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 elite competition in New York City. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Also, 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 vote for us (and in each category). You can find the links here:

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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 developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Christian's "interesting" hand.

FYI 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 vote for us (and in each category). You can find the links here:

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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 vote for us (and in each category):

• VOTE  for us as Best Equality & Social Impact Podcast 
• VOTE for us as Best Fantasy, Betting & Gaming Podcast
• VOTE for us as Best Sports Comedy Podcast

Voting is free and is open until January 13. Your support is very much appreciated!. Thank you!

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Australian champion Nabil Edgtton joins us to talk about ethics, routine, and creative disruption. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

See Nabil on the new poker show, High Stakes Heroes.

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American champion Patty Tucker joins us to talk about tradition versus innovation, the warmth of the bridge community, and JumpStart Bridge--her initiative to get bridge into schools. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Get involved with JumpStart Bridge at https://www.jumpstartbridge.org/

Learn more about Patty at www.bridgewithpatty.com

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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 problems it creates for her opponents. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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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 engaging for EVERYONE, and so we are delighted to have this opportunity to share our love of the game, the ultimate mind sport.

We would like to thank Jayde and Olivia, our production assistants, for all their hard work. And all of our fabulous guests and everyone who has gotten behind the show in countless ways. And thank you to our wonderful listeners, who inspire us every day.

Mostly however, we would like to thank the people who voted for us. Your support means everything.

Help us grow. Please support the show.

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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 tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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American champion Kate McCallum joins us to talk about learning to focus and taking time to think. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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Sorry, Partner has been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards! This is a “peoples’ choice” award, so we are dropping into your feed today to ask you to please VOTE for us, if you haven't had a chance to do so already. Sorry, Partner is listed in the “SPORTS” category. The program with the most votes in each category will win. You can find the voting link HERE. Voting is free and is open until October 1. Your support is much appreciated! Thank you very much!!

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American champion James Holzhauer joins us to talk about rubber bridge versus duplicate bridge, how children’s books are the ultimate knowledge hack, and his thoughts on tackling bridge’s PR problem. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Sorry, Partner has been nominated in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards! This is a “peoples’ choice” award, so please VOTE for us. Sorry, Partner is listed in the “SPORTS” category. Voting closes on October 1. Thank you!!

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

Find all our recommended books HERE.

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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 to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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