Piffles Podcast

We did it! Alex, Greg and Steve break it all down from the CFL Awards to the half time show to the Final Whistle to the Victory Parade!

It's finally here, the Grey Cup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes!! Greg, Alex and Steve give one final preview of the game and make their MVP and Most Outstanding Canadian predictions!

Alex is joined by Canadian Football Hall of Famer, Saskatchewan Roughriders legend and (multi-time) Grey Cup champion Eddie Davis! They look back at the 2007 Grey Cup, if this upcoming Grey Cup against Montreal is personal for Riders General Manager Jeremy O'Day and much more!

The boys are joined by Rider Legend, Jeff Fairholm... aka Replacement Steve to talk about his Grey Cup memories and what this game means for this year's team

Who was in and who was out Day 1 of practise

We Want The Cup! The boys are joined by former Voice of the Riders and current Winnipeg resident (who may call football for another team), Derek Taylor. Alex, Greg, Steve, and Derek break down the Riders West Final win vs BC and a look ahead to the Grey Cup in Winnipeg vs Montreal. Plus some amazing insights that only Derek can bring up and are the fun times over in Winnipeg? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

Another day, another quick pod. The guys take a look at the Riders recent history vs the Alouettes and if it actually means anything

Riders are heading to the Grey Cup! Alex, Greg, and Steve will be recording all week in preparation of the big game on Sunday. Tonight the guys look at the final minutes of the West Final vs BC and what it means for this franchise. 

Just 60 minutes! On our field! 60 minutes of Roughrider football! Alex, Greg, and Steve spend the episode taking a long hard look at the upcoming CFL West Final vs the BC Lions and what it will take to make the Grey Cup. And there might be some slight toe tapping on the grave of a certain "dynasty"... Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

The CFL Season is over! Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton are done... Riders earned a first week playoff bye and now its time to wait Alex, Greg, and Steve take a quick look at the final home game vs BC. Then look at the Rider nominees for the player awards. In the Odds and End Zones, the Grey Cup will definitely be in Regina in 2 years, and Greg looks back at a Thunder season. Plus a quick look at the CFL Semi-Finals, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

The CFL is speeding towards the playoffs and the Riders are on cruise control! Alex, Greg, and Steve dive into the Riders strategy of the game in Winnipeg and what that means going into the final game of the season. Who is healthy? Who isn't? And who we need to worry about? In the Odds and Endzones, its all about how the Grey Cup and the Winnipeg host committee shooting themselves in the foot. In the Enemy Preview, it is all about staying healthy. Do the Riders treat it like a full on preseason game or do they look to carry momentum in? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

THEY DID IT! Riders locked up First place in the West and the crucial West Final game. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the positives coming out of the win at home versus the Argos. Plus Riders released news on a Tuesday, so the guys have a chance to look at the extensions of Jeremy O'Day and Corey Mace. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys get a good laugh at the teams that aren't the Riders and in the spirit of Thanksgiving say what they are thankful for this CFL season. In the Enemy preview, it is easy to think of the upcoming Bomber game as a glorified preseason but the guys think there is more there. Plus Remember that guy, and Piffles Picks!

Ahead of Friday's game against the Argos, Riders receiver Dohnte Meyers joined Alex for a few minutes! From his first 1,000 yard season, to his go to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Blizzard, to the first time Jermarcus Hardrick picked him up, we cover it all!

A win is a win and the Riders are 1 game away from locking up first place in the West. After a few days about hearing about how bad the Riders looked in the win Alex, Greg, and Steve decide it is time to look at the positives, and there are many. Plus the Riders made some moves including an American Kicker?!? In the Odds and End Zones, the guys discuss the confidence of Stamps QB Vernon Adams and what that means for Calgary and who do they want to see in the playoffs across the sideline. In the Enemy Preview, the Argos are in town but there are a few leaks in the boatmen's hull. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

Some Rider fans are looking for their panic buttons! Sure losing to the worst team in the West isn't great but the Riders are still in first. Alex, Greg, and Steve look back at the win that wasn't and count all the points left off the board and try to figure out where the team goes from here. In the Odds and End Zones, it is another look at the CFL Rule changes after having a week to process. Plus a quick look around the league. Then the guys tee up the Friday night game against the REDBLACKS in the Enemy Preview. Plus Piffles Picks and a Remember That Guy with an audio clue.

