Life In 19x19

I'm just going to compile all my announcements in here to save some space on the Announcements page.

[02/26/16] I have a youtube channel link now!
both https://www.youtube.com/c/GoTalks or https://www.youtube.com/GoTalks work

Episode 1 [08/30/15]: Post Congress
https://youtu.be/hWtuSkV70IY

I sit down and talk with Andrew Jackson about Go Congress, some of the video content, and general Go subjects. We also play a game of Go as well. Hope you guys enjoy and subscribe to the channel.

Highlights have been added in the description [09/21/15]

Episode 1.5 [09/06/15]: How could I have Missed that?
https://youtu.be/hYGH5eAvynQ

There is a minor variation "mistake" that is pointed out with annotations and mentioned in the description.

Episode 2 [09/20/15]: A Stronger Player
https://youtu.be/zOxKK9yIDb4

I'm joined with Matthew Burrall where we discuss about going to Korea to study Go, how pros think, the US Pro tournament, and much more. Oh, and we talk about Go, a lot of Go.

I added a "highlights" part in the description in case you don't want to sit through the whole thing or was wondering where certain discussions were.

Episode 2.5 [09/27/15]: Your Attitude Matters
https://youtu.be/_FHjgJkrxtk

Episode 3 [10/11/15]: Think Globally, Play Locally
https://youtu.be/ClFrHop-vno

I'm joined with Andy Okun, president of the American Go Association. We talk about Go in America, Go around the world, and the American Go Association. Go go go go go go go.

Episode 4 [10/25/15]: At the Movies
https://youtu.be/jrTSo_Y3n8s

Talking with me for this episode is Cole D. Pruitt, Co-Director and Producer of "The Surrounding Game". We talk about the movie, thoughts behind it, and some experiences he's had while filming this movie. Go? Go.

Episode 5 [11/08/15]: Eurotrip
https://youtu.be/gdJzVJlRb3Y

Nick Sibicky joins me to sit and talk about his recent trip to Europe, his wonderful go channel, teaching Go, and Go playing in general. We also play a game of Go as well. Mach Go! Go! Go!

Episode 6 [11/22/15]: Go Pro
https://youtu.be/KZQHD548nGE

I have Stephanie Yin 1p with me this time around! We talk about the idea of becoming pro, how becoming pro changes your relation with the game, the amount of work that goes in to preparing to become pro, the pro exam, and a little about what the go world is like after you become pro. It's time to g-g-g-g-g-Go~


Episode 7 [12/20/15]: EuroGoTV
https://youtu.be/x6SHk8f4-bw

Joined with me today is Harry Weerheijm, founder of EuroGoTV. We talk about his Go service, Go in Europe, and thoughts about providing Go content online. You're a Go Player, Harry!

Note: The "static" sounds you hear in the recording are the moves being played in the side game.


Episode 8 [01/10/16]: William Shi 1p
https://youtu.be/lILjYWB46-s

I sit down with William Gangsheng Shi, American 1p, and talk about everything from the AGA Pro test, playing pros, and learning after becoming a pro. Cool stories pro.

Episode 9 [01/17/16]: Go Clubs with Eric Jankowski and Andrew Jackson
https://youtu.be/JDT6wOMoois

I'm joined with Eric Jankowski and Andrew Jackson this time around! We talk about starting and running go clubs, our experiences, and important considerations for the go club.

Episode 10 [01/31/16]: Eric Lui 1p
https://youtu.be/HMnAdyIuJv0

I have Eric Lui, recent US Go Professional sitting in with me. We talk about his experiences with Go, why strong players play so many blitz games, playing Lee Sedol, the 2016 US Pro Exam, and ironically predicting when computers can beat pros. Here comes a new challenger!

Episode 11 [02/21/16]: Hajin Lee 3p
https://youtu.be/RNOXgaMOhM4

I have Hajin "Haylee" Lee! We talk about Alpha Go, Go/Baduk in Korea, Hajin's Background in Go/Baduk, Pro Life, and Hajin's stream. Go Talk? More like Baduk Talk.

Episode 12: [02/28/16]: Computer Go with Anders Kierulf
https://youtu.be/DHkkR_wM--c

I'm joined with Anders Kierulf, developer of SmartGo. We talk about AlphaGo, the history of Go AI, Go and computers, his SmartGo software, and the origins of the SGF file. Hey Kid! I'm a Computer!

Episode 13: [03/19/16]: Keith Arnold
https://youtu.be/PgPYp0-6Bv4

I sit down with Keith Arnold to talk about aspects of the Go Community, some thoughts about Go Clubs, and Go early in its introduction to America. It's Honorable, not Honorary!

Episode 14: [04/07/16]: Brady
https://youtu.be/bYF_yucPpNw

I have Brady from Brady's Blunders to answer all the questions you guys have asked! Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Go. But Were Afraid to Ask.

