In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we take a cursory look at something new in the sport of curling, "Rock League". Some, if not most of the listeners to the podcast have hear about Rock League which will launch soon in Toronto. Here's what I've learned to date (plus a surprise ending to the episode I think you will enjoy)!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I attempt to answer questions & respond to some comments that have come my way. Those questions & comments included Olympic medals for coaches, the role of officials, between ends team discussions, rock matching, hats & T-shirts (it's actually a good question), rock measuring instruments, take out weights, going undefeated and the relationship curling has with the Olympic Games. Use "Chapters" above these show notes to go directly to the questions that might interest you most! Enjoy!

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This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" started with an email from me to my friend Dr. Glenn Paulley about this new brushing phenomenon called "The Bunny Hop". Glenn's reply led to an invitation to join me on the podcast so you could hear his thoughts directly and let's just say, regarding this new brushing technique, were surprising. That led to a discussion about a number of other aspects of brushing resulting in this information packed episode. In the introduction to the episode I list the topics about to be aired and there were many. This is one episode, if you are a coach or athlete, you might want to make some notes. The transcript of the episode will make a good reference to the discourse between Dr. Paulley and yours truly!

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This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is for regular listeners and especially those who have children or grandchildren about to embark on Winter Break Holidays in their school district. I'm going to narrate a story entitled "The Search For Delicious". The author is a wonderful writer of children's stories, Natalie Babbitt. This one will challenge the listener to make a decision about what they think is the most delicious food then by story's end, that notion of delicious might change, as it has for all who have listened to this tale. In the episode, I refer to another children's story on the podcast (S1E44) entitled "He Sweeps, He Scores" by my good friend from Gander NL, Jean Blackie. A link to her story is below! Enjoy!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1922969/episodes/11430127-he-sweeps-he-scores-by-jean-blackie.mp3?download=true

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will hear the thoughts of Hans Frauenlob of Olympic Broadcast Services and a long time friend of this podcast. He commentated on 31 Olympic curling games in the disciplines of Mixed Doubles, Women's and Men's. His insights are, well, insightful! 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I deal with four topics. In order they are practical strategy, measuring rocks, the case of the reversing ice and the most difficult shot in curling. You can go to the four topics directly by clicking on Chapters (above these show notes). By clicking onTranscript you will see a copy of the text of the episode. If you know someone who is unable to hear the episode and might like to see the transcript, please forward this episode to them! Enjoy!

Correction - In the section on "Measuring" I inadvertently said "push the rock" when I should have said "push the measure"! There, now I feel better! 

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In this week's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will hear the voice of the late Stuart McLean, arguably Canada's greatest story teller. Stuart had a weekly programme, initially on the radio and then on podcast called "The Vinyl Cafe". I'll explain the title and the fictional characters he wove into the kind of stories that held you engrossed in the exploits of the main character Dave, the owner of the aforementioned, Vinyl Cafe. This is one of Stuart's best episodes he called, "The Greatest Hockey Game Ever Played". I think you just might agree! Enjoy!

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In this first episode of season five for "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I'm sharing news and thoughts of a tragic loss of lives in a small town in the Rocky Mountains of the province of British Columbia, Canada called Tumbler Ridge. When most of those lives are young lives, it puts into sharp perspective everything else we might feel is important. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we take a thumb nail walk through the Olympic Charter. You will learn some aspects of this quadrennial sport festival that might surprise you. I also discuss how the IOC protects its brand. The 2026 Scotties Tournament Of Hearts is in the rearview mirror. I share some thoughts on what I heard and saw. The sound bite this week is for parents of young athletes and it's about whether a young person should play many sports or concentrate on just one. It’s a must listen for all parents (and grandparents)! I break from  tradition in the sign off portion of the episode. I hope your ears will like it!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" a long time friend from the other side of the world joins me for a back-and-forth about baseball and curling, especially the Olympic variety. That long friend is Hans Frauenlob. He's been my guest on other occasions regarding Winter Olympic Games and an episode that has helped many who have decided to step back from the sport or activity they love and the challenges that decision poses. The episode was entitled, "Not Sad Because It's Over But Happy Because It Happened" (S2E12). 

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