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Octo Champ & Rock League Recap

Wascana Group — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:07:18 +0000

After a week off, we're back to talk about the last big events of the 2025-26 curling season. We start by looking back at Niklas Edin's 8th world championship and all the rest of our takeaways from the Men's World Curling Championship. We then shift our focus to the debut of the Rock League and talk about what we liked and didn't like from the inaugural edition. For more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com

Make the Final! - Re-post of our Tribute to Vic Rauter

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:46:05 +0000

When I heard the news Vic would be announcing his final game this past weekend, I knew we couldn’t sit idly by. With Sean away, we’re reposting our episode from 2019 paying tribute to the GOAT announcer, TSN’s own Vic Rauter.

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Rock League Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:46:44 +0000

It's a new era of curling as the inaugural edition of the Rock League kicks off on Monday. We talk about the format, the new rules in place, and the team lineups as we look ahead to this new chapter in curling.

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Women's Worlds Recap & Men's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:55:18 +0000

The Season of Champions rolls along and before talking about this week's Men's World Curling Championship, we look back to the Women's World Curling Championship. We talk about Xenia Schwaller's win, what Canada's silver means for Team Einarson's run, and a big breakthrough for Dilsat Ylidiz. We then look ahead to the men's worlds (33:25) which kick off on Friday in Ogden City, Utah. We talk about all 13 teams in the field, how they each stack up, and make our predictions for who will be at the top of the podium at the end of the week.

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Paralympics Recap

Wascana Group — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:52:26 +0000

The 2026 Paralympics wrapped up this past weekend and we're here to recap all the goings on. From a crazy gold medal game in the 4-person event, a great week for Canada, and another medal for Wang Haitao and Team China. We then move on to the mixed doubles event, where China won the first ever gold, an absolutely bonkos bronze medal match, and Latvia's strategic lineup choice paying off. We wrap with a brief discussion of some news out of Ontario with the merging of the various provincial associations.

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Brier Recap & Women's World Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:26:09 +0000

As the Season of Champions rolls along, we look back at what was a fun Brier out in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. From Brad Gushue's final game to Team Jacobs running out of gas to a Kevin Koe renaissance to Matt Dunstone getting over the hump, there was a lot going on at the 2026 Brier and we recap it all. From there (42:05) we look ahead to the 2026 Women's World Curling Championship, which starts Saturday in Calgary. We talk about all 13 teams in the field - many of which are different from those that played at the Olympics - and make our picks for who will emerge from a wide open field.

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Paralympics Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:07:12 +0000

Even though the 2026 Paralympic Games don't officially start until Friday, the curling is already underway in Cortina and we're here to talk about all the goings on at what will be a very fun event. We start by previewing the 8 teams in the mixed doubles field as it the discipline makes its Paralympic debut. We then talk about the 10 teams competing in the 4-player competition and make our picks for who will be on the podium. We wrap by discussing Emma Miskew's comments about the inequity in the opportunity to play in the national championship betweenthe men's and women's Olympic reps.

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Olympics Recap & Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:14:57 +0000

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are in the books and we're here to recap all the goings on. We start with Anna Hasselborg's second gold medal, Silvana Tirinzoni's Olympic medal, and Rachel Homan getting over the Olympic hump. We then talk about the great gold medal game between Canada and Great Britain, the very strong week from Yannick Schwaller, and the Team Jacobs 'heel turn.' We then turn our attention to the 2026 Brier (50:15), which kicks off Friday in St. John's, NL. We talk about all 18 teams in the field before making our picks for who will be on top of the podium at the end of the week.

Discussion of Team Jacobs getting booed at 15:10 of this 2024 episode.

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Olympics Update: WFT is Going On?

Wascana Group — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:31:17 +0000

The 4-person events are in full swing at the 2026 Olympic Games and it has been quite an eventful week! We start by talking about the drama between Oskar Eriksson and Marc Kennedy and the 'double-touch controversy (4:00) before getting into whether a double touch would actually help you make a shot (20:41). We then discuss Brad Jacobs' comments following Canada's win over the USA (29:15) and what else is happening in the 4-person event. We then wrap up by talking about the mixed doubles (38:57), including Sweden's gold medal, a great week for the Americans, and a tough week for the Canadians.

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Men's & Women's Olympic Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:07:47 +0000

With the mixed doubles in the books, it's time for the 4-person Olympic competition. We go through the 20 teams (10 men's and 10 women's) in the field in Cortina, identify some key trends for each team, and look at some of the critical factors that will shape how the week plays out. Following that, we offer up our picks for who will be standing on the podium at the end of the week.

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Scotties Recap & What to Look for While Watching the Olympics

Wascana Group — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:25:57 +0000

The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is in the books and Kerri Einarson has her 5th title. We talk about the week that was in Mississauga before turning our attention to the Olympics (30:47), which kicked off earlier this week. We talk about some of the things to look out for when watching the games, from the vocabulary to the times to strategy.

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Olympic Mixed Doubles Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:45:39 +0000

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are nearly here as the Mixed Doubles Curling competition kicks off on Wednesday February 4, two days before the Opening Ceremony. It's a very deep 10-team field, as almost all the teams have a good shot at ending up on the podium. We go through all the teams and talk about the 20 players who will be taking to the ice while also offering up our picks for who ends up on the podium.

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Scotties Preview: A Youth Movement

Wascana Group — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:24:08 +0000

The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts kicks off on Friday in Mississauga, Ontario and we got you covered! We talk about all 18 teams in the field, which includes plenty of rookie and under-30 skips, and what to expect in what we could look back on as a pivotal event in the development of women's curling in Canada.

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2026 Bold Predictions

Wascana Group — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:51:07 +0000

We're back with one of our favourite annual traditions as we make some bold predictions for this upcoming year. From the worlds to the Slams to the Olympics and more, we dust off the crystal ball to take a stab at what's coming up in the world of curling.

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Sweeping Rule Changes, Does Slam Success Lead to Olympic Success, & Olympic Betting Odds

Wascana Group — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:49:10 +0000

We're back and kicking off 2026 with some news that came out this week as World Curling announced new sweeping rules. We then look back at the 2021-22 Slam season to see if the results predicted the Olympic results, and then wrap up by going over the betting odds for next month's Olympics.

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Best of 2025

Wascana Group — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:51:41 +0000

This week we're revisiting some of our favourite moments from 2025!

3:10 - Northern Ontario Curling Association Laura Forget on streaming

6:09 - Jeff Salmons on how the Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel makes ice

10:53 - Scott goes on a picks heater

13:23 - The Roarin' Game's description of women players

15:27 - Enjoying playing at the rec level and the place of alcohol in curling

21:08 - AITA - Not shaking hands after a disagreement

25:01 - Goldline CEO Pete Townshend on developing equipment of rec level players

30:06 - A eulogy for the Pan-Continental Curling Championship

33:53 - Where's Scott?

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2025 Stoney Awards

Wascana Group — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:42:20 +0000

It's a tradition like no other - The Stoney Awards! We're back to give out the prestigious Stoney in 10 categories covering the best and brightest from the world of curling this past year.

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Olympic (Four Person) Field is Set!

Wascana Group — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:48:22 +0000

The fields are set for the four person competition at the 2026 Olympics! We talk about the results for the last-chance qualifier in Kelowna, the teams that qualified for the Olympics, and what happens now for the teams that didn't qualify.

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Canadian Trials & European Championship Recap

Wascana Group — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:24:30 +0000

Canada's Olympic Curling teams have been determined and there are new European champions and we're here to talk about it. We start with the Canadian Trials and Team Homan and Team Jacobs' wins, how the Finals played out, and other takeaways from the week in Halifax. We then chat about the Swedish sweep at the European championship and how things played out in the race to qualify for the world championship.

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(Nearly)Live from Halifax

Wascana Group — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:56:31 +0000

The round robin is completed at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials and we are recapping the goings on of the week so far as well as our time at the Trials. We break down the playoff teams and hear from, Mike McEwen, Brett Gallant, Jocelyn Peterman, Rachel Homan, Selena Sturmay, Marc Kennedy, Matt Dunstone, Colton Lott, Christina Black, Kaitlyn Lawes, Heather Nedohin, Reid Carruthers, and Shannon Kleibrink. We also talk about the tragic passing of the great Colleen Jones.

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Canadian Olympic Trials Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:46:46 +0000

The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials are finally here as they kick off on Saturday in Halifax. To get you set, we go through all 16 teams in the field and talk about their best and worst results on the season before making our picks for who will wear the Maple Leaf in Italy.

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European Championship Preview with The Professor of Peel

Wascana Group — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:28:25 +0000

It's a huge week in the world of curling as the final edition of the European Championship (under the current format) kicks off on Saturday. We're joined by The Professor of Peel, Jonathan Havercroft of Rocks Across the Pond as we go through all 20 teams on the A side and highlight some of the 26 teams competing in the B side.

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November News Update & Happy Trails to the Pan Continental Curling Championship

Wascana Group — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:25:48 +0000

This week we talk about all the news in the world of curling, including the Canadian Pre-Trials, the final Pan Continental Curling Championship, and the Grand Slams. We also talk about a new curling skills app and give a heartfelt tribute to the now dearly departed Pan Continental Championship.

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Goldline CEO Pete Townshend on Equipment & Rec Players

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:49:19 +0000

Goldline and Hardline CEO Pete Townshend joins the show to talk about the Goldline's acquisition of Hardline this summer and what the implications are for equipment development and recreational players. From brooms to shoes to headgear, we talk about how equipment is designed, what rec players should be looking for, and how to ensure you have the proper equipment when you take to the ice.

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Is This Anything? Curling News Edition

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:20:51 +0000

We're back this week and it's time to catch up with some curling news by playing a Letterman classic, Is This Anything? We're go around the world of curling to talk about whether the PointsBet Invitational, the new Canadian wheelchair high performance program, the new blank end rule at the Slams, and the new world championship structure are anything.

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Schedule Watch 2025

Wascana Group — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:36:19 +0000

This year we're taking a different approach to our schedule watch episode. Instead of looking at team schedules, we're going through the rather packed calendar of curling events to talk about what fans can expect over the course of the season. From the annual events like Scotties and Brier to the events that only come around every four years like the Olympics to the new variations on some of the Slams, it is a stacked season in curling and we talk about what events need to be circled on your calendar this winter.

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Schedule Watch 2025

Wascana Group — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:35:59 +0000

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Schedule Watch 2025

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Schedule Watch 2025

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Schedule Watch 2025

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Am I the A**hole - Curling Edition

Wascana Group — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:58:29 +0000

This week we're taking our inspiration from the popular Am I the A**hole reddit thread. Using stories sent by listeners, we go through the scenarios to determine if the person is or is not an a**hole - at least in that particular circumstance.

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Summer News Update

Wascana Group — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:47:14 +0000

It's been a while since we talked about all the news coming out of the world of curling so this week we are going through all the recent announcements coming out of the Grand Slams, Olympic-bound teams, and Curling Canada. We also take a listen to a song about Kevin Martin in honour of his recent induction into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame.

"Kevin Martin" by What Does it Eat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4ZoGbC1e30&list=RDb4ZoGbC1e30&start_radio=1

Worst Ways to Miss Shots

Wascana Group — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:35:13 +0000

In honour of our friend Maegan Hough, who missed an open shot for 8 this past season, we discuss the worst ways to miss shots - in particular a shot for 8. From missed sweeping calls to poor releases, we go through all the ways teams miss shots and try to determine which is the most frustrating/annoying.

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Worst Ways to Miss Shots

Wascana Group — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:35:00 +0000

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What to Look for When Buying/Replacing Equipment

Wascana Group — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:52:11 +0000

We're talking equipment!! With the summer in full swing, it's a great time to think about getting some new equipment and we go from toes to head to talk about all the equipment you use when on the ice. From shoes to brooms to headwear and everything in between, we discuss the things to look for when buying equipment and when you should look to replace what you have.

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Rec Level Season in Review

Wascana Group — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:00:04 +0000

This week, the guys are looking back at their curling season at the Ottawa Curling Club, but also the stat of rec curling in general. From equipment to costs to beer to bonspiels to team dynamics, they go through some of the key changes to rec curling over the past few years and how that has influenced their enjoyment of the sport. Did they miss anything that is key to the rec game? Let us know!

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Gerri Curls - Movie May

Wascana Group — Sat, 31 May 2025 13:16:15 +0000

It's the final episode of Movie May and this week we are reviewing the 2022 'film' Gerri Curls. We go through the plot of this movie that we watched so you don't have to! From curling on wood to an incoherent storyline, we offer up our critiques of what went wrong with this one.

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Movie May - Men With Brooms

Wascana Group — Sat, 24 May 2025 14:33:32 +0000

Movie May rolls along as Sean and Scott revisit an old classic in Men With Brooms. Listen along as they go into the details and find out which one of them has a cameo and got to meet Leslie Nielsen. (This is a re-airing of a previous GoS episode)

Movie May - Curl Power

Wascana Group — Thu, 15 May 2025 21:52:10 +0000

Movie May rolls on as we talk about Curl Power, the 2024 documentary about Team Dezura, a U18 team in BC. The doc follows them through a season as they "juggle their lives as teenagers with their goal of winning the Canadian Junior Curling Championship. We talk about the film, what stood out, and how curling fits into the bigger themes. What do you think of the doc?

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Movie May - The Roaring Game

Wascana Group — Sat, 10 May 2025 06:00:24 +0000

We kick off Movie May - where we watch and break down a different curling-related movie each week - with The Roaring Game, a 1952 short film about curling in Canada. Part of the Canadian Cameo series, the doc shows the sport from its highest levels all the way down to kids playing jam can in Saskatchewan. We go through the film and talk about all its highs and lows.

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2025 Curling Commercials Rankings

Wascana Group — Thu, 01 May 2025 18:28:38 +0000

It's that time of year again!! The Season of Champions is over and we've talked about all the games, but there is a critical part of curling viewing that still needs to be discussed - the commercials. One of our favourite episodes to do each year, we go through and discuss the ads that are shown pretty much every end break. We break down the story, debate their memorability, and rank them. Did you think we got it right? Are they any we missed? Be sure to let us know.

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Mixed Doubles World Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:43:31 +0000

The final Olympic spots of the season are up for grabs this week in Fredericton as the Mixed Doubles World Championship kicks off on Saturday. We've got you covered with a full preview as we talk about all 20 teams in the field, the two pools, and where each nation stands with respect to Olympic qualification. After going through the field, we also offer up our picks for who will stand tall at the end of the week.

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Post-Season Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:14 +0000

With the 4-person season in the books, we get together to discuss how the teams stack up at the end of the season. We go through and give our top 5 men's and women's teams in the world as we start to turn our attention to the upcoming Olympic year. Do you agree with our rankings? Let us know how you have the teams stacked up

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Men's Worlds Recap

Wascana Group — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:52:55 +0000

It's a better late than never situation, as we're here to look back at the week that was in Moose Jaw for the 2025 Men's World Curling Championship. We talk about Bruce Mouat getting his second world championship, a very strong week for Team Jacobs, and a solid performance by the Swiss. We also talk about Lukas Klima claiming an Olympic berth, the Americans having to go to the last chance qualifier, and how the rest of the field finished. We then chat about the controversy around Team China and what the ramifications are moving forward before discussing the Bruce Mouat-Rachel Homan game that kicked off the Player's Championship.

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World Curling Championship Trivia

Wascana Group — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:55:06 +0000

With the Men's World Curling Championship in full swing, we get together to play some world championship trivia. Sean kicks things off by quizzing Scott on the Women's World Curling Championship before Scott repays the favour with questions about the men's event. Play along and let us know if you beat either score.

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Women's Worlds Recap & Men's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:20:50 +0000

The Season of Champions continues to march on with its final stop coming up this week in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This comes on the heels of Rachel Homan winning her second consecutive world championship on Sunday. We start there by talking about Team Homan's run to the title, the sixth straight final appearance for Silvana Tirinzoni, and China securing an Olympic berth. We also talk about another tough playoff exit for Anna Hasselborg, another impressive performance by Team Gim, and how the rest of the field shook out. We then move on to the Men's World Curling Championship (24:08) by talking about all 13 teams in the field, where each team's strengths lie, and then make our picks for who we like to stand on top of the podium at the end of the week.

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Recapping the World Wheelchair Championships & Paralympic Fields are Set

Wascana Group — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:02:31 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, the World Wheelchair Curling Championship and the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Championship have taken place in Scotland and we're here to talk about all the goings on. From another world title for Team China and Wang Haitao to a disappointing result for Mark Ideson and Ina Forrest, the Canadian Mixed Doubles team, we talk about what stood out as well as go through the teams that have qualified 2026 Paralympics now that the fields are set. We finish up by going through some of the recent curling news, including some announcements for venues for upcoming events and a tough day for our friends at the Ontario senior provincial championships.

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Brier Recap & Women's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:20:48 +0000

It's a big week in the world of curling and we got you covered. We start with a full discussion of the 2025 Brier, including an interesting final, a rare Gushue miss, and a fun Pool B. We then move on to the 2025 Women's World Curling Championship, which kicks off Saturday in Korea (36:35). We go through all 13 teams in the field and what they need to do to end up on the podium at the end of the week.

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Brier Trivia

Wascana Group — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:07:24 +0000

This week, as the Brier rolls on in Kamloops, Sean answers trivia about Brier history, and we all learn a little bit along the way.

