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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.

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 from
Richard 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!