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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