Kevin, Warren and Jim bring you an update on all of Friday's action at the Scotties in Calgary.  The boys make their picks for the finals...and Jim gets to gloat.  Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Scotties in Calgary just finished the round robin portion of the tournament and we review what has happened so far. The world juniors being held in Finland has also reached the end of the round robin, so we'll check in on how Canada is doing. There was also quite a bit of chatter this week at the Scotties about curlers dropping “F” bombs and Warren wrote a story about it on Facebook.  Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House today we have as our special guest Don Bartlett who is in Calgary this week at the Scotties as the coach of Team Homan (2:35). In What’s Happening Around the Curling World? We review what has happened at the Scotties so far. Last Friday it was announced that Team Canada lead Brianne Harris had been ruled ineligible to participate, we recap what we know and  don’t know about what happened The World Juniors Championship are also underway in Finland and we take a look at what has happened so far. Meanwhile, Scotland announced the teams that will be representing the nation at the men’s and women’s worlds and it was a surprise about who was named (27:28). On Hot Rocks Topics , we are going to look at a couple of emails from our listeners (45:53). And in What are You Hearing? Last week we talked about the use of hog-line sensors in rocks and wouldn't you know it, problems erupted at the Scotties with the rock sensors...Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House today is special guest Kerri Einarson! Kerri will be representing Team Canada at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary and is looking for her fifth consecutive title (3:16). In What’s Happening Around the Curling World? The guys review what happened at the men’s provincial championships in Alberta and in Manitoba. Plus, the National Championships were concluded in Scotland and Switzerland last weekend. Also, the Mixed Doubles Super Series wrapped up with the Players Championship. For the next generation, the Canadian U-18 Championship concluded in Ottawa and the World Juniors are underway in Finland (20:21).  The guys check out your emails on Hot Rocks Topics (40:26) and in What Are You Hearing? We're seeing some of today's prominent curlers are concerned with how curlers are sweeping.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Yesterday, Jennifer Jones announced that following this season she will retire from competitive women’s curling and will only continue to curl mixed doubles with her husband Brent Laing. After one of the most outstanding careers in women's curling history, which includes Olympic Gold, Scotties glory, 2 World Championships and 17 Grand Slam wins, Jennifer joins Kevin, Warren and Jim to talk about her decision to step away. Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In The House today we have as our special guest John Shuster who just won the USA Men’s Championship for the 10th time (2:26)! Next, In What’s Happening Around the Curling World? (25:59) The USA Nationals concluded this past weekend and we take a look at the results. The National Championships were also concluded in Japan and Sweden last weekend and we review what happened. The Brier playdowns were held this past weekend in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick and we tell who you the winners are. On Hot Rocks Topics (36:31), we are going to look at some email...Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House we have special guest Curling Canada CEO Nolan Thiessen (2:44)! Next up in What’s Happening Around the Curling World? The guys review the playoff results for the provincial and territorial Scotties and Brier, Kevin, Jim and Warren preview the U.S. Nationals that will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey this week, and we have a note from Curling Canada about the new U15 Rockfest that is starting in March (39:39). On Hot Rocks Topics, we dig back into the mailbag for your questions (50:17). And finally in What are You Hearing? We talked a lot about the three person team and this week in Ontario the Glenn Howard team played from start to finish with just three players……and won….people are starting to talk about it.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Today we have special guest Bruce Mouat In the House!  Kevin, Warren and Jim talk to Bruce about Team Mouat's journey to the top of the podium last weekend at the Co-op Canadian Open (3:15).  Next up, Warren  holds court on What's Happening Around the Curling World as the guys recap everything that went down in Red Deer, plus they unpack the Provincial and Territorial championships that were completed for spots at the Brier and Scotties (19:45).  In Hot Rock Topics: At the GSOC this past weekend, Scotland had three teams in the final eight and the average age of all 12 players was under 30. What does this mean for international curling and Canada's strength going forward (38:50)?  And finally, on What are You Hearing? A famous curling club in Scotland is possibly going to be closing its doors…Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We are down to the finals in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the fifth Grand Slam of Curling event of the season. We get the latest on Inside Curling from Kevin Martin who is on the ground in Red Deer for the Co-op Canadian Open and the guys reflect on how their picks have faired. Finally, playoffs have started this weekend at the provincial and territorial level for the Brier and Scotties and we've got you covered!Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The fifth Grand Slam of Curling event of the season is underway and Inside Curling has you covered! The Co-op Canadian Open started on Tuesday in Red Deer, Alberta.  Kevin Martin  is there on the ground and we will go through the latest on this edition of 'Inside the Slam.'Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House we have special guest Kevin Koe, fresh off his big win in Lloydminster (2:45)! In What’s Happening Around the Curling World: The $100,000 Astec Safety Challenge concluded on Sunday and we take a look at the final results. Plus, the fifth Grand Slam of the year, the Co-op Canadian Open, is getting underway in Red Deer (27:07). On Hot Rocks Topics we discuss a couple more of your emails (41:20) and in What are You Hearing: There was some chatter this week about the role of Curling Canada on our Facebook page. Should the focus be high performance, grass roots curling or can it be both? The guys discuss that and more.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

There is a special event taking place this week in Lloydminster, Alberta  - the Astec Safety Challenge.  Eight of the best teams in the world are participating, so we look in on what is happening so far in Lloydminster!Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Welcome back for another episode of Inside Curling! In the House we sit down for an interview with Brendan Bottcher. In our news roundup, we cover the Mixed Doubles Super Series event held in Halifax and review what happened an event in Perth, Scotland known as the Perth Masters. Up next is a big event this week in Lloydminster, Alberta for the men and next week another Grand Slam, the Co-op Canadian Open, will get underway in Red Deer on the 16th of January. The guys also review a release out of the WCF this week that it's increasing the size of its Athlete Commission. In What Are You Hearing? We talked last week about the interview Brad Gushue had with Ted Wyman and we had a Facebook post go out a few days later that really got some reaction…we talk about what people are saying…Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House we have  Renée Sonnenberg who is part of Curling Canada’s High Performance staff, and specializes in analytics. In What’s Happening Around the Curling World? This past week there was a Mixed Doubles Super Series event held in Oakville and in Lloydminster, Alberta,  a major men’s event will be getting underway that is known as the Astec Safety Challenge where the prize pool is $100,000 and some of the best teams in the world will be playing. We take a look at the current world rankings for women, men and mixed doubles in addition to the team rankings. We will also take a look at the current rankings by nation.  On Hot Rocks Topics, we get to listener emails and on What are You Hearing, Ted Wyman did a year end interview with Brad Gushue who had some interesting things to say...Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s time for our annual Holiday Special!  Kevin, Warren and Jim are joined by Rob Faulds and Ted Wyman for a round table review on this past year in curling (1:30). They discuss the big changes that took place with Curling Canada (3:45) as well as the emergence of Italy as the top of the heap in curling right now (6:00). They get into  potential improvements to Canada’s qualifying process and the fact that it is naturally leaning towards a 2 tier system (16:30).  Jim asks the group what we can expect from Jennifer Jones, as she never seems to slow down or lose passion for the sport (19:45). The discussion about blank ends is re-kindled again (23:00) and Rachel Homan’s great season is discussed (24:30). Joel Retornaz joins the guys to talk about his amazingly fast rise to success over the last couple of years, which sees his team currently ranked #1 in the world after winning the last 3 grand slams in a row (28:00). We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!!!Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the House we have special guest Rachel Homan, fresh off of yet another Grand Slam win, bringing her total up to an unprecedented 14 Slam wins (2:15).  On What’s Happening Around the Curling World? (24:26), the third Grand Slam of the season concluded in Saskatoon and we take a look at the event and the winners. The World Junior  B Championship men’s division just concluded and Canada was there trying to win a spot in the 2024 World Junior A Division and we will tell you what happened. On Hot Rocks Topics (32:31), we discuss a couple more emails and in What are You Hearing? (39:15), there was  a stir at the WFG Masters last weekend when Anna Hasselborg banged her broom on the ice in frustration……some people feel this conduct is not acceptable so we discuss.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The third Grand Slam of Curling of the season is down to the finals. Kevin is in “Toon Town” and we talk about the WFG Masters. We also see how the selections we made for the playoffs have worked out and make our picks for the finals. Also, Warren has made an interesting observation of what curlers might consider doing to help the lead sponsor get some more recognition.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Saskatoon is hosting a Grand Slam event this week and Kevin is on location, as always.  The guys discuss the results so far, and make predictions on what might happen next on this bonus update episode of Inside Curling.  We will be back again tomorrow with another update from the Slam.Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It's a slam week! The guys bring us a report from a major event held in Swift Current and we check in and see what happened in Speedy Creek (4:56). Warren also brings us updates from the Everest Canadian Curling Seniors Curling Championships concluded in Vernon, BC.,  an interesting event underway this week in Finland. Then, the World Junior B Championship which has Canada involved in both the women’s and men’s divisions as well as the fourth Grand Slam of the season is underway in Saskatoon, the World Financial Group Masters, a look at what’s happening in Saskatoon and we make some predictions. On 'Hot Rocks Topics' (21:28), we discuss a couple more emails. Finally, in 'What are You Hearing?' (34:38), chatter that last week the Glenn Howard team won a major event with just three players. Should curling be concerned about this becoming the norm or is it just another curling quirk?Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys welcome Marc Kennedy for a chat on 'In the House' this week (2:18).  On 'What's Happening Around the Curing World' (22:32), Warren and Kevin bring us updates from a major men's event in Penticton, BC, as well as the Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championship in Vernon, BC, the Karuizawa International in Japan, and the Mixed Doubles Super Series in Winnipeg.  Jim reads a couple of emails from listeners on 'Hot Rock Topics' (35:21) and finally, in 'What are You Hearing?', the guys discuss the chatter that's been going on about Team Botcher blanking a lot of ends and having success playing 'boring' curling.This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded by Christian Ryan and mixed and edited by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys have one of the top curlers in the world today, Matt Dunstone, In the House to talk about all things curling, including a deep discussion on the points system (2:29). In What's Happening Around the Curling World, the guys discuss the results of The European Championships in Aberdeen, Scotland this past weekend.  The Everest Canadian Curling Championships concluded at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club in Winnipeg last weekend, Warren updates us on those results.  Next, Curling Canada made some major announcements this last week about the sites for the 2025 Olympic Trials, Pre-Trials and Mixed Double Trials (27:56).  The guys dip in to the emails for a couple of Hot Rock Topics regarding the business of curling and what happened to curlers wearing numbers on their jerseys (43:16)? This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Welcome back to Inside Curling! In the House this week is Paivi Liitela, Manager of the Leaside Curling Club in Toronto. In "What’s Happening Around the Curling World?," an event held this weekend involved a few of the top teams so we take a look at the results of the Red Deer Classic. Next, the European Championships are underway in Aberdeen, Scotland and we check-in to see what is happening with that event. Warren made some comments last week about the provision of an FM signal to the crowd at Season of Champions events and the guys give an update on that situation and they also review who the top teams are in the world as of November 20th. In "Hot Rocks Topics," we tackle a couple of listener emails and in "What are You Hearing?" Kevin meets a Canadian at the world mixed doubles championship last year in Korea who lives there and we receive an interesting note fromRichard Bates.This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We're back for another edition of Inside Curling! In the House we have special guest Guy Hemmings. The legendary curler and personality from Quebec has found new success coaching in Korea (2:51). In What’s Happening Around the Curling World  (32:43), The  KIOTI Nationals were completed on Sunday and we look back at what happened on the final day.  Sadly, another elite curler from years gone by has passed away and we look back on his life in curling. The next big event on the calendar is the European Championship starting Saturday in Aberdeen, Scotland. We take a look at the field and what the event means.  Lastly, we've heard from the Canadian Stick Curling Association about the creation of some new events and in Hot Rocks Topics (45:34) we get to your emails! This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

Kevin gives an update from Pictou, Nova Scotia at the KIOTI Nationals (2:20) and Warren shares some of the chatter on the Facebook page today (11:35). Then, Warren gives an update on the finals from the Canadian Mixed Championship in Swift Current, Saskatchewan (21:45) and the guys talk about their past picks and make some predictions for the finals (24:45).This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The second Grand Slam of Curling event of the season is underway! The KIOTI National started on Tuesday at Pictou, Nova Scotia and Kevin is there on the ground to help us  cover what's happened so far (3:28). The boys then make their predictions for the weekend (16:45) and also discuss the Canadian Mixed Championship taking place in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This episode of Inside Curling kicks off with 'In the House’ featuring an interview with Alina Pätz (2:45). Afterwards, Kevin chats about his clinics that he has been running at different curling clubs in the US (22:17). Warren joins the fray to look the results of the Pan Continental Cup, the Stu Sells Classic in Halifax, the four-person championship in Swift Current and the Kioti National in Pictou, Nova Scotia (25:22). Next up, the boys make their predictions (42:05). In this week's 'Hot Rock Topics', they continue their conversation about some of the issues at the Pan Continental Cup, and Warren reads a letter on the subject from Graham Prouse, one of the VP’s of the WCF. To wrap up, the guys discuss an email they received about ’Sturling’, a lesser known curling offshoot that is growing in popularity, and it seems to be a match made in heaven for Jim (52:00).   This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin, Warren, and Jim are here with an emergency episode to talk about the shake up that is going on at the Pan Am in Kelowna.  Brad Gushue, among others, is not happy about what's gone down and they are being very public about it. Sharing change rooms, getting kicked out of the building, losing TV coverage...oh boy, this is an episode you don't want to miss.This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

This episode of Inside Curling starts off with an interview with Laura Walker, the newly appointed Athletes Representative to the Board at Curling Canada, about being a mother again, mixed doubles and much more (4:05)! Later on, the fellas take a look at what’s happening around the curling world (29:10) including the results from the Soo Curlers Fall Classic (29:50) and an update on the Pan Continental Cup going on in Kelowna (35:52). Next, the guys sift through this week's 'Hot Rock Topics' and field some questions in response to last week's talk on the lack of attendance at major curling events in Canada in recent years. (50:09). To wrap up, Jim weighs in about how the Grey Cup and Heritage Classic have added ‘fun stuff’ to their events, to keep the fan experience worth coming out for (55:04). This show is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen & Jim Jerome start with a couple of corrections to details from the last episode (4:10). Then, around the curling world as Kevin gives us an update on the results from the first Grand Slam of the Season (6:05). Warren and Kevin discuss how analytics are being used more and more to advance the game of curling…and try to explain it to Jim (21:25). Afterward, Kevin and Warren sit down to talk to Joel Retornaz from Italy, fresh off his victory at the Hearing Life Challenge (28:45). Later, What Are You Hearing? The guys discuss the ongoing battle of finding the balance between losing older fans from live events, who are ‘aging out’ and finding new ways to attract new, younger fans into attendance (48:36). To wrap up, Jim reads a funny email from a listener about Kevin Martin (58:50).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin brings us an update from the Hearing Life Challenge in Niagara Falls (4:10).  The guys discuss some of the updated rules at the tournament, including tie-breakers and draw to the button (7:20).  The guys review their predictions from last show (9:55) and make some picks for the finals (11:15).  Warren brings us some information from Tier 2 (12:40).  The World Mixed Curling Championships in Aberdeen Scotland are approaching their finals as well and Warren brings us the details (14:30).  Jim tells us the broadcast schedule on Sportsnet (17:00).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode of Inside Curling, hosts Kevin Martin and Warren Hansen welcome in Rachel Homan, a two-time Canadian Olympian with 13 Grand Slam victories (04:00)! She shares what it's been like balancing professional and family life, the recent changes within her rink, and why she wanted to try her hand in mixed doubles competition. Later on, the guys look at 'What’s Happening Around the Curling World' including the Players Open in Dundas, Ontario, the Mixed Doubles Super Series in Chilliwack, British Columbia, and World Mixed Curling across the pond in Aberdeen, Scotland (21:48). Afterwards, the boys make their picks (33:10) before sifting through this week's 'Hot Rock Topics' (37:37). Later on in 'What Are You Hearing?', Kevin explains the hard clean and Warren debunks a TV coverage conspiracy, before the guys chime in on the decline in attendance since 2010 (43:15). Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome and produced by Mike Rogerson. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Up first on this week's episode, Tyler Tardi joins the guys for ‘In The House.' Tyler talks about playing with Kevin Koe, bringing on a new team member, playing mixed doubles and some new rule changes at the Brier and the World Jr’s (4:00). In ‘What’s Happening Around the Curling World,' the guys discuss the international mixed doubles tournament in Sherwood Park this week (22:52), Montana’s taking over as the title sponsor of the Brier (28:05), and the WCF announcing new members to the organization as curling continues to expand worldwide (34:00).  In ‘What Are You Hearing?, Rylan Hartley is putting on an event in Dundas, Ontario called the Players Open.  The event features a great field and lots of entertainment, including an appearance by the band the Dirty Nil (49:20) and Warren sits down for a quick chat with the band's lead singer, Luke (58:00).  Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome and produced by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

