John McAllister

John McAllister is the creator and host of The Setting Trick podcast, which features conversations with world-class bridge players.13 He is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he grew up and continues to live.1

Professional Background

John has been hosting The Setting Trick podcast since January 2018.2 The podcast aims to provide insights into the world of competitive bridge through interviews with top players. In addition to his role as a podcast host, John is also:

• A bridge player himself, with aspirations to win a world championship3
• The producer of a documentary film about bridge called "Double Dummy"12
• A newly crowned NABC (North American Bridge Championships) Champion1

Bridge Experience

John has spent several years playing bridge competitively around the world.3 He has participated in national and world championships, including:

• Winning the Mitchell Board-a-Match at the NABC, his first NABC victory1
• Competing in mixed board-a-match teams at the summer nationals in Providence1

The Setting Trick Podcast

The podcast, which John started in 2018, features:

• Interviews with world-class bridge players
• Discussions about bridge strategy, experiences, and insights
• Topics ranging from favorite bridge books to experiences at major tournaments1

John's goal with the podcast is to provide a platform for in-depth conversations about competitive bridge, sharing knowledge and stories from top players in the field.