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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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In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with French champion Thomas Bessis. Thomas joins us to talk about bridge life and family life. 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 Australian champion Giselle Mundell. Giselle talks about passion, ambition, and having fun. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

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In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with Scottish/American champion Michael Rosenberg. Michael discusses loyalty, maintaining concentration, and the many ways that bridge mirrors life. Plus, he shares his top tip for develo... more

In this episode of SORRY, PARTNER, we revisit our conversation with American/Polish champion Cathy Baldysz. Cathy discusses the Polish bridge community, her thoughts on playing with the Objectivity Team, and her enjoyment of Polish bridge lingo. Plus... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Bob Hamman
American bridge champion and guest on the show
Bridge player
Episode: The Great Bob Hamman/ReDeal
Ida Gronkvist
Swedish bridge champion
Episode: Ida Gronkvist Keeps Her Eyes On The Prize/ReDeal
Jazlene Ong
Singaporean champion
Bridging community in Singapore
Episode: Jazlene Ong's Got It All Going On
David Berkowitz
American bridge champion; ACBL grand life master
ACBL
Episode: David Berkowitz Is Rooting For You/ReDeal
Sandra Rimstedt
Swedish-American bridge champion
Based in New York City; represents USA in competition
Episode: Sandra Rimstedt Plays to Win/ReDeal

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 175 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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Balanced mix of humor and depth keeps long-form interviews engaging.
Guests deliver actionable tips and entertaining anecdotes.
Hosts are engaging and bring out honest insights from world-class players.

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#159
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#162
Israel/Leisure
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#185
Ireland/Leisure
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#189
Austria/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#206
South Africa/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#226
Belgium/Leisure

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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.
Cathy Baldysz Polishes her Game to a Champion Finish/ReDeal
Q: What is the best bridge advice or tip you've ever been given?
To seek out playing with better players as much as possible, maintain humility, and view learning as a lifelong process rather than a fixed skill set.
Cathy Baldysz Polishes her Game to a Champion Finish/ReDeal
Q: What would your partner say is your particular strength in the game?
She is known for strong declarer play and the ability to create situations that make opponents misjudge the contract, aided by psychological play and a sense of when to apply pressure at critical moments.
Cathy Baldysz Polishes her Game to a Champion Finish/ReDeal
Q: Can you talk a little bit about some of the differences between the American bridge scene and the Polish bridge scene?
Cathy explains that Poland had a more competitive, less social atmosphere with higher-level play and a stronger support structure, including formal mentoring and team training, which contrasted with a more democratized but less formally supported US environment.

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The program centers on bridge as both a game and a lively culture, pairing candid conversations with world-class players and personalities. Episodes blend technical discussions on bidding, play, and psychology with personal stories, humor, and behind-the-scenes insights from top competitors. Listeners seem to value accessible, witty yet substantive analysis, as guests range from legendary champions to rising stars, offering actionable tips and entertaining anecdotes that illuminate the game's strategic depth and social dynamics. A notable strength is the long-running, friendly rapport between the hosts, which helps bring out honest reflections from guests and keeps complex concepts approachable for a broad audience.

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