{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 94: From Iceland to Delray: Svenni Eiriksson on Friendship, Risk, and Reinvention","description":"What happens when a car rental mishap, a spur-of-the-moment bridge partnership, and a life-changing move from Iceland to Florida collide? You get Svenni Eiriksson,&amp;nbsp; a bridge player whose story is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. John McAllister sits down with his former partner and friend to relive the many twists, laughs, and breakthroughs of Svenni\u2019s journey from Icelandic tournaments to an NABC win in the U.S. More than just a fun loving, lover of laughing, Svenni impressed John, as his partner by pulling off a trump coup without breaking a sweat. Svenni shares how bridge shaped his life, his move, and his community. Key Takeaways from This Episode:   \ud83c\udf89 A Bridge Friendship for the Ages \u2013 John and Svenni met at the Icelandic Bridge Festival and went on to win their first NABC title as partners.   \ud83d\ude97 The Infamous Car Rental Saga \u2013 A botched pickup turned Icelandic comedy of errors that somehow involved loaning one\u2019s wife\u2019s car to a virtual stranger.   \ud83c\udfc6 From 9 VPs to Victory \u2013 After a disastrous start in the Soloway, their comeback led to a dramatic NABC win at the Mitchell BAM.   \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf8 Leaving Iceland for Bridge \u2013 Svenni moved to Florida for a directing job and ended up becoming a full-time pro player, thanks in part to the Cappelletti' hospitality.   \ud83e\udd1d More Than Just Cards \u2013 From laughter to late-night dinners, Svenni reminds us that the best parts of bridge are often the people.   \ud83e\udde0 Visualization and Technique \u2013 Why Trump Coups come easy to Svenni, and how different minds see bridge differently.   \ud83e\udd76 Hot Springs and Spiked Tires \u2013 John and Svenni share Iceland travel stories, winter driving, and sausage shelf life.   \ud83c\udfc0 From OKC Fan to Life Philosopher \u2013 What NBA playoffs, bingo taunts, and emotional regulation all say about life at the table and beyond.   Resources &amp;amp; Next Steps:   \ud83d\udcd8 Book Mentioned: 30 Minutes to Precision by C.C. Wei   \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.    &amp;nbsp; ","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\/36582470\/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\/36582470"}