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2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMary Masters Curling(The Front Ender’s Union approves) On an episode which discusses the final Grand Slam event of the season—The Masters—it’s another Masters championship that has the Girls’ attention. That’s right … episode 8 of season 9 begins with yet another story of curling victory on the ice, this time for G2! Mary takes us through her all-star squad’s victory while Lori tells us of her latest trials in the mixed doubles discipline. Next up is the aforementioned Slam event, and all the various storylin...2023-12-1953 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastThat Curling RizzLori and Mary return with episode 7 of season 9. In this instalment, the 2 Girls discuss “lean” curling topics, the Canadian Seniors, Tour events and results, a look ahead to Canadian provincial championships, Emma going exclusive, Mary’s Masters and the Team Carruthers lineup change. Plus “Word of the Year”! Enjoy the episode and stay safe!2023-12-121h 28

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCurlers Speak Out About SlamsLori and Mary are back with episode 6 of season 9 and a smorgasbord of curling talk. First up is a recent catch-up chat with Lori running into some Newfoundland curling stars in Ontario, and Mary revealing the new Super Team she is a member of. She’s more than a member, actually; she’s throwing skip stones! Event discussion then takes place with the weekend’s European Championships and the Canadian Curling Club Championships, followed by fresh news that a new USA vs Canada “North American” championship has been created for recreational curlers!...2023-11-281h 05

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMen Of Curling Unboxed!Men of Curling Unboxed! OMGOMGOMG. The 2 Girls and a Game Curling Podcast is back and … it’s juicy. Lori and G3—Daryell Nowlan!—start with an update on Daryell’s coaching and playing situation, which is followed by Headline News items. This includes a segment on the new Player’s Tour cashspiel hosted in Lori’s town. Then, it’s the annual early Halloween treat as Lori and Mary unbox the brand new 2024 Men of Curling Fundraising Calendar, and rant and rave about what’s inside. (Pro tip: watch your vo...2023-10-191h 10

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2023 Season FinaleIt’s time for the grand finale of a wild curling season! In their latest podcast episode, Lori, Mary and G3 Daryell Nowlan gather for a riotous look at the last few weeks of the rapidly concluding 2023 curling season. Episode 19 of season 8 begins with some Ontario curling madness, as both Mary and Lori finish the season with championship trophies. The panel then disseminates the major event format and qualification announcements made by Curling Canada, affecting championships, Olympic Trials qualifying, athlete residency rules and more. Then it’s on to storylines surrounding the...2023-04-271h 13

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastHappy New Year 2023!The Girls are back, and after some initial catching up, Lori and Mary are off into the 2023 world of curling podcasts. First up is a retrospective look at some of the biggest curling stories of 2022. We agree with Lori when she is shocked to realize the Beijing Olympics were held just a few months ago—it does feel like many years ago! Then comes a look at current curling stories and discussion topics, including the results from a recent 2 Girls and a Game online poll. The 2 Girls concl...2023-01-0659 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWe're Off To Mount EverestIn the 7th Episode (8th Season) Lori and Mary share their excitement about the upcoming Senior Canadian Championships and who will be joining them as coach. The girls discuss the Everest Canadian Club Nationals: Team Ontario and Team NB winning gold, celebrity commentators and ice conditions and venue. Lori and Mary chat about the Euros and how exciting it was to have a new champion in Team Denmark, Madeleine Dupont. Red Deer results are briefly discussed, along with a surprising post on social media. Lori and Mary have breaking news while they are recording and discover the Brier will be l...2022-11-291h 11

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMixing It Up!Episode 6 of season 8 begins with Girl 1’s on-ice exploits at the Canadian Mixed curling championship in Prince Albert, Sask. Lori and Mary then run through recent calendar sales—where Mary is seeking a curler from the York CC in Newmarket for an important message!—as well as recent World Curling Tour action, another Twitter spat (this one involving Joanne Courtney and legend Randy Ferbey) and Team Bottcher’s new vlog posting. Pod fans are reminded to check out this file at The Curling News website, where embedded images and video will enhance your podcast experience: htt...2022-11-151h 12

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastInterview with Nik Edin, State of the Curling World, Slam RecapIn the 4th Episode (Season 8)Lori had the pleasure of siting down with Niklas Edin at the Dundas Valley Curling Club. They discuss how Team Edin stays motivated, goals for the future, team dynamics and what teams they feel will challenge them in the next Olympic cycle. Gerry Geurts also joins Lori and Mary to discuss various topics in a State of the Curling World segment. In addition, the girls briefly recap the Boost National Grand Slam and chat about other interesting topics. Please enjoy the episode and stay safe!2022-10-141h 45

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2023 Calendar UnboxingIn the 3rd episode (Season 8) Lori and Mary are unboxing the 2023 Curling Cares Calendar. It's the first time the girls see what month they are and each others photograph! The girls discuss their charities and why they are meaningful to them. Lori's charity is the CNIB - promo code LoriCares and Mary's charity is The Covenant House - promo code is MaryCares. If you want to support both girls please use promo code 2GirlsCare. Other topics on this episode are Mary's lifetime achievement award, Lori's provincial title, Canadian teams social media choices and so much more! Please enjoy the episod...2022-10-061h 00

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastPointsBet InvitationalIn the 2nd Episode (Season ) Lori and Mary break down everything that happened at the inaugural PointsBet Invitational. Did this event make the girls care about curling in September? They discuss the format: 10 ends, no extra ends, draw to the button challenge, time clocks, the million dollar bracket and the bracket busters, new teams and who is showing chemistry early in the quadrennial, and the results. Congratulations to team Jennifer Jones and Team Carruthers on their victories! Lori and Mary also discuss the reactions to the Calendar Girl announcement. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode! 2022-09-261h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastLast Episode of the Olympic Season!In this final episode of Season 7, Lori and Mary chat about The World Mixed Doubles results, Senior World Championships and what the curlers have been up to: Team Tirinzoni's front end stepping back, Vicky Wright stepping back, Canadian curlers getting a day named for them, keys to the city and even a street named in their honour. After that, Joanne Courtney joins in the discussion to fill Lori and Mary in on her very decorated career, the reason she's stepping back from curling, how she balanced nursing and curling, the highs and lows with Team Homan and so much m...2022-05-021h 23

