Topics: Jonathan’s trip to Italy, Ryan’s trip to Durham, a big win for a U.S.-based curling team at the Players’ Championship, our idea for a curling version of the Davis Cup, whether there’s a “high performance bubble” looming, curling equipment that beginners actually need, Carhartt as high fashion and eating poutine at Disney World.
Music
Tournament of Hearts by The Weakerthans: https://open.spotify.com/track/1pkH2oFavgoVpxmXO9ylze
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Jonathan gives us a review of his trip to the 2018 World Men’s Curling Championship in Las Vegas. Read Jonathan’s blog about his trip here: https://www.jonathanhavercroft.com/curling/2018/4/12/what-happened-in-vegas
Music
Tournament of Hearts by The Weakerthans: https://open.spotify.com/track/1pkH2oFavgoVpxmXO9ylze
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Topics include ice conditions & U.S. TV coverage for Men’s Worlds in Vegas, the importance of broomstacking, social media tips for curling clubs and how to incorporate & retain new members after the Olympic rush.
Links
Jonathan’s New Members Blog Post: https://www.jonathanhavercroft.com/curling/2018/4/2/how-to-integrate-and-retain-new-members
Music
Tournament of Hearts by The Weakerthans: https://open.spotify.com/track/1pkH2oFavgoVpxmXO9ylze
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We talk Women’s and Men’s Worlds and Jonathan’s upcoming trip to Las Vegas. We also go over how to teach a beginner league and how to improve your release. The bad news is Ryan’s audio is trash, but the good news is it was Jonathan’s fault and it shouldn’t be an issue going forward.
Links
Jonathan’s Positive Release Blog Post: https://www.jonathanhavercroft.com/blog/curling-throwing-a-positive-release
Music
Tournament of Hearts by The Weakerthans: https://open.spotify.com/track/1pkH2oFavgoVpxmXO9ylze
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The inaugural show discusses John Shuster’s Olympic gold that inspired the podcast and how we can help grow the game at the grassroots level. Plus we play a rousing game of “Are They Older than Jamie Koe.”
Music
Tournament of Hearts by The Weakerthans: https://open.spotify.com/track/1pkH2oFavgoVpxmXO9ylze
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