Scotties Recap & Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:59:11 +0000

As the Season of Champions rolls on, the guys start out by talking about Rachel Homan's 5th Scotties title and everything else that happened over the course of the week in Thunder Bay, including a roller coaster event for Kerri Einarson, a tough week for Krista McCarville, and a farewell to Kerry Galusha. Then (at 24:01) they shift to this week's Montana's Brier, which kicks off Friday in Kelowna. They go through the field and talk about all 18 teams and what they each need to do to consider the week a success.

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Scotties Trivia

Wascana Group — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:19:31 +0000

With the Scotties in full swing, the guys get together for some trivia about the Canadian Women's Curling Championship. Play with Scott as he tries to navigate a rather challenging trivia game created by Sean. Let us know if you beat Scott's score.

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Scotties Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:02:16 +0000

This week the Season of Champions kicks off with the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and the guys are here to give you a full preview of what should be a very fun week in Thunder Bay, ON. They go through all 18 teams in the field looking at their strengths and weaknesses before making their picks for who they think will represent Canada at the world championship.

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How Rec Games Change During the Season of Champions

Wascana Group — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:43:46 +0000

With the Season of Champions kicking off next week, the guys look at how games at the rec level tend to change at this time of year. From different shot selections to pace of play, they look at the pros and cons of rec players incorporating some of what they see on teevee into their own games. The guys wrap by talking about last weekend's U.S. championship and the remaining provincial championships coming up this weekend.

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Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:03:13 +0000

This week, the guys catch up with Jeff Salmons, the chair of the Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel organizing committee. The 'spiel, which took place this past weekend, takes place in beautiful Stanley, Idaho, in the shadows of the Stanley mountains. Jeff talks about the challenges of associated with running an outdoor bonspiel, including the ice, getting the rocks there, and lighting. The guys also talk about the community that has been built at the bonspiel, what the curling conditions are like, and how much fun it can be despite the cold. They then wrap up with a discussion of the curling community in Boise, the growth of the club there, and the initial discussions on getting a dedicated facility in the city.

Learn more about the S.O.B here. You can also check out the Boise Curling Club here.

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Catching up with Northern Ontario Curling Executive Director Laura Forget

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:15:58 +0000

With the provincial championships in full swing, Sean catches up with Northern Ontario Curling Association Executive Director Laura Forget. They discuss the role of executive directors for member associations, how provincial championships are put together, and the challenges of streaming provincials. They also chat about some of the financial challenges facing member associations, how the associations work together, and the challenges facing recreational curling in Northern Ontario.

You can stream the Northern Ontario provincials here.

Sean and Scott are doing play-by-play on Saturday January 26 for the qualifying games at the 2025 Over the Rainbow bonspiel at the Ottawa Curling Club. Streaming starts at noon ET on Saturday and the guys are doing the games at 2:00 and 4:30. Check our socials for links to the stream.

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2025 Bold Predictions!

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:21:54 +0000

It's time for one our favourite annual traditions as we go around the world of curling and offer up some bold predictions for 2025. From Olympic qualifying to broom foam density, there's a lot going on in the sport that will shape how the year plays out. Let us know if you agree with our predictions and what you think will happen this year.

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2025 Off to a Hot Start! Trials, Lineup Changes, & a Draft

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:58:20 +0000

We are kicking off 2025 with a roundup of what has been a very busy time in the world of curling. Sean and Scott start by talking about the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials that wrapped up on the weekend, including what happened in the final, before getting into the most recent major lineup shuffle with Teams Carey and Einarson and the implications for both squads. They then discuss the draft that the Grand Slam held to determine the pools at next week's event in Guelph, ON before wrapping up with some streaming and world curling announcements.

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5 Things to Watch at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials

Wascana Group — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:35:38 +0000

With just over 13 months until the 2026 Olympics, the Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials kicks off Monday in Liverpool, NS and Sean and Scott are here to highlight some of the things to keep an eye on over the course of the week. From the strength of the two pools to the weather, they discuss some of the factors that could determine who is standing at the top of the podium at the end of the week.

Check out our full discussion of the Powerplay here.

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4th Annual Stoney Awards

Wascana Group — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:40 +0000

It's a tradition like no other! Sean and Scott are back to go through the best in the world of curling from 2024. They go through 10 categories giving out awards for everything from Biggest Oddity to Best Team. Who would you award a prestigious Stoney Award to for 2024?

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They're Saying Boourns! & Other Curling News

Wascana Group — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:24:47 +0000

After a week off, the guys are back to do a tour around the world of curling. They start with the recent lineup change to Team Dunstone before talking about the Grand Slam in St. John's, which included a great moment where Team Jacobs was booed by the home crowd. They also talk about the field being set for the Canadian Mixed Doubles Olympic Curling Trials, the Canadian Senior Championship, and a new initiative from Curling Ontario.

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Euros Recap & News Update

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:20:05 +0000

With the 2024 European Curling Championship in the rearview mirror, Sean and Scott look back on the week that was in Lohja, Finland. They talk about a surprising win for the German men, the continued dominance of the Swiss women, and who struggled during the week. They then discuss the other news in the world of curling, including a new event from Curling Ontario, the Candian Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials Qualifier, and the Canadian Club Championship.

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Nearly Live from a 1-Day Bonspiel

Wascana Group — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:18:34 +0000

Come along with Sean and Scott as they play in the 2024 Rideau Curling Club 1-day Oktoberfest Bonspiel. With a 6-person team, they take you through the day as they play 2 games, comment on the third, and talk about the pros and cons of the 1-day format.

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European Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:56:31 +0000

It's time for the 2024 European Curling Championship! Ryan from Rocks Across the Pond joins Sean and Scott for the 5th Annual Bad Beer Bet! They go through the fields for both the A & B events before giving their picks for who will win, who will get relegated, and who will be promoted. For more, join us at GameofStonesPod.com

Women in Curling

Wascana Group — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:20:24 +0000

Sean is joined by Elaine Dagg-Jackson, the Chair of Women in Curling, to talk about the initiative's re-brand. Formerly known as the Women in Curling Leaders' Circle, the re-brand has come with four new pillars that the group is focusing on to help foster greater women's representation at all levels of curling. More information - including on how to apply to be part of the executive council and committees - can be found here. The deadline for applications is November 17.

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How to Score a Game

Wascana Group — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:08:21 +0000

In recent years, the guys have talked about how it seems like shooting percentages have been inflated, so today they talk about how percentages are calculated based on the instructions for scoring each individual shot. They discuss the Curling Canada guidelines for scoring a game and how that could be influencing the stats we see during broadcasts. Sean also scored a game using these guidelines and they discuss the difference between his score and the official stats from that game. You can find the Curling Canada instructions here.

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Biggest Differences Between Elite & Rec Level Strategies

Wascana Group — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:46:49 +0000

This week the guys chat about the differences in the strategies you see on teevee compared to what is advisable in your regular leagues. What parts of strategy can you incorporate from the top levels and which ones should you leave the pros?

They also chat about the Pan Continental Curling Championship, which kicks off on Sunday, and the news that Curling Canada is still looking for a title sponsor for next year's Olympic Trials.

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A New Roster Trend?

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:16:53 +0000

The guys are back to talk about another week of bombshell news in the world of curling. They talk about Brendan Bottcher joining Team Gushue as second and what that will look like on the ice. They then chat about whether this is part of a larger trend in the sport and what that means for elite-level curling moving forward.

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What's the Value of Streaming & In-Season Lineup Changes

Wascana Group — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:28:58 +0000

Sean and Scott chat about last weekend's Grand Slam before talking about the state of streaming in the world of curling, including the World Curling Federation's new season pass. They debate the value of streaming games and whether it's a good idea to keep all games behind a paywall. They then discuss a couple of big - and rare - in-season lineup changes for Teams Koe and Gushue and chat about what this trend could mean for the sport moving forward.

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Curling for Beginners & Improvers

Wascana Group — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:33:48 +0000

This week the guys are joined by John Robertson, author of Curling for Beginners and Improvers. John talks about his passion for the sport, why he wanted to write a book for new players, and the best way to introduce people to curling. John also talks about some of the key topics in the book, including best ways to practice, introducing the rules, introducing strategy, and keeping up with pace of play.

Following the discussion with John, Sean and Scott talk about the PointsBet and this week's return of the Grand Slam as well as some of the new branding we're seeing in the world of curling.

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How to Prep for Your Curling Season & Expectations for the Year

Wascana Group — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:50:38 +0000

The guys are set to hit the ice next week and are talking about what they do to get ready for the season. From physical prep to checking equipment to team dynamics, they go through all the pre-season steps that can help once the games get started. They then talk about what they are most excited to see at the elite level before Sean describes how he tracks his games through the course of the year.

Sean's Stretching Routine

Neck Circles

Shoulder Circles into Arm Circles

Arm Crosses

Hip Rotations

Toe Touches

Standing Forward Fold

Back Bends

Quad Stretch

Recline Twist

Child's Post

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Schedule Watch 2024

Wascana Group — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:22:23 +0000

The 2024-25 season is underway and the guys are back with their annual look at how teams are setting up their schedules. They look at a couple of the top Canadian teams, some of the best international teams, and a couple of the 'middle class' and up-and-comers to see which events are being targeted and how teams are managing travel. They wrap up by talking about some of the early season results along with the other news from the world of curling (44:10).

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Women's Sports & Identity

Wascana Group — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:28:38 +0000

Sean talks with Michelle J. Manno, author of Denied: Women, Sports, and the Contradiction of Identity. They talk about Michelle's personal experience with collegiate basketball, how personal identity mixes with team identity in sports, and how players navigate contested spaces. They also discuss how coaches police players' identities, the role of TItle IX, and how these issues exist across all women's sports.

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A Tribute to Jean-Marie Leduc

Wascana Group — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:17:58 +0000

This week, we are running a conversation from 2017 between Sean and Jean-Marie Leduc, who had one of the world's largest private collections of skates. Mr. Leduc passed away on August 12, so we wanted to share this conversation as a tribute to him - a man with an incredible passion for sports on ice.

If you're so inclined, check out Lace Up or the French version Coup de patin

Summer Q&A

Wascana Group — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:44:18 +0000

This week we take a couple questions from the listeners before checking out what's being asked over on the curling sub-reddit. From new schedules to best positions to how to improve your club, we offer up our answers to these questions.

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Potential Curling Scandals

Wascana Group — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:51:17 +0000

Fresh off the Olympics and the Soccer Canada drone scandal, we sit down and discuss what some comparable scandals in Canada could potentially look like.

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Improving Engagement at the Rec Level

Wascana Group — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:41:09 +0000

This week, Curl ON Executive Director Matt Allen joins the show to talk about his Engagement Tour Report (which you can read here). After spending more than 200 hours meeting with curlers and clubs across the province, Matt's report outlines ideas to increase engagement at the local level and proposes strategies to get more people playing the sport. From improving the online presence to attracting new and young curlers to adopting new business models, the report lays out a number of ideas to keep the sport strong at the grassroots. Do you think that these ideas will help increase engagement at the rec level?

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Curling Trivia

Wascana Group — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:39:22 +0000

Everyone loves a good trivia game, so this week Sean gives Scott some trivia questions related to the Scotties and Brier. Play along and see if you can beat Scott! If you do, be sure to let us know!

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We Sponsored a Team! How'd it go?

Wascana Group — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:54:53 +0000

This week Sean talks with the skip of Team Davies, Zach Davies. You may remember that we sponsored a team for the 2023-24 season, so we wanted to catch up with everything that happened over the winter. Zach talks about the challenge of skipping his team while also playing front end for the Canadian Junior Men's team, how the team improved over the season, and some of the highlights they experienced along the way - including some surprising road trip music choices.

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Summer News Update

Wascana Group — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:37:26 +0000

It's been a while since we caught up on all goings on around the world of curling, so this week we catch up with what's been happening. We talk the European C championships, some host city announcements for upcoming events, and the Canadian Wheelchair program selections. We also get into a report on recreational curling engagement from CurlON and finish the show with a special clip of what could Scott's big break.

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Behind the Scenes of the Canadian Junior Program

Wascana Group — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:12:05 +0000

In 2021, Curling Canada announced that it was changing the timing of the Canadian Junior Curling Championship, allowing teams that win a full season to prepare for the world championship. That puts junior champions in a unique situation as they have access to resources that were not previously available to Canadian champions. This week, Adam Naugler, the lead for Team Johnson Tao, joined Sean to talk about the team's season as the Canadian junior champions. He talks about the challenge of balancing curling and school, the pressure of the Junior B championship to qualify for the world juniors, the resources available to them from Curling Canada, and the state of junior curling in Canada.

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2024 Curling Commercial Rankings

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 May 2024 03:13:00 +0000

For the first time in a couple years, we were gifted with some new curling commercials for the 2024 Season of Champions! And as we love to do with a new batch of ads, we’re here to rank them. From agricultural products to Curling Canada promotions, there is a lot to discuss this year. What do you think of our rankings? Did we miss any ads this year?

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Spring News Update

Wascana Group — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:38:40 +0000

We're back after a brief hiatus to talk about what has been a very busy spring in the world of curling. We start by discussing the Men's World Championship along with the mixed doubles before going across Canada to talk about all the men's (16:00) and women's (39:40) lineup changes that we've seen.

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Women's Worlds Recap & Men's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:36:02 +0000

It's a busy time of year in the curling world and we're excited to be talking about it all. We start by recapping what was a fun week at the Women's World Curling Championship. We talk about Rachel Homan's win, the game/shot of the year, and how the rest of the field broke down over the course of the week. We then move on to preview the field for the Men's World Curling Championship. We go through the field and talk about all 13 teams before offering up our picks for the week.

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Brier Recap & Women's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:36:18 +0000

In the midst of the very busy Season of Champions, we're back to recap the week that was at the Brier and look ahead to the Women's World Curling Championship. We start by recapping the Brier, including Gushue's run of dominance, a great week for Saskatchewan, and some of the best stand out performances of the week. At 31:05 we look ahead to the Women's Worlds by previewing all 13 teams in the field, including Silvana Tirinzoni going for her 5th consecutive title. We wrap the show by talking about our attempt to watch curling at Montana's during the Brier.

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Biggest Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:32:08 +0000

The Season of Champions is in full swing withe the first ever Montana's Brier set to kick off on Friday. We talk about the format, the storylines, and all 18 teams heading to Regina before making our picks for who will stand tall at the end of the week.

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Scotties Recap: Passing the Torch

Wascana Group — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:24:52 +0000

We join you nearly live from the Ottawa Curling Club, home of Team Homan, to talk about an action packed week at the Scotties. From Rachel Homan capturing her fourth title to Kerri Einarson's remarkable streak coming to an end to the retirement of Jennifer Jones, there was a lot going on in Calgary and we try to cover it all.

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Super Scotties Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:12:46 +0000

It's our favourite event of the year, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. To get you set for the week, we give our full preview, including the new playoff format, new rules, and the biggest storylines of the week. We also preview all 18 teams in the field, the expectations for each, and give our picks for how things will stack up at the end of the week. But before all that, we give our initial reactions to the news that this year will be Jennifer Jones' last Scotties as she steps away from the 4-person game.

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Best Active Rivalries

Wascana Group — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:28:48 +0000

In the midst of the Season of Champions, we take a break from the on-ice results to discuss some of the best matchups that we're looking forward to seeing over the next few months. From cross Canada competition to international matchups, we go across the globe to identify some of the best active rivalries around the curling world.

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Cross Country Checkup

Wascana Group — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:06:30 +0000

The Scotties field is set! The Brier field is taking shape! This week we go coast to coast to coast to discuss all the goings on in the provincial playdowns over the past couple of weeks! From first time champs to returning veterans, we discuss the teams that are moving on and how they got there.

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Provincial Playdown Excitement!

Wascana Group — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:49:45 +0000

It's provincial and territorial playdown season across Canada, so we go coast to coast to coast to discuss some of the biggest storylines we're looking forward to following. From deep fields to up and coming teams to the CTRS points, we talk about what will be a fun few weeks as the Scotties and Brier fields are rounded out.

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*recorded Wednesday January 17

Bold Predictions for 2024!

Wascana Group — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:37:50 +0000

In another one of our favourite annual traditions, we offer up some bold predictions for 2024! From who will win to big event changes, we offer up some thoughts on what could transpire in the world of curling over the next 12 months. We then wrap up with a couple great emails we received over the holidays!

Do you like our predictions? What do you foresee for the year?

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3rd Annual Stoney Awards

Wascana Group — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:30:24 +0000

It's a tradition like no others - the Stoney Awards! We're back to honour the best in the year in curling. As in the past, we have 10 categories - ranging from Departure of the Year to Team of the Year. Let us know who you would have presented a prestigious Stoney Award for 2023.

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The Ascension of Team Jacobs: Ten Years Later

Wascana Group — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:25:09 +0000

We're turning the clock back a decade as it was 10 years ago this week that Team Jacobs made their incredible undefeated run through the 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. We discuss the team's rise to prominence, whether the Trials (in particular this shot) represent the team's peak, and what came after the Olympic gold medal.

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Euros Recap: Best Bad Beer Bet Result Ever!

Wascana Group — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:48:14 +0000

The Euros are done and the results of the Bad Beer Bet with Rocks Across the Pond are in and we are excited! We talk about all the action from Scotland, including who is getting promoted, who is getting relegated, and who won! We also finish by briefly talking about the Canadian Club Curling Championship.

