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Sorry, Partner
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.
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Episodes
Sorry, PartnerChip Martel Professes His Love of Bridge
American champion Chip Martel joins us to talk about bridge, life, and love and the ways they intertwine. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players…
Sorry, PartnerSamantha Punch Pulls No Punches/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with English/Scottish champion Samantha Punch. Samantha talks with us about when hobbies become…
Sorry, PartnerJoe Grue Doesn’t Let the Grass Grow Under His Feet/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with American champion Joe Grue. Joe talks with us about managing different partnership styles…
Sorry, PartnerLarry Cohen on Partners, Postmortems and Playing Nice
In the final episode of Should I Play or Should I Go?, Catherine talks with bridge legend, teacher and author Larry Cohen. Larry recalls almost giving up…
Sorry, PartnerKim Frazer on Confidence, Competition and the Voice in Your Head
Should I Play or Should I Go? is a four-part mini-series about rudeness, rejection and confidence at the bridge table, created, produced and hosted by…
Sorry, PartnerMaggie Knottenbelt on Ego, Judgment and Just Playing Bridge
Should I Play or Should I Go? is a four-part mini-series about rudeness, rejection and confidence at the bridge table, created, produced and hosted by…
Sorry, PartnerAndrew Mill on Mistakes, Progress and Other Inconveniences
Should I Play or Should I Go? is a four-part mini-series about rudeness, rejection and confidence at the bridge table, created, produced and hosted by…
Sorry, PartnerLisa Berkowitz Keeps Her Cool/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with American champion Lisa Berkowitz. Lisa talks with us about multitasking, knowing your…
Sorry, PartnerThomas Bessis Cultivates the Best of all Possible Bridge Worlds/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with French champion Thomas Bessis. Thomas joins us to talk about bridge life and family life…
Sorry, PartnerGiselle Mundell Doesn’t Miss a Beat/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with Australian champion Giselle Mundell. Giselle talks about passion, ambition, and having fun…
Sorry, PartnerMichael Rosenberg Knocks the Ace Right out of the Park/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with Scottish/American champion Michael Rosenberg. Michael discusses loyalty, maintaining…
Sorry, PartnerCathy Baldysz Polishes her Game to a Champion Finish/ReDeal
In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with American/Polish champion Cathy Baldysz. Cathy discusses the Polish bridge community, her…
Sorry, PartnerAdam Kaplan, The Young Old Soul of Bridge
American champion Adam Kaplan joins us to talk about his bridge/cruise ship origin story (the Vanderbilt’s can’t have all the fun), and how he balances bridge…
Sorry, PartnerThe Great Bob Hamman/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Bob Hamman. Bob talks with us about pacing yourself, drawing inferences, and the desire to…
Sorry, PartnerIda Gronkvist Keeps Her Eyes On The Prize/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Swedish champion Ida Gronkvist. Ida talks with us about equal playing fields, transfer bids, and the pleasure…
Sorry, PartnerJazlene Ong's Got It All Going On
On today's program, Singaporean champion Jazlene Ong joins us to talk about getting started in bridge, her number one bridge rule, and how she manages to…
Sorry, PartnerDavid Berkowitz Is Rooting For You/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion David Berkowitz. David talks with us about the evolution of his partnership skills and…
Sorry, PartnerSandra Rimstedt Plays to Win/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Swedish/American champion Sandra Rimstedt. Sandra talks with us about holding your own at the table and…
Sorry, PartnerZia!/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Pakistani/British champion Zia Mahmood. Zia talks with us about table feel, family life, and bucking…
Sorry, PartnerFinn Kolesnik Is Cool, Calm and Collected
American champion Finn Kolesnik joins us to talk about being part of a bridge-playing family, developing new partnerships, and his bridge goals. Plus, he…
Sorry, PartnerKerri Sanborn Views Life from the Top of Her Game/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Kerri Sanborn. Kerri talks with us about graduating from Hearts and Pinochle to Bridge, and…
Sorry, PartnerMaggie Knottenbelt Notches Up Another Win
English champion Maggie Knottenbelt joins us to talk about physics and psychology and how they relate to her passion for bridge. Plus, she shares her top tip…
Sorry, PartnerSorry, Partner wins the Alan Truscott Memorial Award
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has won the IBPA Alan Truscott Memorial Award. Alan Truscott was the long-time bridge editor of The…
Sorry, PartnerBrad Moss, Bridge Mensch/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Brad Moss. Brad talks with us about growing up and the importance of respecting your…
Sorry, PartnerKibitzsode: The Power Outage and the Bridge Game That Could
Director extraordinaire, Kai Eckert, shares the story of the December 20 San Francisco power outage and its dramatic effect on the monthly unit game for Unit…
Sorry, PartnerChristina Lund Madsen Loves Bridge Truly, Madly, Deeply/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Danish champion Christina Lund Madsen. Christina talks with us about passion and patience. Plus, she shares…
Sorry, PartnerTihana Brkljacic Really Likes Two Diamonds (The Bid Couldn’t Please Her More)/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Croatian champion Tihana Brkljacic. Tihana chats with us about relaxation, defense mechanisms, and the…
Sorry, PartnerBen Thompson Is a True Bridge Ambassador
Australian champion and Vice President of the World Bridge Federation, Ben Thompson, joins us to talk about what he loves about Bridge, what's cooking at the…
Sorry, PartnerNicola Bateman Plays the Cards, Not the People/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with South African champion Nicola Bateman. Nicola chats with us about stamina and the value of civility. Plus, she…
Sorry, PartnerJudith Duursma Digs a Gambling 3NT
Dutch champion Judith Duursma joins us to talk about competitiveness, the social aspects of bridge, and what it is like to step away from the game to raise a…
