Show notes
The guys chat with two-time Brier champion E.J. Harnden, fresh of his win in London (2:00). They chat with E.J. about what makes Brad Gushue so special (8:00), playing against his brother in the final, attention to detail in Team Gushue practices, his thoughts on sanding stones mid-event, rise in quality and the parity that’s coming to curling all over the world, and E.J. gives his thoughts on shortening to 8 ends and playoff format at the Brier.Is 40 old in curling now? Warren doesn’t think so… (23:50) A question from the mailbag about people getting tired of being overexposed to the top teams? (25:45) The guys give their thoughts on the Brier, discuss the World Wheelchair championships in Richmond (35:10), Kerri Einarson heading to the Women’s World Championships (37:55) and Warren comments on the (slightly) better rules at the Women’s Worlds (40:10).The guys talk about their Brier picks (42:50), Jim talks about Warren’s parties in the patch (49:00) and tries to call on people to lobby for shortening curling games and events (49:45).This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social media support was provided by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.