Sorry, Partner

By Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz

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 in

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How many episodes does Sorry, Partner have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.

Sorry, Partner episodes:

July 14, 2022 Isaac Mizrahi Has Designs on Bridge
American designer Isaac Mizrahi talks about his passion for bridge and his mother's warning that "if you don’t play bridge by the time you’re 40, you will have no friends." Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Philip Alder on 'Isaac Mizrahi, Bridge-Playing Designer' in the New York Times
Isaac's website
Isaac on Instagram
Isaac on Twitter
Hello Isaac (on YouTube)
Isaac's memoir: I.M. A Memoir

Find our recommended books HERE.

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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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51min
July 07, 2022 Akiko Yanagisawa Will Play With You Once (You Know Who You Are)
Japanese competitor Akiko Yanagisawa talks about bridge lessons and learning, and initiatives to promote bridge in Japan. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

The Japanese Contract Bridge League

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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35min
June 30, 2022 Jeff Meckstroth, King of Bridge (Part 2)
American champion Jeff Meckstroth joins us to talk about the most interesting person he's encountered at bridge and his favorite and least favorite conventions. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

See Jeff's profile on the ACBL Hall of Fame.

When it comes to books, Reese is Jeff's favorite bridge author--he likes his writing style. But Kelsey's books on defense were the ones he found most instructive.
Get Hugh Kelsey's Killing Defense at Bridge and find our other 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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38min
June 23, 2022 Jeff Meckstroth, King of Bridge (Part 1)
American champion Jeff Meckstroth talks about playing bridge as a career, the responsibility he feels towards up-and-coming champions, and his thoughts on Meckwell. But first, we kibitz!

See Jeff's profile on the ACBL Hall of Fame.

When it comes to books, Reese is Jeff's favorite bridge author--he likes his writing style. But Kelsey's books on defense were the ones he found most instructive.
Get Hugh Kelsey's Killing Defense at Bridge and find our other 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!
Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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37min
June 16, 2022 David Burn, Bridge's Talking Head
English champion David Burn joins us to talk about bridge and life and crossing the fourth wall into media consulting, particularly on the television program, Killing Eve. 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!
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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50min
June 09, 2022 Carol Stanton Stands Up to the Challenge
South African champion Carol Stanton joins us to talk about competitiveness, stepping up your game, and bridge bingo. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Find Carol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carol.a.stanton.9

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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38min
June 02, 2022 David Caprera Marries Bridge and Life
American champion David Caprera joins us to talk about the dangers of discussing bridge while driving and his two-strikes policy when it comes to cheating. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Buy David's book 'Sleeping on the Couch' here or here or here or ... all proceeds to the USBF Junior Program.

Dave's top five favorite bridge books ...
1. "Adventures in Card Play." Ottlik. Simply the best bridge book ever.
2. "Expert Bridge Simplified". Not for everyone.
3. "Bridge for Dummies". I know that seems an odd choice but it is the book I recommend whenever someone asks for a good starting book. It is written by Kantar so it has his light and funny writing style.
4. "Bridge Odds for Practical Players". Particularly if you don't have the quantitative background for Rubens' book.
5. And of course, "Sleeping on the Couch".

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
May 26, 2022 Irene Baroni Goes All In on Bridge
Italian champion Irene Baroni joins us to talk about her relationship with poker and bridge, and how her first enemy became a great love. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Irene is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spewergirl/

Jocelyn's 8-4-1 hand!!!

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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37min
May 19, 2022 Mitch Dunitz Loves Bridge to Bits
American champion Mitch Dunitz joins us to talk about his passion for bridge and his quest to save the game. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

One of Mitch's many hats, Development Co-chair at the ACBL Educational Foundation: https://www.acbleducationalfoundation.org/page/trustees--staff-8.html

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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35min
May 12, 2022 Daniela von Arnim Finds Bridge a Piece of Cake
German champion Daniela von Arnim joins us to talk about stepping away from the game and coming back again, and putting yourself in the shoes of your opponents. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

A link explaining more about Daniela's use of the Queen ask bid during a RKC bidding sequence to find out about partner's suit length: https://www.d16acbl.org/Teaching_Material/Roman%20Key%20Card%20Blackwood.pdf

Rules for the German card game Skat: www.pagat.com/schafkopf/skat.html

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQs about Sorry, Partner:

How many episodes does Sorry, Partner have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.

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