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Blitz and Bloom
by Tanya Henderson
Blitz and Bloom is football with feelings. It’s leadership without the bullshit. It’s the human side of a sport that teaches you to get hit, get up, and grow. Hosted by Tanya Henderson—former CFL coach, Team Canada athlete, builder of female pathways — and someone who’s been in every corner of the sport from frozen fields to pro sidelines—this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with players, coaches, creators, and leaders shaping Canadian football.If you love football, personal growth, or the gritty parts of becoming yourself, you’re in the right place.This is Blitz and Bloom.
Episodes
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CFL Week 20 - Thoughts and Picks
In this Week 20 CFL breakdown, Tanya explores the pressure building with just two weeks left in the regular season. From Ottawa’s struggles and Winnipeg’s fragile surge to Saskatchewan’s deeper challenges and Calgary’s emotional sendoff, she looks beyond the matchups to examine leadership,...
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CFL Week 19 - Thoughts and Picks
With just three weeks left in the CFL regular season, the West playoff race is wide open—and every game matters. Tanya breaks down the Week 19 matchups, Edmonton’s push to hold the top spot, Calgary’s path to a home playoff game, and the teams fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. Plus,...
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CFL Week 18 - Thoughts and Picks
With just four weeks left in the CFL regular season, Tanya breaks down the key Week 18 matchups and what they mean for the playoff picture. From Ottawa’s fight to avoid a historic 0-14 start to Calgary’s must-win test against Saskatchewan, BC’s showdown with Toronto, and Montreal’s chance to…
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CFL Week 17 - Thoughts and Picks
Week 17 is here, and with only five weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture is getting tight. I break down all four matchups, including Winnipeg’s outlook without Zach Collaros, a huge Riders-Lions showdown at BC Place, why I’m doubling down on Ottawa, and whether Edmonton can...
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CFL Week 16 - Thoughts and Picks
Tanya previews CFL Week 16, breaking down Edmonton’s playoff surge, Calgary’s collapse, Montreal’s challenge, and her delusional(?) pick of the 0-12 Ottawa Redblacks.
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CFL Week 15 - Thoughts and Picks
Week 15 brings a rare CFL quadruple-header—and plenty of playoff implications. Tanya breaks down all four matchups, from Toronto vs. Ottawa to Montreal vs. BC, and shares her picks for which teams will come out on top. Tune in for sharp analysis, key players to watch, and the biggest storylines...
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CFL Week 14 - Thoughts and Picks
This episode breaks down Week 14 CFL matchups with bold picks, sharp rivalry talk, and a quick take on officiating, all wrapped in a confident, competitive tone that keeps sports fans hooked.
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CFL Week 13 - Thoughts and Picks
One perfect 4-for-4 week, an 0-10 team, and a Week 13 slate where the margin for error is disappearing fast. Tanya is back with her CFL picks, and this week’s matchups could reshape both divisions in ways that matter all the way into the playoff race. After another perfect week on her locked-in...
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CFL Week 11 - Thoughts and Picks
Week 11 is where the CFL playoff race starts to get real. Tanya breaks down every matchup on the slate, from BC and Calgary’s huge divisional showdown to Ottawa chasing its first win in Winnipeg, Edmonton trying to derail Toronto at Commonwealth, and Hamilton finding ways to compete without Bo…
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CFL Week 10 - Thoughts and Picks
CFL Week 10 brings a packed slate of big matchups, bold picks, and one of the spiciest quarterback debates of the season, with Tanya joined by special guest Shaylee Foord for insider analysis from two women who know the league from the inside out. From Calgary’s surge and Toronto’s shaky…
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CFL Week 9 - Thoughts and Picks
After going 4-for-4 last week, Tanya breaks down every CFL Week 9 matchup, including two desperate teams in BC and Winnipeg, Montreal’s edge over winless Ottawa, Calgary’s offensive surge and a must-watch rematch between Edmonton and Saskatchewan.
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CFL Week 8 - Thoughts and Picks
The CFL season is heating up, but some game-changing rules and unexpected stories are shaking up the league in ways no one saw coming. From emotional tributes to jaw-dropping plays, this episode pulls back the curtain on the CFL’s most unpredictable season yet. If you’re craving candid insights,...
