Piffles Podcast

3-0!!!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve come out of the gate flying like the Riders did! The Guys break down the Riders' dismantling of the Tiger-cats from quick start till the end where Corey Mace finally got a true Gatorade shower. The look at who looked great, what the Riders need to tighten up, and who needs to heal up during the bye week. In the Odds and Endzones, Winnipeg threw everything they had at BC and still couldn't win, Montreal looks like a juggernaut, Edmonton just can't get out of their own way, and can we all stop talking about sideline signs. Plus Piffles Picks and more!

Saskatchewan Roughriders Linebacker C.J. Avery joined Alex to talk his time in Riderville so far, his knack for clutch interceptions and Sunday's upcoming rematch with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

2-0!!! Never ask how, just ask how many! In a really extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve break down that nail biting finish in Hamilton. From who looked great, whose ship had Sayles-ed, why the team's run defense is so great and why the run offense isn't, plus game stars and try to figure when it is safe to play the ball without a helmet. Also a quick look at the plaza of honour class for this season. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys talk about 50 cent in BC, Calgary's "best by far" receiving corps, and may have a few laughs at the Blue Bombers expense.    Plus the upcoming home opening rematch vs the Tiger-Cats and weekly picks. 

1-0! The Dream of a Riders undefeated season is still alive! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders road win in Edmonton. The good, the bad, the massive amount of penalties in the first half, the players stepping up, and how much different this team is under Corey Mace.   Then in the Odds and Endzones the guys dig into how bad Winnipeg looked, ask if Calgary is better or Hamilton bad, wonder if Chad Kelly is going  to get his job back based on Cameron Dukes first game, and the chipped ball controversy. Plus they look ahead to the Riders game versus the Tiger-Cats and make their weekly picks.

LET'S GO RIDER FANS!!! We have made it through the off season and EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the surprise drop of the new alternate logo and uniform, discuss the final Rider cuts and roster moves,  and make some very bold predictions. Plus the CFL announced the Grey Cup Halftime show before the season started, CFL fans don't have to talk Chad Kelly for awhile, and TSN released their Top 50 players for 2024, and there is an actual game to preview. CFL is back!

The boys are back and they are planning the parade route! Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about another Riders' undefeated preseason, who looks good, who has to go, and what the Riders will do about the most important position to Rider Nation, QB2. Plus the BC Lions knock another game concert out of the park, the Weston Dressler Hall of Fame debate, and they try to figure out Brett Lauther's preseason issues.

Rider Nation got their first peek at what a Corey Mace team is going to look like and Alex and Greg are here to talk about it! With Steve on the 1 game, the other 2 guys break down who looked good, who looked ok, and if anyone really looked bad. Tried to make sense of the back up QB situation and who in the really stacked defense is going to be on the outside looking in. Chad Kelly finally said something right through a statement so what does that mean for the CFL? Plus the guys breakdown the upcoming second preseason game in Edmonton. 

A day late but never a dollar short! The Guys are back and we are officially into training camp and we have an exhibition game coming! Alex, Greg, and Steve dig into the optimism and excitement coming out of Rider training camp in Saskatoon. The early camp moves, the always important left tackle debate, the surprise cuts, and who has made an impression early in camp. Plus the guys discuss the Chad Kelly and Shawn Lemon situations and how they are different. But more importantly they have a game to preview. Preseason yes... but who cares? Football is back Baby!

CFL training camps open this week! The boys are back and they found Jamie Nye along the way! Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by the host of CJME and CKOM's Green Zone to talk about the latest Chad Kelly news, Rider training camp positions to watch, the effect of Corey Mace, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame class, and there might be a few Messier and Tuck rule jokes sprinkled in.

Steve is stuck down a well so it's just Alex and Greg are recapping the CFL draft way past their bed time.  The guys break down and grade the both the Riders' Global and Canadian draft, TSN's production decisions, the latest signings, and take a look at the upcoming rookie camp. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys talk about Shawn Lemon's indefinite suspension and the impact of gambling in pro sports. Plus the entire drama around Chad Kelly going into the season. 

All 3 guys are back but one might be stuck in a well. Alex, Greg, and Steve break news on the new Riders 4th jersey, a sudden retirement, Rider events, and the return of Darian Durant to the Riders family. Plus preseason games, other teams are dirty cheaters, and the guys have stakes on the line when it comes to their mock drafts.

Alex and Steve are sans Greg this week and are joined by the NEW Voice of the Riders, Dave Thomas! We learn a bit about Dave and get his take on the 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders.   Plus, the guys discuss the theme games that the Riders announced and we get to the root of why Steve does not like The Sheepdogs!

After a week off the guys are back to honour the memory of former Riders President and CEO, Jim Hopson, and look at his legacy left on the team. Plus Alex, Greg, and Steve name names with the new Riders gameday and play by play coverage, catch up with the latest Rider signings, the Riders bringing up the word "Proud" A LOT and discuss Andrew Harris' saying he doesn't care about his failed drug test anymore.

WE'RE BACK! And we brought Mario Alford with us! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back after a week off to talk all things Riders and CFL. In the Opening Kick Off through the magic of time travel and editing Alex and Steve sit down with Riders Kick returner Mario Alford talk rule changes, being a Rider, and what current players are farm tough. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys get ready for the draft, the latest Rider signings, and if will the CFL ever figure out theme nights.

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.