In this very special annual episode, From The Hack host Frank Roch speaks with no less than seven Brier-bound athletes before the fireworks start in Regina.

Hear from the following as they pack for Saskatchewan:

• Defending champion skip Brad Gushue;

• No-longer-retired Brier and Olympic champion Brad Jacobs;

• Brier and Olympic champion Benny “Heebz” Hebert;

• The man of many provinces, Mike McEwen;

• Alberta Brier rookie skip Aaron Sluchinski;

• 2023 Brier finalist Matt Dunstone;

• and Team Koe third Tyler Tardi.

As usual, this episode features colourful images embedded in the media player file to enhance your podcast experience.