Piffles Podcast

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.    

Three Freaking Hundred!!!! The guys are back after a holiday hiatus and they brought Corey Mace with them. In the opening kick off, The Riders' head coach was gracious enough with his time to answer some questions about 2024, 2025 and the most important question, what is his Blizzard go to. Plus Alex and Greg get mad about the lack of schedule, break down the linebacking group for 2025, and do some reflecting on what 300 episodes actually means.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get out your aluminum pole, it is FESTIVUS! Alex, Greg, and Steve are in the holiday spirit and after a quick break down of the Riders news and notes, it is time for the airing of grievances.  Then in the Odds and Endzones, the CFLPA report card are out and the player air their own grievances for the teams they play for.

2 out of 3 Ain't Bad! Steve is under the weather, so Alex and Greg are back off a week off to dive into the latest Rider and CFL news. Trevor Harris reupped for another year. What does that mean for the future and who will be QB2? The Elks hire Mark Kilam as Head Coach. Who cares? But what they do care about is the rumours that JC Sherrit is leaving the Riders to go to Edmonton.  In the Odds and Endzones, it's a deep dive into the Running Backs.  Plus the guys get ready for the most wonderful episode, FESTIVUS!!!!

The Boys are back, Vernon Adams Jr is moving to Calgary, and Jeremy O'Day is speaking to the media. The 2024 CFL season might be over but the 2025 CFL off season has just begun.  Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the first domino of the new season with the trade of Vernon Adams Jr to the Calgary Stampeders and what that means for the Riders and the other QBs that might be looking for a new home. Jeremy O'Day had his year end press availability. The guys try to read between the lines of what it means for 2025. Then in the Odds and EndZones, it's a deep dive into the Defensive Line. Who is staying, who is a free agent, and who do they need to ensure is back here next year. (Hint his name rhymes Jicah Monson)

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA   If the Riders can't win, the next best option is a Bombers loss! Alex, Greg, and Steve dive into the third straight Bombers Grey Cup loss, why it was so bad, and ask where the Bombers can actually go from here. Plus Alex discusses his time at this year's Grey Cup Festival, and the guys get responsibly angry about the CFL awards. In the Odds and Endzones, CFL Fans are the best as CFL Fans Fight Cancer made a ton of money for another deserving charity, Former Stampeders players are pointing the fingers at Dave Dickenson for their slide, Elks are going on a nostalgia trip, and the guys break down the Riders Quarterback position for 2025.

Not the way we wanted the season to end but there is still hope in the air.   Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss what went wrong in the West Final and if the Riders had a successful year despite coming up short in the pursuit of a Grey Cup. Plus Trevor Harris says if the team doesn't think he's the guy he will move on because the team means that much to him, so is he the guy for 2025? If not, then who? In the Odds and Endzones, its a quick look at possible Rider free agents, Bomber fans using the "D-word" again, and its a Grey Cup Preview.

1 Down, 2 to GO! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the West Semi Final win vs the BC Lions. Who looked good? What do they need to improve? Was the 2 RB system really what we hoped it was? Can we just get a yard? In the the Odds and Endzones, its CFL awards and who do the guys think is going to bring some extra hardware home for the Riders. Plus Calgary did some coach reshuffling and the guys try to figure out who in the most beloved coach in Riders history. Plus a full look ahead at the West Final in Linnipeg and Piffles Picks.

In what many hoped was the full ascension of the Riders was gone with the wind. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back and ready for the playoffs. They discuss the impact of the flat home finale, the importance of staying healthy, and who is coming back for the Western Semi-Final this weekend.  Plus its more awards talk in the Odds and End Zones. And Randy Ambrosie announces he is retiring when the CFL finds his replacement. Then its a full look ahead at the Semi-Final vs BC and Piffles Picks.

The Riders are getting ready to take on the Stamps this Saturday to finish off the regular season and lex got to chat with receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker about the game, the season and what it's like going up against DB Rolan Millligan Jr. every day.

1 Regular season game left, First on the line... well... maybe,,, The guys are back and the Riders are back off a bye week with an important home game. Alex. Greg and Steve do a big deep dive into the upcoming game versus the Stampeders where the Riders could walk away with first in the west and the bye to the West Final.  But before that is the game between Montreal and Winnipeg... The CFL season is down to the final 2 games of the season. NOW THAT'S FOOTBALL!!! Plus a shout out to the PFC Champion Regina Thunder and Piffles Picks. 

The Riders are going into a bye week but are heating up and cliched a home playoff game!   Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the mollywhopping the Riders laid on the BC Lions and what it means for the quickly approaching playoffs. When everyone played great it hard to pick standouts, but the guys attempt to anyway.    In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to guess who the Riders nominees for the player awards will be and compare it to their guesses from the preseason. They ask the question, Are the Bombers bad sports? Plus Piffles picks and more of the #Milligan4MOP Campaign.

