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Leveling Up

Adam Parrish
Bridge
Card Play
Junior Training Program
Tournament Preparation
Bidding Strategies
Poker
Bob Hamman
World Championship
USBF
Stamina Training
Life Masters
Football
Byron Greenberg
Ernie Busby
Mental Preparation
Blueberries
Fitness
Mentoring
Cheating In Bridge
Livebridge

Adam Parrish is exploring how one gets better at bridge and advances to the next level—be that from intermediate to advanced or expert to world class. Adam is an expert player himself—a national champion and a Master Teacher—but he's looking to get to the next level, and devoting the year to figuring out what that takes. Adam will be talking to world-class bridge players about how they got to wher... more

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Joyjit Sensarma is a coach to many high-level partnerships. He was the coach of the USA Seniors teams that won the world championship in 2024 and finished third in 2025. He has also coached the Indian and Irish national teams.

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Gonzolo Goded started playing on Spain’s junior team in 1996 and joined the open team in 2008. He studied computer science and worked as a programmer before he became a full-time pro. He is currently working on the Bridge Owl system, which uses camer... more

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Sjoert Brink is one of the top players in the world. Together with his partner Bas Drijver, he has won the Bermuda Bowl three times—once for the Netherlands (2011) and twice for Switzerland (2021 and 2023)—and the Open Olympiad for the Netherlands (2... more

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Kim Frazer was an international rifle shooter who represented Australia at all levels of competition over a 28-year period from 1978 to 2006. She competed at the Olympic Games in Athens as well as 4 World Championships, 4 Commonwealth Games, winning ... more

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Gonzalo Goded
Bridge player and innovator behind the Bridge Owl project
Episode: Gonzolo Goded
Sjoert Brink
Professional bridge player and Dutch champion
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Episode: Sjoert Brink
Kim Frazer
Author and competitive bridge player
Episode: Kim Frazer
Alan Shillitoe
Junior bridge coach from the UK, engaged in the development and training of young bridge players
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Episode: Alan Shillitoe
Gavin Wolpert
Bridge enthusiast and professional player
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Episode: Gavin Wolpert
Emanuel Unge
Founder of Cuebids
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Daniel Koval Gullberg
Co-founder of Cuebids
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Episode: The Cuebids Guys
Bill Neumann
IT architect and bridge enthusiast who recently returned to competitive play after decades away.
Episode: Bill Neumann
Ida Grönkvist
A bridge player from Sweden, involved in high-level competitions and a lawyer by profession.
Episode: Ida Grönkvist

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Adam Parrish
An expert bridge player and national champion turned teacher, Adam Parrish explores advanced strategies and personal narratives related to the game to aid players in their own journeys of skill enhancement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • World Class

    Adam is a superb writer, whose three books should be a part of any bridge players library. He is a patient and thoughtful teacher who earns respect without ever suggesting he deserves it. I am so excited to have this podcast as a resource as I also attempt to Level Up.

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The podcast serves as a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced players looking to enhance their game through personal stories and strategies.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful approach to teaching bridge and the expert insights shared by the host and guests.

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#250
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#16
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#169
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#222
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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Apple Podcasts
#228
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Gonzolo Goded
Q: What does your preparation look like for big events?
We try to get training sessions and focus on bidding together.
Gonzolo Goded
Q: How did you learn Bridge?
I started when I was young and learned the bidding on the way in the car.
Sjoert Brink
Q: Does it come up enough to be useful?
You should be able to remember everything with your grids, especially in professional play.
Sjoert Brink
Q: Do you remember a time when you were like, oh, I might actually be really good at this game? Was there like a moment for you?
When I turned 14 or 15, I became a Dutch champion together with my brother, and I thought, wow, this is me, a Dutch champion.
Kim Frazer
Q: How do you find someone who's willing to train as hard as you?
It's challenging because many people have other commitments, and finding a partner who is open to adapting their system is crucial.

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Focusing on the journey of skill enhancement, this podcast illuminates the world of bridge by exploring the aspirations and methods necessary for advancement from various levels within the game—from intermediate players striving for mastery to world-class competitors. Each episode features interviews with both elite bridge players and non-experts, sharing stories, experiences, and strategies that can aid listeners in their own pursuits to elevate their bridge skills. Unique in its approach, the podcast not only covers technical gameplay insights but delves into psychological and emotional aspects of competition, making it a multifaceted resource for anyone looking to improve their game.

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2. Sjoert Brink
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6. Emanuel Unge
7. Daniel Koval Gullberg
8. Bill Neumann

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