Piffles Podcast

Episode 309 - Putting the Fine in Combine

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"

Episode 308 - Start Your Combines

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.

Episode 307 - New Look, Same Us

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?

Episode 306 - Luc Mullinder Drops In

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. 

Episode 305 - The O'Day Appreciation Society

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.

Episode 304 - Land Of The Free Agents

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.

Episode 303 - Smashing That Hervey Window

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.

Episode 302- All Juiced Up For 2025

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.

Episode 301 - Greg Wants How Much?!?

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.

 

 

Episode 300 - We Got Corey Mace!!!

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.