In the first episode of the season, Kevin gives an update on a little gem down in North Carolina (3:15). In, What’s Happening Around the Curling World? The guys discuss the Points Bet (7:25) and also Niagara Falls coming up (15:00). Jim and Kevin get all giddy talking about the prospect of tailgating coming to curling (17:00) and Curling Canada is currently searching for a new CEO (18:30).  The guys then cover the announcement of some long awaited rule changes coming from Curling Canada (23:00). Hot rock topics includes talk about the new rules tried at the Points Bet (29:00) .In the house, the guys sit down with Reid Carruthers fresh off his second straight victory at the Points Bet.  They talk about the increasingly heavy schedule (35:00) How Brad Jacobs is fitting into the team (36:25) and his risky choice to blank the 9th end against Dunstone. In 'What Are You Hearing,' the guys discuss why networks are yet to stream all sheets at events (54:30).Inside Curling is Hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, Jim Jerome.  Engineered and Produced by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin, Warren and Jim are joined by the Sportsnet Curling Broadcast team of Joan McCusker, Mike Harris and Rob Faulds for the final episode of the season. They talk about some changes they saw this season and what they see coming in the near future (5:00), their biggest surprises and their favourite moments(11:00), Warren gives his favourite teams of the year (15:30), they discuss possible ways to modify how teams qualify for the Brier and Scotties (18:15), and wonder if teams be owned and managed by corporate entities? (22:15).The group discusses the new players' group that was established this season (30:10), the strength and conditioning level of modern curlers and how it’s going to affect the game (35:15), Joan talks about how sweeping differs between the men’s and women’s game (37:45) and they all weigh in on what they thought of the rule changes that were used this year, including the no-tick rule, 10 ends vs 8 etc (42:45).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys are joined by David Bastl of Sports Interaction to talk about their involvement in curling, what they have planned for next year (4:15), some of the different types of bets you can place, plans of expanding into other provinces, and how Sports Interaction comes up with their odds for curling events.Kevin then  interviews Reid Carruthers and Brad Jacobs (21:07) to discuss why Brad was a good fit for Team Caruthers, what new challenges Brad is looking forward to playing a new position, team goals for the next season, the growth of curling around the world, and they give their thoughts on the new rules that were tested this season.Mailbag: the guys answer a question from Murray from the Tampa Bay Curling Club regarding team names (38:50). In Hot Rock Topics, Warren shares an article regarding the trends and interests of Gen Z (45:00) and they discuss some ideas to adapt the game to be quicker and more fun (49:00). In What Are You Hearing, the guys get into the future of the Brier without Tim Hortons as a title sponsor (53:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We’ve got Patrick Prade, general manager at the Vancouver Curling Club, ‘In The House’ to discuss some of the things he’s doing to bring in new curlers (4:00), revenue breakdown that is helping to create a sustainable business, experimenting with Spring League, and the costs associated to being a member at a curling clubs.The guys answer an email from ‘Edward’ about Warren’s comments about Pan Continental Cup, Divisions and ‘earning your spot’ (20:50). What’s Happening Around the Curling World? A new $80,000 event in Sault Ste. Marie has been announced for next year, and will be played at the same time as the Pan Continental Cup (28:30) and British Curling has named their high-performance teams for next year (33:00).In Hot Rock Topics, the guys look at a new study talking about the measured fitness benefits of curling (38:00). What Are You Hearing? Warren talks about a new survey taken at USA Curling about what they think USA Curling should be focussed on (42:40), and Warren gives a quick history of how the loss of ’Schoolboy Curling’ has impacted curling in Canada (48:15).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys are joined by Bob Popil from the Thistle Curling Club in Edmonton (3:00) to talk about what makes the Thistle such a successful club, the overhead costs of running the club, what Curling Canada and Curling Alberta are doing to help curling clubs, balancing time in the facility between curling club membership vs corporate and group events as well as other possible revenue streams, and the importance of maintaining a good atmosphere at the club.On ‘What are You Hearing?’, the guys are joined by Jill Price, Director of Audiology & Client Experience at HearingLife Canada, to discuss the importance of getting your hearing checked (23:30), new hearing aid technology, the effects of hearing loss on mental health, why HearingLife was interested in getting involved with sponsoring curling in Canada and Jill tries to convince Jim to get his hearing checked.In the Mailbag, Jim gets an invite to go to Detroit (42:30) and they also get a letter about why the announcers never blame the skip for missed shots (45:30). In What’s Happening Around the Curling World, WCF announces that Pan Continental Tournament will be held in the Kelowna Curling Club next year (49:55) and the guys discuss the need for getting Jr’s involved in Mixed Doubles (57:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded by Steven Coyle, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys are joined by Pete Townshend (Goldline CEO) and Andrew Brett (VP of Goldline) to talk about how they got involved with Goldline (1:00), the international growth of curling, the head protection options that Goldline offers, they preview some new products coming out next year and they talk about how the Goldline crew got Kevin’s daughter across the border!They get into the mailbag Jim (27:00) and we learn how Jim got the name “Jungle Jim”. Warren gives a few examples of curling in Canada being slow to adopt new rules over the years, including banning smoking on the ice! (36:40)In What’s Happening Around the Curling World, the boys discuss the retirement of German curler Daniela Jentsch (42:10), talk about the recent European Div C Championships (43:40). In What Are You Hearing, the guys talk about the concept of not allowing stopwatches on the ice (53:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Old Bear joins the show in the season finale! John sits down with Kevin Martin for an hour-long conversation. As always, they kick things off with the Top 4 lightning round…which quickly dissolves into stories from Kevin’s career (3:10). John asks Kevin about playing with ’fiery thirds’ throughout his career (14:15), doing PR and building the Martin brand the old school way (17:50), and Kevin recalls getting chirped by the Sedins after going on a 5 game losing streak against Swedish legend, Peja Lindholm.In Dirty Laundry, Kevin talks about blowing his back out mid-game and having to be carried off the ice in Saskatoon (24:45), calling a fellow curler by the wrong name for a decade, his worst losses (27:35) and the lessons learned from them. They discuss some of Kevin’s battles with Curling Canada that ultimately led to a boycott (30:10), the lineup that many consider the Greatest Team of All Time (30:50), Kevin recalls talking to Ben Hebert about making some adjustments if he wanted to play on Team Martin (41:00) and John asks Kevin what legacy he wants to leave behind (48:40).We get some shocking results and even more amazing stories in Extremely Difficult Own Career Trivia (50:00) and learn about an alternate universe where Kevin is an NHL center, in the Extra End, as Kevin answers a question from Reid Caruthers.This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys are joined by Emma Miskew and Tracy Fleury fresh off their Champions Cup victory (4:50). They give their thoughts on the future of the ‘no tick’ rule, Tracy talks about her sweeping prowess, their practice schedule, Emma gets into how they decided to shuffle their lineup and what their training schedule looks like for the upcoming off-season.They then get into the Mailbag, What’s Happening Around the Curling World (31:02), a discussion about the final World Curling Federation rankings for the season in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles (35:00) and this leads the conversation about the residency rule (41:50).In Hot Rock Topics, the guys discuss a rule suggestion from the Facebook group (47:10), Jim gets a little fed up with all the changes constantly being proposed in curling (49:45) and In What Are You Hearing, Warren talks about legendary curler, Ron Northcott, who passed away this week (53:30).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Hebert and Marc Kennedy join the guys ‘In the House’ and talk about how they celebrated their victory at the Champions Cup (2:30), their impressive shooting percentage, the importance of winning the hammer, changes they’ve made to add some consistency to their team shooting, Warren asks Ben about shooting 100% in the final, how the no tick rule has changed the job of the lead, curlers attempting the Nick Edin ‘spinner’ shot on ‘the Sheet Show’, Kevin asks the guys about how they handle sponsorship deals and branding on social media, and how they manage to balance being on the road, with family time at home. Jim asks the boys ‘what has changed’ in curling (29:01) and who they see coming up the ranks to be the future of the sport.The guys answer an email from the Mailbag — suggestions for updating curling clubs usage (38:20). In ‘What’s Happening Around the Curling World’, Kevin gives an update from the KIOTI Champions Cup (42:30) and also discusses the increased family activities at the Championship (46:00)Warren reviews their picks from the finals (47:30), makes an announcement about USA Curling USA (48:50) in ‘Hot Rock Topics’ and in ‘What Are We Hearing’, the guys talk about a surprising personnel change on team Tirinzoni (55:00).Watch the entire piece on Nik Edin HEREThis podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin gives an update on the action at the Champions Cup as we head into the final weekend of the season (2:45) they discuss the ‘draw to the button’ (7:55) and then they make their picks for the weekend (14:20).Kevin sat down with Kevin Koe and Karrick Martin to talk about the new addition to the team (18:45), Karrick talks about learning to sweep with a new partner (20:45) and Kevin talks about what it’s like to have every guy on the team throwing so differently (21:50). They also get into the upcoming sweeping study, as well as the ice conditions at different events (25:00) and Karrick talks about some extreme carving techniques for different purposes.The guys react to the interview and also discuss another interview Kevin did with Nick Edin, for Sportsnet.Watch the feature entire piece on Nik Edin HEREThis podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the penultimate episode of the season, John talks about the Best in the West tournament in Saskatoon (0:00) then he welcomes in Reid Carruthers! They kick things off with the lightning round (3:25), Reid talks about his headwear fashion choices, his role in developing the Pro Slide, playing with Jeff Stoughton and what they did to bond as a team, and in the Dirty Laundry segment, John digs up a couple of stories from Japan and heights (19:10).The guys talk about the unique pressures of the 2017 World Mixed Doubles (24:45), the impact of a good sports psychologist, Colin Hodgson stepping away from curling and the legacy he leaves behind (31:40), and John praises Reid's coaching style. In the Extra End, Kerry Galusha has a spicy question for Reid (44:10).This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Fresh off their gold medal performance at the World Mixed Doubles Championships in Korea, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse join the guys (4:30) to talk about how they were able to pull off such a great performance (8:10), their philosophy behind the game, how they became a team and how their careers have always paralleled each other, the use of the power play in mixed doubles, how they intend to balance four-person curling with mixed doubles, and they give their thoughts on the mixed doubles schedule.The guys answer a question about how PVR affects the way people watch games and also offer a couple of ideas on shortening broadcasts (24:30). We get an update on the Mixed Doubles and the Sr’s World Championships on What’s Happening Around the Curling World (31:30), Kevin gives a preview of the Champions Cup (39:00) and the guys give their predictions for the  tournament (42:00).In Hot Rock Topics, Kevin and Warren bring up some ideas on how they can speed up the game in the future (45:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys check in for a quick update on the World Mixed Doubles and World Senior Championships in Korea. Kevin talks about an impressive showing from Estonia (6:20) and an update on Canada’s Jennifer Jones and Brett Laing (7:20). They discuss how to watch the mixed doubles games via Recast (8:30), Warren gives his take on the mixed doubles round robin (10:00), then they get into the World Senior Championship and the pub at the Senior’s rink (13:30), and they wrap things up with their predictions for the finals of the mixed doubles (15:20).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys are all over the place this week with Kevin in Korea and Jim in Ontario. The guys look at the way baseball implemented new rules to speed up the game in Hot Rock Topics and wonder if curling could do the same (6:15).Then they are joined by 4-time Brier champion and 14-time Grand Slam winner, Glenn Howard. Glenn talks about coaching Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing at the Mixed Doubles Championships in Korea (14:25), the on/off ice balance that he brings to training, how he’s able to continually get himself ‘up’ for competition after so many years, the difference between coaching 2-person and 4-person curling, how the team approached dealing with the time change, the quality of curling in the world today and Jim presents a flurry of issues for Glen to comment on. Plus, Glen gets excited about the Leafs (35:30)They guys answer a question from the mailbag about the complications with some of the streaming features for the mixed doubles (38:05), Kevin talks about the future of broadcasting (40:25) In What’s Happening Around the Curling World, Warren explains how locations are chosen to host events (42:15) and why mixed doubles and Sr’s are paired together (47:10), and they talk about the 'Best of the West’ next-gen event put on by Matt Dunstone (52:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kerry Galusha recently played her 150th career game at the Scotties. She joined John to talk about curling in the Northwest Territories, playing on natural ice, the travel challenges, beating Jennifer Jones in her prime, the different rule iterations of representatives from the north, as well as relegation pushing northern teams out of the Scotties and Brier. Kerry talks about stepping up her game and dedicating even more time to curling later in her career, and John breaks the news that the team WILL be staying together for another season (33:00).See how Kerry does with Extremely Difficult Own Career Trivia (34:17), In ‘Dirty Laundry’, John asks Kerry about binge-watching reality TV and which brother she likes better (19:35), and she answers a question from Matt Dunstone in ‘the Extra End’ (38:45).This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Isabella Wranå joins the guys fresh off her ‘dream come true’ win at the Princess Auto Players’ Championship (3:55). Kevin asks if the idea of being the Players Champion has sunk in, wonders what she is going to do with all the prize money, and Warren asks about their training schedule and what they are all up to besides curling while getting an update on her mixed doubles plans. Isabella discusses her father playing in the Seniors with Anna Hasselborg’s father, how they managed to stay confident in such a big game against such a tough opponent and what her first thoughts were after winning the biggest game of her life.In the Mailbag, they answer a couple of funny questions about the difference between playing at a championship vs playing on ‘wonky club ice’ (20:22) and another email from Possum Lodge, that proposes banning brooms completely (22:20). Kevin gives a wrap up on the Players’ Championship (24:30), Warren gives his take on the weekend and talks about some young players that stuck out to him (26:40). They review their picks…(29:20), Warren gives a rundown on the new rules announced by Curling Canada (31:05) and a preview of teams to watch at the upcoming mixed doubles and Sr’s championships coming up in Tokyo (38:45).Hot Rock Topics, the guys discuss when the curling season should end (43:30) and in “What Are You Hearing”, Warren and Kevin share their thoughts on Matt Baldwin, who passed away this week, a legend of curling (46:50).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

