Ep. 99: Eat Like Gold: David Gold on Bridge, Food, and Playing with Legends

This is a long anticipated conversation for our host John McAllister as he finally sits down with English star David Gold. David considers himself lucky to play with legends Zia Mahmood for the North American Bridge Championships and Andrew Robson for the English open team. Fresh off competing in the European Bridge Championships in Poznań, Poland, David shares insights into his bridge journey, memorable stories, and his passion for food, highlighted by his new Instagram project, Eat Like Gold . Key Highlights: 🍽️ Food Adventures: The seeds for this episode took place between rounds of the European championships. David had just launched his Instagram account, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from kitchens and his unique experiences trying new cuisines while traveling for bridge tournaments. 🃏 Legendary Partnerships: Dive into David's experiences playing with bridge legends Zia Mahmood and Andrew Robson, including arguably one of the better bid hands of all-time, an unforgettable seven-diamond contract. 🏅 Bridge Career Reflections: David reflects on significant milestones, such as finishing second in the 2008 Olympiad, emphasizing how rare these opportunities can be. 👨‍👧‍👦 Family Life: David shares the joys and humor of parenting two young children and how family life balances with the competitive bridge scene. 🎬 Creating Content: Hear about David's journey into social media content creation, his philosophy of storytelling through food, and his inspirations, including the legendary Anthony Bourdain. Resources & Next Steps: Stay tuned for his upcoming bridge competitions, including the Bermuda Bowl and North American Bridge Championships. Explore David's recommended eateries and hidden food gems around the globe. 🎧 More Stories Like This –

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Ep. 99: Eat Like Gold: David Gold on Bridge, Food, and Playing with Legends is an episode from The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players by John McAllister.

This episode is 01:27:14 long.

This episode was published on Jul 17, 2025.

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