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European Championship Preview & Bad Beer Bet with Rocks Across the Pond

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:32:18 +0000

It's that time of year again where the top curling teams in Europe gather to determine the European champion, the teams heading to the world championship, and who will be promoted/relegated next year. It's also the time of year where we go head to head and pit our picks against those of our friends at Rocks Across the Pond. With Jonathan playing in the event this year, we had to do things a little differently so Ryan is flying solo as we preview both the men's and women's events. We go through all the teams in the A events, including some interesting stats that could have a significant impact on the week, before chatting about some of the B event teams that we expect to make a serious push towards promotion. Who do you like this week?

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November News Update

Wascana Group — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:37:50 +0000

We're back to talk about what has been a busy week in the world of curling. We start by wrapping up the Pan Continental Championship, including talking about who was relegated, promoted, and qualified for the world championship. We then chat about some of the familiar names in contention at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, John Morris' new team, and the start of this week's grand slam. We wrap up by talking about a weird game we played in this week and how our season is going.

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Kelowna Controversy

Wascana Group — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:17:02 +0000

We get together to talk about what has been an eventful week at the Pan Continental Curling Championship in Kelowna. We break down TSN's decision to move the games off teevee and exclusively to streaming, Brad Gushue offering some strong criticism for the World Curling Federation, and what this all says about the state of the event, now in its second year. Following that, we talk about the games being played, including both Canadian teams qualifying for the playoffs, the world qualifiers, and the great story being written by Jamaica on the women's B-side.

Check out the Belgium Women's and Men’s Challenger Events early next year!

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What to Make of the Slams

Wascana Group — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:34:43 +0000

With the first Grand Slam in the books, Sean and Scott discuss where the series stands in 2023. What is the perception of fans? How does that differ from the players? What do these events tell us about the place of professional curling? Following that, they talk about Team Ferbey's legacy as they are inducted into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame.

Let's Improve the Slams!, June 1, 2022

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We Sponsored a Team!

Wascana Group — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:45:14 +0000

Sean is joined by the members of Team Davies, the University of Alberta U21 Men's Team. We have joined their list of sponsors for this season, so Sean chats with them about their expectations for the year, how the curling program works at the University of Alberta, and the financial challenge junior teams face in raising funds. The discussion is followed by Sean discussing the PointsBet Invitational and the World Mixed Curling Championship.

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Pointsbet Bracket Challenge

Wascana Group — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:26:37 +0000

The Pointsbet single elimination event is back and so are we with our second annual Billion Dollar Challenge!! We go through the complete fields for this week and fill out our bracket live as we go. Be sure to let us know how your brackets stack up!

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Schedule Watch 2023

Wascana Group — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:24:21 +0000

We're back from our summer break and looking ahead to the upcoming curling season! This week, we go through some team schedules to see how the new Brier and Scotties qualification rules are impacting how teams pick their events. We talk about the defending champs, some established squads, and some up and comers to see if we can spot the differences in how they are approaching a new season.

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Name that Shot! Progressive Trivia Edition

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:54:57 +0000

We're back from a mid-summer break for another edition of Canada's Fastest Growing Game Show, Name That Shot! This time we're doing a progressive trivia version of the game, so play along with Scott as Sean gives clues that get increasingly easier and let us know how you scored.

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How is Curling like Golf?

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:53:44 +0000

Join us as we head to the course to play of first round of the summer. Along the way we talk about the ways in which golf and curling are the same - from the warm-ups to the shot preparation to the conditions during the game. We also discuss our strategies, where we're the most comfortable, and how we played.

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Keys to Shot Making

Wascana Group — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:09:14 +0000

What’s the most important thing you need to do to make a shot? We go through seven critical components of making a shot in an effort to determine which is the most critical. Let us know what you think is the biggest key to making shots!

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What's Curling's Best Playoff Format?

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:24:01 +0000

After some time away from the mic, we're back to kick off our summer season of episodes! This week, we answer an interesting listener question: what is the best playoff format? Scott has gone through the numbers to see whether certain formats offer an unfair advantage and we also chat about the various formats that have been used and how we feel about them from a fan perspective.

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What's the Word? Another New Team Edition

Wascana Group — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:09:41 +0000

While it may not be the frenzy that we saw last year, the end of this curling season has brought with it some big lineup changes and we're here to talk about it. We go through 13 of the biggest lineup changes for Canadian teams and offer up a word to describe each. Let us know how you would describe the lineup changes and if there are any shuffles we missed.

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Postseason Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Sat, 20 May 2023 01:40:28 +0000

We're back to start wrapping up the season that was in 2022-23! We start by stacking up all the teams in the 4-person game and seeing how they stack up against each other in our power rankings. Sean gives his list of the top 10 teams in the world while Scott offers up his feedback, including some honorable mentions. Let us know who you think we missed out in our rankings.

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Sherry Anderson Does It Again! What Does Mixed Doubles Gold Mean for USA Curling?

Wascana Group — Fri, 05 May 2023 01:23:08 +0000

We're back to talk about what was an exciting weekend in Korea as the world senior and mixed doubles titles were decided. We talk about Sherry Anderson winning her fourth senior world title and what an impressive stretch she is on the event before discussing the all-Canada sweep of the event. We then chat about the world mixed doubles event by debating what the win means for USA curling and whether this influences our perception of specialists v. non-specialists in the discipline.

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Curling Canada Makes Changes

Wascana Group — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:01:16 +0000

After a week off, we're back to talk about some of the changes Curling Canada made to Olympic, Scotties, and Brier qualification. We briefly touch on the world mixed doubles and senior championships before getting into the Curling Canada changes. We talk about what we like (a lot) and what we don't like (less) and how this could impact things moving forward.

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New Kids on the Block: Men's Worlds Recap

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:32:35 +0000

We're back to recap what was a fun week at the men's world curling championship in Ottawa. We talk about Bruce Mouat getting his first world championship, Brad Gushue earning his third silver medal, and steps forward for Italy and Switzerland. We also debate where Niklas Edin's spinner ranks on the list of all-time greatest shots, the vibe in the building, and how the Patch was this week.

Be sure to check out the Goulden Carolus Classic over in Belgium.

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The Era of Dynasties: The Swiss Women Win while the Swedish Men Take their Turn

Wascana Group — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:09:54 +0000

We're back to talk about all the action at the Women's World Curling Championship. We talk about the dominance of Team Tirinzoni, a surprise silver for Norway, and the week that was for Team Canada. We also go through the rest of the field and talk about the narratives that emerged about the ice before talking about the Canadian Mixed Doubles and Juniors. We then turn our attention to the Men's Worlds, which kick off on Saturday. We go through all 13 teams in the field, discuss how they can navigate the week, and make our picks for who will emerge as the 2023 World Champion.

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Women's Worlds Preview: Beat the Streak?

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:53:53 +0000

We're back to talk about the Women's World Curling Championship, which starts on Saturday in Sandviken, Sweden. We chat about the 13 teams in the field, including Silvana Tirinzoni and Switzerland going for their fourth straight title. We also talk Anna Hasselborg's chances at getting her first world title, whether this is the year for Kerri Einarson, and if Satsuki Fujisawa can take what has been a strong season and make it a great season as we debate each team's chances.

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Brier Recap: Another Dynasty

Wascana Group — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:03:43 +0000

We're back to recap what was an eventful week in London. We talk about Brad Gushue capturing his fifth Brier title, the cruelty of small misses that cost Matt Dunstone, and Marc Kennedy's stellar play. We also talk about the format, Kevin Koe's tough loss, and breakthrough performances by the Horgan brothers. We wrap up by talking about Colin Hodgson and Ryan Fry's departures and David Murdoch's tough position.

Be sure to check our socials for our giveaway of an Ailsa Craig print by Daniel Martin

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Brier Update: Strategy Talk, Playoff Expectations, & New Merch Store

Wascana Group — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:11:57 +0000

The Brier playoffs are set and we're here to talk about what we've seen so far and the playoffs coming up this weekend in London. We talk about Thursday morning's game between Quebec and Wild Card 1, the dominance of the top 4 teams, and how things are stacking up heading into the weekend. We then chat about some of the other stories of the week before talking about our new Merch store and what is now available.

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Big Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:10:40 +0000

We're back to preview the 2023 Tim Hortons Brier! We talk about all 18 teams in the field in London, ON, including the favourites, the young teams trying to establish themselves, and some of the new and returning faces. We also make our picks for the week and announce the winner of our Ailsa Craig print. If you didn't win, have no fear, we're doing another giveaway for the Brier!

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Scotties Recap: Back-to-Back-to-Back-to-Back

Wascana Group — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:50:37 +0000

We're back to review an eventful 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. We start by talking about Kerri Eirnarson's 4th straight Scotties title and her final win over Jennifer Jones. We then discuss another podium finish for Krista McCarville and a breakout week for Christina Black before going through some of the highlights from the rest of the field.

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Scotties Trends Heading into Playoffs

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:58:55 +0000

We're back to chat about some of the trends we've seen this week at the Scotties. We discuss the playoff scenarios, the increase in scoring from last year, and time management for teams with more active front ends. We wrap up by talking about the rather interesting measures we've seen, the ice conditions, and the new look TSN booth.

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Super Scotties Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:33:47 +0000

It's time for our favourite event on the curling calendar, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. We talk about Joanne Courtney joining the TSN booth for the week and how strong the field is before turning our attention to each team. We go team-by-team through the pools to talk about the lineups, the favourites, and who we think will stand tall at the end of the week. We wrap up by talking about our special Scotties giveaway.

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Gambling & Curling

Wascana Group — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 04:51:41 +0000

Matthew Hall, former Canadian and World Junior champion, stops by to discuss gambling and curling. Currently an oddsmaker with CoolBet, he talks about his interest in math, creating odds for curling, and how he models events. He also discusses the amount of money brought in by curling, the guard rails in place to prevent foul play, and curling prop bets.

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Scotties Field Set, Dumb Pregnancy Rules, & Best Bonspiel Formats

Wascana Group — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:43:41 +0000

Recorded before the David Murdoch to Curling Canada news, Sean and Scott talk about a busy weekend in curling as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts field is set. They talk about the provincial championships from the weekend, the Wild Card selections, and a rather stacked pool for the Scotties. They then turn to 2 announcements by Curling Canada, including the very strange pregnancy policy and the new qualification format for next season's PointsBet Invitational. FInally, the guys talk about their bonspiel experience over the weekend and what formats work best when heading to a 'spiel.

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High Performance v. Grassroots, Curling Canada Launches Streaming, & ChatGPT Curling Storytime

Wascana Group — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:23:16 +0000

It's been a big week in the world of curling, both on and off the ice. The guys start by talking about some of the provincial finals from the weekend and currently on going, including a phenomenal game winning shot from Kayla Skrlik. They then discuss Curling Canada's review of the high performance program and the attention (or lack thereof) on the grassroots level in Canada. They also give their thoughts on Curling Canada+, the new streaming service for all non-Season of Champions events. They wrap up by sharing a curling story from ChatGPT.

Check out Scott's AI generated curling image here.

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News Roundup & First Timer LIve Event Tips

Wascana Group — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:07:11 +0000

There's been a lot going on in curling, so Sean and Scott roundup all the news, including the Grand Slam, provincial results, and some lineup changes. They also dish out some tips for first timers heading to live events during the Season of Champions.

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2023 Bold Predictions

Wascana Group — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:16:01 +0000

The guys are back with one of their favourite annual traditions - bold predictions for the year to come! They start by recapping which of last year's predictions came true and then give 13 bold predictions for 2023. They go from championships to breakups to off the ice stories to outline what could be some of the biggest stories of the year.

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2nd Annual Stoney Awards

Wascana Group — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:33:09 +0000

The guys are back after a holiday break to dish out some hardware. They recap 2022 in curling and hand out some awards for the best of the year. They go through 12 categories ranging from Game of the Year to Oddity of the Year. If they missed any out, get in touch over at GameofStonesPod.com

20 Years of the World has Caught Up to Canada!" Plus, it's Sherry Anderson's World & Another Slam in the Books

Wascana Group — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:45:51 +0000

At last week's Grand Slam, only 7 of the 16 playoff teams were Canadian, including only 2 on the men's side. This led to a fresh round of declarations that the world has caught up with Canada. This prompted us to look back at 20 years of this declaration and whether it's (finally) time to retire this narrative.

We also talk about Sherry Anderson winning her fifth(!!!!) consecutive Canadian senior championship and the ways the finals played out at the Masters.

To see the articles mentioned in the episode, check out this blog from our website: A Brief History of "The World has Caught up to Canada'

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Smaller Curling Venues, Interesting Masters Outcomes, & We're Playing Weird Games Lately

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:31:31 +0000

Curling Canada announced this week that the 2024 Brier will be held in Regina, prompting the question of whether the days of Briers in NHL arenas are behind us? And does that impact the fan experience? We then talk about this week's Grand Slam and what winners would make for the most interesting storylines going into 2023. The show wraps up by talking about some of our recent games, including a big strategy decision and what makes for major momentum swings in rec level games.

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Bad Beer Bet Win & A Very Busy Week in Curling

Wascana Group — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:12:59 +0000

Sean and Scott start off by celebrating their win in the annual Bad Beer Bet with Rocks Across the Pond. They then get into the European championship playoffs and who is heading up and down next year as well as who booked their spots in the world championship. They then go through what is a very busy week in curling, including the Canadian club championship, the Canadian senior championship, and the world mixed doubles qualifying event. They finish up by talking about which beers they should pick for Ryan and Jonathan.

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Madeleine Dupont Proves Scott Wrong! And What's the Value of Rankings?

Wascana Group — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:48:15 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about a fun week so far at the European Championships. They discuss Madeleine Dupont's incredible run, the women's final, and the crowded middle of the women's field. They also chat about the men's side and how things look heading into the second semi final. They then look at the current CTRS, Ken Pom, and Twine Time rankings and debate about the value of ranking systems and whether they warrant so much attention.

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Men's Euros Preview & Bad Beer Bet with Rocks Across the Pond

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:22:48 +0000

In this crossover episode, Sean is joined by the Professor of Peel, Jonathan Havercroft, to preview the men's A & B fields for the 2022 European Curling Championship, which starts Saturday in Ostersund, Sweden. They go through the A division team by team and discuss how each team looks heading into the week before making their picks for who books their spot in the world championship and who gets relegated. They then chat about the B division, which teams stand out, and who may have the edge for promotion.

For a full preview of the women's field, be sure to check out Ryan and Scott's preview on Rocks Across the Pond.

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More USA Curling Changes, Niklas Edin has Surgery, Pan Continental Takes Shape, & Fitting in with new Teammates

Wascana Group — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:04:25 +0000

In this episode, Scott makes his triumphant return to the pod to chat with Sean about the USA Curling situation, including even more changes to the organization. They also talk about the on-going Pan Continental Curling Championship, including the poor attendance, the impact of China not participating, and the teevee coverage. They wrap up by talking about the best ways to incorporate new players into your team and how communication and expectations are key before Sean vents about an esoteric pet peeve.

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News Update: Plush is Out, Pan Continental Championship is In

Wascana Group — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 03:38:40 +0000

In this episode, Sean talks about the resignation of Jeff Plush from USA Curling, how the decision was announced, and what this means for the organization moving forward. He also talks about Niklas Edin's injury before previewing both the A & B side of the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championship. He is then joined by a special guest to make their picks for the week.

Yates Report, Grassroots Reaction, & What's Next for USA Curling

Wascana Group — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:09:25 +0000

This week, Sean talks about the current situation with USA Curling and its CEO Jeff Plush. He opens by going through the Yates Report and Plush's actions while he was the Commissioner of the NWSL and reports of abuse and misconduct were brought to his attention. He then talks with Monica Walker and Courtney Shaw about the grassroots response in the United States and the open letter written by the DEI Task Force.

For more information, please check out the following sources:

Yates Report

DEI Task Force Letter

USA Curling Statement

USA Curling 'reviewing' report detailing current CEO's Involvement in systemic abuse in NWSL

Former NWSL commissioner didn't respond to Sally Yates after saying he 'welcomed' investigation

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Curious Strategies at the National

Wascana Group — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:26:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what was a fun weekend at the first Grand Slam of the season in North Bay. They discuss some of their big takeaways from the week (2:40) before getting into a couple rather curious strategies decisions from the playoffs. They debate Niklas Edin's decision in the semi-final against Matt Dunstone (7:10) and the pros and cons of being down 2 with hammer compared to tied without coming home. They also go back and forth about Kerri Einarson's decision in the fourth end of the final against Silvana Tirinzoni and the benefits of sitting 4 heading into skip's rocks (16:50). They finish by again asking for improvements to the Grand Slam website (25:00) before commenting on the on going situation with USA Curling (30:35).

You can check out Rocks Across the Pond's episode on USA curling here.

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Grand Slam Oddsmakers

Wascana Group — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:57:57 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go through the men's and women's fields for this week's Boost National in North Bay, ON. They give their odds for each team's chance at emerging victorious and get some clarification on the schedule live on the pod.

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Bracket Busted! No More Extras!? And are Shooting Percentages Inflated?

Wascana Group — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:01:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back at the Pointsbet Invitational. They talk about wins for Reid Carruthers and Jennifer Jones as well as which teams stood out, the new timing rules, and what was up with the teevee schedule. They also debate the draw the button at the end of tied games, the state of the extra ends, and how to make end of game scenarios more exciting. They then move on to the shooting percentages for the week and ask whether they may be inflated and why that could be happening. They wrap up by talking about the uSports championship and who will represent Canada at the World University Games in January.

Our Fall Training episode is available here: Spring (umm...Autumn?) Training

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Bracket Challenge!

