Summer Season

Curling News Update & Ranking Top 5 Players in the World

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

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

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.

Best Games to Watch on YouTube

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

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.

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Ranking Curling Commercials & News Update

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.

Official Team of the Pod Pick

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!

Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championship

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.