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMen’s Worlds and Curling BurnoutMen’s Worlds and Curling Burnout Lori and Mary are back with episode 27 of season 7 … and things start with Lori’s Covid experience and surprising crossword notoriety. The Girls then delve deep into various curling newsbytes ranging from the men’s worlds in Las Vegas—including Mary’s top 3 picks for the next sexy curling calendar—more team changes, no love for leads, the Canadian Juniors, the 2G Seniors host city, the upcoming 2G commentary at the Ontario STOH, the Kurl 4 Kids charity event and more. Enjoy the episode and stay 2022-04-0649 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWomen’s Worlds Wrap, Oscar WhacksLori and Mary convene for episode 26 of season 7, and as usual there is much to discuss. Not the least of which is that insane Oscars ceremony and Lori’s vanishing taste buds.  In terms of curling talk, the women’s worlds in Prince George, BC must be discussed in depth—and it is. There’s also curling team lineup chatter (a theme that will probably be with us for a while yet), a mixed doubles Player’s Championship out in Leduc, a curler known as Jepping, and so much more. Enjoy the episode and 2022-03-281h 05

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastOpening Weekend at the Brier2 Girls and a Game: 2022 Brier Opening Weekend Glasses are sexy. Believe it. Lori and Mary return with episode 23 of season 7 and, after a brief rehash of Lori’s fun mixed curling weekend, we’re off with the curling chatter. Team lineup changes have been announced, and are discussed, including the popularity of the “adult conversations” phrase. And all hail Eve Muirhead’s glamour girls! Next up is the Brier in Lethbridge. With Mary’s agenda leading the way, The Girls discuss all things men on ice. Followin...2022-03-081h 22

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast3 Peat For Team EinersonThreepeat For Einarson And Olympics … of course. Lori and Mary jump straight into episode 20 of season 7 by discussing Kerri Einarson’s historic win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Then the inevitable Olympic mixed doubles talk, but not before the Girls share their humbling moments … something curlers of all levels must constantly wrestle with. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!2022-02-071h 13

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCountdown to ScottiesLori and Mary kick off episode 18 of season 7 by unwrapping their Purple Peter. We’ll let them explain this to you—visuals are included via our media player! Once the curling talk starts, the topics swing wildly—club leagues reopening soon, the 2023 Brier announcement, last teams for the worlds, World Juniors postponed, Beijing test threshold, Marc and Lisa for MD backup ... and more. The more includes pre-Beijing isolation hijinks, social media kudos and, finally, The Girls preview the 2022 Canadian women's championship which starts on Friday. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!2022-01-2658 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMDs, SNL, Sex Toys and MoreEpisode 13 of season 7 is a grab bag of curling stuff, ranging from two Mixed Doubles qualifiers—one in Canada and the other in Holland—plus the Canadian Seniors, John Morris and Australia, and SNL on the EasyToys scandal. And that’s just the beginning. Later on, The Girls discuss STOH puzzles, Manitoba, event cancellations, COVID (of course), the next Slam, Bruce Mouat and Team Shuster aka The Guys Who Get To Do Way Too Much Fun Stuff. Lori and Mary conclude with a few thoughts on their previous episode, which proved to be incredibly popular. ...2021-12-1451 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBottcher Derailed, Easy Toys Curling And MoreIt’s time for episode 12 of season 7, and this week the 2 Girls deal with some off-ice insanity in a calm and rational manner. True story. In fact, Lori and Mary start with actual curling news (!) before diving into all that the past weekend’s mayhem had to offer. If you don’t know what we're talking about, you need to catch up. Right now. Listen and watch in the media player and enjoy an enhanced visual podcast experience. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!2021-12-071h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCanadian Olympic Trials - Part 22 Girls and a Game: 2021 Olympic Trials Part 2 The Girls are back with that tiebreaker and the playoff games from Saskatoon! Episode 11 of season 7 is the second of a two-part series, breaking down Lori and Mary’s trip to the Canadian Olympic Trials in Saskatchewan. The girls start with the epic second women’s tiebreaker, and their epic reactions were recorded live at the time from the arena! Then it’s another on-scene segment with Amy Nixon, the Olympic bronze medallist from 2006 who now serves in a Governors role with Curling C...2021-11-301h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastLori and Mary's "Pre-Trials"In the 9th Episode (Season 7) Lori and Mary chat about the opening weekend at the Olympic Trials: surprises, wacky finishes, who is getting the early breaks and what teams are struggling so far. The girls discuss the early texturing of the rocks and who benefits and who doesn't and is it really needed. Lori and Mary talk about the sudden lineup change on team Dunstone and the importance of the 5th player. The girls take a look at what else is happening in the curling world: European Championships, USA Olympic Trials, World Jr Qualifier and the Guinness World record is br...2021-11-231h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBoost National Results and Canadian Trials PicksIn the 8th Episode (season 7) Lori and Mary discuss their weekend in St Thomas at the senior qualifier with Team Rizzo and coach Lori onboard. Attention turns to the latest Grand Slam: Boost National where the girls look at the results and who performed and didn't preform in the last major competition before the Olympic Trials. Lori and Mary break down their picks for the trials into 3 categories: Playoffs, Middle of the Road and Come Have a Drink with us at the Patch. They also pick who they think will be the ultimate winner. Warning: these are only guesses and p...2021-11-091h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastHalloween, Pre Trials and More Time for episode 7 of season 7! After some Halloween social appreciation, the Girls announce they will be attending this month’s Canadian Olympic Trials in Saskatoon. The Canadian Pre-Trials qualifier is thoroughly discussed, with a look to how the recent qualifiers might fare in Saskatoon. Then it’s on to the Americas Zone Challenge, the U.S. Mixed Doubles Trials, and the world wheelchair championship. Lori and Mary also discuss Team Hasselborg’s social media campaign regarding the proposed rule changes. Enjoy the episode and stay safe! 2021-11-021h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScott Arnold on WCF Rule ChangesIn the 2nd Episode (Season 7) Lori and Mary discuss Lori's first adventures on the curling ice and thoughts about the season with Alberta announcing their health crises and indoor sports being cancelled. Keeping their optimism level high, the girls predict which teams will come out of the pre Olympic trial events in Ottawa this coming week. Lori and Mary discuss some spiel results and the prize money that seems to have taken a beating since the pandemic. Huge news announced by the WCF to look at potentially new rule changes to the sport of curling. The girls discuss the imme...2021-09-201h 10

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCurling Season is BACK!Lori and Mary discuss some summer fun, surprises and an impromptu commentary gig at Oakville CC. Some curling topics include Curling Canada's vaccine mandate and the streaming plans for the lead up events to the Olympic qualifiers. The girls discuss Great Britain approach to selecting their ladies team, the World Men's heading back to Vegas, the Grand Slams announced and a GIVEAWAY!!2021-09-1351 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2021 Season FinaleIn the final episode of the season, Lori and Mary are joined by Daryell Nowlan to recap the World Mixed Doubles Championships and discuss their thoughts on this crazy pandemic curling season. The girls and Daryell discuss the results, how Canada fared and their mutual admiration of the commentators. Recently Brad Gushue had suggestions which could make Mixed Doubles more equitable. Other topics in this episode include a debrief on the season, a crystal ball look into the upcoming season and what curlers have been up to. There may even be a little dirty curling talk to round out the...2021-05-241h 25