From Toronto, Kevin talks about the weekend at the Players’ Championship (2:00), Warren agrees with the playoff format, they review their picks from the past week (8:00) and make their picks for the finals this weekend.Earlier in the weekend, Kevin caught up with Kaitlyn Lawes and Jocelyn Peterman (13:40) to discuss the pregnancies on the team (14:00), adjustments they’ve made this season, the support of their sponsors, growing their families, and juggling mixed doubles on top of it all.Grand Slam Features Rachel Homan [sit down with Kevin Martin]This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Bruce Mouat joins the guys, fresh off of winning Gold at the Men’s World Championships (2:00).  He talks about how cool it was to see so many people showing support with Scottish flags at the tournament, the importance of the sweepers in the modern game, the effect of re-sanding the stones halfway through events, Kevin asks about throwing ‘spinners’ after seeing ‘The Greatest Shot of All Time’ by Nik Edin, Bruce gives some insight into their training plans over the ‘off-season’ and then offers his advice to a 13-year-old girl who emailed the show seeking some advice about how to proceed in curling.The guys get into the mailbag (22:30), Kevin gives us his wrap-up of the World Men’s Curling Championship (35:00) and Warren offers some statistics from the tournament (37:30). Then they have a chat about the Princess Auto Players’ Championship and the Pinty’s Cup (42:20), the guys discuss the different ‘amounts of curl’ that different tournaments ask for (50:25), and in the new segment ‘What Are You Hearing’, the guys discuss some news about a change in Jennifer Jones’ team and a change in a major mixed doubles team (53:45).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

A quick update before the weekend gets underway at the Men’s Final in Ottawa. Jim tells a story about his sleeping habits at the patch (1:30) and Kevin recaps the action that has happened at the Men's Worlds thus far, with a special shout-out to Türkiye’s performance (3:05). Jim asks Kevin if it’s better to lose in certain situations in order to end up playing a more favourable opponent in the playoffs (6:05), Warren looks at some statistics to see if the statement ‘if you shoot well, you win’ is holding true at the championships (7:15) and the guys wonder why Oskar Eriksson hasn’t been as automatic (9:30). Jim asks Kevin if teams adjust their strategy based on who they are playing against and how you’d try to beat Brad Gushue (10:15). The guys each choose their predictions for Gold, Silver, Bronze…guess where Jim has Gushue ranked this time (13:30).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

John starts off with his thoughts on all the team changes in the curling world (0:15). Then, he is joined by Matt Dunstone (3:55) to talk about what makes him cry (4:45), his famous 12-end game in the Manitoba final (6:00), being a young skip (15:45), why he thinks he can land a plane (18:50) and crushing A&W teen burgers (22:30).Matt talks about re-uniting with Colton Lott (23:45) and the mutual respect and communication amongst the team (25:00), how he stays in control of his body when playing in emotionally intense situations (27:07), he reveals his curling idols (28:00), discusses his relationship with his coach, Adam Kingsbury (29:20), and how he deals with the stress and emotions of losing such a big game at the Brier this year (32:05). They talk about the U30 ‘Best of the West’ tournament that Matt puts on and how he hopes it will help keep curlers evolve after they graduate from the junior ranks (35:00). In the Question of the Week, John asks Erin Pincott and Kyle Doering the worst thing about coming home after being away for a tournament, and makes a bad Eminem reference (45:10).This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin starts off with a general update on the Men’s World Championship in Ottawa (3:00) and some interesting things happening with the ice (5:30). Warren explains the playoff system being used at the Worlds (6:50). The guys make their predictions for the Final Six at the Worlds (9:00), and Warren updates us on the Canadian Juniors where the Alberta girls made history (10:15) and then discusses the new inductees into the Curling Canada Hall of Fame (12:55).After the break, Vice President of the WCF, Hugh Millikin joins the guys for ‘In the House’ (20:25). He tells the story of how he ended up a Canadian curler in Australia (20:50) the growth of curling worldwide (22:55). Kevin asks where and how they are going to handle the new events that are coming with this growth all over the world (24:45). Warren asks if there are plans to modify the tournament and playoff structures to accommodate the large amount of countries getting involved (30:00) and the future plans for mixed doubles (34:45). Hugh talks about the transition to streaming and the new ways of broadcasting the sport (40:15).Afterwards, the guys reflect on the interview and further discuss new ways to update and modernize the sport and fill the downtimes during games (44:05). They answer a question from the mailbag about scoring, percentages and timeout rules (46:30). All 3 guys weigh in on Canadian fans cheering when the opposing team makes a bad shot (52:00) and also discuss some retro curling fashion (55:30).

The guys talk to Silvana Tirinzoni and Alina Pätz from team Switzerland, fresh off their win at the Women’s World Championships (2:45). Jim asks about how their win was celebrated by their home country (3:30). They tell Jim that they never get sick of being around the game and they have plans to come directly over to watch the Mens Championship in Ottawa (4:15) and they talk about how they each got into curling (5:00). Kevin asks about the new Swiss team members and admits that he didn’t think it could possibly go this well (7:15). Warren asks about a specific play in the 8th end of the finals against Norway (11:10). They comment on the ice and stone conditions (12:05) and sanding the stones mid event (13:30). Jim asks about their practice routines and what they would suggest for young people getting in to curling (14:55). Jim wonders what they do to relax (18:40)  After the break, Kevin comments on the how amazing work ethic and knowledge of Silvana combined with Alina’s ‘ice cold veins’ are what lead to this incredible success (20:51). The guys answer an email from ‘Greg’, who has a question about the different types of sweeping, carving, knifing etc (24:45). Kevin talks about the strength that sweepers possess now, to the point of breaking brooms (29:30) and then gives us a recap of the Women’s Worlds (31:00).Finally, Warren updates all the curling action that’s been going on, starting with Jones and Gallant winning the Mixed Doubles (35:50), the Canadian Wheelchair Championships in Moose Jaw (39:40), and the Canadian Jr Championships that are underway in Quebec (40:35). Kevin gives a preview of the upcoming World Men’s Championships (43:00). The guys discuss the issues that arose with the broadcast of the Women’s Worlds and what could be done to improve that (48:00).

Kevin joins us from the Women’s Worlds in Sweden. The guys talk about the future of Team Scotland now that Eve Muirhead has retired (4:45), Kevin gives a special shoutout to Denmark for beating both Canada and Sweden in the round-robin (5:35) Warren shares his thoughts about how to change the qualifying round (6:30), and why Team Einarson is at a bit of a disadvantage due to the scheduling of the Scotties (8:30), Warren updates us on the scores from the mixed doubles qualifiers in Sudbury (12:05) and the guys give their picks for Gold, Silver and Bronze (15:15).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

John starts the show with a story about the worst of his many losses (0:10). Then he is joined by a true winner, Jill Officer and they jump right into the 'Top 4' lightning round (4:20) Jill talks about meeting Jennifer Jones at a Coke machine (10:10) and the crazy 1995 Juniors (11:42). Jill talks about why she and Jen were able to have such a lasting partnership (17:30) and what makes Jennifer the GOAT (18:45). She reflects on the legendary winning shot at the Scotties in 2005 (20:30), Jill and John discuss some horrible fashion choices (23:05) and also pork (23:50), and John asks about being on a legitimately dominant team (26:20).They discuss having to fire a teammate while in such a public position (28:00) and being perceived as the villains for a while (30:30) Jill talks about which of her achievements mean the most to her (32:35) and becoming the director of the athletes commission for the WCF (34:00). Jill ties the record score in Extremely Difficult Own Career Trivia (39:15), then answers John Shuster's question in the Extra End (42:25). For the Question of the Week, John asks Jungle Jim Jerome to share his favorite story from his wild days of running the Patch (47:00).This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin joins us from the Women’s World Championships in Sweden to discuss the interesting venue they are in (3:15, explains what ‘matching rocks’ means and how stones can differ. In the Mailbag segment, the guys respond to an email about the scheduling, and also the way ads are run during certain broadcasts (14:30 ), Warren reviews the results of the University Curling championships in Sudbury (19:15) and they preview the Canadian Mixed Doubles (23:45).Rylan Hartley returns to make a couple more announcements about additions to the tour schedule and some new events (36:20), how the new events will be broadcasted (45:40), creating new ’shoulder’ events in and around major events to help ease the costs of travel (46:35), adding social events, concerts and other community involvement with the new events (49:20).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys chat with two-time Brier champion E.J. Harnden, fresh of his win in London (2:00). They chat with E.J. about what makes Brad Gushue so special (8:00), playing against his brother in the final, attention to detail in Team Gushue practices, his thoughts on sanding stones mid-event, rise in quality and the parity that’s coming to curling all over the world, and E.J. gives his thoughts on shortening to 8 ends and playoff format at the Brier.Is 40 old in curling now? Warren doesn’t think so… (23:50) A question from the mailbag about people getting tired of being overexposed to the top teams? (25:45) The guys give their thoughts on the Brier, discuss the World Wheelchair championships in Richmond (35:10), Kerri Einarson heading to the Women’s World Championships (37:55) and Warren comments on the (slightly) better rules at the Women’s Worlds (40:10).The guys talk about their Brier picks (42:50), Jim talks about Warren’s parties in the patch (49:00) and tries to call on people to lobby for shortening curling games and events (49:45).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The boys provide the latest Brier update and take a look at how they got the final 4 (3:20). Warren shares his displeasure with the current playoff system (6:45), Kevin talks about the challenges with the ice due to the weather conditions in London (7:25) and the challenges of sanding the rocks mid event (8:15). Warren clarifies what people are incorrectly calling ‘sharpening the rocks’ (11:55) and then reviews the shooting percentages of the best teams. Kevin shoutouts  some of the up-and-coming young curlers who are putting up strong performances at the Brier (14:15) and then Jim asks what is more important for young curlers; strategy or performance? (15:15).Warren tells us how the guys have made out with their picks to this point (18:40) and the guys make their predictions for the Gold, Silver and Bronze (23:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

John opens the show with his thoughts on the ‘hogline handles’ (1:15) and then brings on the most decorated curler in the history of American Men’s Curling, John Shuster. As always, John Cullen throws his guest right into the deep end with the world-famous, rapid-fire’Top 4’ (3:55).They discuss  ..John’s early days of getting started in curlingHow he ‘threw together’ a team to win the Junior nationalsWinning Olympic bronze early in his men's career but realizing that he had bigger dreamsMaking the jump from lead to skipHis very vocal style of calling the gameGetting benched at the 2010 Olympics and how he dealt with the subsequent onslaught on social mediaHis favourite foodHe ranks his former teammate's style choicesThe benefits of bringing on a sports psychologist to get ready for the OlympicsThey discuss the reason Tyler George left after the Olympics (30:30), he explains the teeth marks on his gold medal and why USA curling has grown so much in the last decade (35:00). John number one tests the John number two in ‘Extremely Difficult Own Career Trivia’ (37:15). In the ‘Extra End’, John Shuster answers a question from Carly Howard (42:35)This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jim opens the show with a moose call (0:20). Kevin gives an update on the Brier results so far (2:40), and Warren gives some stats on the excellent shooting percentages of the top teams (4:10). The World Juniors finished up in Germany - Warren fills us in on the results, including some very big surprises (4:45) and they re-visit some issues with the current Canadian Junior system. The newest inductees to the Curling Hall of Fame were announced (8:10). The World Wheelchair Championships are taking place in Richmond, BC, and Kevin talks about the results so far (10:25). The guys talk about the changes surrounding team names, and where things may be headed (12:25) and they respond to an email in regards to ending games before all the ends have been played (18:00).Mike Harris joins the guys ‘In the House’ to talk about his many roles in curling (24:35). Kevin and Mike talk about the different players on his team (28:00), their results so far, and what is to come for them at the Brier (29:35). Warren asks Mike about the ice conditions at the Brier (31:30) and also what he thinks about the playoff system they are using (33:30). Mike ‘proud dad’s’ his daughter a bit and shares her recent successes in the U21 and her upcoming trips to nationals (35:15). They return to the conversation about the Junior results to get Mike’s thoughts on how the system may be improved (37:00). This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

What’s happening around the curling world? The guys discuss the Scotties, particularly team Einarson’s front end (3:30) and how the No Tick rule affected things. Warren talks about how the Scotties and Brier have changed since he played in the 1970s (12:05) and updates us on how their Scotties predictions worked out (13:00) The World Jr’s took place in Germany and you may be surprised by the results of Team Canada on both the Men’s and Women’s sides (14:10). They make their predictions for the Brier (27:30), Kevin tells us the time John Morris got hit by a car and played the Brier with a massive concussion (30:30) and the time he won the Brier with a broken hand from a bar fight!In Hot Rock Topics, the guys discuss the benefits and issues of the digital ‘hogline handles’ and what we should do moving forward (33:15). In the Mailbag, a listener brings up the lack of interactive activities for kids the Scotties (41:00).They then chat with 4-time Scotties champion, Kerri Einarson about her recent record-breaking 4-peat (46:30), raising the level of competition at the tournament (61:00), when she realized she could live out her curling dream (62:30) and what she and her team do to keep themselves in top physical and mental condition (63:30). Finally, Kerri calls out warren for doubting her!!!!(66:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The boys get together late on Friday night to talk about what’s been happening at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops. Warren tries to explain the incredibly complicated structure at the Scotties this year (3:15) and recaps how they’ve arrived at the final 4. They also talk about a couple of surprises who didn’t make the final 4 (9:15), Warren and Kevin offer some thoughts on how things could be simplified, while still keeping it fair for everyone and also more efficient for television and other broadcasting (12:35). The boys are excited to see Black putting up such an impressive tournament admit that they may be secretly rooting for her (15:00).The guys review the results of their predictions so far (17:15). A lot of people online have been saying that the attendance looked a little slim on tv, Warren compares the usual Scotties attendance vs this year and offers an explanation of the numbers (19:15) and he talks about why fewer people are travelling out of province to the events (22:30). Curling Day in Canada is Today!!! The Central celebration is being held in Banff, but curling clubs will be offering special events across the country (25:20). They offer their predictions for the finals (26:45)This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

John starts out this week by expressing his love for the measuring stick (0:30). Then Carly Howard joins him for a long chat, starting with the ‘Top 4’ lightning round (2:35), tells us what it’s like growing up in a famous curling family (7:33), her journey coming up through university curling in Canada (9:43), what it was like when she played mixed doubles with her dad (13:38) and in ‘Dirty Laundry’, Carly talks about the time she almost burnt down the house (18:00).They also discuss the importance of playing with people you like (21:50), how she gained her reputation as a Twitter legend (25:15) and why curlers should embrace social media (28:32). Carly ties the record in ‘Difficult Own Career Trivia’ (34:33). Carly answers Tyler Tardi’s ‘Extra End’ challenge from last show to describe him in 3 words (37:58). Finally, John and Carly write a commercial for Ugg boots…what? (42:18)This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys kick things off with a quick chat about the Scotties (3:00) and then discuss the lack of access to the tournament in the U.S. (9:30). They also talk about increasing the number of teams in the Scotties and Brier by looking at the top U25 team (19:30) and they dig inside the mailbag to answer a question about the residency rule and why it may still exist (24:35).The guys chat with Olympic gold medalist, multi-time World Champion & Scotties winner, Joan McCusker (29:00). She talks about Sandra Schmirler, coaching Team Scheidegger at the Scotties, the frost in Kamloops, which provinces are starting to step up, hogline violations and she talks about the role of a coach outside the game. Plus, Kevin tells us a story about the 1991 Brier in Hamilton (56:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Should Brier qualified players still play in the provincial championships? (6:05) Kevin gives an update on who’s going to represent their countries at the worlds (7:45). Warren gives an update on the U18 championship (9:45). The guys discuss the new scheduling structure at the Brier (11:30), and give their picks (14:00). In the listener mail segment, they discuss what can happen without time clocks (20:00). Later, the guys are joined by Reid Carruthers (23:30) to go over how he's balancing coaching, playing, and being a dad (24:15). They also discuss Reid's recent match against Matt Dunstone (30:30), and much more! 

