Inside Curling with Kevin Martin & Warren Hansen

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Curling Hall of Famers Kevin Martin and Warren Hansen talk everything curling with host Jim Jerome. No show brings you more expertise, insight, and knowledge about curling’s past, present and future. read less

The Champs Are Here! ft. Silvana Tirinzoni & Alina Pätz
Today
The Champs Are Here! ft. Silvana Tirinzoni & Alina Pätz
The guys talk to Silvana Tirinzoni and Alina Pätz from team Switzerland, fresh off their win at the Women’s World Championships (2:45). Jim asks about how their win was celebrated by their home country (3:30). They tell Jim that they never get sick of being around the game and they have plans to come directly over to watch the Mens Championship in Ottawa (4:15) and they talk about how they each got into curling (5:00). Kevin asks about the new Swiss team members and admits that he didn’t think it could possibly go this well (7:15). Warren asks about a specific play in the 8th end of the finals against Norway (11:10). They comment on the ice and stone conditions (12:05) and sanding the stones mid event (13:30). Jim asks about their practice routines and what they would suggest for young people getting in to curling (14:55). Jim wonders what they do to relax (18:40)  After the break, Kevin comments on the how amazing work ethic and knowledge of Silvana combined with Alina’s ‘ice cold veins’ are what lead to this incredible success (20:51). The guys answer an email from ‘Greg’, who has a question about the different types of sweeping, carving, knifing etc (24:45). Kevin talks about the strength that sweepers possess now, to the point of breaking brooms (29:30) and then gives us a recap of the Women’s Worlds (31:00).Finally, Warren updates all the curling action that’s been going on, starting with Jones and Gallant winning the Mixed Doubles (35:50), the Canadian Wheelchair Championships in Moose Jaw (39:40), and the Canadian Jr Championships that are underway in Quebec (40:35). Kevin gives a preview of the upcoming World Men’s Championships (43:00). The guys discuss the issues that arose with the broadcast of the Women’s Worlds and what could be done to improve that (48:00).
Way Inside! ft. Jill Officer
6d ago
Way Inside! ft. Jill Officer
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.
The Brotherly Brier ft. E.J. Harnden
15-03-2023
The Brotherly Brier ft. E.J. Harnden
The guys chat with two-time Brier champion E.J. Harnden, fresh of his win in London (2:00). They chat with E.J. about what makes Brad Gushue so special (8:00), playing against his brother in the final, attention to detail in Team Gushue practices, his thoughts on sanding stones mid-event, rise in quality and the parity that’s coming to curling all over the world, and E.J. gives his thoughts on shortening to 8 ends and playoff format at the Brier.Is 40 old in curling now? Warren doesn’t think so… (23:50) A question from the mailbag about people getting tired of being overexposed to the top teams? (25:45) The guys give their thoughts on the Brier, discuss the World Wheelchair championships in Richmond (35:10), Kerri Einarson heading to the Women’s World Championships (37:55) and Warren comments on the (slightly) better rules at the Women’s Worlds (40:10).The guys talk about their Brier picks (42:50), Jim talks about Warren’s parties in the patch (49:00) and tries to call on people to lobby for shortening curling games and events (49:45).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.comThe 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.
Way Inside! ft. John Shuster
09-03-2023
Way Inside! ft. John Shuster
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 curlingHow he ‘threw together’ a team to win the Junior nationalsWinning Olympic bronze early in his men's career but realizing that he had bigger dreamsMaking the jump from lead to skipHis very vocal style of calling the gameGetting benched at the 2010 Olympics and how he dealt with the subsequent onslaught on social mediaHis favourite foodHe ranks his former teammate's style choicesThe benefits of bringing on a sports psychologist to get ready for the OlympicsThey 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.
Off and Running at the Brier ft Mike Harris
08-03-2023
Off and Running at the Brier ft Mike Harris
Jim opens the show with a moose call (0:20). Kevin gives an update on the Brier results so far (2:40), and Warren gives some stats on the excellent shooting percentages of the top teams (4:10). The World Juniors finished up in Germany - Warren fills us in on the results, including some very big surprises (4:45) and they re-visit some issues with the current Canadian Junior system. The newest inductees to the Curling Hall of Fame were announced (8:10). The World Wheelchair Championships are taking place in Richmond, BC, and Kevin talks about the results so far (10:25). The guys talk about the changes surrounding team names, and where things may be headed (12:25) and they respond to an email in regards to ending games before all the ends have been played (18:00).Mike Harris joins the guys ‘In the House’ to talk about his many roles in curling (24:35). Kevin and Mike talk about the different players on his team (28:00), their results so far, and what is to come for them at the Brier (29:35). Warren asks Mike about the ice conditions at the Brier (31:30) and also what he thinks about the playoff system they are using (33:30). Mike ‘proud dad’s’ his daughter a bit and shares her recent successes in the U21 and her upcoming trips to nationals (35:15). They return to the conversation about the Junior results to get Mike’s thoughts on how the system may be improved (37:00). 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.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe 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.
Scotties Recap ft. Kerri Einarson
02-03-2023
Scotties Recap ft. Kerri Einarson
What’s happening around the curling world? The guys discuss the Scotties, particularly team Einarson’s front end (3:30) and how the No Tick rule affected things. Warren talks about how the Scotties and Brier have changed since he played in the 1970s (12:05) and updates us on how their Scotties predictions worked out (13:00) The World Jr’s took place in Germany and you may be surprised by the results of Team Canada on both the Men’s and Women’s sides (14:10). They make their predictions for the Brier (27:30), Kevin tells us the time John Morris got hit by a car and played the Brier with a massive concussion (30:30) and the time he won the Brier with a broken hand from a bar fight!In Hot Rock Topics, the guys discuss the benefits and issues of the digital ‘hogline handles’ and what we should do moving forward (33:15). In the Mailbag, a listener brings up the lack of interactive activities for kids the Scotties (41:00).They then chat with 4-time Scotties champion, Kerri Einarson about her recent record-breaking 4-peat (46:30), raising the level of competition at the tournament (61:00), when she realized she could live out her curling dream (62:30) and what she and her team do to keep themselves in top physical and mental condition (63:30). Finally, Kerri calls out warren for doubting her!!!!(66:00).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. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe 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.
Curling Day in Canada
25-02-2023
Curling Day in Canada
The boys get together late on Friday night to talk about what’s been happening at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops. Warren tries to explain the incredibly complicated structure at the Scotties this year (3:15) and recaps how they’ve arrived at the final 4. They also talk about a couple of surprises who didn’t make the final 4 (9:15), Warren and Kevin offer some thoughts on how things could be simplified, while still keeping it fair for everyone and also more efficient for television and other broadcasting (12:35). The boys are excited to see Black putting up such an impressive tournament admit that they may be secretly rooting for her (15:00).The guys review the results of their predictions so far (17:15). A lot of people online have been saying that the attendance looked a little slim on tv, Warren compares the usual Scotties attendance vs this year and offers an explanation of the numbers (19:15) and he talks about why fewer people are travelling out of province to the events (22:30). Curling Day in Canada is Today!!! The Central celebration is being held in Banff, but curling clubs will be offering special events across the country (25:20). They offer their predictions for the finals (26:45)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.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe 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.
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