Piffles Podcast

Episode 252 - Only Fans Feedback

Alex, Greg, and Steve might be on the pod but they turned over the program to the fans.

Continuing on last week's show about the marketing of the team, the guys read the fans feedback on the brand and the marketing of the Riders.

 

Plus a few Riders get some NFL looks, the CFL schedule is about to drop who is the Riders home opener, Neg lists were dropped, and next week is Piffles Festivus!

This week's show is in honour of John "Frenzy" Lynch. Former play by play and colour analyst of the Riders. There was no bigger Rider supporter than Frenzy.

Rest in peace Frenzy

 

 

Episode 251 - On Brand

New Head Coach... 

New Offensive Coordinator... 

Same 3 guys on the pod.

Alex, Greg, and Steve are back talking about the wave of positivity Corey Mace has brought to the Riders in his first week as Head Coach, Regina's own Marc Mueller's hiring as offensive coordinator, changes in Hamilton, and some Riders defensive free agents.

 

But the big topic is the revitalization of the Riders brand; what they have done, what they are doing, and what they need to do to bring back the glory. 

Episode 250 - Mace Is In Place

In an event that never happens, Rider news dropped right before Alex, Greg, and Steve recorded so they could talk about it when it was fresh. 

 

And that news was Riders new Head Coach, Corey Mace. 

 

Plus the guys breakdown his 2 man race with Buck Pierce, what happened with long time favourite Scott Milanovich, Touchdown Pacific was announced for 2024, and the Elks are out running of money?

 

Plus who are the defensive linemen the Riders should bring back and so much more.

Episode 249 - How The French Say, Bombers Perdent

The Grey Cup is over, the guys are back and their glasses are filled with Bomber fans tears with a hint of respect for Cody Fajardo.

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down everything Grey Cup related: The game, the half time show, the questionable officiating, the signage, the new game entrance, and so much more. 

Plus they discuss the CFL awards, what receivers and lineman that are must keeps, and more head coaching search news. 

Episode 248 - Hey It’s Daniella

Alex's streak of the most hair ends at 1 episode as the boys welcome former Riders sideline reporter and call in show host, Daniella Ponticelli to the show.

In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg, and Steve with Daniella talk the latest Riders news, break down the CFL Divisional Finals, and talk about Daniella's time around the team, her future, and opening up her private life.

 

In Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the Grey Cup match up with the Bombers and Alouettes, Randy Ambrosie's really early State of The League Address, and a head coach update. 

 

Episode 247 - Free Agents Everywhere

Steve is back and the guys are talking playoffs. 

 

Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown the CFL semifinals, discuss some of their favourite Riders semifinal moments, CFL awards and all stars, and the search for a new head coach.

 

Plus the guys preview the upcoming CFL East and West finals, break down the free agent QBs and RBs, and Greg has something to say about 3 of the final 4 starting QBs.

Episode 246 - Hey It’s Jeff Fairholm

Alex and Greg are fanboying this week!

Riders great Jeff Fairholm sits in for Steve as he gives his take on what happened to the Riders this season, what the team should look for in a new coach, and who are some of the players he would like to see back in Rider green.

Plus 1989 memories, Taylor Field stories, maybe a story or 2, what he thinks about the 16-2 Argonauts, and this weeks CFL semifinal picks. 

Episode 245 - Putting the FUN in Funeral

There is still a week of the CFL regular season left but we are gathered here today to give the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders their last rites.

Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the final game vs the Argos, the firing of Craig Dickenson, if it was enough and where does the team go from here.

Plus they remember the good times the season brought, look at the final games not involving the Riders, and give their thoughts on who the new coach will be.

Episode 244 - My Rage Has No Bounds

The Riders find another way to not clinch a playoff spot and the boys are here to talk about it. 

In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the break down in Calgary versus the Stampeders. But on the plus side the Riders went bowling.

 

In the Odds and End Zones, the guys clarify the season tickets for the up coming season and talk about the CJFL playoffs with the upcoming PFC Championship between the Regina Thunder and the Saskatoon Hilltops. 

Plus the guys break downs the upcoming game versus the Argos and do the weekly pick em. 

Episode 243 - It’s The Hope That Kills You

The guys showed up on a week where the Riders didn't.

In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve show way more emotion than the Riders did as they drop their 5th game in a row vs the Tiger-Cats. The guys talk about the amazing tributes to George Reed and the 2013 Grey Cup team, Terrible Craig Dickenson quotes, and do the Riders blow up this staff. 

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to hire their fantasy staff for next year. Plus Season tickets went up discreetly, will this affect how many people renew? 

Also a quick look at the PFC/CJFL Playoffs, a preview of the literal must win by the Rider vs the Calgary Stampeders and  the weekly pick em.