Game of Stones Podcast

Do you play to win the game, or to win the event? This week, Sean and Scott use the Dunstone–Bottcher extra-end controversy to explore what happens when a tournament’s rules reward teams for something other than winning right now. They look at similar dilemmas across sports, the unintended consequences of rule changes, and where strategy meets the spirit of the game.Plus, they discuss Molson’s involvement with the Grand Slams, Nolan Thiessen’s invitation to help shape the future of Canadian curling, and the new European Championships format.Where do you draw the line between smart strategy and playing against the spirit of the game?For more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com

What makes a great place to watch curling? This week, Sean and Scott revisit the arenas they’ve experienced as fans, volunteers and media, from Montreal and Saskatchewan to Ottawa, Kingston, London, Halifax and Las Vegas. They weigh sightlines, seating, atmosphere, downtown locations and one crucial ingredient: how easy it is to get to the Patch.Plus, they compare their favourite venues, share a first-game win to start their own season, and report back on trying the Ice Intel app on the ice.What’s your favourite curling venue, and what makes it special?For more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com

Back in May, the three governing bodies of curling in Ontario merged into a single entity. On this week's episode we catch up with Matt Allen and Laura Forget to hear about how it's going and what (if any) impact there will be on players at both the recreational and competitive levels.You can keep up with Curling Ontario at curlingontario.ca/ and @curlingontario on all the major social media platformsFor more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com

This week, we talk about some of the best ways to improve your technical performance when you hit the ice this fall. We start by looking at The Idiot's Guide to Curling's suggestions for a clean delivery before hearing some real experts on how to strengthen your technical skills. Hear from Heather Nedohin, Reid Carruthers, Colton Lott, and Shannon Kleibrink about how they and their teams practice and get ready for high level events and get their tips on how to get better yourself. Interviews were conducted at the 2025 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials.For more, visit us at GameofStonesPod.com