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Eric Kokish, Kickass Koach

Sorry, Partner - June 08, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 ...

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Sarah Bell Sets the Curve (Part 2)

Sorry, Partner - May 25, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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. S...

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Sarah Bell Sets the Curve (Part 1)

Sorry, Partner - May 18, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 ...

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Andrew Black on the Sport of Kings and Other Honors

Sorry, Partner - May 04, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 PAT...

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Pamela Livingston Lives and Breathes Bridge

Sorry, Partner - April 20, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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! N...

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Dennis Bilde, Bridge Bridge-Builder

Sorry, Partner - April 06, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 ...

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Sofie Sjodal Shines at the Bridge Table

Sorry, Partner - March 23, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 boo...

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Richard Plackett Plays Every Card as it Comes

Sorry, Partner - March 09, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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 mor...

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Nevena Senior Never Misses a Trick

Sorry, Partner - February 23, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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...

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David Gold Shares His Nuggets of Bridge Wisdom

Sorry, Partner - February 09, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
English champion David Gold talks about the pressures of playing at home, unwinding with a little reality TV (hello Love Island), and the all-ages inclusivity of bridge. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this wee...

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Dessy Malakova is Really Into Bridge, Bridge, Bridge

Sorry, Partner - January 26, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Bulgarian champion Dessy Malakova talks about her journey to becoming a bridge professional--her grandmother thought she had joined a sect--and the new bridge platform, IntoBridge. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPO...

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A short message from Catherine and Jocelyn.

Sorry, Partner - January 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
We are on break this week, but wanted to share a quick note with listeners. 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 ... -Join our MAI...

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Andrew Robson Walks the Walk

Sorry, Partner - January 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
English champion Andrew Robson talks about the pleasures of teaching, thoughts on giving back to the game, and his latest venture--daily BridgeCast videos. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Discover more about Andrew here: http://robsonbridge.com/ NOTE: ...

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Zach Grossack Redux

Sorry, Partner - December 29, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
American champion Zach Grossack has just been awarded Player of the Year by the ACBL. In honor of this achievement, we bid farewell to 2022 by revisiting our conversation with Zach from earlier this year (May 5, 2022). But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! ...

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Emma Kolesnik Lights the Way

Sorry, Partner - December 22, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
American champion Emma Kolesnik talks about her love of card games, what it means to work on a partnership, 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 HE...

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Jan Kamras Cultivates Global Bridge Camaraderie

Sorry, Partner - December 15, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Swedish champion and World Bridge Federation President, Jan Kamras, joins us to talk about his career trajectory from bridge booster to the person in charge of the whole shebang. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT ...

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Vacation Break: People In Your Neighborhood (Larsson, Fischer, Wolpert)

Sorry, Partner - December 08, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
To our valued listeners, to tide you over while we're away recharging our batteries please enjoy this additional Q&A with our recent guests Jessica Larsson, Brigitta Fischer, and Jenny Wolpert. See you next week ... Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner...

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Vacation Break: People In Your Neighborhood (Seagram, Eggeling, Weinstein)

Sorry, Partner - December 01, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
To our valued listeners, to tide you over while we're away recharging our batteries please enjoy this additional Q&A with our recent guests Barbara Seagram, Marie Eggeling, and Steve Weinstein. Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get...

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Brigitta Fischer Does Not Do Hunky Funky

Sorry, Partner - November 24, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Hungarian champion Brigitta Fischer joins us to talk about her love of logic and competition, and being a trustworthy partner. 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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Barnet Shenkin Talks Bridge Heroes, Icons and Scandals!

Sorry, Partner - November 17, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Scottish champion Barnet Shenkin joins us to talk about some of his bridge heroes, game icons and intriguing scandals. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Barnet has just released his latest book, Bridg...

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Jenny Wolpert Is Living the Bridge Dream

Sorry, Partner - November 10, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Swedish/American champion Jenny Wolpert joins us to talk about "becoming" a bridge player, the problem with dawdlers, and maintaining a bridge/life balance. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join th...

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Steve Weinstein, Bridge Einstein

Sorry, Partner - November 03, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
American champion Steve Weinstein joins us to talk about learning to enjoy the wins, the family that is the bridge community, and the pleasure of holding real cards. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! And some BONUS AUDIO this week for our Patreon subscribe...

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Marie Eggeling Exemplifies Bridge Excellence

Sorry, Partner - October 27, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
German champion Marie Eggeling joins us to talk about the global community of bridge players, attracting new recruits to the game, and phantom clubs. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry...

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Gonzalo Herrera, King of the Bridge Road

Sorry, Partner - October 20, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Mexican champion Gonzalo Herrera joins us to talk about the continual improvement and evolution of the game, how you're never too experienced to learn something new, and the importance of discipline. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find our recommended ...

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Barbara Seagram Knows 25 Zillion Things About Bridge

Sorry, Partner - October 13, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Canadian champion Barbara Seagram joins us to talk about teaching and learning and getting people hooked on the game, her Zero Tolerance for bad behavior, and the joy of combining a little travel with her bridge. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Barbara...

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Sartaj Hans Holds all the Cards

Sorry, Partner - October 06, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Australian champion Sartaj Hans joins us to talk about deception versus complexity, decision-fatigue, and how to tackle cheaters head on. 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 Pos...

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Diana Molina Leans in to her Bridge Future

Sorry, Partner - September 29, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Chilean champion Diana Molina talks about being the first and only person in her family to play bridge, life as a junior player moving into the big leagues, and gender politics. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! You can find Diana on Instagram at @bridge...

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Matthew Granovetter is the Ace, King, Queen and Jack of All Bridge Trades

Sorry, Partner - September 22, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
American champion Matthew Granovetter joins us to talk about golf coaches as bridge coaches, his love/hate relationship with forthcoming matches, and the many pleasures of playing bridge with his wife. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Matt is the author ...

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Jessica Larsson Scores Big at the Table

Sorry, Partner - September 15, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Swedish champion Jessica Larsson joins us to talk about strategies for encouraging more people to play--let's all start to think on a 'global' day of bridge--and working-in a little sightseeing on the bridge tournament circuit. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we k...

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Liam Milne Likes His Bridge F2F and IRL

Sorry, Partner - September 08, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
New Zealand/Australian champion Liam Milne joins us to talk about about becoming an emotionally sound adult, the importance of the social aspects of face-to-face bridge, and the inherently funny nature of the game. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Liam r...

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