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Leveling Up

Adam Parrish
Bridge
Card Play
Bridge Owl
Junior Training Program
Tournament Preparation
Mental Preparation
Junior Coaching
World Championship
Bidding Strategies
Poker
Bob Hamman
Subconscious Mind
USBF
Stamina Training
Football
Life Masters
Byron Greenberg
Ernie Busby
Fitness
Blueberries

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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Marc Smith was a member of the Great Britain team that won the Junior Teams at the European Union Championships in 1985. Marc has won most of England’s national events at some point in the past 40+ years, most recently picking up the Premier Grand Ma... more

Rob Barrington is a professional player, teacher, and one of the more recognizable personalities in the modern bridge world. His online content reaches a global audience where just his YouTube channel has over 6 million views! Based in South Florida ... more

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John Kranyak is a professional bridge player and world champion originally from Cleveland, Ohio, currently living in Tucson, Arizona. He is married to fellow bridge player, Dr. Allison Kranyak. Together they have a baby girl Lyla. In his spare time J... more

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Maya attended her first NABC in 2022, and the next year took 2nd place in GNT Cs, won the 20-50 Mini-McKenney, and started teaching beginners with a novel strategy aimed at youngish working professionals. Since then, she's made Day 2 of a bunch of NA... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Barrington
Bridge player and teacher featured in the interview
Bridge community / New York circuit
Episode: Rob Barrington
John Kranyak
Professional bridge player, world-class competitor
Bridge player, U.S. national/World competitor
Episode: John Kranyak
Maya Jonas-Silver
Bridge player and teacher
Independent/Bridge community
Episode: Maya Jonas-Silver
Raj Shourie
Bridge player who won the USA team trials and studied under Gavin Wolpert
Bridge player
Episode: Raj Shourie
Danny Miles
Canadian bridge player and mentor; competed at high levels and involved in junior programs
Canadian Bridge Federation (in context)
Episode: Danny Miles
Adam Grossack
World-class bridge player and national champion, Master Teacher
Episode: Adam Grossack
Bill Bailey
Bridge player and Deep Finesse creator
Deep Finesse / Bridge community
Episode: Bill Bailey
Owen Lien
Bridge player, Grand Life Master, world-class competitor
Episode: Owen Lien
Kai Eckert
Bridge player and online content creator
Independent/Bridge community
Episode: Kai Eckert

Host

Adam Parrish
Host of Leveling Up; guide and interviewer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sacked again
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality discussions with a focus on growth and mentorship in bridge.
A thoughtful deep-dive into bridge technique and mindset, great for players aiming to Level Up.
Strong emphasis on community-building and coaching that helps grow the game.
Guests bring practical, experience-based insights you can apply at the table.

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#140
Canada/Leisure/Games
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#228
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Apple Podcasts
#35
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Apple Podcasts
#38
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Apple Podcasts
#72
India/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#76
Israel/Leisure/Games

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Maya Jonas-Silver
Q: What is Maya's teaching philosophy for new bridge players?
Her approach centers on making the first few sessions playful and practical, then gradually increasing complexity while ensuring students can actually go home and play, shuffle a deck, and apply what they learned in real games.
Maya Jonas-Silver
Q: How did Maya first get into teaching bridge?
After a Chicago Nationals run and a serendipitous extension of the trip, she and Yoko Sobel launched the School of Bridge, combining her beginner-teaching experience with Yoko's expertise to create a structured, 10-week program that ends with students being able to play bridge.
Danny Miles
Q: Do you have a regular Canadian partnership, these things?
Danny describes having multiple regular partners for nationals and club play, and discusses how partnerships evolve with different partners and events.
Danny Miles
Q: How many teams do you typically get in the open?
The open typically attracts 15 to 20 teams, with a mix of competitive contenders, a solid middle core, and some teams with slim playoff prospects.
Danny Miles
Q: What time of year is the Toronto Regional?
The Toronto Regional has traditionally been scheduled during Easter week, taking advantage of lower hotel rates and quieter hotel periods.

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What is Leveling Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical pathing to higher levels of bridge, from improving routines and mindset to mastering advanced bidding and partnership dynamics. Guests include world-class players, top coaches, and tech innovators who share concrete practices, training regimes, and personal stories about balancing careers, family, and high-level competition. The conversations often center on deliberate practice, mentorship, and strategies that help players grow from intermediate to expert levels, with occasional forays into running programs, growing communities, and leveraging technology to improve the game. A notable strength is the blend of technical insight with human stories, giving listeners actionable takeaways and inspiration for sustai... more

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Recent guests on Leveling Up include:

1. Rob Barrington
2. John Kranyak
3. Maya Jonas-Silver
4. Raj Shourie
5. Danny Miles
6. Adam Grossack
7. Bill Bailey
8. Owen Lien

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