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Matt and Nik recap a busy week of Lions free agent activity while looking ahead to some exciting battles brewing for 2024 training camp in May. Matt has strong takes on watching big games around big crowds while Nik is about to jump on the Taylor Swift bandwagon. Intro - 0:00 BC Lions re-signings - 7:54 Free agency signings - 10:45 Early team positional battles - 25:02 Victoria Play with the Pros trip - 31:18 Go for It or Punt - 33:39

Matt and Nik speak with newly re-signed DL Tibo Debaillie on life in Belgium and his path to Canada. The fellas also break down some other key Lions signings and give their thoughts on Super Bowl 58 between Kansas City and San Francisco. Nik is also jacked for his first trip to Las Vegas! 0:00 - intro 2:54 - weekly BC Lions news 13:35 - CFL news 15:46 - Arrow Up talk 18:42 - Tibo Debaillie interview 36:27 - Go For it or Punt 44:06 - Super Bowl talk

Matt and Nik are back with our opening episode of 2024 as we recap a busy week of key Lions signings and also chat with assistant GM Ryan Rigmaiden on the talent evaluation process. The fellas also look ahead to the NFL Divisional Playoffs and talk television and football overtime rules in our 'Go For It Or Punt' segment. 0:00- Intro 4:06- Lions player news and signings 21:58- Ryan Rigmaiden, Lions assistant GM 40:53- Go For It Or Punt 50:22- General Sports Talk

Matt and Nik are here with the final show of 2023! The boys do a deep dive into the 2024 regular season schedule and talk favourite road cities while discussing a few special holiday traditions. Plus, Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about his new coaching role and excitement for his 16th season with the Lions organization.

The offseason may be underway, but that doesn't exist for Matt and Nik! The boys break down an exciting Touchdown Pacific announcement and also talk about some important work ahead with Lions radio analyst Giulio Caravatta.

Matt and Nik are back from Lions Den in Hamilton at the 110th Grey Cup! Sean Whyte joins the program to break down his stellar All-Star season while Co-GM Neil McEvoy talks Grey Cup week, puts a wrap on the 2023 Lions campaign, and looks ahead to another off-season process.

The boys are LIVE from 2023 Lions Den in Hamilton! Most Oustanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts talks about winning his award, motivation for next season, and the love and support from his fiancee Camile who was in attendance.

Back to Winnipeg for another Western Final showdown! Matt and Nikl talk with "Hustler" Paterson from Winnipeg Sports Talk for an overview of this game from a Bomber perspective. The fellas also recap a special Saturday at BC Place in the Western Semi-Final, and how Vernon Adams Jr. rose to the occasion in his first Lion playoff start.

It's playoff week! Matt and Nik are back to preview Saturday's Western Semi-Final with the resurgent Calgary Stampeders. The boys speak with both Farhan Lalji from TSN and long-time Stampeders' radio man Mark Stephen. The fellas also recap a productive weekend on social media and discuss the team's award nominees in 2023.

Matt and Nik recap an impressive win in Hamilton and look ahead to the final regular season tilt on Friday with Calgary. The boys also recap some of their favourite memories of this season to date and break down all of the scenarios as the Lions are still alive in the battle for first in the Western Division.

The boys recap Friday's crazy clash against Winnipeg and keys to bouncing back against a resurgent Tiger-Cat squad in Hamilton this week. Hear from wide receiver Jevon Cottoy on his career year and linebackers coach Travis Brown who breaks down his solid position group heading into the final two weeks before the playoffs arrive.

Matt and Nik are back to tee up Friday's critical first-place showdown with the Blue Bombers and break down the case for Vernon Adams Jr. to get more Most Outstanding Player consideration. Plus. you will hear from former Bomber Michael Couture on being on the Lion side of this solid rivalry.

Matt and Nik are back to break down what they loved about the Lions' playoff-clinching win in Edmonton and how the defence did a great job neutralizing Tre Ford. Ryan Phillips and Alex Hollins join the show to give their respective thoughts and tee up Friday's big matchup with Saskatchewan.

Matt and Nik recap the wild comeback win over Ottawa and how they each viewed Terry Williams' touchdown return as it happened. The fellas also preview Friday's clash against an improved Elks team as the Lions look to nail down a playoff berth for a second straight season.

Matt and Nik are back after a bye week to tee up the regular season stretch drive as Saturday presents a home challenge against the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Hear from defensive lineman Josh Banks on the keys to containing Ottawa's attack, plus running backs coach Trysten Dyce on the play of his position group and going up against his father's team this weekend. Nik is also a big fan of Beyonce's concert this week.

Matt and Nik look ahead to the Labour Day weekend clash in Montreal! Hear from Vernon Adams Jr. on facing his old team plus defensive linemen Josh Archibald and David Menard who make the return to their home province. The fellas also look ahead to eating some good poutine this weekend.

Matt and Nik look back at a tough physical battle in Saskatchewan and break down the keys to a bounce back at home against Hamilton this week. The fellas also talk with defensive back Garry Peters about a friendly wager with an ex-teammate now in Black and Gold.

Matt and Nik recap a dominating win over Calgary and a special Wall of Fame night. You will also hear from wide receivers coach Jason Tucker while the fellas hand out midseason awards for the 7-2 Lions who get set to invade Saskatchewan.

It's a Wall of Fame edition of the podcast as Matt and Nik look ahead to Saturday's home contest where the Lions look to wrap up the season series and move eight points clear of the Stampeders. We will also hear from Wally Buono and offensive lineman Andrew Peirson who breaks down the tough test against another division rival.

No guest this week as Matt and Nik recap another historic defensive performance in Edmonton and preview their biggest test of the year thus far which takes place in Winnipeg on Thursday. Both the Lions and Blue Bombers will have more key players available than in the last meeting in week three.