Piffles Podcast

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!!!

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.