There was no shortage of controversy for U.S. curling when it cames to the recent Olympics, stemming from sub-par records for the American teams, lineup changes and extensive media coverage. As he drove to Kalamazoo for this week’s U.S. Nationals, I talked to USCA Chief Operating Officer Rick Patzke about the events and articles of the last month and the changes he sees coming in U.S. curling.

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The guy who covers curling and golf — how great is that combination? — was on the phone for a conversation from Vancouver. Bob gives us his usual terrific insights on the event, the teams and the atmosphere.

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I know it seems as though the entire curling world is focused on the Olympics but before the play got underway in Vancouver I wanted to talk to the last rock thrower on the team that came oh-so-close to capturing the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts title. Erin Carmody talked about the week in the Soo, the final game and her team. And my apologies to the McPhee sisters — somehow I forgot to mention them when I was discussing the top women’s teams from the Island.

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He was part of the team that most would consider the greatest of the 1990’s — Russ Howard, Glenn Howard, Wayne Middaugh and Peter — but he’s also skipped the Ontario team in the 2000 Brier, been runner-up in that province the last two seasons and led his team to a record of 17-3 on the Ontario Curling Tour this year. Among other things, we talked about his veteran team’s limited schedule, his years with Russ Howard and his relatively short stint playing with Wayne Middaugh again a couple of years ago.

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He was there in 2006 playing lead for Pete Fenson when the U.S. beat Great Britain’s David Murdoch in the bronze medal game. He’ll be back in 2010 skipping the U.S. team in Vancouver. I talked to John as he sat in the stands at the MTS Centre watching the action at the third Capital One Grand Slam of the season, the BDO Classic Canadian Open.

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According to Todd Saelhof of The Calgary Sun and just about every other observer, they were in the group of the teams that were, “…rounding out the field.” While nobody expected this young team to finish on top, they beat, among others, Shannon Kleibrink, Cathy King and Crystal Webster to make it happen. This 22-year-old skip is the latest young player to emerge from a very tough province.

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He’s been a part of CBC broadcasts of curling since 2003 and now calls the action for the Capital One Grand Slam series. Among other things, Bruce talks about his introduction to the game, stepping into his current role after the passing of the legendary Don Wittman and the differences between CBC and TSN coverage.

Bruce’s is also married to accomplished musician Kendra MacGillvray. I will get to work on a Kendra MacGillvray/Black Pudding mash-up post-haste.

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A few days before Christmas and a short while after Team Martin won the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, I had a conversation with lead Ben Hebert. We discuss everything from the preparations for Vancouver to the dumping accusations in Edmonton.

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The very first guest on this podcast — way back in 2005 — grabbed just about the last spot into Canada’s Olympic Trials during the Pre-Trials in Prince George. But while they came through the “C” nobody in Edmonton will be taking this veteran lineup lightly. Wayne joined us for a conversation about his team, their chances at the Roar and more.

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The skip of the young team that got the last spot at the Pre-Trials in Prince George and turned it into a spot at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings joined us for a conversation about their successful week and what lies ahead. This is Jason’s second time on the podcast and, as you might expect if you’ve seen him curl, he brings refreshing honesty and has great knowledge of the game.

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The second on one of the four women’s teams that has already qualified for the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings talked to us during a week when 12 other teams were trying to get to Edmonton by qualifying in Prince George. Sherri discussed her team’s recent win in Saskatoon, playing in the Three Nations Cup and offers a few thoughts on the Road to the Roar.

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A few days after Team Howard finished on top at the first Capital One Grand Slam of the season, we talked to Third Richard Hart about the event, the season so far and the impossibility of throwing the rock like Glenn Howard.

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Win the best-of-seven series that determines the Swiss Olympic side on October 14th. Travel to Toronto to compete in the Grey Power World Cup of Curling on October 19th. Block out rest of season for Olympic preparation. It’s been a busy few days for Simon Struebin but he still found time — even if it mean delaying a fondue dinner with family — for a conversation with The Curling Show.

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Do you have your copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game yet? Find out more at fittocurl.com. And if you’re going to be at the Grey Power World Cup of Curling, you can purchase a book at the Goldline booth and you’ll even have a chance to get it autographed — author John Morris will be signing copies at least once during the event.

