Kevin joins us from the Women’s World Championships in Sweden to discuss the interesting venue they are in (3:15, explains what ‘matching rocks’ means and how stones can differ. In the Mailbag segment, the guys respond to an email about the scheduling, and also the way ads are run during certain broadcasts (14:30 ), Warren reviews the results of the University Curling championships in Sudbury (19:15) and they preview the Canadian Mixed Doubles (23:45).

Rylan Hartley returns to make a couple more announcements about additions to the tour schedule and some new events (36:20), how the new events will be broadcasted (45:40), creating new ’shoulder’ events in and around major events to help ease the costs of travel (46:35), adding social events, concerts and other community involvement with the new events (49:20).

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys chat with two-time Brier champion E.J. Harnden, fresh of his win in London (2:00). They chat with E.J. about what makes Brad Gushue so special (8:00), playing against his brother in the final, attention to detail in Team Gushue practices, his thoughts on sanding stones mid-event, rise in quality and the parity that’s coming to curling all over the world, and E.J. gives his thoughts on shortening to 8 ends and playoff format at the Brier.

Is 40 old in curling now? Warren doesn’t think so… (23:50) A question from the mailbag about people getting tired of being overexposed to the top teams? (25:45) The guys give their thoughts on the Brier, discuss the World Wheelchair championships in Richmond (35:10), Kerri Einarson heading to the Women’s World Championships (37:55) and Warren comments on the (slightly) better rules at the Women’s Worlds (40:10).

The guys talk about their Brier picks (42:50), Jim talks about Warren’s parties in the patch (49:00) and tries to call on people to lobby for shortening curling games and events (49:45).

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys provide the latest Brier update and take a look at how they got the final 4 (3:20). Warren shares his displeasure with the current playoff system (6:45), Kevin talks about the challenges with the ice due to the weather conditions in London (7:25) and the challenges of sanding the rocks mid event (8:15). Warren clarifies what people are incorrectly calling ‘sharpening the rocks’ (11:55) and then reviews the shooting percentages of the best teams. Kevin shoutouts  some of the up-and-coming young curlers who are putting up strong performances at the Brier (14:15) and then Jim asks what is more important for young curlers; strategy or performance? (15:15).

Warren tells us how the guys have made out with their picks to this point (18:40) and the guys make their predictions for the Gold, Silver and Bronze (23:00).

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John opens the show with his thoughts on the ‘hogline handles’ (1:15) and then brings on the most decorated curler in the history of American Men’s Curling, John Shuster. As always, John Cullen throws his guest right into the deep end with the world-famous, rapid-fire’Top 4’ (3:55).

They discuss  ..

• John’s early days of getting started in curling
• How he ‘threw together’ a team to win the Junior nationals
• Winning Olympic bronze early in his men's career but realizing that he had bigger dreams
• Making the jump from lead to skip
• His very vocal style of calling the game
• Getting benched at the 2010 Olympics and how he dealt with the subsequent onslaught on social media
• His favourite food
• He ranks his former teammate's style choices
• The benefits of bringing on a sports psychologist to get ready for the Olympics

They discuss the reason Tyler George left after the Olympics (30:30), he explains the teeth marks on his gold medal and why USA curling has grown so much in the last decade (35:00). John number one tests the John number two in ‘Extremely Difficult Own Career Trivia’ (37:15). In the ‘Extra End’, John Shuster answers a question from Carly Howard (42:35)

This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim opens the show with a moose call (0:20). Kevin gives an update on the Brier results so far (2:40), and Warren gives some stats on the excellent shooting percentages of the top teams (4:10). The World Juniors finished up in Germany - Warren fills us in on the results, including some very big surprises (4:45) and they re-visit some issues with the current Canadian Junior system. 

The newest inductees to the Curling Hall of Fame were announced (8:10). The World Wheelchair Championships are taking place in Richmond, BC, and Kevin talks about the results so far (10:25). The guys talk about the changes surrounding team names, and where things may be headed (12:25) and they respond to an email in regards to ending games before all the ends have been played (18:00).

Mike Harris joins the guys ‘In the House’ to talk about his many roles in curling (24:35). Kevin and Mike talk about the different players on his team (28:00), their results so far, and what is to come for them at the Brier (29:35). Warren asks Mike about the ice conditions at the Brier (31:30) and also what he thinks about the playoff system they are using (33:30). Mike ‘proud dad’s’ his daughter a bit and shares her recent successes in the U21 and her upcoming trips to nationals (35:15). They return to the conversation about the Junior results to get Mike’s thoughts on how the system may be improved (37:00).
 

