StoneCast returns with a roar! This week, we're joined by Dr. Carlin "Carly" Anderson, sports psychologist for the Shuster rink. Dr. Carlin was there through all of the 2018 historic Olympic run (and even came back with an injury to prove it).

Ep. 31 Rich Ruohonen Part 2 of 2

Sep 13th, 2018 42m 22s

Part 2 of 2 StoneCast interviews Rich Ruohonen. Topics include Purple Art (1:20), Past Episode Critiques (4:53), The Tiger Woods of Curling (10:41), Rich's One and Only 8-ender (13:04), Techno Broom (15:58), The Best Sweepers (17:34), St Paul

Ep. 30 Rich Ruohonen Part 1 of 2

Aug 26th, 2018 45m 28s

Jordan and Kristefor sit down with Rich Ruohonen over the summer to talk about the HP Program (7:00), the catch (12:10), changes in curling (20:00) and meeting the press at worlds (37.50). This is part 1 of a 2 episode series.

Ep. 29 Field Notes: Granite Curling Club Summer Spiel

Jul 17th, 2018 31m 54s

In the middle of June, Jordan flew to Seattle for the annual Granite Curling Club Summer Spiel. Hosted by Todd Schultz and GCC president Phil Shryock, the Summer Spiel was three days of World Cup-themed curling and excellent, excellent food. No

Ep. 28 - Lisa Rudolph and The Richfield Curling Club

Jun 3rd, 2018 33m 20s

We interview Lisa Rudolph and discuss the formation of the newest curling club in the Twin Cities, The Richfield Curling Club.

Ep. 27 - Tallinn Cup (Ordway, Smeed, Rivillas, Miller)

Mar 29th, 2018 35m 52s

Kristefor and Jordan interview Erik Ordway, Dave Smeed, William Rivillas, and Dr. John Miller in the International Room at the Saint Paul Curling Club. They discuss the joys of international curling at the 2017 Tallinn Cup in Estonia.

Ep. 26 - Mary Deuhs

Jan 30th, 2018 34m 33s

Today, Jordan and Kris speak with St. Paul’s Mary Deuhs. We discuss ageism, infants with iPads, and the mysterious adult beverage we got from a great accountant (3:00); state championship scheduling woes and hosting issues (9:00); participation

Ep. 25 - Kim Rhyme

Nov 22nd, 2017 35m 47s

“NARNIA!!” Today we're joined by Kim Rhyme, power curler and wonder dancer (1:15). The primary purpose of our podcast is concocting better Bloody Marys (1:55), but we also learn about Kim’s background (4:50) and her dance company (5:30). We dis

Ep. 24 - 2017 SPCC Summer Work Crew John Ordway and Scott Clasen

Sep 24th, 2017 27m 11s

“If the shoe fits!” Today, we are joined by the St. Paul Curling Club’s manager, Scott Clasen. We are also joined by John Ordway / AKA Eric’s dad / AKA the-guy-with-the-wicked-northern-accent. We discuss the enormous amount of construction that

Ep. 23 - Mike Pfundstein

Aug 5th, 2017 32m 1s

Just throw the f*cking shot, man!” This week on StoneCast, we throw back some bold and spicy Bloody Marys and talk to Mike Pfundstein, AKA Mr. Hobber Dobber. We discuss which curling positions we like and which we struggle with (10:50); a forme

Ep. 22 - Rick Crotty

Jun 5th, 2017 35m

This week on StoneCast, we smash s^&* up with Rick Crotty, a club curler at the St. Paul Curling Club. We begin with some metal talk (2:25) and discuss Rick's unexpected intro to curling. We learn about the lauded Lysne/Crotty Metal Cup--who wo

Ep. 21 - Amanda Clore and Jessica Erickson

Mar 30th, 2017 34m 21s

Buck buck buck! This week, we speak with curlers, bowlers, golfers, and chicken raisers extraordinaire Amanda Clore and Jessica Erickson at the Frogtown Curling Club in St. Paul, Minnesota. We'll hear a little about the Brier crowd this year (t

