Go Organizing & Community
Go thrives when people bring others to the board. These conversations explore the clubs, teachers, organizers, online spaces, and local initiatives that make Go more welcoming, accessible, and connected.
Explore the Episodes
My Wife & Go, Online vs In-person Play, the Nongshim Cup & Devin Fraze Interview Part I
Season 1, Episode 6
In the first part of his conversation, Devin Fraze discusses the people, structures, and local efforts that help Go communities take root.
An Ode to Go, Devin Fraze Interview Part II, Key Learning Insights & Professional Go Time Controls
Season 1, Episode 7
Devin Fraze explains how welcoming clubs and sustained local activity matter more than short bursts of publicity when growing Go.
Being Observed, Go Magic Co-Founder Vadim Efimenko, Bridging the East-West Professional Gap & Confessions of an OGS Moderator
Season 1, Episode 8
Go Magic co-founder Vadim Efimenko discusses building accessible learning resources, while an OGS moderator sheds light on the work behind a healthy online community.
Four-Year-Old Go, Chris Garlock & Go and Buddhism
Season 1, Episode 9
Chris Garlock traces years of work in American Go journalism and community building, including bringing the historic AlphaGo matches to new audiences.
Trevor Noah, AI & Go, Organizer Albert Yen, Pro Ichiriki Ryo & Lightning Round with BenKyo
Season 2, Episode 7
Organizer and teacher Albert Yen shares experiences with tournaments, local communities, and introducing people to Go.
LGBTQIA Roundtable with Alexandra, In Sente, Paige & Cece
Season 3, Episode 4
Alexandra, In Sente, Paige, and Cece discuss inclusion, identity, and what makes people feel welcome in Go clubs and online communities.
My Quest for Travel Go Sets, Honolulu Go Club Interview & Season Three Takeaways
Season 3, Episode 10
Members of the Honolulu Go Club explain how their club brings people together and keeps a local Go community active.
3d Jake Kim’s Go for a Better World & Lesson Takeaways on Liberty Counting & Endgame
Season 4, Episode 1
Jake Kim describes how Go for a Better World uses the game to support healthy aging and meaningful connections across generations.
Silvia Lozeva’s Go TEDx Talk & Japanese Influence in the West
Season 4, Episode 8
Silvia Lozeva discusses using a TEDx talk and Institute 361 to share the value of Go with people outside the established Go community.
PlayGo.gg Co-Founders Nathan & Matthew Harwit on Spreading Go in the West
Season 5, Episode 13
Nathan and Matthew Harwit share their ambitions for PlayGo.gg and the challenge of reaching and retaining players in the West.
Growing the Game: Teaching the Next Generation & Go Around the World
Season 6, Episode 5
Al Tang, Paul Barchilon, and Go-General explore teaching young players and building Go communities in places where the game remains unfamiliar.