A podcast about bridge (the card game) and all things interesting to bridge players, presented by bridge partners and besties, Catherine Harris and Jocelyn Startz. Each episode we interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game. If you’re looking to take your bridge obsession to new heights (or lows), then welcome to the table. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter. ...
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Canadian/American champion Gavin Wolpert joins us to talk about the pattern of family life when both mom and dad are bridge professionals, his thoughts on ways to encourage the next generation of players, and why being a good partner is the fastest route to better results. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Re…
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Susanna Gross Finds Bridge Utterly Engrossing, Part 2 (Redux)
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In this episode, the last of our 2024 mid-year replays, we revisit part two of our conversation with English champion Susanna Gross, who talks about the value of tenacity at the table and how years of playing rubber bridge honed her judgement. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you coul…
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Susanna Gross Finds Bridge Utterly Engrossing, Part 1 (Redux)
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In this episode we revisit part one of our conversation with English champion Susanna Gross. Susanna talks about "civilians" and "marrying out," her determination to keep fighting even when things aren't going her way at the table, and the importance of knowing when to go in for the kill. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "foll…
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In this episode we revisit our conversation with with American champion Brad Moss. Brad talks to us about growing up and the importance of respecting your partner. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. Please vote for us. We have been nomina…
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We have been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting awards
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We are thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards! This is a “peoples’ choice” award, so we are dropping into your feed today to ask you to please VOTE for us. Sorry, Partner is listed in the “SPORTS” category. The program with the most votes in each category will win. You can find the voting …
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Janice Seamon-Molson Calls It - and Sings It - As She Sees It (Redux)
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In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion and newly minted member of the ACBL Hall of Fame, Janice Seamon-Molson, about taming her terrible temper, making bridge-friends across the pond, and bringing back the men’s competition. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if…
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Sarah Bell Sets the Curve, Part 2 (Redux)
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In this episode we revisit part two of our conversation with English champion Sarah Bell. Sarah talks about realistic but positive pep talks, the debate over cards versus tablets, and her favorite bridge books. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" t…
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(Patreon-exclusive AD FREE) Sarah Bell Sets the Curve, Part 2 (Redux)
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In this episode we revisit part two of our conversation with English champion Sarah Bell. Sarah talks about realistic but positive pep talks, the debate over cards versus tablets, and her favorite bridge books. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" t…
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Sarah Bell Sets the Curve, Part 1 (Redux)
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In this episode we revisit our conversation with English champion Sarah Bell. Sarah has many fascinating things to say about her playing style and how her game really developed once she shifted from avoidance motivation to approach motivation. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE…
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Antonio Palma Knows Bridge Like the Back of His Hand
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Portuguese champion Antonio Palma joins us to talk about bridge and poker and controlling ones nerves. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. …
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Pamela Nisbet Shares Some Choice Bridge Tidbits
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New Zealand/Canadian champion Pamela Nisbet joins us to talk about instinct and table feel, and what it’s like to play with and against some of your heroes. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner P…
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Jerome Rombaut Roams the Worlds of Bridge
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French champion Jerome Rombaut joins us to talk about what it’s like to have your son as your bridge partner and the benefits of working with performance coaches. Jerome is also the Creator and Manager of FunBridge and the Chief Bridge Officer at 52 Entertainment, the umbrella company of Bridge Base Online/BBO, so we also spend some time talking ab…
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Jill Meyers Juggles Jingles, Tinseltown and Bridge
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American champion Jill Meyers joins us to talk about her lucky leprechaun, and understanding bridge as a text to be read. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episod…
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Bulgarian champion and IntoBridge co-founder Stefan Skorchev joins us to talk about why the social aspects of bridge are so important, and his thoughts about ensuring the future of the game. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Explore the IntoBridge platform HERE. Bridge lovers can read IntoBridge organic conte…
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Sock Ngin Tan Knocks the Socks off the Opps
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Singaporean champion Sock Ngin Tan joins us to talk about the “secret” to improving your game and the importance of being on the same page as your partner. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Sock Ngin's favorite convention is Last Train. Want to learn more? Check out Pete Hollands' video HERE. We'd be so grat…
