Howard Stern, the CHESS player!
Howard reported he got back into chess during his vacation, and added he wanted to hire a chess coach in order to get better at the game.
Listen to the Howard Stern show on Sirius Satellite Radio tomorrow morning and you may be surprised. There is a very good chance that I will be on it tomorrow talking about what else? Chess!
Howard, may I recommend my books “World Champion’s Guide to Chess” and “Chess Tactics for Champions”. If that does not work, I can then help make you a better chess player in 10 easy lessons.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
So it looks like for the first time in 20 years I will be listening to Howard Stern tomorrow. Apparently it is posssible to listen online here.>>>
http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=FlexContent&cid=1130574541451
Be ready for ANYTHING Susan!
One thing for certain, it will be the largest audience to ever hear a discussion on Chess!!
If Uma Thurman needs a chess coach, can you recommend me ?
Susan, if you do get interviewed by Howard Stern, be prepared for some VERY off-colored and potentially inappropriate questions…AND also be prepared to be asked questions about your personal life, etc. BEWARE!!! (but do have fun!) lol!
you guys crack me up.
I am quite surprised Susan. What is the difference between other woman masters appearing in Playboy or Penthouse, talking about chess, and you talking about chess to THIS guy?
I am surprised/saddened you critisize other women GMs and go on this show. It is tough to take a rigid moral stance and live accordingly.
PS: I disagree with your views on other GMs, and welcome your decision to go on the show :).
Vinay
I do not like either Penthouse or Howard Stern, but I support chess promotion by both. That’s because anything that brings chess to a larger audience is welcome. ‘Larger audience’ is the key phrase here, and sheer numbers do matter.
Kosteniuk didn’t appear in Penthouse talking about chess. She posed in skimpy outfits. Personally, I don’t find Kosteniuk attractive at all.
Well? Were you on?????????
I was interviewed for about 8 minutes. It was not live though. Therefore, I do not know how much of it was aired. The questions were very respectful and professional!
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
http://www.SusanPolgar.com
That is great to hear. Howard must be very interested in chess and what you had to say if he truly was respectful and professional in interviewing you.
I’m guessin having Howard Stern promote chess will mean we will soon see even more of the high class people that hang out in the skittles room at the World Open.
Ok, enough sarcasm out of me.
So maybe instead of “Down with the FCC!”, He’ll be saying “Down with my opponents’ Kings!”, lol.
It seems like I can’t hear the HStern show online with their three day pass. I think They only allow you to hear certain other show with it.
Oh well,I’m sure it was a breath of rare fresh air for the show
Whether you like Howard or not, it’s in the best interests of promoting the game, so I think it’s a good thing. I’m not surprised that the interview questions were dignified and respectful. Not everything he does is off-color and raunchy.
I know that when I first got into chess, I couldn’t stop talking about it. Imagine how good it would be for the game if Howard got the chess bug and talked about it every day to his millions of listeners.
I think those who were implying that Howard and his fans are unintelligent should take a look at his demographics. I got into chess because of his latest show. I am a 31 yr old teacher in elementary school. I prefer to listen to an honest entertainer not fake pre-planned conversations like on Leno and such. Stop being such an elitist.
Good for you Susan!
I got Sirius Satellite recently and, though I initially didn’t think I would like Stern, listening a few times changed my mind. It isn’t all sexist drivel (though that is part of the show). He is sharp, smart, and discusses polities, entertainment, and yes, even chess.
He said he has been playing about a month and has a rating of around 1000 on ICC. I’m still trying to figure out his handle. 🙂
“Imagine how good it would be for the game if Howard got the chess bug and talked about it every day to his millions of listeners.”
Howard Stern’s chess diary
Day one: Talked about chess to my millions of listeners.
Day two: Talked about chess to my thousands of listeners.
Day three: Talked about chess to my listeners. All four of them called to say how much they love the new feature!
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I was researching chess after a Howard Show – I am a Fan. I Have an Ivy MBA and self made. Howard always says the bulk of his audience is highly educated, sophisticated amd highly paid…
what chess site does Howard pla on.. and which one is the best chess sited…