Sorry, Partner

American champion Lisa Berkowitz joins us to talk about multitasking, knowing your system, and keeping cool under pressure. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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French champion Thomas Bessis joins us to talk about bridge life and family life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Find Thomas on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/thomas-bessis/

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Australian champion Giselle Mundell joins us to talk about passion, ambition, and having fun. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Find Giselle on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/giselle-mundell/

Giselle's very famous bridge-playing relatives ...

Mary Paul: Canadian Bridge Federation Hall of Fame inductee

Rixi Markus: Austrian/English superstar

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Scottish/American champion Michael Rosenberg joins us to discuss loyalty, maintaining concentration, and the many ways that bridge mirrors life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Find Michael on Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/michael-rosenberg/

Find our recommended books HERE.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!!

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BE PART OF THE FUN ...

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

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

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

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

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American/Polish champion Cathy Baldysz joins us to discuss the Polish bridge community, her thoughts on playing with the Objectivity Team, and her enjoyment of Polish bridge lingo. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Cathy mentions this book by Danny Roth:

Don't Be Fooled! Countering Deception at Bridge

How to play ‘Carrot in the Box’

Wingspan board game

Some of Cathy's favorite Polish bridge expressions and slang:

• Czapa = hat (when a contract is cold)
• Noga = leg (said after someone goes down one in a contract)
• Rolować = roll something over (when you go down in a contract you should have made)
• Trzy buły = 3 bread rolls (3NT)
• Klient = client (derogatory reference to someone you think plays badly)
• Jeleń = deer (derogatory reference to someone you think plays badly)
• Cymbał = cymbal (like in a band) (derogatory reference to someone you think plays badly)

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BE PART OF THE FUN ...

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

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

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

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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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American champion Bob Hamman joins us to talk about pacing yourself, drawing inferences, and the desire to compete. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Bob Hamman's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/bob-hamman/

Find our recommended books HERE.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!!

-Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks.

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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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Swedish champion Ida Gronkvist joins us to discuss equal playing fields, transfer bids, and the pleasure of fulfilling your potential. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Ida Gronkvist's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/ida-gronkvist/

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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American champion David Berkowitz joins us to discuss the evolution of his partnership skills and cleaving to what you know. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

David Berkowitz's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/david-berkowitz/

Find our recommended books HERE.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!!

-Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks.

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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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Swedish/American champion Sandra Rimstedt joins us to discuss holding your own at the table and learning from your mistakes. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Sandra Rimstedt's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/sandra-rimstedt/

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SUPPORT THE SHOW!!

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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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Pakistani/American champion Zia Mahmood joins us for a discussion about table-feel, family life, and bucking expectations. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Zia Mahmood's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/zia-mahmood-2-k3igg0m0g0/

For when dining with the Shah of Iran's sister--a recipe for Ghormeh Sabzi.

Find our recommended books HERE.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!!

-Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks.

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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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