Piffles Podcast

Labour Day Classic or Classic Labour Day?The boys are back to breakdown the Riders OT win at the 61st Labour Day Classic!In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve take an extended look the hard fought win against the Blue Bombers.In the Odds and End Zones, it is your weekly Regina Thunder Update, the CFL has a new app, Piffles only paid contributor has a new gig, and a quick look around the league. Then the guys look ahead to this weekend's Banjo Bowl!Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

Back in the win column before it became a losing streak!Riders pulled off a second half comeback against the Argos, but what does that mean going forward. Especially concerning with Labour Day coming up!Alex, Greg, and Steve are here to break it all down!Plus the BC Lions are cowards, Alouettes looked bad, and Ottawa might not win a game all year. Then it is a look ahead to Labour Day!And as always Question of The Week, Remember That Guy, and Piffles Picks!

When your biggest highlight is an Offensive Lineman catch and run, you know it was a bad game!Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to breakdown what might be the worst game in the Corey Mace era.The guys look at the new injuries, what needs to change, and if there is help coming.In the Odds and End Zones, at least Ottawa and Winnipeg still aren't good. Then a quick look ahead to this weekend and the game vs the Argos. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

"That's bad ball, and you can't play bad ball in professional football" - Corey Mace  Alex, Greg, and Steve take a look at the loss in Hamilton and one of the worst second halves in recent memory.What lessons can be learned from it, and where do the Riders go from here?Plus with all the injuries should the Riders bring in Geno Lewis?How about AJ Allen?In the Odds and End Zones, Team Canada Flag is going to the Olympics!Ottawa is a tire fire inside a dumpster fire, and does Calgary have a major injury to worry about?Plus a preview of the upcoming game against BC, Remember that Guy and Piffles Picks. 

Riders drop one in Hamilton. Alex and Greg try to talk through it,

Next Man UP!Sure it was Ottawa, but the injury bug didn't keep the Riders down! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to break down the Riders win versus the Redblacks. Which new guy impressed, coaches that need their flowers, Tommy Stevens is record hunting and what really happened on that strange call by the officials!In the Odds and End Zones the new CJFL season is underway, a look around the league, and can Tyson Philpot hit 2000 yards?Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

It's finally happening!!!!Alex, Greg, and Steve get to talk shop with Steve's frenemy, Chris Streveler!Strevy joins the guys to talk the Bomber/Riders rivalry, his promotion of the CFL game, The Tommy Stevens Comparisons, and so much more!Then in the Odds and End Zones, the guys dig into the injury report coming out of the Elks game and what it means going forward. Plus a look ahead to the game this Friday versus the REDBLACKS.Also a 4 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

Let's Talk About It!

Are you not entertained?It was a tough loss last Thursday but a great game!Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the game with a special guest, Elks Fan and Face of the Stadnek Invitational Golf Thingy Joe Balaneski.Plus Joe joins the guys looking at the CFL news and talks about the upcoming golf thingy and its ties to CFL Fans Fight Cancer and how everyone can help.Plus the guys break down the rubber match against the Elks, Remember that Guy and Piffles Picks.

With a ton of emotion in Ridernation, the only way is through. Alex, Greg, and Steve talk through the tragic happenings of the past weekend, what it means on the field, and where the team goes from here. In the Odds and End Zones, it is a look a the rest of the league and we finally got to see the new OT rules in effect. Then in the Enemy Preview, Edmonton is town! Can the Riders stop Justin Rankin? Is it a Malik Carney revenge game?Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

The Riders put the pedal to the metal on Hot Wheels day and trounced the Ticats!Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the big win, look at the injuries, who is good, and how the team looks at their second bye week. In the Odds and End Zones, look around at the CFL at another chaotic week. Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

The Ticats are coming to town and Bo is out, this has the infamous makings of a trap game! The guys have thoughts!But first Alex, Greg, and Steve take another look at the road win in Ottawa and all the other Rider news. In the Odds and End Zones, Ajou Ajou signs in Calgary, Vernon Adams has a game, BC gets a win, and Winnipeg and Hamilton lose both QB1s.Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

The Riders drop their first game to the Argos and Alex and Greg have some questions.Why was Emilus fielding punts? Who is healthy on the defense? and can they really take Daniel Wiebe off the roster? And so much more.In the Odds and End Zones, a lesson about Saskatchewan Garage sale finds, expansion rumours, and a look around the league.Then a full preview of the upcoming game vs the REDBLACKS.Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

The Riders are one of two teams that remain undefeated!Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to discuss the aftermath of the win in Calgary, the Riders 2025 financials, and the "special" Prairie Blizzard jerseys. In the Odds and End Zones, Winnipeg and Ottawa are making trades, Hall of Fame news, and Ottawa brings in MBT to be QB.Plus the guys tee up the game vs the Argos, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

