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An award winning podcast about bridge (the card game) and all things interesting to bridge players, presented by bridge partners and besties, Catherine Harris and Jocelyn Startz. Each episode we interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game. If you’re looking to take your bridge obsession to new... more

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American champion Chip Martel joins us to talk about bridge, life, and love and the ways they intertwine. Plus, he shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with English/Scottish champion Samantha Punch. Samantha talks with us about when hobbies become passions and the role of empathy in partnership dynamics. Plus, she shares her top tip for ... more

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with American champion Joe Grue. Joe talks with us about managing different partnership styles, ritual, superstition, and the wisdom that comes with experience. Plus, he shares his top ti... more

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 creati... more

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Recent Guests

Chip Martel
Eight-time world champion, 38-time national champion, ACBL Hall of Famer, and computer science professor emeritus
University of California, Davis
Episode: Chip Martel Professes His Love of Bridge
Samantha Punch
English-Scottish bridge champion; sociologist; founder of BAMSA (Bridge, A Mindsport for All)
BAMSA; Scottish/English bridge teams
Episode: Samantha Punch Pulls No Punches/ReDeal
Joe Grue
American champion and world grand master
Bridge player, multiple major titles
Episode: Joe Grue Doesn’t Let the Grass Grow Under His Feet/ReDeal
Larry Cohen
American bridge legend, 25-time national champion, world champion, Hall of Fame member; popularized Law of Total Tricks
Bridge community (author/teacher)
Episode: Larry Cohen on Partners, Postmortems and Playing Nice
Kim Frazer
Australian bridge champion, Olympic athlete, author of Gaining the Mental Edge at Bridge
Author and coach
Episode: Kim Frazer on Confidence, Competition and the Voice in Your Head
Maggie Knottenbelt
English Champion and psychotherapist
Bridge Champion; Psychotherapist
Episode: Maggie Knottenbelt on Ego, Judgment and Just Playing Bridge
Andrew Mill
Bridge teacher, English champion and counseling psychotherapist
Bridge education and therapy
Episode: Andrew Mill on Mistakes, Progress and Other Inconveniences
Kim Fraser
Australian champion, Olympic athlete and mental performance expert
Sports performance coaching
Episode: Andrew Mill on Mistakes, Progress and Other Inconveniences
Lisa Berkowitz
American champion bridge player with 17 national titles, World Team Championships participant
American bridge champion
Episode: Lisa Berkowitz Keeps Her Cool/ReDeal

Hosts

Catherine Harris
Co-host of Sorry Partner
Jocelyn Startz
Co-host of Sorry Partner

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 184 ratings
  • Making the game come alive

    Catherine and Jocelyn make the game accessible and fun and there’s enough substance in their largely unscripted show for players of all ages!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dashaw501
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Well Worth the Time!

    If you enjoy bridge analysis, off-color stories, and/or peeking inside the minds of top players (both in terms of bridge play and their perspectives on the human experience), this podcast is for you! Be sure to listen only in spaces where your bursting out laughing won’t cause a disruption.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Bribitzer-Stull
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining and educational

    Jocelyn and Catherine are superb company, and I learn something from the guests and the hosts every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HHYCgolfer
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite bridge podcast

    Ensured great time while listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinblom
    Sweden4 years ago
  • Binge listener

    I found Sorry Partner a few months ago and just can’t stop listening. If you are a bridge player then this is your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophieAshton
    Australia4 years ago

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Great mix of humor, hands, and human stories from players.
Excellent bridge-focused content that's both educational and entertaining.
Hosts provide approachable, warm conversation with world-class guests.

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#168
Australia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#79
Ireland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#226
United Arab Emirates/Leisure

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Chip Martel Professes His Love of Bridge
Q: What's the best bridge tip or advice that you've ever been given?
Before adding a convention, both partners should be comfortable with it, discuss when it applies and what happens after interference or a double, review continuations, and practice it before a major tournament.
Chip Martel Professes His Love of Bridge
Q: What do you love most about Bridge?
Martel enjoys both the technical puzzle-solving and the friendships he has built with players around the country and the world.
Samantha Punch Pulls No Punches/ReDeal
Q: How did you progress from club play to national level and beyond?
Early struggles were balanced by persistence, mentorship, and deliberately playing with stronger players to push beyond her comfort zone and accelerate growth.
Samantha Punch Pulls No Punches/ReDeal
Q: What was it about the game that appealed to you right off the bat?
She was drawn to its problem-solving nature, the variety of hands, and the potential to continually learn and improve, which made bridge deeply engaging from the start.
Maggie Knottenbelt on Ego, Judgment and Just Playing Bridge
Q: So tell me, why do you play bridge?
The guest reflects that bridge is a lifelong passion tied to mental rigor, social connection, and personal growth; she also notes sunk costs and the joy of learning, even when facing plateaus or tough days.

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A lively, expert-forward podcast centered on bridge, featuring in-depth conversations with world-class players, mentors, and top competitors. Episodes blend hands-on technique, strategic philosophy, and candid personal stories to illuminate partnerships, bidding systems, and the mental game, all delivered with warm banter between two long-time hosts. Listeners get practical tips, behind-the-scenes tournament life, and entertaining anecdotes that demystify high-level play while celebrating the human side of bridge. Notable strengths include regular appearances by celebrated champions, a coaching-informed approach to improving play, and a welcoming, humorous vibe that makes complex concepts approachable for players at all levels.

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