The Season's Not Over!?!

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the final events of the '17-'18 season. They look at this week's Champions Cup, some of the unique rosters at the event, and what to expect from Calgary. They also talk about the Mixed Doubles World Championships, including the strong performance from the Canadians and the victories by some unexpected teams. They also chat about the Senior World Championships and the benefits of having everything in one location. They finish by breaking down the famed Gordie Perry Bonspiel, which is currently on-going in Ottawa. 

Late Season Momentum

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the past couple weeks in the world of curling. The talk about the men's world championship, the Players Championship, and the Swedish Olympic Committee's decision to withdraw funding from Team Edin. They also talk about analytics in curling and look forward to this week's mixed doubles world championship

Late Season Momentum

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the past couple weeks in the world of curling. The talk about the men's world championship, the Players Championship, and the Swedish Olympic Committee's decision to withdraw funding from Team Edin. They also talk about analytics in curling and look forward to this week's mixed doubles world championship.

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Five Nationals and a Worlds

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In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the big week in curling. They start by breaking down the Mixed Doubles Canadian Championship, then talk about the Canadian Seniors, University and College Champions, and the Wheelchair finals. They also talk about Jill Officer's performance on commentary, the future of both the CBC and TSN curling coverage, and Brad Gushue's lose to Bruce Mouat in Las Vegas.

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Men's World Curling Championship

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In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the 2018 Men’s World Championship in Las Vegas. They break down all 13 teams in the field, look at the favourites, and talk about whether any of the teams will fall prey to the ‘Vegas Flu.’

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Win One for Jilly

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In this episode of Game of Stones, Sean and Scott give their instant reaction to the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship. They talk about the outstanding Gold Medal Game, Canada's undefeated week, and Team Hasselborg's remarkable run. They also talk about the Bronze Medal game, the new world championship format, and how North Bay performed as a host city.

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Paralympic Curling Controversy & Women's Worlds Opening Weekend

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In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the burned rock controversy in the Canada-China Paralympic semi-final, whether the World Curling Federation was caught off-guard, and if the rule should be changed. They also talk about Canada's bronze medal victory and some of the highlights from the competition in South Korea. They also look at the first weekend of the women's world championship from North Bay, Ontario, correct some mistakes from the preview episode, and update their playoff picks. They briefly discuss the roster shakeups on the men's side.

Women's World Championship Preview

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2018 Women's World Curling Championship in North Bay, Ontario. The talk about all 13 teams in the field, each team's experience, and the teams to look out for during the week. They also break down North Bay as a host city, Jill Officer's final event, and make their predictions for the week.

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Go Go Gushue

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In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the 2018 Brier in Regina. They talk about what happened in the championship pool, the teams that qualified for the playoffs, and Brad Gushue's dominant performance. They also argue about which was the shot of the week, debate the merits of the new format, and wonder whether the sport is becoming too top-heavy.

Brier Midweek Breakdown

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what's being going on at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina. They look at the teams in contention, the biggest stories of the week, and how Regina has been as a host city. They also chat about the week's best story lines, the teams that won't be moving on to the championship round, and whether the new format has been a success. They also look ahead and talk about what to expect for the layoff

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2018 Brier Preview

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In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina, Saskatchewan. They talk about all 17 teams in contention, which of the two pools is stronger, and what to expect during the week. They also talk about the wild card game, if the new format benefits veteran skips, and why Regina a great host city. They finish the show by giving their picks for the playoffs and who they expect to be standing atop the podium at the end of the week.

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Shuster Wins Gold! What's Next for Curling Canada?

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the curling competition at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. They talk about the playoffs, John Shuster and Anna Hasselborg's Gold Medals,  and the game of the tournament. They also debate what the lack of medals for Canada means, whether changes need to be made to the qualification process, and how the Olympics have changed the sport.

Canada on Fire?

In this episode, Scott and Sean talk about the week that was in curling at the Olympic Games. They break down what went wrong for Team Homan, the games that got away, and the response the team has been getting on social media. They also talk about the women's playoffs and what they expect over the weekend. They follow that by looking at the men's field, previewing the playoffs, and double down on their medal predictions. They finish the show by talking about the Olympic coverage on both the CBC and NBC.

Mixed Doubles an Olympic Success?

In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by noted mixed doubles expert Nancy White to recap the mixed doubles tournament at the Olympics. They talk about Canada's gold medal, some of the tournament's surprising statistics, and how the new rules worked. They also compare mixed doubles to the four-person game, including talking about which mixed doubles rules should be universally adopted, and mixed double's future at the club level They end the show by briefly touching on the teams that have already announced that they are disbanding.

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Women's Olympic Curling Preview

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The Grahams are back, this time doing a deep dive into the women's field for the 2018 Olympic Games. They break down each team and discuss what it will take to emerge victorious in an extremely deep and wide open field. In doing so, the case is made for why Rachel Homan and Canada may not win gold. The two of them also offer their predictions for the week.

Previewing the Men's Field at the Olympics

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the men's curling tournament at the 2018 Olympic Games. They do a deep dive into each team, breaking down their schedules, expectations, and strengths. They go team by team based on the World Curling Federation's Order of Merit and then offer their predictions for who will be on the medal podium at the end of the week. The preview of the women's field will drop later in the week.

Mixed Doubles at the Olympics

In this episode, the Grahams talk about the mixed doubles competition at the 2018 Olympics. They talk about the rules and pace of mixed doubles, the addition of the power play, and the challenges of communication. They also break down the 8 teams in the field and give their picks for who will come away with medals.

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Scotties Tournament of Hearts Recap

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In this episodes, the Grahams break down the week that was at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They talk about all four playoff games (including that crazy semi-final), another Jones championship, and her legacy. They also break down what worked and what didn't in the new format, the week's attendance, and give their initial thoughts on the Brier field. In addition, they reveal the pod's Olympic schedule, which will start with the mixed doubles preview on Wednesday.