Latest Contract bridge Podcast Episodes
Stefan Skorchev Scores Big at the Table
Sorry, Partner - May 02, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsBulgarian 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 platfor...
Sock Ngin Tan Knocks the Socks off the Opps
Sorry, Partner - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsSingaporean 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 mor...
Sorry, Partner Speedball: Irem Ozbay
Sorry, Partner - April 11, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsTurkish 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 ...
Luc Tijssen Tightens the Screws on the Competition
Sorry, Partner - April 04, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsDutch 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" th...
Sorry, Partner Speedball: Michael Gromoeller
Sorry, Partner - March 28, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsGerman 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 sho...
Katarzyna Dufrat Catapults Her Game to the Top
Sorry, Partner - March 21, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsPolish 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...
Jaggy Shivdasani Shreds the Competition
Sorry, Partner - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsIndian 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 H...
James Coutts Suits Bridge Absolutely
Sorry, Partner - February 22, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsNew 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 "...
Mihaela Balint Goes the Extra Mile for Bridge
Sorry, Partner - February 08, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsRomanian 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 Seriou...
Agustin Madala, the Bridge Magician
Sorry, Partner - January 25, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsArgentinian 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...
Nikica Sver Checks All The Boxes
Sorry, Partner - January 11, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsCroatian 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 ...
Simon de Wijs Has a Vice-Like Grip on the Game
Sorry, Partner - December 28, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsDutch 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...
Patricia Herrera, The Trick Stealer
Sorry, Partner - December 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsMexican 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...
Anam Tebha Would Play Bridge 4Eva
Sorry, Partner - November 30, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsPakistani/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' vid...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sorry, Partner - November 23, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsFind 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 ... -Join our MAILING LIST. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other i...
Sorry, Partner Speedball: Michal Klukowski
Sorry, Partner - November 16, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsPolish/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 ...
Jacek Kalita Leads from Strength
Sorry, Partner - November 09, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsPolish/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 ...
Audrey Grant Betters Bridge
Sorry, Partner - October 26, 2023 08:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsCanadian 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....
Adam Grossack Racks Up Wins At Bridge
Sorry, Partner - October 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAmerican 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 l...
Adi Asulin Redux
Sorry, Partner - September 28, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsOn 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 seas...
Kathrine Bertheau Bestows Her Bridge Wisdom
Sorry, Partner - September 14, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsNorwegian/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. Wa...
Justin Mill "Juzz" Loves Bridge
Sorry, Partner - August 31, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAustralian 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 gain...
Helen Erichsen Kills at the Bridge Table
Sorry, Partner - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsEnglish 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 fir...
Peter Hollands Rocks Up for Bridge
Sorry, Partner - August 03, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAustralian 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!...
Bronia Jenkins Is in a League of Her Own
Sorry, Partner - July 20, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAmerican 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 ...
The MCC Bridge "Ashes"
Sorry, Partner - July 13, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsWe 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 t...
Alon Apteker Gets in the Zone
Sorry, Partner - July 06, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsSouth 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 f...
Janice Seamon-Molson Calls It -- and Sings It -- as She Sees It
Sorry, Partner - June 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAmerican 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 boo...
Eric Kokish, Kickass Koach
Sorry, Partner - June 08, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsCanadian 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 ...
Sarah Bell Sets the Curve (Part 2)
Sorry, Partner - May 25, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsIn 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. S...
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