Australian champion Andy Hung joins us to talk about the pros and cons of having an excellent memory, giving loud versus murky signals, and making time to practice. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comm...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 116
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Icelandic/American champion Hjordis "Disa" Eythorsdottir. Disa talks about her journey from store manager in Reykjavik to bridge champion and her passion for the constant challenges of the game. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every ...
Jun 12, 2025•32 min
English champion Harriet Cork joins us to talk about getting hooked on bridge in primary school, connecting with other junior players at bridge camp, and her bridge goals and ambitions. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your b...
May 29, 2025•56 min•Ep. 115
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Mel Colchamiro. Mel talks about taking time out from bridge to raise a family and the argument for consistency in your game. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send y...
May 15, 2025•33 min
American champion Joel Wooldridge joins us to talk about psychology and deception, and letting loose at foosball. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . These links...
May 01, 2025•54 min•Ep. 114
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Indian champion Kiran Nadar. Kiran talks about representing India at bridge tournaments around the world, and the interplay between that and her roles as a philanthropist and museum founder. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new ...
Apr 17, 2025•29 min
Israeli champion Dana Tal joins us to talk about adapting her game to be more aggressive, the critical role of a bridge coach, and the joy of playing with her sister. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Dana's dad, Haim, shares his system notes for The Prophet . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and o...
Apr 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Australian champion Andrew Mill. Andrew talks to us about context, practicing what you're not good at, and smoking bans. Plus he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and...
Mar 20, 2025•46 min
Swedish champion Sanna Clementsson joins us to talk about what makes bridge beautiful and how she got completely hooked on the game. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gma...
Mar 06, 2025•53 min•Ep. 112
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with English champion Heather Dhondy. Heather talks to us about her meteoric rise from kitchen bridge player to world champion. Plus she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories ...
Feb 20, 2025•27 min
American champion Ralph Katz joins us to talk about his excellent teammates, why long dinners at tournaments are a liability, and the pleasure of peanut butter sandwiches. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories a...
Feb 06, 2025•50 min•Ep. 111
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with English/American champion Barry Rigal. Barry talks to us about partnership compatibility, his thoughts on talking and not talking at the table, and the importance of good communication overall. Plus he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every ne...
Jan 23, 2025•35 min
American champion John Kranyak joins us to talk about bridge gamesmanship, trusting his hunches, and not overdoing system agreements. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gma...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 110
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 for us as Best Fantasy, Betting & Gaming Podcast VOTE for us as Best Sports Comedy Podcast Voting is free and is open until January 13. Your ...
Jan 04, 2025•35 sec
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 Podcast Awards . So once again we are asking you to please vote for us (and in each category). You can find the links here: ...
Dec 26, 2024•43 min
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 asking you to please vote for us (and in each category). You can find the links here: VOTE for us as Best Equality & Social Impa...
Dec 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 109
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 Sports Comedy Podcast Voting is free and is open until January 13. Your support is very much appreciated!. Thank you! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-p...
Dec 11, 2024•1 min
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 FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 108
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 Patty at www.bridgewithpatty.com SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SOR...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
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 . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. -Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART OF THE ...
Oct 31, 2024•52 min•Ep. 106
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 their hard work. And all of our fabulous guests and everyone who has gotten behind the show in countless ways. And thank you to our wonde...
Oct 21, 2024•1 min
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 SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES . BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link t...
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 105
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 OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 104
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 open until October 1. Your support is much appreciated! Thank you very much!! Support this show http:...
Sep 25, 2024•53 sec
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 for us . Sorry, Partner is listed in the “SPORTS” category. Voting closes on October 1. Thank you!! W...
Sep 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 103
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 listed in the “SPORTS” category. Thank you!! We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "revie...
Sep 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 102
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 influence on his game HERE . Find Gavin Wolpert and Rob Barrington on YouTube each week where they pl...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 101
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 vote for us. We have been nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. This is a "people’s choice" styl...
Aug 15, 2024•30 min
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 us. We have been nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. This is a "people’s choice" style of aw...
Aug 08, 2024•34 min
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 "people’s choice" style of award so please vote for us HERE . SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partn...
Aug 02, 2024•48 min