Wascana Group — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:59:31 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go through their bracket for this week's PointsBet Invitation in Fredericton. They go through both the men's and women's brackets as they build towards their winner picks. If you want to compete against the guys and the chance for $1 million if you get a perfect bracket, head over to sweep16.ca

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Diversity & Inclusivity Initiatives After Curling Canada Symposium

Wascana Group — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:04:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean is joined by Sabena Islam about diversity and inclusion initiaitves in curling. They talk about Curling Canada's 'Changing the Face of Curling' symposium and some of Curling Canada's DEI initiatives. The discussion ranges from how these program's came about, where they stand now, and what steps the curling community can take moving forward.

Please check out some of the resources available:

United we Curl: https://unitedwecurl.com/

Curling Canada: https://www.curling.ca/files/2021/03/Full-Resource-Kit-Eng.pdf

Goldline: https://blog.goldlinecurling.com/we-can-all-changethefaceofcurling-introducing-the-unitedwecurl-brooms/

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Setting Team Schedules - 2022 Edition

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:30:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about how teams have set their schedules for the 2022-23 curling season. They start by looking at the recent changes announced by the World Curling Federation to the world rankings system and some of the player reaction. That's followed by going through the season schedules for 6 Canadian teams to see how they have set themselves up for the Season of Champions. They start with Team Homan and then move on to Team Koe, Team Lawes, Team Carruthers, Team Galusha, and Team Gauthier.

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Invitational Matchups Set, Early Season Results, & Eve Muirhead's Legacy

Wascana Group — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:50:17 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what's happening in a strangely busy August in the world of curling. They start by talking about some early season events (2:00) before moving on to the first round matchups for the PointsBet Invitational coming up in September (Women - 7:00; Men - 22:40). They wrap up by talking about Eve Muirhead's retirement, legacy, and whether she is the greatest Scottish player of all time (35:20).

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The postman pays a visit!

Wascana Group — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:47:52 +0000

This week on the show, Sean and Scott open up the mailbox and answer some of your questions.

What's Next for Grand National Curling Club

Wascana Group — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:28:32 +0000

This week Sean flies solo to try to get to the bottom of the situation in the United States between USA Curling and the Grand National Curling Club. He's joined by Kristen Conrad of GNCC to talk about the background to what led to USA Curling's vote to remove GNCC clubs. They talk about how GNCC supports its members, the financial challenges faced by clubs over the past 2 years, and how this decision will be felt by players. Kristen also explains the next steps in the process and whether there could be a change of heart between now and the final vote in the fall.

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TSN Has a Change in the Booth!! And What's Going on in the US?

Wascana Group — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:44:57 +0000

The News Fairy has come in the middle of the summer! Sean and Scott start by trying to understand what is going on between USA Curling and GNCC (3:00). They then talk about Cheryl Bernard announcing that she is leaving the TSN booth, including Cheryl's legacy in the booth, the expectations for the new person, and throw out some names of who that new person might be.

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Curlng's Ryder Cup is Out , March Madness is In & What Other Sporting Events Should We Borrow From

Wascana Group — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:31:54 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the news that the Continental Cup will not be played this season and what that means for the event's future before talking about the new March Madness style event set for September in Fredericton. They then look at some other major sporting events that curling could borrow from in order to spice up some of its events.

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Best Games of the Quad!

Wascana Group — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:47:09 +0000

This week, Sean and Scott look back at the best games from the past four years. From worlds to Olympics to national championships, they talk about the most exciting matches that still hold some re-watchability. Agree with their list? Be sure to let them know what they missed.

To see the list, including links to watch the game, check out the accompanying blog post.

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Glitter Bombspiel is Back!

Wascana Group — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:38:20 +0000

This week Sean and Scott welcome Tammy Moyer and Courtney Shaw from the Potamac Curling Club to discuss the return of the Glitter Bombspiel. We talk about the importance of the Bombspiel, the level of competition, and creating inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ2+ community in curling.

Registration opens on July 5 here: https://curldc.org/eventPage.php/glitter-bombspiel-2022

Follow them on Twitter: @curldc & @GlttrBombspiel

Visit the Wine Counrtry Curling Club here: https://winecountrycurlingclub.com/bonspiels/

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Who Gets on Teevee?

Wascana Group — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:23:01 +0000

This week, Sean and Scott look at the data from the past four years to determine how teams get on TSN? Does winning matter? How important is name recognition? Do certain provinces gets hosed? The guys break it all down.

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Let's Improve the Slams!

Wascana Group — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 02:36:38 +0000

In this week's episode, Sean and Scott brainstorm some ways to improve the 6 events in the Grand Slam of Curling. After briefly recapping the World Junior Curling Championship (3:00), they go event by event to come up with ways to make the Slams more unique and interesting for curling fans. They talk about why they think the series needs some changes (8:10) and then go through the schedule with ideas to spice up each event - National (16:00), Masters (21:30), Tour Challenge (24:51), Open (28:46), Players Championship (31:45), Champions Cup (34:32).

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Remembering Thomas Ulsrud

Wascana Group — Thu, 26 May 2022 02:06:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott share their memories of Thomas Ulsrud, who passed away Tuesday night. A World Champion, European Champion, and Olympic Silver Medallist, he was one of the best players in the sport, both on and off the ice.

What's the Word? New Team Edition

Wascana Group — Thu, 19 May 2022 06:05:56 +0000

This week, Sean and Scott go through some of the biggest new teams announced during curling's free agent frenzy. They go through 10 women's and 10 men's teams and give their words to describe each of the new lineups. They also talk about how they think the teams will stack up next year and how some of the most competitive provinces will look as we enter the new Olympic quad.

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The Arena Club Experience with Palmetto Curling & the last big Events of the Season

Wascana Group — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:31:30 +0000

In this episode, Sean flies solo as he goes around the world of curling as the season inches to its conclusion. He starts by discussing the Champions Cup (1:15) and EJ Harndon joining Team Gushue, including the residency implications (9:45). He then talks about the U18 Canadian championship (11:35) and looks ahead to the World Junior Curling Championship (17:08).

He's then joined by Brian Champion-Westcott of the Palmetto Curling Club (23:00). They chat about the impact of the Olympics on the club, recruiting members in the southern United States, and the challenges of being an arena curling club, including the struggle to set up the ice and inconsistent ice conditions.

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Is the Power Play Good for Mixed Doubles? Plus, more World Championships & the Final Grand Slam

Wascana Group — Tue, 03 May 2022 03:54:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go around the world of curling to discuss the latest developments. They start by talking about the World Senior Curling Championships (2:40) and the Mixed Doubles World Championship (5:23). They then do a deep dive into the Power Play statistics and debate whether it helps or hurts the mixed doubles discipline, particularly when it comes to keeping games close (14:04). They finish up by chatting about the Canadian U18 Championship (31:55), previewing the Champions Cup (33:55), and how to watch the Wheelchair Mixed Doubles World Championship (43:05).

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Curling World Roundup

Wascana Group — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:04:13 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go around the curling world to catch up on all the goings on over the past couple of weeks. They start by talking about Niklas Edin's 4th straight world championship (2:15) and hear from Oskar Eriksson and Niklas Edin on what the win means for the team (10:04). They then discuss Sean's experience in Las Vegas, the crowd size, and Vegas' future as a host city for curling events (12:25).

That's followed by a chat about the Players Championship, including Bruce Mouat and Anna Hasselborg's wins (17:09) before moving on to previewing the Mixed Doubles World Championship (24:39) and World Senionr Championship (36:38), both of which kick off this weekend in Geneva.

They finish by looking at the lineup announcement for the new Team Bottcher (40:07) and breaking down their own results as their season starts to wind down (44:49).

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(Nearly) Live from the Men's World Championship

Wascana Group — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:54:37 +0000

In this week's episode, Sean talks with some of the players at the 2022 Men's World Curling Championship.

Hear from Ross Patterson, Oskar Eriksson, Korey Dropkin, Brad Gushue, Amos Mosaner, Magnus Ramsfjell, Lukas Klima, Craig Saville, Yannick Schwaller, Niklas Edin, and Brett Gallant as they talk about the ice conditions, world championship debuts, Olympic hangovers, and the state of the world championship in a sport so focused on the Olympic Games.

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One Worlds Ends as Another Worlds Starts

Wascana Group — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:22:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back at the Women's World Curling Championship in Prince George, BC (1:55). They talk about SIlvana Tirinzoni's 3rd consecutive championship, a terrific performance from Team Korea, and the untimely struggles of Team Canada in the midst of an overall very good week. They also chat about Anna Hasselborg still chasing that elusive world championship, strong performances for Denmark and the United States, and Turkey picking up the country's first ever victory in their debut performance.

They then move on to this week's Men's World Curling Championship (35:10). They talk about some of the major teams that are not going to be playing in Las Vegas before going through the 13 teams that will be playing. They discuss each team's roster and divide the field into tiers before making their picks.

They wrap up by giving their initial reactions to the news that Tracy Fleury will join Team Homan and their own return to the win column.

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Women's Worlds Take Shape & New Teams Announced

Wascana Group — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:29:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott check in on the Women's World Curling Championship taking place in Prince George, BC. They talk about the new no-tick rule and its impact on the play, where Team Canada stands, and how they playoff picture looks. They also talk about Team Scotland's withdrawal, the impact on the field, and how the remaining schedules shape the playoff race. Before moving on, they also correct last week's episode on how Czech Republic made it into the field and discuss other replacements for Russia in world events. They then discuss the new team announcements, including Teams Howard, McCarville, Jacobs, and Lawes. They end with a discussion of the Gouden Carolus Classic and their own teams as they head to the end of the season.

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Keepin' Up with Curlin' - Brier & Paralympic Reactions, Women's Worlds Expectations, & Roster Shakeups

Wascana Group — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 03:56:05 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go around the world of curling to talk about all the action from the ice. They start by recapping the Brier (1:45), including Brad Gushue's remarkable win, some of the more fun results, and the state of the broadcasts. That's followed by a recap of the Paralympics (35:25), including the great performances by the medallists and Slovakia's incredible run. They then preview the Women's World Curling Championship, which starts on Saturday (43:55), by discussing their expectations for the 13 teams in the field. They wrap up by offering their reactions to some of the team breakups that have been announced this week (1:07:28).

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Diversity in Curling Roundtable

Wascana Group — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:24:28 +0000

With the Brier and Paralympics in full swing, Sean and Scott wanted to re-visit their discussion with Auria Moore, Porsche Stephenson, and Jason Chang on the state of diversity in the sport. In the roundtable, which was held in 2020, they each discuss their experiences in the sport and strategies we can all implement to make the sport welcoming to everyone who comes to a curling facility.

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Brier & Paralympic Mega Preview!

Wascana Group — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:29:27 +0000

It's a major week of curling around the world with both the Brier & Paralympic Curling starting on the weekend and Sean and Scott have got you covered. They start by talking about the Brier, including whether there is a stronger of the two pools (4:30) before exploring the key storylines for each team in both Pool A (8:31) and Pool B (32:07). They then discuss what some of the most fun scenarios that could happen over the course of the week (49:55) and make their picks (54:40).

They then look at the wheelchair curling field at the 2022 Paralympic Games. They talk about some of the key stats for each of the 12 teams in the field (55:40), the uncertainty surrounding Russia's participation, and make their picks for who will top the podium (1:21:50).

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That's a Wrap! Full Olympic Curling Recap

Wascana Group — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:52:43 +0000

The Beijing 2022 Olympics are done, but Sean and Scott are just getting started as they look back at all the curling stories from the past 3 weeks. They start by talking about the women’s field (5:45), including Eve Muirhead’s dominant performance in the gold medal game, a great week for Satsuke Fujisawa, another medal for Anna Hasselborg, and what went wrong for Team Canada. They then break down the men’s field (33:30) from Niklas Edin capping his career, a Bruce Mouat’s silver, a great week for the Americans, and the end of Team Gushue’s remarkable run. They wrap up by reflecting on the mixed doubles event (57:25) and how Team Italy dominated the field, the strange circumstances of Team Australia, and what the expectations should be for Canada moving forward, including the role fans have in supporting the athletes.

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Biggest Stories of the 2022 Olympics...So Far

Wascana Group — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:46:21 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at all the curling goings on at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. They start by giving their overall impressions (1:34) before moving on to some of the biggest stories of the week. They explore why Silvana Tirinzoni and Niklas Edin sit at the top of the table (3:45), whether Jennifer Jones & Brad Gushue's struggles at last stone draw are overstated (8:00), the problems with the broadcast (13:00), and the ice conditions at the Ice Cube (22:15).

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Who Ya Got? Each Team's Strengths Heading into the Olympics

Wascana Group — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:45:29 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 4-person team competition at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. They start by discussing their level of excitement heading into the week and the challenges of how long the event will be. They then go through the field team by team, starting with going through the strengths and potential weaknesses for all 10 women's teams before making their podium picks(3:30). They wrap up by playing some word association for the 10 men's teams as they debate who stands out as the favourite and make their picks (32:16).

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A New Dynasty! Looking Back at the 2022 Scotties

Wascana Group — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:07:41 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back at the week that was in Thunder Bay for the 2022 Scotties. They talk about Team Einarson's three-peat, what that means for the team heading into the next Olympic cycle, and how dominate they were all week. They also chat about an eventful week for Team McCarville, a major breakthrough for Andrea Crawford, and Kerry Galusha's playoff appearance. They wrap up by looking at some teams who may be disappointed with the week and Christina Black's solid performance.

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High Expectations!?! Who has the Edge in Mixed Doubles at the Olympics

Wascana Group — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:12:45 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the mixed doubles competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics. They go through all 10 teams competing in Beijing and discuss what will constitute a successful week. They also go through some key stats for each team and make their picks for who will stand on the podium at the end of the week.

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A Stacked Pool, New Playoffs, & a Three-peat? Our 2022 Scotties Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:39:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They chat about the new modified page playoff system (4:35), whether the teams that didn't play in the Olympic Trials have an advantage (10:13), and a stacked Pool A (13:10). They then go team by team through Pool A (17:10) and Pool B (35:30) before making their picks for the week (49:30).

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10 Burning Questions Heading into the Olympics

Wascana Group — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:59:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to 2022 Winter Olympic Games by addressing some of the biggest questions heading into the competition.

Will everyone be able to play? (5:20)

How will the ice conditions be? (9:36)

What is the magic number for losses to still make the playoffs? (13:16)

Will one player win two medals? (14:57)

How will the Chinese curling team perform? (18:33)

What style of play should we expect? (23:07)

Is this the best American curling contingent ever? (28:10)

Will there be an upset? (32:33)

Does Canada have to win a medal? (35:20)

Will one country sweep the gold medals? (42:02)

Are there any players you want to see win? (44:15)

Let us know what you think of these burning questions on social media @GameofStonesPod

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Canada Has a Mixed Doubles Team: Instant Reaction

Wascana Group — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 01:06:23 +0000

On Thursday, Curling Canada announced that Rachel Homan and John Morris would represent Canada at the upcoming Beijing Olympics. In this quick episode, Sean and Scott share their instant reaction, what this means for mixed doubles in Canada, and the impact on who will represent Ontario at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

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Play to Win the Game: Provincial Champions, Mixed Doubles Confusion, & More Wild Cards

Wascana Group — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:07:38 +0000

This week, Sean and Scott go through all the news in the world curling. They start by talking about the results of the weekend's provincial championships (2:25) before going through the now completed Scotties field (20:36), with the exception of the somewhat confusing Ontario situation and why Team Homan won't be allowed to play if Rachel Homan is selected for the Olympics (24:40). They then move on to who Curling Canada should select as the mixed doubles team at the Olympics and whether the rankings should be the ultimate decided factor (27:00). They then finish the show by talking about the push to add more wild card teams to the Scotties and Brier and the pros and cons (36:56).

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Bold Predictions for 2022

Wascana Group — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 02:47:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to 2022 with some predictions for what they think the year will bring. This includes who talking about how Curling Canada will select a mixed doubles representative, trying to make sense of the recent provincial and territorial championship cancellations, and debating who has the edge at the Olympics. They also chat about what the year will bring for team breakups, world championships, retirements, and the Grand Slams.

They also tally up the total donated to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation and Food Banks Canada through sales of the Game of Stones merch, where all proceeds are donated and matched.

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Best of 2021

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:27:37 +0000

This week, we look back at some of our favourite moments from 2021. From great guests to an accurate prediction, we re-visit the moments that stood out to us from the year. Thanks to everyone for listening and we wish you a healthy and happy 2022!

Clips

Advent of Rotation on the Stone: 2:35

Jason Chang on PACC: 7:25

Scott's Bold Prediction: 9:35

Greg Smith on LGBTQ2+ Representation: 13:28

Elena Stern on Switzerland's same-sex marriage referendum: 15:10

Katherine Henderson on Curling Canada's Equity and Diversity Initiative: 16:42

Annette Norberg's Greatness: 21:22

Kirk Muyres on Players on TV: 25:36

Nevin Demiliano on Social Media in Curling: 27:27

Use of Unbelievable in Broadcasts: 31:34

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Separating Fact from Fiction at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Olympic Curling Trials

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:58:39 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the Candian Mixed Doubles Olympic Curling Trials, which kick off next week in Manitoba. They go through the 16 teams in the field and separate fact from fiction as the discuss what will be the difference in determining who is going to Beijing and who is going home.

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The 2021 Stoney Awards: Honouring the Year's Best in Curling

Wascana Group — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:55:12 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott hand out some hardware as we present our year end awards. We go through 10 categories as we recount the highlights from a very eventful year in the world of curling.

