Gotham City Podcast #29 - DAVID HOWELL

[@mikedough7729]

Man Levy is unsufferable

[@pranitmunjal9719]

Pin of shame

[@amanuelgetachew634]

I like Levy, but he could really work on his podcast-hosting skills. He's really terrible at it. I actually agree with this comment for this pod.

[@asswhole4195]

His wife is one of the ugliest women I've ever seen too

[@imamario]

He is crazy bad at interviewing.

[@7177YT]

Pro tip: learn to spell before insulting ppl.

[@abhigyandatta2008]

David Howell's not just a riveting commentator, he's a 2700+ Super GM who flies under the radar as a chess player. No wonder he did so well in the Olympiad.

[@maximussaktish]

He was a 2700, hes not a 2700 anymore (doesnt mean hes not an amazing player)

[@defeatist3463]

He almost won last year's grand swiss

[@geebster.]

@@defeatist3463 that sentence sounds like the man almost won a big piece of cheese

[@legueu]

Levy and David Howell in the same video? That's a lot of charisma to handle.

[@Ayr176s]

For sure both are one of my favorites!!❤

[@chrisr530]

David’s commentary work on the Meltwater and Chess Champions Tour is second to none. He makes everything SO much easier to understand. Thanks for this Levy!

[@gamingforever7336]

I met David in Chennai and told him what I wanted to.. that I restarted chess because of him and that commentary, not sure how many are similar, am not here because of queens gambit or samay raina.. i am here because David's commentary which got my initial way of thinking.. and then gotham and sagar have helped my chess improve and many others have made me love it. Thank you David.. again...

[@smrf73]

David is the type of guy you will meet and 2 minutes later you are telling him your most private secrets. Imposible not to trust him.

[@ghosthunter0950]

Damn thanks man.

[@jurrgames309]

Haha, that made me laugh. Its true tho!

[@WW-pg1ro]

@@ghosthunter0950 you know I'm currently cheating on my gf. I recently found out that I'm more interested in dudes and I don't know how to tell her.

[@AnubhabLeo]

69th like

[@GMPranav]

When I think of Champion's Chess Tour, David Howell is the first thing that comes to my mind. That's how good is coverage was.

[@arkadiybatikyan942]

I find it so entertaining to just have two chess enthusiasts speak about their world and struggles that you wouldn't otherwise expect coming from a completely different background. Please keep going with this format if you can Levi, as a 1300 I really appreciate it!

[@cheetos3040]

As a 370 i appreciate it too. Lol

[@TheRMMFilms]

the fact he quit for any amount of time and still hit 2700 is impressive.

[@jamesontang3218]

Love Howell as a chess personality, makes this informative and interesting. Cant wait to watch

[@areebkamal]

"even our biggest drama blow ups go away in 2 days" recorded before moments of disaster

[@legueu]

That quote is pure gold now :P

[@Rythmick1]

This is my favorite episode so far. I loved David before, now I love him more. What a genuinely cool guy.

[@jamesgladman6928]

Levy, it would be great to have an ‘average 1800’ player on the podcast who got into chess ‘post boom’, could ask you questions a lot of the audience want to know about high level chess, some inside info, and vice versa you could find out what has made the game so popular amongst the average joe. Happy to volunteer as your first guest 😆

[@Joseph-on7nf]

Great podcast. Nice that you took all the podcast's and put on one channel, I could never find them till now.

[@avanishsriharibaje]

2 of the most amazing voices in Chess in one frame.

[@germanoscheller5095]

one gotta love David Howell

[@csaavedra]

Levy, since you dropped all the episodes in a couple of days, it would make sense to have a date stamp in the description to know when the episodes were recorded.

[@ChessMusclesBro]

David could’ve been top 10 easily if he had stayed focused and motivated.

[@arash173]

DAVID is the man

[@dubloon263]

The part of the conversation about tilting and going full goblin mode was very cathartic.

[@jlcwallace]

I've learned a lot about David thanks to this episode. Such a great guy and amazing commentator. Nice to hear that IMs and GMs also get crazy and tilting about losing online blitz games. Makes me feel a little bit better about myself 😉. Thanks Gotham and David!

