Station Manager Adam Glynn of Winnipeg’s non-profit community radio station, CJNU 93.7FM, has announced the successful launch of the Station’s newest regular feature program – The Curler.
The second show in the series, hosted by Manitoba’s most recognized curling voice Resby Coutts, will air live Wednesday, November 18 at noon with former CurlManitoba President Keith Johnston as the in-studio guest host. The first of the monthly shows focussing on the roarin’ game aired at noon Wednesday, October 21 with TSN Curling Analyst Cathy Gauthier as in-studio guest.
“Before TV, curling lived on radio for generations of curling fans. We are delighted to bring curling back to radio – but unlike the old days, if you miss it when it goes out live, you can also listen on-demand, at your own convenience, with all of the episodes being available to stream at cjnu.ca/thecurler shortly after their first broadcast,” says Glynn.
The program will air at noon on the third Wednesday of each month through the curling season. “I always say radio is the perfect medium for joining a conversation – and I know you’ll be both entertained and informed by Resby and his special guests included in the shows,” the Station Manager suggests.
The first program in the series included guest interviews with Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame member Arnold Asham. Listeners will be intrigued by his comments in response to the question – who is the best you ever curled against? It also includes Manitoba-born, now Toronto-based, Ryan Wiebe as he talks about helping former Ontario champion John Epping try to win a Manitoba title this year. Plus, among many other topics, you’ll hear opinions on the recent discussions by World Curling to hold this season’s Women’s Worlds in United Arab Emirates.
The November edition includes guest interviews with wheelchair champion Carolyn Lindner and with current Canadian champion Matt Dunstone. Matt’s comments on his recent Grand Slam win are especially informative on the way today’s elite curlers think as they decide their last shot choices.
Each month, the program will pair great conversation with musical selections made by the guests – and as much as you’ll enjoy Cathy Gauthier and Keith Johnston’s curling commentary, you’ll also enjoy a window into their taste in music!
The program will also showcase the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame & Museum with a feature item each month focussed on one of the unique artifacts in the museum’s extensive collection.
“If we were playing a curling game, I feel like we stole 3 or 4 on the first end,” says host Resby Coutts. “I’ve been a radio guy since I worked for CKLQ in Brandon quite a few years ago and I know the first one doesn’t always work as well as this launch did.”
“Our objective will be to inform and entertain and to showcase Manitoba curling and curlers. When the next show airs November 18, the first Canadian Championship will already have been played. For sure, you will always have lots to talk about when you’re talking curling in Manitoba.”
CJNU’s mission is ‘to serve a discerning audience with non-profit radio -playing nostalgic music and celebrating our community’, and Glynn says he believes both the curling community and particularly the curling fan community are a perfect match – and is delighted to add The Curler to the variety of programming heard on the Station.
You can hear The Curler: Radio Edition at noon, third Wednesday of each month OR online, anywhere, anytime, on any device at cjnu.ca/thecurler
