The quest for gold has begun in Beijing with the mixed doubles competition kicking off the action. Kevin and Warren break down the opening draw results including a pair of early upset wins by China and Czech Republic plus a marquee matchup between favourites Great Britain and Sweden that did not disappoint. Warren explains if it was early-event jitters or adjusting to the ice conditions and rocks that played a factor in some uncharacteristic misses. 

The guys also look ahead to why Canada will be in tough to start against Great Britain, and they make their best bets for Draws 2, 3 and 4.

For all the latest odds, check out www.coolbet.com

Kristina Rutherford's Big Read goes inside Canada's pursuit of medals and if its identity in curling is at risk as a result: https://www.sportsnet.ca/curling/longform/inside-canadian-curlings-messy-quest-to-get-back-to-no-1/

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.

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