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Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium, with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' win against the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Tre Ford. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats upcoming 'road' game as they play the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium on Saturday. The boys give their weekly picks, discuss how Hamilton's offence can get back on track and the performance of the defence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium, with contributions from Steve Milton, "Coach Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' loss against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium. We hear from Wynton McManis while also hearing from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
HOUR 4 - The voice of the Ticats joins The Green Zone to preview this Sunday's matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Ticats. What will the Ticats need to do to defeat the Riders? Can former Rider QB, Jake Dolegala, get some redemption against his old team? The Green Zone
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor discuss Kiondre Smith's contract extension, how the Tiger-Cats will move forward following Bo Levi Mitchell's injury, preview Sunday's matchup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and more.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats loss against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Kenny Lawler. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach Milanovich, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
A year after launching a low-cost tutoring service to help high schoolers make the jump to university, three McMaster students have donated their profits to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, host Rick Zamperin found out why.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor break down the opening episode of Made In the Hammer Season 2, discuss the positive trends emerging through the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' first three games of the season, and preview Sunday night's showdown with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
A team from Hamilton is among those competing in the upcoming season of Amazing Race Canada. Twin sisters Tina and Liz Liao join Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss their experience on the popular reality TV show.
After 35 years, Burlington's iconic Club 54 nightclub is set to close as its longtime owner retires after one final summer of celebration. Club 54 owner Gene Quondamatteo takes a stroll down memory lane with Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin.
The Tiger-Cats head into their first bye week of the 2026 season with a 2-1 record and plenty of reasons for optimism. This week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor break down Hamilton's impressive win over the BC Lions, discuss the biggest surprises through the first three games, and examine why the Ticats' offence has become the CFL's most productive scoring unit.The panel also takes a closer look at the defence after facing three of the league's premier quarterbacks to open the season, analyzes the dramatic improvement in team discipline, and debates what has fuelled Hamilton's early-season success. Plus, the crew makes their Week 4 CFL picks and looks ahead to what's next for the Black and Gold following the bye week.
After nearly a dozen years as mayor of Lincoln, Sandra Easton is getting ready to call it a career. After announcing that she will not seek re-election this fall, Easton joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss her time in office and what she envisions for Niagara going forward.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the Ticats win against the BC Lions at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Bo Levi Mitchell. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the BC Lions at Hamilton Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach John "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor recap the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 2 and get you set for their Week 3 matchup with the BC Lions.
CHCH News anchor and Morning Live co-host Annette Hamm has brought viewers stories from Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and beyond for more than 40 years. She joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to look back at how she got her start in the news business, why she is retiring now and what's next for her.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 37-27 win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. We hear from Scott Milanovich and Larry Rountree III. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
The Ticats face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium for Week 2 of the regular season. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach John "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor recap Brandon Banks' induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, take a look at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 Week 1 loss to Montreal and preview their Week 2 matchup in Winnipeg on Thursday night against the Blue Bombers.
The Ticats face the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 30-27 loss against the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Scott Milanovich and Kiondré Smith. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor discuss who stood out during Hamilton Tiger-Cats Training Camp, Sim and Buck's Training Camp stories and the upcoming game against the Montreal Alouettes.
Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast were Tiger-Cats play-by-play broadcaster and Morning Live co-host Rick Zamperin along with analyst Matt Bucknor. In addition to breaking down the upcoming CFL season, the pair were asked if the Ticats will be the "Beast of the East" division.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 20-10 loss against the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
The Ticats face the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.
Veteran broadcaster Rick Zamperin is a part of CHCH News as a co-anchor on Morning Live.“Morning Live has always felt like family to me, even from the other side of the screen,” he said.After a 30- plus year career in local radio and sports broadcasting, Zamperin is a familiar face and voice to community members across the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions.“I've spent my career telling the stories of this region, and now I'm thrilled to wake up with viewers every morning and continue doing what I love – just with a lot more cameras around.”Co-anchor Annette Hamm says she's excited to welcome Zamperin to the Morning Live desk.“Rick and I once shared a police scanner, a notepad, and way too many donuts,” Hamm said.“To say I'm thrilled to have him beside me again, this time with better lighting, is an understatement.”The self-described ‘Swiss Army Knife' joins the CHCH team during a time of renewed energy and focus on delivering local news to the communities that need it most.“When CHML shut off the lights last summer it was a big hit to the community and myself as well, having spent 24 years there,” Rick said, speaking on Morning Live Friday morning.“When I got the chance to go for this job I thought, ‘absolutely.'” Rick grew up in Toronto and has worked as a journalist throughout Southern Ontario. He has called Hamilton home since 2000.“Rick's reputation speaks for itself,” added CHCH news director Greg O'Brien. “He's trusted, relatable, and deeply rooted in this community.”“We're excited to have him bring his knowledge and perspective to our anchor desk as we continue to evolve the show while staying true to what makes Morning Live special.”Rick is scheduled to make his Morning Live debut on Monday, May 12 at 6 a.m.#rickzamperin #chchmorninglive #hamiltontigercats #chrispomay #livewithcdptalkshow #barrycullenchevroletdealership https://www.chch.com/chch-news/rick-z...https://x.com/rickzamperinhttps://www.barrycullen.com/https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... ( tip the host) https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...
