Summer Season

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.

Visit us at GameofStonesPod.com for a full list of nominees and winners.

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

Name That Shot!

In this episode, we play anothe round of Canada's fastest growing game, Name That Shot! Scott listens to clips of 10 famous curling shot and tries to guess who throw it and when. Play along and let us know if you can beat Scott's score. We also provide some updates on the bubble and the NL and PEI provincial championships this weekend.

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Boy Meets Curl: Recapping The Simpsons Curling Episode

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In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Season 21 Episode 13 of The Simpsons, where Homer and Marge win Olympic Gold. We talk about what was realistic in the show, what wasn't, and where this episode ranks among the curling TV/movies we've reviewed. We also end the show (1:11:37) with a brief update on the teams that have been announced for the Curling Canada bubble in the past week.

Provincial Power Rankings

In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the curling depth in each province. Scott's rankings are based on a historic analysis of national championships while Sean using the 'eye test' to determine which province is strongest today. Let us know if you agree with our rankings and how the provinces stack up in your opinion.

Is Anything Possible? Reviewing An American Curling Story

In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the Curlingzone doc Anything is Possible: An American Curling Story. They talk about what they like, debate the intended audience, and go scene-by-scene as they break down the doc. We also get a special guest cameo from Matt Hamilton.

It was all Solved by Curling: Reviewing The Curlers (1955) & Gone Curling (1963) from the National Film Board

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down two mid-century curling films from the National Film Board. They gone scene-by-scene to talk about what was realistic, what wasn't, and the movies' nationalistic messaging.

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Summer News Update: Canada Cup Postponed & Clubs Announce Plans

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In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the recent news in the world of curling. They talk about the postponement of the Canada Cup, how that will shape the season, and whether this will lead to changes for the Scotties and Brier. They also talk about local curling facilities announcing their plans for the season and the resulting financial implications for the sport.

Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on Tour Teams' Return to Play

In this episode, Sean and Scott on joined by Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on the possibility of elite-level teams returning to competition this fall. First, Jill Officer talks about the challenges of setting schedules, team dynamics, and her role on the World Curling Federation's Athlete Comission. Then, Kirk Muyres discusses the financial ramifications of the Grand Slam's cancellations, how teams manage sponsor relationships, and balancing four-person teams and mixed doubles. 

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Curling & Pride

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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.

Greatest Junior Championship Fields

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the greatest Canadian junior fields of the last 30 years. They also talk about the announcement that the 2021 Men's Worlds will be played in Ottawa.

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Diversity in Curling Roundtable

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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.

Most Underrated Players

In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss some of the most underrated curlers of all time. They also announce the launch of the Game of Stones t-shirt, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Food Bank Network.