Playoffs! We are talking playoffs!   The guys are back and they have a playoff game to look forward to... but where is it going to be? Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the play off clinching win vs the Elks, double check what the odds of a home playoff game is, and discuss the most important political campaign this season... The Piffles Podcast campaign for Rolan Milligan for MOP! In the Odds and Endzones the guys look at the Riders eligible rookie of the year list. Alex has thoughts on the CFL on TSN panel. Plus Calgary might have signed their QB of the future. Then its a look ahead to Legends night and the battle for second place vs the BC Lions.  Plus Piffles Picks.

2 wins after Labour Day?  Surely these are the best of times! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back breaking down the Riders win vs the Ottawa Redblacks and wondering if it is quicker to name the players that aren't injured. Who looked good in relief and who did not.  But it wouldn't be a new week in the CFL and the biggest story being a "dirty" play of a Riders player. The guys look a at Deontai Williams' WWE style move at the end of the game and what that means going forward.  Then in the Odds and Endzones is MOP talk! The CFL's Most Outstanding Player, since no one is running away with it, who is in the hunt and could it be a defensive back?... From Saskatchewan?... Who wears 0? Plus breaking down the upcoming game with the Elks and Piffles Picks. 

It's late September and the Riders won a game... Plan the parade! The guys are and Ridernation are rejuvenated after a win in Cow Town. Alex, Greg, and Steve are excited to talk about the first post Labour Day win in a long time. The guys discuss Ryquell Armstead's amazing Rider debut, the play of the Oline, and if the team can hang on to a play off spot. The CFL unveiled indigenous logos for all the teams that didn't have one including the Riders, where does it stack up? In the Odds and Endzones, Calgary is starting to fall apart, should we feel bad about their first bad season in 2 decades? Plus the guys preview the upcoming game vs the REDBLACKS and Piffles Picks!

Say his name and he appears! The return of Replacement Steve! Riders legend Jeff Fairholm joins Alex, Greg, and Steve to discuss the slide going into the bye week, what needs to be done to get out of it, and the identity of the team. Plus Jeff weighs in on Myles Brown and the zesty practise that Coach Mace shut down twice. Plus Jeff joins the guys to preview the upcoming "Don't want to call it a must win but it is" game against the Stampeders and Piffles Picks.  This episode is dedicated to the memory of former Rider Ben Fairbrother who was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident last week. 

Bye week couldn't have come at a better time.   0-6-1 in the past 7 and the guys are trying to find answers.   Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown another close losing effort at the Banjo Bowl, if that's what its called anymore. Plus a very deep look at Myles Brown and his issues with the QBs and if the reputation he is getting is actually earned.   In the Odds and Endzones, Former Argos are torching Chad Kelly and the team are there any issues there?   The CFL no longer has "All-Stars, and what do the Riders need to do coming out of the bye week to turn this around. Plus Piffles Picks

You have heard about Christmas in July, well Festivus has come early this year.  The Riders are on a skid and the guys have a lot of problems and now you are going to hear about it.  Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Labour Day Classic loss to Bombers. Look at the ever hurting offensive line, what is going on with our receivers, can we make it through a game without hurting and offensive lineman, Bombers brass claiming that Myles Brown is a dirty player, and the disrespect the Bomber show to the national anthem. In the Odds and Endzones, they discuss fighting in the stands and Lucky Whitehead's endorsement of it and Nathan Rourke is already getting fed up with the media coverage. Plus looking ahead to the upcoming Banjo Bowl, favourite Banjo Bowl memories, and Piffles Picks

Alex and Steve are back from their CFL East Road Trip and it is time to talk football! They join Greg to first honour the memory of former Riders' Head Coach Ken Miller, who passed away this past week. Then the guys go over the Riders losing to the Argos by a rouge... A ROUGE!!!! They look at ups, the downs, Corey Mace's self evaluation, and where the team goes from here. In the Odds and Endzones, Steve and Alex talk about their trip out east, NFL cuts what players could come up North, plus a long term member of the Rider media is getting honoured. Plus they preview the 59th Labour Day Classic vs the Blue Bombers and Piffles Picks

1-4-1 In the past 6, and still first in the West! How do you celebrate first place and be mad at the games? Alex, Greg, and Steve try to make it make sense.    The guys break down the very close loss to the CFL leading Montreal Alouettes, including a long look at the future of Brett Lauther. How was the return of Trevor Harris as QB1? Did he mesh with the new receivers? Was the defense the real deal? And most importantly how did the command centre screw up this week? In the Odds and Endzones, the guys break down Nathan Rourke's less than stellar return, Chris Jones will work for free, and we talk about the return of Chad Kelly.  Plus the preview of the upcoming road game vs the Argonauts and Piffles Picks. 

