Episode 2: Jordon McDonald, Alina Pätz, Rock League, New Rules + More

The Curling Hotline September 23, 2026 Watch on The Curling Hotline →

The Hotline returns for your weekly dose of curling news and interviews, as John discusses the Rock League Season 2 announcement, the Korean Federation’s decision to take Bo-bae Kang off of 4-player duty, and some World ranking changes before being joined by Jordon McDonald and Alina Pätz. Fresh off of a finalist finish in Oakville, the young skip Jordon McDonald joins John for his first-ever podcast interview as the two discuss balancing school and curling, his team’s constant quest for improvement, Brad Jacobs’ mentorship, and who the worst Mario Kart player is on his team.

And then Alina Pätz calls in to discuss her team’s rapid start to the season with 3 straight wins, what it’s like returning to skipping, her new teammates, and the budding rivalry between her and Xenia Schwaller.

Finally, John takes YOUR calls from The Curling Hotline, answering a fan question about the new rules around playing with 3.

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