In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the field for this week's Tour Challenge from Thunder Bay. They go through the men's and women's Tier 1 fields and explain why each of them can win the event.
Masters Recap
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from the Masters. They talk about Anna Hasselborg and John Epping's big wins. They talk about the ice conditions in Truro, the crazy 8th end in the women's final, and Kevin Koe's struggles with draw weight. They also look at the strategy of being down 2 with the hammer in the 5 rock rule, the new CBC/Sportsnet lineup, and do a dive into the new curling commercials.
Ja-mie Mur-phy (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap)
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Jamie Murphy's opening win at the Masters. They also talk about the early action from Truro, what to expect over the weekend, and all the results from this past weekend.
Masters Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the next event in the Grand Slam of Curling, the Masters. They talk about the pools and make their picks. They also talk about what's going on with Team Shuster, how Jamie Murphy can make the playoffs, and which women's teams are on a roll. They also recap all the action from this past weekend on the World Curling Tour.
A Curling Thanksgiving
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the past weekend of curling, including another win for Team Einarson, Team Carruthers winning in Toronto, and a breakthrough for Kira Brunton. They also talk about Anna Hasselborg and Nik Edin getting wins in Europe. They finish by talking about what they are thankful for in the world of curling.
Is Curling Sustainable?
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the news from the world of curling. They talk about Elite 10 wins for Brad Gushue and Anna Hasselborg, other tour events from this weekend, and the news of Canada's mixed doubles team for the second leg of the Curling World Cup. They also break down the Curling Canada AGM, including its financial report, ratings, and whether the current model for elite curling is sustainable.
Elite 10 Preview: New Rules and Strong Field
In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the Elite 10. They talk about the new rules that are in place for the event and then talk about all 20 teams in the field before giving their playoff picks.
World Cup Recap
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the first leg of the Curling World Cup. They talk about the Canadian sweep, what worked and what didn't for the inaugural leg, and what we have to look forward to at the next leg in Omaha.
Toughest Shots in Curling
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the action this past weekend, including big wins for Teams Einarson and Scheidegger, before breaking down the toughest shots to make for club curlers.
World Cup Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Japanese teams tour wins in Oakville last weekend before giving a full preview of the first leg of the new Curling World Cup. They look at all the teams in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles fields and discuss who has the upper hand in an event that is so early in the season.
Curling Survivor
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Baden Masters before simulating a season of Survivor with Canada's top curling teams. They break down who gets voted out & who wins, thus becoming the official Game of Stones team for the 2018-2019 season.
Setting Team Schedules
In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the schedules of some elite teams going into the 2018-2019 season. They talk about travel issues, which events attract the top teams, and balancing playing and time off.
Curling World Cup & USA Curling
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the new team announcements for the World Cup of Curling, including team USA's lineup.
Summer Activities for Curlers
In this episode, Sean and Scott try to escape the stifling summer heat by talking about activities for curlers in the summer.
What Makes a Good Skip (And Lead, Second, & Third)
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down each position on a curling team and discuss the skills and personality traits that are required to thrive in each spot.
Summer News Roundup (World Cup Announcement, Curling Canada Changes, & Farewell Anna)
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the summer news from the world of curling. They talk about the World Curling Federation's announcement of the World Cup of Curling format, the changes to Curling Canada's elite program, and the new Scottish lineups, including Anna Sloan's departure from Team Muirhead.
Pros and Cons of Bonspiels
In this episode Sean and Scott discuss the pros and cons of playing in club bonspiels. They look at everything from ice conditions to food to costs as they break down the world of weekend curling warriors.
Top 10 Live Curling Events
In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the Top 10 events that you can go to as a curling fan. Listen to the rankings and let us know your thoughts.
Making Live Curling More Fan Friendly
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about ways to improve the in-arena experience for curling fans. Topics include formats, residency rules, audio, and arena size.
How to Improve Curling
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.