Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

From How To Do Everything by NPR

February 18, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode explores behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics, featuring discussions with a curling legend and insights into the world of snowboarding.

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org . How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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Hosts: Mike Danforth, Ian Chillag

Guest: curling legend

Topics covered

  • Winter Olympics
  • curling
  • snowboarding
  • sports heroes
  • behind the scenes

Keywords

  • curling stones
  • Winter Games
  • Olympics
  • snowboarders
  • sports

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