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWomen's World Championships 2021Episode 29 of pandemic season six rolls through the final days of the 2021 women’s worlds. Lori and Mary start with weird curling podcadt dreams (!) before discussing the #WWCC2021 results, the Olympic berths, Canada’s wild roller-coaster week including missing the medals (women’s and men’s) for the first time ever, and the “Weight of the Maple Leaf” ... which might not even be a real thing. Thanks for listening and stay safe! 2021-05-111h 19

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWorld Pressure With Colleen JonesOn to episode 28 of season six. Lori and Mary start with all the discussion points from the first half of the world women’s championship in Calgary—the TV crew positives, the German positives, Canada’s struggles, coaches from different nations, eyeglasses and more. The 2 Girls then discuss their first-hand experiences with curling pressure before speaking with multiple STOH and world champion skip Colleen Jones. The legend focusses on her first worlds appearance with her new-at-the-time squad in 1999—which Jones describes as a “failure.” It’s a remarkable segment. The gals wrap up with some final notes. 2021-05-041h 18

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastPlayers' Championships 2021In Episode 27 of season six, Lori and Mary power through a week of Players’ Championship new and tidbits–everything from the results to surprises, listener feedback to Homan Wonder Woman, the 60-second recap, Derek’s moustache (!) and more. The girls also discuss what sells curling to TV viewers and spectators as well as the recent news of positive tests in advance of this weekend’s world women’s championship. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode. Stay safe!2021-04-271h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastChampions Cup 2021In episode 26 of season six, The Girls dig into the first of two Grand Slam of Curling bubble events—the Champions Cup. Discussion threads include curling burnout, Sportsnet versus TSN, Johnny Mo with Koe, lots of results and of course, tons of surprises. There’s a 60-second recap followed by Headline News ... and then the ultimate discussion about Wonder Woman aka Rachel Homan—and why Lori and Mary are not like her! Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode. Stay safe!2021-04-211h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBrier Champion Darren MouldingIn Episode 24 of season six, Lori and Mary dissect recent curling headlines—including the midway point of the men’s world championship—before settling in for an in-depth interview with their friend Darren Moulding, third for Brendan Bottcher’s Brier championship squad. Darren and the girls run through the Brier and his thoughts on the format before discussing his mixed doubles experience, where he reveals exclusive details on his back injury for the first time. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode. Stay safe! 2021-04-061h 20

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2021 Brier Final WeekendIn the 22nd episode of season six, Lori and Mary discuss Brier storylines: Wayne's World and the journey of Team Howard, surprises and upsets, event format and lucky socks. The girls then tackle the Hot Topics of broom slamming and rock texturing before revealing their immediate reactions after the semi and final. Congratulations to Team Bottcher (Alberta) on their first Brier victory! Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode!. Stay safe!2021-03-151h 16

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2021 Brier In Full SwingIn the 21st Episode (season 6) Lori and Mary discuss the opening weekend at the Brier. The girls make their picks for the playoffs and who will win, takeaways and stand out moments, upsets and comebacks and storylines. The girls discuss the positive and negative sides of the social media content, covid hair and calendar picks. Lori and Mary are thrilled to hear the latest headline news which is the Women's Worlds being added to the Calgary bubble. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode. Stay Safe!2021-03-091h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties 2021 Recap Part 2In the 20th Episode (Season 6) Lori and Mary continue their Scotties recap: what the atmosphere was like, ice conditions, should every team be featured, results from the preliminary pool play, uniforms, exposure for the young up and coming teams, the amount of social media (good bad and ugly), should the 18 team format stay and the bubble diary experience. So many behind the scenes stories! Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode! Stay Safe!2021-03-021h 16

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties 2021 Recap - Part 1In the 19th Episode (Season 6) Lori and Mary are reunited after Lori's trip to the Scotties to discuss PART 1 of the Scotties recap. The girls discuss all three of the Playoff games that took place on Championship Sunday, whether the tie breaker could have been played earlier and the results and breakdown of all 3 games. Lori and Mary discuss the effects Covid had on the post game celebrations and how Team Homan lightened up the moment. In addition, the girls extend credit to the athletes, volunteers and organizers for running a safe and healthy Scotties! Thank you for listening and...2021-03-021h 09

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCountdown to the ScottiesIn the 18th Episode (Season 6) Lori and Mary check in one last time before Lori leaves for the Scotties. The girls predict which team will win and which teams are dark horses, discuss the uniform designs that were unveiled and chat about the latest personnel change on Team Alberta. Lori and Mary discuss the Brier pools and whether the pools look evenly distributed. Lori catches Mary up with some international curling competitions and then the girls discuss the teams that will be attending the 2 Grand Slams. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode. Stay Safe!2021-02-161h 02

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWorld Women's Championships CanceledIn the 17th Episode (Season 6) Mary returns to the mic as co host! The girls discuss the Super Bowl, the half-time show and Tom Brady's success. Lori and Mary turn to the biggest curling headline: the World Women's Championship being canceled a second year in a row. There were a few curling events played over the weekend including the Swiss Championships, Elite Finals in Britain and a game between Team Hasselbourg and Team Edin (battle of the sexes style). Lori and Mary discuss the Scotties pools and Lori has some good news and bad news to share. Curling Canada rele...2021-02-091h 02

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties/Brier Field Finally CompletedIn the 16th Episode (Season 6) Lori is joined with Daryell Nowlan, who is "sparing" for Mary while she is away. Lori and Daryell discuss some of the live curling provincials and territorials that were played over the weekend, the final Wildcard teams were officially announced and Team Fleury will be adding Chelsea Carey as skip to replace Tracy, who will be attending to her daughter who has medical issues. Daryell spills a couple secrets about who will be added to a couple teams in the bubble! Lori and Daryell compare notes about their team meetings with Curling Canada , discuss the...2021-02-021h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastIt's Getting A Little HairyIn the 15th Episode (Season 6) Daryell Nowlan joins Lori again this week as co host. They discuss Daryell's experience being on the podcast the previous week, the inauguration and the latest Covid concerns. Daryell will be joining the bubble in Calgary as a coach for Team NS and Lori encourages their skip Jill Brothers, a hair stylist, to bring along her equipment to help players out! Alberta finally announces their reps for the Scotties and Brier and Curling Canada announces the criteria they will use to determine the final Wild Card spots. There is plenty of reaction! Hot Topic: shoul...2021-01-251h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCount 'Em Up - More For The BubbleIn the 14th Episode (Season 6) Lori is joined by '97 Brier Bronze medalist, Daryell Nowlan as co host. They discuss all the latest cancellations and announcements from the provinces/territories and who is headed to the Scotties and Brier bubble. Lori and Daryell discuss Curling Canada's decision to add 3 more teams to the fields and who they think those teams will be. They chat about the role social media has had on curling this season and what has been the "play of the day". Then Lori and Daryell chat about Vic Rauter joining Memmo and Lori treats Daryell to a 60...2021-01-181h 01

