As the playoff picture becomes clearer at the Canadian Olympic trials, Kevin and Warren give their thoughts on how things are shaking down in Saskatoon. While over in Lillehammer at the European Championships, it is Scotland leading the way on both the men’s and women’s side while a usual contender has stumbled. 

Leading up the trials, Kevin chatted with a pair of top teams vying for the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics. Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols as well as Brad Jacobs and Marc Kennedy spoke about how they are preparing to be at peak performance when it came time to compete at the trials.

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

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As the Canadian Olympic Trials continue, Kevin updates everyone on his time in Omaha at the U.S. Olympic Trials, the guys answer a really interesting mailbag question, and Warren tells us how the name “Roar of the Rings” came about in our storytime segment.

Tabitha Peterson joins the podcast to talk about her big win at the U.S. Olympic Trials, what it means to her and her team to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, the eventful night that followed the win, scouting other teams going into the Olympics, having a Canadian as their coach, and what she is looking forward to most at the Olympics Games.

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

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The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials are underway and Kevin had the opportunity with Rachel Homan and Emma Mishew about their preparation leading up to the trials, how their friendship has grown over the years and they give their thoughts on the potential rule changes.

This podcast is produced by Kevin Martin and Amil Delic, mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Kevin Martin and Jim Jerome. Production support by Mike Rogerson.

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With the Olympic trials underway in the U.S. and just around the corner in Canada, Kevin and Warren discuss who has emerged as the top contenders south of the border plus a breakdown of Sports Interaction's odds for the favourites and underdogs to wear the Maple Leaf at the Beijing Winter Games. 

Our Hot Rocks Topic takes aim at the Canadian Olympic trials process and what more can be done to prepare teams to take on the rest of the world and the guys don’t pull any punches with their assessment of the current system! Stick around for Storytime as Kevin shares the hilarious tale of how Don Walchuk acquired ice for their drinks during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. 

Former world champion and five-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts winner Cathy Overton-Clapham is our guest this week to talk about transitioning to coaching, what it’s like working with Cory Christensen’s team, her thoughts on the new rules being tested at the world championships plus a bit of communication breakdown during her time as a super spare with Eve Muirhead’s team. 

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

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The guys discuss the Pacific-Asia Championship, the Canadian Mixed Championship and the Stu Sells Classic in Halifax. Plus, Kevin sits down with Tabitha Peterson and Becca Hamilton (12:00) to talk about the USA Olympic trials, the challenges in curling in both the mixed doubles event and the women’s event, and the potential rule changes.

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

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A thrilling week of curling has wrapped up at the Boost National and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts on the second Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event of the season. We also get you all caught up on Pacific-Asia curling championships and the Canadian mixed curling championship plus look ahead to the USA Curling Olympic trials and who the favourites are to win.

Our Hot Rocks Topic discusses Jennifer Jones’s team utilizing a five-player rotation and why such a concept should become more common in the future. We dig into the Mailbag to address how to get younger teams more involved in playdowns and our Storytime segment reflects on the 1980 Brier when players received two purple hearts.

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

Audio Credits: Sportsnet.

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The BOOST National Grand Slam event is underway in Chestermere, Alberta and the guys have all the details from the tournament. The guys then chat about world rankings, players to watch, and they explain how American curling fans view the game differently than Canadian fans. Plus, Jennifer Jones and Kaitlyn Lawes join the podcast (19:00) to talk about their preparation for the Olympic Trials, the depth of talent on their team, and the potential rule changes.

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

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The guys take a look at the pre-trials that were held this past weekend, Kevin chats about his experience in Eveleth, Minnesota where he covered the USA Mixed Doubles Olympic Trails and Warren provides an update on the World Wheelchair Curling Championship. Plus, they also preview the BOOST National, the second Grand Slam of Curling event of the season in Chestermere, Alberta, give their favourites going into the tournament and talk burnt rocks in their Hot Rock Topics segment. And stick around for storytime at the end of the podcast as Kevin spins some yarn.

Tanner Horgan joins the podcast (33:00) to talk about winning the pre-trials tournament in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, earning his team the final spot at the Olympic trials in Saskatoon. He also discusses his growth and maturity, how he joined the team, what should younger teams do to get ahead, the love of curling in his family (his sister is Tracy Fleury while his brother Jacob is on his team), how curling broadcasts helped him learn the game, the best way to build a university curling program, and how Canada should develop young curlers.

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic.

Audio Credits: Sportsnet.

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It’s another busy week in the curling world! Warren gets you all caught up on the Canadian Curling Pre-Trials with his favourites to win as the event heads into the home stretch plus Kevin shares the latest on the USA mixed doubles Olympic trials and Americas Challenge.

Bruce Mouat and Grant Hardie join the show (23:00) as Kevin caught up with the Scottish duo during the Masters. Bruce and Grant share their thoughts on playing in front of fans again, being named to the British Olympic team and heading to Beijing as the favourites, their off-ice preparation, adding extra rotation when they throw their stones, how to grow the mixed doubles game, and the three rules the World Curling Federation will be testing at the men’s and women’s worlds.

TICKET DETAILS for The Grand Slam of Curling – BOOST National

Full event and weekend passes plus single draw tickets are available to purchase online at boost.goigniter.com. Please note: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required in order to enter the Chestermere Recreation Centre for the Boost National. A negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted as an alternative. Masks are also mandatory inside the venue.

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

Audio Credits: Sportsnet.

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The Masters has come to a close and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts about the thrilling first event to the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season. The guys also look ahead to this week’s Americas Challenge, with Canada’s Team Bottcher taking on Mexico and Brazil for a spot in the men’s worlds, plus the U.S. mixed doubles Olympic trials. Speaking of the Olympics, stick around for Story Time at the end of the show as Warren tells the tale about how he helped get curling into the Winter Olympics.

Fresh off of a successful title defence at the Masters, Tracy Fleury joins the show (31:30) to talk about her team’s championship victory. Fleury also discusses how her team is gearing up for the Olympic Trials, training in Sudbury while her teammates live in Manitoba, plus her thoughts on the no-tick zone rule that was in effect at the Masters and more.

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

Audio Credits: Sportsnet.

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