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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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-Newfoundland semi-final. In addition, they hear from Kevin Koe, Mike McEwen, John Epping, John Morris, and Brad Jacobs.
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.