{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 92: Lynn Castoldi \u2013 Winning with Joy, Scarves & Spades","description":"In this episode, John interviews Lynn Castoldi, fresh off two huge wins at the Spring NABC \u2014 the 10K Knockout Teams and the Women's Swiss Teams, the latter by a razor-thin margin of just 0.13 VPs. With her signature laugh, Lynn shares the stories behind her victories, her partnership with Ann Karin Fuglestad, and how she went from getting kicked out of bridge lessons at a senior center to becoming a national champion. Along the way, we hear about bridge cruises, recruiting Egyptian pros on BBO, and the stylish team scarves that helped tie it all together. Whether she's playing with a world-class junior or her long-time partner the \u201cMinister of Defense,\u201d Lynn brings enthusiasm, optimism, and a love of the game that\u2019s totally contagious. Key Takeaways from This Episode: \ud83e\udd47 Lynn won two events at the Spring NABC \u2014 including her first 10K title after finishing second the year before \ud83e\udde3 Her Women's Swiss team wore matching scarves \u2014 her signature touch as team captain \ud83c\udfb2 She met her mixed partner Aly by chance on Bridge Base during COVID \ud83d\udca5 One highlight of the Women\u2019s Swiss: a gutsy 4\u2660 bid leading to a +1100 against a pro \ud83c\udf0e Lynn played international events like Four Jacks in Dubai, repping the US \ud83e\udde0 She's constantly learning \u2014 like practicing hand patterns and soaking up insights from partners like Greg Hinze and Christian Lahrmann \ud83d\ude02 Her signature laugh is well-known, and she isn\u2019t afraid to bring humor and lightness to even the most competitive tables Resources & 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. ","author_name":"The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesettingtrick.com","html":"