Piffles Podcast

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

We Want The Cup! The boys are joined by former Voice of the Riders and current Winnipeg resident (who may call football for another team), Derek Taylor. Alex, Greg, Steve, and Derek break down the Riders West Final win vs BC and a look ahead to the Grey Cup in Winnipeg vs Montreal. Plus some amazing insights that only Derek can bring up and are the fun times over in Winnipeg? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

Another day, another quick pod. The guys take a look at the Riders recent history vs the Alouettes and if it actually means anything

Riders are heading to the Grey Cup! Alex, Greg, and Steve will be recording all week in preparation of the big game on Sunday. Tonight the guys look at the final minutes of the West Final vs BC and what it means for this franchise. 

Just 60 minutes! On our field! 60 minutes of Roughrider football! Alex, Greg, and Steve spend the episode taking a long hard look at the upcoming CFL West Final vs the BC Lions and what it will take to make the Grey Cup. And there might be some slight toe tapping on the grave of a certain "dynasty"... Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

The CFL Season is over! Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton are done... Riders earned a first week playoff bye and now its time to wait Alex, Greg, and Steve take a quick look at the final home game vs BC. Then look at the Rider nominees for the player awards. In the Odds and End Zones, the Grey Cup will definitely be in Regina in 2 years, and Greg looks back at a Thunder season. Plus a quick look at the CFL Semi-Finals, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

The CFL is speeding towards the playoffs and the Riders are on cruise control! Alex, Greg, and Steve dive into the Riders strategy of the game in Winnipeg and what that means going into the final game of the season. Who is healthy? Who isn't? And who we need to worry about? In the Odds and Endzones, its all about how the Grey Cup and the Winnipeg host committee shooting themselves in the foot. In the Enemy Preview, it is all about staying healthy. Do the Riders treat it like a full on preseason game or do they look to carry momentum in? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

THEY DID IT! Riders locked up First place in the West and the crucial West Final game. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the positives coming out of the win at home versus the Argos. Plus Riders released news on a Tuesday, so the guys have a chance to look at the extensions of Jeremy O'Day and Corey Mace. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys get a good laugh at the teams that aren't the Riders and in the spirit of Thanksgiving say what they are thankful for this CFL season. In the Enemy preview, it is easy to think of the upcoming Bomber game as a glorified preseason but the guys think there is more there. Plus Remember that guy, and Piffles Picks!

Ahead of Friday's game against the Argos, Riders receiver Dohnte Meyers joined Alex for a few minutes! From his first 1,000 yard season, to his go to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Blizzard, to the first time Jermarcus Hardrick picked him up, we cover it all!

A win is a win and the Riders are 1 game away from locking up first place in the West. After a few days about hearing about how bad the Riders looked in the win Alex, Greg, and Steve decide it is time to look at the positives, and there are many. Plus the Riders made some moves including an American Kicker?!? In the Odds and End Zones, the guys discuss the confidence of Stamps QB Vernon Adams and what that means for Calgary and who do they want to see in the playoffs across the sideline. In the Enemy Preview, the Argos are in town but there are a few leaks in the boatmen's hull. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

Some Rider fans are looking for their panic buttons! Sure losing to the worst team in the West isn't great but the Riders are still in first. Alex, Greg, and Steve look back at the win that wasn't and count all the points left off the board and try to figure out where the team goes from here. In the Odds and End Zones, it is another look at the CFL Rule changes after having a week to process. Plus a quick look around the league. Then the guys tee up the Friday night game against the REDBLACKS in the Enemy Preview. Plus Piffles Picks and a Remember That Guy with an audio clue.

A day early and coming off a bye week, what would the guys ever have to talk about... Oh maybe the entire future of the league changing! Alex, Greg, and Steve weigh the pros and cons of the major changes coming to the CFL in the next 2 years. In the Odds and End Zones, is tailgating finally going to be a thing? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy! Also keep an eye on Piffles Social Media as there are prizes to be won

Flush it and Forget it! That is all the Riders are looking to do heading into the bye week. And even though the team has secured a playoff spot, Alex and Greg try to make sense of the loss at home versus the Alouettes. Also who is still healthy and is the bye week what the team really needs right now. In the Odds and End Zones, its a quick look around the league and who is still fighting for a playoff spot. Plus the Riders announced a new partnership to help keep games affordable and they look at an epic rant that puts Steve's Bradbury Rant to shame. And as always, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

