In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Scott Chu, inventor of Fantasy Curling as it returns for next week's Grand Slam. They talk about the salary cap structure, the strategy for winning, and the role of analytics.
Curling News Roundup
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the news in the world of curling, including this weekend's winners, the Continental Cup lineups, and the changes to Curling Canada's Olympic qualifying process.
Spring (umm...Autumn?) Training!
With curling season fast approaching (or already here), Sean and Scott discuss how to approach the start of the new curling season. From equipment to stretching to socializing, find out what you need to do to start your season right.
Official Team of the Pod Pick
Last year you listened and waited with baited breath to see which team would emerge from a simulated Survivor season to become the Official Team of the Game of Stone podcast. This year we decided to do something a little different ... but still fun! Let us know who your team of the year will be!
Schedule Watch 2019-2020
After a brief hiatus, Sean and Scott are back to take a look into the scheduling of some of the top teams for the upcoming season. Who's chasing CTRS points and who is looking to earn the most money this year?
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.
Curling Comparisons
This week Sean and Scott take a look at the World Golf Rankings and try to find comparisons for the top 10 golfers from the curling world. If you think we made some mistakes, let us know who YOU would pick!
Hurry Hard! A Look Back at Men With Brooms
Sean and Scott sit down this week and spend some time with the classic 2002 film Men With Brooms. We break down the film scene by scene and finally answer the age-old question, is Men With Brooms a good movie?
Who's Got the Lede? Looking Ahead for New Curling Teams
In this episode, Sean and Scott put on their prognosticator hats as they look forward to what the headlines will be for some of the newly formed teams this season.
Oh My! A Tribute to Vic Rauter
Sean and Scott sit down this week to discuss what makes Vic Rauter so good and why the "Voice of Curling" has helped to bring people at home into the game.
Speed it Up! Ideas for Playing Quicker Club Games
Sean and Scott kick around a few ideas on how to play faster at curling clubs in order to maximize your curling time!
A Modern History of Curling with Brian Chick
In this episode, Sean talks to Brian Chick about his new book Written in Stone: A Modern History of Curling.
Ranking the Greatest Moments in American Curling History
In this episode, Sean and Scott celebrate the 4th of July by ranking the top 5 stories in the history of American curling.
Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championship
In this episode Sean and Scott head to the Ottawa Curling Club as it hosts the 2019 Canadian Gay Curling Championships. They talk to some of the players and organizers about the event, its significance to the LGBTQ community, and the challenges of running a competitive bonspiel concurrently with a recreational spiel.
Emergency Mini-Pod: Curling World Cup is Dead! Plus, Birthright?
Sean and Scott hop on for a quick instant reaction to the news of the end (?) of the World Cup of Curling. We also discuss the recent announcement by Curling Canada of the birthright rule for provincial representation. Give us a listen and a like/rating!
Men's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their list of the 10 best men's teams in the world at the end of the 2018-2019 curling season.
Women's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their rankings of the 10 best women's teams in the world following the 2018-19 curling season.
Curling World Cup Grand Finale: Season Over
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the grande finale of the Curling World Cup. They talk
about wins for Jennifer Jones and Kevin Koe, the Norwegian team emerging in mixed doubles, and the rest of the action from Beijing.
Curling World Cup Grand Finale...What Else Can We Say?
Sean and Scott are back to quickly preview the field for the Curling World Cup Grand Final in Beijing. Not much else to say, but we talk a bit about how each of the teams qualified, which pools are toughest, and one last ride for Team Ulsrud.
Champions Cup Recap: Death, Taxes, and Koe-Bottcher Finals
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week at the Champions Cup in Saskatoon. They talk about wins for Teams Bottcher and Tirinzoni before examining Canada's double-gold at the World Senior Championships and what went down in the mixed doubles.