2 Girls and a Game - Curling Podcast

SURPRISE!!  Lori and Mary return after a rollercoaster of a 2024-2025 curling season.  The girls attempt to recap all the major stories in this extra large podcast.  Please enjoy! Thanks to our supporters who have encouraged us to get back on the mic - we appreciate the support more than you know!  

The last worlds, highlights, JC and more.   Episode 20 of season 9 marks the last episode of the 2 Girls and a Game curling podcast before summer break.   The Girls lead off with the final two international competitions of the season, the World Mixed Doubles and World Seniors.   Then comes a catchup on news items that have dropped since the previous episode.   Up next is a feature interview with curling comic John Cullen, who has embarked on a new documentary project.   The Girls conclude with some of their selections for season highlights.   And there's more, of course.   If you're listening on The Curling News website, you can watch as well. Colourful images have been embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe—happy summer, everyone!   Be sure to check out John's new podcast "Broomgate - A Curling Scandal wherever you find your podcasts       

Curling Breakup Bombshell   The 2 Girls and a Game curling podcast—No. 1 in the industry—returns with episode 19 of season 9.   Both hosts are back from competitive weekends, G1 from the Ontario Mixed and G2 from the Canadian Masters. The gals discuss both championships and their respective results.   Next up is the 2G breakdown of the biggest news of the week: the merry-go-round of abrupt men's team changes over the past couple of days. There is further speculation as to what's coming in the following days, which includes the women's side of things.   The Grand Slam property acquisition is discussed, as are the results from the Toronto season finale, and the Girls say farewell to the legend that is Glenn Howard.   And there's more. Much more.   If you're listening on The Curling News website, you can watch as well. Colourful images have been embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!    

Bizarro Brier Starters   What is really going on in Regina?   The 2 Girls and a Game Curling Podcast—No. 1 among all curling pods, we remind you—is back with episode 15 of season 9.   And it's all about the Brier.   The start of this Canadian men's curling championship is unlike any other in recent memory. Some favourites are down, and one is completely out (Kevin Koe), while some traditional minnow provinces are in the running for playoff berths.   G1 and G2 try to make sense of it all, with their usual doses of frank talk, dirty talk (!!) and all other kinds of curling talk.   If you're listening on The Curling News/SI website, a whack of colourful images have been embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

Episode 13 of the 2 Girls and a Game curling podcast's season 10 sees the 2 Girls catching up on that Scotties chaos. Jennifer Jones! Briane Harris/Team Einarson! Vic Rauter! Those danged sensor handles! The uniforms! Burned rocks! If you listen via The Curling News/SI website, you'll see images embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

Episode 11 of the 2 Girls and a Game curling podcast's season 10 is in the books and Girl 3—Daryell Nowlan—makes another celebrity appearance.   G1 and G3 run through the latest Scotties news, and there's a bunch of topics to discuss. The latest men's provincial results are in and get digested, as well as the Winter Youth Olympics, championships in Japan and Sweden, an upcoming championship in Alberta, the hunt for the men's final wild card berth in the Brier, and more.   Lori then spends time with 2018 Olympic champion and U.S. curling ambassador Tyler George, who breaks down the just-completed USA Curling Nationals held in a mammoth shopping mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.   A reminder that each episode includes outtakes and other goodies after the closing theme music has played. You don't want to miss this episode's extro; it features the second video of the show, plus a stunning example of the talent of G2, aka Mary.   Did we say videos? That's right; if you listen via The Curling News/SI website, you'll see videos and images embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

(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 storylines—from Ross Whyte making the men's final (and a reminder of his nude appearance in the Men Of Curling calendar) to Rachel Homan continuing to breathe fire, plus the finale of Italy's remarkable Team Retornaz.   This week's Hot Topic is fascinating as on-ice penalties are being considered for future three-player teams!    Next up is the 2G breakdown of Ben Hebert's latest Sheet Show, and it was certainly memorable. That is immediately followed by Team Bottcher's Christmas singalong, a World Junior B recap and word from the Nunavut playdowns.   Enjoy the episode, happy holidays and stay safe!

