Gotham City Podcast
Hosted by Gotham City
Chess International Master Levy Rozman (GothamChess) interviews top chess players, content creators, and other notable figures.
A long-form interview show hosted by one of the central figures of the online chess boom, Levy Rozman. He sits down with fellow chess professionals, streamers, and YouTubers to discuss their origin stories, career paths, and the pressures of performing at a high level, whether over the board or for an online audience.
“The host's own status as a top-tier content creator and International Master gives him a unique peer-level rapport with his guests. This allows for conversations that are more like shop-talk between colleagues than a standard interview, covering shared experiences of travel, financial pressure, and content strategy.”
Who hosts this show
Levy Rozman, known online as GothamChess, is an American International Master, author, and one of the most popular chess content creators on YouTube and Twitch. He began playing chess at age six, earned the International Master title in 2018, and became a prominent online chess personality during the 2020 chess boom. Rozman is often called "The Internet's Chess Teacher" and is known for making chess accessible and entertaining.
Credentials & credits
- International Master (IM), FIDE
- Author of "How To Win At Chess"
- Chess coach and commentator
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Quantitative Modeling, Baruch College
- National Master (NM), US Chess Federation
Other ventures
- GothamChess YouTube Channel
- GothamChess Twitch Channel
- Gotham-Chess.com (Chess Courses)
- Chessly.com
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Final Podcast Episode: TierZooDec 14, 2022 · 1h 37m
- 02Gotham City Podcast #32 - Arjun ErigaisiDec 1, 2022 · 59 min
- 03Gotham City Podcast #31 - ChessTalkNov 14, 2022 · 1h 25m
- 04Gotham City Podcast #30: Greg ShahadeOct 27, 2022 · 1h 41m
- 05Gotham City Podcast #29 - DAVID HOWELLSep 17, 2022 · 1h 42m
- 06Gotham City Podcast #28 - SAM SHANKLANDSep 13, 2022 · 1h 21m
- 07Gotham City Podcast #17 - John BartholomewSep 6, 2022 · 1h 30m
- 08Gotham City Podcast #20 - Fedor HolzSep 6, 2022 · 1h 16m
Notable episodes
- 01Final Podcast Episode: TierZoo
In what is presented as the final episode, Rozman has a friendly catch-up with fellow YouTuber TierZoo, who reveals his original, pre-YouTube career path as a prospective CDC epidemiologist.
- 02Gotham City Podcast #32 - Arjun Erigaisi
A deep dive into the meteoric rise of a young chess superstar, detailing the intense pressure, financial struggles, and physical toll of becoming a top player, including playing a tournament with a broken knee.
- 03Gotham City Podcast #31 - ChessTalk
Rozman introduces his audience to Jitendra Advani, the creator of the third-largest chess channel on YouTube, who balances his content creation with a career as a chartered accountant.
What you'll be asked on this show
Rozman begins his interviews by establishing a personal connection, often recounting how he first discovered the guest's work or a shared experience they have. He uses his own journey as a content creator and chess player as a reference point, creating contrasts that highlight the guest's unique path. He is an active listener, often taking notes and asking direct, specific follow-up questions based on a guest's surprising answer, such as probing into a knee injury or family pressures. This leads the conversation down organic paths rather than sticking to a rigid script.
The podcast has a casual, friendly, and conversational tone. Rozman often opens by sharing a personal anecdote or his own history with the guest to build rapport. He actively listens, asks direct follow-ups, and relates his own experiences as a creator to the guest's journey.
Questions Gotham City keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Gotham City reaches for it.
origin
3- Q.01
“What's your story? How did you get your start in [guest's field]?”
This is a frequent opening move, used to get the guest's origin story on the record early in the conversation.
- Q.02
“Tell me about your journey to achieving [major early career milestone].”
He asks this to establish a guest's breakthrough moment, like Arjun Erigaisi's rapid acquisition of GM norms.
- Q.03
“Which creators or figures inspired you when you were starting out?”
This question helps place the guest within a lineage of influences and understand their creative DNA.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Let's go back. How did you first get into chess?”
After discussing their current career, he often pivots to their childhood to explore their earliest connection to the game.
money
1- Q.01
“How did you handle the financial cost of pursuing a professional chess career?”
He often brings up the financial strain of travel and competition, grounding the dream in reality.
personal
2- Q.01
“Did you face pressure from family to quit and focus on studies?”
This question probes the personal sacrifices and external pressures faced by young, aspiring professionals.
- Q.02
“What is your current rating or skill level?”
He asks this to establish a baseline for the guest's proficiency, particularly if they are not a full-time chess professional.
process
1- Q.01
“What was your training or work process like during the pandemic?”
He uses the pandemic as a common reference point to explore how guests adapted to the global lockdown.
craft
2- Q.01
“How do you feel when you look back at your early work or videos?”
He asks this of fellow content creators to find common ground on the evolution of their craft.
- Q.02
“Can you walk me through your content strategy, especially regarding [current trend]?”
When interviewing other YouTubers, he delves into the mechanics of their business and creative choices.
Signature segments
- · "Welcome back to Gotham City"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically chess superstars (Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh D) or major content creators from the chess and gaming worlds (TierZoo, ChessTalk). The common thread is a high level of achievement in a competitive field.
- TierZooon Final Podcast Episode: TierZoo
- Arjun Erigaision Gotham City Podcast #32 - Arjun Erigaisi
- Jitendra Advani (ChessTalk)on Gotham City Podcast #31 - ChessTalk
- Greg Shahadeon Gotham City Podcast #30: Greg Shahade
- David Howellon Gotham City Podcast #29 - DAVID HOWELL
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast itself does not appear to feature third-party sponsors in the analyzed episodes. The host promotes his own chess courses and provides links for direct donations.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Levy Rozman, an International Master in chess who is better known by his online alias, GothamChess.
- Is the Gotham City Podcast still running?
- The podcast appears to be dormant or has concluded. The last episode, released in December 2022, was titled "Final Podcast Episode: TierZoo".
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form, one-on-one interview show where host Levy Rozman has in-depth conversations with guests.
- Who are the typical guests on the podcast?
- Guests are primarily high-level chess players, such as grandmasters and international masters, and popular content creators from YouTube and Twitch, especially from the chess and gaming communities.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast episodes are available on the Gotham City Podcast YouTube channel.
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