Podcast will know that I've been a huge fan of Ben's work with the Perpetual Chess Podcast, and it was a pleasure to talk about recent news in the chess world, as well as general podcasting, with someone who has inspired me to work very hard on my own podcast. I want to thank Ben for coming onto the show this week, and to thank you all for checking out this episode of 64: A Chess Podcast.

Some highlights from this week's episode:

  • Ruminations about the nature of the "chess pod-o-sphere"
  • Ben and I discuss the Champions Chess Tour Final, its surrounding drama (NFTs, Hikaru Titled Tuesday, etc.), and the tour format
  • We also briefly discuss FIDE's recent sponsorship agreement with Motiva, a breast implantation company. Check out Lichess's article on this agreement here
  • What was the chess pod-o-sphere like in 2016? How did Ben ultimately find success?
  • Ben's favorite interview on the Perpetual Chess Podcast
  • How did the chess boom impact the Perpetual Chess Podcast growth?
  • Ben talks a bit about his own chess goals, including returning to OTB chess and being inspired by the adult improvers who come on his show.
  • Some b3 cowboy discourse
  • Yet another edition of Aimchess Instant Insights!
  • BONUS BASKETBALL CONTENT: Ben Johnson rants about Ben Simmons, and other light NBA discussion

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GM Cristian Chirila

GM Cristian Chirila

GM Cristian Chirila hosts the C-Squared Podcast. He is also the trainer & second of GM Fabiano Caruana, his co-host on C-Squared, and is a long-time commentator for the St. Louis Chess Club.Sub to the C-Squared Podcast on Spotify and YouTube -- currently my favorite chess podcast :-)64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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I Read the Hans Niemann Lawsuit (So You Don't Have To!)

On this episode of 64: A Chess Podcast, I talk about the 44-page lawsuit filed by Hans Niemann against Magnus Carlsen, PMG, Chess.com, Danny Rensch, and Hikaru Nakamura.

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WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga

WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga

WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga is a Twitch streamer and chess coach.If you are interested in coaching from Fruzsina, click this link!Follow WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga here on Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQUARES at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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GM Maurice Ashley

GM Maurice Ashley

GM Maurice Ashley is one of the greatest chess commentators of all time. The first black grandmaster in history, GM Ashley was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame in 2016. Check out The Secrets of Chess Geometry on Chessable and start changing the way you see the chessboard today!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQUARES at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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GM Benjamin Bok

GM Benjamin Bok

GM Benjamin Bok is a Dutch grandmaster and Twitch streamer, currently ranked #4 in the Netherlands.(recorded before Magnus withdrawing from the Drama Cup)Follow and subscribe to Benjamin on Twitch -- one of my favorite streamers in chess today!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQUARES at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

7 Sep 202248min

Julesgambit

Julesgambit

Julesgambit is an up-and-coming Twitch streamer, streaming chess at twitch.tv/julesgambit.Jules is also on TikTok and YouTube -- check her out there and make sure to subscribe to her Twitch!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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Geert van der Velde (#2)

Geert van der Velde (#2)

Geert van der Velde is the CEO of Chessable (and a good friend of the podcast!).64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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GM Peter Svidler

GM Peter Svidler

GM Peter Svidler is an 8-time Russian Chess Champion, former World #4, multiple-time Candidate for the World Chess Championship, legendary chess commentator and author, and perennial Hearthstone player.64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

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