Piffles Podcast

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.

Just want to take a shout out to recognize listener, Craig R, for tuning in! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to talk about the Riders acknowledging the fans. The guys break down the return of flex packs and all the new season ticket perks. Plus Trevor Harris was running around on one leg and was in MOP discussions in 2024, what does that mean for 2025. Then it is new jersey numbers for some of your favourite players.   In the Odds and Endzones, the guys dive into some of Jeremy O'Day's greatest draft day moves and then some wrestling shenanigans.    Plus a 3 Vanstone Remember That Guy

With the first overall selection the fans choose... Piffles Podcast! Maybe that's not a good thing! Alex, Greg, and Steve take a look at the past CFL first overall selections of the past few years... and it is not great. The guys also talk about Trey Lance staying in the NFL and Jon Ryan going into the Sask Sports Hall Of Fame. In the Odds and Endzones, it is more CFL marketing talk with Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg trying new things. The CFL waited till after we recorded last week to name a new commissioner. Plus a number 1 selection Remember That Guy.

Trey Lance on the Neg List! Riders talking with Chase Claypool! No these aren't April Fools joke this is real life! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back for another week discussing big talent and big fines. Plus a new CFL commissioner might be closer than we think and the league tweaks training camp rules. And as always it's another round of Remember That Guy!

The guys got their combine on this past weekend and now it is time to talk about it. Alex, Greg, and Steve go over what they saw at the CFL Combine in Regina.  Who looked good, Who raised their stock, and more importantly who will look great in Rider green! Then they "Squid Game" the Combine and try to figure out what school yard games would make great tests for the athletes looking to make a CFL Roster. In the Odds and Endzones, Elks GM Ed Hervey really stepped in it and the guys join the "Superstar" debate. Then its Riders QBs Unite as Kerry Jospeh joins Steve Sarkisian's staff in Texas. Plus Greg tests the guys knowledge in "Remember That Guy"

It's not fall but it's combine season in the Queen City! The CFL is coming to town for the 2025 CFL Combine and the guys are ready for it. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the lack of marketing and if the CFL made a mistake, take a look at the Riders defensive depth, and discuss if General Manager Jeremy O'Day will be swayed by one of the Canadian QBs available this year. In the Odds and Endzones, stemming from Greg's latest appearance on the New Sports Cage, Alex has choice words about what musical talents could fill Mosaic. Plus Remember That Guy is back for another week and Greg isn't playing fair.

10 seasons?!? So what better way to celebrate on an audio format but to add fresh graphics. With the CFL Combine in Regina and coming up quick Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the Riders Canadian Depth on Offense and look to see where Riders' GM will add new pieces. Plus it is the debut of "Remember that guy?" Greg tries to stump Alex and Steve with the who's who and who's that of Roughrider history.  Then in the Odds and Endzones, the BC Lions were WAY over the cap but is there really any punishment if the league is going to just give them picks back anyway?

The guys had an easy episode this week! Alex, Greg, and Steve were joined by former Rider, current radio colour analyst, and host of "The Drop" during Rider game weeks, Luc Mullinder.  And when you get him going you can just sit back and enjoy the listen. Luc discusses what he saw in the offseason for the Riders, where the camp battles are going to be, the intricacies of a Gary Etcheverry defense, Pot Lucks, and so much more. In the Odds and End Zones it's the latest Rider signings and some upcoming CFL events.