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Werid Weekend: Cancellations, Qualifications, & Explanations (Plus, a Sex Toy 'Controversy')

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:25:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about a weekend when the world of curling really went off the rails. They start by talking about the cancellation of the 2022 Continental Cup, which was scheduled for January in Fredericton before moving onto the Olympic Qualifying Event talking place in the Netherlands, including the playoff matchups for the mixed doubles and the fields for the men's & women's qualifiers, which kick off on the weekend. They also get into the sex toy sponsorship 'controversy' that disrupted the broadcasts. They then move to the Canadian Senior Curling Championship taking place in Sault Ste Marie and the absolutely loaded women's field. They also discuss the coverage of Team Bottcher's announcement that Darren Moulding would no longer be on the team and how business arrangements could infuence team dynamics moving forward. FInally, they debate who would win an all-curling version of the Lou Marsh Award.

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Queen Stays Queen: Recapping the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials

Wascana Group — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:04:01 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back at the week that was at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. They start by talking about the women's final, the missed opportunities in that game, and a couple technical issues spotted during the late ends. Then the discuss the men's final, the cause of the low score, and Brad Jacobs' final shot. They also chat about Team Jones and Team Gushue as Team Canada at the Olympics before finishing by recapping the results from the 2021 European Curling Championship.

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Each Team's Path to Victory at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials

Wascana Group — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:11:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2021 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials.. They talk about all 18 teams in the field and chart a path for how each of them can stand tall at the end of the week. They also talk about the schedule, the expected crowds, and their Broomstacking plans for the week.

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Bad Beer Bet with Rocks Across the Pond: Picking the Euros & Olympic Trials

Wascana Group — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:51:24 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Jonathan & Ryan from Rocks Across the Pond for their annual Bad Beer Bet. They talk about the fields for the European Championship and the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, both of which start on Saturday, before making their picks for the week. Whichever show loses has to drink some terrible beer live on our end of year Broomstack.

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Hong Kong Skip Jason Chang on the 30th & Final Pacific Asia Curling Championship

Wascana Group — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:47:48 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about this week's Pacific Asia Curling Championship before welcoming in Team Hong Kong Skip Jason Chang. Jason talks about the new-look field this year, adding new players to the team, and his expectations for the week. We also discuss the women's field, world championship qualification, and the legacy of the Pacific Asia Curling Championship.

You can watch all this week's action here.

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She Did What!?!? Comebacks, Qualifications, & a World Championship

Wascana Group — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:05:46 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about a busy weekend in the world of curling. They discuss a couple crazy comebacks for Krista McCarville, the tough spot facing Mackzenzie Zacharias, and teams Horgan and Gunnlaugson qualifying at the Pre-Trials before looking ahead to how the four teams who got through this weekend may fare during the Olympic Curling Trials later this month. They then recap China's extra-end win at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship, Sweden's strong 3-three run, and the teams that qualified for the 2022 Paralympic Games. The guys finish out the show by talking about Team Bottcher securing Canada's spot in the 2022 World Championship, Plys/Persinger winning the US Mixed Doubles qualifier, and who they're picking in this week's National Grand Slam.

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1 Key Stat for Each Team at the Pre-Trials

Wascana Group — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:37:18 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about this week's Canadian Olympic Curling Pre-Trial event in Liverpool, Nova Scotia and give 1 key stat for each of the 28 teams in the field. They talk about how teams can use the stats to their advantage, how they stack up with regards to Hammer Factor, and who is playing well going into the event. They wrap up by making their picks for who will earn berths to the Trials in Saskatoon and talk about where you can watch this week.

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Previewing the World Wheelchair Curling Championship

Wascana Group — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:14:33 +0000

In this episode, Sean flies solo to talk about the 2021 World Wheelchair Curling Championship, which kicks off Saturday in Beijing. He goes through the Paralympic Games qualification process and talks about who is in, who is out, and who has to perform this week to earn a spot. He then goes through all 12 teams in the field, breaking down lineup changes, experience v. rookies, and which team has the strongest roster as we start to look ahead to who may be at the top of the podium at the end of the week.

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Does Slam Success = Olympic Success?

Wascana Group — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:45:45 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the return of the Grand Slam of Curling by talking about next week's Masters. With this being an Olympic year, they look back at how the Olympic teams from 2018 fared in the Slams leading up to the Games to try to determine if there is a correlation between success in the Slams and success in the Olympics. They also talk about the triple knockout format, the 32 teams in the field, and make their picks for the week.

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We're Back on the Ice! Return to Curl at the Rec Level

Wascana Group — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:59:39 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about their first games back on the ice with their teammate Maegan Hough. They talk about the Covid protocols in place for this season, the difference from last year, and their level of comfort being back in the arena. They also chat about the new developments that have come to rec curling, including changes to the post-game socializing, and their expectations for the 2021-22 season.

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Real Live Curling: Recapping What We Saw at the Pre-Pre-Trials

Wascana Group — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:26:10 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the Pre-Pre-Trials. They talk about the teams that qualified for the Trials, the format of the Trials Direct Entry Event, and what to expect from the teams that didn't punch their tickets to Saskatoon. They then discuss the Pre-Pre-Trials, remarkable weeks for Sean Grassie and Jill Brothers, and Kerry Galusha earning a berth to the Pre-Trials. They also go over their experience in the building, the protocols in place, and give credit to Curling Canada for investing in this event before going over some other results from the weekend and a great news story from the world of curling.

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It's Olympic (Qualifying) Time: Looking Ahead to the Pre-Pre-Trials

Wascana Group — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:05 +0000

In this week's episode, Sean and Scott talk about this week's Pre-Pre-Trials event being held in Ottawa. In one of the two concurrent events, 2 men's and 3 women's teams will qualify for the Olympic Trials in Saskatoon, with the other teams heading to the Pre-Trials in Liverpool, Nova Scotia in October. In the other event, the Pre-Pre-Trials, 2 men's and 2 women's teams will qualify for the Pre-Trials. The Game of Stones team will be on-site throughout the event, so be sure to follow along @GameofStonesPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Improving Curling Social Media featuring @TeamBottcher

Wascana Group — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:17:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Nevin Demiliano, who runs Team Brendan Bottcher's social media accounts. Nevin talks about how he got involved with the team, their use of train GIFs, and how Brendan's socks became a thing during the World Championship. He also discusses interacting with fans without encouraging trolls, the epps and flows of social media during the curling season, and offers up some tips for curling teams looking to improve their social media presence.

For more on Nevin's experience with Team Bottcher, check out the blog post he wrote in the spring.

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Curling on TV: Players, Personalities, & Perceptions with Kirk Muyres

Wascana Group — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:08:01 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Kirk Muyres, second for Team Dunstone, to talk about how television coverage can influence fans' perceptions of players. Kirk talks about learning to play with cameras and fans, how teams are interacting with fans in an age of social media, and how TV games can shape that engagement. He also offers some insight into how players think of TV games, the differences between players' real-world and in-game personas, and how fans can distinguish between the two.

If you would like to watch our chat, the video is available on our Facebook page.

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Best Players of the 2010s

Wascana Group — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:47:11 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott wrap up their series ranking the top curlers by decade. This week, it's the 2010s! From Vancouver to the start of the pandemic, they talk about who they think stands atop the rest of the past decade. Disagree? Do get in touch @GameofStonesPod

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Best Players of the 2000s

Wascana Group — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:26:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott offer up their rankings of the best players from the first decade of the 2000s. Agree with their picks? Let them know if they missed someone on social media @GameofStonesPod

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Elena Stern on Switzerland's Marriage Equality Referendum

Wascana Group — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:59:13 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott welcome former Team Switzerland skip Elena Stern to discuss the upcoming referendum on same-sex marriage. We talk about the backgrounmd to the referendum, the state of the campaign, and how the curling community can support the LGBTQ2+ community. You can find more information about the campaign to support marriage equality here.

If you missed it, be sure to check out the roundtable hosted by the Global Initiative for DEI in Curling on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Here are some of our past episodes on LGBTQ2+ representation in curling:

Great Smith LGBTQ2+ Representation in Curling

Curling & Pride

Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championship

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Best Players of the 1990s

Wascana Group — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:34:54 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott continue their series looking at the best players by decade. Today, it's pop music and big clothes as they look back at the 1990s. They go through the decade and talk about the best performances from national, world, and Olympic championships to rank the top 10 players of the decade. Be sure to let us know what you think of our rankings and how you think the best players of the 1990s stack up.

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Are Curling Skills Useful in Summer Olympic Sports?

Wascana Group — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:30:33 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some of the key skills needed to succeed in curling and how they may be useful in some of the sports we've been watching as part of Tokyo 2020. They talk about balance, strategy, teamwork, and yelling, among others, and debate in which summer sports those skills would be most useful. From Beach Volleyball to Weightlifting they talk about how curling attributes can help Summer Olympic athletes while also doing a deep dive into the modern pentathlon.

Best Players of the 1980s

Wascana Group — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:01:29 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back on the 1980s in curling to rank the top 10 players from the decade. The first decade with a full complement of Women's World Championships and the first time curling was in the Olympics (as a demonstration sport) was full of some of the best players to ever take to the ice. Do you agree with our rankings? Be sure to let us know if we missed anyone who should have been included.

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Best Players of the 1970s

Wascana Group — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:42:36 +0000

This week we kick off a new series of episodes ranking the top players by decade and we're starting with the 1970s. Who topped the world of curling in the era of bell-bottoms and platform shoes? The 1970s brought us the first women's world championship & some of the best players the sport has ever seen. Let us know if you agree with our rankings and visit us at GameofStonesPod.com.

Innovation & the Spirit of Curling

Wascana Group — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:09:59 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some of the biggest innovations in the history of curling and how they were received within the Spirit of Curling. Some were deemed perfectly acceptable while others prompted accusations of cheating and going against the sport's integrity. These include the advent of turns, long slides, broom technology, and time clocks. The guys talk about each and what themes emerged and how the Spirit of Curling has influenced the sport's evolution.

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Curling Comparisons - Tennis Edition

Wascana Group — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:10:17 +0000

With Wimbledon in full swing, Sean and Scott offer up their curling comparisons for the top 5 players on the WTA and ATP tours. The break down each players' strengths and weaknesses in order to determine which top curling team has the most similar profile. Let us know if you agree with our picks.

Be sure to check out one of our favourite episodes offering our curling comparisons for some of the world's top golfers.

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Name That Shot! Bubble Edition

Wascana Group — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:26:54 +0000

In this episode, we play another round of Canada's fastest growing game show, Name That Shot! This time it's shots from the 2021 Calgary Bubble. Play along as Sean plays clips of some of the season's best shots and Scott tries to Name That Shot!

If you missed them, be sure to check out our past Name That Shot! episodes:

https://www.gameofstonespod.com/episodes/2021/1/28/name-that-shot

https://www.gameofstonespod.com/episodes/2020/11/25/guess-that-shot

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Greg Smith on LGBTQ2+ Representation in Curling

Wascana Group — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 03:58:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean talks with Greg Smith, skip of Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2021 Brier, about LGBTQ2+ representation in curling. They talk about the importance of Pride Month, inclusion at the highest level of the sport, Greg playing John Epping in the first ever Brier game between two out skips, and the impact on young athletes.

Be sure to check out our episode visiting the 2019 Gay Nationals: https://www.gameofstonespod.com/episodes/2019/6/27/behind-the-scenes-at-the-canadian-gay-curling-championship

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2021 Curling Commercials Rankings

Wascana Group — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:56:21 +0000

In this episode, we re-visit the most prominent curling commercials from the Bubble. We talk about all the overplayed ads to which we were subjected: Bad Coffee, Everybody Poops, 40 Years of Scotties and so many more and see how they stack up against each other. Agree with our picks? Think we're way off? Did we miss an ad? Be sure to let us know @gameofstonespod or GameofStonesPodcast@gmail.com

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Men's Postseason Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:48:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at where the men's teams rank after the 2021 season. Scott breaks down the numbers to offer up his rankings while Sean provides his reaction. Let us know how you think the teams stack up.

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Women's Post-Worlds Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Wed, 26 May 2021 04:17:01 +0000

In this episode, Sean offers up his power rankings of women's teams following the 2021 World Championship. Using the results from the Bubble and the eye test, Sean goes through his top 10 teams while Scott chims in with his thoughts. Let us know if you agree with these rankings or if you think Sean is way off.

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That's a Wrap! Recapping the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

Wascana Group — Tue, 25 May 2021 03:15:17 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. They talk about Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds' win, a great week for Norway, and some missed opportunities in the gold medal game. They also talk about the teams that qualified for the Olympics, relegation, and the struggles of the specialists.

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Bubble Superlatives

Wascana Group — Sat, 22 May 2021 02:46:27 +0000

In this episode, we dish out some superlatives from the curling bubble. We talk about the best team, best shot, best game, plus some fun categories included Strangest Oddity and Most Fun Character. Let us know if we got these awards right or if we missed some categories.

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Be sure to check out Matt Sussman's article profiling some of the best bubble games: https://www.si.com/curling/news/the-11-most-popular-curling-bubble-games

Olympics on the Line: 5 Things to Watch at the World Mixed Doubles Championship

Wascana Group — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:37:20 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. They talk about Olympic qualificaition, potential bubble hangovers, and the advantage of mixed doubles specialists. They also talk about some of the less known teams, the countries who haven't been represented at a world championship so far this year, and the playoff format.

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Swiss Dynasty: Recapping the Women's World Championship

Wascana Group — Tue, 11 May 2021 00:21:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back 2021 Women's World Curling Championship. They talk about back to back wins for Switzerland and Silvana Tirinzoni, a strong performance for the Russian Curling Federation, and the first American medal in 15 years. They also talk about Anna Hasselborg's week, Denmark qualifying for the Olympics, and Kerri Einarson's and Team Canada's tough week. They finish by talking about Scotland's tough week, looking ahead to the Olympic Qualifying Event next December and what that could look like for Korea and Japan, and wrapping up the week for Estonia, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

Women's Worlds Preview: Who Will Qualify for the Olympics?

Wascana Group — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:07:26 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott briefly talk about the final Grand Slam (1:37) before discussing which teams they think will punch their tickets to the 2022 Winter Olympics (4:35). They then go through the field team by team (12:00) and finish off by talking about the positive Covid tests for one of the incoming teams (1:04:34).

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Homan Amazes & Mouat Rebounds: A Look Back at the Champions Cup & Look Ahead to the Players

Wascana Group — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:34:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about an outstanding win for Rachel Homan at the Champions Cup, Bruce Mouat bouncing back after the World Championship final, & all the other stories coming out of the Champions Cup, including a tough week Anna Hasselborg & a terrific run for Tracy Fleury. They also discuss the pros and cons of 'around the rings' coverage and look ahead to the Players Championship.

5 Things to Watch at the Champions Cup

Wascana Group — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:40:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about 5 thigns they'll be watching at this week's Champions Cup. They talk about the teams making their first appearance in the bubble, lineup change, the format, & make their picks for the week.

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Men's Worlds Recap

Wascana Group — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:39:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look back on the men's world curling championship. They talk about Niklas Edin's 5th world championship, their final with Bruce Mouat and Team Scotland, and the outstanding 5th end of the gold medal game. They also talk about the Covid scare over the weekend, the teams that didn't qualify for the Olympics, and Team Canada's week.

As mentioned in the episode, if you want to learn more about the production side of curling broadcasts, check out over conversation with Andrew Stoakley: https://www.gameofstonespod.com/episodes/2020/5/6/behind-the-sounds-how-audio-is-mixed-in-curling-broadcasts?rq=stoakley

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Curling Canada's Diversity & Inclusivity Initiatives

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:21:02 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson to talk about the new diversity and inclusivity initiatives announced last month. They talk about the program's background, the consultation process, and efforts to diversify curling and both the rec and elite levels. You can find more info on the initiatives here: https://www.curling.ca/diversity-inclusivity/#:~:text=Diversity%20and%20Inclusivity,new%20wave%20of%20diverse%20members

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Previewing the Men's World Championship (a.k.a Olympic Qualifier)

Wascana Group — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:18:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2021 Men's World Curling Championship. They talk about all 14 teams heading to Calgary, the format, and the importance of this event to the 2022 Olympics. They also talk about the TV coverage, who they expect to punch their tickets to Beijing 2022, and what they're looking forward to this week.

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Skip's Rules: Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship Recap

Wascana Group — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:49:26 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. They talk about Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue's win, the divide between mixed doubles specialists and players from 4-person teams, and the future of mixed doubles. They also talk about some of the communication issues we saw, the debate around the playoff format, the 'controversy' surrounding Olympic qualification and much more.

Canadian Mixed Doubles Preview: Everything You Need to Know

Wascana Group — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:59:36 +0000

Sean and Scott are back to talk about the next event heading to the Calgary Curling Bubble: the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship! They talk about the qualification process, the very convoluted playoff system, and which pool looks the strongest. They also debate whether players who participated in the Scotties and Brier have an advantage over those making their debut in the bubble and look forward to the TV coverage.

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Brier Recap: Fourth Time's a Charm

Wascana Group — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:06:38 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scot break down the week that was in the Brier bubble. They talk about Brendan Bottcher finally breaking through, Kevin Koe's incredible shotmaking, and another step forward for Matt Dunstone. They also go through the field and talk about Wayne Middaugh's fun week, a great run for Mike Fournier, and tough weeks for Mike McEwen, James Grattan, Jason Gunnlaugson, and Brad Gushue. They also revisit their picks and look ahead to the mixed doubles.

