Piffles Podcast

Episode 261 - Singing and Awkward Silence

It's a slow week in Rider Nation but the boys are back and bringing the singing and awkward silences.

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the latest Riders' signings and what some of the training camp battles may look like. If the Girl Math apology was warranted, a step too far, or did the team miss the mark on that as well. Who is the new voice of the Riders, and will we know soon?

In the Odds and Endzones, do the Riders need to accentuate their branding and what does this player driven attempt to buy the Elks look like and will it succeed?

Plus the guys take some time to pay their respects to father, husband, former CFL player and great league ambassador, Craig Roh, after his battle with Colon Cancer. 

Episode 260 - The Voice with Rob Vanstone

Rob Vanstone is BACK!

Alex, Greg and Steve are lucky enough to be joined again by Roughriders Sr Journalist, Historian, viral ad star, and Greg's personal Voice of the Riders, Rob Vanstone.

Rob talks about his first year with the Riders, his transition from the Leader-Post and his time spent there, contentious interviews, his new book "Brave Face", and of course, his dog Candy.

Then the guys talk Riders signings, Girl Math, Henoc Muamba's retirement, and the Chad Kelly lawsuit in Toronto. 

Episode 259 - Linnipeg, That's Not A Typo

As sure as Bomber fans are soft as freshly fallen snow the boys are back!

Alex, Greg, and Steve lay out the recent Riders signings and try to answer the question: Is there such thing as too many Canadian Offensive Linemen?

They also try to decide exactly how soft are Bomber fans after the reaction to an intentional misspelling by the Roughriders social media team.

 

Plus where did the other Rider free agents end up, and the legacy of Simoni Lawrence in the CFL and if truly he was a dirty player. 

Will Chris Streveler show up this week? Only one way to find out!

 

Episode 258 -Free Agency Or Best Offer

The Ed Hervey window has closed so the guys kick down the door and move into free agency.

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders first official signings of free agency and give it a grade.

In Odds and Endzones, they look at where the latest former Riders have ended up and the CFL is finally looking for a Manager of Player marketing.

Plus being the Valentines season, Steve gets a personal message from someone he mutually admires.

Episode 257 - The Ed Hervey Window

Free Agency is here and the CFL Free Agency Communication Window AKA The Ed Hervey Window is open for business.

Alex, Greg, and Steve are pumped about the latest Rider re-signings and the reported Riders that will be joining Rider Nation.

Plus who is going elsewhere in the league and the pod celebrates an amazing milestone.

Episode 256 - So What Do You Want To Talk About?

The boys are back and there is fresh news!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the news about Michael Ball being removed at play by play of the Riders, recent team signings, and free agency musts.

In the Odds and Endzones it is all about trades and the CFL version of What If?

Former Roughriders President & CEO Jim Hopson Interview

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders President & CEO Jim Hopson joined Alex on the phone to talk about his health, stopping chemo treatments and to share some stories from his playing days and time as the first Riders President.

Episode 255 - Coaches, Signings, and Trades! Oh My!

Some guy named Steve joins Alex and Greg breaking down all of Riders news missed since the holiday season.

In the Opening Kick Off the guys talk about the new coaching staff, the Riders biggest re-signings and the bigger non-signings. 

In the Odds and Endzones its all about where the Riders need the most help in free agency and do trades in the CFL actually mean anything and who won the most recent trades with Edmonton and Toronto and Winnipeg and Ottawa.

 

Plus a health update on Jim Hopson. Alex had a chance to do a phone interview with and will be dropping very soon. 

Episode 254 - New Year, Same Us

It's 2024, Steve is still on vacation but Alex and Greg are back talking Riders Football. 

The guys look at the Riders holiday signings, discuss the lack of major signings in the CFL, what the impact of Rider Legend Dan Farthing as strength and conditioning coach will have on the team, plus the release of Derrick Moncrief and his impact on the Riders. 

The Odds and Endzones is all about CFL Players in the NFL, shuffling back up QBs and Rule changes

Episode 253 - Festivus is Back!

We got a problem and you are all going to hear it!

Steve is under the weather so Alex and Greg cover the latest Rider news, the CFL schedule drop, and give their Riders wish lists they want to see Santa put under the tree.

But it can't be the holiday season with Piffles Festivus and the airing of the grievances. 

Have a happy holidays from Alex, Greg, and Steve and see you in the New Year.

Go Riders!!!