[@mayuriussuiruyam1116]

thanks for this Levy! and David should totally stream!

[@LoffysDomain]

44:25 David talks about receiving a text on his mobile from GM MC.

[@prabhaker9031]

1:20:55 that's where David's hopes of knighthood withered away

[@stevedeall425]

I love David interviewing Levy

[@jakub_p3352]

" I'll call up the queen next time I'm in the Uk" Man that didn't age well.

[@TH-xr4uj]

As far as I am concerned David Howell is the voice of chess. His analysis is excellent (better than Svidler by a very small margin). Yasser I just love as well. So, I think Howell, Yasser and you name the rest.

[@murraymckechnie2086]

"I'll call up the queen next time I'm back in the UK" 😢

[@darrena5384]

David Howell the legend.

[@thebayernprofessor1589]

David Howell is classy.

[@BaldBookTuber]

This was awesome! Really love this format Levy, and need to go and watch the back catalogue (also watched the one with Sam, which was also great!)

[@CainCalifornia]

"I'll call up the queen..." oof

[@paulr3934]

I listened to this via a podcast app a few days ago. After David’s vivid description of playing chess for 18 hours with the laptop balanced on his belly; and also having just finished a long blitz session minutes before the interview - my mental image of how his camera would be setup for this interview was hilarious…. But alas, checking the video now he looks charming as ever lol.

[@indkao28]

Really good podcast episode, one of my favourites!

[@shanastroskyphazer8172]

2 great guys ! awesome conversation.. super good vibes ..Thanks

[@LordXionel]

We got David Howell in the podcast. Its only a matter of time to get Magoose...

[@FMEEvangelist]

It’s cool that Levy encourages David to do streaming, even though he would be a direct competitor. 👍

[@pavan5395]

1:20:54 david 💀

[@jessejohnson629]

He is the nicest human ever

[@oussamameiddah5209]

Best chess commentator

[@parvapatel3044]

I am sure u might have tried but if not please call Richard Rapport on podcast. want to hear about his jorney from 2500 to 2750 then slump back to 2675 then again rise back to 2750 and back in top 10. his journey can be very interesting as well his playing style.

[@andredutoit1131]

Levy and David Howell in the same video? That's a lot of charisma to handle ❤! I agree 100% 😍!

[@ARtFULED]

This is dope. Speaking for myself only here, but David Howell is one of those Chess bodies that I'ved always wanted to hear from more. Thanks, Levy.

[@Devilfish6666]

Finally! Gotta love David Howell, such a nice guy and terrific player!

[@benthomas3395]

A pity we could not have heard about the disagreement involving DH and a director in an Irish tournament some years ago.

[@henryaston1]

Howell the "Night Owl"

[@nozemsagogo868]

David's teeth are the true beneficiaries of the move it seems.

[@ThvonS]

He´s english

[@matejvakula4445]

Levy please ask the guest more questions 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 it would be more interesting and we ll get more info about them. Coz i spend nearly two hours of listening and i didnt get any interesting info about the guest. If you asked him more questions, iam sure we would know more about him. Thanks a lot

[@ABPerlov]

I love Levy and David's support for Hans Niemann.

[@didrikkjr118]

This was great!

[@flanman7760]

When will this be on Spotify

[@BeanyDG]

Why did u dye ur hair brown ?

[@mcdchknswch]

Why aren’t these posted on main channel ? didn’t even know about this lol

[@chesslord9075]

Great Vid

[@LoffysDomain]

Both are such naturals

[@Joseph-on7nf]

Really funny how you talk about chess not having any controversies 🤣🤣🤣

[@nikamumladze8220]

1:34:10 i think we have that now 😂

[@LokiZemy]

Nice one Lev, Great interview bro, good questions, love Dave! 👍✌

[@fvr6715]

David is the real MVP

[@DavidSchilter]

I love Dave Howell. A a fellow half-Asian chess nerd, his humor, modesty and love of sport and culture beyond chess is great. He's such a balanced guy and in the top 5 chess guys I want to meet. Great interview, Levy!

[@decksrex3965]

The most electrifying man in chess and levy

[@teodorul9280]

1:22:04 probably indians are so used to seeing Vishy, expecially the ones from Chennai, that seeing him IRL isnt a big deal no more.

