The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players
John McAllisterThe Setting Trick features conversations with world class bridge players, and lovers of the card game bridge from all over the world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesGamesLeisure | |||
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In this episode of The Setting Trick, I sit down with Tim Verbeek, professional bridge player and Chairman of the Dutch Athletes Committee, for a wide-ranging conversation about competitive bridge in the Netherlands and beyond. We open by reminiscing... more
In this episode, I sit down with Luc Bellicaud - a three-time Junior World Champion from France and the developer of Lia, the AI bridge robot at IntoBridge.
Why is Luc the first French bridge player I’ve interviewed? Because last month, IntoBridge, ... more
In this episode, I sit down with Adam Parrish, a two-time winner of the American Bridge Teachers Book of the Year Award, host of the Leveling Up podcast, and author of six bridge books. Adam spent all of 2025 on a self-improvement project, dedicating... more
In this episode, I sit down with Avery Silverstein, a 17-year-old bridge prodigy who has fallen hard for the game. Despite her young age, Avery has already earned two medals at the Junior World Championships and reached the round of 16 in the Vanderb... more
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- Love this podcast
Really enjoying this podcast. Learning a lot about Bridge and being fully entertained❤️♠️
Apple Podcasts5Shoe2222
United States2 years ago - Would like if could hear it
Sound is way to quiet, can’t hardly hear on max
Apple Podcasts2T-bone112358United States3 years ago - Bridge Personalities
Easily the best bridge podcast available.
Apple Podcasts5JohnHinton0926United States6 years ago If you're into Bridge, this is a no-brainer. This podcast is deeper than just the card came though – there is a lot here for anybody interested in success, competition, and strategy.
Podchaser56 years agoDavid Hooper- Definitely worth a listen!
Love the podcast! John gets a lot of guests on who are not only legendary bridge players but interesting characters, so you often get a laugh and some interesting stories!
Apple Podcasts5nigs5656
Australia6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #218 | United States/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #200 |  Canada/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #167 | Australia/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Ireland/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Israel/Leisure/Hobbies |
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- A show featuring in-depth conversations with top bridge players and educators, covering performance routines, mentorship, and how players balance training with competition. Episodes mix tactical insights, personal journeys, and community-building efforts to grow bridge at clubs and online platforms. Notable threads include education, collaboration across generations, and the ethical/educational considerations of new AI-assisted tools in the game.
- Across episodes, the series highlights diverse pathways into high-level play, from youth and family mentorship to writing instructional material and founding practice tools. It stands out for its practical mindset, emphasis on mentorship, and a global bridge community that spans clubs, tourname... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Tim Verbeek
2. Luc Bellicaud
3. Adam Parrish
4. Maya Jonas-Silver
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6. Kai Eckert
7. Lynn Castoldi
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