Ep. 20 - Dick and Paula Arnold

Feb 22nd, 2017 38m 55s

What did you do after the war--World War II, that is? Paula Arnold was on the vanguard of women's curling in St. Paul, supported by her husband, Dick, and a band of merry curlers. This week, we've got Dick and Paula Arnold. Tune in for some ear

Ep. 19 - David Mcintyre/Tim McMahon

Feb 3rd, 2017 37m 15s

Scottish Men's 2017 Curling Tour to the USA at the St. Paul Curling Club! We interview David Mcintyre, Scottish curler who is Vice President of Ayr Curling Club and Ayr Curling Rink, about the tour and the quest for the Herries Maxwell trophy(

Ep. 18 - John Bauer

Dec 6th, 2016 37m 13s

We speak with a John Bauer, one of the founding members of Fogerty Arena and the Four Seasons Curling Club in Blaine. First we hit the mail bag and answer a listener's challenge (1:53), then we discuss the weight room at Fogerty Arena, named af

Ep. 17 - Scott Clasen

Oct 30th, 2016 36m 52s

Kristefor and Scott Clasen, manager of the St. Paul Curling Club, pull up during Saturday Juniors at the St. Paul Curling Club. Jordan is absent this episode, as he takes paternity leave to care for Stella (1:22). We hit the mailbag (2:00);

Ep. 16 - Tim Solin and Pete Westberg

Oct 10th, 2016 35m 54s

This week, we follow up with Pete Westberg (Ep. 2) after a trip to Sweden for the Men's Senior World Championships. Teammate Tim Solin also joins us. The first of the StoneCast Fireside Chat Series (as well as International Series No. 1), tune

Ep. 15 - Jim Dexter

Sep 18th, 2016 31m 5s

Jim Dexter of the Saint Paul Curling Club is our guest on StoneCast. We introduce new theme music (00:00) and have our first mailbag segment(1:30); Dex tells us about how he learned to curl (7:16); demystifies the term Hobber Dobber (9:20); tal

Ep. 14 Dennis And Meg Abraham

Aug 10th, 2016 37m 52s

Today, we visit with Meg and Dennis Abraham at their bookstore, Once Upon a Crime (www.onceuponacrimebooks.com). We cover their curling beginnings (1:47); good times at Costello’s (3:30); their time on the board (5:00); the story about the book

Ep. 13 Gretchen Pietruszewski

Aug 1st, 2016 27m 23s

Gretchen Pietruszewski visits with StoneCast on a summer afternoon. In this episode, we discuss our buddy Bombo as official StoneCast dramaturg and testing for park ranger (1:48); Gretchen's experience managing the Frogtown Curling (3:34); the

Ep. 12 - Darcy Ellarby

Jul 10th, 2016 26m 59s

Kristefor and Jordan interview Darcy Ellarby. We talk about her Arena Club Nationals runs (0:49), the beginnings of the Dakota Curling Club(1:50 & 5:44), the Pirate Spiel (7:29), Guy Fawkes bonfires (12:01), the Hollywood Spiel (16:29) and the

Ep. 11 - Carl Ball

Jun 26th, 2016 28m

StoneCast goes to Chaska and records an interview with Carl Ball in the Chaska Curler's lounge. We talk about the TCCA's junior working group (1:30), MMA (6:30 & 13:34), Farmer Wisdom (16:45) and a Surprise Chaska Guest (25:00).

Ep. 10 - Brad Clasen

Jun 12th, 2016 27m 29s

Brad Clasen visits with StoneCast on sheet 9 at the Saint Paul Curling Club. Brad clarified the Wausau Modified Game (6:26), talks about his family (13:00 and 18:20), curling at Kettle Moraine (16:25), and sings about childhood things and bells

Ep. 9 - Mairin Barrett

May 28th, 2016 25m 33s

Mairin Barrett talks to StoneCast on sheet 9 at the Saint Paul Curling Club. Mairin talks about her Junior Curling Team (1:38) and coach (5:17), cribbage and tough shots at the Rugg Spiel (7:08), Key Club (13:00), her birthday and favorite bro