A TIE!!! THERE ARE NO TIES IN FOOTBALL... well apparently there are. Fresh off an emergency live stream after the tie in Ottawa Greg and Alex are back and they brought Steve with them to fire another few shots at the CFL Command Centre.  The guys breakdown the 22-22 tie with the Ottawa Redblacks and what it means going forward. Plus with Trevor Harris returning from injury, where did Shea Patterson rank on his 6 games as the QB1. Then in the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke is putting his NFL dream on pause to return to the CFL as the league's highest paid player. So, what does that mean for West MOP front runner Vernon Adams? New ownership for Edmonton Elks is due to be announced this week, and Greg gets fired up that their first priority might not be winning.   Plus a full preview on the upcoming home game versus the Fajardo-less Alouettes and Piffles Picks.

Not the way Ridernation wanted that one to go, but let's talk it out! The boys are back and it's time to break down that loss versus the Edmonton Elks. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows, the ever growing injury report, and the accountability the Riders have shown from the players to the coaching staff.  In the Odds and Endzones, the guys look at the rest of the major questions in the CFL like... is Winnipeg actually back?  What is Calgary supposed to be? and Will the Command Centre get their stuff together? Plus a preview of the upcoming game vs the REDBLACKS and Piffles Picks.

Ahead of the Riders hosting the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium, Roughriders star Defensive Back Rolan Milligan joined Alex to talk about the season so far, going up against Tre Ford and the Elks and more!

The Riders lose on the road and the guys and have become their parents... They aren't mad, just disappointed. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows of the Riders loss in Montreal. From Frankie Hickson's amazing first half to the Spergon Wynn PTSD that Davis Alexander caused in Rider fans. The guys have it all covered. In the Odds and Endzones, Alex talks with the unofficial Guiness World Record Holder for fastest trip to all 9 CFL Stadiums, Chris Tymofichuk, about his record, the fan support and the money raised for CFL Fans Fight Cancer fundraiser. Plus a preview of the upcoming home game versus the Elks and Piffles Picks.

Petra Mace, wife of Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace joins Alex for a special interview for the Piffles Podcast! What is it like to be the spouse of a pro football head coach? How about raising a family when your husband works long hours coaching? How intense is it to get into bodybuilding and place 5th IN THE WORLD at The Arnolds? Petra answers these questions and more as we learn a bit about the Mace family!

5-1!!!! The Riders downed the Bombers and the guys lost Steve to volleyball! Greg and Alex look at the Bombers' Adam Bighill's end of the game hit on Riders' QB Shae Patterson, break down the Riders win against the Bombers, who looked great and most importantly the Obsidian jerseys. Plus at the third season mark, where the guys are versus their own preseason predictions. In the Odds and Endzones, Wally Buono is talking US expansion, is that a smart idea? Is Ottawa for real or a mirage? Plus the full round up of the other CFL games. The guys then break down the upcoming game in Montreal and its another round of Piffles Picks. 

No Greg this week... or is there?!? Alex and Steve are joined by former Rider Defensive Tackle Marcus "Chunky" Adams to discuss this year's team, the importance of Micah Johnson's leadership, back when he played with the Riders, and if you look good you play good. Plus the guys breakdown the Riders first loss vs BC. The good, the bad, and the injuries. Then in the Odds and Endzones, Chris Jones got fired in Edmonton, Chaos ball between the Stamps and Bombers, and Montreal's winning streak snapped but is Fajardo down long term? Plus Piffles Picks and a preview of the Riders vs Bombers and the official debut of the Obsidian Green Jerseys.

NO ONE SAW THIS!   The Riders are on their best start since 2013! Alex, Greg, and the actual Steve are back and dive deep into Shea Patterson's first CFL start. The guys break down the ball hawking defense, the pressure from the Defensive line, underrated players stepping up, the walking wounded on the D line and who the alumnus of distinction in the house was! In the Odds and Endzones, its a quick look around the league with cheap hits on QBs, Elks looking desperate, wondering if Jamal Morrow is done, and Chad Kelly is coming back whether people like it or not. Plus a break down of the Riders upcoming game vs the Lions and Piffles Picks!

Replacement Steve Alert!! No Steve this week, so that means Alex and Greg need a replacement Steve. Fortunately, CFL on TSN's own Paul LaPolice volunteered to slide right into the third chair for the Opening Kick Off. Coach LaPolice breaks down what he sees in the Riders this year, what to expect with Shea Patterson at QB1, The Dribble Kick, Rider memories, his foray into the world of YouTube and so much more. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the other happenings in the CFL during the bye week, Obscure QBs in Rider history, Power rankings with a special impression by Alex, and is a team actually better than their record. Plus the Piffles Pickem and so much more. Be sure to check out Paul LaPolice's Youtube channel for great CFL breakdowns at https://www.youtube.com/@coachlapo