The Curling Show

Wayne Middaugh, after the last Capital One Grand Slam and just before the Dominion Tankard.

Hammer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:20 +0000

He seems revitalized after replacing Richard Hart at third on Team Howard. We talked to the longtime skip about his new role, the team’s season and the week ahead at Ontario’s Dominion Tankard.

If you’re looking for a way to improve your game, pick up a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris at fittocurl.com or your favourite pro shop.

Jo-Ann Rizzo of Team Sherry Middaugh.

Hammer — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:48:12 +0000

She plays third on the team that had about the best cash spiel season of any rink on the women’s circuit before finding themselves needing the Challenge Round to secure a spot in the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts. But they are in the field at Kenora and a favorite. We talked to Jo-Ann about her team’s season, curling in Ontario and more.

If you’re feeling the effects of the curling season, you really should do yourself a favour and pick up a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris at fittocurl.com or your favourite pro shop.

John Morris talks about the season so far. And we announce the winner of our contest.

Hammer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:49:00 +0000

His team had a disappointing result at the TSN Casino Rama Skins Game but their up-and-down season has also seen them garner the first Canadian Olympic Trials spot. We talked to John about the team’s performance this year, got his thoughts on the 5-Rock Rule and drew the winner of our Lunch-and-Lesson contest. Among other things.

Don’t let those New Year’s resolutions get away from you — buy a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. You can get one at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.

Bruce Rainnie of CBC Sports just before the BDO Canadian Open.

Hammer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:47:53 +0000

Somehow another PEI resident — right after Brett Gallant — snuck onto the show. Bruce Rainnie, the voice of the Capital One Grand Slams, joined me for a conversation about what the 5-Rock Rule might mean at the BDO Canadian Open in Kingston, the CBC coverage of the game and more.

Make good on those New Year’s resolutions — get a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. You can buy it at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.

Brett Gallant after winning the Challenge Casino de Charlevoix.

Hammer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:06:26 +0000

He skipped the team that won the 2009 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior title. Now PEI’s Brett Gallant has skipped his team to their first important win on the World Curling Tour. We talked to him a few days after the victory.

Remember to get the curler on your holiday gift list a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. Buy it at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.

Braeden Moskowy, 2011 DEKALB Superspiel champion.

Hammer — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:23:05 +0000

The 2011 Canadian Junior champion, still with Kirk Muyres at third but now with an all-Kidby front end, had been playing lots but not winning enough until his team ran the table in Morris. I talked to the always Tweeting Braeden a few days after his first win against the grown-ups.

Niklas Edin during the first Capital One Grand Slam of 2011-2012.

Hammer — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:28:25 +0000

I caught up with the skip of the top Swedish men’s team, Niklas Edin, during the recent GP Car & Home World Cup of Curling in Sault Ste. Marie. Not exactly studio-quality audio but you’ll hear Niklas talk about Slam ice, the Swedish program and more.

Get an early start on holiday shopping for your favourite curler with a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. Buy it at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.

Jamie King, 2011 Meyers Norris Penny Charity Classic champion.

Hammer — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:21:56 +0000

After a fairly dismal start to the season, Jamie King skipped his team to a win in Medicine Hat. We caught up the veteran from Edmonton a few days after that victory.

Cathy Overton-Clapham after winning the Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic.

Hammer — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:17:08 +0000

All right, someone really needs to realize that curling events need shorter names. Nevertheless, it was a big win for Cathy O’s new rink and I had a conversation with her a few days after she beat Team Kleibrink — with Amy Nixon at skip — in the final.

Remember that if you want to feel better on the ice, sweep more effectively and make a few more shots, you need Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. Buy it at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.

Chris Gardner, skip of the 2011 StuSells Toronto Tankard champs.

Hammer — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:11:27 +0000

There were big events all over the map last weekend but in a field that featured Howard, Gushue and Epping, it was Chris Gardner’s rink that captured the StuSells Toronto Tankard at the High Park Club. Ergo, I invited Chris onto the podcast.

If you’re feeling the demands of the sport already, you definitely need Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris. Buy it at fittocurl.com and at your favourite pro shop.