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Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twenty-sixth episode I interview Solomon, a new member of our shogi community and already an active player based in Atlanta. Solomon has experience in the competitive speedcubing scene which will be interesting to compare with our lives as shogi players. Thank you as always for listening and please let us know what you think in the comments! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@CubingB (Solomon's YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ63mAHWsRYyKJOopfefgOg (Debusho's YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/@shogiramentv64 (Shogi Ramen TV YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/user/HIDETCHI (HIDETCHI's YouTube Channel) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) http://shop.nekomado.com/ (Nekomado Shop) http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~goban/english@shogi@version.html (Aoyama Gobanten) https://kurokigoishiten.com/en/products (Kurokigoishiten) https://81dojo.com/en/ (81Dojo) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000145138.html (KIOU) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shogi-quest-online/id884971827 (Shogi Quest iOS App) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.wars.shogiquest&hl=en_US (Shogi Quest Android App) https://playshogi.com/ (Playshogi) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our last episode of the year I answer questions presented to me from myself at the end of 2024. At that time I also set some New Year's resolutions and goals so let's learn together how well I did. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast in 2025! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twenty fourth episode I sit a spell and talking about the shogi activities and items that I've been daydreaming about lately. Thank you for listening and please share your shogi daydreams in the comments! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@宇都宮将棋センター (Utsunomiya Shogi Center) https://x.com/VeTPIdc4cluFJEl (Utsunomiya Club Leader) https://shogicobin.com/ (Shogi Cafe Cobin) https://www.youtube.com/@cobin6483 (Shogi Cafe Cobin's YouTube) https://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~goban/english@shogi@version.html (Aoyama Gobanten) https://kurokigoishiten.com/en/products (Kurokigoishiten) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twenty-third episode, previous guest Riko joins on as co-host for a fun shogi proverb rating session. There are a lot of these to cover so grab your favorite beverage and snack and join us. Thanks as always for listening and please let us know your thoughts on these classics! 🔗Links Mentioned: http://shogi.net/shogivocab/vocabhtml.html#10 (Shogi Proverbs List) http://shogi.net/kakugen/ (Shogi Proverbs with Commentary) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twenty-second episode I interview Wojciech, an accomplished shogi player, promoter, and educator from Poland who is now residing in Japan. This is a long one and I loved every minute of it so I hope you all enjoy it, too. 🔗Links Mentioned: https://sites.google.com/view/wjedynak/shogi (Wojciech's Site From Teaching/Dobutsu) https://fesashogi.eu/old/index.php?mid=5&player=Wojciech+Jedynak (FESA Profile) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvC6yCAJWpZrXQszWX993j9BBRtOd-zQ9 (Road to Shodan) https://www.youtube.com/@ShogiBrasil (Shogi Brasil / Koshiro's YouTube Channel) http://shop.nekomado.com/ (Nekomado Shop) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shogi-live/id389456852 (Shogi Live iOS App) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jsa.shogilive.sub2&hl=en_US&pli=1 (Shogi Live Android App) https://81dojo.com/en/ (81Dojo) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shogi-quest-online/id884971827 (Shogi Quest iOS App) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.wars.shogiquest&hl=en_US (Shogi Quest Android App) https://playshogi.com/ (Playshogi) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNy9CGyP_X5fGsGz3oXvuA (The Chess Angle) https://amzn.to/3KMgImT (Habu Book) https://bit.ly/3MlbAXq (Tobe Nakabisha Book 1) https://bit.ly/4oGGrLx (Tobe Nakabisha Book 2) https://bit.ly/48Vxidc (Tobe Nakabisha Book 3) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twenty first episode I attempt to tackle the question of why shogi hasn't become more popular, even as other games seem to continue to grow and gaming time around the world is on the rise. Thank you for listening and please share your thoughts on the matter in the comments! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/shogi/comments/1nk81uw/why_isnt_shogi_despite_being_such_an_exciting/ (Reddit Thread) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_O1jMcsRxU&list=PLJiRCmSZJeCihsuhVJBBaX4h-L7iNWIDV (81Diver) https://www.netflix.com/title/82117960 (Miss King) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1Y (AlphaGo Documentary) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our twentieth episode which is leading into the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States, I reflect on those aspects of the shogi world which I'm grateful for. Thank you for listening and let me know what YOU are thankful for this time of year! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShogiBrasil (Shogi Brasil / Koshiro) https://www.youtube.com/@ureshinoryuu_channel) (Ureshino-ryu Channel) https://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~goban/english@shogi@version.html (Aoyama Gobanten) http://shop.nekomado.com (Nekomado Shop) https://www.shogidojo.net/ (Shogi Club 24) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our nineteenth episode I try my best to tackle the subject of the merits of opening study in shogi. Some do it, some don't, some love it, some are adamant that it's the Wrong Thing™ to do. Please give the podcast a listen and I hope you enjoy! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) https://www.shogicraft.com (ShogiCraft) https://chessable.com/ (Chessable) https://shogidb2.com/ (ShogiDB2) https://lichess.org/analysis (lichess Opening Explorer) https://shogi-club-analysis.userlocal.jp/statistic/cb040755cdae54b8edeca714537dd2b5 (Shogi Club 24 Position Analysis) https://www.youtube.com/@shogiramentv64 (Shogi Ramen TV YouTube) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our eighteenth episode I discuss game reviews and post game analysis in the context of their utility and effectiveness. This is something I've questioned in my own mind quite often but I know there are some strong advocates for each perspective. So, give the podcast a listen and I hope you enjoy! 🔗Links Mentioned: https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) https://chessable.com/ (Chessable) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com
Oh, hi there! This is the Shogi in the West podcast! In our seventeenth episode I look back at Shogi Club 24 which will be closing its virtual doors at the end of this year, on December 31 2025. Huge thanks and appreciation go out to Kume-san and to all my fellow Shogi Club 24 club members I've had the good fortune to play over the years. 🔗Links Mentioned: https://shogidojo.net/serviceend/ (Shogi Club 24 End Announcement) https://x.com/warsminamin/status/1973205918662926820?s=12 (Shogi Wars First X Post) https://x.com/warsminamin/status/1973206648299856162?s=12 (Shogi Wars Second X Post) https://81dojo.com/documents/Rating_System (SC24/81Dojo Rating Comparison) https://discord.gg/PpkQttjC6B (Shogi Harbour Discord) https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/static/webgl/ (Shogi Wars) https://shogidb2.com (Shogi DB2) https://81dojo.com/en/ (81Dojo) https://lishogi.org (lishogi) https://chessable.com/ (Chessable) 🏆Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/ohithere 👕Buy Merch: https://shop.shogidad.com