Sorry, Partner

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...

American champion Jill Meyers joins us to talk about her lucky leprechaun, and understanding bridge as a text to be read. 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...

Bulgarian 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 platform HERE . Bridge lovers can read IntoBridge organic content HERE . Find IntoBridge daily bridge problems H...

Singaporean 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 more? Check out Pete Hollands' video HERE . We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" t...

Turkish 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 other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . W...

Dutch 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" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other per...

German 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 show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks....

Polish 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 transfers. Want to learn more? Watch Pete Hollands' video HERE . We'd be so grateful if you could "follo...

Indian 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 HERE . We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join t...

New 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 "follow", "like" and "review" the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get...