Warren gives an update on the Provincial play downs (3:35) and the wild card situation (5:05). The guys discuss Curling Canada going outside of the country for a new high performance director (8:45). Kevin gives an update on some of the winners from around the world: USA, Scotland, Japan and Sweden. They talk about the ‘Strathcona Cup’: a longstanding head to head tradition between Canada and Scotland (10:40). Another update on more changes to the new ‘maternity leave’ rule, as they try to make it more inclusive (20:20). The rise of streaming in the curling world and some of the challenges broadcasters face as they make the transition away from old school television (24:30). ‘And the crowd goes mild!’ the guys respond to an email from Texas, inspired by the recent Skrlik victory and celebration, and the subsequent scorn from traditionalists (33:30)  

John begins the show with a PSA regarding skips yelling ‘hard for a piece’ for all to hear (1:00). Then he sits down with former World Jr Champion and Youth Olympic Champion, Tyler Tardi. They kick things off with the “Top 4” questions (3:34), what went into the decision to forgo his final year of juniors and move up to men’s league (7:55), leaving his brother to play with Team Koe (25:00), what it was like trying to fit in with an older and learning from Kevin Koe (26:15.) Tyler also shares his idea on what curling needs to reach a new audience (31:50) and sets an all-time low in the ‘very difficult own career trivia’ (36:30).Plus, the question of the week (42:00) asks curlers about action figures.This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys give an update on who has qualified for the Scotties (2:55) and the Brier (6:35), talk about the quality of the field (10:00), and answer an email about how decisions get made by Curling Canada (19:50).They are then joined by Mike McEwen joins to talk about winning the qualifier in Ontario, his current team and their season to date, playing in Ontario colours after representing Manitoba for so long, how they handle their social media, why change team members and the recent changes to the playoff format.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys talk to Mike and Dawn Mcewen about the pregnancy rule that’s been implemented by Curling Canada, Dawn comments on "a whole whack load’ of curlers who are pregnant in the first year of the new quad (3:15) and the inequality of the new rule (5:15), the extreme pressure to have children at the ‘right time' (6:50) and the risk of losing your position in the rankings to take time off for maternity leave (7:50)Casey Scheidegger joins the guys for the second half of the show to discuss the ramifications of the new rule for her team (14:55). Also, she shares a major personal announcement (15:30), the viability of having a 5-person team (23:45) and how Curling Canada has been making decisions without consulting players…her team found out about the new rule changes on Twitter! (25:45).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

John isn’t happy. Buckle up, folks! (00:01)Then he invites Anna Hasselborg onto the show for a very funny chat, starting as always, with the Big 4 Lightning Round (3:45), Anna talks about the Swedish funding system and how they work with their committees and sponsors to make a living in the sport (11:00) and they air out some ‘dirty laundry’ as we learn about the time Anna ‘made her way’ into an Oilers game … (27:00)To close things out, John posed a very interesting Question of the Week (48:55) to Kelly Middaugh, Lindsay Dubue, Jacques Gauthier and the hero of the moment, Kayla Skrlik.This podcast is produced by Mike Rogerson & John Cullen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys give an update on what took place at the provincial playdowns in Alberta this week (4:00) and the results from World University Games in Lake Placid (10:30). They then discuss the ‘interesting’ decision by a school board in Manitoba that says curling is a ‘high-risk activity’ (13:30), Curling Canada deciding to keep Brier and Scotties at 18 teams (19:00) and answer an email from a listener suggesting some ways to update things to make curling more accessible (23:00)The guys chat with J. D. Lind (33:15) who lead Team Fujisawa to a Grand Slam victory in Camrose, Alberta and he tells the guys how he got involved in coaching in Japan.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin forgot his laptop in Palm Springs, so he made his way over to Jim’s place to record the podcast. The guys give an update on the Grand Slam results (4:50), who has qualified for the Scotties and Brier (11:15), Kevin googles himself live on air (14:00), Warren gives an update on the World University Games in Lake Placid, NY (14:45), they chat 8 end games vs 10 end games (23:10), some of the oddest and outdated rules in curling (31:35) and how they choose the games that get broadcasted from an event (33:15).The guys then catch up with Canadian Open champion, Brendan Botcher, about finding their flow (36:40), the competitive nature of the team, playing with powerful sweepers, the development of youth players in Canada and he gives his thoughts on the new Players Association.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Update podcast! The guys give an update on what’s happened at the Canadian Open (5:30) and give their predictions for the finals (12:40). Would you believe it, Jim is winning so far! Plus, Kevin tells the story of how he ended up on the news for something other than curling this week (1:30).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or

John is back with episode three and he kicks things off with some updates from the curling world (00:30). He then is joined by John Epping (5:10) who is taken through the lightning round, talks about what kept him going on his long road to making the Brier (11:30), his coming out story and what it means to represent the LGBTQ2+ community in pro sports (15:30), talks about playing too often and they wrap it up with “Own Career Trivia”.John welcomes a new segment to the podcast inviting Warren Hansen to give us a history lesson on corn brooms (40:30).This podcast is produced by John Cullen and Mike Rogerson, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys discuss whether they’d prefer to play against great teams to push themselves to get better, or play easy teams and have a better chance at winning and building confidence (5:30), Kevin says a few things about the 4th grand slam event of the year and the triple knockout format (7:50) and they make their picks for the upcoming slam (11:00) and Warren tells the guys about a tour of Scottish players coming to Canada for the Strathcona Cup, a very different kind of tour (13:30) and a club in Saskatchewan introduces some new, fun ideas which have helped re-invigorate their youth involvement (27:50)The gents then chat with Heather Mair (31:45) about her studies into ways we can grow the game through maintaining community centres and reminding people that sports facilities are also social facilities and are very important to community well-being.Warren comments on the passing of former world champion Bruce Roberts.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys talk about the Team Carruthers shake-up (5:30), Colleen Jones being appointed to the Order of Canada (10:00) and they take an email from a wheelchair curling coach about the lack of access at many facilities (14:00) as well as an email from a young curler about eliminating blank ends (15:45).They then do a year-end wrap-up with Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun (23:30) — they chat about Reid Carruthers adding Brad Jacobs, his take on the new players association, the importance of creating communication between the players association and the large curling organizations, the mix up of teams we saw this season and the declining number of ‘in person’ fans and media at current events today vs ‘the good old days’.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin chats with Matt Dunstone and B.J. Neufeld about their consistency early on, what Colton Lott and Ryan Harnden bring to the team, how the team prepares spread across the country,  if their expectations have adjusted due to their early success, how much time they spent practicing the draw to the button and the importance of being able to match and read stones.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

John sits down for a Year in Review chat with Jocelyn Peterman! They talk about the difference in her and her husband's (Brett Gallant) coaching styles, what the attention is like being the ‘first couple of curling’, coping with a tough result at the Olympics and why this was the right time for Kaitlyn Lawes to take over skipping and how the decision got made (21:45)Then, several curlers call in and tell John their New Years' Resolutions in the ‘Question of the Week’.This podcast was produced and hosted by John Cullen and mixed by Mike Rogerson. Social support was provided by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Holidays! Kevin sits down with Yannick Schwaller and Benoît Schwarz (2:35) to talk about how their team was set up, what their coach is responsible for, what it’s like training while living spread across Switzerland and earning income outside of curling, and what drew them to curling.Then Kevin sits down with Korey Dropkin and Andrew Stopera to chat about the rise of curling in the U.S., battling it out with Team Shuster, juggling mixed doubles and four-person curling and they discuss some of the other top teams in US Curling.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys are joined by Rylan Hartley and Niklas Edin to talk about the formation of The Players Tour and why they felt it was needed (2:30). Edin explains what made him want to get involved and what he hopes to accomplish while Hartley explains why  this group is different than others that have existed in the past.They then get Into some of the other news around the curling world including Team Carruthers parting ways with Jason Gunnlaugson (31:17), how older clubs can’t afford upgrades (42:42) and they take some questions from the mailbag (46:08).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin sits down for an interview with Brad Gushue in North Bay to talk about the addition of E.J. Harnden (2:05) and what adjustments they've had to make, their schedule this season (5:00), his future plans outside of curling (8:30), his thoughts on when they should have the Olympic trials to give Canada the best chance to get on the podium (12:45) and he shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs (16:15)This podcast is produced by Amil Delic, recorded by Steven Coyle and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Luis Ramirez.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Welcome to Way Inside! Something different for folks who enjoy the other side of curling.For the debut episode, host John Cullen is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and 15-time Grand Slam winner, Marc Kennedy. John chats with Marc about playing 5th on team Gushue, he provides some insight into the breakup of Team Jacobs, discusses how he came to play with Brendan Bottcher, and plays along with John’s “Dirty Laundry” segment as well as “very difficult own career trivia”.To finish off the episode, John asked curlers his ‘Question of the Week’  — if you could have any figure on your jersey ie. Nik Edin’s Viking, what would it be?This podcast is produced by John Cullen & Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by John Cullen. Social support by Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys chat about the WFG Masters, the 3rd Slam of the year (2:55), and compare the results of their picks...spoiler: Jim didn’t do so well (13:40, Warren updates us on the Everest Canadian Senior championship, which included a historic 5th straight victory (14:15) and tells a bit about the history of the Brier (18:05).They also take an email from a competitive junior curler who shares a first-hand perspective on the recent changes to the junior curling ranks (27:25) and the gents discuss the fact that most of Canada’s best players are older, while the rest of the curling world is getting younger (31:00)The guys talk to Joel Retornaz after his team took home their first Grand Slam (35:57).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin gives us an update from the Masters in Oakville (1:00), the guys compare the success of their picks so far, offer up their picks for the semi-finals…they even let Jim play along (10:00), and they discuss the importance of developing curling in the more remote areas of Canada, like the territories etc.Then Kevin chats with Kevin Koe and Tyler Tardi (16:30) about the difference in ‘talkativeness’ between this team and his previous team, challenges with line calling having 2 lefties and 2 righties, why brooms are breaking, and the benefits and concerns of playing both mixed doubles and team at the Olympics.Watch the interview with Kevin Koe and Tyler Tardi on YouTubeThis podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic and Mike Rogerson, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys give up an update on the Nissan Classic (2:45) and the mixed double super series (5:00), predicting some winners at the Pinty’s Grand Slam - Masters from Oakville (15:50), Canada joins the World Junior B championship in Finland for the first time (20:30), and Kevin talks about the time he skipped 2 different teams (27:00).They then answer an email with some interesting ideas about new sponsors for the Brier (30:00), discuss getting younger people interested in curling and chat with Randy Olson about stick curling (36:30).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We have a new show in the Inside Curling podcast feed. It's called "Way Inside!" hosted by John Cullen. John is a comedian and a former lead turned lead commentator for Curling Live. This show won't be breaking down what's happening around the curling world, who is upset over the "no tick" rule and when show certain events happen. Way Inside! will talk to people around the game about their superstitious behaviour, pre-match meals, the best bars in Newfoundland and Labrador and why can't teams pick their stone colour.Join John Cullen and his guests every other week on the Inside Curling podcast feed for something a little different.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

The guys kick things off with a major announcement regarding the Brier (3:30), provide an update from the European Championships (6:30), Kevin and Jim talk about their experience at the Everest Canadian Curling Championship at West Edmonton Mall (10:15), chat about the upcoming Pinty’s Grand Slam event in Oakville (14:00) and Kevin explains why the mixed doubles rankings could change a lot before the Olympics (20:15).Rylan Hartley from Curling Live joins the guys (27:00) to discuss their plans to help the growth of curling in Canada and around the world with their live streaming (28:05), how they can help add some consistency to streaming events over the season (33:30), the challenges of placing commercials and product placement while streaming as opposed to traditional linear television broadcasts (36:20), they talk about the relationship between Curling Live, Sportsnet, and Sportsnet Now (39:45) and they discuss ways in which we can get more youth involved in the game (46:05).Plus, the guys welcome a new show to the feed!This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin and Silvana Tirinzoni discuss their love for the Blue Jays and discover they have the same favourite player (2:05). They also chat about her path to success (3:00), changes in the teams front end (4:00) and they discuss their thoughts on extra ends vs draw to the button (9:45).Kevin then sits down with Jennifer, Mackenzie and Carly from Team Jennifer Jones to talk about being trendsetters of the 5 person team, time on ice, and how they shuffle positions (16:30). They also chat about playing positions they’ve never played before (18:08), learn from arguably the greatest curler of all time (21:15), how they handle social media, Jen’s mom answering emails, and moving across Canada to find the opportunity to get to the highest levels of curling (29:00).This podcast is produced by Amil Delic, recorded by Steven Coyle, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Luis Ramirez.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys discuss if it is time for Team Bottcher to make changes (6:55), chat about the Mixed Doubles competition in Leduc (8:30) while Sweden hosts the European Championships (10:30), Curling Club Championships are playing in West Edmonton Mall for the first time in recent memory (15:00), make a correction regarding Poland joining WCF (19:30), they take a question about body parts touching the ice… (23:00) and Kevin further explains starting with the rock under your armpit to improve your angles and use of strength (26:00).They then chat with Jennifer Jones (32:45) about the Curling Club Championships that are being played at the West Edmonton Mall, her new team and why she joined Team Zacharias, how she prepares the team for big games, the Olympics, managing her schedule, the right amount of teams in the Brier and Scotties and the growth of curling around the world.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys give an update on the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic (3:00), discuss the Canadian Mixed Championship (4:30) and which events Curling Canada pays for, and why (9:00). They also get into the residency rule (19:00).The guys then chat with Dean Gemmell, interim CEO of USA Curling, (25:20) about building a stronger community, creating a new TV network partnership, almost building an Ice Sports Complex with Mark Messier, collecting dues and allocating funds, potentially finalizing cities for the US Nationals, the relationship with NBC Sports, expanding streaming options for US Curling, building new facilities and gives his thoughts on the residency rule.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin sits down with Joel Retornaz and Amos Mosaner to talk about their new lineup (2:00) and asks Amos what it’s like to bring Olympic Curling Gold back to Italy (3:30), the popularity of curling in Italy (5:45), the importance and impact of the Olympics (9:00) and training for big events (11:00).Kevin is then joined by Hammy McMillan Jr. and Bobby Lammie (16:00) to discuss Lammie's training regiment and new trainer (17:30), sweeping techniques (20:30) and setting team goals (26:15).This podcast is produced by Amil Delic, recorded by Steven Coyle, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

