Sorry, Partner

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 wonderful listeners, who inspire us every day. Mostly however, we would like to thank the people who voted for us. Your support means everything.Help us grow. Please support the show.

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 to every new episode and occasional other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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!!

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!!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 other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 "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 other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 play and talk through their thought process during an instant tournament.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 "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 other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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" style of award so please vote for us 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.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 award so please vote for us 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.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!