Off and Running at the Brier ft Mike Harris
The guys are joined by curling commentator Mike Harris to discuss his many different roles in curling, the ice conditions at the Brier, and the playoff system. The guys also discuss the World Juniors, the Curling Hall of Fame, and the World Wheelchair Cha
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Show Notes
Jim opens the show with a moose call (0:20). Kevin gives an update on the Brier results so far (2:40), and Warren gives some stats on the excellent shooting percentages of the top teams (4:10). The World Juniors finished up in Germany - Warren fills us in on the results, including some very big surprises (4:45) and they re-visit some issues with the current Canadian Junior system.
The newest inductees to the Curling Hall of Fame were announced (8:10). The World Wheelchair Championships are taking place in Richmond, BC, and Kevin talks about the results so far (10:25). The guys talk about the changes surrounding team names, and where things may be headed (12:25) and they respond to an email in regards to ending games before all the ends have been played (18:00).
Mike Harris joins the guys ‘In the House’ to talk about his many roles in curling (24:35). Kevin and Mike talk about the different players on his team (28:00), their results so far, and what is to come for them at the Brier (29:35). Warren asks Mike about the ice conditions at the Brier (31:30) and also what he thinks about the playoff system they are using (33:30). Mike ‘proud dad’s’ his daughter a bit and shares her recent successes in the U21 and her upcoming trips to nationals (35:15). They return to the conversation about the Junior results to get Mike’s thoughts on how the system may be improved (37:00).
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