Sorry, Partner

We are absolutely thrilled that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for  THREE  international  Sports Podcast Awards . The shortlists were chosen by industry experts, but the winners are decided by you, our listeners. So once again we are asking you to please vote for us (and in each category): VOTE   for us as  Best Equality & Social Impact Podcast   VOTE &n...

We revisit our very first episode with Italian champion Giorgia Botta. Giorgia joins us to talk about life as an Italian Junior champion and her transition to elite competition in New York City. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Also, we are thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for  THREE  international  Sports P...

Norwegian champion Christian Bakke joins us to talk about his bridge goals, his bridge memories, and his bridge heroes. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Christian's "interesting" hand. FYI We are thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for  THREE  international  Sports Podcast Awards . So once again we are aski...

We are thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for  THREE  international  Sports Podcast Awards . So once again we are asking you to please vote for us (and in each category): VOTE   for us as  Best Equality & Social Impact Podcast   VOTE  for us as  Best Fantasy, Betting & Gaming Podcast VOTE  for us as  Best Spo...

Australian champion Nabil Edgtton joins us to talk about ethics, routine, and creative disruption. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! See Nabil on the new poker show, High Stakes Heroes . 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 FU...

American champion  Patty Tucker  joins us to talk about tradition versus innovation, the warmth of the bridge community, and  JumpStart Bridge --her initiative to get bridge into schools. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Get involved with JumpStart Bridge at  https://www.jumpstartbridge.org/ Learn more about Pat...

Australian champion Ella Jacob (“the female Zia,” as hailed by Kate McCallum) joins us to talk about the perks of being aggressive at the table and the problems it creates for her opponents. 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...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has won a  Women in Podcasting award  in the “SPORTS” category.    Our mission is to make bridge fun and engaging for EVERYONE, and so we are delighted to have this opportunity to share our love of the game, the ultimate mind sport.   We would like to thank Jayde and Olivia, our production assistants, for all...

Norwegian champion Nicolai Heiberg-Evenstad joins us to talk about how he got started playing bridge and what he loves about the game. 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. -Check out the SO...

American champion Kate McCallum joins us to talk about learning to focus and taking time to think. 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 episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART...

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 , if you haven't had a chance to do so already. Sorry, Partner is listed in the “SPORTS” category. The program with the most votes in each category will win. You can find the voting link HERE . Voting is free and is o...

American champion James Holzhauer joins us to talk about rubber bridge versus duplicate bridge, how children’s books are the ultimate knowledge hack, and his thoughts on tackling bridge’s PR problem. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Sorry, Partner has been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards ! This is a “peoples’ choice” award, so please VOTE f...

Danish champion Signe Buus Thomsen joins us to talk about creating strong memory connections, and why it’s important to find your own way of doing things at the table. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Sorry, Partner has been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards ! This is a “peoples’ choice” award, so please VOTE for us . Sorry, Partner is liste...

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! Read Gavin's tribute to his mother, Hazel, and her i...

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 could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. Please v...

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 "follow", "like" and "review" the show. Please vote for...

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 nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. This is a "pe...

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 link HERE and on our website at sorrypartner.com...

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 you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show....

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" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partn...

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" the show. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING...

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 SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON...

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. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE P...

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 Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other p...

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 about online versus face-to-face bridge. Plus, he s...