That's right, for this special edition of Blunders, Danny is recording live from the top of a boat! We look back at the glorious wedding we recently attended and discuss proposals.

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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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Motz is off traveling again, but it leads to some interesting discussion about Danny's Russian past, wanting to speak new languages, and how Motz is slowly falling in love with Spain. We also discuss the "International Chess Language" and how chess players are catering to different audiences online.

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We did it!!! Finally a spoiler free #Blunders, but with plenty of Deadpool 2! Then it is our own story telling time as Motz has hurt his back yet again and Danny remembers his adventures in Russia from time passed. Danny also talks about his new corn free life.

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Danny plans a date night for his wife and Ryan Reynolds while staying completely off the grid. Motz is on the hunt for the ultimate blender to make the perfect smoothie and worlds collide on Ninja madness.

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It is time for some whiskey and some inter-galactic FIDE discussion as the election for the next FIDE president heats up. Danny and Motz give their thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story's record breaking pre-sale numbers. In addition to this they also share some lovely coffee stories.

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It is a new week, which means there is a new Marvel movie out. We try to not talk too many spoilers while still giving our full impressions. Motz talks about his biggest movie blunders and Danny tries to convince himself he isn't in a real estate pyramid scheme.

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Motz is back from his adventures in Spain and re-unites with Danny to talk about his latest coffee gadgets that hopefully solve Danny's problems he is having while at work. At the same time Danny missed Motzy so much that he can't hold back his excitement, but is making tough decisions in the world of chess.

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While Motz is away, Danny chats coffee, blunders, and tech with... John Urschel. That is correct, the legendary mathematician and former NFL player John Urschel fills in for Motz on this amazing Blunders episode to talk the U.S. Chess Championships, Amateur Hour, and the Adoption of Hansen.

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Danny is back from hosting the epic conclusion to this year's Pro Chess League and dishes out all the details. Motz has plenty of input on chess, coffee, but also Zuckerberg's 4.5 hour long senate hearing! We discuss all this and more.

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