It’s the first time I’ve recorded an interview with two curlers at once. Since it was two guys who usually aren’t at a loss for words, there was plenty of material. Ryan and Jamie talk about Team Gushue’s fast start, the upcoming season, what it’s like to compete when your team is based in Newfoundland and more.

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And what’s that? You don’t have a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by John Morris with, ahem, Dean Gemmell? What are you waiting for? Avoid the holiday rush and get over to fittocurl.com.

He’s a good bet to win any event he leads a team into and he’s the perennial favorite to represent Manitoba at the Tim Horton’s Brier. He’s Jeff Stoughton and he joined us for a conversation as the curling season starts to unfold.

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Ending a summer hiatus, we’re back with an interview with John Morris to start the season. And as I admit in the introduction, it’s a bit self-promotional since we discuss the book, Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game, that I helped write. But that’s not all we talk about — there’s plenty of dialogue about the season ahead and the way John and his teammates have prepared for it.

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The 1998 Olympic Silver Medalist who moved to the media bench offers his take on the past curling season and the importance of this upcoming Olympic year. Lots of good thoughts for people who follow the game and try to build it at the club level.

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He’s spent a lot of time chasing dreams on ice — he tells us he started curling when he was 10. So it was nice to see Eugene Hritzuk get a big win last May — that’s right, May — at the World Senior Men’s Curling Championship in Dunedin, New Zealand. That’s a long way for curling to take a guy from Saskatchewan. In this interview, you’ll also hear Eugene reveal for the first time what really happened on his last rock — remember that Pat Ryan had the hammer — in the 1988 Brier final.

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Part Two of our interview with Dan Rafael features a discussion of World University Games eligibility, team practices, the role of the coach during time-outs and more.

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This is Part One of a two-part interview with Dan Rafael, the Canadian who has coached men’s and women’s teams from China since 2007. We discuss his role, the concern among some that Canadians should not coach international sides and more.

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We talked to Greg shortly after he took the job two seasons ago and we caught up with him again last week. Our conversation covered the Tim Horton’s Brier format, the 8 ends vs. 10 ends debate, the WCF-CCA relationship, Canada’s record at world events in 2009 and, yes, more.

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Who thought that, after three years, the last direct entry in the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials would come down to one game, one end and one shot? A day after Team Ferbey won their first Capital One Grand Slam in the last two years — and grabbed that last spot — we talked to Scott Pfeifer.

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The team that will represent the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver is in Moncton this week for the Ford World Men’s Championships. Lead John Benton joined us following the rink’s game against Finland to talk about the experience so far.

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He won a world Junior title while playing for James Dryburgh, skipped his team to a World title in 2006 and was the runner-up in 2008. And it’s already established that he’ll lead Great Britain at the Olympics. We talked to this full-time curler about the Scottish selection process, his training and more.

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He’s intense on the ice and a great supporter of curling and this podcast when he’s off it. I talked to Brent last Sunday night — both of us were also watching the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts — as he counted the days until Calgary.

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They’ve been playing at the highest levels of the game but with Team Pat Simmons winning four straight Saskatchewan titles, Joel and his team weren’t able to earn that trip to the Tim Horton’s Brier. Until this year, that is.

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A lot of leads in curling are known for quietly going about their business. Ben, not so much. He was on the phone as Team Martin prepares for the 2009 Tim Horton’s Brier in Calgary.

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She and her team put a lot into the game and it’s paid off recently — they’ll be curling in Victoria at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts after capturing the Alberta title.

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She skips the Thunder Bay team that has won the women’s crown in Ontario three out of the last four years. Krista is refreshingly candid about being distracted by the CTRS race, the Battle of the Sexes debate and more.

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The Ferbey Four started 2009 by winning a pile of money at the TSN Casino-Rama Skins but had some tough extra-end losses at the third Capital One Grand Slam of the season, the BDO Classic Canadian Open. We talked to last-rock thrower David Nedohin a few hours before the team’s final game in the event.