The guys recap the Pan Continental Championship (2:45), the NuFloors Penticton Classic (10:25) and the Swiss Cup (13:15), they chat about the newest member of the World Curling Federation (20:45), discuss the 2023 Scotties and Brier staying 18 teams (22:18) and they take a very interesting question about the in-arena experience (28:40).They are then joined by Kerri Einarson to talk about the season ahead, scheduling, playing at the Pan Continental Championship, a few early hiccups, being coached by Reid Carruthers, Scotties staying at 18 teams, the improvement she’s seen from Shannon Birchard and playing mixed doubles.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin interviews Reid Carruthers and Jason Gunnlaugson about finding success early with their new lineup (1:45), working out and training to get ready for the new season (2:15), setting up team goals (3:45), the timing of the trials (9:10), new ideas like ‘no extra ends’ (12:30) and teams wearing their regular jerseys (13:30). The guys then answer a listener email about what clubs can do to help out and provide more value for dues (18:55).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded by Steven Coyle, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin, Warren and Jim provide an update on some of the latest news from around the curling world (2:30) including the Pan Continental Championship (5:30), the downfall from USA Curling (11:00), no Olympics in Vancouver in 2030 (14:00) and they take your questions (20:00).Olympic gold medalist and curling analyst, Tyler George, joins the guys 927:30) to talk about the situation with USA Curling, how to grow the sport starting at the grassroots level, club fees, how to market the sport, the best way to sell the sport and he gives his thoughts on some of the rules.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys kick things off by discussing their picks from the HearingLife Tour Challenge (10:45), the results from the Mixed Curling Championship (13:30), the Pan Continental Championship (21:00), voting over issues surrounding dues at Grand National (27:00), wonder if skips try to listen in on each other's discussions on the ice and try to ‘steal signs’ (32:00) and Warren updates listeners on the 5.5hr USA Curling Meeting (23:00).The guys are then joined by Oskar Eriksson and Rasmus Wranå (35:50) from Team Edin after taking home the HearingLife Tour Challenge men’s title.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The boys talk about the event in Grand Prairie (1:00), wonder if the 2-tier system is a good thing. (8:30) and Kevin & Warren give their predictions for the rest of the event (15:00).Kevin then chats with Rachel Homan (16:45) about the upcoming season, her new team, changing roles, the advantage her team has up front and what it takes to create a strong brand in curling.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The newly elected president of the World Curling Federation, Beau Welling, joins the guys (26:00) to talk about his approach to the new role, challenges within the sports, how to attract a younger audience, strategy that they are putting into place to grow the sports and he gives us his thought on a World Cup of Curling tournament.Kevin, Warren and Jim also discuss the Grand Slam event in Grand Prairie this weekend (1:20) along with several other events around Canada including Swift Current and Stroud, Ontario (5:55), questions if it’s strategy or skill that gives elite teams the advantage (8:40), talk about the Jeff Plush situation with US Women’s Soccer League (10:40), Canada Curling officially adopts the No Tick rule for major events but wonder if is it necessary for recreational play (15:30), give their prediction fort he HearingLife Tour Challenge (22:00), and they discuss an email regarding membership fees and where exactly the money goes (52:00).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Brad Gushue joins the podcast to discuss his exciting final against Nik Edin at the Boost National, the right amount of teams at the Brier, the differences and similarities between Brett Gallant and E.J. Harnden, taking longer breaks between events, his conversation with Curling Canada on how they can grow the sport, and the rise of curling around the globe.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded by Christian Ryan, edited by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media for this episode was created by Luis Ramirez.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys dissect all the happenings at the first Grand Slam event of the season in North Bay, Warren makes a correction from last week's podcast and they discuss the recent investigation into systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League which was headed up by current USA Curling CEO, Jeff Plush.Warren and Kevin getting into how the competitiveness has ramped up on the world stage, discuss how many teams should be in a national championship and the guys take a question for Winnipeg.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin explains pool play, updates us on how some of the new-look teams are doing at the first Grand Slam event of the season in North Bay, Ontario, and the guys give us their takeaways from the event.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

With the curling season underway, Jim, Kevin and Warren are back with all the latest! They discuss the new World Curling Federation (WCF) President (4:30) and wonder how things could improve on the world stage, the PointsBet Invitational (10:20), explain why the Grand National was suspended (16:40), the Grand Slam of Curling is back in North Bay and WCF implements the no-tick rule (30:00).This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin Martin is joined by Matt Dunstone to talk about how he got his start in curling, the best way for newcomers to get involved in the sport, tournament formats, the residency rule, his new team and free agency, and if it would make sense to have a World Cup of Curling.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Bruce Mouat joins Kevin Martin to talk about playing two disciplines, how funding works for the athletes in Great Britain, prize money, schedule and fatigue, off-season training, tournament formats, and the tick rule.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic,  mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin Martin chatted with Jennifer Jones about finishing the season with her team, moving to a new team, the process in which she picked her new team, fatigue throughout the season, tournament formats and playoff systems, and potential rule changes.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin Martin catches up with Tabitha Peterson to discuss what she's been up to after the Winter Olympics, how she got started in curling, the growth of curling in the United States, the party atmosphere at clubs, her thoughts on the High-Performance Program, training at the Minnesota Vikings facility, the tiebreaker scenario at the Olympics, different playoff systems and tournament formats, how top American teams are formed, five-player teams, the importance of practice, and the new no-tick zone.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic,  mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional production & social support from Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Back in April, Kevin caught up with Olympic gold medalists Eve Muirhead while she was in Toronto for the Player’s Championship. They talk about her Olympic run, her HELLO Magazine cover, the busy season and dealing with injuries, her curling lineage and when she started to play the sport, playing in two disciplines, expanding rosters, possible rule changes and what the interest would be like for a World Cup of Curling.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic,  mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

It’s our last show of the season and our biggest one yet! Warren and Kevin kick things off by discussing the world juniors where Canada was relegated on the women’s side, and the guys explain what that means. We also look ahead to next season and how the event schedule is shaping up.Should curling clubs dial back their rules for league play? Warren explains in Hot Rock Topics why emulating the pro game doesn’t necessarily translate to the clubs.We empty out our inbox for our Mailbag segment answering your questions about moving the hog line, how to get kids and younger adults into curling, and why some curlers use a different brush or a corn broom while sliding.In Storytime, Kevin pays tribute to his dear friend Thomas Ulsrud, who passed away from cancer recently.We have not one but three guests for our season finale as we’re joined by Sportsnet’s Kristina Rutherford (31:48), Postmedia’s Ted Wyman (51:50) and Gregory Strong (1:10:30) of the Canadian Press. We meet the press to chat about what they believe were the biggest curling stories of the season, who were the best teams in the world, the future of mixed doubles, which player or team surprised them the most, and what lies ahead for curling in Canada plus what needs to change.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The final major curling tournament of the season is underway and the guys discuss the latest on the world juniors in Sweden and how Canada is performing. The WCF has renewed its agreement with Swiss sports marketing agent Infront and Warren explains what they've done for the sport.Here we go again as the residency rules debate returns for Hot Rock Topics with Team Gushue’s announcement that they’ve added Northern Ontario’s E.J. Harnden at second. Is it time for Canada to revise or outright get rid of residency rules to keep up with the rest of the world?This week’s Mailbag question asks: Why can’t networks provide hog-to-hog split times for every shot? Stick around for Storytime as Kevin takes us on a trip to Japan where he played mallet golf on a mountain.Our guest this week is Jock Tyre, the longtime manager of the Kelowna Curling Club. Jock talks about how his club has continued to grow, getting younger blood into the building, his thoughts on the residency rules and separating the pro level from the club circuit, reaching out to people who have never curled before, how COVID has impacted his club, and if triples could work at the national level. Jock also explains what’s on tap for the summer including a camp with Kevin.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The Grand Slam season has come to a close and Kevin has the lowdown on what proved to be quite an emotional week for many teams splitting up. Warren recaps the Canadian under-18 championships and the wheelchair mixed doubles worlds plus provides a look at the upcoming world juniors.Streaming for curling events has been on the rise in recent years and the guys discuss the current complications and how it’ll all unfold going forward in our Hot Rock Topics.How can clubs increase membership through Learn to Curl programs? One listener provides some suggestions in our Mailbag segment.Fresh from winning the KIOTI Tractor Champions Cup, Kerri Einarson joins the show (34:30) to talk about her latest Grand Slam title victory, capturing three straight Scotties Tournament of Hearts and earning bronze at the women’s worlds. Amid the flurry of team changes, Kerri also discusses her team’s decision to stick together.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The guys are back with plenty of news and notes! Warren provides an update on the U18s as well as the World Mixed Double Wheelchair event in Finland, and they also talk about what happens to top curlers after the age of 50.In the mailbag segment, the guys discuss why Canada is no longer THE 'superpower' in curling and if the parity is better for the sport.They are then joined by Scottish curler and the World Mixed Doubles winner (with Eve Muirhead), Bobby Lammie! Bobby tells the gents what Bruce Mouat like on and off the ice, getting a Scottish tan and his impressive golf game.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s a very special edition of the podcast as the guys share their thoughts on Canada’s run at the mixed doubles, Warren tries to sort through the playoff confusion at the senior world championships and Kevin praises the diverse range of non-traditional countries competing in the event.The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season concludes next week with the KIOTI Tractor Champions Cup in Olds, Alberta, and Kevin runs through the unique field featuring the top winners of the year in one last showdown with some familiar faces and a handful of newcomers.  Kevin caught up with skip Kevin Koe during the Princess Auto Players’ Championship in Toronto. Koe talks about growing up in Inuvik, how he started curling at age 12, his new team for next season with Tyler Tardi, Brad Thiessen and Karrick Martin, why he prefers the triple knockout format and more.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The curling community convenes in Geneva this week and Warren brings us up to speed on the mixed doubles worlds and senior worlds events. Team Tirinzoni’s Melanie Barbezat and Esther Neuenschwander are stepping back after the season and Kevin explains the impact they’ve had on the game as three-time reigning world champions. Kevin also gives a shoutout to Vegreville, Alberta, for hosting “Val Sweeting Day.”Should teams be allowed to shake hands to concede early? The guys discuss in Hot Rock Topics as things have gotten murkier with betting implications now a concern.Our Mailbag segment discusses the rules surrounding sweeping. Don’t forget if we answer your question, you will receive a free e-copy of Warren’s book, Sticks and Stones, documenting how curling became an Olympic sport. Stick until the end of the show as Kevin shares a funny tale in Storytime involving Donny B, jet lag and heated toilet seats.Matt Dunstone is our guest this week to talk about his new lineup in Manitoba with B.J. Neufeld, Colton Lott and Ryan Harnden, setting goals in his career, reflecting on the 2016 world juniors with a who's who of curling, planning out his team’s schedule for next season, getting the SGI Canada Best of the West tournament running and mixing things up with the doubles portion of the event. Matt also shares how he got the nickname “the Sherriff.”This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The Princess Auto Players’ Championship has wrapped up in Toronto and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts on Anna Hasselborg and Bruce Mouat’s big wins with Team Hasselborg becoming the first women's club to win all four majors. The world mixed doubles championship begins this weekend, Warren highlights the favourites and Kevin explains why it’s great to have a variety of countries playing in the event.Hot Rocks Topic: A junior mixed doubles tournament is taking place in Sweden and the guys wonder why there isn’t a world junior mixed doubles championship and what more can be done to grow the discipline.Our Mailbag is filling up with questions on what to do with the residency rules and the guys weigh in on why it needs to change. Sportsnet curling analyst and 1998 Olympic silver medallist Mike Harris is our guest this week to share his thoughts on the Princess Auto Players’ Championship, why Team Homan needed to make a lineup change, the advanced software system British Curling has set up to analyze their games for high-performance teams plus the distinct challenges facing Canadian teams with national coaching.Mike also shares his picks for the world mixed doubles championship, why he’s riding with Canada’s Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, what more Canada can do for mixed doubles and why Italy winning Olympic gold was great for the growth of the game.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Players’ Championship is well underway. Kevin provides the latest on what he’s seeing on the ground and talks about how they’ve renovated Maple Leaf Gardens, now the Mattamy Athletic Centre. They also wonder if fatigue might be setting in for some of the teams and give their picks for the weekend.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The best curlers in the world are in Toronto this week. Kevin gives us a recap of what went down in Vegas at the World Championships and provides us with a bit of a preview from the Players’ Championship (5:30). The guys then discuss if curling events are too long (22:30), what is the best format for determining who makes the playoffs in events (28:15), they answer your questions (32:00), and they wrap things up with a story from Kevin.While in Toronto, Kevin had the opportunity to sit down with Olympic gold medalist and World Champion, Oskar Eriksson, to discuss his incredible season, how the no tick rule played out in recent events, mixed doubles, and how Team Nik Edin’s business is structured.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

It’s a very special episode of Inside Curling as Olympic gold medallists Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner join the podcast to discuss running the table at the mixed doubles competition in Beijing, how crazy their lives have been since returning home, the increase in interest in curling in Italy, how they developed their craft and taking their curling careers step-by-step in the future. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

The world men’s curling championship is in full swing in Las Vegas and Kevin brings us up to speed on the latest live from the Orleans Arena. Kevin and Warren also discuss some of the surprises and explain the tricky ice conditions. The guys also review the latest curling team breakups including Team McEwen and why the Mike McEwen and Reid Carruthers dynamic didn’t work out. Our Hot Rocks Topic takes aim at the draw shot challenge as Canada continues to struggle once again despite it being such a critical part of the game when it comes to breaking ties. We also answer another question about curling statistics in our Mailbag segment and Warren tells us about the history of the men’s worlds in Story Time. Our guest this week is Jon Killoran, who is the CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games coalition that has hosted curling events in Las Vegas. Killoran shares with us how his group has managed to pull it off, the impact curling has had in Las Vegas, the growth of winter sports in general in a non-traditional market, and what other committees can do in order to host similar successful events. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hopp Schwiiz! Kevin and Warren share their takeaways from the women's worlds where Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni swept the field for gold and Canada's Kerri Einarson claimed bronze. Rachel Homan has added Tracy Fleury to her roster for next season and the guys discuss how they think it’ll work out. It’s high stakes in Las Vegas with the men’s worlds just around the corner and we’ve got the top picks to go all-in on. The World Curling Federation implemented the no-tick rule during the women’s worlds and Kevin and Warren weigh in on how it went down during our Hot Rocks Topic. This week’s Mailbag question asks: Should external factors like sweeping and line call affect how shots are judged by scorekeepers? Finally, Kevin tells a tale in Storytime about the unique way an ice-maker pebbled all the sheets at once in Scotland ... with a Scottish terrier by his side. Team Tirinzoni coach Pierre Charette joins the show to discuss his Swiss squad winning a third consecutive world championship, how they managed to bounce back from disappointment in Beijing, how he got involved in coaching, how his team practises for the draw-to-the-button shootout and what he thinks about the no-tick rule. Charette also explains what Team Tirinzoni has done to improve and separate themselves from the field plus how they’re able to balance curling with off-ice careers. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Eve Muirhead has done a ton of winning in her career and she just won Olympic gold in Beijing. She joins the guys to talk about the performance of her team, the road to gold, playing Team Sweden in one of the crazier games at the Olympics, what changed for her the last year to get her on this winning run, how she’s feeling physically, the state of curling in the UK, and her future in the sport.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded by Andrew Holland and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Kevin is on the ground in Prince George, B.C., for the world women’s curling championship and provides us with the latest as Scotland was forced to withdraw to due positive COVID-19 cases. The guys also clarify comments regarding their discussion about Brad Gushue and the residency rules from our last episode. Speaking of Scotland, we also elaborate on the issue with Team Mouat not being selected for the men’s worlds in Las Vegas. Winning gold medals or keeping curling clubs alive? The guys tackle the “elephant in the room” on Hot Rock Topics and where Canada’s priority should lie. We received a funny email from a listener regarding Brier Bear and Warren learns how the costume was actually cleaned. They guys also chat with 4-time Paralympic medalists Ina Forrest about her team's bronze medal performance in Beijing, the shot of the tournament, wheelchair curling at clubs, how she became interested in wheelchair curling, and the growth of the sport.Finally, Warren shares the story about “Morning Classes,” one of the greatest and longest-running traditions of the Brier.  This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by KevinMartin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

It's a special edition as the guys discuss the free-agent frenzy happening in the curling world. Brad Jacobs, Kevin Koe, Tracy Fleury and others all announced they'll be splitting up at the end of the season and Kevin Martin has the scoop on what the new lineups will look like for next season. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

