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 Can...
Jan 16, 2024•58 min
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 af...
Jan 14, 2024•22 min
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 o...
Jan 10, 2024•57 min
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...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 exp...
Dec 27, 2023•50 min
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 Ro...
Dec 21, 2023•48 min
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 ...
Dec 17, 2023•18 min
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 nece...
Dec 16, 2023•24 min
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...
Dec 13, 2023•46 min
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 discus...
Dec 06, 2023•58 min
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 m...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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...
Nov 22, 2023•53 min
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 Europea...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr
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...
Nov 12, 2023•31 min
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 ...
Nov 11, 2023•27 min
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...
Nov 08, 2023•57 min
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 i...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min
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...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 Chal...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 tell...
Oct 21, 2023•20 min
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, ...
Oct 18, 2023•54 min
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 organiza...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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). ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 manag...
Jun 20, 2023•52 min
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, te...
Jun 13, 2023•58 min
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?...
Jun 06, 2023•53 min
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 jo...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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...
May 23, 2023•59 min
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, ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
May 16, 2023•58 min