2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast2021 - Same Year, Different Digit?In the 13th Episode (Season 6) Lori and Mary catch up on their very Covid Christmas and what shows got them through the holidays when curling news was scarce. Lori challenges Mary to a game to see what can be left behind and what they'll bring into 2021. Lori checks in with what curlers have been up to and even attempts a 60 second recap of the Bachelor! The girls chat about the latest teams to be added to the Scotties and Brier bubble. Then they discuss all the latest curling headlines including Alberta canceling their provincials play downs, what Team Homan plan...2021-01-1153 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastGoodbye 2020!In Episode 12 (Season 6) Lori and Mary are ready to say goodbye to the year 2020! They discuss a media zoom call, surprise calendar submission and more curlers on memmo! Other topics include Team McCarville declining the Northern Ontario Scotties berth, what's happening in Ontario and very strict protocols for breaking the curling bubble in Calgary. Lori interviews Jimmy the Kid, James Grattan: his experiences at the Brier, what the Brier means to the smaller associations, not participating in the Boycott and valuable lessons learned from Russ Howard and Ed Werenich! Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode! Happy Holid...2020-12-211h 19

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBubble, Broken Events and More BernardIn Episode 11 (Season 6) Lori and Mary discuss the aftermath of the "bubble" announcement last week and what this will mean for provincial and territories moving forward as they try and declare who will represent. Norther Ontario is sending their defending champions back to these National events and Team McCarville is deliberating whether or not they will return. In a Hot Topic on social media, the girls discuss if the Brier and Scotties format is broken, what else may be preventing fans from attending these events or is it the quality of the teams that is causing the d...2020-12-081h 10

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastA Bubbling Curling CauldonIn episode 10 (season 6) Lori and Mary are joined by Gregory Strong, a sports reporter with the Canadian Press, to discuss Curling Canada’s event “bubble” announcement – the Scotties, Brier, Mixed Doubles and men’s worlds are now aimed for Calgary. Thank you for listening! Please enjoy the episode and stay safe! 2020-12-0356 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastGetting to Know Cheryl Bernard, Olympic Silver MedalistIn the 9th Episode (Season 6) "Getting to Know Cheryl Bernard, Olympic Silver Medallist" Lori and Mary discuss the state of curling, including the restrictions causing many clubs to pause, close or cancel their seasons. Then it’s on to Cheryl Bernard – Olympic Medallist, TV analyst, book author, Ted Talker, charity worker, sport administrator, Kilimanjaro climber – what hasn’t she done? Cheryl is full of inspiration, self-reflective moments and life lessons, making this is a must-listen interview. Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode! Stay safe! 2020-11-251h 18

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastLadies Event Cancelled During First DrawIn the 8th Episode (Season 6) "Ladies Event Cancelled During First Draw" Lori and Mary discuss the exciting news that the 2 Girls And A Game curling podcast will now be part of The Curling News and the Sports Illustrated partnership. The girls chat about their evening at the Toronto Hope Charity Event and what they did for their contribution. After much anticipation over the ladies event in Okotoks, the tournament was cancelled midway through the first draw. The girls discuss the game between Team Homan and Team Jones as they squared off against each other for the first time since the...2020-11-1856 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastUnboxing the 2021 Curling CalendarIn the 7th Episode (Season 6) "Unboxing the 2021 Curling Calendar" This is one of the most highly anticipated segments of the season where Lori and Mary get their first look at the calendar! The girls love to see what the curling models put together for their photo shoots. Other topics on the episode include regional events that took place over the weekend, Covid numbers surging in some areas of the country and its impact on curling and what curlers have been up to. The girls discuss the hub city concept for the Canadian National Championships and how Team Homan are all...2020-11-111h 00

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastInterview with Val SweetingIn Episode 6 (Season 6) Lori and Mary check in on each other to see how they are managing with all the turmoil in the world. They get caught up with what curling events took place on the weekend and some Covid scares that have hit clubs in Canada. Lori talks with Canadian Scotties Champion, Val Sweeting. They discuss Val's successful skipping career, her transition to playing third with Team Einerson, winning the Scotties and being so close to playing the World Championships only to have everything cancelled with 2 days to go. Val reflects on what she has learned during her curl...2020-11-031h 05

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastIs Covid Making People Lose it?In the 5th Episode (Season 6) "Is Covid Making People Lose it?" Lori and Mary discuss the recent survey that Dr. Luethy conducted with the participants of the USA Club Nationals which showed how Covid spreads at a curling event. The girls chat about the various events that have taken place around Canada and the emergence and success of the younger teams. Lori and Mary then talk about the events that were shut down in Saskatchewan and the social media storm that took place. Team McCarville shared a letter they received from a former curling "fan" and the girls talk abo...2020-10-271h 10

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastResults, Streaming and Commentating Oh My!In the 4th Episode (Season 6) Lori and Mary discuss the Covid numbers climbing in Ontario and how that forced teams to withdraw from the latest spiel held in KW. The event was held with a decreased field and on the ladies side Team Mann defeated Team Jones in the final and on the men’s side Team Epping defeated Team Howard. The girls were able to commentate a game during the live streaming on CurlingZone so they discuss the experience and some of the guest commentators. Team Koe made their debut this weekend at a spiel out in Alberta, losing...2020-10-141h 02

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastEvents Are Beginning - Could There Be a Season?In the 2nd Episode (Season 6) there are curling events beginning to happen here in Canada in the midst of a second wave of Covid. Some clubs are deferring their openings, some are choosing not to open and some regions are faring quite well though the pandemic. Lori and Mary discuss the events, some of the results and how teams are handling travel restrictions and quarantines. Lori invites Darren Moulding to join her on the podcast to discuss the extended off season and what he has been up to, what he learned from the Brier final and how Team Bottcher wi...2020-09-291h 17