[@babayada2015]

Nah..... Every chess enthusiasts love Vishy

[@bisket81]

What is that poster behind David?

[@gabrielmurray3553]

Roger Moore, English Actor, former James Bond yo! ;)

[@bisket81]

Oh yeah, couldn’t recognize him behind the glass lol thanks man!

[@sherrymartini_]

Ohhh so it was David Howell who got the Harry Potter gig, that's why the positions looked legit!

[@Potbelly76]

This must've been recorded pre-STLCC?

[@adriandelacroix]

Why do you dye your hair brown?

[@TJHeezy]

a distinguished gentleman

[@TH-xr4uj]

David. Don’t read social media. You are an awesome chess player, commentator and from the little I can gather from all of your interviews and presenting, a terrific person. You are so humble for an exceptional GM chess player. Your analysis is top notch. Whenever I want to watch chess I look for your commentary first, second and third. Yasser fourth, he does have great stories from being a second to korchnoi. So, the racist idiots are not worth your time and energy. You are the man.

[@itjustworks4824]

Would it have been better if Levy had done some research regarding the David's result in Olympics ?

[@michaeltaberner4079]

Great episode!

[@davidnelson4960]

Jesus, Levy, really loving your podcasts with GM's absorbed in chess. Considered a weekly NPR segment, Beth Harmon Plays the Botez, or a Glass of Chess?

[@David_7171]

Wait, Levi has another KZbin channel?

[@joannalewis5279]

Lovely conversation

[@tickeshwarbabu2741]

David HOW ?? oh well

[@raylopez99]

So?

[@righteousone5068]

Nice pun!

[@plutopulp]

Levy, why do you dye your hair brown?

[@gabg1538]

Get Robert Hess on a pod

[@el3na.]

i met david howell when i was like 7 and didnt say anything

[@helenemartin9058]

David Howell seems so nice !!

[@lucasoscar]

This didn't age well, they said chess has almost no drama and that they would call the queen lmao

[@DMHR100]

David is the guy you want to invite a beer.

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

Great video. Now ask him if he knows how to tie his shoelaces!

[@truecuckoo]

🙌🏼

[@wytedemon]

Mr. Gotham City why do you dye your hair brown?

[@maximussaktish]

Levy definitely needs to upload that vishy video

[@Perdon7951]

Keep it up ! Make one with Alireza, please.

[@driedpancake]

Havid Dowell

[@Leavenfish]

Just make it 1k likes. You are welcome...and it was my first listen, will be listening more!

[@sab2808]

You should bring simon that would be fun to watch

[@michaelbustillo-sakhai5163]

Why are you dying your hair brown?

[@Texxx114]

David Howell is my favourite chess player! Really like him. Very excited to watch this

[@Philopantheon82]

David Howel must gove TED talks, not just about chess but literally anything

[@artmantv6966]

Done watching,sending my support

[@bantaibaman5662]

It's incredible the range Levy has when it comes to the podcast, so many people. But one person I would be happy to see even more than Magnus Carlsen is perhaps Jerry from ChessNetwork. Been a sub to him for a decade and all I know about him is what he sounds like!

[@WhiskeySour89]

Howell's the only chess player I have a crush on ♥️

[@babayada2015]

No Aryan Tari???

[@WhiskeySour89]

@@babayada2015 Nope

[@conorwhite8600]

YES!

[@kaska456]

I listened to it on Spotify but I came here to ruin your viewer retention lol

[@realbeetlejuice]

David Howell is the nicest guy in chess. Glad he met a beautiful Norwegian babe. LET'S GOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AyaanKhan-tb2ot]

Timestamps would be appreciated, Please.

[@raylopez99]

Yes a two hour interview is a but much...even when listened to at 2x speed like I do with all KZbin videos (especially Levy who is great at 2x, speaks like a New Yorker, very fast).

[@shatranj]

There you go!

[@davidnelson4960]

If we could make a nation of chess players and mathematicians, it would be one helluva nation. Now all you have to do is figure out what to do with the rest of us, the 99%.

[@subhradeeptaral5918]

Wow this was unexpected, I loved it and David got a girlfriend, cool