Piffles Podcast

On the plus side the Riders are still in first... Not the game Ridernation wanted to see in Calgary! Alex, Greg, and Steve break it down the loss to the Stamps and have a very serious talk about Brett Lauther. Plus NFL cuts just happened, are there reinforcements coming? In the Odds and Endzones, it is all about Labour Day Memories, and the question needs to be asked is the Argos QB Nick Arbuckle underrated? Then it's the Enemy Preview and a look ahead to the 60th Labour Day Classic vs the Bombers. Plus Piffles Picks and a 3 Vanstone Remember That Guy!

"We're really rollin', now we're on our way… Our Pride is show'n, ya it's grow'n everyday" Riders dominated the Ticats this past weekend and the guys can't wait to talk about it! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the most complete game the Riders played so far this season so far. Offense? Great! Defense? Unstoppable! Special teams... well 2 out of 3 ain't bad.  Plus Ridernation is getting an extra game next season. In the Odds and Endzones, it is the Riders Top 5 Plays of the season so far. What is BC going to do about their stadium situation next year? And a quick Thunder update! In the Enemy Preview, Can the Riders get revenge from their worst game of the year?  Plus Piffles Picks and a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy!      

The Buzz is Back!!! The Riders are coming off a bye week and Ridernation is feeling it! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the halfway point of the season and look back at their preseason predictions and where the Riders have excelled. Plus take an indepth look at the adage of every CFL needing 2 QBs. In the Odds and Endzones, was this the best week of CFL football... ever? Then in the Enemy Preview it is a clash between the 2 best teams in the league but is it a Grey Cup preview? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

THE RIDERS ARE 7-1 and the guys brought a Rider Legend with them for the ride! Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined in the Opening Kick Off by 2 time Grey Cup winner and former Rider Kicker Chris Milo to discuss his career, the epic season 2013 was, advice for other kickers, and so much more. Then it is a quick look around the league in the Odds and Endzones, then since it's a bye week the Enemy Preview becomes an "Enemy Review" as the guys take a deep dive into the Montreal game. Plus a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

By the time you read this Cody Fajardo got sacked by the Riders again! The Riders D-Line feasted and the guys are ready to dive into the latest victory. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the good and bad of the lates green and white win. Good - Tons of Sacks. Bad - Why did we only win by 3? Good - Sam Emilus Bad - The freaking WAVE. In the Odds and Endzones, it was all about the west losing to the East. Plus is there problems in Winnipeg with Zach Collaros? Then its a 4 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

Riders move to 5-1! Just Alex and Greg this week breaking down the latest Riders victory in BC, but did they take the foot off the gas too soon? Is there anyone that can stop this team if they play a full 4 quarters? In the Odds and Endzones, Greg gets ranty about the Shawn Lemon reinstatement. Plus other players that hit our nerves in the bad way. Then it is a full Enemy Preview breaking down the upcoming game versus the Elks. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

No one expected the Riders getting smoked twice in 24 hours. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve take a hard look at the Riders first loss of the year on Saturday and go even deeper with the postponement of the game on Friday night. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys look at the best receiver in the league and some teams that have some hard decisions coming up in their bye weeks. Then in the Enemy Preview are people throwing "must win" around too soon and if not what do the Riders need to do in BC. Plus, Steve is riding the hot coin in Piffles Picks and another Remember That Guy!

Coming off the bye week and the guys brought in reinforcements! Grey Cup Champion and Rider alumni Belton Johnson joins Alex, Greg, and Steve for the Opening Kick Off to look at the Riders so far this season, where he thinks they will end up, and tells some Eli Manning stories.  In the Odds and End Zones the CFL Honour Roll for June is out and there are Riders on it, CFL made the full Negotiation Lists public, Shawn Lemon can apply for reinstatement, Should every team have a made up trophy, and much more. Plus Remember That Guy and Steve gets desperate with Piffles Picks. 

It may be Canada day but its no days off at Piffles and with glowing hearts we see the rise of the Riders! Alex, Greg, and Steve revisit the lopsided victory versus the BC Lions and try to look at what possible tweaks the Riders will do during their first bye week. In the Odds and End Zones its all about commentators, Drake and over priced shirts, and our favourite pieces of Canadiana in the CFL. With no game this week instead of an Enemy Preview, its our favourite Riders by position since 2000. Not necessarily the best but they made a mark. Plus Remember that Guy and Piffles Picks.

