Piffles Podcast

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