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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.

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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 HERE

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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.com

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.

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 curling
• How he ‘threw together’ a team to win the Junior nationals
• Winning Olympic bronze early in his men's career but realizing that he had bigger dreams
• Making the jump from lead to skip
• His very vocal style of calling the game
• Getting benched at the 2010 Olympics and how he dealt with the subsequent onslaught on social media
• His favourite food
• He ranks his former teammate's style choices
• The benefits of bringing on a sports psychologist to get ready for the Olympics

They 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.

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 YouTube

This 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.com

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.