You’re right about Sabine and Roy’s playing record. I did not think of them at the time as I don’t believe they are husband and wife. The truth is, being intimidated by anyone at the table, regardless of their track record, does not put me in the best place to win. That’s what I had going through my mind at the time, even though I failed to say it.

Take Boye for example, I idolized him for a long time after having played an event with him some years ago. I just didn’t see myself as being on his level as an analyst/player. I got to look and question that in the Philly Vandy and darn if almost didn’t beat him.

Thanks Kevin, I thought so to with regard to getting out of the way and allowing the guest to complete their thoughts. I appreciate your saying so. There’s an audio program that I’ve used on previous episodes which might help. At least I think I’ve used it. Can’t remember…bad trait for a bridge player.

Try this Dave: https://player.fm/series/the-setting-trick-conversations-with-world-class-bridge-players/zach-grossack-bridge-star

I love the commentary about partners leading style and your holding.

Good on ya, thanks for sharing.

Love this article and the comments on so many different levels. Thanks to Bridgewinners for providing the forum :)

How about this one? https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixp2dnihsj2vla2hxrb5nloit4q

Thanks for your feedback Daniel. It turns out I mislabeled the podcast on Google Play as: A Conversation with Gavin Wolpert. I have changed it to just: The Setting Trick. All three episodes are showing up in my search on Google Play but I am having a difficult time finding a link that doesn't just work for me. Try this one:https://partnerdash.google.com/partnerdash/d/playpodcast#p:id=playpodcast/series&a=752772427

Thanks for your patience, please confirm that you have in fact found the episode. Still troubleshooting the Soundcloud issue.

Thanks for pointing that out. My hosting provider, Libsyn, said that to me as well and I thought I had fixed it. The first two episodes are up there. Will let you know more when I do.

I am going to hate to hear my partner bid 3NT which is the style I played with Fredin.

I disagree

If Tanya won't play with you, I would be happy to do so!

Thanks for your feedback Kevin, I am keen to allow the conversation to flow better and better so that editing is not required. That, and I am loathe to do it. I will make an effort to have episodes available monthly. It's a good goal for me to be better organized in my approach to this. I want to have a female as my next guest. Have yet to decide whom that may be.

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Here is a link to a Google sheet where you can find other hosting places than just iTunes.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PyITbjnO9y5af2rkJy03ArVP1sBad8fYVgOfDbJ1F40

The big guy!

Great question Eli. At first when I read it, I thought, damn, you're right, why didn't I think of that. Now, as Gavin envisioned, he gives us this rich response. In particular, I like to see “how relentless his work ethic is on every single hand”. I just added that to my bridge journal. I keep a list of inspiring quotes in there. I can see how that type of intensity is the difference between a middling and world class player.

That's the thing I am discovery, that being really good at something is not some great mystery. Rather it takes working really hard to master your craft. Yes, some people are exceptional at their craft, but how do they get there and maintain it. I think that here Gavin has given us a very important glimpse. My attitude, at the table, far too often, is that I am waiting for an “important” hand to come up. Either that or waiting for the result. One of us is a sponsor, the other is a professional, any guesses as to which one is which?

It is currently “Under Review” with Google Play.

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