Canada Cup Day 1 - Wrap-up
Sean and Scott stay up late and go over some of the big story lines from an action-packed day 1 out in Leduc, AB at the Canada Cup of Curling
Nov 28, 2019
Game of Stones Podcast
Game of Stones explores the world of curling. In each episode we'll dive into the major issues in the sport, from previewing and recapping major events to discussing team lineups. If you're a longtime fan or just getting into curling, we'll break down the biggest news in the greatest sport on earth.
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Episodes
Canada Cup 2019 Mega-preview
In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the best field in Canadian curling as the Canada Cup kicks off on Wednesday in Leduc, AB.
Nov 28, 2019
Broom-pocalypse!!!
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the controversy during the European Championship that caused Norway to forfeit a game to England.
Nov 28, 2019
It's a crossover! 2019 Euro Women's Preview with Rocks Across the Pond
In this episode, Sean previews the women's A & B fields for the 2019 European Championship with the Jonathan Havercroft, the Professor of Peel, from Rocks Across the Pond. Check out the Rocks Across the Pond feed where Ryan and Scott break down the men's field.
Nov 13, 2019
Recapping a Big Curling Weekend: Tour Challenge, Canadian Mixed, and Pacific Asia Curling Championship
In this episode Sean and Scott break down a HUGE weekend in the world of curling. They start by talking about the Tour Challenge Tier 1 and Tier 2 events in Pictou County, NS, then talk about the great field at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championships played out, and then chat about what happened at the Pacific Asia Curling Championship.
Nov 12, 2019
Tour Challenge: Which Tier is Best?
In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the upcoming Tour Challenge in Pictou County, Nova Scotia and debate which of the two tiers is more interesting. They also talk about ways to mix up the grand slams and who they are looking forward to watching this week.
Nov 04, 2019
Masters Recap: Changing of the Guard?
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the action from this weekend's Masters in North Bay, ON. They talk about two first time winners in Matt Dunstone and Tracy Fleury, some impressive runs for other under-the-radar teams, and recap the first week of Fantasy Curling.
Oct 28, 2019
Grand Slam of Curling Returns! What to Expect?
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about what they are looking forward to through this year's grand slam season. They talk about teams to look out for and some statistics that could determine the winners and losers this year.
Oct 22, 2019
Fantasy Curling is Back!!
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Scott Chu, inventor of Fantasy Curling as it returns for next week's Grand Slam. They talk about the salary cap structure, the strategy for winning, and the role of analytics.
Oct 16, 2019
Curling News Roundup
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the news in the world of curling, including this weekend's winners, the Continental Cup lineups, and the changes to Curling Canada's Olympic qualifying process.
Oct 08, 2019
Spring (umm...Autumn?) Training!
With curling season fast approaching (or already here), Sean and Scott discuss how to approach the start of the new curling season. From equipment to stretching to socializing, find out what you need to do to start your season right.
Sep 25, 2019
Official Team of the Pod Pick
Last year you listened and waited with baited breath to see which team would emerge from a simulated Survivor season to become the Official Team of the Game of Stone podcast. This year we decided to do something a little different ... but still fun! Let us know who your team of the year will be!
Sep 19, 2019
Schedule Watch 2019-2020
After a brief hiatus, Sean and Scott are back to take a look into the scheduling of some of the top teams for the upcoming season. Who's chasing CTRS points and who is looking to earn the most money this year?
Sep 13, 2019
Behind the Scenes at the Continental Cup
In this episode, Sean goes behind the scenes at the 2019 Continental Cup of Curling. He takes you to the poolside patch, the inside patch, the arena, and the media scrum area. You'll also hear from Bruce Mouat, Chris Plys, BJ Neufeld, and Eve Muirhead.
Aug 29, 2019
Curling Comparisons
This week Sean and Scott take a look at the World Golf Rankings and try to find comparisons for the top 10 golfers from the curling world. If you think we made some mistakes, let us know who YOU would pick!
Aug 15, 2019
Hurry Hard! A Look Back at Men With Brooms
Sean and Scott sit down this week and spend some time with the classic 2002 film Men With Brooms. We break down the film scene by scene and finally answer the age-old question, is Men With Brooms a good movie?
Aug 07, 2019
Who's Got the Lede? Looking Ahead for New Curling Teams
In this episode, Sean and Scott put on their prognosticator hats as they look forward to what the headlines will be for some of the newly formed teams this season.
Aug 02, 2019
Oh My! A Tribute to Vic Rauter
Sean and Scott sit down this week to discuss what makes Vic Rauter so good and why the "Voice of Curling" has helped to bring people at home into the game.
Jul 24, 2019
Speed it Up! Ideas for Playing Quicker Club Games
Sean and Scott kick around a few ideas on how to play faster at curling clubs in order to maximize your curling time!
Jul 17, 2019
A Modern History of Curling with Brian Chick
In this episode, Sean talks to Brian Chick about his new book Written in Stone: A Modern History of Curling.
Jul 12, 2019
Ranking the Greatest Moments in American Curling History
In this episode, Sean and Scott celebrate the 4th of July by ranking the top 5 stories in the history of American curling.
Jul 03, 2019
Behind the Scenes at the Canadian Gay Curling Championship
In this episode Sean and Scott head to the Ottawa Curling Club as it hosts the 2019 Canadian Gay Curling Championships. They talk to some of the players and organizers about the event, its significance to the LGBTQ community, and the challenges of running a competitive bonspiel concurrently with a recreational spiel.
Jun 27, 2019
Emergency Mini-Pod: Curling World Cup is Dead! Plus, Birthright?
Sean and Scott hop on for a quick instant reaction to the news of the end (?) of the World Cup of Curling. We also discuss the recent announcement by Curling Canada of the birthright rule for provincial representation. Give us a listen and a like/rating!
Jun 17, 2019
Men's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their list of the 10 best men's teams in the world at the end of the 2018-2019 curling season.
May 29, 2019
Women's Postseason Power Rankings
In this episode, Sean and Scott give their rankings of the 10 best women's teams in the world following the 2018-19 curling season.
May 22, 2019
Curling World Cup Grand Finale: Season Over
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the grande finale of the Curling World Cup. They talk about wins for Jennifer Jones and Kevin Koe, the Norwegian team emerging in mixed doubles, and the rest of the action from Beijing.
May 13, 2019
Curling World Cup Grand Finale...What Else Can We Say?
Sean and Scott are back to quickly preview the field for the Curling World Cup Grand Final in Beijing. Not much else to say, but we talk a bit about how each of the teams qualified, which pools are toughest, and one last ride for Team Ulsrud.
May 07, 2019
Champions Cup Recap: Death, Taxes, and Koe-Bottcher Finals
In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the week at the Champions Cup in Saskatoon. They talk about wins for Teams Bottcher and Tirinzoni before examining Canada's double-gold at the World Senior Championships and what went down in the mixed doubles.
Apr 30, 2019
Champions Cup: Is the Season Over Yet?
Sean and Scott give their quick takes on each of the 30 teams competing in the upcoming Champions Cup.
Apr 23, 2019
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