In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what they will remember from 2018 in the world of curling. They talk about the Olympics, team shuffles, and the shrinking middle class between the club and elite levels.
National Instant Reaction: Oouf
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week that was at the National in Conception Bay, NL. They talk about and underwhelming Sunday while breaking down both finals. They also recap their 10 Things to Look For and how each of them played out over the week.
10 Things to Look for at The National
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about 10 things they're looking forward to seeing this week at the National in Conception Bay, NL. They talk about how teams will respond after long weeks in Estevan and Omaha, the Conception Bay crowds, and which teams to look for come playoff time.
Canada Cup & World Cup Day 5: Timing Rule Controversy, Attendance Issues, & 5 Winners
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the finals at both the Canada Cup and World Cup. They do a deep dive into the timing controversy in the men's final in Estevan before breaking down each final.
Canada Cup & World Cup Day 4: The Finals Are Set
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about a busy Saturday in Omaha and Estevan. They talk about a big day for Kevin Koe, Rachel Homan's struggles, and a somewhat anti-climatic end to the World Cup round robin. They also get you set for all five finals coming up on Sunday.
Canada Cup & World Cup Day 3: Playoffs Take Shape as Hasselborg is Eliminated
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Friday's action from the Canada Cup and World Cup. They talk about the men's tie-breaker and women's playoff scenarios in Estevan as well as John Morris and Kalynn Park's elimination and two big wins for Tracy Fleury. They also talk about the very different results for the Olympic Champions, with John Shuster in control and Anna Hasselborg being eliminated.
Canada Cup & World Cup Day 2: Chelsea Carey Rebounds, John Epping Slips, and Canada Struggles in Omaha
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the day from Omaha and Estevan. They talk about tough losses for the Canadian teams at the World Cup, Chelsea Carey rebounding with a huge day, and John Epping dropping his two games. They also look ahead to Friday and talk about the big matchups and the potential tie-breaker possibilities.
Canada Cup and World Cup Day 1: Good Starts, Bad Starts, & TSN Changes its Format
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the first day of the Canada Cup and World Cup. They talk about bad starts for Chelsea Carey and Mike McEwan, a great start for Brad Jacobs, and teams struggling with the ice. They also talk about a big win for Tracy Fleury, a tough loss for Kalynn Park and John Morris, and a surprising start to the week for Anna Hasselborg.
World Cup Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the second leg of the Curling World Cup in Omaha. They break down the men's, women's, and mixed doubles fields and make their picks.
Canada Cup Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for this week's Canada Cup. The talk about each team and their strengths coming into the event and also make their picks for who will stand tall next Sunday.
Big Weekend for Scotland = Bad Weekend for Us
In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the European Championships, big wins for Bruce Mouat and Anna Hasselborg, and update the bet with Rocks Across the Pond. They also talk about the events in British Columbia this weekend and the big news that Marc Kennedy will be playing with Brad Jacobs in the Canada Cup.
Ryan Fry Takes Leave & European Championship
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Ryan Fry taking an indefinite leave from Team Jacobs, the whole situation in Red Deer, and Curling Canada. They also talk about the European Championships and update the status of their picks against Rocks Across the Pond.
Picking the European Championship (In Response to Rocks Across the Pond)
In this episode, Sean and Scott respond to the challenge laid out by our friends at the Rocks Across the Pond Podcast to make our picks for the European Championships. They also talk about the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships and the story coming out of Korean curling.
Tour Challenge Instant Reaction
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their instant reactions to the Tour Challenge this week in Thunder Bay. They talk about Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs winning, some of the strategy calls, and the players who struggled. They also look at the Tier 2 events and talk about Thunder Bay as a host city.
Why _________ Can Win the Tour Challenge
In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the field for this week's Tour Challenge from Thunder Bay. They go through the men's and women's Tier 1 fields and explain why each of them can win the event.
Masters Recap
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from the Masters. They talk about Anna Hasselborg and John Epping's big wins. They talk about the ice conditions in Truro, the crazy 8th end in the women's final, and Kevin Koe's struggles with draw weight. They also look at the strategy of being down 2 with the hammer in the 5 rock rule, the new CBC/Sportsnet lineup, and do a dive into the new curling commercials.
Ja-mie Mur-phy (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap)
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Jamie Murphy's opening win at the Masters. They also talk about the early action from Truro, what to expect over the weekend, and all the results from this past weekend.
Masters Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the next event in the Grand Slam of Curling, the Masters. They talk about the pools and make their picks. They also talk about what's going on with Team Shuster, how Jamie Murphy can make the playoffs, and which women's teams are on a roll. They also recap all the action from this past weekend on the World Curling Tour.
A Curling Thanksgiving
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the past weekend of curling, including another win for Team Einarson, Team Carruthers winning in Toronto, and a breakthrough for Kira Brunton. They also talk about Anna Hasselborg and Nik Edin getting wins in Europe. They finish by talking about what they are thankful for in the world of curling.
Is Curling Sustainable?
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the news from the world of curling. They talk about Elite 10 wins for Brad Gushue and Anna Hasselborg, other tour events from this weekend, and the news of Canada's mixed doubles team for the second leg of the Curling World Cup. They also break down the Curling Canada AGM, including its financial report, ratings, and whether the current model for elite curling is sustainable.