Sorry, Partner

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 bridge at 14 after an upsetting experience at his second duplicate game, and explains why creating a welcoming environment has become such an important part of his approach to teaching and playing. He offers practical advice on handling an overcritical partner, resisting the urge to believe every postmortem you hear, and remembering that the person telling you what you did wrong may not actually be right. He also explains why berating a partner is not only unpleasant, but likely to make them play worse. And, as the series comes to a close, Catherine takes stock of what she has learned, reconsiders the comment that started all this, and asks what it means for the way she approaches bridge from here. Plus, other bridge players share some memorable encounters of their own. Thanks to: Kitty Muntz, Geoff Sadler, Victoria, David Adler and Joan Dziekanski. The Bridge Song at the end of the episode is by Ruvaan Malkani. Here are a few resources on keeping bridge enjoyable for everyone: World Bridge Federation: Laws of Duplicate Bridge Larry Cohen: 21 Rules of Being a Good Partner Karen Walker: Table Feel : A thoughtful look at the subtler side of behaviour at the bridge table. BridgeBum: Bridge Table Manners & Etiquette Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Catherine Harris. In episode 3, Australian bridge champion, Olympian and sports psychology author Kim Frazer joins Catherine to talk about confidence, self-talk and performing under pressure. They discuss playing against stronger opponents, learning to focus on what went right as well as what went wrong, setting realistic goals, dealing with disappointment, and what to do when somebody else’s judgment gets stuck in your head. Plus, other bridge players share some memorable encounters of their own. Thanks to Dick Kassar, Lucy Zhang, Barbara Raynor and James Southern. Kim is the author of Gaining the Mental Edge at Bridge . The book offers simple, practical techniques to improve your mental approach to the game, allowing you to enjoy your time at the bridge table even more. Here are a few resources on keeping bridge enjoyable for everyone: World Bridge Federation: Laws of Duplicate Bridge Larry Cohen: 21 Rules of Being a Good Partner Karen Walker: Table Feel : A thoughtful look at the subtler side of behaviour at the bridge table. BridgeBum: Bridge Table Manners & Etiquette Next week: American bridge legend, Larry Cohen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Catherine Harris. In episode two , English champion and psychotherapist Maggie Knottenbelt joins Catherine to talk about what happens when ego, judgment and self-doubt creep into the game. They discuss rudeness at the table, the fear of making mistakes, caring too much about what other players think — and how to find your way back to simply playing bridge. Plus, other bridge players share some memorable encounters of their own. Thanks to Jim Wallis, Mindy Fleder, Alan Davidson and Laura Ginnan. Here are a few resources on keeping bridge enjoyable for everyone: World Bridge Federation: Laws of Duplicate Bridge Larry Cohen: 21 Rules of Being a Good Partner Karen Walker: Table Feel : A thoughtful look at the subtler side of behaviour at the bridge table. BridgeBum: Bridge Table Manners & Etiquette Next week: Australian bridge champion, Olympic athlete and author of Gaining the Mental Edge at Bridge , Kim Frazer . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Catherine Harris. A few weeks ago, something was said at the bridge table that I couldn’t let go. I’ve experienced worse, so why couldn’t I shake it? In this first episode of Should I Play or Should I Go? , I talk to my longtime bridge teacher, Australian champion Andrew Mill, about confidence, criticism and the strange experience of trying to get better at something you love while becoming increasingly aware of how much you still have to learn. Plus, other bridge players share some memorable encounters of their own. Thanks to Daniel Lev, Nikki Hudak, Stephanie Culbertson, Lorraine Cable and Em Barbenel. Also, some time ago I wrote about taking bridge lessons with Andrew. You can read the article here: The Biker King of Contract Bridge Here are a few resources on keeping bridge enjoyable for everyone: World Bridge Federation: Laws of Duplicate Bridge Larry Cohen: 21 Rules of Being a Good Partner Karen Walker: Table Feel : A thoughtful look at the subtler side of behaviour at the bridge table. BridgeBum: Bridge Table Manners & Etiquette Next week: English bridge champion and psychotherapist Maggie Knottenbelt. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER , we revisit our conversation with American champion Lisa Berkowitz. Lisa talks with us about multitasking, knowing your system, and keeping cool under pressure. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! BE PART OF THE FUN ... Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! BE PART OF THE FUN ... Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER , we revisit our conversation with Australian champion Giselle Mundell. Giselle talks about passion, ambition, and having fun. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! BE PART OF THE FUN ... Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER , we revisit our conversation with Scottish/American champion Michael Rosenberg. Michael discusses loyalty, maintaining concentration, and the many ways that bridge mirrors life. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! BE PART OF THE FUN ... Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER , we revisit our conversation with American/Polish champion Cathy Baldysz. Cathy discusses 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! BE PART OF THE FUN ... Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with his many other interests. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Adam's "interesting hands" on our Instagram Listen to Catherine's new podcast, Pod, Actually , a podcast about people's favourite podcasts . Link here: https://pod.link/1877410393 SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Find all our recommended books HERE . -Take a look at our INSTAGRAM posts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 compete. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of fulfilling your potential. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 balance her busy, busy life. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! Find Jaz's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazPlaysBridge SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Find all our recommended books HERE . -Take a look at our INSTAGRAM posts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we revisit our conversation with American champion David Berkowitz. David talks with us about 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! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 learning from your mistakes. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we revisit our conversation with Pakistani/British champion Zia Mahmood. Zia talks with us about table feel, family life, and bucking expectations. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! See footage of Finn's fateful hand from the 2022 Soloway knockout (at 3.55.48): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjfAleUZ-Jw Listen to Catherine's new podcast, Pod, Actually , a podcast about people's favourite podcasts . Link here: https://pod.link/1877410393 SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Find all our recommended books HERE . -Take a look at our INSTAGRAM posts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 her experience at the very top of the game. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz! 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. Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM . Find our recommended books HERE . Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for developing players. But first, we kibitz! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON . Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks. BE PART OF THE FUN ... -Join our MAILING LIST . We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information. -Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com . These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com Find all our recommended books HERE . -Take a look at our INSTAGRAM posts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 New York Times, and was an IBPA Executive member, serving as its president from 1981 to 1985. The Alan Truscott Memorial Award is presented periodically to an individual or organisation that, in the opinion of the IBPA Executive, has done something in the world of bridge that Alan would have approved of and appreciated. Thank you to the IBPA for this recognition. This honour reflects the generosity of our guests, the loyalty of our listeners, and the global bridge community that has welcomed the show so warmly since its launch. What began as a conversation between two bridge partners has grown into a program heard in more than 170 countries, and we’re deeply grateful for that support. Thank you to everyone who listens, shares the show, writes to us, and champions thoughtful, independent audio. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.