Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz

Sorry, Partner

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An award winning podcast about bridge (the card game) and all things interesting to bridge players, presented by bridge partners and besties, Catherine Harris and Jocelyn Startz. Each episode we interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game. If you’re looking to take your bridge obsession to new heights (or lows), then welcome to the table. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz

Episodes

Bronia Jenkins Is in a League of Her Own 20.07.2023 41:20

American champion Bronia Jenkins joins us to talk about her love of games, and how that led to her new role as the Executive Director of the American Contract Bridge League . Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! **Note** this episode includes bonus audio for our Patreon supporters. BAMSA has a new four-year project on bridge, youth and mindsport education, foc...

The MCC Bridge "Ashes" 13.07.2023 7:05

We report on the MCC Bridge "Ashes," a friendly bridge match that coincides with the famous "Ashes" cricket series between Australia and England. 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 MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to...

Alon Apteker Gets in the Zone 06.07.2023 48:58

South African champion Alon Apteker joins us to talk about his laser-like focus and what it takes to become a champion-level player. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! **Note** this episode includes bonus audio for our Patreon supporters. BAMSA has a new four-year project on bridge, youth and mindsport education, focusing on ways to tackle the declining numbe...

Janice Seamon-Molson Calls It -- and Sings It -- as She Sees It 22.06.2023 47:00

American champion Janice Seamon-Molson joins us to talk 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! Janice Seamon-Molson recommends Eddie Kantar's books. Find all of our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON...

Eric Kokish, Kickass Koach 08.06.2023 54:34

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! E xamples of Eric's coaching docs. Eric's family has set up a memorial site where people who knew him can share stories and...

Sarah Bell Sets the Curve (Part 2) 25.05.2023 36:03

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

Sarah Bell Sets the Curve (Part 1) 18.05.2023 48:15

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 THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out t...

Andrew Black on the Sport of Kings and Other Honors 04.05.2023 51:57

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

Pamela Livingston Lives and Breathes Bridge 20.04.2023 51:49

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! NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!!...

Dennis Bilde, Bridge Bridge-Builder 06.04.2023 49:50

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 BONUS AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Poss...

Sofie Sjodal Shines at the Bridge Table 23.03.2023 50:38

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

Richard Plackett Plays Every Card as it Comes 09.03.2023 46:10

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 more about "kibitz" at vocabulary.com   You can find the link to Ben's Spectacular Vernacular podcast e...

Nevena Senior Never Misses a Trick 23.02.2023 49:28

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 AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at...

David Gold Shares His Nuggets of Bridge Wisdom 09.02.2023 51:04

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

Dessy Malakova is Really Into Bridge, Bridge, Bridge 26.01.2023 43:03

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

A short message from Catherine and Jocelyn. 19.01.2023 1:13

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 MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. - KVELL about your...

Andrew Robson Walks the Walk 12.01.2023 1:01:34

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: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week. Find our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join...

Zach Grossack Redux 29.12.2022 44:55

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!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PA...

Emma Kolesnik Lights the Way 22.12.2022 52:00

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

Jan Kamras Cultivates Global Bridge Camaraderie 15.12.2022 52:06

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

Vacation Break: People In Your Neighborhood (Larsson, Fischer, Wolpert) 08.12.2022 8:35

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

Vacation Break: People In Your Neighborhood (Seagram, Eggeling, Weinstein) 01.12.2022 7:12

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 AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART OF THE FUN...

Brigitta Fischer Does Not Do Hunky Funky 24.11.2022 50:57

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

Barnet Shenkin Talks Bridge Heroes, Icons and Scandals! 17.11.2022 54:02

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, Bridge Heroes, Icons and Scandals . Find all of our recommended books HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorr...

Jenny Wolpert Is Living the Bridge Dream 10.11.2022 53:32

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