A day early and coming off a bye week, what would the guys ever have to talk about... Oh maybe the entire future of the league changing! Alex, Greg, and Steve weigh the pros and cons of the major changes coming to the CFL in the next 2 years. In the Odds and End Zones, is tailgating finally going to be a thing? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy! Also keep an eye on Piffles Social Media as there are prizes to be won

Flush it and Forget it! That is all the Riders are looking to do heading into the bye week. And even though the team has secured a playoff spot, Alex and Greg try to make sense of the loss at home versus the Alouettes. Also who is still healthy and is the bye week what the team really needs right now. In the Odds and End Zones, its a quick look around the league and who is still fighting for a playoff spot. Plus the Riders announced a new partnership to help keep games affordable and they look at an epic rant that puts Steve's Bradbury Rant to shame. And as always, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

10-2 woooooooo! Riders went into Linnipeg and left the Bombers with an L in the Banjo Bowl.  Alex. Greg, and Steve fully break down the game from both a live perspective and from back home, especially the CJ Reavis hit on Zach Collaros.  In the Odds and End Zones, MLSE reams up with the Buffalo Bills, so what does that mean for the Argos? They take a deeper look into Jayden Dalke's hospital trip, and a quick look at the Regina Thunder and Saskatoon Hilltops PFC tilt. In the Enemy Preview, it's Legends Night and the Als are in town. Who is playing QB for them? Plus is any of the Riders secondary healthy? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

STAND UP RIDER NATION!!! You came and rocked Mosaic and the team won in Rider fashion!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve take another look at the 60th Labour Day Classic. Breaking down the slow start, the suffocating defense, and the many highs and lows.  Plus there were 2 other Labour Day Games to talk about in the Odds and End Zones.... and the guys might have a suggestion for the league about the scheduling.  Then the guys look ahead to the Banjo... Sorry Labour Day Rematch... Is it time to move on from the Banjo Bowl name? What do the Riders need to do to break the curse? Can the Riders got 10 and 2 for the first time ever? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

On the plus side the Riders are still in first... Not the game Ridernation wanted to see in Calgary! Alex, Greg, and Steve break it down the loss to the Stamps and have a very serious talk about Brett Lauther. Plus NFL cuts just happened, are there reinforcements coming? In the Odds and Endzones, it is all about Labour Day Memories, and the question needs to be asked is the Argos QB Nick Arbuckle underrated? Then it's the Enemy Preview and a look ahead to the 60th Labour Day Classic vs the Bombers. Plus Piffles Picks and a 3 Vanstone Remember That Guy!

"We're really rollin', now we're on our way… Our Pride is show'n, ya it's grow'n everyday" Riders dominated the Ticats this past weekend and the guys can't wait to talk about it! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the most complete game the Riders played so far this season so far. Offense? Great! Defense? Unstoppable! Special teams... well 2 out of 3 ain't bad.  Plus Ridernation is getting an extra game next season. In the Odds and Endzones, it is the Riders Top 5 Plays of the season so far. What is BC going to do about their stadium situation next year? And a quick Thunder update! In the Enemy Preview, Can the Riders get revenge from their worst game of the year?  Plus Piffles Picks and a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy!      

