Best Card Games For Beginners Podcasts (2025)

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Blind (Complete) 2:00:04

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4d ago2:00:04

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Golf carts flip, jokes fly, and the crew dives into Pokémon GO’s shifting meta with spicy takes on buffs, more letter drafts, and whats about to break onto the Plays scene. https://linktr.ee/btwpvp Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/btwpvp Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Team BTW LyleJeffs111 on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/lylejeff…

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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby) 1:29:52

4d ago1:29:52

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is lost in the woods and unable to say farewell to Handhelgust but don’t even stress gamers because stepping in as co-host is none other than the effervescent diva Chloe Appleby. Join Joel and Chloe as they experience the best handhelgust has to offer with a look at Bomb Rush Cyberfunk for the Nintendo Switch 2, T…

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#162: Breaking the format with Sam Pratt 1:21:34

6d ago1:21:34

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Today we get a great guest - Sam Pratt from Rough Drafts podcast and we are talking about how to figure out builds, what role does the data play in that process and in the process figure out some key features of successful build-arounds in the format. Sam is someone worth following - you can find their socials / podcast here:https://linktr.ee/rough…

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PPS Wins a PQ / New Off Meta Lists to Test 2:00:34

7d ago2:00:34

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Tanner and Alex went to the Michigan PQ this weekend and they talk about their experiences and their runs. They also talk about some decks that did well from other PQs that they want to try out in the upcoming weeks. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndic…

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Master Bridge Bidding with the Rule of 15 1:15

8d ago1:15

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Unlock the secrets of successful bridge bidding with the Rule of 15, a game-changing strategy for the fourth seat. Learn how to calculate your high card points and spade count to confidently decide when to open the bidding and seize winning opportunities.By Vimal Advani

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Master the Rule of Twenty for Winning Bids 1:30

8d ago1:30

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Unlock the secrets of successful bidding with the Rule of Twenty, a game-changing strategy for bridge players. Learn how to confidently open the bidding with borderline hands by balancing high card points and suit length, maximizing your chances for a winning game.By Vimal Advani

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Master Two Over One Bidding in Bridge 1:43

8d ago1:43

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Unlock the secrets of the Two Over One bidding system in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how this powerful convention enhances communication between partners and adapts to competitive scenarios, ensuring you make the most of every hand. Tune in now to transform your bidding strategy!By Vimal Advani

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Master Slam Bidding with RKC Secrets 1:54

8d ago1:54

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Unlock the secrets of slam bidding with Roman Key Card Blackwood (RKC) and elevate your bridge game! Learn how to effectively communicate key card information with your partner, ensuring you never miss a slam opportunity again. Tune in for expert insights and strategies that can transform your bidding approach!…

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Mastering Splinter Raises in Bridge Bidding 2:03

8d ago2:03

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Unlock the secrets of effective bridge bidding with our latest episode on splinter raises! Learn how this strategic move reveals vital information about your hand and enhances communication with your partner, setting you up for potential slam success. Tune in now to elevate your game!By Vimal Advani

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Mastering the Jordan 2NT Bid in Bridge 1:51

8d ago1:51

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Unlock the power of the Jordan 2NT bid in bridge to enhance your game and improve communication with your partner. Learn how this strategic tool can clarify your partner's hand and help you navigate competitive situations effectively.By Vimal Advani

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Master Competitive Bridge Bidding Today 1:42

8d ago1:42

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Unlock the secrets of competitive bridge bidding with Michael’s CueBid, a strategic tool that reveals your two-suited hand and enhances communication with your partner. Learn how to effectively use this artificial bid to outmaneuver opponents and secure the best contract in any situation.By Vimal Advani

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Master the Unusual Two No Trump in Bridge 1:14

8d ago1:14

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Unlock the power of the Unusual Two No Trump convention in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how this strategic bid can reveal your two-suited hand and disrupt your opponents, helping you and your partner find the best contract with ease.By Vimal Advani

