web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Coffeehouse Blunders - Episodes Tagged with “Magnus” https://blunders.fireside.fm/tags/magnus Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700 Join Daniel "Danny" Rensch and James "Motz" Montemagno each week on Coffeehouse Blunders as they discuss the latest in chess, coffee, tech, and anything else happening in their wonderful lives and around the world. Danny's life as an International Chess Master collides with Motz's mobile development and public speaking background for absolutely adorable and astonishing conversation. en-us episodic A weekly chat with Chess International Master Danny and Coffee Snob Motz on all things coffee, chess, tech, & the lives of these two adorable besties. soundbite.fm Join Daniel "Danny" Rensch and James "Motz" Montemagno each week on Coffeehouse Blunders as they discuss the latest in chess, coffee, tech, and anything else happening in their wonderful lives and around the world. Danny's life as an International Chess Master collides with Motz's mobile development and public speaking background for absolutely adorable and astonishing conversation. no Chess, Coffee, Technology, Family, Chess.com, Conversations, Life, Parenthood soundbite.fm soundbitefm@gmail.com Partner WODs with Jed https://blunders.fireside.fm/72 ffe741c2-3de9-4866-861f-4d58ee09f600 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 72 Partner WODs with Jed full 1 soundbite.fm Danny steps back into the box with Jed and crushes it while Magnus is fending off Caruana. 28:59 no Danny steps back into the box with Jed and crushes it while Magnus is fending off Caruana. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) box, crossfit, chess, magnus, coffee, life, working out Danny steps back into the box with Jed and crushes it while Magnus is fending off Caruana.

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]]> #NotMyHansSolo https://blunders.fireside.fm/59 b5b51a7f-341f-40e4-83b9-152784bf94db Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 59 #NotMyHansSolo full 1 soundbite.fm It is all chess all the time on Blunders this week! Norway chess just wrapped up and we have the full breakdown of all the awesome that occurred. Additionally, we break down our actual thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story even though we haven't seen it yet. 45:15 no It is all chess all the time on Blunders this week! Norway chess just wrapped up and we have the full breakdown of all the awesome that occurred. Additionally, we break down our actual thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story even though we haven't seen it yet. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) alerts, chess, coffee, cooking, hans, magnus, norway, so, solo, star wars, tech, wedding It is all chess all the time on Blunders this week! Norway chess just wrapped up and we have the full breakdown of all the awesome that occurred. Additionally, we break down our actual thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story even though we haven't seen it yet.

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]]> Sports Ball Solo Bowl https://blunders.fireside.fm/42 d8101d52-819d-435a-904e-948cb5384904 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0800 soundbite.fm 42 Sports Ball Solo Bowl full 1 soundbite.fm That is right! There is a new Star Wars movie and we absolutely have to talk about it. Solo: A Star Wars Story we are coming for you. We don't stop there as we break down big upcoming chess tournaments, drinking local coffee, and review our super bowl stories. 44:52 no That is right! There is a new Star Wars movie and we absolutely have to talk about it. Solo: A Star Wars Story we are coming for you. We don't stop there as we break down big upcoming chess tournaments, drinking local coffee, and review our super bowl stories. That includes the upcoming Chess960 Nakamura vs Carlsen match, Chess.com's crazyhouse championship, and a quick discussion on DDoS attacks. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> a star wars story, amazon, chess, chess960, coffee, costco, crazyhouse, hawaii, magnus, nakamura, party, receipts, shop local, solo, star wars, super bowl That is right! There is a new Star Wars movie and we absolutely have to talk about it. Solo: A Star Wars Story we are coming for you. We don't stop there as we break down big upcoming chess tournaments, drinking local coffee, and review our super bowl stories. That includes the upcoming Chess960 Nakamura vs Carlsen match, Chess.com's crazyhouse championship, and a quick discussion on DDoS attacks.

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]]> The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Bag https://blunders.fireside.fm/37 f29462e0-f158-4055-a0fa-7197ce41c745 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800 soundbite.fm 37 The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Bag full 1 soundbite.fm Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players. 48:24 no Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> airplane, ball drop, boggle, chess, christmas, holidays, lost bag, magnus, new year, new years, scc, scramble, speed chess, speed chess championship Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players.

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]]> Being Thankful for Carl https://blunders.fireside.fm/32 93274fb7-ff23-45b1-8e7a-c65847ee1519 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0800 soundbite.fm 32 Being Thankful for Carl full 1 soundbite.fm It is our very first holiday spectacular! Danny and Motz spend Thanksgiving together, talking life, Carl, chess, and how to properly attend an OTB chess game! 34:15 no It is our very first holiday spectacular! Danny and Motz spend Thanksgiving together, talking life, Carl, chess, and how to properly attend an OTB chess game! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> carl, chess, coffee, magnus, tech, thanksgiving london It is our very first holiday spectacular! Danny and Motz spend Thanksgiving together, talking life, Carl, chess, and how to properly attend an OTB chess game!

