Podcasts
Bill Tschirhart's A Pane in the Glass Podcast
Bill Tschirhart’s A Pane in the Glass Podcast is the follow-on to his very popular compendium of coaching articles, “A Pane in the Glass”. In addition to Bill’s podcast, you can find other material from Bill on the “A Pane in the Glass” page on this site.
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Pebble Water 15.0
by Coach Bill on May 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I sprinkle water from my pebbling can on a number of topics, none of them related to one another but all relevant to the subject at hand, that being curling in particular and sports in general with a parting view of young people at this time in history. Use the chapter markers in the above show notes to go back to specific points in the episode to hear a favourite topic once again!It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!
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Help! We Need Help! Where Do We Find It?
by Coach Bill on April 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we'll take a look at the search for a coach for your competitive team. Do we seek someone who's been there, done that and has the T-Shirt (i.e. a recently retired elite athlete) or are there other criteria to be considered when seeking coaching assistance? I end this episode with the thoughts of a grade one teacher!It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!
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From Chisholm, MN to Pyeongchang S. Korea Looking For Gold
by Coach Bill on April 19, 2025 at 9:00 pm
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will be taken on a journey from a small town in the state of Minnesota to the top step of the podium in Pyeongchang, S. Korea by John Shuster. It's a journey that you might have in your sights. John will provide extremely helpful information you can use to realize your Olympic dream. I also share the press conference with the runner-up to last week's Masters golf tournament. Justin Rose didn't win the coveted green jacket but when you hear his thoughts on getting to a playoff from seven strokes back going into the last round, you'll see that by any measure, he was just as successful as Rory McIlroy!It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!
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Two Athletes From Different Countries With The Same Goal
by Coach Bill on April 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm
As the title suggests, this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" has global implications. Joining me are Helen Williams of Australia and Adriana Camarena of Mexico (currently residing in California). They both skip their respective national women's teams and have now climbed to the top rung of the World Curling ladder to compete in the "A Division". We talk about what it took to get there and what it will mean to secure a spot on the podium. I end the episode with my view on being a "professional" athlete.It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!
The Broom Brothers
Long-time curling analyst (and player) John Cullen teams up with Sportsnet’s Robbie Doherty to bring you the latest in curling news from the Tour and from around the world.
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Curling Legends Podcast
Former Winnipegger Kevin Palmer interviews the greats of curling, from both Canada and from other countries, on his very popular Curling Legends podcast.
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Episode 95 - Ken Horton, Part 1
by Kevin Palmer on April 5, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Ken Horton was obsessed about curling. He honed his skills at the Crossmyloof Ice Rink in Glasgow, eventually teaming with skip Robert Kelly and the front end of Willie Jamieson and Keith Douglas to win the Scottish Junior Mens title in 1976. They were the home team at the Uniroyal Junior Men's Championship in […]
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Episode 94 - Andrea Schoepp
by Kevin Palmer on March 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Andrea Schoepp could focus on the game and nothing else. Her skills developed from curling outdoors with her family in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At the age of fifteen, Andrea skipped her team, including her mother Elinore at third and Monika Wagner at lead, to a bronze medal at the European Championship. Her and Monika […]
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Episode 93 - Toby McDonald
by Kevin Palmer on March 6, 2025 at 5:40 am
Toby McDonald always chose to wake up with a smile. From his beginnings at the St. John's Curling Club, Toby had a passion for the sport and its evolution in Newfoundland and Labrador. His crowning acheivement was winning the Brier in 1976 with skip Jack MacDuff and the front end of Doug Hudson and Ken Templeton. […]
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Special Episode - Don Finkbeiner
by Kevin Palmer on February 8, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Don Finkbeiner speaks at the banquet celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Manitoba Men's Provincial Curling Championship. Resby Coutts provides the introduction and later shares a story of Mark Olson's grandfather in-law's dog to close out the evening.
Art of Coaching Podcast
In Art of Coaching, Brett Bartholomew offers material on coaching across all sports, concentrating on communication and creating and maintaining lasting relationships between coaches and athletes.