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Master the Fourth-Best Lead in Bridge 1:31

8d ago1:31

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Master the art of bridge with our latest episode, where you'll learn the crucial strategy of the "fourth-best lead" against no-trump contracts. Discover how this simple yet effective technique can enhance your defense and improve your game!By Vimal Advani

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Master Your Discard Strategy in Bridge 1:09

8d ago1:09

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Mastering your discard strategy in bridge can be the key to winning more tricks and enhancing your gameplay. Learn how to effectively manage your cards, signal your partner, and maintain control over the trump suit for a strategic advantage. Tune in now to elevate your bridge skills!By Vimal Advani

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Mastering the Art of Bridge Squeezes 1:19

8d ago1:19

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Unlock the secrets of advanced bridge tactics with our latest episode on the art of squeezing! Learn how to apply pressure on your opponents and force them into tough discard decisions, giving you the upper hand in crucial moments. Tune in for expert insights that will elevate your game!By Vimal Advani

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Master Endplaying to Win at Bridge 1:20

8d ago1:20

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Unlock the secret to winning more tricks in bridge with the advanced tactic of endplaying! Learn how to manipulate your opponents into making moves that benefit you, and elevate your game with strategic insights that can turn the tide in your favor.By Vimal Advani

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Master Bridge Strategies for Winning Play 1:45

8d ago1:45

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Unlock the secrets to winning at bridge with our latest episode! Learn how strategic bidding, effective gameplay, and strong communication with your partner can elevate your game and maximize your scoring potential. Tune in now to sharpen your skills and dominate the table!By Vimal Advani

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Master the Art of Finessing in Bridge 1:13

8d ago1:13

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Unlock the secret to winning more tricks in bridge with the art of finessing! Learn how to strategically play lower cards to outsmart your opponents and maximize your chances of success at the table. Tune in now to elevate your game!By Vimal Advani

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Master the Rule of 11 for Bridge Success 1:05

8d ago1:05

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Unlock the secrets of the Rule of 11 and elevate your bridge game! Learn how to calculate the distribution of high cards after an opponent's lead, giving you the strategic edge in no-trump contracts. Tune in to refine your play and defense skills!By Vimal Advani

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Elevate Your Bridge Game with Smart Bidding 1:41

8d ago1:41

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Master the art of balancing in bridge to elevate your game and outsmart your opponents! Learn strategic bidding techniques that can secure a playable contract for your side while putting pressure on your rivals. Tune in to discover how to make tactical moves that could change the outcome of your match!…

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Master Fourth Suit Forcing in Bridge 1:18

8d ago1:18

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Unlock the secrets of fourth suit forcing in bridge and elevate your bidding strategy! Learn how this powerful convention can keep the auction alive and help you uncover the best contract, ensuring you never miss a winning opportunity.By Vimal Advani

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Master Competitive Bridge Bidding Secrets 1:37

8d ago1:37

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Unlock the secrets of competitive bridge bidding with the Law of Total Tricks, a game-changing strategy that helps you determine how high to bid based on your trumps. Learn how to confidently navigate auctions and make smarter decisions that can lead to more wins at the table!By Vimal Advani

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Master Suit-Preference Signaling in Bridge 2:05

8d ago2:05

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Unlock the secrets of effective bridge defense with our latest episode on suit-preference signaling! Learn how to communicate with your partner using card ranks to maximize your chances of winning tricks and setting contracts. Tune in now to elevate your game!By Vimal Advani

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Elevate Your Bridge Defense Skills Today 1:25

8d ago1:25

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Master the art of bridge defense with key strategies to outsmart the declarer! Learn how to choose the right suit to lead, maximize your tricks, and communicate effectively with your partner for a winning edge. Tune in now to elevate your game!By Vimal Advani

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Master No Trump Leads for Bridge Success 1:17

