Interview

The Arena Club Experience with Palmetto Curling & the last big Events of the Season

In this episode, Sean flies solo as he goes around the world of curling as the season inches to its conclusion. He starts by discussing the Champions Cup (1:15) and EJ Harndon joining Team Gushue, including the residency implications (9:45). He then talks about the U18 Canadian championship (11:35) and looks ahead to the World Junior Curling Championship (17:08).

He's then joined by Brian Champion-Westcott of the Palmetto Curling Club (23:00). They chat about the impact of the Olympics on the club, recruiting members in the southern United States, and the challenges of being an arena curling club, including the struggle to set up the ice and inconsistent ice conditions. 

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Curling & Pride

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In this episode of the podcast, Sean and Scott revisit the 2019 gay nationals and discussion the connection between Pride & Curling. They talk to competitors  and organizers from the event about the significance of gay leagues across the country and the importance of inclusion in curling.

Curling & Pride
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Behind the Sounds: How Audio is Mixed in Curling Broadcasts

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Andrew Stoakley, the head audio mixer for the Grand Slam of Curling. They talk about what makes good audio on television, what goes into creating audio for curling, and the challenges associated with having players mic'd.

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Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: League Convenors

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In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Maegan Hough, a league convenor at the Ottawa Curling Club. Maegan talks about the challenges of being a convenor, setting game schedules, and enforcing league rules. They also discuss the role of volunteers at clubs, the best and worst parts of running a league, and recap their season.

Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: League Convenors
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Behind the Scenes at the Continental Cup

In this episode, Sean goes behind the scenes at the 2019 Continental Cup of Curling. He takes you to the poolside patch, the inside patch, the arena, and the media scrum area. You'll also hear from Bruce Mouat, Chris Plys, BJ Neufeld, and Eve Muirhead.

Behind the Scenes at the Continental Cup
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