The Buzz is Back!!! The Riders are coming off a bye week and Ridernation is feeling it! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the halfway point of the season and look back at their preseason predictions and where the Riders have excelled. Plus take an indepth look at the adage of every CFL needing 2 QBs. In the Odds and Endzones, was this the best week of CFL football... ever? Then in the Enemy Preview it is a clash between the 2 best teams in the league but is it a Grey Cup preview? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

THE RIDERS ARE 7-1 and the guys brought a Rider Legend with them for the ride! Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined in the Opening Kick Off by 2 time Grey Cup winner and former Rider Kicker Chris Milo to discuss his career, the epic season 2013 was, advice for other kickers, and so much more. Then it is a quick look around the league in the Odds and Endzones, then since it's a bye week the Enemy Preview becomes an "Enemy Review" as the guys take a deep dive into the Montreal game. Plus a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

By the time you read this Cody Fajardo got sacked by the Riders again! The Riders D-Line feasted and the guys are ready to dive into the latest victory. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the good and bad of the lates green and white win. Good - Tons of Sacks. Bad - Why did we only win by 3? Good - Sam Emilus Bad - The freaking WAVE. In the Odds and Endzones, it was all about the west losing to the East. Plus is there problems in Winnipeg with Zach Collaros? Then its a 4 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

Riders move to 5-1! Just Alex and Greg this week breaking down the latest Riders victory in BC, but did they take the foot off the gas too soon? Is there anyone that can stop this team if they play a full 4 quarters? In the Odds and Endzones, Greg gets ranty about the Shawn Lemon reinstatement. Plus other players that hit our nerves in the bad way. Then it is a full Enemy Preview breaking down the upcoming game versus the Elks. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

No one expected the Riders getting smoked twice in 24 hours. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve take a hard look at the Riders first loss of the year on Saturday and go even deeper with the postponement of the game on Friday night. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys look at the best receiver in the league and some teams that have some hard decisions coming up in their bye weeks. Then in the Enemy Preview are people throwing "must win" around too soon and if not what do the Riders need to do in BC. Plus, Steve is riding the hot coin in Piffles Picks and another Remember That Guy!

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. 

All is quiet in Saskatchewan but that doesn't mean the guys don't have things to talk about! It is the end of February Alex, Greg, and Steve are back and they are bringing their discount Valentine's Day bouquets for Roughriders GM Jeremy O'Day.  The guys break down JO's great off season by looking at who he signed, for how much, and what does that mean for the team in 2025. In the Odds and Endzones, its all about what needs are left and Alex and Greg get punchy when trying to decide if KeeSean Johnson is a certified number 1 receiver or not.

Close the Ed Hervey window because it's cold outside! After a week on the IR with the plague the boys are back to talk free agency. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve go over all of the moves Jeremy O'Day made before and during free agency so far. The good, the really good and the "I don't know what he's doing there." In the Odds and Endzones, its all about the former Riders and where they ended up.  Plus some the CFL dragging their feet on the salary cap expansion and some Winnipeg slander.

It is that time of year again the CFL Free Agency Communication Window aka "The Ed Hervey Tampering Window" is about to open for the year! Who is going where? Who will be in Rider green? And who will be scouting out the airport? Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the most recent Riders signings, discuss what that means for free agency, then gove Riders GM Jeremy O'Day a few ideas on who he should call....Because we all know he listens to the show. In the Odds and Endzones its 2 deep dives for the price of one... Offensive Line and Special Teams.

Hell has frozen over as Andrew Harris is joining the Roughriders and the guys need to talk about it! Greg is back from his hold out to join Alex and Steve to discuss this welcoming of the enemy into Ridernation, a break down of the Rider schedule, and a look at the off season schedule including the CFL combine being held in Regina.    In the Odds and Endzones, the guys talk about Loucheiz Purifoy landing on the wrong side of a drug test and then break down the defensive back field for the Riders going into 2025.

Hot off the heels of episode 300, it's just Alex and Steve this week as Greg is doing his Geno Lewis impression, but there is plenty to talk about.  Jeremy O'Day has been busy and some big signings have been announced, Trevor Reid found a landing spot in the NFL that could really use him, plus the Coaches and GMs meetings are happening. Plus AJ Oullette is squatting how much? In the Odds and Endzones, its all about the Rider receivers in the deep dive, former Canadian NFLer Luke Wilson is calling himself "the People's Commissioner" because he has all the answers the CFL's problems, and with MBT signing in Montreal what does that mean for Shea Patterson.