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastIs It The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?In the Season 6 Premiere episode Lori and Mary get together to figure out how to proceed with a curling podcast when there isn't much curling taking place. Luckily, they never seem to run out of topics and crazy stories to share! The girls discuss all the recent announcements and cancellations of curling events worldwide and how each country is handling travel restrictions and quarantining differently. Lori and Mary chat about all the epic events and moments they will miss about this shortened and different season and what some of the curlers have been up too. They share a ton of l...2020-09-1454 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastGetting to Know Kate CameronIn this summer bonus episode, Lori and Mary get to know more about one of their favourite players - Kate Cameron! The girls find out what life has been like for Kate during Covid and how it affected her wedding plans. They find out more about the ups and downs in Kate's curling career before she finally broke through and made it to the Scotties in 2017. Lori and Mary chat with Kate about that experience and what it was like playing in the final against Team Homan. Kate discusses how it felt wearing the Team Canada jersey after Team Homa...2020-08-261h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastSummer Check in During CovidIt's a Summer Bonus episode! Lori and Mary finally get together after not seeing each other since the Brier! The girls catch up on what's been happening in the curling world: return to play guidelines, the Grand Slams being postponed until April, will regional events happen with no points on the line until November, who is having babies, who has had to postpone weddings and which curlers have discovered hidden talents during COVID. Of course the girls have some fun and laughs too after being apart for so long!2020-07-271h 42

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastZoom Parties, IG and Twitter Takeovers - What Is Happening?In the 26th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary catch up with what has been happening in the curling world during the pandemic. They discuss the classic curling games being shown on TSN: Scotties 2011 Jones vs Overton Clapham, 2009 Brier Howard vs Martin and 2015 Brier Simmons vs Jacobs. The curlers have been hitting the social media circuits hard lately which created many great stories for the girls to chat about. Lori and Mary discuss a few more team changes that have taken place since the off season began, zoom curling watch parties and the coaching courses that Lori has been taking onl...2020-04-291h 09

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWorld Championships Cancelled!In the 25th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary find a way to create a curling podcast when no curling is taking place. In this episode they discuss the recent announcement that the World Championships for 2020 will not be played and how that impacts the calculation of the Olympic points going forward. The girls enjoyed watching some classic curling on TSN from 2013 and note many of the differences they observed. There has been more team changes here in Canada so Lori and Mary provide the updates. The girls discuss the content the curlers are producing on social media these days, the...2020-04-131h 19

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCurling Chat During the PandemicIn the 24th Episode (Season 5) Mary beings with a "Did you Notice" segment which focuses on what has been happening since the social distancing and Pandemic concerns began. Lori and Mary discuss all the latest new team formations that have been announced. The girls chat about what everyone is doing to pass the time and still get a curling fix including watching old curling games online and Mary observes the many changes. Lori and Mary run through a team building exercise: Start, Stop and Continue to see if they should continue with the podcast. Lori challenges Mary to a musi...2020-03-301h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastTeams Storming and FormingIn the 23rd Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary catch up on COVID-19, self isolation, the impacts it is causing and how the curlers are dealing with it. With all the teams storming and forming during the last week, the girls break down the biggest changes in the curling world: Wilkes moving to Homan, Weagle moving to Jones as a 5th player, Morris in and Flasch out on Team Koe, Forrest stepping back from Gunnlaughson and Carey still a free agent. Hoping this episode finds all the listeners safe and healthy. It is sponsored by JetIce, HardLine and CurlingZone, please enj...2020-03-211h 31

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastRound Table with the Media GuysIn the 22nd Episode (Season 5) Mary and Lori are joined by journalists Gregory Strong and Ted Wyman who both cover curling here in Canada. The four do a round table conversation about all of latest curling topics: impact of COVID-19, late cancellation of the Women's World Championship, Team Homan taking Lisa Weagle out of the lineup moving forward, Brier and Scotties format and favourite moments, 8 vs 10 ends, how curling scandals stack up to the other sports they cover and the state of the game here in Canada. Thank you to HardLine, CurlingZone and JetIce for sponsoring this episode, please en...2020-03-161h 35

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastRoad Trip to the BrierIn the 21st Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary make a road trip to Kingston to watch the final 4 days at the Brier. The girls discuss the final game where Team Gushue (NFLD) won their 3rd Brier title, Team Bottcher's (Alberta) 3rd silver medal performance, Team Dunstone's (Sask) great run, how only 1 team was eliminated after the round robin and all the tiebreakers. They also discuss the great job Kingston did hosting the Brier, the famous Patch, morning classes and so many great stories from their time there. The girls also do a "Behind the Glass" interview with TSN legend Vic...2020-03-092h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBrier Opening WeekendIn the 20th episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss the opening weekend at the Brier in Kingston. Some of the topics include: the wildcard game and result, the girls make their picks on who will win the Brier, are the pools more equally distributed than at the Scotties, TSN featuring more than only the elite teams and some wild finishes in the games. The girls have some fun with "have you noticed" and a new calendar pick. On a somber note, Lori and Mary discuss the plane crash and the 20th anniversary of Sandra Schmirler's passing. Thank you to JetI...2020-03-031h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties Recap Part 2In the 19th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary continue their conversation about the Scotties: including more behind the scenes with Lori, the incident with Dan Carey and the official, superlatives from within the Scotties field and a couple of Lori's big takeaway moments from Moosejaw.2020-02-252h 39

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties Recap Part 1In the 18th Episode (Season 5) Lori returns from the Scotties to recap the playoff games with Mary. Congratulations to Team Manitoba (Team Einarson) on the extra end victory over Team Ontario (Team Homan). Then Mary and Lori discuss the Scotties journey for Lori (Part 1) Thank you to CurlingZone, HardLine and JetIce for sponsoring this episode, please enjoy!2020-02-252h 39

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastManitoba/Alberta Tankard, Scotties Pools and PredictionsIn the 17th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary chat about their "secret project" which continued over the weekend, the Oscars and Lori's send off party. Then the girls discuss the results from the Manitoba and Alberta Tankards: more talent arising in Alberta, Gunner's first purple heart and more. With Brendan Bottcher winning in Alberta, it opens the door to Team Glenn Howard claiming the spot in the Wildcard game against Team Mike McEwen. Lori and Mary break down the Scotties pools, pick a winner for the Wildcard game and predict who will win the Scotties. "Mother Mary" makes an appe...2020-02-111h 09