The Riders went into Calgary and it wasn't easy....Let's Talk About It

1 and OH YEAH!The Defending Champs unveiled their banner and had a Deja Vu game vs the BC Lions.Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the game and the new tailgating experience.In the Odds and End zones it is a quick look at the other games in the CFL, the Fantasy Football issues, and the league making partnerships everywhere. In the Enemy Preview, the Riders are in Calgary this week. Who is in? Who is out? Can the Riders beat the only team they didn't vanquish last year?Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

Week 2!... Game 1!Home Opener is this weekend!It is the Riders vs the Lions and Alex, Greg, and Steve have you covered!Plus the guys break down the week 1 games that didn't include the Riders and much more.And as always Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

It's Week 1!... Or is it?!?The CFL kicks off this week but the reigning champs are on a bye!In the Opening Kick Off,Alex, Greg, and Steve look at who made it through preseason, the TSN Top 50, and those sweet Grey Cup rings.Odds and End Zones, it is a quick recap on the new CFL TV Deal, the CFL's never ending tech issues, and the guys make bold predictions on the player of the year nominees. Plus Remember That Guy and the return of Piffles Picks

The landscape of the CFL just changed and the guys can't wait till Tuesday to talk about it!

After much concern the boys made it out of Saskatoon alive... and they brought a friend!Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by the Voice of the Riders, Dave Thomas, for the entire show!Preseason game, training camp, broadcasting from Saskatoon, and BOLD PREDICTIONS! Dave covers it all!

Of all the football games in history, that was one of them... Alex, Greg, and a fashionably late Steve look at the first preseason game vs the Stampeders. Try to figure out who shined, who has potential, and who is going home.The guys also look at all of the roster moves, tee up the Saskatoon preseason game vs the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and give a heartfelt apology.

Let's get a fire going, we are fully into camp mode!The season is literally around the corner and no one is more excited than Alex, Greg, and Steve. It's finally time to discuss who is in camp, who isn't, and who is looking to defend the Grey Cup!Plus in the Odds and End Zones, some of the rule changes were officially ratified, so what does that mean?And it may be preseason but there is a game preview!

We have made it through the wilderness and rookie camps start this week!It's just Alex and Greg this week breaking down the Rider news, reviewing the full draft list, and taking a look at the rule changes a week later.The Riders have announced this years theme games, is there something new or did they just recycle the same old stuff?Plus Alex and Greg try to pick rookies to watch become the next Rider stars.

Best laid plans... Alex, Greg, and Steve were ready to break down the draft and the CFL decided Draft Day needed more news!The guys break down the playoff and schedule implications of the announcement and the blow back from the fans.Plus there were a bunch of college players that had their dreams fulfilled.

Maybe we shouldn't complain about a quiet off season!Alex, Greg, and Steve have the a rocky week in Riderville covered. Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, and Paul McCallum are welcomed to the Plaza while Ajou Ajou was shown the door. In the Odds and End Zones, Lauther is in Ottawa, Getzlaf is in the hall, and the Bomber post an eye dropping profit number. Plus Remember that Guy may or may not be cursed!

After a much needed rest, the boys are back.. and they GOT A SPOT!Piffles Podcast Tailgate is a go!But before that Alex, Greg. and Steve talk about long snappers and Jorgen Hus' time as a Rider. Also with the passing of Garner Ekstran, why the 1966 team means so much to Rider Nation.In the Odds and End Zones, with less than a month away the guys pick a player to watch. Should players have their own theme song? Can Steve be talked into booking another bus?Plus is Greg now cursing guys in Remember That Guy?

It's the off season and the Riders just keep winning!The Rider's Brass brings home some hardware to add to the Grey Cup.Alex, Greg and Steve wonder if certain fans can finally let go of the O'Day hate.The CFL combine was this past weekend, did anyone know? The guys discuss ways the CFL can make it better.Plus the guys have to say goodbye to someone close to the pod.

QB1!Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris joins the show to discuss last season, the Grey Cup, the up coming season, and the "R-word"... Retirement!Plus the latest Roughrider news, Rider draft needs, and who should this years Plaza of Honour nominees be?

Other than Rider Game day, the next best time to wear green, grab a pint and get together is St. Patrick's Day!Alex, Greg, and Steve got you covered on the very slow CFL offseason but there is tailgating and a pre-season game in Saskatoon to talk about. Plus the guys give props to the Riders game day crew but have a few ideas about themes before they are announced.

All the way from Parkbeg, Saskatchewan... The number 1 mascot in the CFL!Heeeeeeeeere's Gainer!The boys are all back and they brought along a living legend!Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by Regina Media legend and the Original Gainer the Gopher, Don Hewitt. Don looks back at his time as Gainer and the evolution of both the mascot and the team.

