We're back with our weekly show and the Brier field has been finalized with the three wild card teams selected including Brad Gushue’s Olympic team. Warren runs through the list and Kevin wonders if it would be better if there were younger teams in the mix instead of the same contenders. Also, the WCF has tweaked its proposed changes for the world championships and Warren explains what that’s all about.

Our Hot Rocks Topic discusses a correspondence from Mike Hay of Scotland and how Great Britain reassembled its women’s team resulting in Olympic gold. Should Canada consider changing its rules restricting how teams are formed?

In our Mailbag segment, Kevin and Warren answer a question regarding the difference in ice and why Canadian teams struggle with the conditions on the world stage. Plus, stick around for Story Time as Warren pays tribute to Larry Wood, a longtime curling journalist/historian and friend of the show who passed away earlier this month.

Joining us this week for In The House is Andrew Paris, who founded the Black Rock Initiative and has partnered with Goldline Curling on the United We Curl project. Andrew shares his history with the sport, why he started the Black Rock Initiative and what he hopes to accomplish, his United We Curl brush “The Desmond” and what curling clubs can do to become more inclusive and welcoming for members of the BIPOC community.

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

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The games in Beijing have come to a close and Kevin, Warren and Jim share their closing thoughts on the hottest topics. Canada’s women’s team was eliminated based on the draw shot challenge and the guys discuss if the tiebreaker process needs to be reassessed to make it fair with so much at stake. 

The guys also talk about the importance of starting with the hammer with Kevin suggesting maybe curling games should be split into halves like football to ensure one team can’t control the hammer through the whole match. 

With Canada earning just one medal taking bronze in the men’s tournament, Warren and Kevin discuss what can be done to ensure more success in the future. 

For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

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

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That’s a wrap on the action in Beijing as Kevin and Warren break down the women’s final with Great Britain defeating Japan for gold. Although there’s no MVP award, Kevin explains why Great Britain's third Vicky Wright would be his choice. 

Kevin discusses what the pressure is like on curling’s biggest stage and Warren reflects on how Japan played a significant role in bringing curling into Nagano in 1998. 

The guys share their closing thoughts and if Canada needs to make some radical changes to return to the top of the podium. 

Also, Kevin scores bragging rights over Warren for picking Great Britain over Japan. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

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

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Sportsnet’s Rob Faulds is our special guest co-host as Kevin and Warren recap a pair of medal games with Sweden’s Niklas Edin edging out Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat for men’s gold and Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg defeating Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni for women’s bronze. 

One of our listeners has sent us an email suggesting how to change the draw shot challenge and the guys respond with their thoughts to make it fair for both teams and identical across all tournaments. 

Only one game remains in Beijing and the guys are split with Kevin picking Great Britain and Warren picking Japan to win the women’s gold medal matchup. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

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

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We’re down to the medal games in Beijing and Kevin and Warren recap the men’s bronze match with Canada emerging victorious plus a pair of wild semifinals on the women’s side with Japan and Great Britain upsetting the favourites. 

With Bruce Mouat, Oskar Eriksson and Jennifer Dodds all guaranteed spots on the podium in the team event, Kevin believes there’s no reason Canadians shouldn’t be allowed to compete in both mixed doubles and four-player curling. 

Coolbet Canada country manager Kris Abbott joins the show to discuss how they got into the curling betting scene, who sets the odds, the increase in betting through the Beijing tournaments and where the future of betting in curling is heading. 

Kevin and Warren make their picks with both taking Great Britain over Sweden for men’s gold but are split on the women’s bronze between Sweden and Switzerland. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeaudaily on Sportsnet.ca. 

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

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Sportsnet's Rob Faulds fills in as our guest co-host as Kevin and Warren recap the latest with Jennifer Jones missing the playoffs leaving Brad Gushue as Canada's only hope at winning a medal in the men's bronze game. 

