Danny goes big downhill on a tricycle for Father's day all while Motz is still still attempting to recover from visiting the motherland of Magnus! We take a look at the upcoming Pro Chess League changes, how Chess.com broke the internet with big numbers, and how coffee may soon vanish!

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• Danny Goes Crazy on a Tricycle

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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• Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder

Motz attempts to master the Ruy Lopez while sipping some pod based glorious espresso all while Danny experiences Amazon Prime Now for the first time ever!

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• Amazon: Lavazza Espresso Point Machine

This week Motz finds out exactly what a mating net is, learns how to fly in a seaplane without crashing, and how Danny is surviving the first week of summer vacation with his children. All of this while Motz stumbles upon his new crazy and addition, Magikarp Jump!

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• Magikarp is Pokémon’s most lovable punching bag - The Verge

Guillotine chess, roasting coffee at home, and understanding the craze and addition to spinners and fidget cubes, all while Danny preps for the Speed Chess Championship.

Motz asks an IM: What Happened to Bobby Fischer?

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• Android Go: Everything you need to know

It is back to the basics with Danny explaining the classic Ruy Lopez opening that Motz has heard and seen so much of and why it is so popular. We get a robovac update, security patches, and find out why it is so important to teach new players chess.

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• Customer Guidance for WannaCrypt attacks – MSRC

This week we discuss Amazon's announcement of the Echo Show and all of the always listening devices around the house. Motz picks up a brand new robot vacuum that may or may not simplify and clean the house. We then discuss just how much you can make as a professional chess player and how technology is opening new doors for everyone in the worlds of chess. Finally a new segment that we call "Motz Asks an IM" to learn about some chess basics.

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• Is There Good Money In Chess? - Chess.com

Everything doesn't always go right, but when it does you need to communicate. Danny and Motz reflect on a tough week on the job and how they stepped back, reflected, and apologized. Motz is back from Cuba with a full breakdown of the adventure had and Danny hosts the legendary Magnus Carlsen at the Milken Institute Global Conference. All of this while attempting to figure out what Windows 10 S is and a new coffee exploration without having to add any milk or sugar!

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• Windows 10 S is Microsoft's answer to Chrome OS - The Verge

This week Danny breaks down Chess Country and the Speed Chess Qualifiers, while Motz attempts to rationalize his addiction to watching April the Giraffe. We take an odd turn and break down our favorite Star Wars movies and attempt to figure out if Motz will make it home from Cuba.

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• Cleveland: Search for suspect in Facebook homicide

Motz is on the hunt for the perfect coffee stirrer for his Chemex, while Danny attempts to figure out how to handle his 12 year old Nash and his first "relationship" and takes a swim with the Sharks. Welcome everyone to Coffeehouse Blunders, your weekly podcast featuring International Chess Master Daniel "Danny" Rensch and Software Developer and coffee snob James "Motz" Montemagno. Each week we break down the ups and downs in the world of technology and chess while throwing in our passion for coffee and life.

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• Blokus Game