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastEven More Scotties and Tankard ResultsIn the 16th Episode (season 5) Mary tells Lori about her first time experience playing Mixed Doubles. Then the girls break down the Provincial Scotties and Tankard action from the weekend: results from Saskatchewan, Ontario, BC, NFLD, NWT, NO, NB and the province everyone was waiting for - Manitoba! Congratulations to all the teams for winning their province and territorial. Thank you to CurlingZone, HardLine and JetIce for sponsoring this episode, please enjoy!2020-02-041h 17

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties/Tankard Results, Can Jr.NationalsIn the 15th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary get caught up after a very busy weekend of curling and Lori may be suffering from a little burnout. The girls break down the results and what happened in the Scotties/Tankard playdowns in NS, NB, Quebec, Alberta and Sask. Congratulations to all the teams who won their provincials! Lori and Mary watched so much live streaming of these events that they offer a few tips to the commentators and even throw in a few Dirty Curling Talk phrases they heard. The girls chat about the Canadian Junior Championships: results, format incl...2020-01-281h 18

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMeridian Canadian Open Recap, Scotties and Tankard ResultsIn the 14th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss the latest Grand Slam of Curling which was held in Yorkton, Sask: weather affecting ice, triple knockout format, how the Continental Cup teams performed and 60 second recaps. Congratulations to Team Hasselbourg and Team Jacobs on winning 3 Grand Slams in a row. The girls talk about the latest Scotties and Tankard results as attention shifts towards Season of Champions events. Lori and Mary receive feedback about their discussion regarding the mixed scramble game at the Continental Cup and address that in an "Ask The Girls" segement. Lori and Mary are GIVING AWAY...2020-01-211h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastRoad Trip to the Continental Cup, Interviews with Tracy Fleury, Ben Hebert and Jeff StoughtonIn the 13th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss their road trip to the Continental Cup which was held in London, Ontario to sold out crowds. The girls chat about their experiences while they were there, the dominant performance by Team Europe, team dynamics during the mixed scramble game skipped by Rachel Homan, jerseys and nicknames and so much more. During their time at the Continental Cup, Lori and Mary interview coach Jeff Stoughton regarding Team Canada's performance, preparation, fun questions and even a "curlers confession". Lori interviews Tracy Fleury about her team, teammates, goals, baby news and her exp...2020-01-141h 27

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWho wins the Decade Challenge, Top Stories of 2019In the 12th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary get caught up after the holiday break: what they were up to, Christmas holidays and New Years and what some of their favourite curlers did over the break....including which curler has recently announced a new addition to their family?! Mary filled Lori in on a couple cool opportunities that she was a part of: coaching a Swiss team at the TCA Championships and assisting in a fun filled night at the Whitby curling club. Lori discusses her top 10 stories of 2019. And Lori and Mary pick who they feel won the dec...2020-01-061h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBoost National Recap, More with Rick LangIn the 11th Episode (Season 5), Lori and Mary recap the Boost National Slam which was held in Conception Bay South. Congratulations to Team Hasselbourg and Team Jacobs on their victories. Mary absolutely crushes her 60 second recap, there is discussion on both Canada Cup winners (Homan and Epping) not qualifying for playoffs and whether there is a letdown for curlers and the audience after the Canada Cup. With the cash spiel season winding down before the holidays, Lori and Mary turn their attention to the upcoming play downs and discuss some drama that took place in Ontario. Rick Lang returns with...2019-12-171h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCanada Cup RecapIn the 10th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary recap the 2019 Canada Cup: their overview of the event, ice and venue, TSN crew, commercials, new additions to teams, fashion, round robin surprises, how the girls picks did, semi final blowouts and the men's and women's finals. Congratulations to Team Homan and Team Epping on their big victories and claiming the first spot in the 2021 Olympic Trials! The girls discuss Curling Canada announcing equal prize money for the Scotties and Brier Champions. And Congratulations to Team Ontario (Moffat) and Team Alberta (Dupont) on winning the Canadian Curling Club Championships! Thank you to H...2019-12-021h 11

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastEuros, Canada Cup Picks, Dirty Curling TalkIn the 9th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss the European Championships including victories by Team Hasselbourg and Team Edin, Eve Muirhead's lingering hip injury, Craig Saville's successful coaching debut and Norway missing the playoffs by 1 game. The girls are excited for the 2019 Canada Cup to begin this week and make their picks on which teams could claim the win and nab the first Olympic Trial spot. After their interview with Rick Lang, the girls received some push back and discuss the role of the High Performance Consultants and the impact on Canadian coaching a little further. And as pro...2019-11-261h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastInterview with Rick Lang, controversy at the Euros and Lori's BIG news!In the 8th Episode (Season 5), Mary takes over the podcast with a special interview with Lori as she has some big news to share. The girls discuss the recent controversy at the European Championships where Norway was penalized after misinterpreting a rule and subsequently were given the loss because of it. Lori and Mary share a few fun stories before they interview Rick Lang. Rick shares exactly how the High Performance Consultant program was formed, the criteria involved and much more. Of course, the girls couldn't let Rick off the hook and he shares a couple " Curler's Confessions". Thank you t...2019-11-181h 05

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastTour Challenge, Live Event, Mixed Nats and PACCIn the 7th Episode (Season 5), Lori and Mary have barely recovered after they hosted a "Happy Hour With The 2 Girls" at a charity event in Toronto. They chat about how it felt to be centre stage and about their "Masked Curler" Rich Hart siting in with them. The girls discuss everything about the Tour Challenge (Tier 1) which was held in Pictou, NS: 60 second recaps, emergence of young teams breaking through and notable moments about the event in general. Congratulations to Team Hasselbourg and Team Jacobs on winning the event. There was also the Tier 2 event happening simultaneously which had a bu...2019-11-121h 34

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastGSOC Masters Recap, Braeden Moskowy, Ask Us AnythingIn this 6th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary get together to record the GSOC Masters Recap. They discuss the spares who filled in, coaching changes and who might be filling in on the TSN broadcast. Lori had several "Have You Noticed" observations and many learnings from the Sportsnet Crew from the week. The girls talk about all the notable results from both the ladies and mens draws, how fun it was to see new teams winning a slam and of course, the 60 second recaps of the final! Congratulations to Team Fleury and to Team Dunstone on their GSOC Masters vict...2019-10-291h 34

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastPortage Spiel, CTRS race, Behind the Glass Interviewin the 5th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss the online streaming of the ladies spiel out in Portage on the weekend where Team Stern upset favourite Team Homan. The girls look at what teams are in CTRS contention for the last spot in the Canada Cup. Mary does a Behind the Glass Interview with Michele Gower, an on ice official about her experience doing that job. Congratulations to Team Canada on winning GOLD at the World Mixed Curling Championships! Lori and Mary draw the winners for the Men of Curling calendar contest! Thank you to CurlingZone and JetIce for sp...2019-10-221h 09