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s happening around the curling world? The guys discuss the Scotties, particularly team Einarson’s front end (3:30) and how the No Tick rule affected things. Warren talks about how the Scotties and Brier have changed since he played in the 1970s (12:05) and updates us on how their Scotties predictions worked out (13:00) The World Jr’s took place in Germany and you may be surprised by the results of Team Canada on both the Men’s and Women’s sides (14:10). They make their predictions for the Brier (27:30), Kevin tells us the time John Morris got hit by a car and played the Brier with a massive concussion (30:30) and the time he won the Brier with a broken hand from a bar fight!

In Hot Rock Topics, the guys discuss the benefits and issues of the digital ‘hogline handles’ and what we should do moving forward (33:15). In the Mailbag, a listener brings up the lack of interactive activities for kids the Scotties (41:00).

They then chat with 4-time Scotties champion, Kerri Einarson about her recent record-breaking 4-peat (46:30), raising the level of competition at the tournament (61:00), when she realized she could live out her curling dream (62:30) and what she and her team do to keep themselves in top physical and mental condition (63:30). Finally, Kerri calls out warren for doubting her!!!!(66:00).

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys get together late on Friday night to talk about what’s been happening at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops. Warren tries to explain the incredibly complicated structure at the Scotties this year (3:15) and recaps how they’ve arrived at the final 4. They also talk about a couple of surprises who didn’t make the final 4 (9:15), Warren and Kevin offer some thoughts on how things could be simplified, while still keeping it fair for everyone and also more efficient for television and other broadcasting (12:35). The boys are excited to see Black putting up such an impressive tournament admit that they may be secretly rooting for her (15:00).

The guys review the results of their predictions so far (17:15). A lot of people online have been saying that the attendance looked a little slim on tv, Warren compares the usual Scotties attendance vs this year and offers an explanation of the numbers (19:15) and he talks about why fewer people are travelling out of province to the events (22:30). Curling Day in Canada is Today!!! The Central celebration is being held in Banff, but curling clubs will be offering special events across the country (25:20). They offer their predictions for the finals (26:45)

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John starts out this week by expressing his love for the measuring stick (0:30). Then Carly Howard joins him for a long chat, starting with the ‘Top 4’ lightning round (2:35), tells us what it’s like growing up in a famous curling family (7:33), her journey coming up through university curling in Canada (9:43), what it was like when she played mixed doubles with her dad (13:38) and in ‘Dirty Laundry’, Carly talks about the time she almost burnt down the house (18:00).

They also discuss the importance of playing with people you like (21:50), how she gained her reputation as a Twitter legend (25:15) and why curlers should embrace social media (28:32). Carly ties the record in ‘Difficult Own Career Trivia’ (34:33). Carly answers Tyler Tardi’s ‘Extra End’ challenge from last show to describe him in 3 words (37:58). Finally, John and Carly write a commercial for Ugg boots…what? (42:18)

This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys kick things off with a quick chat about the Scotties (3:00) and then discuss the lack of access to the tournament in the U.S. (9:30). They also talk about increasing the number of teams in the Scotties and Brier by looking at the top U25 team (19:30) and they dig inside the mailbag to answer a question about the residency rule and why it may still exist (24:35).

The guys chat with Olympic gold medalist, multi-time World Champion & Scotties winner, Joan McCusker (29:00). She talks about Sandra Schmirler, coaching Team Scheidegger at the Scotties, the frost in Kamloops, which provinces are starting to step up, hogline violations and she talks about the role of a coach outside the game. Plus, Kevin tells us a story about the 1991 Brier in Hamilton (56:00).

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.

Contact the podcast -- [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Brier qualified players still play in the provincial championships? (6:05) Kevin gives an update on who’s going to represent their countries at the worlds (7:45). Warren gives an update on the U18 championship (9:45). The guys discuss the new scheduling structure at the Brier (11:30), and give their picks (14:00). In the listener mail segment, they discuss what can happen without time clocks (20:00). Later, the guys are joined by Reid Carruthers (23:30) to go over how he's balancing coaching, playing, and being a dad (24:15). They also discuss Reid's recent match against Matt Dunstone (30:30), and much more!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.