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Biggest Brier Bubble Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:03:28 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all 18 teams heading the Brier Bubble in Edmonton. They discuss which pool is stronger, the depth of the field, and look ahead to what some of the TV games could be. They also go team by team to look at rosters, expectations, and make their picks for who will stand tall with the Tankard at the end of the week.

Scotties Recap: Back to Back

Wascana Group — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:34:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They break down the final, back to back wins for Kerri Einarson, and a couple curious strategy decisions. They also talk about the third consecutive finals loss for Rachel Homan, the struggle with ice conditions, and the biggest stories of the week.

Best of Scotties Broomstacking

Wascana Group — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:19:18 +0000

In this episode, we revisit some of our favourite moments from our week of Broomstacking over on Facebook during the Round Robin of the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. We talk everything from commercials to the uniforms to etiquette to rec leagues to tie-breakers. Join us after each afternoon draw over at facebook.com/gameofstonespod where you can find all the videos and we'll be live through championship weekend.

Super Scotties Bubble Preview

Wascana Group — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:26:59 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They talk about all 18 teams heading to Calgary, how the pools break down, and who theyh expect to stand tall at the end of the week.

Olympic Curling Update: Who's in, Who's Out, and How are Teams Qualifying

Wascana Group — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:08:55 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Curling Canada's new Olympic Trial qualification process and how teams will get into the Trials. They also talk about the cancellation of the Women's World Curling Championship and the impact on how country's will qualify for the Olympics. They wrap up by talking about the mixed doubles situation and debate whether Curling Canada will have to send a team to a last chance Olympic qualifier.

News Update: a 12th End, Bubble Fields & Format Set, Roster Shakeups, & International News

Wascana Group — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:21:42 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about this weekend's provincial championships, the full fields for the Scotties and Brier, and some of the significant roster shakeups, including Chelsea Carey skipping Team Fleury. They also talk about some of the international news in the world of curling and look forward to the bubble.

Name That Shot!

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:39:04 +0000

In this episode, we play anothe round of Canada's fastest growing game, Name That Shot! Scott listens to clips of 10 famous curling shot and tries to guess who throw it and when. Play along and let us know if you can beat Scott's score. We also provide some updates on the bubble and the NL and PEI provincial championships this weekend.

Boy Meets Curl: Recapping The Simpsons Curling Episode

Wascana Group — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:57:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Season 21 Episode 13 of The Simpsons, where Homer and Marge win Olympic Gold. We talk about what was realistic in the show, what wasn't, and where this episode ranks among the curling TV/movies we've reviewed. We also end the show (1:11:37) with a brief update on the teams that have been announced for the Curling Canada bubble in the past week.

News Update: Provincial Playdowns & Who is Going to the Bubble

Wascana Group — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:29:19 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the latest news in the world of curling, including Curling Canada's announcement of a new Brier & Scotties format, the status of each provincial/territorial playdown, and the teams that have already booked their trips into the Curling Canada bubble.

Bold Predictions for 2021

Wascana Group — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:30:15 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give some predictions for what they think may happen in the world of curling in 2021. This includes predictions on Olympic representatives, lineup shuffles, and who we'll hear on broadcasts. Be sure to let us know what your predictions are for curling in 2021.

Revisiting the Golden Broom

Wascana Group — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:13:57 +0000

This week we revisit our 2019 break of the curling classic Men With Brooms,.

Creating a G.O.A.T Brier Field

Wascana Group — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:41:55 +0000

In this episode, we revisit our discussion of which teams we would want to see in a fantasy G.O.A.T Brier field.

Curling Gift Ideas

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:45:45 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some gift ideas for the curlers in your life.

Creating a G.O.A.T Scotties Field

Wascana Group — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:25:04 +0000

This week, as the debate around the national championships rages, we re-visit our discussion from 2018 where we build a fantasy Scotties field with the greatest teams from each member association.

News Update: What to Expect in the Curling Canada Bubble

Wascana Group — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:53:48 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the Curling Canada's Calgary bubble announcement for the Scotties, Brier, Mixed Doubles, and Men's Worlds. They discuss the protocols, the reaction from players, and how confident they are in these events taking place.

Guess That Shot!

Wascana Group — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:08:46 +0000

Join us and play along with the latest game show craze - Guess That Shot! Sean plays audio clips of some famous(ish) curling shots and we see how many Scott can guess. You can play and home and let us know if you can beat Scott's score.

Big Weekend on Tour as More Curling Facilities Close

Wascana Group — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 01:50:36 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the big tour events from this weekend, including the cancellation of of the women's event in Okotoks, Alberta. They also talk about more facilities announcing closures for the season and what the longterm impact could be on the sport.

Curling Canada Bubbles & We Hit the Ice

Wascana Group — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:03:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean talks about his experience playing in his first game of the season. We also talk about the proposed bubble in Calgary for the Scotties, Brier, and Men's Worlds.

Provincial Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:59:02 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the curling depth in each province. Scott's rankings are based on a historic analysis of national championships while Sean using the 'eye test' to determine which province is strongest today. Let us know if you agree with our rankings and how the provinces stack up in your opinion.

Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: Board Members During Covid

Wascana Group — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:51:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Steve Graham, a Board member at the Fergus Curling Club, to discuss the challenges volunteer Boards are facing during Covid 19 and some of the considerations for returning to play.

Obscure Curling Rules

Wascana Group — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:11:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott go through the World Curling Federation's newly released 2020 rulebook to talk about some of the lesser known rules and how they could impact your games.

Curling Mount Rushmores

Wascana Group — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:54:48 +0000

In this week's episode, Sean and Scott break down this weekend's results on tour (2:30) & club's shutting down in Ontario (8:10) before giving their versions of curling Mount Rushmores (15:00). From favourite players to teams that never won to best broadcasters.

Curling Movie Mania

Wascana Group — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:29:29 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Ryan and Jonathan from Rocks Across the Pond to pitch curling movie ideas to screenwriter Faisal Lutchmedial. Faisal reviews our ideas and gives us feedback on which one we should submit to the National Film Board.

Teams are Playing & Streaming

Wascana Group — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:34:53 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the KW mixed doubles bonspiel and look ahead to this week's Stu Sells event. They also talk about Team Koe's plans to stream their games this year and how teams might adjust their use of social media this season.

Rec Leagues Return to Play

Wascana Group — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:03:16 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about their feelings as they get ready to return to the ice. They talk about masks on the ice, safety protocols, and how the social side of the sport will change. They also discuss their level of anticipation for this season as compared to years past.

Is Anything Possible? Reviewing An American Curling Story

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:43:31 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the Curlingzone doc Anything is Possible: An American Curling Story. They talk about what they like, debate the intended audience, and go scene-by-scene as they break down the doc. We also get a special guest cameo from Matt Hamilton.

Identity, Race, & Sports

Wascana Group — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 02:47:32 +0000

In this special collaboration with the History Slam Podcast from Activehistory.ca, Sean talks with Ornella Nzindukiyimana of St. Francis Xavier University about the intersection of sports, politics, and race. They discuss the recent protests in professional sports, the role of amateur sports in shaping identities, and how sports can create more inclusive spaces.

Worlds Qualification Cancellations

Wascana Group — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 01:41:10 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the World Curling Federation's cancellation of the 2020 European Championship, Pacific-Asia Curling Championship, and America's Challenge. They discuss the ramifications on the 2021 Brier and Scotties, what the World Championships will look like, and how this could shape the Olympics.

It was all Solved by Curling: Reviewing The Curlers (1955) & Gone Curling (1963) from the National Film Board

Wascana Group — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:44:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down two mid-century curling films from the National Film Board. They gone scene-by-scene to talk about what was realistic, what wasn't, and the movies' nationalistic messaging.

Summer News Update: Canada Cup Postponed & Clubs Announce Plans

Wascana Group — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:30:13 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the recent news in the world of curling. They talk about the postponement of the Canada Cup, how that will shape the season, and whether this will lead to changes for the Scotties and Brier. They also talk about local curling facilities announcing their plans for the season and the resulting financial implications for the sport.

Growing the Game with Rocks & Rings

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:07:39 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Chad McMullan of the Rocks and Rings program. They talk about getting kids interested in curling, diversifying the sport, and how curling clubs can reach out to attract new players. Visit them at https://rocksandrings.com/

Diversity, Inclusion, & Growing the Sport

Wascana Group — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:20:22 +0000

In this episode, we talk with Kerry Galusha and Andrew Paris about their experiences in curling, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere at curling facilities, and marketing the game to diverse communities.

Simulating the Women's World Championship

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:47:27 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott simulate the 2020 Women's World Championship. The simulation is based on each teams' stats from the 2019-2020 season.

Curling Pub Quiz

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:16:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott compete in some pub quizzes curling trivia. Play along with us and let us know if you beat our scores.

Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on Tour Teams' Return to Play

Wascana Group — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:52:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott on joined by Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on the possibility of elite-level teams returning to competition this fall. First, Jill Officer talks about the challenges of setting schedules, team dynamics, and her role on the World Curling Federation's Athlete Comission. Then, Kirk Muyres discusses the financial ramifications of the Grand Slam's cancellations, how teams manage sponsor relationships, and balancing four-person teams and mixed doubles.

Breaking Down Curling Canada's Return to Play Guidelines with Curling Geek

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:13:08 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Doug (aka Curling Geek) to discuss Curling Canada's Return to Play Guidelines. They talk about the practicality of physical distancing in curling, the financial implications for clubs, and whether there will be curling in clubs this winter.

Curling & Pride

Wascana Group — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:25:16 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, Sean and Scott revisit the 2019 gay nationals and discussion the connection between Pride & Curling. They talk to competitors and organizers from the event about the significance of gay leagues across the country and the importance of inclusion in curling.

Greatest Junior Championship Fields

Wascana Group — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:27:31 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the greatest Canadian junior fields of the last 30 years. They also talk about the announcement that the 2021 Men's Worlds will be played in Ottawa.

Diversity in Curling Roundtable

Wascana Group — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:07:35 +0000

This week's episode is a roundtable discussion on diversity in curling, featuring Auria Moore and Porsche Stephenson from USA Curling and Jason Chang, the men's skip of Team Hong Kong.

Most Underrated Players

Wascana Group — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:23:08 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss some of the most underrated curlers of all time. They also announce the launch of the Game of Stones t-shirt, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Food Bank Network.

What If? Looking Back at Turning Points in Curling

Wascana Group — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 03:26:37 +0000

Sean and Scott discuss flashpoints in the game of curling, and what might have been had a rock over-curled or player shuffles not occurred.

Oh My - Listening to the Top 10 Curling Calls

Wascana Group — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:02:52 +0000

In this episode, Scott ranks his top 10 curling calls of all time. Sean and Scott listen to the calls and break down what makes a great call.

Curling News Update & Ranking Top 5 Players in the World

Wascana Group — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:55:30 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some recent curling news, including event cancellations, procedures for clubs, and the new World Curling Tour points system. They also give their rankings of the top 5 players in the world.

Have a Heart: A Look Back at the Corner Gas Curling Episode

Wascana Group — Thu, 14 May 2020 04:36:29 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down 'Have a Heart,' Season 2 Episode 11 of Corner Gas. In the episode, the guys go scene by scene analyzing the story, talking about some of their favourite jokes, and the curling continuity.

Behind the Sounds: How Audio is Mixed in Curling Broadcasts

Wascana Group — Thu, 07 May 2020 02:13:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Andrew Stoakley, the head audio mixer for the Grand Slam of Curling. They talk about what makes good audio on television, what goes into creating audio for curling, and the challenges associated with having players mic'd.

Talkin' Curling Terms

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:18:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about curling vocabulary. Sean provides some alternative definitions for some of the most commons terms before the guys break down their favourite/least favourite curling words and talk about the challenges of inconsistent vocabulary between teams.

Best Games to Watch on YouTube

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:48:55 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their recommendations for games available on YouTube. Sean ranks his top 5 while Scott goes through his list chronologically. They talk about what makes a game re-watchable and re-live some of the great moments from these games.

Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: League Convenors

Wascana Group — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:22:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Maegan Hough, a league convenor at the Ottawa Curling Club. Maegan talks about the challenges of being a convenor, setting game schedules, and enforcing league rules. They also discuss the role of volunteers at clubs, the best and worst parts of running a league, and recap their season.

Ranking Curling Commercials & News Update

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:20:54 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the commercials that are in frequent rotation during TSN's curling coverage. They talk about Clubroot, Arabica beans, Manitoba tourism, chairlifts, and what is going on with the trunk in the Scotties commercial. They also talk about some of this week's news about the world championships and qualifying for the 2022 Olympics.

Simulating the Men's World Championship

Wascana Group — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:56:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott run a complete simulation of the 2020 Men's World Championship. Using the team's statistics, Scott ran a series of calculations to create a formula to simulate each game. Scott describes the math behind and they talk about the results of the round robin and simulate the playoffs live on the show.

What Does an Olympic Postponement Mean for Summer and Winter Athletes?

Wascana Group — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:04:29 +0000

In this episode, recorded before the official announcement of the Olympics being postponed to 2021, Sean and Scott talk about the challenges associated with changing the dates of Tokyo 2020. They talk about the financial issues for sponsors, television partners, and, most importantly, the athletes. They also look at the logistics of shifting the dates and how that might impact the winter games in Beijing in 2022.

#Podcaster Challenge: Re-visiting our First Episode

Wascana Group — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:23:31 +0000

As part of Curling Geek's podcaster challenge, we are re-releasing our first episode, which is a preview of the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Events Are Cancelled & Lineups Are Shuffled

Wascana Group — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:43:06 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the World Curling Federation and Curling Canada cancelling events in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the teams that have made lineup changes and hear the news about John Morris joining Team Koe live during the show.

2020 Women's World Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:38:35 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the 2020 Women's World Championship in Prince George. They talk about the 13 teams competing, which teams will threaten to win, and who they expect to stand tall at the end of the week. They also talk about the format and which games will be accessible on tv and online.

Brier Championship Sunday: 3x Champs

Wascana Group — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:36:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about championship Sunday at the Brier. They talk about Saskatchewan's bronze medal, Alberta's third consecutive final loss, and Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols' incredible performances. They also break down the week that was in Kingston and talk about whether the 'best field ever' lived up to the hype.

Brier Day 8: Playoffs to Get in the Playoffs

Wascana Group — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 04:55:16 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all Saturday's action from the Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about the tie-breakers, what went wrong from Team Canada, and Wild Card's time management. They also talk about Ontario's struggle in the afternoon, Northern Ontario's marathon day, and Alberta earning their spot in the final. They also look forward to tomorrow's games, including what to expect out of the Saskatchewan-Newfoudland semi-final. In addition, they hear from Kevin Koe, Mike McEwen, John Epping, John Morris, and Brad Jacobs.

Brier Day 7: Anybody's Game

Wascana Group — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 04:27:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down a crazy Friday from the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about the tie-breakers, Team Saskatchewan finishing second, and Alberta continuing to role. They also talk about Newfoundland's advantage in the 3v4 game and what to expect in Saturday's game. They also hear from Matt Dunstone and Brad Thiesen.

Brier Day 6: Chaos Reigns!!

Wascana Group — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:58:38 +0000

Sean and Scott sit down to discuss the first day of Championship Round play at the 2020 Brier in Kingston. We discuss the mess of the standings, a tough day for Saskatchewan and how everyone still has a shot at playoffs with 2 games remaining. Sound clips with Marc Kennedy, Colin Hodgson and Adam Kingsbury.

Brier Day 5: And Then There Were 8

Wascana Group — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:30:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Wednesday's action from the Brier. They talk about New Brunswick's missed opportunities, Ontario's big rally, and the lack of tie-breakers. They also look forward to the championship pool, debate who has the advantage heading into Thursday, and talk about the various possibilities for the playoffs. They also hear from Darren Moulding about how Team Alberta is preparing for the Championship Pool.

Brier Day 4 - moving day!

Wascana Group — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:34:19 +0000

Sean is back as he fights through illness to join Scott in discussing Tuesday's results from the Brier. It's moving day as the top teams separate themselves and the rest of the field fights for the last spots in the Championship Pool. Interviews from Rick Lang and Reid Carruthers.

Brier Day 3 - Game of the Year

Wascana Group — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:21:30 +0000

Scott sits down solo tonight to discuss the great game between NL and NO and breaks down all the rest of today's action. Interview clips with Jason Gunnlaugson, Braeden Moskowy, Jamie Koe and James Grattan.

Brier Day 2: Who is Shot?

Wascana Group — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:27:43 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Sunday's action from the Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about the crazy finish to the Northern Ontario-Manitoba game, a big day for Team Canada, and Brendan Bottcher's perfect game. We also hear from Alec Bedard, Kevin Koe, B.J. Neufeld, and Mark Nichols.

Brier Day 1: A Roarin' Start

Wascana Group — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:30:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the first day of the 2020 Brier. They talk about a dominant performance for Brendan Bottcher, a big win for John Epping, and Team Quebec as a crowd favourite. We also hear from Jason Gunnlaugson and Ryan Fry following their games.

Brier Wild Card - and we're off!

Wascana Group — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 04:00:40 +0000

Sean and Scott discuss the opening game of Brier 2020 between Mike McEwen and Glenn Howard live from Kingston

Brier Mega Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:42:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about all 17 teams heading to Kingston, which pool is stronger, and who they expect to take it home at the end of the week.