An unbelievable Brier has come to a close and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts on Team Gushue winning the championship while playing short-handed. The guys place their picks for the women’s worlds with Canada's Kerri Einarson looking like a favourite to win, plus they also analyze Jennifer Jones’s team splitting up at the end of the season and what’s next for them. In our Hot Rocks Topic, Kevin and Warren weigh in on why teams should consider having an alternate on hand at all times. Team Mouat all release the rock the same, should Canadian teams be doing the same? Kevin takes a crack at that in this week’s Mailbag segment. Email us your questions to insidecurling@gmail.com and you could win a free e-copy of Warren’s book Sticks and Stones if we answer your question on the show.  Kevin takes us back in Storytime when teammate Dan Petryk tried (and failed) to beat jet lag. Team Gushue third Mark Nichols joins us during his final day of quarantine to discuss his Brier experience, falling ill with COVID-19 just before the playoffs, watching his team win short-handed, why they didn’t have an alternate player and what Curling Canada could do to ensure younger teams are provided opportunities to compete. Nichols also looks ahead to the men’s worlds with some familiar faces from the Beijing Winter Olympics in the field. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Playoffs! It’s the home stretch of the Brier and Kevin and Warren try to make some sense of the confusing playoff format. Warren also analyzes the stats and how things fell into a predictable order with the usual suspects on top during the week. Sportsnet staff writer Kristina Rutherford joins us live from Lethbridge with the latest from the Brier. Kristina shares her surprises and disappointments so far, her prediction to win it all, plus how curling, in general, can maintain a more lively crowd and atmosphere for future events. Kevin and Warren also revisit Kristina’s article examining Canadian curling’s messy quest to get back to No. 1 and what needs to be done now after returning from Beijing with one bronze medal. Check on Kristina’s article Rock and a Hard Place. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We’re knee-deep into the Tim Hortons Brier and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts on the first stretch featuring a hotly-anticipated matchup between Canada’s Brendan Bottcher and former teammate Darren Moulding, now with New Brunswick, plus a boisterous crowd on hand. The Paralympics are also underway and Warren brings us up to speed with Canada in good standing to start. Our Hot Rocks Topic takes aim at allowing teams to sweep their opponent’s rock behind the tee line and the guys are divided on what to do with the rule. Should the degree of difficulty of a shot be incorporated into the stats? Kevin and Warren answer that in our Mailbag segment and explain why it’s tricky to implement it at all events. The guys are joined by Olympic bronze medalist Brad Gushue to talk about his Beijing experience, the field at the Brier, when fatigue sets in, having a strong fanbase and what is the future of Team Gushue.In the spirit of Brier week, Warren takes us back to the 1993 tournament in Story Time when the late, great ice-maker Shorty Jenkins went rogue to "fix" the ice. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Tim Hortons Brier is just around the corner, Kevin and Warren provide their best bets to win it all plus a couple of intriguing long shots. For all the latest curling odds, check out Sports Interaction.Team Homan second Joanne Courtney is stepping back from competitive curling at the end of the season and the guys discuss her decision. Also, the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling announced its 2022-23 schedule, Warren runs through the dates and locations while Kevin explains how communities are selected to host events. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there has been a call for sporting organizations to withdraw events from the country and suspend Russian athletes from competitions. Our Hot Rocks Topic looks at the measures the World Curling Federation have taken and what more can be done. Could pre-positioned neutral stones be used in four-player team curling? The guys answer that question in our Mailbag segment as it’s something Warren has pondered and Kevin recalls a time in the mid-1990s when it was actually used in an event. No rest for the best, Kevin takes us back to 1992 in Storytime when his team went straight from the Winter Olympics to the Brier and almost reached the final while playing on fumes. Niklas Edin joins the show to talk about the relief of finally winning the elusive Olympic gold medal, what he’s been up to since returning home from Beijing, the future of his team, how his win will impact the growth of Swedish curling and the fairytale of progressing each step up the Olympic podium. Niklas is also preparing to represent Sweden at the world championship in Las Vegas and shares his thoughts on the no-tick rule that will be given a test run at the tournament. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We're back with our weekly show and the Brier field has been finalized with the three wild card teams selected including Brad Gushue’s Olympic team. Warren runs through the list and Kevin wonders if it would be better if there were younger teams in the mix instead of the same contenders. Also, the WCF has tweaked its proposed changes for the world championships and Warren explains what that’s all about.Our Hot Rocks Topic discusses a correspondence from Mike Hay of Scotland and how Great Britain reassembled its women’s team resulting in Olympic gold. Should Canada consider changing its rules restricting how teams are formed?In our Mailbag segment, Kevin and Warren answer a question regarding the difference in ice and why Canadian teams struggle with the conditions on the world stage. Plus, stick around for Story Time as Warren pays tribute to Larry Wood, a longtime curling journalist/historian and friend of the show who passed away earlier this month.Joining us this week for In The House is Andrew Paris, who founded the Black Rock Initiative and has partnered with Goldline Curling on the United We Curl project. Andrew shares his history with the sport, why he started the Black Rock Initiative and what he hopes to accomplish, his United We Curl brush “The Desmond” and what curling clubs can do to become more inclusive and welcoming for members of the BIPOC community.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The games in Beijing have come to a close and Kevin, Warren and Jim share their closing thoughts on the hottest topics. Canada’s women’s team was eliminated based on the draw shot challenge and the guys discuss if the tiebreaker process needs to be reassessed to make it fair with so much at stake. The guys also talk about the importance of starting with the hammer with Kevin suggesting maybe curling games should be split into halves like football to ensure one team can’t control the hammer through the whole match. With Canada earning just one medal taking bronze in the men’s tournament, Warren and Kevin discuss what can be done to ensure more success in the future. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

That’s a wrap on the action in Beijing as Kevin and Warren break down the women’s final with Great Britain defeating Japan for gold. Although there’s no MVP award, Kevin explains why Great Britain's third Vicky Wright would be his choice. Kevin discusses what the pressure is like on curling’s biggest stage and Warren reflects on how Japan played a significant role in bringing curling into Nagano in 1998. The guys share their closing thoughts and if Canada needs to make some radical changes to return to the top of the podium. Also, Kevin scores bragging rights over Warren for picking Great Britain over Japan. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Sportsnet’s Rob Faulds is our special guest co-host as Kevin and Warren recap a pair of medal games with Sweden’s Niklas Edin edging out Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat for men’s gold and Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg defeating Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni for women’s bronze. One of our listeners has sent us an email suggesting how to change the draw shot challenge and the guys respond with their thoughts to make it fair for both teams and identical across all tournaments. Only one game remains in Beijing and the guys are split with Kevin picking Great Britain and Warren picking Japan to win the women’s gold medal matchup. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We’re down to the medal games in Beijing and Kevin and Warren recap the men’s bronze match with Canada emerging victorious plus a pair of wild semifinals on the women’s side with Japan and Great Britain upsetting the favourites. With Bruce Mouat, Oskar Eriksson and Jennifer Dodds all guaranteed spots on the podium in the team event, Kevin believes there’s no reason Canadians shouldn’t be allowed to compete in both mixed doubles and four-player curling. Coolbet Canada country manager Kris Abbott joins the show to discuss how they got into the curling betting scene, who sets the odds, the increase in betting through the Beijing tournaments and where the future of betting in curling is heading. Kevin and Warren make their picks with both taking Great Britain over Sweden for men’s gold but are split on the women’s bronze between Sweden and Switzerland. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeaudaily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet's Rob Faulds fills in as our guest co-host as Kevin and Warren recap the latest with Jennifer Jones missing the playoffs leaving Brad Gushue as Canada's only hope at winning a medal in the men's bronze game. The guys also discuss what Curling Canada needs to do to improve its draw shot challenge issues for the future plus how doping is being handled with Kevin sharing what he went through during his time competing for Canada. They wrap things up by making their picks for the women's semifinals and are divided on the bronze medal men's game with Kevin liking the United States and Warren picking Canada. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Stoakley, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Canada’s Jennifer Jones scored a pivotal win over the United States but sustained an upset loss to China. Kevin and Warren discuss the results plus if it’s nerves or fatigue that’s setting in. The guys also go through the standings with Jones sitting in fourth place and above the logjam while Brad Gushue, who had the day off, managed to qualify for a men’s playoff spot based on other results. Rachel Homan posted a candid message on social media opening up after missing the medal round in mixed doubles. Kevin and Warren reflect on the pressure of playing for Team Canada with expectations high for those who wear the Maple Leaf. Gushue vs. Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat is the marquee matchup in the men’s round-robin finale plus Jones wraps things up against Denmark’s Madeleine Dupont on the women’s side. Find out who the guys are going with for their daily picks. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We’re entering the final stretch of round-robin play in the men’s and women’s tournaments and Kevin and Warren recap the latest with Canada’s Brad Gushue sneaking out a win over China but falling to ROC in an upset. Can Gushue get into the playoffs clean? The guys also look at how the women’s standings are shaping up with Jennifer Jones idle on the day. Canada continues to struggle with the draw shot challenge, should it be used to break ties in the standings? Kevin shares how the players feel and Warren explains why there aren’t any tiebreaker games. Warren also investigates what’s going on with the rock handle sensors as officials have finally given up on using them due to multiple malfunctions. Canada and the U.S. clash in the women’s division, find out which team the guys think will win in their daily picks. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeaudaily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Provincial playdowns wrapped up this past week with eight more teams securing spots to the Tim Hortons Brier. Warren provides a rundown through how the field is shaping up so far. Russian athletes competing as ROC aren’t fooling anyone. Should the IOC get tougher on state-sanctioned doping? Kevin and Warren weigh in as it was an issue in curling four years ago and has popped up again in other sports in Beijing. What about alternating the hammer after every end? Our Mailbag segment answers what would happen and why it’s not the ideal solution. Finally, Kevin shares a funny tale in Storytime when his coach Jules Owchar wanted his big moment in Vancouver but was nowhere to be found. E.J. Harnden from Northern Ontario’s Team Jacobs is our guest this week (17:20) to talk about heading to his 13th Brier, how the playdowns were held safely during COVID-19 restrictions, how Canada is doing in Beijing and what they could be doing to improve their draw-to-the-button shootout scores. Harnden also discusses why he’s a Brier purist and prefers the old format without any wild card teams, the balancing act of ensuring top teams and provincial representatives compete for national titles, how to ensure younger curlers have a path to the top and why he believes Northern Ontario has its own spot. Harden also reflects on how he’s proud and grateful people credit his team for being at the forefront of change in curling by increasing the fitness aspect and seeing that continue to evolve. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

She’s back! Jennifer Jones and Team Canada have returned to top form with back-to-back wins. Kevin and Warren recap how her team was able to turn it around with wins over ROC and Great Britain. Meanwhile, Canada’s Brad Gushue is cruising along and the guys share an update on a solid victory over Italy. Why is Canada’s draw-to-the-button shootout is bad? Kevin explains what might be causing it and Warren chimes in on why it’s crucial towards the standings without any tiebreaker games. The guys reflect on their picks from the last episode and lay down their best bets for the draws ahead with Jones having the day off and Gushue set for a two-game day against China and ROC. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Stoakley, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We’re at the halfway point of the men’s and women’s curling tournaments in Beijing, Kevin and Warren discuss the latest results with Brad Gushue back in the win column but not quite in the clear while Jennifer Jones continues to trend in the opposite direction. The guys also look ahead to the back half of the schedule with some tough games still ahead for both Canadian teams. The stones in Beijing are getting sandpapered and Kevin explains how that makes them fresh again but also a challenge for the curlers. Also, the lights on the rock handles remain a problem and Warren believes he has the solution. Jones or ROC’s Alina Kovaleva? Gushue or Italy’s Joel Retornaz? Kevin and Warren place their picks for the games ahead. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeaudaily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We’ve given Warren the day off and Emma Miskew joins the show to discuss skipping at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with Rachel Homan away, the impact on the sport of Italy winning mixed doubles gold, and the difference between playing in the Scotties versus the games. Kevin and Emma also recap the latest action with Canada losing to Sweden in both men’s and women’s tournaments plus an update on the standings. They also address the numerous technical timeouts that have occurred with the rock handle lights not coming on and why it’s a good thing they’re using different stones from the mixed doubles tournament. Emma also explains how teams match their rocks during an event. Emma and Kevin wrap things up with their picks for the next three draws. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Canada has hit its first stumbling block in women’s and men’s curling in Beijing with Jennifer Jones losing to Japan and Brad Gushue falling to Switzerland. Kevin and Warren recap the day’s action and what went wrong for the Canadian teams. It’s a small sample size but some teams have jumped out of the gate and Warren runs through the standings highlighting which teams to watch out for. Switzerland’s Peter de Cruz skips but at the second position with Benoit Schwarz throwing fourth stones. Kevin and Warren explain why some teams opt for this unorthodox setup. The guys answer a question from a listener about John Morris’ demeanour and how it affects the dynamic between him and Rachel Homan. Kevin also reflects on his time playing with Johnny Mo. Finally, Kevin and Warren put in their pick for Saturday’s games with both Canadian teams taking on Swedish squads. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Canada’s Brad Gushue and Jennifer Jones are now both out of the gate in Beijing and looking sharp as Kevin and Warren bring you up to speed on all the action with Gushue improving to 2-0 and Jones off to a 1-0 start. The guys also reflect on Ben Hebert’s comments from Wednesday’s episode, and they explain the differences in pressure between playing in this tournament versus the Brier.Kevin answers a question from a listener about why Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson sometimes leans but doesn’t sweep a stone as we saw during mixed doubles play and adds how he teaches junior curlers sweeping techniques at his academy. Warren and Kevin wrap things up throwing down their picks for Draws 3 and 4 for the men’s division plus Draw 3  on the women’s side. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily during the games on Sportsnet.ca. This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

It’s time for the men’s and women’s tournaments in Beijing and with Kevin getting the day off, we’ve got special guest Ben Hebert, gold medallist from 2010, to fill in for his former skip.Ben discusses what it was like playing for the bigger Team Canada, curling outdoors at Mosaic Stadium, why Canada’s mixed doubles team lost on the ice and not in their preparation, when the best time to hold the trials is, and whether or not curlers should play in both mixed doubles and four-player team curling at the games.We also get Ben’s predictions for the podium in the men’s and women’s tournament, plus his and Warren’s picks for the second men’s draw and the first couple of women’s draws.  For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.For more curling news and notes, check out Eight Ends with Jonathan Brazeau daily on Sportsnet.ca.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The hardware has been handed out and the guys recap the mixed doubles medal games in Beijing. With Italy going undefeated en route to gold, Warren reflects on the history of Italian curling. Did Canada lose or did other teams win? There has been a lot of criticism online after Canada missed the playoffs and Kevin and Warren explain why Rachel Homan and John Morris weren’t given a fair enough chance to succeed with so little prep time.The games continue with the men’s and women’s tournaments and Kevin and Warren share their picks for the final four and winners for the men’s opening draw. For all the latest curling odds, check out CoolbetThis podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Warren wraps up the week that was at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay with Kerri Einarson’s team the class of the field capturing a third straight Canadian women’s championship. Kevin gives a quick update on the mixed doubles in Beijing and why an Italy-Norway final is a big deal for the growth of the game. Quiet, please! Our Hot Rock Topics take aim at fan etiquette in the sport when it comes to cheering for particular teams rather than good shots by all. Should event officials enforce rules like golf or tennis? Could a proper mixed doubles tour work in Canada? Kevin and Warren discuss what it would take to make it happen in our Mailbag segment. Olympic gold medallist and three-time Scotties champion Joan McCusker joins the show to talk about all things women’s curling. Joan shares what goes through an athlete’s mind after a heartbreaking loss, which teams she was intrigued by at the Scotties and why Andrea Crawford’s phone could be ringing off the hook as we enter in a new Olympic quadrennial. She also shares her thoughts on how Canada should proceed moving forward with the format for its national championships, if players should be dedicated to mixed doubles full-time or compete in both disciplines, and how Einarson’s team should prepare for the world women’s championship. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Canada missed out on the medal round in mixed doubles and the guys analyze what went wrong for Rachel Homan and John Morris and what went right for Italy with Stefania Constantini shooting the lights out all week. Warren and Kevin also critique if Canada’s team was set up for the best chance of success given the tight time for selection. Kevin explains what happens with blank ends in mixed doubles, Warren explains why Canada didn't let its athletes compete in both mixed doubles and team curling in Beijing, and the guys make their final picks for the podium.  For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