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Turkish champion Irem Ozbay joins us today for a lightning round of Sorry, Partner Speedball. Find all our recommended books HERE. We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES. BE…
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Luc Tijssen Tightens the Screws on the Competition
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Dutch champion Luc Tijssen joins us to talk about the journey from junior competition to playing in the open field, and how his game has changed over time. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Pos…
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Sorry, Partner Speedball: Michael Gromoeller
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German champion Michael Gromoeller has fostered generations of juniors at his bridge retreats at Castle Rieneck. Michael joins us today for a lightning round of Sorry, Partner Speedball. Find all our recommended books HERE. We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at …
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Katarzyna Dufrat Catapults Her Game to the Top
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Polish champion Katarzyna Dufrat joins us to talk about maintaining bridge/life balance, staying in the moment at the table, and the analog pleasure of playing face to face. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Katarzina's favorite convention is any kind of transfers. Want to learn more? Watch Pete Hollands' vi…
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Indian champion Jaggy Shivdasani joins us to talk about lunch breaks and ferry schedules, and learning to appreciate your partner. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Jaggy's favorite convention is Blackwood. Want to learn more? Watch Pete Hollands' video HERE. We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" …
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New Zealand/Australian champion James Coutts joins us to talk about maintaining focus, ways of visualising the cards or not visualising them, and why sometimes bridge is black and white. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW…
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Mihaela Balint Goes the Extra Mile for Bridge
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Romanian champion Mihaela Balint joins us to talk about what drew her to bridge, why she became an international tournament director, and what keeps her fascinated by the game. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Mihaela's favorite convention is Non Serious No Trump. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' v…
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Argentinian champion Agustin Madala joins us to talk about playing on auto-pilot, the addictive nature of the game, and the way his partner’s upbeat temperament keeps him cool under pressure. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Agustin's favorite convention is Gazilli. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' …
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Croatian champion Nikica Sver joins us to talk about winning and losing and learning to do both graciously, as well as techniques for keeping her cool. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Nikica's favorite convention is Non Serious No Trump. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' video HERE. We'd be so grat…
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Simon de Wijs Has a Vice-Like Grip on the Game
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Dutch champion Simon de Wijs joins us to talk about the fine art of saying and not saying what’s on your mind, the tortoise/hare partnership dynamic, and the smother play that got away. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Simon's a fan of Adventures in Card Play and Bridge in the Menagerie. Find all our recomme…
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Patricia Herrera, The Trick Stealer
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Mexican champion Patricia Herrera joins us to talk about structure, problem solving, cultural resilience, and how when she plays bridge with her father, he is her bridge partner first, and dad second. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Patricia's favorite gadget is any kind of splinter bid. Want to learn more…
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Pakistani/American champion Anam Tebha joins us to talk about family dynamics, the worldwide bridge community, and playing up. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Anam's favorite gadget is any kind of transfer. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' video HERE. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE S…
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Polish/Swiss champion Michal Klukowski regularly partners with Sorry, Partner alum Jacek Kalita. Michael joins us today for a lightning round of Sorry, Partner Speedball. Find all our recommended books HERE. We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-…
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Polish/Swiss champion Jacek Kalita joins us to talk about partnership compatibility, keeping his concentration, and staying match fit. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Jacek's favorite gadget is Blackwood. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' video HERE. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW…
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Canadian champion Audrey Grant joins us to talk about taking bridge on the road in her Winnebago, some luminaries she’s met along the way, and the joy she gets from teaching. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Audrey's favorite gadget is Michaels Cue Bid. Want to learn more? Watch Peter Hollands' video HERE. …
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Adam Grossack Racks Up Wins At Bridge
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American champion Adam Grossack joins us to talk about being a teacher, mentor, and all-round advocate for bridge, and why he’d make an excellent fire marshal. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Adam's favorite gadget is Roman Key Card Blackwood. Want to learn more? Take a look at Peter Hollands' video about R…