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A few days after his team left the TSN Casino-Rama Skins with a lot less money than they would have liked, we talked to John Morris. John was his usual candid self and discussed the Skins, the Continental Cup, last season, the team’s play this season and more.

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In Year Two of playing with Wayne Middaugh, Jon’s team finally closed the deal at a major event, winning The National, the second leg of the Capital One Grand Slam.

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He’s one of the more animated players in the game and one of the hardest throwers on Tour. His team, with Daley Peters replacing Reid Carruthers at skip this year, has struggled this season but he remains an athlete I think we’ll see more of in the future.

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His team was the runner-up at the recent Asham World Curling Tour event in Charlevoix, Quebec, and he’s Part Two of this week’s focus on the men’s competitive scene in Ontario. One of the game’s great storytellers, Pete is typically candid in this interview.

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Part One of this week’s focus on men’s competitive curling in Ontario, Dale’s team has climbed to #8 in the 2008-2009 CTRS points race. That might surprise some people but certainly not anyone who has seen this team play.

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Working from Calgary, Paul leads the coaching efforts of many of Canada’s top young teams. We talked to him about everything from the 2010 Winter Games to practice strategies.

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A day before the start of the first Capital One Grand Slam of the year, we talked to the skip of the team that started the season with four straight wins on the Asham World Curling Tour.

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We scheduled an interview with Amy after Team Kleibrink won three Tour events to open the season but actually spoke to her a few days after they went 1-3 at the Casinos of Winnipeg Classic, the second women’s Capital One Grand Slam of the season. That’s curling.

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After a few years playing as the Super Spare and guiding his own teams, Kevin Park is now curling out of Manitoba in the Team Stoughton lineup.

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We talked to Bob after his team started the season with a win and just a few days before they headed to New Westminster for the PriceWaterhouse Coopers West Coast Curling Classic.

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With Nancy Delahunt and Kim Kelly retired, Mary-Anne Arsenault and Laine Peters have some new teammates this year.

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On the opening weekend of the Asham World Curling Tour in North America, a somewhat surprising winner emerged in Edmonton. In this interview, we talk to Ted Appelman, skip of the team that captured the title at the Saville Center.

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Just a few days before he headed to Brockville to curl with his new team in the season-opening AMJ Campbell Van Lines Shorty Jenkins Classic, we had a conversation with Don Walchuk.

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The efforts of Gerry and his CurlingZone colleague Dallas Bittle have been instrumental to establishing a web presence for our sport and moving statistics beyond mere shooting percentages. Gerry has also been the driving force behind the Ontario Curling Tour and is passionate about developing all levels of the game.

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Chris Schille, back full-time in Alberta with a new rink, spoke to us following a late August practice at the Saville Center in Edmonton.

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It’s a conversation with a curling official who’s helping to shape the game around the world. We talked to Les a couple of weeks ago, looking back on last season and discussing what lies ahead for the greatest sport on earth.

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Among other things, that is. He’s also been named one of the 25 most influential people in Canadian golf and his Globe column is some of the rare space that the major newspapers devote to musings about curling. If you read his blog entries — whether they’re about golf orcurling — you know Bob has plenty of thoughtful, unvarnished opinions.

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It’s our annual early summer roundup with the former Olympian and the current curling media maven. It’s a lengthy conversation so pack a full cooler if you’re bringing your iPod out on the deck.

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I talked to Amber shortly after her team captured the Tylenol Players Championship, the last leg of this year’s Capital One Grand Slam series. In fact, we spoke way back on April 25th, right about the same time that teams were imploding in Manitoba. That’s why it’s being posted a bit later than normal.

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In this interview, we talk to the man behind the Stoughton Effect. It seems one new face in Jeff’s lineup has helped spark changes throughout the province.

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Just over a year after we talked to Jamie following his dismissal from Team Gushue, we discussed his return.

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It’s a sure sign of Spring when news of team shuffles and dismissals is abundant. The first rumor to become reality was Ryan Fry joining Team Gushue as Chris Schille decides to return to Wild Rose country. We caught up with Ryan to talk about it.

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A few days after talking to Marc Kennedy during his team’s run to the men’s World Championship, we caught up with Jennifer Jones. Among other things, we discussed her series of must-make shots in Regina and Vernon, international teams with coaches from Canada and her ups-and-downs with Canadian curling fans.

