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.
Simulating the Men's World Championship
In this episode, Sean and Scott run a complete simulation of the 2020 Men's World Championship. Using the team's statistics, Scott ran a series of calculations to create a formula to simulate each game. Scott describes the math behind and they talk about the results of the round robin and simulate the playoffs live on the show.
What Does Olympic Postponement Mean for Summer & Winter Athletes
In this episode, recorded before the official announcement of the Olympics being postponed to 2021, Sean and Scott talk about the challenges associated with changing the dates of Tokyo 2020. They talk about the financial issues for sponsors, television partners, and, most importantly, the athletes. They also look at the logistics of shifting the dates and how that might impact the winter games in Beijing in 2022.
#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.
Events Are Cancelled & Lineups Are Shuffled
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the World Curling Federation and Curling Canada cancelling events in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the teams that have made lineup changes and hear the news about John Morris joining Team Koe live during the show.
2020 Women's World Championship Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the 2020 Women's World Championship in Prince George. They talk about the 13 teams competing, which teams will threaten to win, and who they expect to stand tall at the end of the week. They also talk about the format and which games will be accessible on tv and online.
Brier Championship Sunday: 3x Champs
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about championship Sunday at the Brier. They talk about Saskatchewan's bronze medal, Alberta's third consecutive final loss, and Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols' incredible performances. They also break down the week that was in Kingston and talk about whether the 'best field ever' lived up to the hype.
Brier Day 8: Playoffs to Get in the Playoffs
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all Saturday's action from the Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about the tie-breakers, what went wrong from Team Canada, and Wild Card's time management. They also talk about Ontario's struggle in the afternoon, Northern Ontario's marathon day, and Alberta earning their spot in the final. They also look forward to tomorrow's games, including what to expect out of the Saskatchewan-Newfoundland semi-final. In addition, they hear from Kevin Koe, Mike McEwen, John Epping, John Morris, and Brad Jacobs.
Brier Day 7: Anybody's Game
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down a crazy Friday from the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier. They talk about the tie-breakers, Team Saskatchewan finishing second, and Alberta continuing to role. They also talk about Newfoundland's advantage in the 3v4 game and what to expect in Saturday's game. They also hear from Matt Dunstone and Brad Thiesen.