{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 91: Dennis Bilde \u2013 The Danish Ace","description":"In this episode, John sits down with Dennis Bilde, one of Denmark\u2019s top bridge talents and a player with a reputation for being both formidable at the table and fun to be around. Dennis shares stories of missing flights, winning world championships, and his early card-playing days before discovering bridge. The conversation dives into partnership dynamics, life with two young kids, and how Danish coffee might be the bridge world's best-kept secret. From his time on the Lavazza team to his upcoming appearance at the Bermuda Bowl on home soil, Dennis reflects on what it means to grow, both as a player and a person. Key Takeaways from This Episode: \ud83c\udfc6 Dennis won the 2008 Junior World Championship\u2014after failing to qualify for the under-21 trials \ud83c\udf77 Known for being a slow drinker, he\u2019s still a favorite drinking buddy of Zia\u2019s \ud83c\udfb2 He and Zia played 5NT in each of their first two tournaments together \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 He\u2019ll represent Denmark at the 2025 Bermuda Bowl, alongside his longtime partner Martin Schaltz \ud83e\uddf8 Father of two, Dennis talks candidly about balancing bridge with family life \ud83e\udde0 On his first try at Rubber Bridge in New York, he walked away with $3,500 after reluctantly agreeing to play $1 per point \u2615\ufe0f What\u2019s a Danish coffee? Let\u2019s just say you might need a solo cup\u2026 \ud83c\udf84 His time with the Lavazza team included Christmas dinners at Maria Teresa Lavazza\u2019s home  Resources &amp;amp; Next Steps: \ud83c\udfa7 More Stories Like This \u2013  Subscribe to The Setting Trick wherever you listen to podcasts for more deep dives into the world of bridge. \ud83d\udcf1 Follow @thesettingtrick \u2013 Stay connected on Instagram and for episode drops, tournament pics, and more. Andrew Robson describes Dennis as the best player in Denmark ","author_name":"The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesettingtrick.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36296240\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36296240"}