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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...