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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 subscribers. Steve and his partner, Bobby Levin, might love each other like brothers but that doesn't mean they a...

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, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STOR...

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 books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and othe...

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 is the author of many bridge books, including Planning the Defense . More information about Barbara's wo...

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 Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART...

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_diana Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . G...

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 of many bridge books, including I Shot My Bridge Partner . Find all of our recommended books HERE . SUPPO...

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 kibitz! Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON ....

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 recommends reading Defensive Signals by Marshall Miles. Great to see Liam featured in "The Bidding Box" in...

To our valued listeners, we'll be back next week, but in the meantime we've recorded some lightning rounds with some of our recent guests to tide you over while we're away. This round we present English champion Susanna Gross , American champion Zach Grossack , and American designer and bridge enthusiast Isaac Mizrahi . See you next week!! Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join...

To our valued listeners, we've recorded some lightning rounds with recent guests to tide you over while we're on vacation. This round, American champion Jeff Meckstroth. See you in a couple of weeks :) 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...

To our valued listeners, we've recorded some lightning rounds with recent guests to tide you over while we're on vacation. First up, English champion David Burn . See you in a few weeks :) 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 ou...

English champion Sally Brock talks about hand records, team uniforms, and playing bridge during rush hour on a platform at Waterloo Station. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Sally Brock's bio at the English Bridge Union. Sally is also a bridge journalist and author. Find her Leading Questions in Bridge and all of our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SH...

Egyptian champion Bernard Pascal talks about his love of conventions, how finding a bridge club when you're living abroad can make you feel at home, and about structural inequities in the bridge world between players from developed countries and those from emerging economies. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Bernard Pascal at the World Bridge Federation . F...

English champion Susanna Gross joins us for Part 2 of her interview to discuss the value of tenacity at the table and how years of playing rubber bridge honed her judgment. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Susanna recommends ' Card Play Technique ' by Victor Mollo and Nico Gardener as one of her favourite bridge books. Find all of our recommended books HER...

English champion Susanna Gross 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. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Susanna's bridge columns at the Spectator Susanna recommends ' Card Play Technique ' by Victor Mollo...

American designer Isaac Mizrahi talks about his passion for bridge and his mother's warning that "if you don’t play bridge by the time you’re 40, you will have no friends." Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Philip Alder on 'Isaac Mizrahi, Bridge-Playing Designer' in the New York Times Isaac's website Isaac on Instagram Isaac on Twitter Hello Isaac (on YouTub...

Japanese competitor Akiko Yanagisawa talks about bridge lessons and learning, and initiatives to promote bridge in Japan. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! The Japanese Contract Bridge League 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 ME...

American champion Jeff Meckstroth joins us to talk about the most interesting person he's encountered at bridge and his favorite and least favorite conventions. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! See Jeff's profile on the ACBL Hall of Fame . When it comes to books, Reese is Jeff's favorite bridge author--he likes his writing style. But Kelsey's books on defen...

American champion Jeff Meckstroth talks about playing bridge as a career, the responsibility he feels towards up-and-coming champions, and his thoughts on Meckwell. But first, we kibitz! See Jeff's profile on the ACBL Hall of Fame . When it comes to books, Reese is Jeff's favorite bridge author--he likes his writing style. But Kelsey's books on defense were the ones he found most instructive. Get...

English champion David Burn joins us to talk about bridge and life and crossing the fourth wall into media consulting, particularly on the television program, Killing Eve. 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 SORR...

South African champion Carol Stanton joins us to talk about competitiveness, stepping up your game, and bridge bingo. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Carol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carol.a.stanton.9 Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Chec...

American champion David Caprera joins us to talk about the dangers of discussing bridge while driving and his two-strikes policy when it comes to cheating. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Buy David's book 'Sleeping on the Couch' here or here or here or ... all proceeds to the USBF Junior Program. Dave's top five favorite bridge books ... 1. "Adventures in...

Italian champion Irene Baroni joins us to talk about her relationship with poker and bridge, and how her first enemy became a great love. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Irene is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spewergirl/ Jocelyn's 8-4-1 hand !!! Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get...

American champion Mitch Dunitz joins us to talk about his passion for bridge and his quest to save the game. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! One of Mitch's many hats, Development Co-chair at the ACBL Educational Foundation: https://www.acbleducationalfoundation.org/page/trustees--staff-8.html Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the S...