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastUnboxing of the Men Of Curling CalendarIn the 4th Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss how they are missing TV curling, luckily they were able to watch some live action at the High Park Curling Club at the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard. The Hot Topic on this episode is the new qualification process for the next Canadian Olympic Trials. The girls are eager to get an eye full with the latest instalment of the Men of Curling Calendar and the men did not disappoint. There are lots of surprises and the girls share many laughs checking out all the pictures as they see it for th...2019-10-071h 06

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastFirst Live Event, Continental Cup Teams and New HP ConsultantsIn the 3rd Episode (Season 5) Lori and Mary discuss how it felt to host a live version of the podcast. The girls release a small snippet of the Hot Seat Interview questions from John Epping, Sherry Middaugh and Danielle Inglis. Lori and Mary tackle other curling topics this week like the debate over the point system that took place on social media, the newly announced teams that will be attending the Continental Cup which only include teams from Canada and Europe and the change that Curling Canada made to the coaching requirements to allow elite players to be High Pe...2019-10-0158 min

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMen Of Curling Calendar Reveal, Birthright RuleIn the 2nd Episode, Season 5 Lori and Mary get caught up with Lori's weekend sparing in Edmonton at the Booster Juice Shoot Out at the Saville Centre and results from the star studded field at the Shorty's. The girls finally have a chance to discuss the birthright rule, a recent rule change which allows curlers to represent the province they were born in. This includes who it may benefit, flaws and the overall timing of the announcement. George Karrys joins the podcast again to reveal which male curlers will be included in the upcoming Men Of Curling Calendar! Lori and...2019-09-171h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastAnd The Season Begins!How is it curling season already? This is the first episode of the 5th season! Lori and Mary break down their summers with a classic 60 second recap challenge. The girls travel to Oakville Curling Club and chat with Gerry Guerts about what took place at the World Curling Congress in Mexico, the success of the international teams early in the season, the new points system and if there should be a restriction on the amount of international teams participating in Canadian events. Then the girls discuss their experience in Oakville and interview the legend himself, Glenn Howard! The girls were...2019-09-091h 33

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastTime To Catch Up On Curling NewsIn the latest summer podcast, Lori and Mary revisit some Hollywood memories since they haven't seen each other since their adventures in California. They discuss how a listener felt they should be contestants on The Amazing Race and why it would and wouldn't be a good idea. The girls were gifted a 6 pack of beer from Rock Solid Productions called 3 Sheets - a pebbled lager and do a live test taste. Lori and Mary discuss ALL the things the curlers have been up to over the summer. And another fun segment called "Would YOU do this?" has the girls in s...2019-08-161h 27

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastThe Girls Go To Hollywood!Look out! Lori and Mary have an adventure in Hollywood, California in this special summer episode! The girls team up with none other than the Wildman himself, Darren Moulding and his buddy to curl in the Hollywood Summer Blockbuster Spiel. Follow the adventures of Team "2 Girls and Some Wildmen" as they navigate arena ice conditions, earthquakes, sleepless nights and a wee bit of day (and night) drinking! Find out how the team dynamics and chemistry worked out as they made their way to winning the Comedy Event!2019-07-091h 33

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastSeason 4 Finale Year in Review, Curling World CupIn this 26th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary discuss the results from the Grand Final of the Curling World Cup which was held in Beijing, China. Solid performance by all the Canadian contingent: congratulations to Team Jones and Team Koe who won the gold medals and to Team Walker/Muyres for winning the silver medal. After a long 2018-2019 curling season, the girls reminisce about some of the top curling stores: team lineup changes, 5 rock rule at the Season of Champions events, baby boom, curling controversies and the year women's curling emerged on the scene. Lori and Mary chat abo...2019-05-141h 36

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastChampions Cup, Michael Fournier, Kim TuckIn the 25th Episode, Season 4 Lori recounts her experience as a Celebrity(?) Skip at the Kurl For Kids Charity event where 150K was raised for premature babies. Lori and Mary turn their attention to the last Grand Slam of the season, the Champions Cup: Format Change, 60 second recap, "super" spares and SportsNet coverage. Congratulations to Team Tirinzoni and Team Bottcher on their victories. Team Canada fared extremely well in the World Mixed Doubles where Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant brought home a silver medal and both Canadian senior teams (Bryan Cochrane and Sherry Anderson) won GOLD at the World Sen...2019-04-291h 43

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastRoad Trip to the Player's Championship, Karrick Martin, Rachelle Brown And Dana FergusonIn the 24th Episode (Season 4) Mary begins with an embarrassing curling confession! The girls recount their road trip to the Player's Championship in Toronto: fun stories from around the Mattamy Centre and meeting some of the podcast listeners. Lori and Mary take on the 60 second recap challenge of the men's and women's finals. Congratulations to Team Bottcher and to Team Einerson for their Player's Championship wins. Lori interviews Karrick Martin, Robin Silvernagle and the dynamic duo of Rachelle Brown and Dana Ferguson in a favourite "Things That Make Us Go Hmmm" segment. The girls discuss the recent team change for T...2019-04-151h 41

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMen's World ChampionshipsIn this 23rd Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary begin the pod with an epic April Fool's prank that convinced many they were coaching Team Bottcher at the Player's Championship. Lori was concerned after the excitement at the Women's World Championship that the Men's Worlds may be a letdown. And thankfully that couldn't be farther from the truth and Lethbridge hosted a fantastic event! Congratulations to Team Sweden for their World Championship victory and excellent job to Team Canada on the silver medal. Did the untimely rock delay contribute to the outcome of the game? The girls also discuss when playe...2019-04-081h 30

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWomen's World ChampionshipsIn the 22nd episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary do a deep dive into the Women's World Championship which took place in Silkeborg, Denmark. This is the first time in 20 years that Team Canada failed to qualify for the playoffs so Lori and Mary discuss what could have contributed to the result: whether Canadian teams are as prepared for international events as other countries, how to handle wearing the maple leaf in curling and what can be done when an athlete is struggling. The girls talk about the downside of social media and the onslaught of negative comments about Team Ca...2019-03-251h 34