Sorry, PartnerCiaran Coyne Cracks the Bridge Card Code/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Irish champion Ciaran Coyne. Ciaran talks to us about the role of serendipity in his bridge journey and the…
Sorry, PartnerFredrik Nystrom Plays Up a Storm
Swedish champion Fredrik Nystrom joins us to talk about timing, temperament, and family life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we…
Sorry, PartnerSusan Humphries Bridges the Ditch/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with New Zealand/Australian champion Susan Humphries. Susan talks to us about the importance of mentors in her…
Sorry, PartnerBoye Brogeland Crusades for Ethics ... and the Mandarin Kitchen Splinter/ReDeal
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Norwegian champion Boye Brogeland. Boye talks to us about getting in the mood for bridge and the imperative…
Sorry, PartnerBonus audio--Bridge Blues: Stay or Go
Bridge Blues: Stay or Go was written and performed by Nirup Malkani. You can find more of their songs on Spotify. LYRICS--Bridge Blues: Stay or Go I’m giving…
Sorry, PartnerKismet Fung Fulfills Her Bridge Destiny/ReDeal
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Canadian champion Kismet Fung. Kismet discusses the joy of problem-solving, matters of playing style, and the…
Sorry, PartnerMatt Brown Plays With Heart
New Zealand champion Matt Brown joins us to talk about false carding, creating opportunities at the table, and getting to the level where you know what your…
Sorry, PartnerLarry Cohen is an Open Book/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Larry Cohen. Larry talks to us about the arc of his career, from being a youngster too small…
Sorry, PartnerAndy Hung Hangs Out and Talks Bridge
Australian champion Andy Hung joins us to talk about the pros and cons of having an excellent memory, giving loud versus murky signals, and making time to…
Sorry, PartnerDisa Eythorsdottir Scores Disa-sive Victories at the Table/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Icelandic/American champion Hjordis "Disa" Eythorsdottir. Disa talks about her journey from store manager in…
Sorry, PartnerHarriet Cork Pops In to Talk Bridge
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…
Sorry, PartnerMel Colchamiro Rules!/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion Mel Colchamiro. Mel talks about taking time out from bridge to raise a family and the…
Sorry, PartnerJoel Wooldridge Is a Mammoth Bridge Talent
American champion Joel Wooldridge joins us to talk about psychology and deception, and letting loose at foosball. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing…
Sorry, PartnerKiran Nadar Is Formidable/ReDeal
In this episode we revisit our conversation with Indian champion Kiran Nadar. Kiran talks about representing India at bridge tournaments around the world, and…
Sorry, PartnerDana Tal Tells Tal Tales About Bridge
Israeli champion Dana Tal joins us to talk about adapting her game to be more aggressive, the critical role of a bridge coach, and the joy of playing with her…
Sorry, PartnerAndrew Mill Is a Tough Opponent/ReDeal
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Australian champion Andrew Mill. Andrew talks to us about context, practicing what you're not good at, and…
Sorry, PartnerSanna Clementsson Shows Her Opponents No Mercy
Swedish champion Sanna Clementsson joins us to talk about what makes bridge beautiful and how she got completely hooked on the game. Plus, she shares her top…
Sorry, PartnerHeather Dhondy Keeps Calm and Carries On/ReDeal
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with English champion Heather Dhondy. Heather talks to us about her meteoric rise from kitchen bridge player to…
Sorry, PartnerRalph Katz Is the Cat's Pajamas
American champion Ralph Katz joins us to talk about his excellent teammates, why long dinners at tournaments are a liability, and the pleasure of peanut butter…
Sorry, PartnerBarry Rigal Loves to Talk, Just Not At the Table/ReDeal
In this episode, we revisit our conversation with English/American champion Barry Rigal. Barry talks to us about partnership compatibility, his thoughts on…
Sorry, PartnerJohn Kranyak, Bridge Crackerjack
American champion John Kranyak joins us to talk about bridge gamesmanship, trusting his hunches, and not overdoing system agreements. Plus, he shares his top…
Sorry, PartnerPlease vote for Sorry, Partner -- we have been shortlisted for 3 international Sports Podcast Awards!
We are absolutely thrilled that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for THREE international Sports Podcast Awards. The shortlists were chosen by industry…
Sorry, PartnerGiorgia Botta on La Dolce Vita and the Blame Game/ReDeal
We revisit our very first episode with Italian champion Giorgia Botta. Giorgia joins us to talk about life as an Italian Junior champion and her transition to…
Sorry, PartnerChristian Bakke Doesn't Hold Back
Norwegian champion Christian Bakke joins us to talk about his bridge goals, his bridge memories, and his bridge heroes. Plus, he shares his top tip for…
Sorry, PartnerSorry, Partner has been shortlisted for 3 international Sports Podcast Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has been shortlisted for THREE international Sports Podcast Awards. So once again we are asking you to please…
Sorry, PartnerNabil Edgtton Plays Bridge Close to the Edge
Australian champion Nabil Edgtton joins us to talk about ethics, routine, and creative disruption. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But…
Sorry, PartnerPatty Tucker, Bridge Jump Starter
American champion Patty Tucker joins us to talk about tradition versus innovation, the warmth of the bridge community, and JumpStart Bridge--her initiative to…
Sorry, PartnerElla Jacob Jazzes Up the Game
Australian champion Ella Jacob (“the female Zia,” as hailed by Kate McCallum) joins us to talk about the perks of being aggressive at the table and the…
Sorry, PartnerWe have won a Women in Podcasting award!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sorry, Partner has won a Women in Podcasting award in the “SPORTS” category. Our mission is to make bridge fun and…
Sorry, PartnerNicolai Heiberg-Evenstad Doubles and Prays
Norwegian champion Nicolai Heiberg-Evenstad joins us to talk about how he got started playing bridge and what he loves about the game. Plus, he shares his top…