Sorry, Partner

Norwegian champion Boye Brogeland reveals his strategy for getting in the mood (for bridge), talks about the imperative to do what's right, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Boye's BridgeWinners profile: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/boye-brogeland

Boye is the Editor of Bridge in Norway

Watch this doco about Boye ... https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thesheriffofbridge

Boye's 'winning bridge' songs:

#1 Shine On (James Blunt)

#2 Nordnorsk julesalme (performed by Maria Haukaas Mittet & Oslo Gospel Choir)

#3 When we were young (Adele)#4 All these things that I’ve done (The Killers)

#5 Lonely (Maria Petra)

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Canadian champion Kismet Fung discusses the joy of problem-solving, matters of playing style and the importance of having fun, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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American champion Larry Cohen surveys the arc of his career, from being a youngster too small to hold all the cards, to international recognition as one of the most influential people in the game, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

[KIBITZ UPDATE: heart attack patient recovered, 6NT made!]

Click here for Larry's website.

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Israeli champion Adi Asulin joins us to talk about how she focuses her energy, the importance of encouraging your partner, and her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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Icelandic/American champion Hjordis "Disa" Eythorsdottir talks about her journey from store manager in Reykjavik to bridge champion, her passion for the constant challenges of the game, and her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 

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American champion Mel Colchamiro discusses taking time out from bridge to raise a family, the argument for consistency, and his top tips for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Read more about Mel Colchamiro at Bridgewinners.com

Find our recommended books HERE.

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

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

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

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Indian champion Kiran Nadar is a multitasker of the first order. She joins us to discuss representing India at bridge tournaments around the world, and the interplay between that and her roles as a philanthropist and museum founder, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

The HCL International Bridge Championship is held every year in New Delhi, India.

Learn more about the Shiv Nadar Foundation.

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is the first private, modern and contemporary art museum in India.

Find our recommended books HERE.

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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.

-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

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

PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...

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Australian champion Andrew Mill drops in to talk about context, the importance of practicing what we're not good at, and smoking bans. As well as shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 

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English champion Heather Dhondy talks with us about her meteoric rise from kitchen bridge player to world champion, and her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Here's a link to Heather's English Bridge Union biography.

And Facebook.

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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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English/American champion Barry Rigal joins us to discuss partnership compatibility, talking at the table, and his top tip for developing players. And speaking of table talk, we kibitz about cursing at the bridge club, and dip into listener mail. 

Read some of Barry's articles via his profile on BridgeWinners.com

Find our recommended books HERE.

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

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

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-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.

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