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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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Scotties Preview: A Youth Movement

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2026/01/22

The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts kicks off on Friday in Mississauga, Ontario and we got you covered! We talk about all 18 teams in the field, which includes plenty of rookie and under-30 skips, and what to expect in what we could look back on as a pivotal event in the development of women's curling in Canada.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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2026 Bold Predictions

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2026/01/17

We're back with one of our favourite annual traditions as we make some bold predictions for this upcoming year. From the worlds to the Slams to the Olympics and more, we dust off the crystal ball to take a stab at what's coming up in the world of curling.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Sweeping Rule Changes, Does Slam Success Lead to...

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2026/01/10

We're back and kicking off 2026 with some news that came out this week as World Curling announced new sweeping rules. We then look back at the 2021-22 Slam season to see if the results predicted the Olympic results, and then wrap up by going over the betting odds for next month's Olympics.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Best of 2025

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2025/12/28

This week we're revisiting some of our favourite moments from 2025!3:10 - Northern Ontario Curling Association Laura Forget on streaming6:09 - Jeff Salmons on how the Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel makes ice10:53 - Scott goes on a picks heater13:23 - The Roarin' Game's description of women players15:27 - Enjoying playing at the rec level and the place of alcohol in curling21:08 - AITA - Not shaking hands after a disagreement25:01 - Goldline CEO Pete Townshend on developing equipment of rec level

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2025 Stoney Awards

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2025/12/20

It's a tradition like no other - The Stoney Awards! We're back to give out the prestigious Stoney in 10 categories covering the best and brightest from the world of curling this past year.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Olympic (Four Person) Field is Set

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2025/12/13

The fields are set for the four person competition at the 2026 Olympics! We talk about the results for the last-chance qualifier in Kelowna, the teams that qualified for the Olympics, and what happens now for the teams that didn't qualify.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Canadian Trials & European Championship Recap

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2025/12/05

Canada's Olympic Curling teams have been determined and there are new European champions and we're here to talk about it. We start with the Canadian Trials and Team Homan and Team Jacobs' wins, how the Finals played out, and other takeaways from the week in Halifax. We then chat about the Swedish sweep at the European championship and how things played out in the race to qualify for the world championship.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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(Nearly) Live from Halifax

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2025/11/27

The round robin is completed at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials and we are recapping the goings on of the week so far as well as our time at the Trials. We break down the playoff teams and hear from, Mike McEwen, Brett Gallant, Jocelyn Peterman, Rachel Homan, Selena Sturmay, Marc Kennedy, Matt Dunstone, Colton Lott, Christina Black, Kaitlyn Lawes, Heather Nedohin, Reid Carruthers, and Shannon Kleibrink. We also talk about the tragic passing of the great Colleen Jones.For more, visit us

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Canadian Olympic Trials Preview

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2025/11/19

The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials are finally here as they kick off on Saturday in Halifax. To get you set, we go through all 16 teams in the field and talk about their best and worst results on the season before making our picks for who will wear the Maple Leaf in Italy.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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European Championship Preview with The Professor of Peel

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2025/11/16

It's a huge week in the world of curling as the final edition of the European Championship (under the current format) kicks off on Saturday. We're joined by The Professor of Peel, Jonathan Havercroft ofRocks Across the Pondas we go through all 20 teams on the A side and highlight some of the 26 teams competing in the B side.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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November News Update & Happy Trails to the Pan...

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2025/11/07

This week we talk about all the news in the world of curling, including the Canadian Pre-Trials, the final Pan Continental Curling Championship, and the Grand Slams. We also talk about a new curling skills app and give a heartfelt tribute to the now dearly departed Pan Continental Championship.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Goldline and Hardline CEO Pete Townshend on Equipment...

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2025/10/30

GoldlineandHardlineCEO Pete Townshend joins the show to talk about the Goldline's acquisition of Hardline this summer and what the implications are for equipment development and recreational players. From brooms to shoes to headgear, we talk about how equipment is designed, what rec players should be looking for, and how to ensure you have the proper equipment when you take to the ice.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Is This Anything? Curling News Edition

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2025/10/17

We're back this week and it's time to catch up with some curling news by playing a Letterman classic, Is This Anything? We're go around the world of curling to talk about whether the PointsBet Invitational, the new Canadian wheelchair high performance program, the new blank end rule at the Slams, and the new world championship structure are anything.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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The Slams have Started and Analyzing the Pod

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2025/09/28

The Grand Slam of Curling season has started out in London, ON and we talk about some of our early impressions. We then use AI to analyze the pod and ask it some of the pressing questions we have about the show.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Schedule Watch 2025

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2025/09/12

This year we're taking a different approach to our schedule watch episode. Instead of looking at team schedules, we're going through the rather packed calendar of curling events to talk about what fans can expect over the course of the season. From the annual events like Scotties and Brier to the events that only come around every four years like the Olympics to the new variations on some of the Slams, it is a stacked season in curling and we talk about what events need to be circled on your

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Am I the A**hole - Curling Edition

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2025/09/01

This week we're taking our inspiration from the popular Am I the A**hole reddit thread. Using stories sent by listeners, we go through the scenarios to determine if the person is or is not an a**hole - at least in that particular circumstance.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Summer News Update

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2025/08/24

It's been a while since we talked about all the news coming out of the world of curling so this week we are going through all the recent announcements coming out of the Grand Slams, Olympic-bound teams, and Curling Canada. We also take a listen to a song about Kevin Martin in honour of his recent induction into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame."Kevin Martin" by What Does it Eat:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4ZoGbC1e30&list=RDb4ZoGbC1e30&start_radio=1

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Worst Ways to Miss Shots

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2025/08/15

In honour of our friend Maegan Hough, who missed an open shot for 8 this past season, we discuss the worst ways to miss shots - in particular a shot for 8. From missed sweeping calls to poor releases, we go through all the ways teams miss shots and try to determine which is the most frustrating/annoying.For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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Blank End Power Rankings!

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2025/08/03

Not all blank ends are created equal! There has been a lot of talk about blank ends over the years and this week we are ranking the 10 different types of blanks that we have identified. Let us know your thoughts on blank ends and if there is a type of blank end that we missed!For more, visit us atGameofStonesPod.com

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What to Look for When Buying/Replacing Equipment

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2025/07/19

We're talking equipment!! With the summer in full swing, it's a great time to think about getting some new equipment and we go from toes to head to talk about all the equipment you use when on the ice. From shoes to brooms to headwear and everything in between, we discuss the things to look for when buying equipment and when you should look to replace what you have.For more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com

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