A Pane in the Glass Podcast

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast", ice technician Cody Hall of the Victoria Curling Centre explains the nuances of making ice and playing with rocks, not for championship venues (that episode was with Jon Wall in season #1) but in a curling facility much like the one in which most of you play. As Cody and I indicate in the episode, the more you understand about the ice and...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast ",  I build upon Pebble Water 1.0 published on Dec. 9, 2022 (S1E53). Once again I deal with a variety of topics which hopefully will inspire some outside the box thinking. Enjoy! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

This episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast "  heralds the beginning of Season Two. Joining me in this episode is my highly paid staff ( Jacob & Lucas Tschirhart ) who will explain why this episode is not following the usual Saturday  publication. The content of this episode goes back to my roots of the podcast. Enjoy Straight, Simple & Silent ! It’s your turn! Send me your tho...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" my friend Sean Turriff and I talk about summer curling camps. What? Summer curling camps at the beginning of February?  As you'll learn from Sean, they are not only valuable for young (and older) curlers but very popular as well. Many of the camps fill quickly so even though there may be snow on the ground where you are, now is the ti...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I take a look at four, commonly played shots (one of which I've discussed previously) which might be the right shot to play (that's the strategy part) but are not played well (that's the tactics part) .  What are they? Take a listen to this episode and you tell me if I make a case for the way those shots are  usually played...

This episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " is the followup episode to " It's About Time " (S1E58). In this  episode I take a look at technology which will make the acquisition and measurement of what I feel is the most important of all the skills in curling, weight control . I also reveal a personal bias toward the relationship that an instructor has with his/her novi...

In this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I take a look at timing systems, what they are, how impactful they can be and most importantly, how to execute them to improve the performance of your team. Get your stop watch ready because it's about time we set the record straight on timing systems. It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

In this concluding episode on the topic of " Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ", we hear from four individuals, Erin Flowers, Greg Smith, Adriana Camarena & Katherine Henderson . Each has a different perspective on the topic given the path each has traveled.  The episode certainly exceeds the usual 30 min. but it's broken into four parts so you can listen to them separately or...

Happy 2023 to you all! This episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " is about a very important topic, not only for curling (in Canada and the rest of the curling world) but in life itself. More time has been spent producing this episode (and its followup episode next week) than any other. Today's episode features Kim Forge , the newest member of the Board of Governors for the Worl...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I welcome back Emily Riley whose first visit with me set something of a record for downloads. As those of you who heard Emily's episode know, she has enjoyed a very successful junior career in her home province of Quebec and now is on the road to similar success in women's and mixed curling. About a month ago, Emily and her mixed...

In today's episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast ", we search for a killer. The victim is performance and the perpetrator is someone you know. Well, what's this all about? Listen to S1E54 to find out! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I put together random thoughts that have gathered waiting to come out. Today is that day! I hope you enjoy what you hear! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

As I say in my introduction, with this episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " I finally talk about the "S" word. That would be strategy but as the title of this episode indicates, strategy has a companion. It's tactics and as you'll learn, to have one without the other is like having peanut butter without jam. Here's what this episode does not do. It does not...

This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" will be of special interest to my listeners south of the 49th parallel of latitude.  The last number of months have been difficult ones for USA Curling and its member associations and of course, the curlers. As one who has had an affiliation and an ongoing affection with curling in the United States and its curlers, I have watched, listened a...

It's episode #50 of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast". As the episode title indicates, I'm looking back to say "thank you" to friends whose unique knowledge, expertise & experiences made their episodes, impactful. My grandsons, Jacob & Lucas will take the reins for that portion of the episode with some very wise words for young athletes by Lucas. I answer a questi...

Today's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is a collection of comments and questions that have been sent my way and my answers and responses to them.  You'll just have to listen to find out what they are! Trust me (there's a challenge for you), I believe you'll find them interesting! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texting here!

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I pay a visit to the home of APITGP's sponsor, Canada Curling Stone  Co. in Komoka, ON. With me in this episode is the managing general of CCS, Fred Veale and his daughter, Kim Tuck . Fred has forgotten more about curling stones than I'll ever know! This episode is the companion to the previous one with national ice technician, J...

Today's episode in " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " is about our playing surface. There are few if any other sports where the understanding of and interaction with the playing surface plays such a major role in performance. To help us learn more about curling ice, I have invited a national ice technician to join us in the person of Jon Wall . If you're an active curler or someon...

In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we take another, more in depth look at "concussions". My guest again in this episode is our "Safe Sport Consultant", Jenn Ferris . If you're rolling your eyes thinking that a concussion is highly unlikely in curling, you may change your mind after hearing what Jenn has to say! At the conclusion of the episode, I on...

This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" sheds light on a situation in sport whereby coaches, hopefully very few in number, have taken advantage of their position of influence over their athletes. The result has been forms of abuse and harassment and some of it with very young athletes. For this episode I contacted Jenn Ferris who is extremely knowledgeable about this topic and has...

This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" clearly falls into the unusual category. The  best way to describe it is by referring to it as a podcast version of an audio book. The book is a wonderful story for young people, by my friend from Newfoundland & Labrador, Jean Blackie . The title seems somewhat contradictory in that the word "sweeps" in the title doesn't qu...

This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" comes from the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton, NB. Established in 1961, this curling facility has become one of the most impactful in the land. Its vision, programmes and dedication have, with the help of two individuals you will meet on the episode, have made it that way. Jaime Watson & Wayne Tallon  join me to describe the journey t...

This episode in the "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" series is a followup to S1E9 (" It's Our Signature Skill ") and as such, I'm strongly encouraging you to listen to that episode or revisit it before listening to this one. Eye dominance is critically important from a technical perspective as it dictates how the athlete will "see" his/her target. We coach and...

This episode of " A Pane In The Glass Podcast " is for the members of the Grand Cove Lawn Bowling Club but by extension, for all lawn bowlers (and curlers). It's about the most impactful time of the season to consider changes to one's lawn bowl delivery (or curling delivery). Spoiler Alert, it's not at the start of the season! It’s your turn! Send me your thoughts by texti...

This episode is an interview with Paul & Anita Tardi and their journey with sons Jordan & Tyler as they traveled from novice curlers to now playing on elite adult teams.  Paul & Anita share the ups, the downs, the triumphs, the losses but most importantly, helpful hints to any and all parents who want to be a part of their son or daughter's development.  Have note paper and a writ...