In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about an outstanding win for Rachel Homan at the Champions Cup, Bruce Mouat bouncing back after the World Championship final, & all the other stories coming out of the Champions Cup, including a tough week Anna Hasselborg & a terrific run for Tracy Fleury. They also discuss the pros and cons of 'around the rings' coverage and look ahead to the Players Championship.
Men's Worlds Recap
In this episode, Sean and Scott look back on the men's world curling championship. They talk about Niklas Edin's 5th world championship, their final with Bruce Mouat and Team Scotland, and the outstanding 5th end of the gold medal game. They also talk about the Covid scare over the weekend, the teams that didn't qualify for the Olympics, and Team Canada's week.
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Skip's Rules: Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship Preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. They talk about Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue's win, the divide between mixed doubles specialists and players from 4-person teams, and the future of mixed doubles. They also talk about some of the communication issues we saw, the debate around the playoff format, the 'controversy' surrounding Olympic qualification and much more.
Brier Recap: Fourth Time's a Charm
In this episode, Sean and Scot break down the week that was in the Brier bubble. They talk about Brendan Bottcher finally breaking through, Kevin Koe's incredible shotmaking, and another step forward for Matt Dunstone. They also go through the field and talk about Wayne Middaugh's fun week, a great run for Mike Fournier, and tough weeks for Mike McEwen, James Grattan, Jason Gunnlaugson, and Brad Gushue. They also revisit their picks and look ahead to the mixed doubles.
Scotties Recap: Back to Back
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They break down the final, back to back wins for Kerri Einarson, and a couple curious strategy decisions. They also talk about the third consecutive finals loss for Rachel Homan, the struggle with ice conditions, and the biggest stories of the week.
Boy Meets Curl: Recapping The Simpsons Curling Episode
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down Season 21 Episode 13 of The Simpsons, where Homer and Marge win Olympic Gold. We talk about what was realistic in the show, what wasn't, and where this episode ranks among the curling TV/movies we've reviewed. We also end the show (1:11:37) with a brief update on the teams that have been announced for the Curling Canada bubble in the past week.
Scotties Championship Sunday: A Big-Time Breakthrough
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Sunday at the Scotties, including Kerri Einarson's breakthrough victory, Rachel Homan's second consecutive runner-up finish, and what's going on with Jennifer Jones. They also recap their picks and give an audio essay summarizing the week.
National Recap: A Blowout and All the Blanks
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the goings on at the National this week in Conception Bay. They talk about Anna Hasselborg's big win in the women's final, the low-scoring men's final, and debate ways to reduce blank ends. They also talk about all the other story-lines from the final Grand Slam of 2019.
Canada Cup Day 5: Make the Final
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the men's and women's finals of the Canada Cup. They also talk about Curling Canada's announcement that pay equity is coming to the national championships.
Recapping a Big Curling Weekend: Tour Challenge, Canadian Mixed, and Pacific Asia Curling Championship
In this episode Sean and Scott break down a HUGE weekend in the world of curling. They start by talking about the Tour Challenge Tier 1 and Tier 2 events in Pictou County, NS, then talk about the great field at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championships played out, and then chat about what happened at the Pacific Asia Curling Championship.
Masters Recap: Changing of the Guard?
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the action from this weekend's Masters in North Bay, ON. They talk about two first time winners in Matt Dunstone and Tracy Fleury, some impressive runs for other under-the-radar teams, and recap the first week of Fantasy Curling.
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.
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.
Weekend Recap: Players Championship and Sports Overload
Sean and Scott discuss the results of the Players' Championship, the glut of sports on teevee, specifically on the Sportsnet family of channels, and look ahead to the upcoming World Mixed Doubles. Plus, bonus content after the music!
Men's World Championship Instant Reaction: Scott Flies Solo
That's a wrap from Lethbridge! Sean has turned over the podcast reins to Scott for the week, so it's a quick wrap up of the week that was.
Women's Worlds Recap: Game of the Year
In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the Women's World Championship. They talk about the final, which may be the Game of the Year, including Alina Patz shot of the year candidate. They also talk about the rest of the field, South Korea's first ever world championship medal, and the overall success of the Asian teams. They also talk about Chelsea Carey's tough week and recap their picks.
Brier Final Instant Reaction: Skip's Deuce
In this episode, Sean flies solo with his instant reaction to the Brier final. He talks about Kevin Koe winning his 4th title, Brendan Bottcher's second consecutive runner-up finish, and another tough finish for Brad Jacobs. He also looks at the week's stats and gives a big shout-out to Team Yukon as the most fun team of the 2019 Brier.
Scotties Final Instant Reaction - What. Just. Happened!?!?
In this episode, Sean and Scott react to Alberta's big comeback against Ontario in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final. They talk about whether this was an Alberta win or an Ontario loss, how Alberta was able to claw their way back into the game, and what happened to Team Ontario. They also go through the field and look at for whom the 2019 Scotties was a success and who is disappointed.
Continental Cup Instant Reaction (From Vegas)
In this episode, Sean checks in from the Orleans Arena where the North American squad almost pulled off an epic comeback in the Continental Cup of Curling. They talk about all the action from this weekend as well as some of the other news from the world of curling.
Canadian Open Instant Reaction & Continental Cup
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from this week's Canadian Open. They talk about the women's and men's finals, the surprising playoff teams on the women's side and the not-so-surprising playoff teams on the men's side, and how this could shape the rest of the season. They also talk about this week's Continental Cup and the early provincial playdown champions.