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Podcasts

Green baize gladiators: Bridge as a mindsport for all

ResearchPod: Electronic sports, or esports, have evolved the concept of ‘sport’, especially around the mental acuity needed to play.

Levelling Up Podcast

Prof Punch shares insights from world class players on how to improve one’s game.

BBC Radio Scotland: Interview with Prof Samantha Punch

The benefits of bridge for youth players

Leisure Society: Interview with Samantha Punch

Mindsport, Bridge and Sexism in Leisure

faculti.net: Serious leisure experience in a dyadic pursuit

International, elite level tournament bridge is a unique context for exploring the dynamics of serious experience.

Sorry Partner: Interview with Samantha Punch, 2021

Samantha Punch Pulls No Punches

The Setting Trick: Interview with Samantha Punch, 2018

Sam’s love for bridge permeates her work life. She is a sociologist at the University of Stirling and under her leadership the University has started the academic study of the Sociology of Bridge