A Pane in the Glass Podcast

In this third summer episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " we take a look at wins and losses from various perspectives. We hear from golf's #1 player, Scottie Scheffler with what I'm sure will be a surprising taking on winning, which he does most of the time. We hear from Eli Straw on how to break out of a slump. I once again put wins & losses into place with "The...

In this second Sunspot edition of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " we recognize Major League Baseball's "All Star Game" with some sound bites: Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench and his view of the Pete Rose situation regarding his consideration for the H of F, an inspiring sound bite about Jim Abbott who pitched a no-hitter with one only one arm, a rendering of the life les...

This episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " heralds a series of episodes for the summer of 2025 I'm calling " Sunspots ". This is #1 and the topic is " Talent v. Passion ". There are two soundbites, each involving very successful individuals who have perspectives on both talent and passion. Enjoy!  It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I welcome back to my microphone, Eugene Hritzuk of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. You may recall an episode about foam density in curling brushes (S3E51) where Eugene introduced us to the whole notion of the importance of foam density in curling brushes. Since that episode, World Curling has done some testing on the matter in Morris, MB. Preli...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " we're talking baseball with someone whose voice you've heard on three previous episodes of the  podcast (see below these games notes). That person is Hans Frauenlob of Auckland, NZ who for a six year time span, which included those two World Series seasons, worked in the front office for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though it&ap...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I return to my pebble can for the following topics: a response to a listener who has some ideas about lasers in curling, on this Fathers' Day Weekend a thank you to my late father, a sound bite with Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans basketball team and an idea from some listeners for a way to forward the episodes within...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " we are fortunate to have Bobby Ray , Senior Manager, Club Development & Member Services for Curling Canada , pay us a visit to bring us up-to-speed on the necessary planning that all curling facilities need to maintain and augment the services they provide for those who will enjoy the greatest game on ice in the upcoming season. He h...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I deal with some topics that have peaked my interest of late. They include professional v. amateur, the winter Olympic qualifying process, the USCA Under Five event, distractions (the great killer of performance) and lastly an appeal to those of you who might be able to help me distribute the episodes more efficiently! Use the chapter ma...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I share my microphone once again with Danielle Inglis , two time Ontario Scotties champion and Curling Canada's " Co-ordinator, Social Media & Web Content ". Danielle brings us up-to-speed on a number of topics of great interest to the advancement of curling at the ground roots level. This is one of those episodes that...

My guest today on " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " is Dustin Mikush of Curling Canada. Dustin brings us up to speed on one very impactful programme in his portfolio as "Manager, Youth Development & Programming", U15 RockFest .  It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I welcome back Jon Wall. Since his first visit (S1E47) he worked side-by-side with Mark Shurek making the ice for the Grand Slam events you see on television. We talk about making championship ice for the very best curlers on the planet but most of the episode is devoted to the ice you play on at your curling facility. You'll learn...

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 ep...

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 t...

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...

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 wha...

The title of this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " says it all. The RR's rant is one I hope many of you will want to weigh in on with your view. To do that with total anonymity, just click on the hyperlink at the end of these show notes!  But, I'll begin the  episode with a discussion on a topic to which most curlers pay little attention, your sliding device . The dec...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will a very unique way for an elite athlete to reflect upon a major competition that didn't end the way she and her teammates hoped it might. That athlete is Emily Riley and the event was the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Her reflection on the week is entitled, "The Power & Risk Of Belief" . Then you will hear...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " my returning guest is Jenn Ferris of Curling Canada. We talk about keeping sport safe for athletes and coaches but this time it's not about physical safety by rather psychological safety. I also talk about a way to test your brushing system that only requires a sheet of ice and a rock. The episode ends with a sound bite by Rory Mcil...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I reach into my Pebble Water file for items that have been building up. Now is the time to give them oxygen. There are seven this time; " The Learning Curve ", " Three Questions To Ask Before Starting Every End ", " What Is The Real Meaning Of Sport In Your Coaching Life & Your Athletes' Lives? " (b...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we hear the wise words of Coach Jon Cooper who, prior to the final game of last month's "Four Nations Face Off" hockey tournament, fielded excellent questions from journalists and provided impactful and forward reaching answers.  In the previous episode of the podcast, I asked those of you who were going to watch "The M...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I welcome back, "The Dean of Coaching" (aka Dean Kleiter) who chronicles the 15 year journey from a U18 team to the representative of the Province of Saskatchewan at the 2025 Montana's Brier.  As you might guess, there were many stops along the way, some more challenging than others but all successfully negotiated under Dean...

The title of this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" isn't about golf but I'm going to use the connection between golf & curling to answer a question from a listener from the Bobcaygeon Curling Club. Murray Thompson was having difficulty controlling the weight of his down weight shots (draws, guards etc.). That's when I suggested he not even try to hit his tee sh...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast", Emily Riley shares the microphone with me and my grandson Jacob. We both have questions to ask Emily and as usual, Emily provides outstanding answers! In the last portion of the episode, the culture of sport is the topic which morphs into a discussion about the value of playing any competitive sport. Emily's thoughts will get you thi...

This episode begins season #4 of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast ". It was this week in 2002 when I took a leap of faith into the world of podcasting.  This episodes explains what's missing in so many curling deliveries I see as I travel the curling world. If all you take onto a sheet of curling ice is a sound delivery, you don't have very much! Most curling deliveries are reason...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we pay tribute to Toby McDonald, curler, coach, attorney, fisherman & citizen of St. John's, NL. I called upon Jamie Korab and Jim Waite to share their memories of Toby (including some great stories)! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!