{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/613b165f4ce74d001ad5809c/61b436b7c77fb70012d1697e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nicola Bateman Navigates the Game with Finesse","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/613b165f4ce74d001ad5809c/1631789489261-ead0be468c26f403405e83b413cc1c9d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Nicola's favourite bridge book for advanced to expert players is <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Rodwell-Files-Secrets-Bridge-Champion/dp/189710667X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Rodwell Files </a>by maestro Eric Rodwell. \"This book explains his innovative ideas and strategies for card play, and especially the mental areas of the game which highlight the differences that distinguish an average player from a successful one.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Oops ... GHESTEM CORRECTION:</p><p>After 1H opener</p><p>2nt = lowest suits-&nbsp;ie minors</p><p>2H = extremes-&nbsp;ie S+C</p><p>3C= highest suits- ie S+D</p><p><br></p><p>Find our recommended books <a href=\"https://sorrypartner.com/book-recommendations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW!! </strong></p><p>-Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/sorrypartner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PATREON</strong></a>. Get <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/sorrypartner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AD-FREE</strong></a> episodes and other perks.</p><p>-Check out the <a href=\"https://sorrypartner.com/merch-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BE PART OF THE FUN ...</strong></p><p>-Join our <a href=\"http://eepurl.com/h_FE71\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MAILING LIST</strong></a>. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information.</p><p>-<a href=\"https://sorrypartner.com/club-kvell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>KVELL</strong></a> about your club on the show!</p><p>-Send your bridge stories and comments to <a href=\"mailto:sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com</strong></a>.</p><p>-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sorrypartnerpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a>.</p><p>-Or send us a <a href=\"https://www.speakpipe.com/SorryPartnerPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>VOICE MESSAGE</strong></a>.</p><p>These links are also available on our website at <a href=\"https://sorrypartner.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sorrypartner.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...</strong></p><p>If you have a bridge-playing friend who is not yet listening to podcasts in the car, on walks, or while doing the dishes, why not show them how easy it is. Available for <strong>FREE</strong> at <a href=\"https://sorrypartner.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sorrypartner.com</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sorry-partner/id1586086367\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple podcasts</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4fe7Xp0V9fichkv3q9Houx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spotify</strong></a> or wherever you like to listen!</p>","author_name":"Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz"}