Sorry, Partner

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!

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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 FUN ...

-Join our MAILING LIST. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information.

-KVELL about your club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

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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!

This episode is AD-FREE (exclusive for Patreon supporters). Thank you again for supporting the show. NOTE: Patreon supporters enjoy BONUS AUDIO this week.

FYI We like to ask our guests about their FAVORITE BRIDGE BOOKS. Get 20% off many of these wonderful titles at the Bridge Shop with coupon code: SP20.

GET IN TOUCH ...

-Join our MAILING LIST here. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information.

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or @sorry_partner on TWITTER.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE (it's FREE!).

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

STUFF ...

-Looking for some Sorry, Partner SWAG? Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORE.

-Take a gander at our SPONSOR OFFERS & DISCOUNTS.

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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!!

-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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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 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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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 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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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!

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You can find the link to Ben's Spectacular Vernacular podcast episode about "kibitz" here.

And learn more about Ben Zimmer here.

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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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 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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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 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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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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 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 club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.

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