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On today's program we revisit our interview with Israeli champion Adi Asulin. Adi recently won the Venice Cup, with her teammates Hila Levy and Dana and Noga Tal, so what better time to press rewind and hear from her again. We hope you enjoy this special Sorry, Partner replay with our first season alum and 2023 Venice Cup winner, Adi Asulin. Find a…
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Kathrine Bertheau Bestows Her Bridge Wisdom
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Norwegian/Swedish champion Kathrine Bertheau joins us to talk about playing bridge across cultures, adapting to new partnerships, and why the game is endlessly interesting. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Kathrine's favorite gadget is splinter bids. Want to learn more? Take a look at Peter Hollands' video …
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Australian champion Justin Mill joins us to talk about why he only plays bridge with people he’s happy to have to his house for dinner, how having fun is the key to improving your game, and why you should never play a convention unless you know what you are giving up as well as what you are gaining to play it. Plus, he shares his top tip for develo…
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English champion Helen Erichsen joins us to talk about the essential questions to ask a new partner, the ways in which bridge is good for the soul, and how bridge plays a starring role in her latest whodunnit, Murder By Natural Causes. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Helen's favorite convention is Jacoby 2…
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Australian champion Peter Hollands joins us to talk about what it’s like to be the world’s most popular bridge streamer, and how being able to stand in another person’s shoes makes him a better player and a better teacher. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Here is a link to Pete's YouTube channel. Find our re…
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American champion Bronia Jenkins joins us to talk about her love of games, and how that led to her new role as the Executive Director of the American Contract Bridge League. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! **Note** this episode includes bonus audio for our Patreon supporters. BAMSA has a new four-year proj…
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We report on the MCC Bridge "Ashes," a friendly bridge match that coincides with the famous "Ashes" cricket series between Australia and England. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Joi…
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South African champion Alon Apteker joins us to talk about his laser-like focus and what it takes to become a champion-level player. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! **Note** this episode includes bonus audio for our Patreon supporters. BAMSA has a new four-year project on bridge, youth and mindsport educati…
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Janice Seamon-Molson Calls It -- and Sings It -- as She Sees It
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American champion Janice Seamon-Molson joins us to talk about taming her terrible temper, making bridge-friends across the pond, and bringing back the men’s competition. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Janice Seamon-Molson recommends Eddie Kantar's books. Find all of our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE…
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Canadian champion Eric Kokish joins us to talk about life as a world-class bridge coach and what it’s like to sit across from people playing “Kokish” when you are the Kokish who created the convention. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Examples of Eric's coaching docs. Eric's family has set up a memorial site…
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In Part 2 of our conversation with English champion Sarah Bell, Sarah talks about realistic but positive pep talks, the debate over cards versus tablets, and her favorite bridge books. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATR…
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English champion Sarah Bell joins us to talk about not making mistakes, the psychological aspects of managing herself, and trusting her gut. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! See Sarah's 7S hand on our socials. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get…
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Andrew Black on the Sport of Kings and Other Honors
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English champion Andrew Black talks about his passion for sports in general and for bridge and for horse-breeding in particular. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the…
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Pamela Livingston Lives and Breathes Bridge
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New Zealand champion Pamela Livingston talks about finding your bridge passion and sharing that passion, why mentorship and access to resources are so important for the future of the game, and neurodiversity in bridge. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Fi…
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Danish champion Dennis Bilde talks about being bridge royalty and playing with Danish royalty, what it’s like to win after coming back from a 70 IMP deficit, and the value of sportsmanship. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE.…
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Norwegian champion Sofie Sjodal talks about the pros and cons of playing with her family, her thoughts about the “girls’” competition and why it should be fostered, and the perks of partnerships. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Po…
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Richard Plackett Plays Every Card as it Comes
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Welsh champion Richard Plackett talks about returning to the game after a successful career as a hedge fund manager, the pleasure and challenge of difficult hands, and the importance of killing off your emotions. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Read more about "kibitz" at vocabulary.com You can find the lin…
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Bulgarian/English champion Nevena Senior talks about the experience of learning to play behind the Iron Curtain, the problem with taking the middle ground, and her competitive spirit. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPP…
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