Scotties Championship Sunday - A Big-Time Breakthrough

Wascana Group — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:27:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Sunday at the Scotties, including Kerri Einarson's breakthrough victory, Rachel Homan's second consecutive runner-up finish, and what's going on with Jennifer Jones. They also recap their picks and give an audio essay summarizing the week.

Scotties Day 8 - Playoffs!? We talking about Playoffs!?

Wascana Group — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:25:23 +0000

Scott flies solo tonight breaking down the Saturday playoff action from the Scotties. I'm too tired to think of anything more ...

Scotties Day 7: Playoff Matchups Set

Wascana Group — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:52:35 +0000

Sean joins Scott from an undisclosed location to talk about the final two draws of the round robin and set up the playoff match-ups for Saturday at the Scotties.

Scotties Day 6: Thursday Throwdown

Wascana Group — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:01:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Thursday's action at the Scotties. They talk about Saskatchewan and BC's marathon days, Manitoba, Wild Card, and Ontario clinching playoff spots, and Northern Ontario's advantage heading into Friday. They also debate TSN's game selection and what responsibility they have to show as many teams as possible.

Scotties Day 5: Cut Down Day

Wascana Group — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:55:50 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Wednesday's action from the Scotties. They talk about Saskatchewan's communication struggles, a tough day for Team Canada, and Northern Ontario sneaking out a win. They also look forward to Thursday's 2 tie-breakers and what they expect as the competition shifts to the Championship Pool.

Scotties Day 4: Some teams clinch, some teams flinch

Wascana Group — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:31:34 +0000

Sean and Scott breakdown the action from a busy Tuesday at the Scottie in Moose Jaw. We talk about the emergence of Ontario and Manitoba at the top of the tables, an impressive win from Nunavut, and the historic 7-ender by New Brunswick. All that, plus a look ahead to what promises to be a great final day of pool play.

Scotties Day 3: A Fun Monday in Moose Jaw

Wascana Group — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:05:52 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all of Monday's action from the Scotties. They talk about Jennifer Jones escaping with a win, more struggles for Chelsea Carey, and an early contender for game of the week. They also talk about Dan Carey's interaction with an umpire and impressive performances from some of the teams lower in the standings.

Scotties Day 2 - Sunday Struggles

Wascana Group — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:53:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all of Sunday's action from the Scotties. They talk about a tough lose for British Columbia, Jennifer Jones' struggles, Suzanne Birt's big win over Rachel Homan, and what it all means as the championship pool picture starts to take shape. They also talk about Nunavut's near-upset of Manitoba, and Saskatchewan's questionable strategy in its game against Team Canada.

Scotties - Real Day 1 - A Chalky Saturday

Wascana Group — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 04:36:51 +0000

Sean and Scott give a quick rundown of the *real* day 1 at the Scotties (check your facts Vic!) and get you set for a full Sunday of Play.

Scotties Day 1: A Wild Start

Wascana Group — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:24:12 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the Scotties play-in game between Tracy Fleury and Jennifer Jones.

Scotties Mega Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 03:27:47 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about their favourite event of the year! They look at all 17 teams heading to Moose Jaw, talk about how good the field is, and discuss which of the pools is stronger. They also give a team-by-team break down of the field and make their picks for who will stand tall at the end of the week.

Brier Field Set & Early Game of the Year Contender

Wascana Group — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:56:16 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the provincial finals in Manitoba and Alberta. They talk about the fantastic game between Ted Appelman and Brendan Bottcher, Jason Gunnlaugson's first provincial championship, and what's up with Team McEwen. They also talk about the absolutely loaded Brier field and give details on their plans for the Scotties and Brier.

Provincial Championships Roundup

Wascana Group — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:42:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from the provincial championships across the country. They talk about some of the surprises, dominant performances by the favourites, and debate the best and worst live streams from the provincial championships.

You get a berth! And YOU get a berth!

Wascana Group — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:43:22 +0000

Sean and Scott break down what they anticipate to be the most exciting provincial playdowns for both the men and women coming up in the next couple of weeks.

It's a Three-peat! It's a Three-peat!

Wascana Group — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:54:37 +0000

No that's not a typo. Sean and Scott look at two teams winning back-to-back-to-back titles on the grand slam circuit.

The Cringe-Worthy Continental Cup

Wascana Group — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 03:18:25 +0000

In this episode, Sean flies solo in recapping Team Europe's domination of Team Canada at the 2020 Continental Cup. He also talks about what went down during a cringe-worthy Saturday night draw.

Curling Resolutions for 2020

Wascana Group — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:30:19 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott make their curling resolutions for 2020. They talk about things that they can improve at the club level as well as some resolutions for some of the top elite teams.

Curling's Best and Worst from 2019

Wascana Group — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:27:14 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the best and worst from the world of curling in 2019.

National Recap: A Blowout and All the Blanks

Wascana Group — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:09:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the goings on at the National this week in Conception Bay. They talk about Anna Hasselborg's big win in the women's final, the low-scoring men's final, and debate ways to reduce blank ends. They also talk about all the other story-lines from the final Grand Slam of 2019.

What to look for at the National

Wascana Group — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:10:31 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what they are looking forward to seeing at the Boost National this week in Conception Bay, South, NL.

Canada Cup Day 5: Make the Final

Wascana Group — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 05:29:42 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the men's and women's finals of the Canada Cup. They also talk about Curling Canada's announcement that pay equity is coming to the national championships.

Canada Cup Day 4 Recap: Curious Strategies and Who Will Win?

Wascana Group — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 06:18:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all of Saturday's action from the Canada Cup, including some curious decisions in the two blow-out semi-finals. They also talk about what they are looking for in Sunday's finals.

Canada Cup Day 3: Playoffs Set

Wascana Group — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 06:24:19 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Friday's action at the Canada Cup and preview the playoffs.

Canada Cup Day 2 thoughts

Wascana Group — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:02:06 +0000

Sean and Scott break down at all the action from Day 2 at the Canada Cup, and look ahead to what shapes up to be an exciting final day.

Canada Cup Day 1 Wrap-up!

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:03:06 +0000

Sean and Scott stay up late and go over some of the big story lines from an action-packed day 1 out in Leduc, AB at the Canada Cup of Curling

2019 Canada Cup Mega-Preview

Wascana Group — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 23:27:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the best field in Canadian curling as the Canada Cup kicks off on Wednesday in Leduc, AB.

Broom-pocalypse

Wascana Group — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:02:35 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the controversy during the European Championship that caused Norway to forfeit a game to England.

2019 Euro Women's Preview with Rocks Across the Pond

Wascana Group — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:53:47 +0000

In this episode, Sean previews the women's A & B fields for the 2019 European Championship with the Jonathan Havercroft, the Professor of Peel, from Rocks Across the Pond. Check out the Rocks Across the Pond feed where Ryan and Scott break down the men's field.

Recapping a BIG Curling Weekend: Tour Challenge, Canadian Mixed, and Pacific Asia Curling Championship

Wascana Group — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:42:18 +0000

In this episode Sean and Scott break down a HUGE weekend in the world of curling. They start by talking about the Tour Challenge Tier 1 and Tier 2 events in Pictou County, NS, then talk about the great field at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championships played out, and then chat about what happened at the Pacific Asia Curling Championship.

Tour Challenge: Which Tier is Best?

Wascana Group — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:44:16 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the upcoming Tour Challenge in Pictou County, Nova Scotia and debate which of the two tiers is more interesting. They also talk about ways to mix up the grand slams and who they are looking forward to watching this week.

Masters Recap: Changing of the Guard?

Wascana Group — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:33:38 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the action from this weekend's Masters in North Bay, ON. They talk about two first time winners in Matt Dunstone and Tracy Fleury, some impressive runs for other under-the-radar teams, and recap the first week of Fantasy Curling.

Grand Slam of Curling Returns! What to expect?

Wascana Group — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 06:04:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what they are looking forward to through this year's grand slam season. They talk about teams to look out for and some statistics that could determine the winners and losers this year.

Fantasy Curling is Back!!!

Wascana Group — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:51:55 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Scott Chu, inventor of Fantasy Curling as it returns for next week's Grand Slam. They talk about the salary cap structure, the strategy for winning, and the role of analytics.

Curling News Roundup

Wascana Group — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 04:17:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the news in the world of curling, including this weekend's winners, the Continental Cup lineups, and the changes to Curling Canada's Olympic qualifying process.

Spring (umm...Autumn?) Training!

Wascana Group — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:06:17 +0000

With curling season fast approaching (or already here), Sean and Scott discuss how to approach the start of the new curling season. From equipment to stretching to socializing, find out what you need to do to start your season right.

OFFICIAL TEAM OF THE POD PICK

Wascana Group — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:38:14 +0000

Last year you listened and waited with baited breath to see which team would emerge from a simulated Survivor season to become the Official Team of the Game of Stone podcast. This year we decided to do something a little different ... but still fun! Let us know who your team of the year will be!

Schedule Watch 2019-2020

Wascana Group — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:15:02 +0000

After a brief hiatus, Sean and Scott are back to take a look into the scheduling of some of the top teams for the upcoming season. Who's chasing CTRS points and who is looking to earn the most money this year?

Behind the Scenes at the Continental Cup

Wascana Group — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:22:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean goes behind the scenes at the 2019 Continental Cup of Curling. He takes you to the poolside patch, the inside patch, the arena, and the media scrum area. You'll also hear from Bruce Mouat, Chris Plys, BJ Neufeld, and Eve Muirhead.

Curling Comparisons

Wascana Group — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 22:26:48 +0000

This week Sean and Scott take a look at the World Golf Rankings and try to find comparisons for the top 10 golfers from the curling world. If you think we made some mistakes, let us know who YOU would pick!

Hurry Hard! - A Look Back at "Men With Brooms"

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 03:57:43 +0000

Sean and Scott sit down this week and spend some time with the classic 2002 film Men With Brooms. We break down the film scene by scene and finally answer the age-old question, is Men With Brooms a good movie?

Who's Got the Lede? Looking Ahead for New Teams

Wascana Group — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:26:59 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott put on their prognosticator hats as they look forward to what the headlines will be for some of the newly formed teams this season.

Oh My! A tribute to Vic Rauter

Wascana Group — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:21:44 +0000

Sean and Scott sit down this week to discuss what makes Vic Rauter so good and why the "Voice of Curling" has helped to bring people at home into the game.

Speed it up! Ideas for playing quicker club games

Wascana Group — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:25:53 +0000

Sean and Scott kick around a few ideas on how to play faster at curling clubs in order to maximize your curling time!

A Modern History of Curling with Brian Chick

Wascana Group — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:00:11 +0000

In this episode, Sean talks to Brian Chick about his new book Written in Stone: A Modern History of Curling.

Ranking the Greatest Moments in American Curling History

Wascana Group — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:19:59 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott celebrate the 4th of July by ranking the top 5 stories in the history of American curling.

Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championships

Wascana Group — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:19:52 +0000

In this episode Sean and Scott head to the Ottawa Curling Club as it hosts the 2019 Canadian Gay Curling Championships. They talk to some of the players and organizers about the event, its significance to the LGBTQ community, and the challenges of running a competitive bonspiel concurrently with a recreational spiel.

Emergency Mini-pod: World Cup of Curling is DEAD! Plus, Birthright?

Wascana Group — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:23:46 +0000

Sean and Scott hop on for a quick instant reaction to the news of the end (?) of the World Cup of Curling. We also discuss the recent announcement by Curling Canada of the birthright rule for provincial representation. Give us a listen and a like/rating!

Men's Post-Season Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 May 2019 00:39:52 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their list of the 10 best men's teams in the world at the end of the 2018-2019 curling season.

Women's Post-Season Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:45:01 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their rankings of the 10 best women's teams in the world following the 2018-19 curling season.

Curling World Cup Grand Finale Recap: Season Over

Wascana Group — Mon, 13 May 2019 13:25:42 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the grande finale of the Curling World Cup. They talk about wins for Jennifer Jones and Kevin Koe, the Norwegian team emerging in mixed doubles, and the rest of the action from Beijing.

Curling World Cup Grand Finale ... What more can we say?

Wascana Group — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:54:51 +0000

Sean and Scott are back to quickly preview the field for the Curling World Cup Grand Final in Beijing. Not much else to say, but we talk a bit about how each of the teams qualified, which pools are toughest, and one last ride for Team Ulsrud.

Champions Cup Recap: Death, Taxes, and Koe-Bottcher Finals

Wascana Group — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 02:13:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week at the Champions Cup in Saskatoon. They talk about wins for Teams Bottcher and Tirinzoni before examining Canada's double-gold at the World Senior Championships and what went down in the mixed doubles.

Champions Cup - Is the season over yet?

Wascana Group — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 02:27:50 +0000

Sean and Scott give their quick takes on each of the 30 teams competing in the upcoming Champions Cup.

Weekend Recap: Players Championship and Sports overload!!!

Wascana Group — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:46:10 +0000

Sean and Scott discuss the results of the Players' Championship, the glut of sports on teevee, specifically on the Sportsnet family of channels, and look ahead to the upcoming World Mixed Doubles. Plus, bonus content after the music!

Players Championship and Major Roster Shakeups

Wascana Group — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:15:12 +0000

In this episode, Sean makes his triumphant return to the pod and talks with Scott about this week's Players Championship. They also talk about the major line-up change announced this week by Team Epping.

World Men's Championship Instant Reaction: Scott Flies Solo

Wascana Group — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:41:00 +0000

That's a wrap from Lethbridge! Sean has turned over the podcast reins to Scott for the week, so it's a quick wrap up of the week that was.

Men's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:03:16 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for this year's Men's World Curling Championship. They talk about all 13 teams in the field and who they expect to be standing at the end of the week.

Mini-pod! Canadian Mixed Doubles, Seniors and U-Sport Championships

Wascana Group — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:29:33 +0000

In this mini-episode, Sean and Scott give their quick thoughts on this weekend's Canadian Mixed Doubles championship, and check in on the ongoing Canadian Seniors event going on in Chilliwack, BC. They also shout out the recent Canadian U-Sport and College champions. Scott also tries to produce the podcast, so who knows what will happen!? Check it out!

Women's Worlds Recap - Game of the Year

Wascana Group — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:25:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the Women's World Championship. They talk about the final, which may be the Game of the Year, including Alina Patz shot of the year candidate. They also talk about the rest of the field, South Korea's first ever world championship medal, and the overall success of the Asian teams. They also talk about Chelsea Carey's tough week and recap their picks.

Women's Worlds Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:42:34 +0000

In this episode Sean and Scott preview the women's world championships. They talk about all the teams heading to Denmark and look forward to who they expect to be standing at the end of the week.

Brier Final Instant Reaction - Skip's Deuce

Wascana Group — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:06:41 +0000

In this episode, Sean flies solo with his instant reaction to the Brier final. He talks about Kevin Koe winning his 4th title, Brendan Bottcher's second consecutive runner-up finish, and another tough finish for Brad Jacobs. He also looks at the week's stats and gives a big shout-out to Team Yukon as the most fun team of the 2019 Brier.

Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:46:36 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2019 Tim Hortons Brier in Brandon. They look at all 17 teams in the field, talk about each team's expectations, and make their picks for who will be standing at the end of the week.

Scotties Final Instant Reaction - WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?!?!

Wascana Group — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 03:15:46 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott react to Alberta's big comeback against Ontario in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final. They talk about whether this was an Alberta win or an Ontario loss, how Alberta was able to claw their way back into the game, and what happened to Team Ontario. They also go through the field and look at for whom the 2019 Scotties was a success and who is disappointed.

Jennifer Jones Out!?! Scotties Playoff Set

Wascana Group — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 04:43:18 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Jennifer Jones missing the playoffs at the Scotties. They also talk about what to expect over the weekend and look at some of the other big stories in the world of curling.

Scotties Mega Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:32:19 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They break down all 17 teams heading to Sydney, NS and talk about what they expect from each squad while also giving their thoughts on what to expect in the Championship round.

Brier Field Set & Ulsrud Falls

Wascana Group — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 04:52:47 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the provincial finals from this weekend from across the country, including the tale of two halves from Alberta. They also talk about some of the other events around the world, including a surprising result in the Norway national championships.

So Much Going On (World Cup, Provincials, Skins Game)

Wascana Group — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from this week in the world of curling. They talk about some surprising results from the Curling World Cup, the Scotties field being set, more teams qualifying for the Brier, and the Skins Game.

Breaking Down a Big Week & World Cup Preview

Wascana Group — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:58:27 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about an incredibly busy week from the world of curling. They talk about provincial finals, including Kerri Einarson's surprising loss, the Canadian Junior Championships, and what to expect in the provincial playdowns this week. They also preview the third leg of the Curling World Cup that kicks off Wednesday from Sweden.

Continental Cup Instant Reaction (From Vegas)

Wascana Group — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:21:55 +0000

In this episode, Sean checks in from the Orleans Arena where the North American squad almost pulled off an epic comeback in the Continental Cup of Curling. They talk about all the action from this weekend as well as some of the other news from the world of curling.

Live From Las Vegas!!

Wascana Group — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 01:12:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean checks in from the Orleans arena in Las Vegas to break down Team World's hot start at the Continental Cup. The guys also talk about Jennifer Jones' curious decision in her team game on Thursday, Team North America's big Friday afternoon, and what to look forward to over the weekend.

Canadian Open Instant Reaction & Continental Cup

Wascana Group — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:36:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from this week's Canadian Open. They talk about the women's and men's finals, the surprising playoff teams on the women's side and the not-so-surprising playoff teams on the men's side, and how this could shape the rest of the season. They also talk about this week's Continental Cup and the early provincial playdown champions.

