In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Ryan and Jonathan from Rocks Across the Pond to pitch curling movie ideas to screenwriter Faisal Lutchmedial. Faisal reviews our ideas and gives us feedback on which one we should submit to the National Film Board.
Is Anything Possible? Reviewing An American Curling Story
In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the Curlingzone doc Anything is Possible: An American Curling Story. They talk about what they like, debate the intended audience, and go scene-by-scene as they break down the doc. We also get a special guest cameo from Matt Hamilton.
It was all Solved by Curling: Reviewing The Curlers (1955) & Gone Curling (1963) from the National Film Board
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down two mid-century curling films from the National Film Board. They gone scene-by-scene to talk about what was realistic, what wasn't, and the movies' nationalistic messaging.
Summer News Update: Canada Cup Postponed & Clubs Announce Plans
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the recent news in the world of curling. They talk about the postponement of the Canada Cup, how that will shape the season, and whether this will lead to changes for the Scotties and Brier. They also talk about local curling facilities announcing their plans for the season and the resulting financial implications for the sport.
Curling Pub Quiz
In this episode, Sean and Scott compete in curling trivia. Play along with us and let us know if you beat our scores.
Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on Tour Teams' Return to Play
In this episode, Sean and Scott on joined by Jill Officer and Kirk Muyres on the possibility of elite-level teams returning to competition this fall. First, Jill Officer talks about the challenges of setting schedules, team dynamics, and her role on the World Curling Federation's Athlete Comission. Then, Kirk Muyres discusses the financial ramifications of the Grand Slam's cancellations, how teams manage sponsor relationships, and balancing four-person teams and mixed doubles.
Curling & Pride
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.
Greatest Junior Championship Fields
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the greatest Canadian junior fields of the last 30 years. They also talk about the announcement that the 2021 Men's Worlds will be played in Ottawa.
Diversity in Curling Roundtable
This week's episode is a roundtable discussion on diversity in curling, featuring Auria Moore and Porsche Stephenson from USA Curling and Jason Chang, the men's skip of Team Hong Kong.
Most Underrated Players
In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss some of the most underrated curlers of all time. They also announce the launch of the Game of Stones t-shirt, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Food Bank Network.
What If? Looking Back at Turning Points in Curling
Sean and Scott discuss flashpoints in the game of curling, and what might have been had a rock over-curled or player shuffles not occurred.
Oh My! Listening to the Top 10 Curling Calls
In this episode, Scott ranks his top 10 curling calls of all time. Sean and Scott listen to the calls and break down what makes a great call.
Curling News Update & Ranking Top 5 Players in the World
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some recent curling news, including event cancellations, procedures for clubs, and the new World Curling Tour points system. They also give their rankings of the top 5 players in the world.
Have a Heart: A Look Back at the Corner Gas Curling Episode
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down 'Have a Heart,' Season 2 Episode 11 of Corner Gas. In the episode, the guys go scene by scene analyzing the story, talking about some of their favourite jokes, and the curling continuity.
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.
Talkin' Curling Terms
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about curling vocabulary. Sean provides some alternative definitions for some of the most commons terms before the guys break down their favourite/least favourite curling words and talk about the challenges of inconsistent vocabulary between teams.
Best Games to Watch on YouTube
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their recommendations for games available on YouTube. Sean ranks his top 5 while Scott goes through his list chronologically. They talk about what makes a game re-watchable and re-live some of the great moments from these games.
Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: League Convenors
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.
Ranking Curling Commercials & News Update
In this episode, Sean and Scott rank the commercials that are in frequent rotation during TSN's curling coverage. They talk about Clubroot, Arabica beans, Manitoba tourism, chairlifts, and what is going on with the trunk in the Scotties commercial. They also talk about some of this week's news about the world championships and qualifying for the 2022 Olympics.
#PodcasterChallenge: Revisiting Our First Episode
As part of Curling Geek's podcaster challenge, we are re-releasing our first episode, which is a preview of the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.