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“Just when I told myself I was following enough chess podcasts. This hit at just the right time in my life. Over the past year two things have happened in my life. I began playing chess regularly for the first time in decades. And I began seeing a therapist for the first time. So a podcast that...”Read full review »
Chad A. Clark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
“I tried a couple of these pocasts. A little too much millenial-speak. To use the vernacular, "Like, y'know, literally" not much about chess. Everything is "amazing." Skip this one”Read full review »
WikiGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“My favourite podcast. I can always depend on a tantalizing blend of nonsensical ramblings, insights into the human mind, and delightful anecdotes.”
karl eg via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/05/24
“Co-hosts with great chemistry tackling interesting topics.”
ERaulli2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“I could listen to Rios all day, but that's not possible, because this podcast shows up only now and then. I don't like to clutter my podcast list, so it's difficult to give this podcast 5 stars., Julia, are you going to podcast regularly (i.e., 1x or more per week)? Better yet, why...”Read full review »
SimbaWilliam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
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“A very unique podcast on the chess podcast landscape. But please get rid of that horn-like sound between segments!! It’s very annoying.”
Rad Geezer via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/15/23
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“This is a great way to add mental health insights into peoples life through chess!
Thank you for having John Bartholomew as a guest”
OSturmhond via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
“For years I thought Perpetual Chess was the only chess podcast that was really worth a damn. I’d listen to others because I was bored, kind of a loser, or just doing chores, but they were, at best, a pleasant diversion. Chessfeels is actual, no foolin’ really good podcast. Getting into the...”Read full review »
Doodlebug11. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/12/23
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“Fun to listen to but I’d prefer some more actual chess psychological analysis.”
steel bean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
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“I’m obsessed. Julia is so smart and funny and beautiful and captivating. JJ is a beast, and his teaching methods sound very effective. Who knew chess and therapy could be so cool? Fun show that offers takeaways to improve your game”
Slickrick773 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Incredibly interesting, thoughtful, informative conversation on chess obsession, psychology and everything else true chess nerds long for. Thank you for sharing your insights!
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General Anxiety via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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“I love this podcast so much! The witty banter, the in-jokes, all the feels. I just want to listen to JJ and Julia chat about whatever, and since it happens to be chess they’ve chosen to talk about - what a nice bonus! I love the focus on the psychology of chess, and every episode makes me feel...”Read full review »
Scottf2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
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“Let me say up front that there are much better chess pods out there. The hosts come off as annoying millenials and that also seems to be their target audience. They're going for this off beat, irreverent vibe, but it just doesn't work for me. I'm wondering if their listeners even play...”Read full review »
BookClub28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/22
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“This podcast is amazing. I love it so much. What other podcast drops the f-word and bleeps the F-word? As a heartfelt take on chess culture, the humor and topics are pretty niche, but it's a perfectly me-shaped niche that has become my happy place. Which honestly surprised me because I'm...”Read full review »
Tim54141 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/22
“Waiting for my lifetime premium membership to lichess….”
Bunyabunya via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/22
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“Like Julia, I am a clinical psych grad student and amateur checkmate finder. The blend of chess talk and psychology is basically tailor-made for me. No shade to other, non-expert podcasters out there, but I always cringe a little bit when someone outside of the field of psychology tries to apply...”Read full review »
Willemleduc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/22
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“I honestly cannot tell if the show is actually sponsored by Chessable or not…and I love that. Makes me laugh, makes me think about my relationship with chess and how I want to ensure chess and I have a happy, healthy, and long-term relationship. The show also makes me want to try frozen lasagna…”
Mb 209876544 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“Only 30 minutes in to latest ep, but already I know this is exactly what I want to be listening too. Thanks.”
Negative Elo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/22
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“I’ve laughed out loud many times while listening to this podcast. The hosts are irreverent and sarcastic, with episodes sometimes seeming like they are bounding down a rabbit hole of sexual innuendo and angst, only to reverse course and explore cultural and psychological topics from the chess...”Read full review »
Русский студент via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/22
“This podcast is great! JJ and Julia talk about things that I've thought about many times, but which few chess players discuss. They've talked about addiction to blitz (I can relate), mental health. aggression, the shortcomings of present-day chess culture, and many other topics....”Read full review »
maqaroon5820 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“… not needed with these guys in my ears :)”
Timothy Ha via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/10/22
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“This is the chess podcast I didn’t know I wanted, but now can’t live without. The conversations between the co-hosts Julia and JJ are both unique and engaging, as well as incredibly insightful. It is also extremely scary how often I feel they could be talking about me as they delve into each...”Read full review »
Jayzorac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“Chessfeels is a must listen for anyone in the chess world, from professionals & teachers to students & hobbyists. The combination of humor and real-life psychological insight framed in a conversation about chess is unmatched.”
Slavin22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/22
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“After coming along and listening to several different types of podcast the approach that these to take is rather refreshing. I would encourage you to grab your favorite drink sit back relax and let the entertainment and unique insights of not only what’s on the chessboard within your own personal...”Read full review »
Cthulhutheold via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“Chessfeels is brilliantly entertaining whether you want to learn more about why we’re all obsessed with this simple board game, or you want to gain valuable insight into how your brain works while playing it. It covers an incredible spectrum of topics from psychoanalysis of chess players...”Read full review »
D_Bailey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/22
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“Here is my glowing review, as requested.
In all seriousness, I love that this podcast goes over the less talked about psychological side of chess. It’s really fun to listen to and learn about. Also hearing about adult improvers is tiresome when you aren’t improving much 🤣
The host’s banter...”Read full review »
iCheater00000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/22
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