The Gotham City Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Final Episode (For A While): TierZoo
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with TierZoo, AKA Patch, a friend of mine, an OG of YouTube, a chess hobbyist, and overall a very interesting gentleman.
Episode 32: Arjun Erigaisi
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Arjun Erigaisi, Indian chess superstar.
Gotham City Podcast #31: ChessTalk
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Jeetendra Advani, also known as ChessTalk, the 3rd largest chess YouTuber.
Episode 30: Greg Shahade
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Greg, an International Master and chess pioneer. He's made chess YouTube videos before it was popular, is the commissioner of the PRO Ch...
Episode 29: David Howell
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking about being knighted, how it was like to be a child prodigy/media sensation, a chess anchor, an olympic medalist, and much more.
Episode 28: Sam Shankland
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking about his Olympiad successes and setbacks, being pushed back by players playing under the US flag, chess teaching, killer mindsets, and more....
Episode 27: My Coach!
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with GM Wojciech Moranda of Poland. My current/former coach, an Olympian, a husband, father, lawyer, and much more.
Episode 26: Gukesh Dommaraju!
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with the new superstar of Indian chess, Gukesh D, on his recent Olympiad performance, his career thus far, and his championship mindset. ...
Episode 25: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with a Super-GM, one of the highest rated chess players of all time - MVL - about his World Blitz Championship, his favorite formats, Olympia...
Episode 24: Lex Veldhuis
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about poker, Twitch, personal limitations, kickboxing a friend for 100k euros, and everything in between.
Episode 23: Kostya Kavutskiy (ChessDojo)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss being full time chess professionals, traveling to China together, how ChessDojo was formed, and many other subjects.
Episode 22: Ben Johnson
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Ben Johnson, host of Perpetual Chess, the "Godfather" of chess podcasts.
Episode 21: Aryan Tari
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about the life of a 26xx GM pushing to elite territory, our game 10 years ago, allergies, and other topics.
Episode 20: Fedor Holz
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Gotham City Podcast returns after a break due to the author's negligence. Speaking with a poker god.
Episode 19: Irene Sukandar
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Irene about the Dewa Kipas fiasco, chess careers, playing styles, and more.
Episode 18: Fiona Steil-Antoni
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about chess childhoods, careers, streaming, etc.
Episode 17: John Bartholomew
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to John about Chessable, online vs. teaching careers, the competitive struggle to GM, and Minnesota.
Episode 16: Tania Sachdev
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Tania about our match in 2020, many chess subjects, the Indian community, her Redbull sponsorship, and so much more.
Episode 15: Nils Grandelius
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with the #1 Grandmaster from Sweden on life of a (near) Super GM, Team Magnus, Europe, and other subjects.
Episode 14: Jorden van Foreest
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with the talented Dutch Super GM about everything from being on Team Magnus to his unique last name.
Episode 13: Krikor Mekhitarian
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Brazilian GM, streamer, YouTuber, and face of Portuguese chess, Krikor Mekhitarian.
Episode 12: CDawgVA
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with YouTube and Twitch sensation, Connor, AKA CDawgVA.
Episode 11: Anna Cramling
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to streamer/YouTuber/Sweden's most famous chess player, Anna Cramling
Episode 10: Daniel Naroditsky
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky about all things chess and life. Recorded right before his campaign at the US Championship.
Episode 9: Anna Rudolf
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to Anna Rudolf, who is an International Master, Olympic Team competitor, commentator, streamer, and more.
Episode 8: Sagar Shah
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Sagar Shah, an International Master and chess journalist who is the face of Chessbase India. We discuss everything from chess to marriage...
Episode 7: Michelle Khare
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with the host of Challenge Accepted on YouTube and accomplished cyclist among other things, Michelle Khare.
Episode 6: Eric Rosen
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 2 hour conversation with my good friend, fellow IM, and content creator Eric Rosen.
Episode 5: Northernlion
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with YouTuber and streamer Northernlion about parenting, Korea, and everything in between.
Episode 4: Alexandra Kosteniuk
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with "Chess Queen". Former World Champion, extremely accomplished Grandmaster, and more.
Episode 3: Samay Raina
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 2 hour conversation with India's Samay Raina, a comedian turned YouTuber/chess celebrity.
Episode 2: QTCinderella
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gotham City Podcast, Episode 2: QTCinderella We discuss QT's chess career, the awful treatment of women, upbringing, careers, relationships, and more....
Episode 1: Grandmaster Anish Giri
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gotham City Podcast, Episode 1: Anish Giri