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Shaylee Foord - Emotionality, Shit Talking and Hot Takes
Most women in football are asked to fit into a narrow mold — but what if the game’s biggest growth comes from rewriting the playbook? Shaylee Ford’s journey through every role imaginable in the sport shows how curiosity, resilience, and boldness can carve new paths in a traditionally…
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CFL Week 7 - Thoughts and Picks
Week six of the CFL delivered unexpected chaos—yet week seven promises even bigger surprises. From the Bombers’ jaw-dropping win against Toronto to Ottawa’s ongoing struggle at 0-5, this episode shakes up the league’s narratives and leaves you wondering: what’s truly happening beneath the…
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CFL Week 6 - Thoughts and Picks
Most CFL fans are waking up to a season turned upside down — injuries, surprising upsets, and teams scrambling for their identity. But what if the biggest lessons aren’t about players or scores, but about coaching and leadership? In this episode, we dive into the week’s wildest moments and…
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Epharh Oyama - Stickers, High Fives and Football For Life
In this episode of Blitz and Bloom, Tanya sits down with Epharh “FF” Oyama: former Golden Bear, Edmonton Huskie, CDMFA Program Manager, community builder, and very official Sticker King. They talk about growing up through Edmonton football, the difference between junior and university programs…
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CFL Week 5 - Thoughts and Picks
This episode dives into the chaos and intrigue of Week 4 in the CFL, breaking down the teams, players, and coaching decisions shaping the season’s playoff picture. From the Edmonton Elks’ surprising rise to the Lions’ defensive struggles and the heavyweight matchup between Winnipeg and Hamilton…
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CFL Week 4 - Thoughts and Picks
The CFL season is heating up with record-breaking offense and unexpected rivalries—but who will come out on top? In this episode, we reveal the startling stats that are rewriting league history, including the highest-ever pass depths and a collective quarterback rating soaring from 97.4 to 109.4....
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Emily Todd - Storage Units, Community, and Special Guest Koda
Most women’s journeys into football start with a whistle or a game — Emily Todd's story reminds us that the real foundations are built behind the scenes. From volunteering and coaching to shaping pathways for girls and women across Ontario, Emily has dedicated herself to creating opportunities...
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CFL Week 3 - Thoughts and Picks
In this episode, Tanya breaks down the biggest matchups, predictions, and storylines heading into Week 3 — from quarterback performances and team identity questions to injury impacts, roster challenges, and which teams have a chance to make an early statement.
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CFL Week 2 - Thoughts and Picks
Get ready for Week 2 of the CFL season, where the drama is as thick as a linebacker’s neck! We’re talking Bombers, Lions, and all the gridiron gossip you can handle. Whether you're cheering from the couch or the stands, join us for a playful peek at the matchups, the mischief, and the must-see...
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Alicia Gladue - Smudging Circles, Gold Medals and The Funniest BC Lion
Alicia Gladue's journey is about courage, cultural pride, and leadership. From her first steps onto the football field to coaching in the CFL Women in Football Program, Alicia exemplifies resilience. Discover how she turned fear into strength and uses her platform to advocate for her community....
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CFL Week 1 - Thoughts and Picks
Most CFL fans are feeling the chaos already as Week 1 kicks off with a slow start and disrupted schedules — but that chaos could actually mean big opportunities for savvy fans and bettors. Imagine a season where veteran quarterbacks learn new systems, coaching decisions backfire, and underdog…
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Episode 12 - The End of the Beginning
Season 1 of Blitz and Bloom ends where Tanya Henderson’s football story began: women’s football. In this finale, Tanya reflects on coming out of retirement to play for Team Alberta at the Canadian Women’s Nationals, returning to the field with a coach’s brain, an athlete’s body, and a deeper...
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Episode 11 - The Undrafted - Andrew Peirson
Andrew Pearson’s journey from undrafted rookie to CFL leader offers a rare glimpse into the unseen world of offensive linemen. This episode explores his path to success, resilience, and community impact, revealing the true essence of leadership and teamwork. Discover how Andrew’s perseverance and...
