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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Sean is joined by Ian Kennedy, author of On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport. Ian talks about how athletes in the southwestern Ontario community have used sports to combat racial discrimination. From Hall of Famers like Fergie Jenkins to local legends, Kennedy examines the role sports can play is fighting racism. While Ian writes about Chatham-Kent, the themes certainly speak to broader issues in sports, many of which certainly apply to curling.
For more information on Juneteenth:
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth: The History of the Holiday
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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:
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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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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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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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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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
Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championship
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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/
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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.
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/
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.
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.
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.