Piffles Podcast

Don "Freaking" Narcisse that is all you need to know. In an extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by "Narco" himself as he talks about his university days at Texas Southern, his upcoming TSU Hall of Fame induction, his time as a Rider, the people that supported him along the way, and he might make a small literary announcement. Then the guys recap all of the CFL happenings of the past week in the Odds and Endzones, including the retirement of Larry Dean.

It's a slow week in Rider Nation but the boys are back and bringing the singing and awkward silences. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the latest Riders' signings and what some of the training camp battles may look like. If the Girl Math apology was warranted, a step too far, or did the team miss the mark on that as well. Who is the new voice of the Riders, and will we know soon? In the Odds and Endzones, do the Riders need to accentuate their branding and what does this player driven attempt to buy the Elks look like and will it succeed? Plus the guys take some time to pay their respects to father, husband, former CFL player and great league ambassador, Craig Roh, after his battle with Colon Cancer. 

Rob Vanstone is BACK! Alex, Greg and Steve are lucky enough to be joined again by Roughriders Sr Journalist, Historian, viral ad star, and Greg's personal Voice of the Riders, Rob Vanstone. Rob talks about his first year with the Riders, his transition from the Leader-Post and his time spent there, contentious interviews, his new book "Brave Face", and of course, his dog Candy. Then the guys talk Riders signings, Girl Math, Henoc Muamba's retirement, and the Chad Kelly lawsuit in Toronto. 

As sure as Bomber fans are soft as freshly fallen snow the boys are back! Alex, Greg, and Steve lay out the recent Riders signings and try to answer the question: Is there such thing as too many Canadian Offensive Linemen? They also try to decide exactly how soft are Bomber fans after the reaction to an intentional misspelling by the Roughriders social media team.   Plus where did the other Rider free agents end up, and the legacy of Simoni Lawrence in the CFL and if truly he was a dirty player.  Will Chris Streveler show up this week? Only one way to find out!  

The Ed Hervey window has closed so the guys kick down the door and move into free agency. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders first official signings of free agency and give it a grade. In Odds and Endzones, they look at where the latest former Riders have ended up and the CFL is finally looking for a Manager of Player marketing. Plus being the Valentines season, Steve gets a personal message from someone he mutually admires.

Free Agency is here and the CFL Free Agency Communication Window AKA The Ed Hervey Window is open for business. Alex, Greg, and Steve are pumped about the latest Rider re-signings and the reported Riders that will be joining Rider Nation. Plus who is going elsewhere in the league and the pod celebrates an amazing milestone.

The boys are back and there is fresh news!! Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the news about Michael Ball being removed at play by play of the Riders, recent team signings, and free agency musts. In the Odds and Endzones it is all about trades and the CFL version of What If?

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders President & CEO Jim Hopson joined Alex on the phone to talk about his health, stopping chemo treatments and to share some stories from his playing days and time as the first Riders President.

Some guy named Steve joins Alex and Greg breaking down all of Riders news missed since the holiday season. In the Opening Kick Off the guys talk about the new coaching staff, the Riders biggest re-signings and the bigger non-signings.  In the Odds and Endzones its all about where the Riders need the most help in free agency and do trades in the CFL actually mean anything and who won the most recent trades with Edmonton and Toronto and Winnipeg and Ottawa.   Plus a health update on Jim Hopson. Alex had a chance to do a phone interview with and will be dropping very soon. 

It's 2024, Steve is still on vacation but Alex and Greg are back talking Riders Football.  The guys look at the Riders holiday signings, discuss the lack of major signings in the CFL, what the impact of Rider Legend Dan Farthing as strength and conditioning coach will have on the team, plus the release of Derrick Moncrief and his impact on the Riders.  The Odds and Endzones is all about CFL Players in the NFL, shuffling back up QBs and Rule changes

We got a problem and you are all going to hear it! Steve is under the weather so Alex and Greg cover the latest Rider news, the CFL schedule drop, and give their Riders wish lists they want to see Santa put under the tree. But it can't be the holiday season with Piffles Festivus and the airing of the grievances.  Have a happy holidays from Alex, Greg, and Steve and see you in the New Year. Go Riders!!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve might be on the pod but they turned over the program to the fans. Continuing on last week's show about the marketing of the team, the guys read the fans feedback on the brand and the marketing of the Riders.   Plus a few Riders get some NFL looks, the CFL schedule is about to drop who is the Riders home opener, Neg lists were dropped, and next week is Piffles Festivus! This week's show is in honour of John "Frenzy" Lynch. Former play by play and colour analyst of the Riders. There was no bigger Rider supporter than Frenzy. Rest in peace Frenzy    

New Head Coach...  New Offensive Coordinator...  Same 3 guys on the pod. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back talking about the wave of positivity Corey Mace has brought to the Riders in his first week as Head Coach, Regina's own Marc Mueller's hiring as offensive coordinator, changes in Hamilton, and some Riders defensive free agents.   But the big topic is the revitalization of the Riders brand; what they have done, what they are doing, and what they need to do to bring back the glory. 

In an event that never happens, Rider news dropped right before Alex, Greg, and Steve recorded so they could talk about it when it was fresh.    And that news was Riders new Head Coach, Corey Mace.    Plus the guys breakdown his 2 man race with Buck Pierce, what happened with long time favourite Scott Milanovich, Touchdown Pacific was announced for 2024, and the Elks are out running of money?   Plus who are the defensive linemen the Riders should bring back and so much more.

The Grey Cup is over, the guys are back and their glasses are filled with Bomber fans tears with a hint of respect for Cody Fajardo. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down everything Grey Cup related: The game, the half time show, the questionable officiating, the signage, the new game entrance, and so much more.  Plus they discuss the CFL awards, what receivers and lineman that are must keeps, and more head coaching search news. 

Alex's streak of the most hair ends at 1 episode as the boys welcome former Riders sideline reporter and call in show host, Daniella Ponticelli to the show. In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg, and Steve with Daniella talk the latest Riders news, break down the CFL Divisional Finals, and talk about Daniella's time around the team, her future, and opening up her private life.   In Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the Grey Cup match up with the Bombers and Alouettes, Randy Ambrosie's really early State of The League Address, and a head coach update.   

Steve is back and the guys are talking playoffs.    Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown the CFL semifinals, discuss some of their favourite Riders semifinal moments, CFL awards and all stars, and the search for a new head coach.   Plus the guys preview the upcoming CFL East and West finals, break down the free agent QBs and RBs, and Greg has something to say about 3 of the final 4 starting QBs.

Alex and Greg are fanboying this week! Riders great Jeff Fairholm sits in for Steve as he gives his take on what happened to the Riders this season, what the team should look for in a new coach, and who are some of the players he would like to see back in Rider green. Plus 1989 memories, Taylor Field stories, maybe a story or 2, what he thinks about the 16-2 Argonauts, and this weeks CFL semifinal picks. 

There is still a week of the CFL regular season left but we are gathered here today to give the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders their last rites. Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the final game vs the Argos, the firing of Craig Dickenson, if it was enough and where does the team go from here. Plus they remember the good times the season brought, look at the final games not involving the Riders, and give their thoughts on who the new coach will be.

The Riders find another way to not clinch a playoff spot and the boys are here to talk about it.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the break down in Calgary versus the Stampeders. But on the plus side the Riders went bowling.   In the Odds and End Zones, the guys clarify the season tickets for the up coming season and talk about the CJFL playoffs with the upcoming PFC Championship between the Regina Thunder and the Saskatoon Hilltops.  Plus the guys break downs the upcoming game versus the Argos and do the weekly pick em.