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German champion Daniela von Arnim joins us to talk about stepping away from the game and coming back again, and putting yourself in the shoes of your opponents. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! A link explaining more about Daniela's use of the Queen ask bid during a RKC bidding sequence to find out about partner's suit length: https://www.d16acbl.org/Teach...

American champion Zach Grossack joins us to talk about paying attention and not paying attention -- to the table, to his partner, and to his temperament. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Read more about Zach on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/zach-grossack/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse...

American champion Chris Compton joins us to discuss family, learning to focus, and face-to-face vs online bridge. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Read more about Chris on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/chris-compton/ Chris and his wife, Donna, own BAND, an online bridge club serving the internet world. BAND offers games and classes for b...

English/Scottish champion Samantha Punch joins us to talk about when hobbies become passions and the role of empathy in partnership dynamics. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Samantha is the founder of BAMSA -- Bridge: A MindSport for All -- an academic research initiative developed in collaboration with bridge organizations to transform the image of bridg...

American champion Joe Grue joins us to talk about managing different partnership styles, ritual, superstition, and the wisdom that comes with experience. 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 S...

American champion Lisa Berkowitz joins us to talk about multitasking, knowing your system, and keeping cool under pressure. 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 STORES . BE PART OF THE FUN .....

French champion Thomas Bessis joins us to talk about bridge life and family life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Thomas on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/thomas-bessis/ 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...

Australian champion Giselle Mundell joins us to talk about passion, ambition, and having fun. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Giselle on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/giselle-mundell/ Giselle's very famous bridge-playing relatives ... Mary Paul : Canadian Bridge Federation Hall of Fame inductee Rixi Markus : Austrian/English super...

Scottish/American champion Michael Rosenberg joins us to discuss loyalty, maintaining concentration, and the many ways that bridge mirrors life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Michael on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/michael-rosenberg/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON ....

American/Polish champion Cathy Baldysz joins us to discuss the Polish bridge community, her thoughts on playing with the Objectivity Team, and her enjoyment of Polish bridge lingo. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Cathy mentions this book by Danny Roth: Don't Be Fooled! Countering Deception at Bridge How to play ‘Carrot in the Box’ Wingspan board game Some...

American champion Bob Hamman joins us to talk about pacing yourself, drawing inferences, and the desire to compete. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Bob Hamman's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/bob-hamman/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and ot...

Swedish champion Ida Gronkvist joins us to discuss equal playing fields, transfer bids, and the pleasure of fulfilling your potential. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Ida Gronkvist's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/ida-gronkvist/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . G...

American champion David Berkowitz joins us to discuss the evolution of his partnership skills and cleaving to what you know. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! David Berkowitz's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/david-berkowitz/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-F...

Swedish/American champion Sandra Rimstedt joins us to discuss holding your own at the table and learning from your mistakes. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Sandra Rimstedt's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/sandra-rimstedt/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-...

Pakistani/American champion Zia Mahmood joins us for a discussion about table-feel, family life, and bucking expectations. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Zia Mahmood's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/zia-mahmood-2-k3igg0m0g0/ For when dining with the Shah of Iran's sister--a recipe for Ghormeh Sabzi . Find our recomm...

American champion Kerri Sanborn talks with us about graduating from Hearts and Pinochle to Bridge, and her experience at the very top of the game. Plus, we hear her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Kerri Sanborn's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/kerri-sanborn/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PA...

American champion Brad Moss talks with us about growing up and the importance of respecting your partner, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Brad's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/brad-moss/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out...

Danish champion Christina Lund Madsen joins us to discuss passion and patience, and shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Discover more about Christina on her website: https://www.christina-bridge.com/ Or read about her at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/christina-lund-madsen/ Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner...

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New Zealand champion Ashley Bach joins us to discuss the endless variety and beauty of bridge, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Before he was a bridge champion, Ash played two-handed bridge with his family. See some versions of the game here: https://improvebridge.com/honeymoon-bridge-and-other-two-player-bridge-variants/ Ash's profile at the World Bridge Federa...

Croatian champion Tihana Brkljacic discusses relaxation, defense mechanisms, and the elegance of simplicity, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Tihana got married during a bridge tournament (20 years ago). Here is a link to the New York Times article about the happy day: www.nytimes.com/2003/02/15/arts/bridge-never-mind-the-contract-the-real-game-is-2-heart...

Chinese champion Yinghao "Dunga" Liu talks about keeping his promises and the fundamental importance of good communication, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Read more about Dunga on Bridge Winners: http://bridgewinners.com/profile/dunga-liu/ You can see a picture of Dunga's first bridge book on Instagram @sorrypartnerpodcast Find our recommended books HERE...

South African champion Nicola Bateman joins us to chat about stamina and the value of civility, as well as share her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Nicola's favourite bridge book for advanced to expert players is The Rodwell Files by maestro Eric Rodwell. "This book explains his innovative ideas and strategies for card play, and especially the mental areas of the game which...

Irish champion Ciaran Coyne talks about the role of serendipity in his bridge journey and the importance of trusting your own judgment, as well as shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Ciaran chose this book as a prize when he won his first bridge tournament, back in the days when he still ranked as an intermediate player (this was in addition to the...

New Zealand/Australian champion Susan Humphries talks about the importance of mentors in her development as a player, the pleasure of being part of the worldwide bridge community and her addiction to the game, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! How to play Strip Jack Naked/Beggar My Neighbour How to play Up & Down the River Find our recom...