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On Tuesday, shortly after Team Canada’s extra-end win over Norway at the Men’s World Curling Championship, we got Marc Kennedy on the phone. He talked about the team’s performance so far, shares his thoughts on Canadian coaching of teams from other countries and handles The Runback deftly.

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Now that the Tim Horton’s Brier post-mortems are winding down, I thought it would be a good time to post my interview with the executive now at the helm of the Capital One Grand Slam series. We discuss a wide range of topics, including venues for next season and eight-end games.

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Sure, you can hear and read loads from the skips and the all-star players but only on this podcast can you listen to the Fifth Men ramble on right before their two-shot competition. Let’s just say this edition is only for those truly addicted to curling.

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With so much curling available online and on Canadian television at this time of year, I thought it would be a good idea to check in with one of the game’s most astute observers.

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The U.S. Nationals are underway this week in Hibbing, Minnesota, so we’re putting the spotlight on two skips in the event. Here’s a four-time U.S. Champion who is #17 on the Asham World Curling Tour Money List and the top seed at the Nationals.

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The U.S. Nationals are underway this week in Hibbing, Minnesota, so we’re putting the spotlight on two skips in the event. First, Todd Birr, who captured the title last year and was the only team to beat Glenn Howard at the Ford Worlds in Edmonton.

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The skip of the Manitoba junior women’s team that will be representing Canada at the World Juniors in Sweden joined us for a conversation a few days after the biggest win of her young career.

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Nolan Thiessen of Team Kevin Koe was on the phone to discuss second-place finishes, the upcoming Alberta provincial championship and those great vintage uniforms the rink wore in the last Capital One Grand Slam.

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We talked to Sherry a couple of days after she returned from beautiful Espanola, where her team captured the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts title and earned the right to represent the province at the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship.

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Randy Ferbey was back on the podcast to talk about everything from his injured Achilles to the acting chops of Colleen Jones and Glenn Howard.

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The long-time third of Team Simmons joined us about ten days before the Capital One Grand Slam in Saskatoon — his hometown — to discuss trying to break into the Top Five, the Saskatchewan playdowns and the changes at front end this rink has seen over the last couple of years. Among other things, of course.

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A young player who’s seemed poised for success for some time might be breaking through after his team enjoyed great success in December and early January. We talked to him shortly after he qualified for the Safeway-sponsored Manitoba provincials by winning the MCT Championship.

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After his runner-up finish at the Casino-Rama Skins and before his escape through the “B” side in his zone playdown, Wayne Middaugh made time for The Curling Show. We talked about the return of one of curling’s most popular events, his appearance with the other three Skins skips on Off the Record with Michael Landsberg and more.

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Imagine winning a national championship and then being forced to reduce your team by half to compete for a World Championship. That’s where Dean Ross finds himself after winning the Canadian Mixed Championship.

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Oh sure, he won two world junior championships with John Morris and captured a world title with Glenn Howard last year, but this is Brent Laing’s first time on The Curling Show. I’m sure he now feels one step closer to accomplishing everything he’s wanted to do in his curling career.

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The long-time lead on Team Stoughton was on the phone to talk about the team’s recent win at the Best Western Wayside Inn Curling Classic. And, of course, I had to ask him about the troubles that followed him out of the locker room in Brooks. We also take a look back at the 2007 Brier and, as an added bonus, you’ll hear his take on Pat McCallum in The Runback.

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Nearly two years since her last appearance on The Curling Show — right before the 2006 Winter Games — Amy Nixon of Team Kleibrink was back to talk about her life in the sport since that time.

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We talked to the he skip of the junior women’s team that ran through a very tough field of top rinks in London at the Southwestern Ontario Women’s Charity Classic. One part of the conversation: why can’t junior teams in Canada play down in for the men’s and women’s titles? Interestingly, and hopefully there’s not a Curling Show jinx, Rachel’s team struggled just a few days after this interview against some of the top junior women’s teams at the OVCA Junior Superspiel.

