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TableTalk Podcast

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TableTalk podcast takes a light-hearted look at life, cards and everything in between. We explore the thrills and chills of starting a new hobby, making new social connections and learning something new, with a focus on duplicate bridge. Talking about how this pastime can improve mental agility, decision making and social skills. What people who play the game have learnt about life in the process.

TableTalk podcast is a joint production from the English Bridge Union and English Bridge Education & Development

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  • 6 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 36 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E5
    Tuesday · 55 min

    Bridge on TV, teaching bridge in schools and the ultimate puzzle

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The social side of bridge TableTalk is a podcast about cards, life and everything in between. A conversation with Sue, a bridge player and teacher from London. Sue set up the New Tricks Bridge a charity run in partnership with English Bridge Education and Development (EBED) to help teach children bridge in schools. New Tricks Play and New Tricks Bridge Club Learn Bridge – Join a Beginner Class Near You Sponsored by the English Bridge Union If you'd like private lessons or to partner with Jonathan, you can contact him at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk Visit Jonathan’s club website #podcast #mindsports #bridge #puzzle #puzzlegame #learning

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  • S1 · E4
    September 11 · 32 min

    Having fun with friends, cracking new puzzles and ambitions of playing in world championships

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The social side of bridge TableTalk is a podcast about cards, life and everything in between. A conversation with mother-daughter bridge playing team Natalia and Sophia. Natalia has recently finished a beginner course and Sophia is a strong junior player. Learn Bridge – Join a Beginner Class Near You Sponsored by the English Bridge Union If you'd like private lessons or to partner with Jonathan, you can contact him at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk Visit Jonathan’s club website #podcast #mindsports #bridge #puzzle #puzzlegame #learning

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  • S1 · E3
    September 4 · 41 min

    Bridge all-nighters, bridge holidays, and life lessons from playing cards

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Why everyone should try bridge A conversation with Shelley, a bridge player from London who has been playing and teaching for years Sponsored by the English Bridge Union Learn Bridge – Join a Beginner Class Near You Jonathan's Club - Finesse Bridge Club If you'd like private lessons or to partner with Jonathan, you can contact him at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk

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  • S1 · E2
    August 28 · 44 min

    Quitting chess, representing England, and what makes a great player

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. How to go from a bridge beginner to a world class player Jonathan is a world class player who has been representing England for almost ten years, he made his international debut in the 2015. He has also produced a poker app Parallel Poker, which aims to bring the principles of duplicate bridge to poker. Learn Bridge – Join a Beginner Class Near You Sponsored by the English Bridge Union If you'd like private lessons or to partner with Jonathan, you can contact him at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk

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  • S1 · E1
    August 21 · 42 min

    Chocolate cake, bridge break-ups and defeating imposter syndrome

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What makes a perfect bridge partner Dani has been playing bridge for just a few short years and has already climbed to the top 1000 players in England - she fell in love with bridge so much it replaced football as her favourite hobby Watch on YouTube Learn Bridge – Join a Beginner Class Near You Sponsored by the English Bridge Union If you'd like private lessons or to partner with Jonathan, you can contact him at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk

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  • August 17 · 1 min

    TableTalk Trailer

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TableTalk podcast takes a light-hearted look at life, cards and everything in between. We explore the thrills and chills of starting a new hobby, making new social connections and learning something new, with a focus on duplicate bridge. Talking about how this pastime can improve mental agility, decision making and social skills. What people who play the game have learnt about life in the process. The first episode will be published on Friday 21st August. To find out more about learning bridge with classes near you visit: https://www.enjoybridge.co.uk If you'd like private lessons with Jonathan, get in touch at jonathan@finessebridgeclub.co.uk © English Bridge Union

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