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

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

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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Paralympic Curling Controversy & Women's Worlds Opening Weekend

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.