Touchdown Tommy (Stevens) joins Alex to talk about the start to his Riders career and how he's bought in to be the best short yardage QB in the CFL!

The Riders might be 3-0 but its everything else getting the headlines. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders 3rd straight victory against the Argos and wonder if they are ever going to make it easy on the fans. But not everyone was entertained, the guys look at the reactions from TSN commentator Luke Willson and Argos Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie. In the Odds and Endzones Adam Bighill is back in the league with the Stamps and a look at the other games across the CFL. Plus the guys look at the upcoming game against BC, Piffles Picks, and a very VERY easy Remember That Guy.

Another week and another win! It wasn't pretty but the guys are back to go over the Riders week 2 victory! Alex, Greg, and Steve reflect back on the Riders win in Hamilton. From how great the O-line looked to how not great Brett Lauther looked to who is still healthy and who in not.  In the Odds and End Zones, the Hall of Fame announcements were made and there are Saskatchewan ties, some better than others. Plus a look at the other week 2 games and what BC is doing to get more fans in the building.  Then the guys look ahead to the game versus the Argos and try to be perfect in Piffles Picks. 

Like the Riders in game 1 the pod is a man down! Just Alex and Greg this week looking at the Rider home opener win against the REDBLACKS. They break down the game, who looked good, who got hurt, and Greg get ranty about the attendance narrative. In the Odds and Endzones they look at the rest of the happenings in the CFL, including TSN making an effort this year.  Then in Enemy preview they tee up the Riders first away game in Hamilton against the 0-1 Ticats. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

We have made it through wilderness! Camps are done, players have been cut, and the Games are for real now! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at who made the roster, who should have gotten another chance, and try to make sense of all the injuries and everyone's excitement around punters.  In the Odds and Endzones, its the TSN Top 50... and oh boy... the guys have thoughts.  Then it's prediction time and the guys get bold with the 2025 season.  Plus for the first time in 2025 it is an actual game preview, the first round of Piffles Picks, and a really easy Remember That Guy. 

With everything that is going bad early in the season there is a simple solution... Blame Drake!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to look at the first preseason game vs the Bombers, who looked good? Who needs to show up the next game? Who is still healthy. And will the CFL look at fixing the subpar broadcast? Plus an extended look at the Riders season ticket event from this past weekend, what went wrong and suggestions to make it better.  In the Odds and Endzones, Montreal games will be watchable again as the team bans airhorns and Edmonton can't just let things go.  Then a very personal Remember That Guy.

Piffles 316 says "Let's Talk Training Camp... " Ok that doesn't have the same ring as some of Steve Austin's best lines but there is a game this week!! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the week 1 camp moves while praying for the health of the offensive line. Then discuss if the CFL should consider sending player to the Olympics for Flag Football.   In The Odds and Endzones, we have rule changes, but will they be good or bad? And Matt Dunigan is out at TSN, so what does that mean going forward.  Then the guys look at the preseason game coming up vs Winnipeg. What should fans get out of it, Who needs to make and impression, and who really cares about preseason? Plus another round of Remember That Guy!

Main camp has begun and the season is just around the corner! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down all of the Roughrider camp news in the Opening Kick Off. The Odds and Endzones, gets a bit ranty about preseason games, BC Concerts, and Zach Collaros.  Plus we find out if Steve continues his streak on Remember That Guy?

Interview with Riders star Running Back A.J. Ouellette? Interview with Riders star Running Back A.J. Ouellette!!   AJ joined Alex and Steve to talk about the upcoming season, Andrew Harris as the new RB Coach, QB1 Trevor Harris and more!

WE'VE MADE IT!!! Rookie camps open this week and the season is right around the corner! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the latest signings, predict the camp battles to watch, and try to figure out who is more Weston Dressler than Terrence Nunn. In the Odds and Endzones, the Plaza of Honour Inductees have been announced and so have the 2025 game themes and the guys have things to say. Plus its another edition of Remember That Guy!  

Happy Post The Simpsons CFL Picture Day!... Sorry CFL Draft Day The Riders had 7 picks in 8 rounds and Alex, Greg, and Steve break it all down. Including the Global Draft. But Round 3 is the BIG ONE Plus some training camp is fast approaching and the Riders made some moves including a big one at Running Back. And in Remember That Guy, Greg stays very very recent.