Piffles Podcast

Football, Family & Fitness - Petra Mace joins the Piffles Podcast!

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!

Episode 279 - Don't Make A Mountain Out Of A Bighill

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. 

Episode 278 - The Good, The Bad, and the Chunky

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.

Episode 277 - Something, something, 4 and 0

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!

Episode 276 - Someone Call The (Paul) LaPolice

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

Episode 275 - Three and OH HELL YEAH

3-0!!!!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve come out of the gate flying like the Riders did!

The Guys break down the Riders' dismantling of the Tiger-cats from quick start till the end where Corey Mace finally got a true Gatorade shower.

The look at who looked great, what the Riders need to tighten up, and who needs to heal up during the bye week.

In the Odds and Endzones, Winnipeg threw everything they had at BC and still couldn't win, Montreal looks like a juggernaut, Edmonton just can't get out of their own way, and can we all stop talking about sideline signs.

Plus Piffles Picks and more!

Piffles Podcast - Riders LB CJ Avery

Saskatchewan Roughriders Linebacker C.J. Avery joined Alex to talk his time in Riderville so far, his knack for clutch interceptions and Sunday's upcoming rematch with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Episode 274 - A Fourth To Be Reckoned With

2-0!!!

Never ask how, just ask how many!

In a really extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve break down that nail biting finish in Hamilton. From who looked great, whose ship had Sayles-ed, why the team's run defense is so great and why the run offense isn't, plus game stars and try to figure when it is safe to play the ball without a helmet. Also a quick look at the plaza of honour class for this season.

In the Odds and End Zones, the guys talk about 50 cent in BC, Calgary's "best by far" receiving corps, and may have a few laughs at the Blue Bombers expense. 

 

Plus the upcoming home opening rematch vs the Tiger-Cats and weekly picks. 

Episode 273 - Our Balls Are Chippier

1-0!

The Dream of a Riders undefeated season is still alive!

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders road win in Edmonton. The good, the bad, the massive amount of penalties in the first half, the players stepping up, and how much different this team is under Corey Mace.

 

Then in the Odds and Endzones the guys dig into how bad Winnipeg looked, ask if Calgary is better or Hamilton bad, wonder if Chad Kelly is going  to get his job back based on Cameron Dukes first game, and the chipped ball controversy.

Plus they look ahead to the Riders game versus the Tiger-Cats and make their weekly picks.

Episode 272 - New Season, New Logo, Who Dis?

LET'S GO RIDER FANS!!!

We have made it through the off season and EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING!!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the surprise drop of the new alternate logo and uniform, discuss the final Rider cuts and roster moves,  and make some very bold predictions.

Plus the CFL announced the Grey Cup Halftime show before the season started, CFL fans don't have to talk Chad Kelly for awhile, and TSN released their Top 50 players for 2024, and there is an actual game to preview.

CFL is back!