Canadian Open Preview: Does This One Matter?

Wascana Group — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 07:06:40 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at this week's Canadian Open field and talk about how it could influence the upcoming Season of Champions. They look at last year's Canadian Open results and how teams fared afterwards to get a sense of what this year's could mean moving forward.

Curling Year in Review

Wascana Group — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:28:43 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what they will remember from 2018 in the world of curling. They talk about the Olympics, team shuffles, and the shrinking middle class between the club and elite levels.

National Instant Reaction: Oouf

Wascana Group — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:18:09 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the National in Conception Bay, NL. They talk about and underwhelming Sunday while breaking down both finals. They also recap their 10 Things to Look For and how each of them played out over the week.

10 Things to Look For at the National

Wascana Group — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:16:15 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about 10 things they're looking forward to seeing this week at the National in Conception Bay, NL. They talk about how teams will respond after long weeks in Estevan and Omaha, the Conception Bay crowds, and which teams to look for come playoff time.

Canada Cup & World Cup Day 5: Timing Rule Controversy, Attendance Issues, & 5 Winners

Wascana Group — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:20:46 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the finals at both the Canada Cup and World Cup. They do a deep dive into the timing controversy in the men's final in Estevan before breaking down each final.

Canada Cup & World Cup Day 4: The Finals Are Set

Wascana Group — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 05:07:12 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about a busy Saturday in Omaha and Estevan. They talk about a big day for Kevin Koe, Rachel Homan's struggles, and a somewhat anti-climatic end to the World Cup round robin. They also get you set for all five finals coming up on Sunday.

Canada Cup & World Cup Day 3: Playoffs Take Shape as Hasselborg is Eliminated

Wascana Group — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:39:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Friday's action from the Canada Cup and World Cup. They talk about the men's tie-breaker and women's playoff scenarios in Estevan as well as John Morris and Kalynn Park's elimination and two big wins for Tracy Fleury. They also talk about the very different results for the Olympic Champions, with John Shuster in control and Anna Hasselborg being eliminated.

Canada Cup & World Cup Day 2: Chelsea Carey Rebounds, John Epping Slips, and Canada Struggles in Omaha

Wascana Group — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:21:06 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the day from Omaha and Estevan. They talk about tough losses for the Canadian teams at the World Cup, Chelsea Carey rebounding with a huge day, and John Epping dropping his two games. They also look ahead to Friday and talk about the big matchups and the potential tie-breaker possibilities.

Canada Cup & World Cup Day 1: Good Starts, Bad Starts, and TSN Changes Its Format

Wascana Group — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:01:58 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the first day of the Canada Cup and World Cup. They talk about bad starts for Chelsea Carey and Mike McEwan, a great start for Brad Jacobs, and teams struggling with the ice. They also talk about a big win for Tracy Fleury, a tough loss for Kalynn Park and John Morris, and a surprising start to the week for Anna Hasselborg.

World Cup Preview

Wascana Group — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:51:31 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the second leg of the Curling World Cup in Omaha. They break down the men's, women's, and mixed doubles fields and make their picks.

Canada Cup Preview

Wascana Group — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:15:29 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for this week's Canada Cup. The talk about each team and their strengths coming into the event and also make their picks for who will stand tall next Sunday.

Big Weekend for Scotland = Bad Weekend for Us

Wascana Group — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:48:53 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the European Championships, big wins for Bruce Mouat and Anna Hasselborg, and update the bet with Rocks Across the Pond. They also talk about the events in British Columbia this weekend and the big news that Marc Kennedy will be playing with Brad Jacobs in the Canada Cup.

Ryan Fry Takes Leave & European Championships

Wascana Group — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 05:00:44 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Ryan Fry taking an indefinite leave from Team Jacobs, the whole situation in Red Deer, and Curling Canada. They also talk about the European Championships and update the status of their picks against Rocks Across the Pond.

Picking the European Championships (In Response to Rocks Across the Pond)

Wascana Group — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:49:11 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott respond to the challenge laid out by our friends at the Rocks Across the Pond Podcast to make our picks for the European Championships. They also talk about the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships and the story coming out of Korean curling.

Tour Challenge Instant Reaction

Wascana Group — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:52:24 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their instant reactions to the Tour Challenge this week in Thunder Bay. They talk about Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs winning, some of the strategy calls, and the players who struggled. They also look at the Tier 2 events and talk about Thunder Bay as a host city.

Why _________________ Can Win the Tour Challenge

Wascana Group — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 01:46:13 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the field for this week's Tour Challenge from Thunder Bay. They go through the men's and women's Tier 1 fields and explain why each of them can win the event.

Masters Recap

Wascana Group — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:38:06 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from the Masters. They talk about Anna Hasselborg and John Epping's big wins. They talk about the ice conditions in Truro, the crazy 8th end in the women's final, and Kevin Koe's struggles with draw weight. They also look at the strategy of being down 2 with the hammer in the 5 rock rule, the new CBC/Sportsnet lineup, and do a dive into the new curling commercials.

Ja-mie Mur-phy (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap)

Wascana Group — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:55:46 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Jamie Murphy's opening win at the Masters. They also talk about the early action from Truro, what to expect over the weekend, and all the results from this past weekend.

Masters Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:30:11 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the next event in the Grand Slam of Curling, the Masters. They talk about the pools and make their picks. They also talk about what's going on with Team Shuster, how Jamie Murphy can make the playoffs, and which women's teams are on a roll. They also recap all the action from this past weekend on the World Curling Tour.

A Curling Thanksgiving

Wascana Group — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:02:17 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the past weekend of curling, including another win for Team Einarson, Team Carruthers winning in Toronto, and a breakthrough for Kira Brunton. They also talk about Anna Hasselborg and Nik Edin getting wins in Europe. They finish by talking about what they are thankful for in the world of curling.

Is Curling Sustainable?

Wascana Group — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:20:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the news from the world of curling. They talk about Elite 10 wins for Brad Gushue and Anna Hasselborg, other tour events from this weekend, and the news of Canada's mixed doubles team for the second leg of the Curling World Cup. They also break down the Curling Canada AGM, including its financial report, ratings, and whether the current model for elite curling is sustainable.

Elite 10 Preview: New Rules and Strong Field

Wascana Group — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:03:07 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the Elite 10. They talk about the new rules that are in place for the event and then talk about all 20 teams in the field before giving their playoff picks.

World Cup Recap

Wascana Group — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:22:01 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the first leg of the Curling World Cup. They talk about the Canadian sweep, what worked and what didn't for the inaugural leg, and what we have to look forward to at the next leg in Omaha.

Toughest Shots in Curling

Wascana Group — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:09:22 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the action this past weekend, including big wins for Teams Einarson and Scheidegger, before breaking down the toughest shots to make for club curlers.

World Cup Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:14:03 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Japanese teams tour wins in Oakville last weekend before giving a full preview of the first leg of the new Curling World Cup. They look at all the teams in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles fields and discuss who has the upper hand in an event that is so early in the season.

Curling Survivor

Wascana Group — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:56:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Baden Masters before simulating a season of Survivor with Canada's top curling teams. They break down who gets voted out & who wins, thus becoming the official Game of Stones team for the 2018-2019 season.

Setting Team Schedules

Wascana Group — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:09:04 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the schedules of some elite teams going into the 2018-2019 season. They talk about travel issues, which events attract the top teams, and balancing playing and time off.

Curling World Cup & USA Curling

Wascana Group — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 05:09:36 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the new team announcements for the World Cup of Curling, including team USA's lineup.

Summer Activities for Curlers

Wascana Group — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:49:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott try to escape the stifling summer heat by talking about activities for curlers in the summer.

What Makes A Good Skip (And Lead, Second, & Third)

Wascana Group — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:59:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down each position on a curling team and discuss the skills and personality traits that are required to thrive in each spot.

Summer News Roundup (World Cup Announcement, Curling Canada Changes, & Farewell Anna)

Wascana Group — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:15:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the summer news from the world of curling. They talk about the World Curling Federation's announcement of the World Cup of Curling format, the changes to Curling Canada's elite program, and the new Scottish lineups, including Anna Sloan's departure from Team Muirhead.

Pros and Cons of Bonspiels

Wascana Group — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:08:46 +0000

In this episode Sean and Scott discuss the pros and cons of playing in club bonspiels. They look at everything from ice conditions to food to costs as they break down the world of weekend curling warriors.

Top 10 Live Curling Events

Wascana Group — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:33:33 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the Top 10 events that you can go to as a curling fan. Listen to the rankings and let us know your thoughts.

Making Live Curling More Fan Friendly

Wascana Group — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 23:48:20 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about ways to improve the in-arena experience for curling fans. Topics include formats, residency rules, audio, and arena size.

How to Improve Curling

Wascana Group — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:02:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott offer some suggestions for rule changes that could improve the sport. This includes rules for everyone from club curlers to world champions.

What Makes a Good Curling Club?

Wascana Group — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:00:05 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the elements that make a good curling club. They talk about the ice, lounge, locker rooms, parking, beer selection, people, and more.

Summer 'Spieling in Knoxville, TN

Wascana Group — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:46:17 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott travel to Knoxville, TN to play in the Rocky Top Open bonspiel. The episode follows them through the weekend as they talk about the ice conditions, the other teams, and the pros and cons of summer bonspiels. They also talk to one of the local players and one of the Canadian icemakers about the challenges of curling in the South and the grassroots game in the United States.

Episode 24: All-TIme Fantasy Scotties Field

Wascana Group — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:34:53 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their picks for an all-time great Scotties field. They select the best teams from each province and territory while also making their selections for Team Canada and Wildcard.

Episode 23: All-Time Fantasy Brier Field

Wascana Group — Wed, 30 May 2018 14:16:38 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott create their fantasy Brier fields. They pick the top all-time teams from each province and territory while also making their picks for Team Canada and a wildcard.

Episode 22 - Women's Postseason Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Wed, 23 May 2018 15:06:30 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their power rankings for the top women's teams in the country follow the post-Olympic roster shakeup. They talk about the new teams, how the provincial playdowns might look, and who most benefitted from the changes.

Episode 21 - Men's Postseason Power Rankings

Wascana Group — Wed, 16 May 2018 17:50:42 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the Canadian men's teams following the post-Olympic shuffle. They talk about the teams staying together, who got better, who got worse, and how the teams stack up heading into the summer.

Episode 20: Season Over

Wascana Group — Wed, 09 May 2018 17:42:50 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the final events of the season. They talk about the Champions Cup, the World Mixed Doubles, and the World Seniors. They also talk about who had the best season and look forward to the summer.

Episode 19 - The Season's Not Over?!?

Wascana Group — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:43:32 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the final events of the '17-'18 season. They look at this week's Champions Cup, some of the unique rosters at the event, and what to expect from Calgary. They also talk about the Mixed Doubles World Championships, including the strong performance from the Canadians and the victories by some unexpected teams. They also chat about the Senior World Championships and the benefits of having everything in one location. They finish by breaking down the famed Gordie Perry Bonspiel, which is currently on-going in Ottawa.

Episode 18: Late Season Momentum

Wascana Group — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:46:23 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the past couple weeks in the world of curling. The talk about the men's world championship, the Players Championship, and the Swedish Olympic Committee's decision to withdraw funding from Team Edin. They also talk about analytics in curling and look forward to this week's mixed doubles world championship.

Episode 17: Five Nationals and a Worlds

Wascana Group — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:52:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the big week in curling. They start by breaking down the Mixed Doubles Canadian Championship, then talk about the Canadian Seniors, University and College Champions, and the Wheelchair finals. They also talk about Jill Officer's performance on commentary, the future of both the CBC and TSN curling coverage, and Brad Gushue's lose to Bruce Mouat in Las Vegas.

Episode 16: Men's World Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:42:18 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2018 Men's World Championship in Las Vegas. They break down all 13 teams in the field, look at the favourites, and talk about whether any of the teams will fall prey to the 'Vegas Flu.'

Episode 15: Win One for Jilly

Wascana Group — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:11:22 +0000

In this episode of Game of Stones, Sean and Scott give their instant reaction to the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship. They talk about the outstanding Gold Medal Game, Canada's undefeated week, and Team Hasselborg's remarkable run. They also talk about the Bronze Medal game, the new world championship format, and how North Bay performed as a host city.

Episode 15 - Paralympic Curling Controversy & Women's Worlds Opening Weekend

Wascana Group — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:48:19 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the burned rock controversy in the Canada-China Paralympic semi-final, whether the World Curling Federation was caught off-guard, and if the rule should be changed. They also talk about Canada's bronze medal victory and some of the highlights from the competition in South Korea. They also look at the first weekend of the women's world championship from North Bay, Ontario, correct some mistakes from the preview episode, and update their playoff picks. They briefly discuss the roster shakeups on the men's side.

Episode 14: Women's World Championship Preview

Wascana Group — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:52:40 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship in North Bay, Ontario. The talk about all 13 teams in the field, each team's experience, and the teams to look out for during the week. They also break down North Bay as a host city, Jill Officer's final event, and make their predictions for the week.

Episode 13 - USA All the Way

Wascana Group — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:34:20 +0000

In this special mini-episode, Sean and Scott talk about this past weekend's USA Curling Championships. They talk about the men's and women's championships, the crowds in Fargo, and the teams' lead up to their respective world championships.

Episode 12: Go Go Gushue

Wascana Group — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:36:51 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the 2018 Brier in Regina. They talk about what happened in the championship pool, the teams that qualified for the playoffs, and Brad Gushue's dominant performance. They also argue about which was the shot of the week, debate the merits of the new format, and wonder whether the sport is becoming too top-heavy.

Episode 11: Brier Midweek Breakdown

Wascana Group — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:34:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what's being going on at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina. They look at the teams in contention, the biggest stories of the week, and how Regina has been as a host city. They also chat about the week's best story lines, the teams that won't be moving on to the championship round, and whether the new format has been a success. They also look ahead and talk about what to expect for the playoffs.

Experience Regina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74B5kMLNd5Q

Episode 10: 2018 Brier Preview

Wascana Group — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:41:34 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina, Saskatchewan. They talk about all 17 teams in contention, which of the two pools is stronger, and what to expect during the week. They also talk about the wild card game, if the new format benefits veteran skips, and why Regina a great host city. They finish the show by giving their picks for the playoffs and who they expect to be standing atop the podium at the end of the week.

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Episode 09 - Shuster Wins Gold! What's Next for Curling Canada?

Wascana Group — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:41:53 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the curling competition at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. They talk about the playoffs, John Shuster and Anna Hasselborg's Gold Medals, and the game of the tournament. They also debate what the lack of medals for Canada means, whether changes need to be made to the qualification process, and how the Olympics have changed the sport.

Episode 08 - Canada on Fire?

Wascana Group — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:40:41 +0000

In this episode, Scott and Sean talk about the week that was in curling at the Olympic Games. They break down what went wrong for Team Homan, the games that got away, and the response the team has been getting on social media. They also talk about the women's playoffs and what they expect over the weekend. They follow that by looking at the men's field, previewing the playoffs, and double down on their medal predictions. They finish the show by talking about the Olympic coverage on both the CBC and NBC.

Episode 07: Mixed Doubles an Olympic Success?

Wascana Group — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:53:53 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by noted mixed doubles expert Nancy White to recap the mixed doubles tournament at the Olympics. They talk about Canada's gold medal, some of the tournament's surprising statistics, and how the new rules worked. They also compare mixed doubles to the four-person game, including talking about which mixed doubles rules should be universally adopted, and mixed double's future at the club level They end the show by briefly touching on the teams that have already announced that they are disbanding.

Episode 06: Women's Olympic Curling Preview

Wascana Group — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:24:18 +0000

The Grahams are back, this time doing a deep dive into the women's field for the 2018 Olympic Games. They break down each team and discuss what it will take to emerge victorious in an extremely deep and wide open field. In doing so, the case is made for why Rachel Homan and Canada may not win gold. The two of them also offer their predictions for the week.

Epsiode 05: Previewing the Men's Field at the Olympics

Wascana Group — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:55:42 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the men's curling tournament at the 2018 Olympic Games. They do a deep dive into each team, breaking down their schedules, expectations, and strengths. They go team by team based on the World Curling Federation's Order of Merit and then offer their predictions for who will be on the medal podium at the end of the week. The preview of the women's field will drop later in the week.

Episode 04 - Mixed Doubles at the Olympics

Wascana Group — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:22:51 +0000

In this episode, the Grahams talk about the mixed doubles competition at the 2018 Olympics. They talk about the rules and pace of mixed doubles, the addition of the power play, and the challenges of communication. They also break down the 8 teams in the field and give their picks for who will come away with medals.

Episode 03 - Scotties Tournament of Hearts Recap

Wascana Group — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 07:28:21 +0000

In this episodes, the Grahams break down the week that was at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They talk about all four playoff games (including that crazy semi-final), another Jones championship, and her legacy. They also break down what worked and what didn't in the new format, the week's attendance, and give their initial thoughts on the Brier field. In addition, they reveal the pod's Olympic schedule, which will start with the mixed doubles preview on Wednesday.

Episode 02 - Scotties Playoff Preview

Wascana Group — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:02:56 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and look ahead to the playoff round. They talk about the new format, the week's surprises and disappointments, and which pool was stronger. They also re-visit their initial picks for the week and talk about who they expect to emerge victorious in the final.

Game of Stones Episode 00

Wascana Group — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:08:45 +0000

Welcome to the Game of Stones Podcast, where we will look at the world of curling. Our first full episode will drop on January 26 where we will preview the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.