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2018 Brier Preview

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In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina, Saskatchewan. They talk about all 17 teams in contention, which of the two pools is stronger, and what to expect during the week. They also talk about the wild card game, if the new format benefits veteran skips, and why Regina a great host city. They finish the show by giving their picks for the playoffs and who they expect to be standing atop the podium at the end of the week.

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Shuster Wins Gold! What's Next for Curling Canada?

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the curling competition at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. They talk about the playoffs, John Shuster and Anna Hasselborg's Gold Medals,  and the game of the tournament. They also debate what the lack of medals for Canada means, whether changes need to be made to the qualification process, and how the Olympics have changed the sport.

Canada on Fire?

In this episode, Scott and Sean talk about the week that was in curling at the Olympic Games. They break down what went wrong for Team Homan, the games that got away, and the response the team has been getting on social media. They also talk about the women's playoffs and what they expect over the weekend. They follow that by looking at the men's field, previewing the playoffs, and double down on their medal predictions. They finish the show by talking about the Olympic coverage on both the CBC and NBC.

Mixed Doubles an Olympic Success?

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by noted mixed doubles expert Nancy White to recap the mixed doubles tournament at the Olympics. They talk about Canada's gold medal, some of the tournament's surprising statistics, and how the new rules worked. They also compare mixed doubles to the four-person game, including talking about which mixed doubles rules should be universally adopted, and mixed double's future at the club level They end the show by briefly touching on the teams that have already announced that they are disbanding.

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Women's Olympic Curling Preview

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The Grahams are back, this time doing a deep dive into the women's field for the 2018 Olympic Games. They break down each team and discuss what it will take to emerge victorious in an extremely deep and wide open field. In doing so, the case is made for why Rachel Homan and Canada may not win gold. The two of them also offer their predictions for the week.

Previewing the Men's Field at the Olympics

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the men's curling tournament at the 2018 Olympic Games. They do a deep dive into each team, breaking down their schedules, expectations, and strengths. They go team by team based on the World Curling Federation's Order of Merit and then offer their predictions for who will be on the medal podium at the end of the week. The preview of the women's field will drop later in the week.

Mixed Doubles at the Olympics

In this episode, the Grahams talk about the mixed doubles competition at the 2018 Olympics. They talk about the rules and pace of mixed doubles, the addition of the power play, and the challenges of communication. They also break down the 8 teams in the field and give their picks for who will come away with medals.

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Scotties Tournament of Hearts Recap

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In this episodes, the Grahams break down the week that was at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They talk about all four playoff games (including that crazy semi-final), another Jones championship, and her legacy. They also break down what worked and what didn't in the new format, the week's attendance, and give their initial thoughts on the Brier field. In addition, they reveal the pod's Olympic schedule, which will start with the mixed doubles preview on Wednesday.

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Scotties Tournament of Hearts Playoff Preview

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In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and look ahead to the playoff round. They talk about the new format, the week's surprises and disappointments, and which pool was stronger. They also re-visit their initial picks for the week and talk about who they expect to emerge victorious in the final.

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Scotties Tournament of Hearts Preview

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In this episode, Sean Graham talks with his brother Scott about the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They breakdown the new format and look at all 17 teams (counting the two wildcard contenders) and their chances this week. They give their picks for the playoffs and the winner before examining the Curling Canada's decision to play the final against the Super Bowl.