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After a start that was sluggish by the standards of Team Martin, we talked to John Morris the week after they beat Team Ferbey to win the Flint Energy Curling Classic. John talked about their season so far, their success last year and events at the 2007 Tim Horton’s Brier.

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After their Asham World Curling Tour win against a strong field at the Don Bartlett Classic in Gander, Newfoundland, I wanted to check in with Team Shawn Adams. Turns out they would only talk to me through their attorney — lead Kelly Mittelstadt. An Alberta junior champion in 1994 before moving to Halifax, Kelly has great insight into curling in both Western and Eastern Canada.

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After a vote on CurlingZone, we had our People’s Choice selection for a guest on The Curling Show. Pat McCallum, man of many opinions and teams, was the winner. Whatever you think of PattyMac, you’ll want to hear what he has to say, including his admission that he made a serious mistake when he underestimated the talents of Dave Nedohin.

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From Hackner’s miracle double in 1985 to the development of the Asham World Curling Tour, Ian Tetley has had a good look at much that has occurred in the game. We talked to Ian about playing with three renowned skips, sharing his opinions on strategy while playing second and what’s been both good and bad about Olympic curling.

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We’d planned to talk to Arnold some time ago but ended up on the phone with him the day after he decided to stop running the spiel in Winnipeg that usually bears the Asham name. We talked to him about that decision, the challenges of the equipment business and a whole lot more. It’s an interesting conversation with someone who has lived and breathed curling for countless years and was one of the earliest proponents of the World Curling Tour.

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One of the game’s true characters — and innovators — joined us for a conversation over the summer. With the AMJ Van Lines Shorty Jenkins Classic underway this weekend, it seemed like an appropriate time to post the interview. Listen and you’ll thank Shorty every time you play on 24 second ice with matched rocks.

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He’s taking over a tough job at a tough time. But he’s already made one good decision — reaching out to the committed curlers who listen to this podcast. I talked to Greg about his sports background, his approach to communication and his early thoughts on convincing more Canadians to try the game.

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With the curling season getting underway, we decided to check in with one of the more candid competitors on the Asham World Curling Tour. Jeff talked about last season with his new team, events at the 2007 Tim Horton’s Brier and even the high-five routine that his team breaks out after wins.

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With the curling season about to get underway, we wrapped up our slower summer schedule with a conversation with Bob Labonte. In 1972, Bob was at the center of the most bizarre finish in the history of the World Curling Championship. If you want to look back at the events in question, the CBC has it in the archives here. Sweet intro music and a young Don Chevrier narrating.

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With a new formula for points on the Asham World Curling Tour Order of Merit and a few other issues kicking around in our sport this summer, we decided to catch up with a guy known to have a few opinions on these matters. Scott Pfeifer gives his thoughts on everything from the allocation of points by position to the possibility of Randy Ferbey sweeping a stone in Mixed Doubles at the Continental Cup. I apologize for the static on the line during the first part of the interview — the summer heat seemed to be a problem for my phone line.

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After a break to enjoy the summer, we’re back with a conversation with two-time Canadian Champion, 1986 World Champion and current Athlete Development Director of the United States Curling Assocation, Ed Lukowich. We looked back on Ed’s competitive career and discussed his role with the USCA. And you won’t want to miss the very end of this interview — you might be a bit surprised to hear Ed’s feelings about some of the events that took place during that 1986 World Championship.

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With her off-season announcement that she would be playing with a cross-country lineup, we decided to check in with Colleen Jones. The Queen of Hearts talks about the new rink, how it came together, this past season and the breakup of the team that won five Canadian titles.

There must be something about summer that brings a more languid pace to the show because this is another lengthy podcast. Take it to the beach on your MP3 player — so much better than reading crummy summer fiction.

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A lengthy interview to help you avoid spring yard work, as curling media maven George Karrys got on the phone for our annual look back. We talk about the season that was, the road ahead for the sport (although this interview was recorded a couple of days before the announcement of the early exit of Dave Parkes) and even manage to add to the confusion surrounding Mixed Doubles.

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Eight ends instead of ten, international representation on the Tour, Slam qualification — it’s a lengthy interview but it’s all in there.

