Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Scotties Recap: Back to Back
01/03/2021 Duración: 46minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They break down the final, back to back wins for Kerri Einarson, and a couple curious strategy decisions. They also talk about the third consecutive finals loss for Rachel Homan, the struggle with ice conditions, and the biggest stories of the week.
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Best of Scotties Broomstacking
27/02/2021 Duración: 42minIn this episode, we revisit some of our favourite moments from our week of Broomstacking over on Facebook during the Round Robin of the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. We talk everything from commercials to the uniforms to etiquette to rec leagues to tie-breakers. Join us after each afternoon draw over at facebook.com/gameofstonespod where you can find all the videos and we'll be live through championship weekend.
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Super Scotties Bubble Preview
16/02/2021 Duración: 01h48minIn this episode, Sean and Scott look ahead to the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They talk about all 18 teams heading to Calgary, how the pools break down, and who theyh expect to stand tall at the end of the week.
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Olympic Curling Update: Who's in, Who's Out, and How are Teams Qualifying
11/02/2021 Duración: 53minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Curling Canada's new Olympic Trial qualification process and how teams will get into the Trials. They also talk about the cancellation of the Women's World Curling Championship and the impact on how country's will qualify for the Olympics. They wrap up by talking about the mixed doubles situation and debate whether Curling Canada will have to send a team to a last chance Olympic qualifier.
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News Update: a 12th End, Bubble Fields & Format Set, Roster Shakeups, & International News
04/02/2021 Duración: 46minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about this weekend's provincial championships, the full fields for the Scotties and Brier, and some of the significant roster shakeups, including Chelsea Carey skipping Team Fleury. They also talk about some of the international news in the world of curling and look forward to the bubble.
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Name That Shot!
28/01/2021 Duración: 43minIn this episode, we play anothe round of Canada's fastest growing game, Name That Shot! Scott listens to clips of 10 famous curling shot and tries to guess who throw it and when. Play along and let us know if you can beat Scott's score. We also provide some updates on the bubble and the NL and PEI provincial championships this weekend.
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Boy Meets Curl: Recapping The Simpsons Curling Episode
21/01/2021 Duración: 01h17minIn this episode, Sean and Scott break down Season 21 Episode 13 of The Simpsons, where Homer and Marge win Olympic Gold. We talk about what was realistic in the show, what wasn't, and where this episode ranks among the curling TV/movies we've reviewed. We also end the show (1:11:37) with a brief update on the teams that have been announced for the Curling Canada bubble in the past week.
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News Update: Provincial Playdowns & Who is Going to the Bubble
14/01/2021 Duración: 01h07minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about all the latest news in the world of curling, including Curling Canada's announcement of a new Brier & Scotties format, the status of each provincial/territorial playdown, and the teams that have already booked their trips into the Curling Canada bubble.
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Bold Predictions for 2021
07/01/2021 Duración: 48minIn this episode, Sean and Scott give some predictions for what they think may happen in the world of curling in 2021. This includes predictions on Olympic representatives, lineup shuffles, and who we'll hear on broadcasts. Be sure to let us know what your predictions are for curling in 2021.
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Revisiting the Golden Broom
31/12/2020 Duración: 01h37minThis week we revisit our 2019 break of the curling classic Men With Brooms,.
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Creating a G.O.A.T Brier Field
24/12/2020 Duración: 37minIn this episode, we revisit our discussion of which teams we would want to see in a fantasy G.O.A.T Brier field.
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Curling Gift Ideas
17/12/2020 Duración: 639h13minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about some gift ideas for the curlers in your life.
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Creating a G.O.A.T Scotties Field
10/12/2020 Duración: 18198h45minThis week, as the debate around the national championships rages, we re-visit our discussion from 2018 where we build a fantasy Scotties field with the greatest teams from each member association.
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News Update: What to Expect in the Curling Canada Bubble
03/12/2020 Duración: 41minIn this episode, Sean and Scott break down the Curling Canada's Calgary bubble announcement for the Scotties, Brier, Mixed Doubles, and Men's Worlds. They discuss the protocols, the reaction from players, and how confident they are in these events taking place.
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Guess That Shot!
25/11/2020 Duración: 38minJoin us and play along with the latest game show craze - Guess That Shot! Sean plays audio clips of some famous(ish) curling shots and we see how many Scott can guess. You can play and home and let us know if you can beat Scott's score.
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Big Weekend on Tour as More Curling Facilities Close
19/11/2020 Duración: 45minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the big tour events from this weekend, including the cancellation of of the women's event in Okotoks, Alberta. They also talk about more facilities announcing closures for the season and what the longterm impact could be on the sport.
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Curling Canada Bubbles & We Hit the Ice
12/11/2020 Duración: 43minIn this episode, Sean talks about his experience playing in his first game of the season. We also talk about the proposed bubble in Calgary for the Scotties, Brier, and Men's Worlds.
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Provincial Power Rankings
05/11/2020 Duración: 01h09minIn this episode, Sean and Scott rank the curling depth in each province. Scott's rankings are based on a historic analysis of national championships while Sean using the 'eye test' to determine which province is strongest today. Let us know if you agree with our rankings and how the provinces stack up in your opinion.
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Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: Board Members During Covid
28/10/2020 Duración: 39minIn this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Steve Graham, a Board member at the Fergus Curling Club, to discuss the challenges volunteer Boards are facing during Covid 19 and some of the considerations for returning to play.
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Obscure Curling Rules
23/10/2020 Duración: 01h20sIn this episode, Sean and Scott go through the World Curling Federation's newly released 2020 rulebook to talk about some of the lesser known rules and how they could impact your games.