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E376 | Tips If You Feel Stuck at Your Job and Need a Way Forward
by Brett Bartholomew on May 5, 2025 at 5:01 am
Everything is okay at work, but… yeah, work is fine—I just don’t know what I’m going to do. We’ve all felt like that at some point in our careers. Maybe you’re in that place right now. Call it a rut, stagnation, or just a funk. You’re motivated. You’re grateful. But you also want more. More […]
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E375 | Uneven Effort in Relationships & Why Dating is a Gong Show
by Brett Bartholomew on April 28, 2025 at 5:01 am
We’ve all felt it. That awkward disconnect when the vibe is off and you're wondering how you ended up across the table from someone who just isn’t where you are. Maybe you’re in different stages of life, chasing different things, or just not clear on what the other actually wants. Whatever the reason, the moment […]
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E374 | How to Get Through to Incredibly Stubborn People
by Brett Bartholomew on April 21, 2025 at 5:01 am
We’ve all been hit by it. It seemingly comes out of nowhere—a misunderstanding or argument we never saw coming. One moment you’re having a discussion, the next you're blindsided by resistance, vitriol, or passive-aggressive blowback. Where did it come from? Why did something small suddenly feel so personal? […]
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E373 | Hiring Tips Part 3: Compensation & Pay Structures
by Brett Bartholomew on April 14, 2025 at 5:01 am
Why is talking about money so hard? An even better question might be: why do so many job postings treat compensation like a state secret—vague, unclear, or completely absent? The truth is, people want to know they’ll be respected and valued. If you leave them guessing, they’ll start looking elsewhere. In […]
Game of Stones Podcast
Game of Stones explores the world of curling. In each episode we’ll dive into the major issues in the sport, from previewing and recapping major events to discussing team lineups. If you’re a longtime fan or just getting into curling, we’ll break down the biggest news in the greatest sport on earth.
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2025 Curling Commercials Rankings
by Sean Graham on May 1, 2025 at 5:49 pm
It's that time of year again!! The Season of Champions is over and we've talked about all the games, but there is a critical part of curling viewing that still needs to be discussed - the commercials. One of our favourite episodes to do each year, we go through and discuss the ads that are shown pretty much every end […]
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Mixed Doubles World Championship Preview
by Sean Graham on April 24, 2025 at 3:43 am
The final Olympic spots of the season are up for grabs this week in Fredericton as the Mixed Doubles World Championship kicks off on Saturday. We've got you covered with a full preview as we talk about all 20 teams in the field, the two pools, and where each nation stands with respect to Olympic qualification. After […]
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Post-Season Power Rankings
by Sean Graham on April 17, 2025 at 7:31 pm
With the 4-person season in the books, we get together to discuss how the teams stack up at the end of the season. We go through and give our top 5 men's and women's teams in the world as we start to turn our attention to the upcoming Olympic year. Do you agree with our rankings? Let us know how you have the teams […]
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Men's Worlds Recap
by Sean Graham on April 12, 2025 at 10:53 pm
It's a better late than never situation, as we're here to look back at the week that was in Moose Jaw for the 2025 Men's World Curling Championship. We talk about Bruce Mouat getting his second world championship, a very strong week for Team Jacobs, and a solid performance by the Swiss. We also talk about Lukas Klima […]
From the Hack
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2 Girls and a Game
Long-time Ontario competitors Lori Eddy and Mary Chilvers host their show, 2 Girls and a Game, that reflects their insights and observations about their favourite game, the athletes and their stories during the biggest competitions.
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Inside Curling
On Inside Curling, hosts Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen, and Jim Jerome offer their frequently-controversial opinions about competitive curling both in Canada and internationally.
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In the House with the one and only Brad Gushue!
by Inside Curling on May 3, 2025 at 2:38 pm
Kevin, Warren and Jim are joined by the one and only Brad Gushue to talk about this past season and some of the ups and downs that Brad faced throughout the season. They also look ahead to some exciting new developments for next season and the Olympics coming soon!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more […]
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In the House with Brad Jacobs! 2025 Brier Champion and World Bronze Medalist
by Inside Curling on April 24, 2025 at 12:37 am
Joining us today is 2025 Montana’s Brier Champion and World Bronze Medallist, Brad Jacobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the House with Benoit Schwarz-van Berkel
by Inside Curling on April 17, 2025 at 11:33 pm
Joining us today for In the House is Benoit Schwarz van Berkel who throwslast stones for team Yannick Schwaller - the teamwere finalists at the men’s worlds and the PlayersChampionship this past weekend in Toronto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inside the AMJ Players Championship
by Inside Curling on April 12, 2025 at 3:01 pm
The AMJ Players Championship isunderway in Toronto and we have reachedthe end of pool play and are now into theplayoffs. We started with 12 women’steams and 12 men’s and we are now downto Six teams with the top two teamsreceiving byes to the semifinals. Kevin is offcourse in Toronto working with Sportsnet asa […]