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]]> An Acquired Adorable https://blunders.fireside.fm/25 4f7d22ae-4c79-48db-b3aa-e60eba48c7c7 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 25 An Acquired Adorable full 1 soundbite.fm Motz travels to France to experience the finest food and drink, Danny tries to stay sane with his kids' fall break, and Magnus continues his world domination! 44:34 no Motz travels to France to experience the finest food and drink, Danny tries to stay sane with his kids' fall break, and Magnus continues his world domination! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> france, magnus, carl, travel, chess, coffee, food Motz travels to France to experience the finest food and drink, Danny tries to stay sane with his kids' fall break, and Magnus continues his world domination!

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]]> The King & Rook Swapperoo https://blunders.fireside.fm/22 de1ddb03-c164-4c6a-bc7f-c4cd620f9c66 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 22 The King & Rook Swapperoo full 1 soundbite.fm Danny finally has the near perfect coffee setup with the help of Motz and his coffee obsession. Motz is getting ready to travel the entire world, while Danny couldn't be more excited about the Isle of Man and our main man Carl Magnuson getting ready to crush it. 49:08 no Danny finally has the near perfect coffee setup with the help of Motz and his coffee obsession. Motz is getting ready to travel the entire world, while Danny couldn't be more excited about the Isle of Man and our main man Carl Magnuson getting ready to crush it. In addition to this we break down the good and bad from Apple's big iPhone event! Coffee, Tech, and Chess coming at you! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> apple, chess, coffee, december coffee dripper, iphone, iphone x, isle of man, magnus, technology Danny finally has the near perfect coffee setup with the help of Motz and his coffee obsession. Motz is getting ready to travel the entire world, while Danny couldn't be more excited about the Isle of Man and our main man Carl Magnuson getting ready to crush it. In addition to this we break down the good and bad from Apple's big iPhone event! Coffee, Tech, and Chess coming at you!

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]]> The Return of Kasparov https://blunders.fireside.fm/12 436dc85a-49f6-4d4b-83db-759db2bb2a77 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 12 The Return of Kasparov full 1 soundbite.fm Happy 4th of July! Excitement for fireworks aren't the only thing happening this week as Magnus is back in the meme light and Motz gets to the theater to fall deeply in love with Baby Driver. 39:23 no Happy 4th of July! Excitement for fireworks aren't the only thing happening this week as Magnus is back in the meme light and Motz gets to the theater to fall deeply in love with Baby Driver. Danny gets pumped up about amazing upcoming events in the chess community including the return of Kasparov! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> baby driver, chess, fireworks, july 4th, kasparov, magnus, movies, music, science Happy 4th of July! Excitement for fireworks aren't the only thing happening this week as Magnus is back in the meme light and Motz gets to the theater to fall deeply in love with Baby Driver. Danny gets pumped up about amazing upcoming events in the chess community including the return of Kasparov!

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]]> Doing Alright https://blunders.fireside.fm/11 6a2c46f5-7603-4033-87f6-6088a2513cd3 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 11 Doing Alright full 1 soundbite.fm Magnus crushes at the Paris Grand Chess Tour while Maurice crushes his spirits shortly after, just like Danny's spirits were crushed when someone stole his laptop this week. 49:58 no Magnus crushes at the Paris Grand Chess Tour while Maurice crushes his spirits shortly after, just like Danny's spirits were crushed when someone stole his laptop this week. We get the full low down of the crazy situation that happened in the airport on Danny's return trip for NY and Motz's crazy awesome weekend in Victoria BC sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches! We round it out with the SNES Classic, Magnus vs Maurice, and find out how and why Danny started playing chess. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> chess, magnus, maurice, paris grand chess tour, stolen laptop, tsa Magnus crushes at the Paris Grand Chess Tour while Maurice crushes his spirits shortly after, just like Danny's spirits were crushed when someone stole his laptop this week. We get the full low down of the crazy situation that happened in the airport on Danny's return trip for NY and Motz's crazy awesome weekend in Victoria BC sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches! We round it out with the SNES Classic, Magnus vs Maurice, and find out how and why Danny started playing chess.

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]]> Magnus crushes at the Paris Grand Chess Tour while Maurice crushes his spirits shortly after, just like Danny's spirits were crushed when someone stole his laptop this week. We get the full low down of the crazy situation that happened in the airport on Danny's return trip for NY and Motz's crazy awesome weekend in Victoria BC sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches! We round it out with the SNES Classic, Magnus vs Maurice, and find out how and why Danny started playing chess.

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]]> The Xbox Whaaattt??? https://blunders.fireside.fm/9 caf585f0-6297-4f1f-a133-b84f01f0dd30 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 9 The Xbox Whaaattt??? full 1 soundbite.fm This week we take a look at the life of Magnus, from the start to world champion as we watch his documentary. It is also E3 week with tons of technology and video game blunders that Motz and Danny investigate. 43:27 no This week we take a look at the life of Magnus, from the start to world champion as we watch his documentary. It is also E3 week with tons of technology and video game blunders that Motz and Danny investigate. We also answer listener feedback on what is our coffee setup at home and what are our other favorite board games. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> blokus, bullet chess, chess, chess championship, chess podcast, coffee, e3, espresso, magnus, netflix, nintendo, norway, oslo, sony, star wars, xbox one, xbox one x This week we take a look at the life of Magnus, from the start to world champion as we watch his documentary. It is also E3 week with tons of technology and video game blunders that Motz and Danny investigate. We also answer listener feedback on what is our coffee setup at home and what are our other favorite board games.

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