The Pink Shirt Pod

Andrew Hutchinson
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Welcome to The Pink Shirt Pod: A Crokinole Podcast. This podcast is devoted to exploring the world of competitive Crokinole. Each episode I will be joined by one or more Crokinole players, organizers or promoters.

  1. Jul 12

    Pink Shirt Pod Finale - WCC Champ Devon Fortino & Crokinole UK with Terry Brown and Ryan Anthony & State of the Game with Nathan Walsh

    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/

  2. May 28

    Season 4 Episode 12 - World Crokinole Championship Preview with Connor Reinman, Jason Beierling, and Nathan Walsh

    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.

  3. May 25

    Season 4 Episode 11 - NCA Point Structure Changes with Ben Harding and Shawn Hagarty

    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

  4. Apr 5

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Mammen, Schick, Fortino (The Mental Game Part 3 of 3)

    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

  5. Mar 15

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Carrafiello, Dowrick, Tracey (The Mental Game Part 2 of 3)

    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.

  6. Feb 22

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Justin Slater (The Mental Game Part 1 of 3)

    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

  7. 12/21/2025

    Season 4 Episode 7 - The 2025 Pink Shirt Pod Awards with Garret Tracey

    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

  8. 11/27/2025

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Part 2 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den

    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

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Welcome to The Pink Shirt Pod: A Crokinole Podcast. This podcast is devoted to exploring the world of competitive Crokinole. Each episode I will be joined by one or more Crokinole players, organizers or promoters.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Hutchinson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Andrew Hutchinson
  • Show Website
    The Pink Shirt Pod

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