8d ago1:17

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Unlock the secrets to winning at bridge with our latest episode, where you'll learn the best strategies for leading in no trump contracts. Discover how to keep your opponents guessing while maximizing your defensive potential and setting up your partnership for success!By Vimal Advani

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Master High-Low Signaling in Bridge 1:25

8d ago1:25

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Unlock the secrets of high-low signaling in bridge and elevate your defensive game! Learn how this essential technique helps you and your partner communicate effectively, revealing crucial information about card distribution and strategy. Tune in to sharpen your skills and outsmart your opponents!By Vimal Advani

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Master Blackwood Bidding for Bridge Success 1:48

8d ago1:48

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Unlock the secrets of successful slam bidding with the Blackwood convention! Learn how to effectively communicate with your partner about ace counts, ensuring you make informed decisions that can elevate your bridge game to new heights. Tune in now to master this essential tool!By Vimal Advani

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Master the Gerber Convention for Bridge Success 1:16

8d ago1:16

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Unlock the secrets of the Gerber convention and enhance your bridge game by mastering this essential bidding tool. Learn how to efficiently ask for aces and assess slam potential, ensuring clear communication with your partner during crucial moments. Tune in now to elevate your strategy!By Vimal Advani

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You're Losing To A Child 3:33:40

11d ago3:33:40

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Worlds is over and we have the results. Also MOVE UPDATE! What on earth should you expect next season. We are joined by a TacoDog8 this week and he is here to join in on our shenanigans. https://linktr.ee/btwpvp Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/btwpvp Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Team BTW LyleJeffs111 on Twitch https://www.twit…

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Pokemon Trading Card Game and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith and Woody) 2:12:45

11d ago2:12:45

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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Handhelgust and to continue the celebrations they’re joined by Darcy Smith (Studio Folly) and Woody (Beethoven & Dinosaur) to look at games you can play on the bus. There’s reviews for Pokemon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color, Is This Seat Taken? for the Nintendo Switch 2, Death Stranding for the Xbox (But it…

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Prepping for a Sealed PQ | New Snoke Deck | 8-17 Meta Analysis 1:54:22

14d ago1:54:22

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This week the teams tackle Sealed PQs and all their glory. They talk about the new rules, what you need to know when you go to one, and who we feel the best leaders are for LOF Sealed. We also talk about some new decks including Snoke LC and a few other decks. Lastly we cover our meta take this week with the rise of Boba Fett again. Links ---------…

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It's A Life Hack 2:23:31

18d ago2:23:31

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This week Greg joins us again on the show! He talks his new RPG and helps us with UNITE. Also we talks Worlds previews and predictions! You can support Greg's kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/japanimegames/domeskai-tamers-the-monster-catching-rpg Check out Greg's Podcast "Game Mechanics" https://open.spotify.com/show/6A3DELW3F…

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Donkey Kong '94 and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies) 1:39:32

18d ago1:39:32

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This week on Thumb Cramps, red hot video game reviews are shooting up your butthole as they’re joined by James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies to celebrate Handhelgust by looking at Donkey Kong ‘94 for the Game Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2, UFO 50 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Tron 2.0 for the Xbox. Plus, a long show & tell where they look at PS Vita…

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#161: Right homes for right cards in EOE draft (based on 17Lands data) 2:00:57

20d ago2:00:57

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Week one data can only get you that far in understanding the format. To get a full grasp on it we need to go a bit deeper than the superficial. Today we try to look at cards in the context of their best homes. Yes, some cards are universally good, but some require a bit more thought put into where they belong or - even more tricky - where they don'…

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Mastering 4-Level Bids in Bridge 1:09

21d ago1:09

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Unlock the secrets of successful 4-level bids in bridge and learn how to disrupt your opponents effectively! This episode reveals essential strategies, including the "Rule of Two and Three," to enhance your bidding game.By Vimal Advani

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Master Two-Level Bidding Secrets 1:00

