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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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2 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. Following that are some additional curling subjects.
The episode closes with a 20-minute interview with Darren Moulding, the former Brendan Bottcher and current James Grattan team member now plying his trade out of New Brunswick. You won’t want to miss this one, folks.
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The 2 Girls are back for an Olympic summary as episode 22 of season 7 drops hard.
First off, The Girls are senior curling teammates!
All Beijing results and trends are then discussed, including handy affirmations and Rachel’s deep dark hole … plus the aftermath for Canada—is a Curling Summit required?
The Girls also take listeners through the two Brier pools, there’s breaking news from the morning of recording, no-tick rules in play at world championships and more.
Enjoy the episode—and the images included in the media player—and stay safe.