Champions Cup

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Let's Improve the Slams!

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

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

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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Men's Postseason Power Rankings

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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

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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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Bubble Superlatives

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

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

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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.

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5 Things to Watch at the Champions Cup

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

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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.

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Canadian Open Instant Reaction & Continental Cup

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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.

Tour Challenge Instant Reaction

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.

Masters Recap

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.

The Season's Not Over!?!

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. 

Late Season Momentum

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