In this episode, Sean and Scott offer some suggestions for rule changes that could improve the sport. This includes rules for everyone from club curlers to world champions.
What Makes a Good Curling Club
In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the elements that make a good curling club. They talk about the ice, lounge, locker rooms, parking, beer selection, people, and more.
Summer 'Spieling in Knoxville, TN
In this episode, Sean and Scott travel to Knoxville, TN to play in the Rocky Top Open bonspiel. The episode follows them through the weekend as they talk about the ice conditions, the other teams, and the pros and cons of summer bonspiels. They also talk to one of the local players and one of the Canadian icemakers about the challenges of curling in the South and the grassroots game in the United States.
All-Time Fantasy Scotties Field
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their picks for an all-time great Scotties field. They select the best teams from each province and territory while also making their selections for Team Canada and Wildcard.
All-Time Fantasy Brier Field
In this episode, Sean and Scott create their fantasy Brier fields. They pick the top all-time teams from each province and territory while also making their picks for Team Canada and a wildcard
Women's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their power rankings for the top women's teams in the country follow the post-Olympic roster shakeup. They talk about the new teams, how the provincial playdowns might look, and who most benefited from the changes.
Men's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the Canadian men's teams following the post-Olympic shuffle. They talk about the teams staying together, who got better, who got worse, and how the teams stack up heading into the summer.
Season Over
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the final events of the season. They talk about the Champions Cup, the World Mixed Doubles, and the World Seniors. They also talk about who had the best season and look forward to the summer.
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
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.
Five Nationals and a Worlds
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the big week in curling. They start by breaking down the Mixed Doubles Canadian Championship, then talk about the Canadian Seniors, University and College Champions, and the Wheelchair finals. They also talk about Jill Officer's performance on commentary, the future of both the CBC and TSN curling coverage, and Brad Gushue's lose to Bruce Mouat in Las Vegas.
Men's World Curling Championship
In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2018 Men’s World Championship in Las Vegas. They break down all 13 teams in the field, look at the favourites, and talk about whether any of the teams will fall prey to the ‘Vegas Flu.’
Win One for Jilly
In this episode of Game of Stones, Sean and Scott give their instant reaction to the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship. They talk about the outstanding Gold Medal Game, Canada's undefeated week, and Team Hasselborg's remarkable run. They also talk about the Bronze Medal game, the new world championship format, and how North Bay performed as a host city.
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.
Women's World Championship Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship in North Bay, Ontario. The talk about all 13 teams in the field, each team's experience, and the teams to look out for during the week. They also break down North Bay as a host city, Jill Officer's final event, and make their predictions for the week.
USA All the Way
In this special mini-episode, Sean and Scott talk about this past weekend's USA Curling Championships. They talk about the men's and women's championships, the crowds in Fargo, and the teams' lead up to their respective world championships.
Go Go Gushue
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the 2018 Brier in Regina. They talk about what happened in the championship pool, the teams that qualified for the playoffs, and Brad Gushue's dominant performance. They also argue about which was the shot of the week, debate the merits of the new format, and wonder whether the sport is becoming too top-heavy.
Brier Midweek Breakdown
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what's being going on at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina. They look at the teams in contention, the biggest stories of the week, and how Regina has been as a host city. They also chat about the week's best story lines, the teams that won't be moving on to the championship round, and whether the new format has been a success. They also look ahead and talk about what to expect for the layoff
2018 Brier Preview
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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