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 interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game. If you’re looking to take your bridge obsession to new heights (or lows), then welcome to the table.
Disa Eythorsdottir Scores Disa-sive Victories at the Table/ReDeal
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 31:38
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Icelandic/American champion Hjordis "Disa" Eythorsdottir. Disa talks about her journey from store manager in Reykjavik to bridge champion and her passion for the constant challenges of the game. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
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English champion Harriet Cork joins us to talk about getting hooked on bridge in primary school, connecting with other junior players at bridge camp, and her bridge goals and ambitions. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
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Barry Rigal Loves to Talk, Just Not At the Table/ReDeal
Thursday, January 23, 2025 • Duration 34:50
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with English/American champion Barry Rigal. Barry talks to us about partnership compatibility, his thoughts on talking and not talking at the table, and the importance of good communication overall. Plus he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
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Egyptian champion Bernard Pascal talks about his love of conventions, how finding a bridge club when you're living abroad can make you feel at home, and about structural inequities in the bridge world between players from developed countries and those from emerging economies. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
English champion Susanna Gross joins us for Part 2 of her interview to discuss the value of tenacity at the table and how years of playing rubber bridge honed her judgment. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
Susanna recommends 'Card Play Technique' by Victor Mollo and Nico Gardener as one of her favourite bridge books. Find all of our recommended books HERE.
English champion Susanna Gross 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. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!
Susanna recommends 'Card Play Technique' by Victor Mollo and Nico Gardener as one of her favourite bridge books. Find all of our recommended books HERE.
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!
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Akiko Yanagisawa Will Play With You Once (You Know Who You Are)
Episode 43
Thursday, July 7, 2022 • Duration 34:09
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!
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!
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.
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Jeff Meckstroth, King of Bridge (Part 1)
Episode 41
Thursday, June 23, 2022 • Duration 36:34
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!
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.
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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!
These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com
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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!
These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com
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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!
These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com
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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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