21d ago1:00

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Unlock the secrets of successful bridge bidding with our latest episode! Learn how to confidently bid at the two-level when you have eight sure tricks, and discover the essential Law of Total Tricks to elevate your game.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering Two No Trump in Bridge 1:59

21d ago1:59

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Unlock the secrets of a powerful two no trump opening in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how to effectively communicate your hand strength and navigate responses to maximize your winning potential.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering the Strong Two Club Bid 1:47

21d ago1:47

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Unlock the secrets of the strong two club bid in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how this powerful opening can transform your bidding strategy and enhance communication with your partner.By Vimal Advani

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Master the Gerber Convention in Bridge 1:01

21d ago1:01

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Unlock the secrets of the Gerber convention in bridge and elevate your game by learning how to efficiently ask your partner about their aces. Discover the step bids that reveal crucial information for slam decisions and enhance your bidding strategy today!By Vimal Advani

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Master Slam Bidding: Gerber & Blackwood Tips 1:23

21d ago1:23

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Unlock the secrets to successful slam bidding in bridge with the Gerber and Blackwood conventions! Learn how to effectively ask your partner about aces and boost your chances of winning big contracts.By Vimal Advani

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Master Cue Bidding in Bridge Today! 1:38

21d ago1:38

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Unlock the secrets of cue bidding in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how to effectively communicate with your partner using strategic bids that reveal hand strength and support. Tune in to master these essential techniques!By Vimal Advani

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Mastering Takeout Doubles in Bridge 1:30

21d ago1:30

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Unlock the secrets of responding to takeout doubles in bridge and elevate your game! Learn how to effectively communicate your hand strength and choose the best bidding strategies to outsmart your opponents.By Vimal Advani

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Elevate Your Bridge Game: Master Overcalling 1:37

21d ago1:37

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Master the art of overcalling in bridge to elevate your game! Learn the key strategies for when to bid, how to assess your hand, and the importance of suit quality to outmaneuver your opponents.By Vimal Advani

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Master Takeout Doubles in Bridge Bidding 1:32

21d ago1:32

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Unlock the secrets of bridge bidding with our latest episode on takeout doubles! Learn how to strategically signal support for unbid suits and keep the auction alive, even in competitive scenarios.By Vimal Advani

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The Meta is Changing | New Surprisingly Good Decks | Qui-Gon Deck Tech 1:53:05

21d ago1:53:05

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This week we have a variety of content as we talk about where the meta is shifting and what is coming into the top. We also talk about some new lists and old lists that are making a comeback to add to the depth of the meta. Lastly we provide deck tech for the Qui-gon Blue force deck that we have been playing around with that is doing surprising wel…

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Mastering the Jump Shift Bid in Bridge 0:46

25d ago0:46

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In this episode, we explore the jump shift bid in bridge. Learn how this powerful move signals a strong hand and commits your partnership to a game contract. Discover the importance of continued bidding and effective communication in your game strategy.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering Forcing Bids in Bridge 1:13

25d ago1:13

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In this episode, we explore the concept of forcing bids in bridge. Learn how these bids keep the auction open and encourage your partner to continue bidding. Discover the different types of forcing bids and their impact on your game strategy.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering Bridge Bidding Strategies 1:02

25d ago1:02

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Learn effective bidding strategies in bridge. Discover how to show 16 to 19 points after opening in a suit. Enhance your communication with your partner and improve your game.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering Stayman & Texas Transfers in Bridge 1:07

25d ago1:07

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In this episode, we explore Stayman and Texas transfers in bridge bidding. Learn how Stayman helps find major suit fits and how Texas transfers indicate strong hands with long major suits. Enhance your bidding strategy and improve your game.By Vimal Advani

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Mastering 1NT Responses in Bridge 1:34

25d ago1:34

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In this episode, we explore responses to a 1NT opening bid in bridge. Learn about the Stayman convention, transfer bids, and how to handle different hand strengths. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this episode offers valuable insights for your next game.By Vimal Advani