An unreal tournament in Beijing just got crazier with Australia upsetting Canada in a wild extra-end affair and now Rachel Homan and John Morris must win against undefeated Italy, who maintained the momentum with a strong victory over medal contender Sweden. Kevin and Warren recap all the action, Warren notes some key stats, and the guys reflect on what went wrong with their predictions. Kevin explains how the power play has been used offensively and defensively while Warren chimes in on where the pre-positioned stones can be placed and why it can change depending on the ice conditions. We wrap up with our picks for the final round-robin draw with Kevin and Warren split on who will win between Italy and Canada.  For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Amil Delic and Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Nicholas Andrade and Griffin PorterAudio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We’re starting to see some separation in the mixed doubles field in Beijing and Kevin and Warren go over the latest results with Italy improving to 6-0 to stay on top and Canada coming out strong to beat the U.S. in a pivotal matchup. Warren brings us up to speed on some more interesting stats and the standings with Kevin sharing his insight as to what’s a safe record to aim for playoffs. The guys discuss a few unique aspects of mixed doubles such as the pre-positions stones can be placed (21:00) why the female players generally throw the first and last stones with the male player throwing the middle three (24:00) and how critical it is to get the freeze on the first shot of the game.Kevin and Warren share their picks for Draws 10, 11 and 12 (26:30) and Jim closes things off with a funny story from 2010 involving Wayne Gretzky being denied entry as a spectator into an event in Vancouver. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin PorterAudio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Business has picked up at the mixed doubles curling event in Beijing! Kevin and Warren recap the latest (1:00) as Canada has stepped up its game plus Italy continues to surprise while Norway and Switzerland disappoint. The guys also discuss why there have been so many high-scoring games (4:00) and also delve into the stats (6:00) as the numbers never lie for why some prominent players are struggling. Four curlers were named flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies, why has a Canadian curler never been chosen? Kevin and Warren examine why it hasn’t happened yet (16:00) and if it’s overdue. We wrap up with our picks for Draws 7, 8 and 9 (21:00) with Canada our favourite over both Sweden and the United States. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau, Griffin Porter and Nicholas Andrade.

We’re through Day 2 of the mixed doubles competition and a logjam has already formed in the standings. Kevin and Warren run through the latest results with China and Italy jumping out as surprises, the United States struggling, and Canada splitting its pair of games to start. Kevin also reveals what he believes is the toughest shot in curling while Warren shares his thoughts on Kristina Rutherford's Big Read as things aren’t quite so rosy in Canada’s quest for medals. Check out the article here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/curling/longform/inside-canadian-curlings-messy-quest-to-get-back-to-no-1/The guys also make their picks for Draws 5 and 6 and while they agree on Canada (a heavy -294 favourite) over Switzerland, they're divided on Canada vs. China. For all the latest curling odds, check out Coolbet.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Griffin Porter.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The quest for gold has begun in Beijing with the mixed doubles competition kicking off the action. Kevin and Warren break down the opening draw results including a pair of early upset wins by China and Czech Republic plus a marquee matchup between favourites Great Britain and Sweden that did not disappoint. Warren explains if it was early-event jitters or adjusting to the ice conditions and rocks that played a factor in some uncharacteristic misses. The guys also look ahead to why Canada will be in tough to start against Great Britain, and they make their best bets for Draws 2, 3 and 4.For all the latest odds, check out www.coolbet.comKristina Rutherford's Big Read goes inside Canada's pursuit of medals and if its identity in curling is at risk as a result: https://www.sportsnet.ca/curling/longform/inside-canadian-curlings-messy-quest-to-get-back-to-no-1/This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.Audio Credit: CBCThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Scotties Tournament of Hearts has begun in Thunder Bay, Ont., and with a small sample size to examine, Kevin and Warren discuss if it’s just rust that has affected a few teams out of the gate or could this be the year we see some surprises in the field. The guys also reflect on their pre-event picks to win and how those teams are doing. In Hot Rock Topics, Brad Heidt suggests the Canadian championships should be structured like the League Cup in soccer with multiple stages and byes for the higher-ranked teams to ensure the best teams are in the final round. Could something similar work in curling? Also, holding the hammer is a huge advantage and our Mailbag segment asks what if you gave 0.5 points to the team without the hammer to start: Is it worth a shot or would it be too confusing for new fans?Kevin shares a funny tale in Story Time from his college days when coach Jules Owchar enforced a curfew during an event and quite literally wouldn’t let him out of his hotel room to hang out with his future wife Shauna. Reid Carruthers, who is serving as the interim coach for Team Canada’s Kerri Einarson, joins the show to share how he came on board, what protocols are in place to make sure the Scotties Tournament of Hearts goes off without a hitch, his thoughts on the new playoff format and advice for people looking to get into coaching. Carruthers also talks about what’s going on with his provincial playdowns in Manitoba, why he was shocked but not surprised by Jason Gunnlaugson’s decision not to compete due to COVID concerns and other teams he’s looking out for. As one of a handful of curlers who have played all four different positions at the Brier, Carruthers also reveals which spot in the lineup is his favourite. This podcast is produced by Warren Hanse, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Let the games begin! The guys run through all 10 teams set to compete in the mixed doubles event in Beijing. Who will end up on the podium? Kevin and Warren provide their picks on who they believe will take home the hardware. Also, Jim looks at a couple of interesting odds with Canada at a spicy +8000 to win all three gold medals in curling but also +800 to end up empty-handed. Which one is the more likely outcome?  This podcast is produced by Warren Hanse & Amil Delic, recorded by Mike Rogerson, mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Scotties Tournament of Hearts has been given the green light and the guys run through the field and make their picks to win it all in Thunder Bay. Warren also recaps the world qualification event and which countries are now heading to the world championships. The Olympics are a lucrative venture and Warren looks at where the money comes from, where it goes and how the athletes factor into the picture in our Hot Rock Topics. Should there be standardized instructions for learning to curl? Our Mailbag segment addresses that and looks at how curling clubs can attract new members. Finally, Warren takes us back in Storytime to a unique event, that awarded two points for covering the button, and what happened to it. Postmedia journalist Ted Wyman, who will be heading to Beijing to cover the Winter Olympics, joins the show to talk about the process of getting to the Winter Games, why he loves the game, his favourite curlers to interview, how the mixed zones will be managed at games, the format of the Scotties and Brier, and the biggest changes he’s seen in the sports.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Finally, Curling Canada has named its mixed doubles team for the Beijing Winter Olympics and, no surprise, it’s Rachel Homan and John Morris. Kevin and Warren discuss why they were selected and if the right team was chosen. Curling Canada also announced an expanded Scotties Tournament of Hearts field with three wild card teams and Warren explains what the deal is. In Hot Rock Topics, the guys look at the future of mixed doubles in Canada and why the sport’s governing bodies need to give it more prominence. Team Homan’s Emma Miskew joins the show to talk about moving up to skip for the first time at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with Rachel Homan heading to Beijing, finding ways to train as a team, all the confusion around who would be representing Ontario at the Scotties, and she works through disagreement with Rachel after of being together.This podcast is produced by Warren Hanse, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin sits down with Kerri Einarson and Shannon Birchard to talk about the purposed rules changes, and Shannon tells us about her family's ties to curling dating back to her grandfather and the art of sweeping (1:00).Then, Kevin catches up with Kevin Koe and Ben Hebert to talk football, podcasting, the idea of a 5th player and how the potential rule changes could impact their style of play (14:00).This podcast was produced by Amil Delic, recorded by Andrew Holland, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The field is just about set for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with some curling associations holding playdowns and others naming their reps. Kevin and Warren recap the results and look into the wild-card conundrum with the rankings not paused during the latest COVID-19 crisis. Also, Curling Canada still hasn’t announced its Olympic mixed doubles team and the guys try to figure out what the holdup is with the Beijing Winter Games only weeks away. In Hot Rock Topics, Warren attempts to clear up the confusion surrounding provincial playdowns and why Curling Canada doesn’t intervene to ensure there’s consistency across the nation. Hit and stick around until the end of the show for Story Time as Warren looks back at the infamous “LaBonte boot” controversy from 1972 as another kicked rock controversy emerged this past week during provincials. Marc Kennedy, who is Beijing bound as Brad Gushue's alternate, joins the show to discuss heading to his third Olympics, how he’s avoiding COVID-19, what the team is planning on doing over the next three weeks, supporting the mixed double team, accommodations in Beijing, and the procedure if you were to test positive at the Olympics.This podcast is produced and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau and Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As they prepare for their fourth Olympic appearance, Nik Edin and Oskar Eriksson sit down with Kevin Martin to talk about their mindset leading up to the Winter Games, what it will take to capture gold, how they tackle angles, curling in Sweden, and they give their thoughts on the proposed rule changes.This podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, recorded by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We’re back from the holidays and COVID-19 remains the main topic with more provincial championships cancelled. Kevin and Warren discuss the latest as we draw closer to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The guys also weigh in on Canada’s selection process for its mixed doubles Olympic team — with Curling Canada consulting the Canadian Olympic Committee and Own The Podium — and will it result in a fair nominee.  Is the World Curling Federation (WCF) backpedalling on trialling new rules at the world championships? Warren takes aim at the announcement the WCF made during the holiday break in our Hot Rock Topics. We’ve proposed a World Cup model for curling in previous episodes and Our Mailbag segment clarifies how the World Cup circuit used for winter sports differs from soccer’s quadrennial World Cup. Stick until the end as Kevin takes us back to a pre-Airbnb era in Storytime to tell the tale of when he went knocking door-to-door in Vancouver to find someone who would rent their house to his team during the 2010 Winter Olympics.  Two-time world and six-time Canadian champion Colleen Jones is our guest to talk about the biggest changes to curling over the years, advice for younger curlers, how the Olympics has fuelled international growth and how her passion has kept her motivated to continue playing. Jones also discusses what Canada should consider when choosing its mixed doubles team for Beijing and why having a deeper bench for this Olympics, in particular, makes common sense. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin, Warren and Jim take a few minutes to discuss how COVID-19 continues to impact the curling world as both the Canadian Olympic mixed doubles trials and now the third Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling event of the season, Meridian Open, have both been cancelled.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

One of the craziest years in curling has come to an end. The guys are joined by Sportsnet's curling commentating crew of Rob Faulds, colour commentator and Olympian Joan McCusker, and colour commentator and Olympian Mike Harris to wrap up the year.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Olympic field has been finalized and Kevin and Warren run through the final curling teams to qualify in the Netherlands. Curling Canada announced the Olympic mixed doubles trials will go ahead as planned next week in Portage la Prairie and the guys look at how COVID-19 restrictions have impacted the event. Provincial playdowns have also begun with Manitoba crowning a new Scotties champion and Kevin tells us what happened with big names like Kerri Einarson and Jennifer Jones not competing. Plus, Brad Gushue has named his fifth for the Olympics and we analyze the big reveal. It’s a Festivus miracle with a special “airing of grievances” as Kevin and Warren present their biggest curling beefs in our Hot Rock Topics. Before the year ends, we clear out our queue and answer your burning questions about: What can curling clubs do to attract younger members? Would alternating hammer every end guarantee fewer blanks? Sudden death or best-of-three finals? What’s the problem with ties? What are the finances like to run atop curling team?This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We kick things off with the latest news from the Netherlands as the final spots for the Olympics are up for grabs with the mixed doubles field finalized and the men’s and women’s divisions down to the wire. Meanwhile, the world mixed doubles qualification event and the Continental Cup were both cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and the guys discuss if this is a sign of things to come. Kevin also recaps the Canadian senior championships as Sherry Anderson captured a fourth consecutive title on the women’s side. Speaking of the Netherlands, our Hot Rock Topics this week discusses the controversy over an on-ice sponsor that led to some broadcasters not airing the Olympic qualification events until a change was made. This week’s Mailbag question asks how the WCF’s new test rules would affect the recreational game and Warren explains why keeping it simpler at the club level is better. Warren also reminisces about the time he was summoned to “Curler’s Court” in Scotland during Storytime. Two-time Olympic gold medallist Kaitlyn Lawes, who plays third for Jennifer Jones, joins the show as she prepares for a third consecutive Winter Games. Lawes talks about how it’s been since winning the Canadian trials, her biggest takeaways from previous Olympic experiences, how she prepares mentally for big games, how they’re truly a five-player team with alternate Lisa Weagle and why she believes it’s the future of the sport. Lawes also takes a look at the rest of the Olympic field and having the right support staff in place for Beijing. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Vicky Persinger and Chris Plys won the U.S. Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials in October. That earned them a spot at the Olympic Qualification Event in the Netherlands, where they went undefeated and qualified for the Olympics. Vicky and Chris join Kevin, Warren and Jim after winning the U.S. Trials to talk about their partnership, how they got into the game, their style of play,  the curling scene in Alaska, how Vicky almost quit the sport and Chris tells us how the split the sweeping between the two of them.This podcast is produced by Kevin Martin and Amil Delic, recorded by Andrew Holland, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

The Canadian curling club championships wrapped up this past weekend and Kevin has all the details plus Warren runs through some familiar names competing this week in the Canadian senior championships. The mixed doubles Olympic qualification event is also underway and Warren highlights the contenders. Following Team Bottcher’s botched dismissal of third Darren Moulding, our Hot Rock Topic looks at the need for a team behind the team to manage off-ice decisions. Our Mailbag addresses Canada’s residency rules (19:00) and if more exemptions should be granted. Stick around for Storytime (50:00) as Kevin talks about when he parted ways with John Morris in 2013 and how it turned out positive for everyone involved down the line. Brad Gushue is our guest (24:00) on the heels of winning Canada’s Olympic curling trials and preparing to return to the Winter Games. Gushue discusses the emotions of winning the trials, having his parents in the crowd, balancing his schedule leading up to Beijing and why having a physiotherapist is at the top of his priority list. He also explains why his team is considering competing in provincials playdowns, having both Jeff Thomas and Jules Owchar as coaches for the Olympics, how he handles the flurry of media requests and the difference in competition since his last trip to the Olympics in 2006. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic and Jonathan Brazeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

