1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Joan McCusker takes humour seriously. &amp;nbsp;The 1998 Gold medal winning Schmirler Rink almost never happened because Joan and Marcia were concerned that Jan and Sandra were too intense. &amp;nbsp;Eventually they agreed and everything clicked. &amp;nbsp;Their team had balance, with Joan providing levity when it was needed most. &amp;nbsp;She shares her days growing up on the farm and learning to curl at a two sheeter. &amp;nbsp;We cover her University days, playing with sister Cathy and the early Scotties and Olympic experiences. &amp;nbsp;Joan reveals the team's emotional turmoil the morning of the finals for the 1997 Olympic Trials and shares a few road stories as well. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Joan is a broadcaster for Sportsnet/CBC and you can hear her coverage&amp;nbsp;throughout&amp;nbsp;the season at major events including&amp;nbsp;Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling.&amp;nbsp; Curling Legends Podcast https://curling.libsyn.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6296989/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/7a142c/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/6296989