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastBrier Championship RecapIn this 21st Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary finally have a chance to record the Brier recap after being away commentating at the U18 Ontario Provincial Championships all week. They discuss the action at the Brier as the teams made their way into the Championship pool and how there was a clear divide between the top 4 teams and everyone else. Lori and Mary discuss the final playoff weekend and how the teams fared. Congratulations to Team Alberta (Kevin Koe) with his dominant performance all week, defeating Team Wildcard in the final. The girls also discuss who received the awards at t...2019-03-141h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastOpening Weekend of the BrierIn this 20th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary get caught up on Mary's weekend commentating at the Ontario Mixed Doubles Provincial Championships. Conversation quickly turns to the opening weekend at the Brier: Wildcard game, picks for the preliminary round, which teams have impressed and which teams need to step it up. Lori and Mary discuss the new men's uniforms and should men wear hats? The Hot Topic for this episode is whether or not the men should be earning over double the amount that the women earn for winning the National Championship. Also covered is more curling news, team brea...2019-03-041h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties Recap with Special Guest Wesley ForgetIn this 19th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary are joined by special guest Wesley Forget, 2019 Ontario Tankard Champion and Scotties superfan to break down the dramatic final between Ontario and Alberta. What went right for Team Alberta and what went wrong for Team Ontario? Congratulations to Team Alberta on their Scotties victory! Wes shares his opinions on Canada's Greatest Curlers reveal, his thoughts on the new Scotties format and what the Scotties tournament means to him. Lori and Mary ask Wes some questions about his team as they are getting ready to represent Ontario at the Brier in Brandon, Mani...2019-02-251h 35

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastScotties Opening WeekendIn this 18th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary discuss Lori's weekend coaching at the OUA Championships. They catch up on the news from the curling world last week including the final weekend of Men's provincial playdowns. Lori and Mary chat about the opening weekend of the Scotties championships: wildcard game results, the distribution of the pools, surprises so far and what happened to the Hot Shots competition? They also wonder if there can ever be too much curling content and if social media has started to become negative? Lori and Mary discuss the situation with the Scottish Championships and how...2019-02-191h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastOntario Scotties and Tankard, Skins and Curling World CupIn the 17th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary are reunited again after Mary spent the week at the Ontario Scotties and Tankard. They discuss running into a curling legend, calendar picks, the transition from the junior ranks, the results from the week, the difference with Team Homan and who is Scott MacDonald and what his team did to win a trip to the Brier! Lori fills in Mary on what took place out at the Skins game in Banff and some interesting decisions the teams made during the event. Lori recaps the Curling World Cup and what ended up be...2019-02-051h 07

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCelebrity Co Host Amy Nixon recapping Canadian Juniors, Prov PlaydownsIn the 16th Episode (Season 4) Lori is joined by celebrity co host Amy Nixon while Mary is away doing commentary for the Ontario Scotties and Tankard this week. Amy discusses how she has been spending her time since stepping back from curling and her new role on the Board of Directors for Curling Canada. Lori and Amy recap the Canadian Juniors, the changes to the current Junior U21 system and trends that are finding their way into the junior system. Congratulations to Team Alberta (Team Sturmay) and Team BC (Team Tardi) for their wins at the National Jr. Championship. Lori...2019-01-291h 04

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastContinental Cup and Picks for Scotties/Tankard In the 15th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary share some fun stories about their weekend together. They discuss all things Continental Cup: breaking down the format, the uniforms, MVP picks, who they were actually cheering for and should the Continental Cup be an annual event? Lori and Mary weigh in on an "Ask the Girls" question with Rachel Homan expecting her baby in June, who will replace her at the Curling World Cup? With many of the Scotties and Tankard playdowns beginning this week Lori picks her top 2 finalists and Mary picks the winners. Thank you for listening and please enjo...2019-01-221h 08

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastMeridian Canadian Open, John Epping and Kerry GalushaIn the 14th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary discuss the Meridian Canadian Open which took place in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Topics include results from the week, Team Jacobs video feature, the 60 second recap challenge and another Team Homan pregnancy announcement!! Congratulations to Team Homan and Team Bottcher for winning the Meridian Open. The girls invite John Epping to join in on an "Ask The Girls" segment which tackles negative comments that an article about a LGBTQ curling league generated. John weighs in on why these leagues are so important to the curling community. The girls ask Kerry Galusha a "Thin...2019-01-141h 09

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCatching up on Curling News from the Holidays , Behind the Glass with ice tech, Tom LeonardHappy New Year from the 2 Girls! In this 13th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary reconnect after their 3 week break over the holidays. They discuss all the curling news that took place since the last episode. Engagements, weddings and pregnancies - oh my!! Ryan Fry returning to Team Jacobs and Rachel Homan announcing she's expecting a baby are just some of the stories they chat about. Lori and Mary recorded a "Behind the Glass" segment with ice tech extraordinaire Tom Leonard before Christmas and Tom patiently answers all the girls questions about how ice is made, what makes ice curl and f...2019-01-071h 26

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastCanada Cup Recap and Darren MouldingIn the 11th Episode (Season 4) Lori and Mary tackle all the drama and controversy from the Canada Cup. This is the first Season of Champions event and it did not disappoint. Curling Canada introduced the 5 rock rule to the Canada Cup in addition to a new end by end timing system. The girls chat with Darren Moulding, 3rd for Team Bottcher, to discuss his experience with the time clocks and how it impacted their team. There was also some discussion on social media regarding ponytails and the girls weigh in with their thoughts. Congratulations to Team Jones and Team Jacob...2018-12-101h 19

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWhy The Tour Challenge Was The Best Slam YetIn the 8th episode (season 4) Lori and Mary discuss why the Tour Challenge was the best slam event so far! The girls reminisce with some of their own memories from Thunder Bay. Congratulations to the Tier 2 champions: Team Stern and Team Muyers. Mary added to her list of calendar picks and came up with a new segment called, "Have you noticed...". The girls face off once again in the popular 60 second recap of the finals. Then they break down the finals in more detail. Congratulations to Team Homan and Team Jacobs who won the Tier 1 event. Results are discussed from th...2018-11-131h 11

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastWomen of Curling Calendar Reveal, Views on Curling Fashion, Contest Winners AnnouncedIn the 7th episode (Season 4) Mary and Lori discuss how they feel about having their true identities out into the curling world for the first time. Lori has written an article for The Curling News publication about how the podcast began and Frank McCourt has designed a 2 Girls And A Game cartoon which came as a big surprise. Then the girls chat about the current fashion scene in curling and whether the teams look too similar these days and lack some individuality. Then the segment everyone has been waiting for...the girls "unbox" the Women of Curling calendar and giv...2018-11-051h 03

2 Girls and a Game - Curling PodcastLori Olson-JohnsIn this episode, the girls talk to Lori Olson-Johns, third of Team Sweeting after their Tour Challenge Grand Slam victory.2016-12-1155 min