Piffles Podcast

The guys showed up on a week where the Riders didn't. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve show way more emotion than the Riders did as they drop their 5th game in a row vs the Tiger-Cats. The guys talk about the amazing tributes to George Reed and the 2013 Grey Cup team, Terrible Craig Dickenson quotes, and do the Riders blow up this staff.  In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to hire their fantasy staff for next year. Plus Season tickets went up discreetly, will this affect how many people renew?  Also a quick look at the PFC/CJFL Playoffs, a preview of the literal must win by the Rider vs the Calgary Stampeders and  the weekly pick em.

Rider Nation is mourning as we say good bye to the great George Reed.  In the Opening Kick Off Alex, Greg, and Steve pay tribute to George Reed and look at the pluses and minuses of the game vs BC.  In the Odds and Endzones the guys give props to the CFL for getting Green Day as the Grey Cup half time act, wonder if and when Micah Awe will actually be suspended, Doug Brown really put his foot in his mouth, plus a whole bunch more odd ball Canadian Rules.  Plus breaking down the up coming game vs the Tiger-Cats and so much more

After a terrible loss and a lot of technical issues Alex, Greg, and Steve are back! In the Opening Kick Off the guys try to find hope in the loss to the Redblacks, explain why the team can't win East of Mosaic stadium, and who if anyone survives in management at the end of the year. In the Odds and Endzones we try to figure out the CFL's Kelce and Swift connection, the Riders legends night, and the realize there are kids buying beer for the first time that never seen the Stampeders miss the playoffs.  Plus the weekly breakdowns and so much more

The gang is all together.  In the Opening Kick Off, Greg, Alex, and Steve break down the Riders loss versus the Elks, Try to figure out why the defense is regressing, Are the Riders soft, and wonder if it is possible to keep Craig Dickenson away from a microphone.  In the Odds and Endzones, there is plenty of Roy Shivers and Danny Barrett talk, Are teams better than their records, and when do the Argos start resting their starters after lighting up the league? Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Redblacks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

It's just Greg and Alex this week. Did Steve run off with Chris Streveler? You need to listen to find out.  In the Opening Kick Off, Greg and Alex break down the Riders defeat at the Banjo Bowl, Try to define what the this Riders team actually is, and where are the bright spots for the last third of the season.  In the Odds and Endzones, former Rider Darnell Sankey is back in the league but in Montreal and 2 weeks after we have the commissioner on the stats page is working, so you are welcome.  Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Elks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

The boys are back and the Riders don't make it easy on Rider Nation's hearts. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the wild Labour Day finish, Pete Robertson's penalty and 1 game suspension, Have Craig Dickenson and Jeremy O'Day figured it out?   Then around the CFL in Odds and End Zones the guys talk about "Swag" Kelly reupping in Toronto long term, Duke Williams out in the Hammer, Banjo Bowl memories, plus the weekly picks.

In this special episode CFL Commissioner, Randy Ambroise, joins Alex, Greg, and Steve for an open conversation about the legacy of Rich Stubler, Labour Day as a player, CFL Expansion and Marketing, Officiating, an honest assessment of Genius Sports transition, and much more. 

Straight from their basements (and a hotel room) the guys are back with their Cheetos to cover another CFL week  In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg and Steve discuss the wild win vs the BC Lions. Where has this intensity always been? Is Jake Dolegala the answer? And can we quit asking if Craig Dickenson is safe for the year? In the Odds and Endzones, the guys discuss the possibility of an Eastern crossover, the Elks finally winning a game, plus some of the unsung Rider heroes this season that no one saw coming.  Plus we are raising money for CFL Fans Fight Cancer check @pifflespod on socials to see how you can win a Roughriders signed ball. 

Piffles Podcast Episode 235 - Dickey On A Prayer Whoa! We're halfway there! The Riders are 9 games into their season and the guys take a look at where they started and try to figure out where they end up.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the drubbing the Riders took in Montreal, and they discuss if Head Coach Craig Dickenson can survive past the upcoming bye-week. In Odds and Endzones, The fallout of Edmonton Elks and President Victor Cui parting ways midseason, Winnipeg is down Zach Collaros but how good is Dru Brown way too early Most Outstanding Player predictions, and how the CFL schedule makes no sense. Plus breaking down the upcoming game vs the BC Lions and weekly CFL picks. 

Boom! The guys start off with a Max size announcement then settle in to discuss white knuckling through a tight game vs the Redblacks. Brett Freaking Lauther is back, this Sterns kid looks great but can they keep him on the roster, and why did neither coach want to win that game?  Around the League: Chad Kelly pulled due to a banged up ankle and the Argos lose their first game, Ticats and Tommy Condell "mutually" part ways, and Steve's favorite player, Chris Streveler, got cut from the NFL is he CFL bound? Plus the guys tee up the upcoming game in Montreal vs Cody Fajardo and Jason Maas

The guys are back and run down the Touchdown Atlantic. Is it Fine Time to move from Mason to Jake? Dickenson says Fine deserves the start but how short is the leash? But really, it could be worse... We could be the Elks.  Plus breaking down the upcoming game vs the Redblacks.

The Riders are going coast to coast and the guys are feeling everything between. What look good in BC, what didn't look great, and the question on everyone's mind.... What the hell is Craig Dickenson thinking?   Plus they tee up the Touchdown Atlantic tilt with the Argos and talk about the Plaza of Honour recipients.

Dropping a close game to the Stamps isn't great, but it's made worse when you lose you QB. The guys jump in to talk the loss versus the Stamps, the loss of Trevor Harris, what to expect from Mason Fine, and they tee up the possible nightmare game in BC.  And most importantly they have fun talking about the wild Ottawa - Winnipeg final, for reasons... 

They don't ask how, just how many! Greg, Alex, and Steve break down the Riders last minute win versus the Elks, Is MBT coming back to the CFL, Is Jeremiah Masoli done?, and the main event Greg and Alex debate Bret Hart vs Chris Jericho. 

The boys are back after a bye week and so are a very banged up Riders! Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about teams starting to separate from each other, what was that from Vernon Adams, Swag Kelly and his importance, why the Elks name debate is still raging, Is Chris Jones on the hot seat, and preview this week's game against the lowly Elks. Is it a trap? Nah but it is fun to pretend

The guys are back discussing the wacky win in Calgary and what that means for the bye week, feeding Jamal Morrow the ball, do the Riders need to bring in another kicker, $5 beers, ask why are there only 3 games Canada Day weekend, and may come untethered discussing Genius sports... 

It's our first attempt at video but what do you care you are listening to it.  The guys are all back and are talking about the "moral victory" versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Riders unbelievable receiving corps, Is this the end of Bo Levi Mitchell, and discuss the elephant in the room... Should John Chick be invited to the 2013 Grey Cup celebration. Check out the new youtube feed at www.youtube.com/@pifflespod

RING THE BELL!  The guys talk about the ups and downs of the #Riders win on Elks guaranteed win night: Trevor Harris making the receivers and Ryan "Buttsniffer" Rishaug nickname themselves, that goal line stop, punting, and what the hell was Dickenson thinking on that final play. But the main event is Greg and Steve throwing down over power rankings. 

Greg is back from Vegas and he brought the bells and whistles back with him.   The guys break down the Riders perfect preseason, discuss the impact and severity of the injury to Philip Blake, AI mascots and fever dreams, and if the "Guaranteed win" night in Edmonton is a trap game for the Riders.