Get your tomatoes ready!It is just Alex and Greg this week and they are ready with the punchlines.... well punchy lines.Jake Maier and AJ Allen talk to the media about leaving the Riders, and the guys try to decide if there a difference between making it personal and taking it personally?And when in doubt it is always a good time to talk QBs

May the odds ever be in you favour! Tailgating is officially here but who will be lucky enough to get a spot? Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the new gameday experience. Some of the former Riders are opening up to the media about moving on, do they actually need to have chips on their shoulders? In the Odds and End Zones, it is way too early power rankings and Odd Ball American Rules in the UFL

Riders are Green,  The Cup is Grey,  The boys are back with plenty to say! Alex, Greg and Steve are celebrating Pal-entine's looking the Riders' most recent moves including signing a NFL Fantasy beast. In the Odds and End Zones, the NFL has successfully blocked the NFLPA report cards, are the CFLPA's next? And in the Odd Ball rules department the UFL is trying something drastic to limit punting. Then a look at the top 5 QBs in the CFL and what comes next!  

The Ed Hervey Window is closed and Free Agency is open!    The guys are here to talk about it! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the new signings now that they are official.    Plus they get a little ranty when it comes to the O'Day hate... but is it justified?    In the Odds and End Zones, it is all about who is gone and where they went.

The window is OPEN! The guys are ready to take a long hard look! Alex, Greg, and Steve have hung up their Piffies best and dedicate the episode to the fast and furious first days of the Ed Hervey Window! Who did the Riders bring in? and who did they lose? Let's Go!

The First Ever Piffies are here! All dressed up and ready to hand out the hardware! Alex, Greg, and Steve hand out the prestigious Golden Meatballs to some of the best (and worst) the CFL had to offer in 2025! The guys also dig into the AJ Ouellette situation and what that means for the Riders backfield for 2026. Plus the rest of the Rider and CFL news of the past week!

2025 Grey Cup Champion and Grey Cup Most Outstanding Canadian, receiver Samuel Emilus joins Alex to talk about the Grey Cup winning season, signing a new 2-year deal with the Riders and more!

Once again it's only Alex and Greg. Let Chaos reign! The guys are back and despite a rough start, they get to the most important news of the CFL week! KSB is back!  And TSN's Farhan Lalji is picking fights with Riders' short yard specialist Tommy Stevens? In the Odds and Endzones, it is more rule changes, Montreal's love for legacy receivers, and Winnipeg's itty bitty screens. Plus a look at the O-line and we remember that guy!

In just a few short months, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Dohnte Meyers went from becoming a Grey Cup Champion to signing in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals.   Dohnte joined Alex to talk about having his dreams come true, the Grey Cup game, his two years in Saskatchewan with the Roughriders and more!

Steve is a way and there is so much to get to! Alex and Greg break down the recent Rider signings, the coaching staff announcement, and the CFLPA Report cards are out for each team and the guys have thoughts. In the Odds and Endzones, the CFL winter meetings are happening and news is already being made.  Then the guys look at the Special Team Specialists in the Free Agent Preview

It's 2026... Let's talk about it! Farewell Micah Johnson the player! Hello Micah Johnson the coach! Sam Emilus signs a new 2 year deal, but now how will the other dominoes fall? In the Odds and Endzones, Calgary got worse, there was an actual trade in the CFL, and the CFLPA report cards are coming out this week! In the Free Agent preview, it is all about the D-line Plus a special video clue Remember that Guy!

It's the Holiday season, so that means it's the annual Festivus episode! There will be airing of grievances! But before that, Alex, Greg, and Steve have all of the Riders and CFL News that needs to be discussed. 

The CFL Schedule is out! It is now safe to plan your weddings in Saskatchewan! Alex, Greg, and Steve take a deep dive into the schedule. But before that they have to talk about the big re-signings! In the Odds and End Zones, the guys debate if CFL Salaries should be public information. In the Free Agent Preview, it is all about the defensive backs! Plus Remember That Guy!

So many receivers, so many free agents. Who can the Riders afford to keep? Alex, Greg, and Steve try to figure it out! Then it's a week away from schedule release what can the fans expect? Plus the guys revisit their Top 5 lists and look at the situation in Toronto.

A week later and the dream is still real! But the guys are starting to look ahead... Alex, Greg, and Steve take a quick look at the Riders free agent list and revisit the Commissioner's state of the League address.  Plus and in depth look at the QB succession and Remember That Guy!

We did it! Alex, Greg and Steve break it all down from the CFL Awards to the half time show to the Final Whistle to the Victory Parade!

It's finally here, the Grey Cup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes!! Greg, Alex and Steve give one final preview of the game and make their MVP and Most Outstanding Canadian predictions!

Alex is joined by Canadian Football Hall of Famer, Saskatchewan Roughriders legend and (multi-time) Grey Cup champion Eddie Davis! They look back at the 2007 Grey Cup, if this upcoming Grey Cup against Montreal is personal for Riders General Manager Jeremy O'Day and much more!

The boys are joined by Rider Legend, Jeff Fairholm... aka Replacement Steve to talk about his Grey Cup memories and what this game means for this year's team

Who was in and who was out Day 1 of practise