Episode 15: [04/20/16]: Hajin Lee
https://youtu.be/QeC302FDd0I

Hajin Lee is back! We talk about the Alpha Go matches, Game 4, the significance of Alpha Go, advice for newcomers, and thoughts about playing and improvement. Ah, strong am I with Go, but not that strong.

Short Talk with Myung Wan Kim [06/13/16]
Some brief stories cut from when I was hosting the commentary for Round 2 of the Ing Cup Semi Finals with Myungwan Kim.

1. Lunch Time
https://youtu.be/_uroswcvjBw

2. About Lee Sedol
https://youtu.be/Ium7dDPhl0s

3. The 7 hour Review
https://youtu.be/TbOjnERSCZc

Go Talks at Go Congress [08/07/16]
Go Talk 16: Cole D Pruitt and Will Lockhart
https://youtu.be/_xib30ZKHik
We talk about the finished Surrounding Game movie and future plans.

Go Talk 17: Lucas
https://youtu.be/KgORBTqR4pA
We talk a little about Deepmind/Alpha Go.

Go Talk 18: David Nolan
https://youtu.be/tbKvxqK4Ccg
We talk about David's first time at the Go Congress.

Go Talk 19: Everyone and the Go Congress
https://youtu.be/lQWjG6YCrV0
One question, many different answers: "What is your favorite part of the Go Congress?"


Episode 20: [01/03/17]: Guo Juan
https://youtu.be/q9hg7UxJkrM

Long time no talk! I have Guo Juan 5p, and we talk about learning Go, thoughts about teaching, her internet go school, and everything in between. Due to some technical constraints, this is an audio only episode.

Episode 2.5 has been uploaded and is online for all to see.

Episode 3 is online!

In case you were wondering what the "release schedule" is, it's.

Week 1: Interview Release
Week 2: .5 Game Review Release
Week 3: Conducting Interview, No Release.
(Repeat)

[EDIT]: I've decided to stop doing .5 Game reviews, this schedule thing is invalid.

Episode 4 is up!

Kevin, why don't you embed the vids, or at least provide a link?

I look forward to watching!

wineandgolover wrote:Kevin, why don't you embed the vids, or at least provide a link?

I look forward to watching!

The first post has all the links.

I'm not sure how many people watch embedded vids. I usually don't.

I think that you need to provide some kind of description and direction. People like me are lazy and we come equipped with the attention span of a gnat. Personally I watched the first video that you had posted and enjoyed it. However, currently I just see the uninformative statement that 'episode X is up' and do not feel any incentive to follow up since there is no description. I did not realize that the complete list, including descriptions, was in the OP. IMHO your individual announcements should be like this:

Episode 4 is up!
Movies
https://youtu.be/jrTSo_Y3n8s

Talking with me for this episode is Cole D. Pruitt, Co-Director and Producer of "The Surrounding Game". We talk about the movie, thoughts behind it, and some experiences he's had while filming this movie. Go? Go.

(See the original post for a list of all my videos with links)

With all the important info repeated in the OP.

The YouTube tags are also handy:

Nick Sibicky joins me to sit and talk about his recent trip to Europe, his wonderful go channel, teaching Go, and Go playing in general. We also play a game of Go as well. Mach Go! Go! Go!

Check it out at:
https://youtu.be/gdJzVJlRb3Y

Go Talk Episode 6: Go Pro with Stephanie Yin 1p

I have Stephanie Yin 1p with me this time around! We talk about the idea of becoming pro, how becoming pro changes your relation with the game, the amount of work that goes in to preparing to become pro, the pro exam, and a little about what the go world is like after you become pro. It's time to g-g-g-g-g-Go~

https://youtu.be/KZQHD548nGE



00:26 The Gotham Go Tournament
01:04 Approach towards Pair Go
03:31 Becoming a Pro: Origins
05:22 The Decision to become Pro
10:10 How the approach to Go changes as you become Pro
12:52 The amount of work to be Pro
19:02 A Pro's definition of "luck"
21:16 The Pro Exam in China
24:02 Stephanie and Stress
25:58 Getting over a loss
29:15 When Stephanie became pro
30:40 A "close" game
32:12 Post-pro for men and women
36:43 The differences in strength for pros
40:34 Go Now for Stephanie
42:34 Experimentation for Pros
44:02 The Feeling of doing Live Game Commentary
46:20 Current Responsibilities
48:40 How Go Styles are Changing
51:50 Hopes for the future

Go Talk Episode 7: EuroGoTV with Harry Weerheijm

https://youtu.be/x6SHk8f4-bw



Joined with me today is Harry Weerheijm, founder of EuroGoTV. We talk about his Go service, Go in Europe, and thoughts about providing Go content online. You're a Go Player, Harry!

Note: The "static" sounds you hear in the recording are the moves being played in the side game.