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Episode 10 - The Evolution - Emmanuel Rugamba
In episode 10 of Blitz and Bloom, I sit down with Emmanuel “Manny” Rugamba for a conversation that is about so much more than football. We talk about the story underneath the résumé — being born in a refugee camp in Zambia, his family’s move to the United States, the strength and sacrifice of his...
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Episode 9 - The Humbled - Jonah Tavai
Jonah Tavai comes from a family where football was never just a game. It was part of the household, part of the standard, and part of the way he learned to compete, grow, and keep going. In this episode, we talk about the family environment that shaped him, the role his mom played in building…
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Episode 8 - The Weight - Nathan Rourke
Episode 8 of Blitz & Bloom features Nathan Rourke — praised, pressured, put on a pedestal, and asked to carry more than most. But this isn’t about the throws. It’s about identity. What happens when the love for the game gets lost. What it takes to find it again. We talk the NFL journey and what…
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Episode 7 - The Constant - John Bowman
John Bowman built a career on consistency in a league that rarely offers it. Fourteen seasons. All with Montreal. Over 130 sacks. Two Grey Cups. A Canadian Football Hall of Fame career. But this conversation goes beyond production. From a small school at Wingate to becoming one of the most…
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Episode 6 - The Rental - Vernon Adams Jr.
Episode 6 of Blitz & Bloom features Vernon Adams Jr. — traded, benched, replaced, doubted, and still standing. But this isn’t about touchdowns. It’s about composure. What it takes to keep showing up when the job isn’t secure. What confidence looks like when it’s lost — and rebuilt. What…
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Episode 5 - The Anomoly - TJ Lee III
Episode 5 of Blitz & Bloom features TJ Lee III — 12 seasons with the CFL's BC Lions, two torn Achilles, released and re-signed, and still steady. But this isn’t about stats. It’s about identity. What gets erased when someone is reduced to “football player.” What leadership looks like when it’s...
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Episode 4 - Next Level
After the breakthrough. After the building. After the firsts. Episode 4 of Blitz and Bloom is about what happens when momentum collides with reality. Tanya steps into the CFL as the league’s first full-time female coach — navigating respect, isolation, and the invisible rules of professional...
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Episode 3 - Creating Space
Before the system. Before the shutdown. Before everything changed again. Episode 3 of Blitz and Bloom is about creation. This is the chapter where football stops being personal and starts becoming purposeful. Tanya picks up where momentum was building — stepping into leadership, formalizing her...
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Episode 2 - The Breakthrough
Before the confidence felt solid. Before coaching became the calling. Before building anything bigger than herself. Episode Two of Blitz and Bloom begins at the end of 2015 — when football stopped being something new and started demanding more. In this episode, Tanya Henderson moves from local...
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Episode 1 - Humble Beginnings
Before the CFL. Before Team Canada. Before any of the titles. Episode 1 of Blitz and Bloom starts on a farm in Forestburg, Alberta — a town of 800 people, limited programs, and no obvious path forward. In this episode, Tanya Henderson shares the early years that shaped her: growing up rural,...
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Episode 0 - Why I'm Here
Episode 0 opens with the question Tanya Henderson has been asked — and asked herself — more than any other: “What business do you have talking about football?” Tanya shares how football became her career, the lessons learned across every level of the game, and what Blitz and Bloom is really…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Blitz and Bloom is football with feelings. It’s leadership without the bullshit. It’s the human side of a sport that teaches you to get hit, get up, and grow. Hosted by Tanya Henderson—former CFL coach, Team Canada athlete, builder of female pathways — and someone who’s been in every corner of the sport from frozen fields to pro sidelines—this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with players, coaches, creators, and leaders shaping Canadian football.If you love football, personal growth, or the gritty parts of becoming yourself, you’re in the right place.This is Blitz and Bloom.
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Blitz and Bloom is football with feelings. It’s leadership without the bullshit. It’s the human side of a sport that teaches you to get hit, get up, and grow. Hosted by Tanya Henderson—former CFL coach, Team Canada athlete, builder of female pathways — and someone who’s been in every corner of the...
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