Scotties Hits and Misses ft. Joan McCusker

Warren wraps up the week that was at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay with Kerri Einarson’s team the class of the field capturing a third straight Canadian women’s championship. Kevin gives a quick update on the mixed doubles in Beijing and why an Italy-Norway final is a big deal for the growth of the game. 

Quiet, please! Our Hot Rock Topics take aim at fan etiquette in the sport when it comes to cheering for particular teams rather than good shots by all. Should event officials enforce rules like golf or tennis? 

Could a proper mixed doubles tour work in Canada? Kevin and Warren discuss what it would take to make it happen in our Mailbag segment. 

Olympic gold medallist and three-time Scotties champion Joan McCusker joins the show to talk about all things women’s curling. Joan shares what goes through an athlete’s mind after a heartbreaking loss, which teams she was intrigued by at the Scotties and why Andrea Crawford’s phone could be ringing off the hook as we enter in a new Olympic quadrennial. She also shares her thoughts on how Canada should proceed moving forward with the format for its national championships, if players should be dedicated to mixed doubles full-time or compete in both disciplines, and how Einarson’s team should prepare for the world women’s championship. 

This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded by Amil Delic, mixed by Andrew Holland, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Production support by Jonathan Brazeau.

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