Lori 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!   Next up are discussions over the Olympic road through Nova Scotia, and the reveal that competitors did in fact approach Sportsnet about not being consulted on Grand Slam format changes. Turns out the players weren't happy, and changes have just been announced.   What's left? Various fun and silliness over the Beckham Dance (The Girls want to recruit Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing), and the Curling Legends upload of an old 1997 STOH match featuring our “Baby Girls”!

The 2 Girls are back.   The podcast superstars are back in town for episode 5 of season 9 after G1's adventures in Swift Current produced a bronze medal for Ontario.   The Girls thoroughly break down the Canadian Mixed championship before tackling the controversial Pan Continetal Championships in Kelowna.   Then it's on to Pictou, N.S. to discuss all things Grand Slam.   There's even some David Beckham in there.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

*EMERGENCY POD* *EMERGENCY POD* *EMERGENCY POD*   In this special curling podcast episode, do the 2 Girls talk about the Tour Challenge Slam? Yes. Do they talk about the world mixed? Yes. Do they talk about the upcoming Pan Continental championships? Yes.   Do they talk about the Golden Bachelor? Of course.   But the real reason The Girls are talking this week at all is Tim March, who appears as Mr. March in the 2024 Men of Curling Fundraising Calendar. If you missed the previous episode with the calendar unboxing, go back and listen … and then feast your ears (and eyes) on the 2G calendar frenzy part II.   Oh wow, Mr. March!   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

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 volume.) Before recording this segment, The Girls went on a social media sabbatical and managed to avoid hearing the lineup announcement. What you hear is fully authentic—exactly what fans now expect from these veteran curling podcasters. As usual, a few amusing bloopers conclude the episode. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

2 Girls and a Game: The PointsBet   Lori and Mary return from a weekend of golf and curling – the latter didn't involve them playing (for once) but rather saw them watching and conducting interviews at Curling Canada's new event jewel, the PointsBet Invitational.   The subjects range far and wide – the poor GTA crowds; G1's U18 teams at ice level with the stars; the women's and men's championship finals; Wonder Woman Rachel Homan (again); how can Team Dunstone take that final step to gold; the upsets; questions for TSN (why do they do the things they do); curling's Taylor Swift solution; improvements to the event; Team McEwen and more.   There are three athlete interviews interspersed with the usual 2G commentary - Christina Black, Matt Hall and Greg Balsdon.   Finally, The Girls bid farewell to a popular curling star.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

Following a surprise summer episode, the 2 Girls are back with a breaking news podcast episode concerning Brier champion Darren Moulding. The man with seven Brier appearances (four in the championship final) and three Grand Slam titles speaks exclusively with Lori and Mary about his decision, which comes deep into the 2023 off-season. An ice technician who crafted a decorated playing career on the ice—Moulding also won the 2014 Canadian Mixed title—the 40-year-old isn't shy about describing the last few years of competitive curling turmoil. This is the 21st episode of the eighth season of the world's most popular curling podcast. As usual, colourful images have been embedded in the media player to enhance your podcast experience. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

It'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 Players Championship Grand Slam, team lineup changes, the World Mixed Doubles championship and more. Enjoy the episode, the upcoming summer months and stay safe!

