Episodes

  • Sorry, Partner wins the Alan Truscott Memorial Award
    Jan 9 2026

    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.

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    1 min
  • Brad Moss, Bridge Mensch/ReDeal
    Jan 8 2026

    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 partner. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!


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    48 mins
  • Kibitzsode: The Power Outage and the Bridge Game That Could
    Dec 24 2025

    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 506. Find Kai on their YouTube channel and on Twitch.


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    18 mins
  • Christina Lund Madsen Loves Bridge Truly, Madly, Deeply/ReDeal
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode we revisit our conversation with Danish champion Christina Lund Madsen. Christina talks with us about passion and patience. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!


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    Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

    Find our recommended books HERE.

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    44 mins
  • Tihana Brkljacic Really Likes Two Diamonds (The Bid Couldn’t Please Her More)/ReDeal
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode we revisit our conversation with Croatian champion Tihana Brkljacic. Tihana chats with us about relaxation, defense mechanisms, and the elegance of simplicity. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!


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    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.

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    32 mins
  • Ben Thompson Is a True Bridge Ambassador
    Nov 20 2025

    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 World Bridge Federation, and what lies ahead for the global Bridge community. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!


    Find the BAMSA youth bridge survey HERE.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Nicola Bateman Plays the Cards, Not the People/ReDeal
    Nov 6 2025

    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 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.

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    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.

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    29 mins
  • Judith Duursma Digs a Gambling 3NT
    Oct 23 2025

    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 family and to pursue a career, only to return again eight years later and win a world championship. 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.

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    57 mins