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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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Latest Episodes

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

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
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
Thomas Bessis
French champion bridge player, world-level competitor
French bridge community, international competitor
Episode: Thomas Bessis Cultivates the Best of all Possible Bridge Worlds/ReDeal
Giselle Mundell
Australian bridge champion, international competitor
Australian bridge scene
Episode: Giselle Mundell Doesn’t Miss a Beat/ReDeal
Michael Rosenberg
Scottish-American bridge champion, world champion, mentor for USBF junior program
Bridge, United States/Scotland
Episode: Michael Rosenberg Knocks the Ace Right out of the Park/ReDeal
Cathy Baldysz
American-Polish bridge champion; plays for the Polish National Women's Team
Polish Bridge Union; Objectivity Team
Episode: Cathy Baldysz Polishes her Game to a Champion Finish/ReDeal
Adam Kaplan
American champion, bridge player
Episode: Adam Kaplan, The Young Old Soul of Bridge

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 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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#147
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#156
Canada/Leisure
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#108
Israel/Leisure
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#127
Ireland/Leisure
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#136
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#231
New Zealand/Leisure

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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.
Andrew Mill on Mistakes, Progress and Other Inconveniences
Q: Has anyone ever been rude to you at the table?
Yes, several times, including a director warning after a direct insult; such incidents can be shocking, but they also highlight the need for boundaries and management of emotional responses while continuing to play.
Giselle Mundell Doesn’t Miss a Beat/ReDeal
Q: What is your favorite hand recently and why?
She talks through a plus 1400 board and how the double from partner created an advantageous situation, illustrating the blend of luck and sound play.
Thomas Bessis Cultivates the Best of all Possible Bridge Worlds/ReDeal
Q: What is your greatest strength at the table?
He emphasizes unwavering focus and intense concentration, often giving his best when the stakes are high, while acknowledging room for improvement in partnerships and temperament.
Thomas Bessis Cultivates the Best of all Possible Bridge Worlds/ReDeal
Q: What is your earliest memory of the game?
Thomas describes growing up in a bridge-oriented family, being encouraged but not pushed, and gradually being pulled into national representation as a teenager, which set the stage for his future career.

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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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Recent guests on Sorry, Partner include:

1. Joe Grue
2. Kim Frazer
3. Kim Fraser
4. Lisa Berkowitz
5. Thomas Bessis
6. Giselle Mundell
7. Michael Rosenberg
8. Cathy Baldysz

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