After much discussion, Darren Moulding joins the podcast to explain why he wasn’t surprised when he was cut from the team, what caused tension, why things would have been better with a different coach, why he wanted to be more involved in the business side of the team, and why he believes the best is yet to come in his curling career. The boys share their thoughts on the news, explain why teams need an owner/general manager to make things more organized and smoother, plus the pressure on skips to juggle all those roles and more.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Kevin Martin, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil DelicThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It's a special edition of Inside Curling as Brendan Bottcher joins the show to clear the air on dropping third Darren Moulding from his team. Bottcher talks about how he regrets using “personal reasons” in the initial team release, how much influence coach Don Bartlett has on the team and how tough it is to make team decisions as a player. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Kevin Martin, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil DelicThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Team Gushue and Team Jones are your Canadian Olympic reps and the guys discuss the thrilling week at the trials. Warren wraps up the European Championships with Scotland sweeping gold in both men’s and women’s play and the surprise of Switzerland missing the final four. The trials are also the focus of our Hot Rock Topic as the U.S. uses a best-of-three final to determine the champions. Should Canada follow suit? Warren explains why it wouldn’t work north of the border. The boys also look at if a draw to the button covering the pin should be worth two points in our Mailbag segment and Warren shares the history of the “Manitoba tuck” slide in Storytime (58:00). Joan McCusker is our guest (27:00) to talk about winning Olympic gold in 1998, what it takes to prepare for the “roller-coaster” of the Winter Games, the importance of an inner circle support group, how Canadians can compete with full-time international teams, and her friendship on and off the ice with skip Sandra Schmirler. McCusker also shares how she transitioned into broadcasting, coaching Team Scheidegger, plus the key to working with Kevin in the booth. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As the playoff picture becomes clearer at the Canadian Olympic trials, Kevin and Warren give their thoughts on how things are shaking down in Saskatoon. While over in Lillehammer at the European Championships, it is Scotland leading the way on both the men’s and women’s side while a usual contender has stumbled. Leading up the trials, Kevin chatted with a pair of top teams vying for the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics. Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols as well as Brad Jacobs and Marc Kennedy spoke about how they are preparing to be at peak performance when it came time to compete at the trials.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As the Canadian Olympic Trials continue, Kevin updates everyone on his time in Omaha at the U.S. Olympic Trials, the guys answer a really interesting mailbag question, and Warren tells us how the name “Roar of the Rings” came about in our storytime segment.Tabitha Peterson joins the podcast to talk about her big win at the U.S. Olympic Trials, what it means to her and her team to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, the eventful night that followed the win, scouting other teams going into the Olympics, having a Canadian as their coach, and what she is looking forward to most at the Olympics Games.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Amil Delic.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials are underway and Kevin had the opportunity with Rachel Homan and Emma Mishew about their preparation leading up to the trials, how their friendship has grown over the years and they give their thoughts on the potential rule changes.This podcast is produced by Kevin Martin and Amil Delic, mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Kevin Martin and Jim Jerome. Production support by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With the Olympic trials underway in the U.S. and just around the corner in Canada, Kevin and Warren discuss who has emerged as the top contenders south of the border plus a breakdown of Sports Interaction's odds for the favourites and underdogs to wear the Maple Leaf at the Beijing Winter Games. Our Hot Rocks Topic takes aim at the Canadian Olympic trials process and what more can be done to prepare teams to take on the rest of the world and the guys don’t pull any punches with their assessment of the current system! Stick around for Storytime as Kevin shares the hilarious tale of how Don Walchuk acquired ice for their drinks during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. Former world champion and five-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts winner Cathy Overton-Clapham is our guest this week to talk about transitioning to coaching, what it’s like working with Cory Christensen’s team, her thoughts on the new rules being tested at the world championships plus a bit of communication breakdown during her time as a super spare with Eve Muirhead’s team. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production and social support by Jonathan Brazeau.Audio Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys discuss the Pacific-Asia Championship, the Canadian Mixed Championship and the Stu Sells Classic in Halifax. Plus, Kevin sits down with Tabitha Peterson and Becca Hamilton (12:00) to talk about the USA Olympic trials, the challenges in curling in both the mixed doubles event and the women’s event, and the potential rule changes.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.Audio Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

A thrilling week of curling has wrapped up at the Boost National and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts on the second Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event of the season. We also get you all caught up on Pacific-Asia curling championships and the Canadian mixed curling championship plus look ahead to the USA Curling Olympic trials and who the favourites are to win. Our Hot Rocks Topic discusses Jennifer Jones’s team utilizing a five-player rotation and why such a concept should become more common in the future. We dig into the Mailbag to address how to get younger teams more involved in playdowns and our Storytime segment reflects on the 1980 Brier when players received two purple hearts. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The BOOST National Grand Slam event is underway in Chestermere, Alberta and the guys have all the details from the tournament. The guys then chat about world rankings, players to watch, and they explain how American curling fans view the game differently than Canadian fans. Plus, Jennifer Jones and Kaitlyn Lawes join the podcast (19:00) to talk about their preparation for the Olympic Trials, the depth of talent on their team, and the potential rule changes. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed by Amil Delic, recorded by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys take a look at the pre-trials that were held this past weekend, Kevin chats about his experience in Eveleth, Minnesota where he covered the USA Mixed Doubles Olympic Trails and Warren provides an update on the World Wheelchair Curling Championship. Plus, they also preview the BOOST National, the second Grand Slam of Curling event of the season in Chestermere, Alberta, give their favourites going into the tournament and talk burnt rocks in their Hot Rock Topics segment. And stick around for storytime at the end of the podcast as Kevin spins some yarn. Tanner Horgan joins the podcast (33:00) to talk about winning the pre-trials tournament in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, earning his team the final spot at the Olympic trials in Saskatoon. He also discusses his growth and maturity, how he joined the team, what should younger teams do to get ahead, the love of curling in his family (his sister is Tracy Fleury while his brother Jacob is on his team), how curling broadcasts helped him learn the game, the best way to build a university curling program, and how Canada should develop young curlers. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s another busy week in the curling world! Warren gets you all caught up on the Canadian Curling Pre-Trials with his favourites to win as the event heads into the home stretch plus Kevin shares the latest on the USA mixed doubles Olympic trials and Americas Challenge. Bruce Mouat and Grant Hardie join the show (23:00) as Kevin caught up with the Scottish duo during the Masters. Bruce and Grant share their thoughts on playing in front of fans again, being named to the British Olympic team and heading to Beijing as the favourites, their off-ice preparation, adding extra rotation when they throw their stones, how to grow the mixed doubles game, and the three rules the World Curling Federation will be testing at the men’s and women’s worlds. TICKET DETAILS for The Grand Slam of Curling – BOOST National Full event and weekend passes plus single draw tickets are available to purchase online at boost.goigniter.com. Please note: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required in order to enter the Chestermere Recreation Centre for the Boost National. A negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted as an alternative. Masks are also mandatory inside the venue. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Masters has come to a close and Kevin and Warren share their thoughts about the thrilling first event to the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season. The guys also look ahead to this week’s Americas Challenge, with Canada’s Team Bottcher taking on Mexico and Brazil for a spot in the men’s worlds, plus the U.S. mixed doubles Olympic trials. Speaking of the Olympics, stick around for Story Time at the end of the show as Warren tells the tale about how he helped get curling into the Winter Olympics. Fresh off of a successful title defence at the Masters, Tracy Fleury joins the show (31:30) to talk about her team’s championship victory. Fleury also discusses how her team is gearing up for the Olympic Trials, training in Sudbury while her teammates live in Manitoba, plus her thoughts on the no-tick zone rule that was in effect at the Masters and more. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s the first Grand Slam event of the year in Oakville, Ontario. The guys recap (00:01) all the happenings from the Masters and give their favourites going into the weekend. Plus, Kevin sits down with Anna Hasselborg and Agnes Knochenhauer (15:30) to talk about their training regimen going into the season, competing in an Olympic year, the potential rule changes proposed by the World Curling Federation and what their coach, Wayne Middaugh, brings to their team. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, mixed by Andrew Hollands, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

GSOC season is now upon us and Kevin gets us all set up providing his picks to win the Masters. Our segment taking aim at the Canadian Olympic Trials last week raised a few interesting questions amongst our fanbase and we take a look at some of your feedback in our Mailbag. Stick around until the end of the show for “Storytime” as Kevin and Warren reflect on 2001 when our co-hosts clashed during the formation of the GSOC and the Brier boycott. Reigning Brier champion Brendan Bottcher is our special guest (29:00) to talk about how his team has been preparing for the upcoming Masters and Americas Challenge. Bottcher also shares his thoughts on what he likes — and doesn’t like — about the new rules the World Curling Federation will be testing at the men’s and women’s worlds later this season. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Jonathan Brazeau, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing and production support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We’re back! Season two of the podcast kicks off with a roundup of the latest from the tour with all of the top teams in action including some surprising results at the prestigious Autumn Gold Curling Classic in Calgary. Our Hot Rocks and Mailbag topics tackle Canada’s confusing Olympic selection process for Beijing 2022 and Kevin and Warren discuss if the pre-trials and pre-pre-trials events are even necessary for ensuring the best teams end up going to the Winter Games. The World Curling Federation announced recently they’ll be testing new rules at the men’s and women’s world championships later this season. Graham Prouse (24:00), WCF vice president of the Americas, joins us to talk about the decision process behind changing thinking time to a per end basis, banning tick shots when the five-rock rule is in effect and having draw-to-the-button shootouts rather than extra ends to break ties during round-robin play. Kevin and Warren also offer their thoughts and how these rules will alter the pace of play issues and could help make the game more appealing to newer audiences. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, edited and mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional production and editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We begin this week’s show discussing the news about the Tam Heather Curling Club in Toronto receiving funding from all three levels of government and how it brings hope for clubs that are struggling with finances. The 2021 world mixed curling championship was cancelled but not because of COVID-19 and Kevin and Warren wonder if the future of the event is in doubt. We also wrap up the season weighing in on our hottest topics one more time and answer your emails about players switching positions in mixed doubles and the effectiveness of carving. Pete Steski was an integral part of the original players association and is now looking to restart the organization. We chat with Pete about the challenges with getting a new players association off the ground, the issues curlers are facing with regards to sponsorship cresting on uniforms and scheduling of events, trying to get all of the major stakeholders of the game together in one room plus changing the direction of the tour. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed and sounded designed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kevin and Warren clear up some confusion from last week’s episode about the differences between touching running and stationary stones plus why ending games early in high-performance events is problematic compared to the recreational level. We also answer a few fan questions about players caught swearing on a hot mic, why teams still raise brooms after bad shots and more. Goldline Curling president Erin Flowers joins to talk about her company’s new United We Curl broom series designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the sport. We discuss what sparked the initiative, the reaction from curlers and fans, and the importance of listening to the lived experiences of the racialized community. Flowers also shares how Goldline Curling has weathered the storm through the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the company’s future relies on the grassroots game. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed and sounded designed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Curling clubs in Saskatoon are seeking financial relief due to sharp property tax increases and Kevin and Warren weigh in with potential solutions to increase revenue streams. We’re nine months away from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics yet Sweden has already selected their curling teams with Oskar Eriksson set to play men’s and mixed doubles. The guys share their thoughts on allowing Eriksson to compete in both disciplines as well as the advantages of picking teams now. We dig into our mailbag to answer your burning questions about clearing up the rules regarding burned stones plus whether or not teams should be allowed to concede games early in major tournaments. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed and sounded designed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We kick off this week’s episode discussing the latest inductees into the World Curling Federation’s Hall of Fame and Warren provides a behind-the-scenes look at the selection process. Curling Canada has had a couple interesting departures from their board that raised some red flags with our guys. Kevin and Warren also offer their perspective on tennis star Naomi Osaka’s decision to not take part in press conferences due to mental health issues and how this can lead to discussions across all sports about the relationship between athletes and the media. Abby Deschene is a rising star from Sudbury and part of the Northern Ontario Curling Association’s new Youth Advisory Committee. Deschene joins the show to chat about her role as well as her concerns with Curling Canada’s under-20 championships, ways to recruit newcomers, rebranding the image of the sport to appeal to Gen Z, remodelling junior programs, and more. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Jonathan Brazeau, mixed and sounded designed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional sound engineering by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Are other countries improving on the world stage because they’re hiring Canadian coaches? Kevin and Warren weigh in on the hot topic as some curling fans believe it shouldn’t happen. We’ve also finally made it to the end of the curling season with the conclusion of the USA Curling national championships, the guys share their closing thoughts and offer insight into the summer routine for curlers. Three-time world champion Wayne Middaugh is this week’s guest to chat about his remarkable return to the Brier, why he really liked this year’s format, the strategy behind his aggressive style of skipping, his way of putting aside bad performances, plus fitting in as coach of Sweden’s Team Hasselborg. Middaugh also answers some questions from our listeners and shares his funniest story from his playing days. This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, mixed and sounded designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Additional editing support by Andrew Holland. Audio Credits: Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The world mixed doubles championship has come to a close, Kevin and Warren share their final thoughts including takeaways from Canada’s performance and the potential for growth of the sport on tour. The guys also address the buzz on our Facebook group about the need for Tier 2 development and getting younger teams into major […]

This episode is dedicated to the friends and family of the late Barry Fry. The world mixed doubles championship is now underway in Scotland and Kevin and Warren share their first impressions of the tournament including Canada’s thrilling come-from-behind win over Spain to start. Team Canada’s Brad Gushue joins the show to chat about competing […]

The curling bubble has come to an end with the conclusion of the women’s worlds. Kevin and Warren share their final thoughts including how concerned should Curling Canada be with missing the podium and if all the governing bodies of the sport should follow the same tiebreaker procedure. The Facebook group has been buzzing and […]

This week’s show begins with a quick update on the bubble situation from Curling Canada’s Nolan Thiessen as members of the broadcast crew have come down with COVID-19 at the world women’s curling championship. Kevin and Warren also discuss Canada’s rocky start in the women’s worlds and if Canadian teams need to change how they’re put […]

Kevin and Warren kick off this week’s episode with a recap of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling following a thrilling Players’ Championship. The guys also tackle some of the hot button issues raised in our Facebook group such as players swearing and the use of stopwatches. Swedish skip Anna Hasselborg joins the show and […]

Kevin and Warren run through the many highlights of the Humpty’s Champions Cup and preview the Princess Auto Players’ Championship. Kevin recounts how the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling came to be and discusses with Warren if there’s room for a World Cup-style series as well. Rachel Homan joins the podcast (23:00) riding the wave […]

Kevin and Warren wrap up the World Men’s Curling Championship from the surprise of the week in RCF to what went wrong for Canada to miss the podium. The ice was straighter at the men’s worlds and Kevin answers a fan’s question about what kind of ice curlers actually prefer. Niklas Edin joins the show […]

Business has picked up at the World Men’s Curling Championship and Kevin brings the latest on the logjam at the top of the standings (1:30) from inside the Calgary bubble. Kevin and Warren explore potential format changes for future world championships with continued expansion (9:00) and answer a couple of fan e-mails (19:00) about increasing […]

Kevin and Warren toss some final shots at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship including how players handled hog line violations (9:00) and when a rock is burned. The guys also send well wishes to 1979 Brier champion Barry Fry (26:40), who is currently experiencing health problems. U.S. men’s skip John Shuster joins the show […]

The Canadian mixed doubles curling championship is underway, we’re doubling down on the excitement as Kevin and Warren kick off the podcast talking about what they’ve enjoyed so far (3:15). As the creator of mixed doubles, Warren also weighs in on whether or not the sport has progressed the way he envisioned (4:30). Marc Kennedy […]

We’re wrapping up the Brier and Kevin gets technical about the lively rocks and ice speed. Fresh off of winning their first Brier, Alberta skip Brendan Bottcher and third Darren Moulding join the show to talk about how they pulled it off, the controversial incident with British Columbia where Steve Laycock smashed his broom on […]

Breaking News! Inside Curling joins Sportsnet! Kevin, Warren and Jim start the show by talking about the partnership and why it was important to them. On the podcast this week, the guys discuss if 10-end games are too long for viewers or if too much thinking time is the issue, why TV ratings might be […]

What a show this week! We talk with Kerri Einarson who just repeated as Scotties Champion and then speak with Brendan Bottcher who’s been to the last 3 Brier Finals. We discuss the challenges of a tournament in the bubble.You won’t believe the hassle that Kerri had with her drivers’ licence.Reviewing the fitness level of […]