In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I share my microphone once again with Danielle Inglis, two time Ontario Scotties champion and Curling Canada's "Co-ordinator, Social Media & Web Content". Danielle brings us up-to-speed on a number of topics of great interest to the advancement of curling at the ground roots level. This is one of those episodes that you might like to share with others in your curling facility who might benefit from what you will hear from Danielle. 

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My guest today on "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is Dustin Mikush of Curling Canada. Dustin brings us up to speed on one very impactful programme in his portfolio as "Manager, Youth Development & Programming", U15 RockFest. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I welcome back Jon Wall. Since his first visit (S1E47) he worked side-by-side with Mark Shurek making the ice for the Grand Slam events you see on television. We talk about making championship ice for the very best curlers on the planet but most of the episode is devoted to the ice you play on at your curling facility. You'll learn how that surface is installed, maintained and how that new found knowledge can make you and your team better. We also discuss delivering rocks and the differences among rocks and of course, the topic de jour, brushing and its effect on ice to enhance performance. Click on the "chapter markers" to go to that part of the episode of special interest to you!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I sprinkle water from my pebbling can on a number of topics, none of them related to one another but all relevant to the subject at hand, that being curling in particular and sports in general with a parting view of young people at this time in history. Use the chapter markers in the above show notes to go back to specific points in the episode to hear a favourite topic once again!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we'll take a look at the search for a coach for your competitive team. Do we seek someone who's been there, done that and has the T-Shirt (i.e. a recently retired elite athlete) or are there other criteria to be considered when seeking coaching assistance? I end this episode with the thoughts of a grade one teacher!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will be taken on a journey from a small town in the state of Minnesota to the top step of the podium in Pyeongchang, S. Korea by John Shuster. It's a journey that you might have in your sights. John will provide extremely helpful information you can use to realize your Olympic dream. I also share the press conference with the runner-up to last week's Masters golf tournament. Justin Rose didn't win the coveted green jacket but when you hear his thoughts on getting to a playoff from seven strokes back going into the last round, you'll see that by any measure, he was just as successful as Rory McIlroy!

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As the title suggests, this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" has global implications. Joining me are Helen Williams of Australia and Adriana Camarena of Mexico (currently residing in California). They both skip their respective national women's teams and have now climbed to the top rung of the World Curling ladder to compete in the "A Division". We talk about what it took to get there and what it will mean to secure a spot on the podium. I end the episode with my view on being a "professional" athlete.

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The title of this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" says it all. The RR's rant is one I hope many of you will want to weigh in on with your view. To do that with total anonymity, just click on the hyperlink at the end of these show notes!  But, I'll begin the  episode with a discussion on a topic to which most curlers pay little attention, your sliding device. The decision to make it a part of this episode once again came from a photo and discussion on Facebook. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will a very unique way for an elite athlete to reflect upon a major competition that didn't end the way she and her teammates hoped it might. That athlete is Emily Riley and the event was the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Her reflection on the week is entitled, "The Power & Risk Of Belief". Then you will hear from Hall of Fame college basketball coach, Tom Rizzo and how he feels about his relationship with his players as they play in "March Madness". The episode today concludes with a sound bite called "Rainbow Glasses". It will lift your spirits!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" my returning guest is Jenn Ferris of Curling Canada. We talk about keeping sport safe for athletes and coaches but this time it's not about physical safety by rather psychological safety. I also talk about a way to test your brushing system that only requires a sheet of ice and a rock. The episode ends with a sound bite by Rory Mcilroy, the recent winner of "The Players' Championship". He reveals how he deals with negative thoughts. 

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