It's a story that has grabbed the world's attention. A hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship in the South Atlantic Ocean has left three people dead and dozens of others in isolation, including 10 Canadians. Dr. Allison McGeer, an infectious disease specialist at Sinai Health System, joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to explain how this virus works and what we need to know.
CHCH Morning Live's Rick Zamperin and The Spec's Scott Radley were the guests on this Sportsline Podcast. The roundtable discussion covered the CFL's new playoff format, the Blue Jays' slow start and the possibility of Hamilton supporting both the AHL and PWHL.
A longtime Hamilton businessman and philanthropist has launched a new civic engagement initiative to "champion fiscal accountability and growth in Hamilton." It's called ThriveHamilton.ca and the person behind it is Peter Turkstra, who joined host Rick Zamperin on this episode of Newsmakers.
On this Special Presentation episode, the Ticats Audio Network Panel of Rick Zamperin, Mike Daly and Matt Bucknor are joined by Hamilton Tiger-Cats Defensive Coordinator Brent Monson to discuss the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the Tiger-Cats selections and more.
Hear from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats first-round selection in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft as offensive lineman Jonathan Denis joins the panel of Rick Zamperin, Mike Daly and Matt Bucknor to discuss being drafted by the Ticats, what fans can expect and more during the CFL Draft Party Presented by Toonie Bet.
On this Special Presentation Episode, the Tiger-Cats Draft Party Presented by Toonie Bet panel of Rick Zamperin, Mike Daly and Matt Bucknor was joined by Gordon Whyte to discuss the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the intricacies of being a long snapper and more.
Stavros Katsantonis joins Rick Zamperin, Mike Daly and Matt Bucknor at the 2026 Draft Party Presented by Toonie Bet to discuss his Draft process, being in Hamilton in the offseason and preparing for the 2026 season.
For the first time in 30 years, Canadian rock icon Triumph is on tour and set to play Hamilton's TD Coliseum this Saturday night. Band members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore joined Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss Triumph's early days, their "made it moment" and the group's 50th anniversary tour.
2026 is an election year for hundreds of municipalities across Ontario, including Burlington. Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Kearns is planning to run for the mayor's seat and joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss her vision for Burlington.
Four months after Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 officially began, the debate rages on as to whether Canada should follow. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to explain the likelihood of such a ban in Canada and the impact it could have on children and the companies who run the social media platforms.
Claims investigations data from Aviva Canada shows a shocking 400 per cent increase in staged collisions from 2024 to 2025, including a 270 per cent spike in Hamilton. Michael Cardillo, an investigator with Aviva Canada, joins host Rick Zamperin to discuss this dangerous type of fraud.
CHCH is set to launch an original stand-up comedy series this spring. It's called Comedy in 5 and it premieres on April 20. Comedy in 5 host Crystal Ferrier tells Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin how the show puts stand-up comics on the hot seat.
How did Canadian David Wilcox become a star in the music industry? In advance of his concert at OLG Stage at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort on May 2, Wilcox spoke with Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin about his early influences and how he found stardom.
Hamilton is set to host the Juno Awards for the first time since 2015. Music publicist Eric Alper joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to preview this year's show at TD Coliseum and the impact Hamilton has had on Canadian music.
Ticats This Week hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor breakdown the entirety of the 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season. Key Takeaways:Expectations heading into the seasonTed Goveia's passingBo Levi Mitchell and Kenny Lawler's seasonThe return of Julian Howsare and emergence of Philip OssaiHamilton's secondaryLove for Hamilton's special teams unit and Marc LiegghioCFL Free AgencyWhere the Tiger-Cats are going in 2026The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
The Ticats face the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium for the CFL East Final. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 19-16 loss against the Montreal Alouettes. We hear from Scott Milanovich and Kenny Lawler as well as Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hosting the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final on November 8th. Key Takeaways:The Eastern Final is a highly anticipated matchup between the Tiger-Cats and Alouettes.Hamilton's home field advantage is a significant factor in their favor.Every play in playoff football is crucial and can change the game's outcome.The psychological boost from the blackout game can energize the home team.Coaching strategies will play a vital role in determining the winner of the game.The running game is essential for Hamilton to open up their passing attack.Both teams need to control the tempo to dictate the game's flow.Injuries and fatigue are less of a concern in playoff football due to adrenaline.The crowd's energy can significantly impact player performance on the field.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Eastern Final Showdown02:59Recap of Last Week's Semifinals05:52Analyzing the Alouettes' Performance08:50Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Strategy and Predictions12:05The Importance of Home Field Advantage14:54Defensive Matchups and Key Players17:50Offensive Strategies for the Tiger-Cats23:51The Psychological Edge of the Blackout Game26:42Final Thoughts and Predictions for the GameGet your tickets at ticats.ca/playoffsThe Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor are joined by Hamilton Tiger-Cats star quarterback and team nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award to discuss the Playoff Blackout, highlights of this season and more. Later in the episode, Rick, Sim and Buck chat about the Tiger-Cats regular season finale victory over Ottawa and discuss the standout individual performances from the 2025 regular season.Get your tickets at ticats.ca/playoffsThe Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Rick Zamperin was the final guest on today's show! He gave his thoughts on all the big stories heading into CFL Week 16, in particular the Elks taking on the Tiger-Cats. He also touched on the brilliance of Bo Levi Mitchell. It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Lt. Eric's Weekly Rankings of Power presented by the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Country Club! Today Lt. Eric ranked the best possible bowl ideas for Huskies and Wildcats. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!