The guys also discuss what Curling Canada needs to do to improve its draw shot challenge issues for the future plus how doping is being handled with Kevin sharing what he went through during his time competing for Canada. 

They wrap things up by making their picks for the women's semifinals and are divided on the bronze medal men's game with Kevin liking the United States and Warren picking Canada. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca.

This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Stoakley, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.

Audio Credit: CBC

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Canada’s Jennifer Jones scored a pivotal win over the United States but sustained an upset loss to China. Kevin and Warren discuss the results plus if it’s nerves or fatigue that’s setting in. The guys also go through the standings with Jones sitting in fourth place and above the logjam while Brad Gushue, who had the day off, managed to qualify for a men’s playoff spot based on other results. 

Rachel Homan posted a candid message on social media opening up after missing the medal round in mixed doubles. Kevin and Warren reflect on the pressure of playing for Team Canada with expectations high for those who wear the Maple Leaf. 

Gushue vs. Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat is the marquee matchup in the men’s round-robin finale plus Jones wraps things up against Denmark’s Madeleine Dupont on the women’s side. Find out who the guys are going with for their daily picks. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. 

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

Audio Credit: CBC

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We’re entering the final stretch of round-robin play in the men’s and women’s tournaments and Kevin and Warren recap the latest with Canada’s Brad Gushue sneaking out a win over China but falling to ROC in an upset. Can Gushue get into the playoffs clean? The guys also look at how the women’s standings are shaping up with Jennifer Jones idle on the day. 

Canada continues to struggle with the draw shot challenge, should it be used to break ties in the standings? Kevin shares how the players feel and Warren explains why there aren’t any tiebreaker games. Warren also investigates what’s going on with the rock handle sensors as officials have finally given up on using them due to multiple malfunctions. 

Canada and the U.S. clash in the women’s division, find out which team the guys think will win in their daily picks. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeaudaily on Sportsnet.ca. 

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

Audio Credit: CBC

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Provincial playdowns wrapped up this past week with eight more teams securing spots to the Tim Hortons Brier. Warren provides a rundown through how the field is shaping up so far. 

Russian athletes competing as ROC aren’t fooling anyone. Should the IOC get tougher on state-sanctioned doping? Kevin and Warren weigh in as it was an issue in curling four years ago and has popped up again in other sports in Beijing. 

What about alternating the hammer after every end? Our Mailbag segment answers what would happen and why it’s not the ideal solution. Finally, Kevin shares a funny tale in Storytime when his coach Jules Owchar wanted his big moment in Vancouver but was nowhere to be found. 

E.J. Harnden from Northern Ontario’s Team Jacobs is our guest this week (17:20) to talk about heading to his 13th Brier, how the playdowns were held safely during COVID-19 restrictions, how Canada is doing in Beijing and what they could be doing to improve their draw-to-the-button shootout scores. Harnden also discusses why he’s a Brier purist and prefers the old format without any wild card teams, the balancing act of ensuring top teams and provincial representatives compete for national titles, how to ensure younger curlers have a path to the top and why he believes Northern Ontario has its own spot. 

Harden also reflects on how he’s proud and grateful people credit his team for being at the forefront of change in curling by increasing the fitness aspect and seeing that continue to evolve. 

This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, 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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She’s back! Jennifer Jones and Team Canada have returned to top form with back-to-back wins. Kevin and Warren recap how her team was able to turn it around with wins over ROC and Great Britain. Meanwhile, Canada’s Brad Gushue is cruising along and the guys share an update on a solid victory over Italy. 

Why is Canada’s draw-to-the-button shootout is bad? Kevin explains what might be causing it and Warren chimes in on why it’s crucial towards the standings without any tiebreaker games. 

The guys reflect on their picks from the last episode and lay down their best bets for the draws ahead with Jones having the day off and Gushue set for a two-game day against China and ROC. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.

For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. 

This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Stoakley, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.

Audio Credit: CBC

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