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After talking with Brad Gushue on Monday, we were on the phone with Jamie Korab today, getting his take on the events surrounding the team’s recent moves. He doesn’t hold much back.

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Jon just keeps coming up with reasons to make himself a good interview choice. This time, it was a chance to discuss his return to the game with Wayne Middaugh. As part of a five-man rotation, he’ll pass on provincial playdowns and play Asham World Curling Tour events with the goal of qualifying for the next Canadian Olympic Trials.

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One week after the surprising news that Jamie Korab would no longer be a part of the team, we talked to Brad Gushue. Brad tells us when the decision was made, the reasons behind it and the public reaction. I also asked him if players are going to need contracts in the future.

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Hear from a guy who has had, to say the least, an interesting season. Just a few days after a runner-up finish in The National, Blake discusses everything from battling Martin and Ferbey on a regular basis to that very difficult loss in the Alberta provincial final.

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With the women’s worlds in Asia for the first time ever, we talked to Hiro Saito of the World Curling Federation as games were underway in Aomori. Hiro has been a major proponent of curling in Japan — we discussed the growth and popularity of the game in his country, the plans to increase the number of facilities and, since he’s on the WCF board, we also asked him for the details on Mixed Doubles.

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A few days after his team captured the Canadian championship, we talked to Richard Hart of Team Howard/Ontario/Canada. Rich weighed in on a range of topics, including the troubles with the ice and rocks in Hamilton, their choice for an alternate at the World’s and two shots in the final game — Brad Gushue’s last in the seventh end and Glenn Howard’s last in the ninth end.

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Who the @#$*! is Steve Bice, you ask? Well, he’s going to the 2007 Tim Horton’s Brier as the Alternate for Team Glenn Howard. Plucked from the Spare Pool for the final game in the TSC Stores Ontario Tankard final, Steve has gone from spectator to a job in Hamilton that the average curler would love to have. Hear from Steve about how it happened, how the game went and how he handled the post-game celebration.

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The week after he captured his second straight Canadian junior title, we talked to Charley Thomas about his recent victory, his plans for next season and his approach to the game. Charley is the first junior curler to join us on The Curling Show.

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With his new book about to be released, we called Russ Howard to cover a few of the topics found within its 282 pages. We also discuss his recent loss in the New Brunswick provincial men’s final and the fact that he was never asked to fill in on Team Gushue this year.

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I’m sure she’s happier about returning to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts but this is also the second time Cheryl has been on The Curling Show. We talked to her a few days after her team’s big win in the Alberta Provincial Final.

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Just a few days after Team Martin captured the BDO Classic Canadian Open, we caught up with lead Ben Hebert. Ben talks about the experience of playing with Kevin Martin, discusses the rivalry with the Ferbey Four and explains a bit more about how this team came together.

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It was another call to Winnipeg but this time we were talking to Pat Simmons, one of Saskatchewan’s best. During a break at the Asham World Curling Tour’s BDO Classic Canadian Open, Pat talks about the team’s ever-changing front end, gives his thoughts on eight end games and discusses the state of the game in Saskatchewan. Make it to the end of the interview to hear my thoughts on curling’s latest cresting flap.

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The curling world seems to revolve around Winnipeg for the next two weeks, with the MCA Bonspiel getting underway and the Asham World Curling Tour making a stop in the city for the BDO Classic Canadian Open. Which meant we decided to talk to Ryan Fry, one of Manitoba’s good young players and Jeff Stoughton’s new Third. Ryan talks about deciding to play with Jeff, the young team he played with in the past and the team’s 2006-2007 season.

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We called Cathy King this week to get her thoughts on her team’s season so far, Dana Allerton’s pink slip and whether Lori Olson should throw skip rocks. Among other things, of course. One thing we didn’t talk about was how she was feeling — we didn’t realize at the time of the interview that she was pretty sore after a recent face plant on the ice.

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Following a holiday break, we’re back with John Base, the skip of one of the more surprising teams this season. John discusses the impact of a limited schedule, the decision to play in the BDO Classic Canadian Open (I really think the “Classic” part of this event name needs to go away) instead of the Ontario Challenge Round, and the chemistry of this new lineup.

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