10-2 woooooooo! Riders went into Linnipeg and left the Bombers with an L in the Banjo Bowl.  Alex. Greg, and Steve fully break down the game from both a live perspective and from back home, especially the CJ Reavis hit on Zach Collaros.  In the Odds and End Zones, MLSE reams up with the Buffalo Bills, so what does that mean for the Argos? They take a deeper look into Jayden Dalke's hospital trip, and a quick look at the Regina Thunder and Saskatoon Hilltops PFC tilt. In the Enemy Preview, it's Legends Night and the Als are in town. Who is playing QB for them? Plus is any of the Riders secondary healthy? Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

STAND UP RIDER NATION!!! You came and rocked Mosaic and the team won in Rider fashion!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve take another look at the 60th Labour Day Classic. Breaking down the slow start, the suffocating defense, and the many highs and lows.  Plus there were 2 other Labour Day Games to talk about in the Odds and End Zones.... and the guys might have a suggestion for the league about the scheduling.  Then the guys look ahead to the Banjo... Sorry Labour Day Rematch... Is it time to move on from the Banjo Bowl name? What do the Riders need to do to break the curse? Can the Riders got 10 and 2 for the first time ever? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

On the plus side the Riders are still in first... Not the game Ridernation wanted to see in Calgary! Alex, Greg, and Steve break it down the loss to the Stamps and have a very serious talk about Brett Lauther. Plus NFL cuts just happened, are there reinforcements coming? In the Odds and Endzones, it is all about Labour Day Memories, and the question needs to be asked is the Argos QB Nick Arbuckle underrated? Then it's the Enemy Preview and a look ahead to the 60th Labour Day Classic vs the Bombers. Plus Piffles Picks and a 3 Vanstone Remember That Guy!

"We're really rollin', now we're on our way… Our Pride is show'n, ya it's grow'n everyday" Riders dominated the Ticats this past weekend and the guys can't wait to talk about it! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the most complete game the Riders played so far this season so far. Offense? Great! Defense? Unstoppable! Special teams... well 2 out of 3 ain't bad.  Plus Ridernation is getting an extra game next season. In the Odds and Endzones, it is the Riders Top 5 Plays of the season so far. What is BC going to do about their stadium situation next year? And a quick Thunder update! In the Enemy Preview, Can the Riders get revenge from their worst game of the year?  Plus Piffles Picks and a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy!      

The Buzz is Back!!! The Riders are coming off a bye week and Ridernation is feeling it! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the halfway point of the season and look back at their preseason predictions and where the Riders have excelled. Plus take an indepth look at the adage of every CFL needing 2 QBs. In the Odds and Endzones, was this the best week of CFL football... ever? Then in the Enemy Preview it is a clash between the 2 best teams in the league but is it a Grey Cup preview? Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks!

THE RIDERS ARE 7-1 and the guys brought a Rider Legend with them for the ride! Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined in the Opening Kick Off by 2 time Grey Cup winner and former Rider Kicker Chris Milo to discuss his career, the epic season 2013 was, advice for other kickers, and so much more. Then it is a quick look around the league in the Odds and Endzones, then since it's a bye week the Enemy Preview becomes an "Enemy Review" as the guys take a deep dive into the Montreal game. Plus a 5 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

By the time you read this Cody Fajardo got sacked by the Riders again! The Riders D-Line feasted and the guys are ready to dive into the latest victory. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the good and bad of the lates green and white win. Good - Tons of Sacks. Bad - Why did we only win by 3? Good - Sam Emilus Bad - The freaking WAVE. In the Odds and Endzones, it was all about the west losing to the East. Plus is there problems in Winnipeg with Zach Collaros? Then its a 4 Vanstone Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks

Riders move to 5-1! Just Alex and Greg this week breaking down the latest Riders victory in BC, but did they take the foot off the gas too soon? Is there anyone that can stop this team if they play a full 4 quarters? In the Odds and Endzones, Greg gets ranty about the Shawn Lemon reinstatement. Plus other players that hit our nerves in the bad way. Then it is a full Enemy Preview breaking down the upcoming game versus the Elks. Plus Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

No one expected the Riders getting smoked twice in 24 hours. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve take a hard look at the Riders first loss of the year on Saturday and go even deeper with the postponement of the game on Friday night. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys look at the best receiver in the league and some teams that have some hard decisions coming up in their bye weeks. Then in the Enemy Preview are people throwing "must win" around too soon and if not what do the Riders need to do in BC. Plus, Steve is riding the hot coin in Piffles Picks and another Remember That Guy!