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The concluding episode of the Pink Shirt Pod starts off with a conversation with Devon Fortino about his World Crokinole Championship victory. Then I am joined by Ryan Anthony and Terry Brown from Hogan's Alley and Crokinole UK to discuss the state of crokinole in the UK. Finally, the episode concludes with a state of the game discussion with Nathan Walsh.WCC footage from Tracey Boards: https://www.youtube.com/@TraceyBoardsWCC footage from USA Crokinole Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@USACrokinoleVideos-USACrokinole UK: https://crokinoleuk.com/Hogan's Alley Podcast: https://crokinoleuk.com/hogans-alley-crokinole-uk-podcast/Grant Flick Music: https://www.grantflick.com/

On today's episode, I am joined by Connor Reinman, Jason Beierling, and Nathan Walsh. First we take a quick look at the current NCA standings and possible NCA champs. Then we preview the World Crokinole Championship, including with our fantasy draft and predictions.

On today's episode, I am joined by Ben Harding and Shawn Hagarty to discuss the changes to the NCA Point Structure Season. See below for relevant companion links:New system site: https://www.nca-crokinole.com/Video explainer:  https://youtu.be/tBBr5v-Co88 FAQ: https://nationalcrokinoleassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NCA-Field-Weighted-Points-System-FAQ.docx.pdf

On today's episode, I am joined by Eric Mammen, Gina Schick, and Devon Fortino. This is part 3 of 3 of a short series on the mental game of crokinole. Part 1 was an interview with Justin Slater and can be heard here:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/andrewmdhutchinson/episodes/2026-02-22T13_09_31-08_00Part 2 was a roundtable discussion with Simon Dowrick, Josh Carrafiello, and Jeremy Tracey and can be heard here:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/andrewmdhutchinson/episodes/2026-03-15T12_27_55-07_00

On today's episode, I am joined by Josh Carrafiello, Simon Dowrick, and Jeremy Tracey. This is part 2 of 3 of a short series on the mental game of crokinole. Part 1 was an interview with Justin Slater and can be heard here:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/andrewmdhutchinson/episodes/2026-02-22T13_09_31-08_00Part 3 is set to be published in early April.

On today's episode, I am joined by crokinole legend Justin Slater. We discuss Justin's crokinole origin story, the role of 20s in today's game, and a lot about the mentality of crokinole. This is part 1 of 3 of a short series on the mental game of crokinole. Parts 2 and 3 are set to be published in March and April.2015 Crokinole Centre Interview with Justin Slater https://youtu.be/qzOLRuBKGHM   2010 World Crokinole Championship Final – Cook vs Slater parts 1 – 4: https://youtu.be/b7YN7xc6VjQ https://youtu.be/A4MsA68HlwI https://youtu.be/jl-oeLAoKVM https://youtu.be/SFGPeMBnAro   Justin Slater’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@justinslatercrokinole2498

On today's episode, I am joined by Garret Tracey to discuss, reveal and analyze the results of the 2025 Pink Shirt Pod Awards.Registration for The Elmira Winter Crokinole Classic:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/elmira-winter-crokinole-classic-118915545461#eventsPinky # 3 (Celebration of the Year):Mark Harper (The North Star Cup) https://youtu.be/9sqwOm4kKJw?si=K7ixisSn6vNV_W33&t=848Jason Malloy (US Open Doubles) https://youtube.com/shorts/tRP3YaXryxI?si=dd1-JC4md3AivMieTrey Snide (The Masters Tournament) https://youtu.be/wJcb-M9zVdo?si=ipqC76YRerab_OH6&t=2659Pinky # 4 (Shot of the Year):Devon Fortino (Ontario Singles Crokinole Championship) https://youtu.be/dZJK3MftbV8?si=YcLT_QOxHk8iXg9S&t=1270Mark Harper (The North Star Cup) https://youtu.be/9sqwOm4kKJw?si=K7ixisSn6vNV_W33&t=848Marc Ponzio (Brooklyn Crokinole Championship Finals) https://youtu.be/OvZoCI0cj6I?si=qFX-NF2spkv3vt1T&t=760Trey Snide (The Masters Tournament) https://youtu.be/wJcb-M9zVdo?si=ipqC76YRerab_OH6&t=2659

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, 6 guests share their ideas for crokinole products/formats/ideas. This is part 2 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den. Part 1 was published Tues, Nov 11.Relevant Links:Ray Beierling: Crokinole Depot: https://www.crokinoledepot.com/contact-us.html   Preston Leeke: Charleston Crokinole Club https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonCrokinoleClub   Ben Harding: Charleston Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonCrokinoleClub Southeast Crokinole Circuit: https://www.facebook.com/people/Southeast-Crokinole-Circuit/61562036409798/?ck_subscriber_id=1424036684&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NEW%20Southest%20Crokinole%20Circuit%2C%20and%20more%20Crokinole%20News!%20-%2014660008   Darin van Gammeren:  Buffalo Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573111105526   Ian Shaw:  Greater Boston Crokinole: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreaterBostonCrokinole   Árpád Lonsták:  Dragonball Z Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TbcA5wWfBAU Adding crokinole flavour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fgmZzhMebk  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShevatosCrokinole  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShevatosCrokinole

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, 6 guests share their ideas for crokinole products/formats/ideas. This is part 1 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den. Part 2 is set to be published Thurs, Nov 27.Relevant Links:Darin van Gammeren:  Buffalo Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573111105526 Crokinole Cards: https://traceyboards.com/shop/crokinole-accessories/crokinole-cards/   Árpád Lonsták:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShevatosCrokinole Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShevatosCrokinole   Ian Shaw: Greater Boston Crokinole: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreaterBostonCrokinole   Eric Stopper:  Stopper 3D Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Stopper3DStudio?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4305553467&from_page=listing Crokinole Zamboni: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4305553467/original-crokinole-zamboni-3d-printed?ls=r&ref=items-pagination-1&crt=1&sts=1&content_source=5711826505e7181dfbb152c808cb0032%253A6a63a879c3adb73f323e16784dc3a3aaac8c7d5b&logging_key=5711826505e7181dfbb152c808cb0032%3A6a63a879c3adb73f323e16784dc3a3aaac8c7d5b   Ben Harding: Charleston Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonCrokinoleClub Southeast Crokinole Circuit: https://www.facebook.com/people/Southeast-Crokinole-Circuit/61562036409798/?ck_subscriber_id=1424036684&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NEW%20Southest%20Crokinole%20Circuit%2C%20and%20more%20Crokinole%20News!%20-%2014660008   Preston Leeke: Charleston Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonCrokinoleClub

On Today's episode Árpád Lonsták, the organizer of the Crokinole World Cup in Hungary joins me to discuss both the organization and the play in the event. Then Linder Wendt, a competitor, shares about his tournament experience.Watch play from the Crokinole World Cup:Shevatos Crokinole: https://www.youtube.com/@ShevatosCrokinole/videosUSA Crokinole Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@USACrokinoleVideos-USA/videosTournament Results:https://nationalcrokinoleassociation.com/results/Season16/worldcupdoubles.html https://nationalcrokinoleassociation.com/results/Season16/worldcupsingles.html

On today's episode, Devon Fortino joins me to discuss his foray into the competitive world and to reflect on his historic performance at the Turtle Island Crokinole Tournament. I am then joined by 3 founding members and officers of the Northeast Crokinole Tour, Marc Ponzio, Helen Linda and Jim Stanton. We discuss the formation and all things Northeast Crokinole.Links to learn more about the Northeast Crokinole Tour (NECT):Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575280646899 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/necrokinoleTo email the pod: [email protected]

In today's episode, 2025 World Crokinole Championship competitive singles champion Shawn Hagarty joins me to discuss his victory.Bad Boy: https://badboycountry.com/To discuss participating in an upcoming Pink Shirt Pod "Dragon's Den/Shark's Tank" type episode, email me at [email protected] (listen to episode for details).Remember, August 20, 2025 is International Crokinole Day. Check out here for more details: https://crokinoleuk.com/international-crokinole-day-august-20th/

In today's episode, Ray Beierling and I discuss the 2025 World Crokinole Championship. Ray places this year's event in some historical context and then we look at the results of the Pink Shirt Pod WCC Fantasy Draft.To discuss participating in an upcoming Pink Shirt Pod "Dragon's Den/Shark's Tank" type episode, email me at [email protected] (listen to episode for details).Remember, August 20, 2025 is International Crokinole Day. Check out here for more details: https://crokinoleuk.com/international-crokinole-day-august-20th/

Today I am joined by Nathan Walsh, Connor Reinman, and Jason Beierling. First we look at NCA tour scenarios. After that we preview the 2025 World Crokinole Championship, including a fantasy draft.Nathan's article on Crokinole Centre: http://crokinolecentre.com/2025-05-12-more-tournaments-more-20s-more/NCA tour standings (top 5 results): http://nationalcrokinoleassociation.com/results/Season15/rankings_alt.html

On this episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, I am first joined by Ryan Buhr who share about his crokinole journey and then about his experience at the Crokinolympics. I am then joined by Jason Molloy of the Extra Pint Crokinole Club who previews the 2025 US Open.Some links of interest:Various Crokinolympics videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecticutCrokinoleClub https://www.youtube.com/@GreaterBostonCrokinole https://www.youtube.com/@CharlestonCrokinoleClub   Crokinolympic pictures at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=CharlestonCrokinoleClub&set=a.622104657237276   US Open: https://extrapintcrokinoleclub.com/2025-us-open/  US Open orientation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsU0UKkIRI US Open Poll: https://www.facebook.com/ExtraPintCrokinoleTeam