00:22 About EuroGoTV
03:21 Exciting changes in the Go World
05:11 Harry's beginnings in Go
07:07 EuroGoTV's Interviews
08:10 EuroGoTV and different countries
11:13 Go Events in Europe
12:59 Changes in Providing Go Content
16:54 EuroGoTV Planned Content
18:51 Learning Go in Europe
21:27 Go's Appeal for Harry
23:01 Harry's Go Playing Frequency
24:40 European Go Clubs
29:42 European Go Teachers/Catalin Taranu
33:32 The Return of EuroGoTV
35:03 EuroGoTV Timeline
36:31 Recommended European Tournaments
37:35 The European Go Congress
40:30 Asia's Assistance in Go
42:40 Future Hopes
47:45 European Pro Interactions
52:09 The Next Go Event

Go Talk Episode 8: William Shi 1p

https://youtu.be/lILjYWB46-s



I sit down with William Gangsheng Shi, American 1p, and talk about everything from the AGA Pro test, playing pros, and learning after becoming a pro. Cool stories pro.

00:27 William and the AGA Pro test
03:39 Events attended after becoming a Pro
04:55 Will's background with Go
06:26 The Korean Dojang
07:59 Results of Korean Dojang training & Go strength
09:15 Kansai Kiin Sankei Cup
10:14 Pro versus Pro
12:06 Current Go Studies and Improvement
15:57 Lee Sedol v. AGA/Europe Team
19:11 Changes over time as a Go Player
20:40 Overwhelming strength
22:01 Pro players William follows & Korean Style
23:27 Changes in Go
26:13 How William reviews Pro Games
27:01 Thoughts on Ke Jie & Lee Sedol
29:22 William in China
30:07 Losing for a Pro
32:45 Self-Review and Mistakes
34:49 "Misreads" at a pro level
36:28 Chance and Probability
38:48 Pro Assistance for Review and Learning
42:34 Stylistic Differences in Pros
46:02 Future Go Plans
47:40 How to gauge progress for a pro.

Go Talk Episode 9: Go Clubs with Eric Jankowski and Andrew Jackson

https://youtu.be/JDT6wOMoois



I'm joined with Eric Jankowski and Andrew Jackson this time around! We talk about starting and running go clubs, our experiences, and important considerations for the go club.

Eric's Essay:
http://www.usgo.org/news/2013/12/club-c ... welcoming/

American Go Foundation:
http://agfgo.org/

00:38 Our respective Go Club Backgrounds
07:13 Thoughts about successful Go Clubs (Intro)
07:56 Andrew: Free Food, Critical Mass, Friends
12:12 Eric: A Fun Culture and Good Etiquette
15:31 Kevin: It must always happen.
17:55 Tradition
18:38 The basics for Go Clubs
21:09 The Rule of Two: A Nice Strong Player
26:46 The importance of Community in a club
30:51 Does Rank Matter in Forming a Go Club
31:33 Eric's Experience Making a Go Club
34:16 Strong Players with a weak Go Club
37:49 The Internet and Go Clubs
42:35 The Internet Only Go Club: Wings Over Calm Waters
44:46 Ideal Sites for a Go Club
47:50 Andrew's Tips for a College Club
50:35 Dealing with Difficult Go Club Members
55:39 Club Fragility and Passing Responsibilities
1:00:47 Go Events for Go Clubs
1:07:32 Go Clubs and the Asian Community
1:11:51 The Changing Go World online
1:13:23 Kevin's Closing Statements
1:16:51 Andrew's Closing Statements
1:20:08 Eric's Closing Statements

Go Talk Episode 10: Eric Lui 1p

https://youtu.be/HMnAdyIuJv0



First things first, we recorded the day before the Google Alpha Go announcement. Great timing there. With that out of the way, I have Eric Lui, recent US Go Professional sitting in with me. We talk about his experiences with Go, why strong players play so many blitz games, playing Lee Sedol, the 2016 US Pro Exam, and ironically predicting when computers can beat pros. Here comes a new challenger!

01:18 Eric's start in Go
03:50 The first time Eric beat his dad
08:02 Go: From Hobby to Serious
09:24 Studying in China
15:37 Eric and the Pro Exam
18:03 Eric and Progression
20:25 The Wide World of High Dans
21:27 High Dan Time Settings
22:23 Why Blitz Games?
24:56 Slow Games vs. Blitz Games
27:13 The Samsung Cup
29:03 Playing Lee Sedol
32:49 The 2016 AGA Pro Exam
36:16 Future Planned Events
37:46 Unconventional Openings
39:51 Dealing with Unconventional Openings
43:02 Thoughts about the Opening
45:49 European Players
47:43 About Habits
49:04 A Competitive Environment
51:29 The Feeling of Progression
53:53 On Bots
59:47 General Advice for Western Players
1:03:34 About Life and Death
1:07:03 Is Go still Fun?