2 Girls and a Game: Mega Brier Review   Lori and Mary return with episode 16 of season 8—a true Brier special.   That's what happens when both Girls travel to London for the Canadian men's championship, both together and separately in the same week (and two weekends).   In a departure from the usual 2G format, there are plenty of on-site interviews included in this show. And if you listen at thecurlingnews.com, you'll see vibrant Brier images—from The Curling News photographer Anil Mungal—that have been embedded in the media player to enhance your podcast experience.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

So Much For Our Week Off The 2 Girls tried to skip a week—and failed, as there's just too much curling to discuss. Lori and Mary talk about the Saskatchewan Tankard, the pools for the Canadian women's championship, the public relations nightmare Curling Canada endured over a pregnancy rule, residency requirements, Canada's surprise hiring of Scotland's David Murdoch, Jamie Koe returns to the Brier, the Joanne Courtney TSN announcement and so much more. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

Girl 2 rejoins Girl 1 for episode 12 of season 8.   There's Something About Mary as G2 is back from a grind of a week commentating for the Ontario STOH and Tankard provincial championships. She dishes about the host town, the venue, the event, the people, and her commentary colleagues, plus the sights, sounds and observations from a great seat in the house.   The Girls also discuss the no-tick rule before dissecting the results in Port Elgin, which are followed by mention of a real-life flashback: a COVID case, which prompted a competing team to withdraw.   Then it's on to the plethora of other provincial championship results that made this past week and weekend one of the most attractive for those savvy enough to watch livestreams via the internet.   Enjoy the episode, and stay safe! 

Girl 1 welcomes “Girl 3” for episode 11 of season 8 … as amazing guest host Daryell Nowlan returns. (Girl 2 is busy commenting for the Ontario STOH/Tankard provincial livestream coverage.) Lori and Daryell waste no time in catching up, and talk about Team Andrea Kelly's big provincial STOH win in New Brunswick. This leads to a discussion between two coaches (Lori described her U18 provincial coaching efforts in episode 10) as well as the difference between winning a provincial title and cashspiels on the World Curling Tour. The Alberta women's provincial championship was fully discussed, as both hosts were thrilled with the stunning finish on the last stone of the championship final. Faithful listeners are encouraged to head to The Curling News website (https://www.si.com/curling/2-girls-and-a-game) to watch the shot in the embedded media player as you listen! Our hosts then barrel through a variety of topics—the FISU World University shootout, U18s, Curling Canada's hints that big changes are coming, and a new pregnancy addendum in Canada's championship player guide (!). Naturally, there has to be predictions for the remaining provincial men's and women's winners. Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

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 conclude with a predictive look at the fields for Canada's upcoming STOH and Tankard provincial championships.   Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

In 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 losing their title sponsor after 2023.  Lastly the girls debate the pros and cons of the new coaching rule for the U18 Championships.  Thank you for listening and please enjoy the episode!  Stay safe!

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:  https://www.si.com/curling/2-girls-and-a-game Enjoy the episode and stay safe!

In 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!

In 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 episode and stay safe!

In 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! 

The Girls kick off the new curling season: early team results and observations, streaming stuff, (partial) calendar details with @curling, funny commercials and a major WHAAAAT announcement!  

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 more.  Thank you to everyone who supported the podcast this season!  We are so grateful and wish you all a safe and fun filled summer! 

The Girls keep winning.  Lori and Mary gather for episode 29 of season 7, and kick things off with news of yet another provincial championship trophy (!) and a celebrity appearance for charity.  Then the 2 Girls do what you're here for: discuss all that's happened this past week in the Roaring Game. Topics include—but are not limited to—the Players' Championship Slam, the official Bottcher team announcement and other lineup stuff, the world mixed doubles championship, and so much more.  Enjoy the episode and stay safe.

Men'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 safe.

Lori 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 stay safe!

And The Girls are champions. Let's not forget that.    Lori and Mary kick off episode 25 of season 7 with a breakdown of their big accomplishment—a provincial championship! Images and video of the winning shot, made in an extra-end, are embedded in The Curling News' media player.    Next up is the raft of team changes announced recently, some of them official and some of them not. The Girls also comment on the vitriol that's been directed at a certain curling podcast (not this one!).    The women's world championship is discussed, as play in Prince George, B.C. heads towards the championship weekend.    Finally, The Girls discuss the madness that is the real pronunciation of Brad Gushue's last name (!!), snack gifts, The Curling News' addition of video to the famous 2022 Brier Montage, and more!    Enjoy the episode and stay safe.