Chess Journeys

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement is a podcast hosted by Dr. Kevin Scull, dedicated entirely to the experience of learning chess as an adult. Launched in July 2021, the show has published over 257 episodes and holds a 4.8-star rating with more than 317 reviews on Apple Podcasts.

Each episode follows the same honest format: a guest joins Dr. Scull to talk about what has worked in their chess improvement, what has not, and where they are in their journey right now. Guests range from 600-rated beginners to players pushing past 1900 USCF, and many return for follow-up interviews to track continued progress. The conversations cover opening prep, tactics training, tournament play, chess clubs, coaching, and the challenge of balancing chess with real life.

What sets Chess Journeys apart is its focus on process over theory. It fills a gap most chess content ignores: the messy, non-linear reality of adult improvement. Listeners come for the relatability, not the grandmaster analysis. Dr. Scull also has a tactics workbook available on Chessable and a Patreon for supporters who want to go deeper.