SportsCage Podcast

Join Teagan Witko and Dave Thomas on this Monday Edition of The SportsCage! We'll recap all your weekend sports in Saskatchewan and chat with Emmarae Dale, Football Saskatchewan Director of Women’s Football Development, 3DownNation's JC Abbott, Double Talk with Darian Durant, and Regina Red Sox report with Dante De Caria.

Barney Shynkaruk recapped the Elks walk-off win over the Roughriders on your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We heard your thoughts on the game and talked with TSN Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, Rider Football Analyst Luc Mullinder, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

Barney hosted a quick Radio-Only Thursday Edition of The SportsCage as we prepared for the Rider Broadcast Networks coverage of the Elks and Roughriders. The show featured Edmonton Elks HC Mark Kilam on Edmonton Sports Talk, Clutch Performer and Sprinkle of the Day, and a Behind the Facemask Sneak Peek.

Barney and Sharky went sideways on your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked tailgating, WDYLW missing gravy, immature palate, and Riders & Elks tomorrow night! Today's show featured your Midweek Sound Off with Scott Schultz, The NASCAR Report, Clutch Performer, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Tuesday Edition of The SportsCage! We heard clips from Rider practice, chatted World Cup, the NFL Turf debate, and more, with Roughriders' Historian Rob Vanstone, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, Clutch Performer and Pumpjacks Trivia, Las Vegas Golden Knights draft pick Jonah Sivertson, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

Teagan Witko and Dave Thomas hosted your Monday Edition of The SportsCage! We discussed the tragic passing of Jayden Dalke, heard from Jeremy O'Day at Rider practice, talked World Cup, Baseball, and more CFL, with Pete the Baseball Fan, the Riders' Coaches show with Dan Farthing, Regina Pats and Habs Prospect Parker Trottier, Double Talk with Darian Durant, and Regina Red Sox Report with Brayden Cobb.

Finally Friday Cage! Well rounded show to get you ready for a full weekend of sports and it goes like this... Curtis’s last show before Colson returns. Team Canada’s Mens Flag Head Coach Paul LaPolice joins to talk about the team and finalizing the roster to 12. Todd Liskowich expertise on hockey training. Inside Scoop with Farhan Lalji Canadian depth at receiver league wide. Luc Mullinder live and fresh out the pool... Bison commentary and Rider Analysis. The Saskatchewan Roughrider Scratch ticket first major prize winner Mark K with us to round things out.

Argentina pulls off the upset last minute against England in The World Cup 2-1 and you know we have to tee up the Finals. We have some goodies from the archives, Sharky in to co-host and a few guests along the way. Lee Kormish has been getting those frequent flyer miles in no doubt with The World Cup, and we had to get him on one more time for the Finals. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani and Tyson Philpot is on Pace to break some CFL records! The man to talk to about wildlife no doubt... Glen Suitor and Bob The Bear is back! Who has the best CFL backup situation a reoccurring theme throughout the show, and it was a riot today.

Mid-week and Barney and Greg from The Piffles Podcast are hosting the SportsCage. Mid-week means "Where do you land Wednesday?" and a few guests. Where Do You Land on... The Fillet O'Fish from McDonalds? A reoccurring theme throughout the podcast featuring a live taste test and review. Scott Schultz extended Mid-Week Sound Off big on the local talent Jaxon Ford at Safety. Greg and Barney banter. Ken Wiebe @WiebesWorld gives us the Winnipeg sports update and Dru Brown ain't stopping by for fun in Winnipeg...

Barney back in the saddle post Country Thunder and Riders win 38-7 over Hamilton. Defence really steps up for the win in that scorcher. Rob Vanstone joins in the studio with his dog Candy and some interesting stats on Riders TOP in the win over Hamilton. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani live from the torture chamber and The Ottawa Redblacks should tampering no joke if they want to get their franchise QB. Highest Ever Saskatchewan Born MLB Draft pick Carter Beck joins us, and he had no time to be nervous and in shock. Press Coverage with Glen Suitor and bring back the glory days of boxing.

Roughriders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-7 and it was a scorcher. Teagan was at ground zero and she's breaking down the game and peeling back the curtain on the experience from the sideline. Brendan McGuire joins to tee up Teh Canada West season and his take on The Rider Game. Double Talk with Darian Durant is always a pleasure. Game day prep for Doubles when it's hot out and facing HOF Charleston Hughes. Brady Bye joins The Red Sox Report, and we revisit the Post game show throughout the show.

Bump and grind in full effect as The Edmonton Elk defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 40-17. Moving the record for The Ottawa Redblacks to 27-81-1 since Harris left Ottawa... ouch. Last SportsCage before Riders take on The Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. Jake Maier had 4 interceptions during the game, but Barney said it felt like a lot more. Glen Suitor joins us for a bonus hit! Farhan Lalji checking out some schools down south joins us on the telephone. Luc Mullinder Rider game tee up and the secret key #4 to the game (Bus Driver #2 type of key) Lotto Lawrence Sprinkle and a Monday Nooner clip of Zach McPhee. Solid Friday show Country Thunder weekend.

Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks tonight, France vs Morocco underway and Sharky in the studio. Giving Sharky his flowers from his job hosting last week and peel back the curtain of hosting The SportsCage. Updates from Practice and Coach Mace. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani World Cup and CFL teams need to have 2 starting level caliber quarterbacks... Clutch from The Blue Jays and unclutch for Connor Bedard. Big changes in the WHL and our insider Jon Keen joins to shine some light. Glen Suitor Arrives fresh off his flight and we finally get into the Ajou Ajou reinstatement.

Wednesday means it's Mid-Week, and that means a couple of things. Time for Barney's "Where do you land Wednesdays?" Where do you land Country Thunder Lineups... but with Barney's criteria so don't be so loose with it, we got a budget. Riders back on the practice field so several updates from coach and a handful of the roster including Canadian baller Jaxon Ford. Charleston Hughes the new inductee for The Canadian Football Hall of Fame joins us and he was so surprised he had his high vis on when Coach Mace called! Lee Kormish our soccer insider recaps the heartbreak for Canadian soccer fans and what else is going on with the World Cup... and what airline to not fly with. Clutch performer, taste testing, checking in with Crofty and of course a solid 2 segments with Clark Munroe going deep in the WCBL. Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz as always on a Wednesday, solid show indeed.

It's official... Barney is back! He's done some surveying on his travels and is going to share some of his interesting findings. Rob Vanstone with some interesting facts about the Riders and the Baltimore CFL team! Coast to Coast with Arash Madani following Canada's exit of the World Cup. World Hockey Report's Cody Janzen talks about some of the big NHL news. Press Coverage with Glen Suitor talking the American view of the 3 down game with Barney.

Pinch hitter for the Monday SportsCage Brendan McGuire filling in for Teagan the break down the weekend of sports and the Rider win in Ottawa. Deep dive post-game recap from the call in show and 5th quarter on The Rider Broadcast Network. Roughrider Coaches Show with Running Back coach Andrew Harris starting with the CJFL roots. Clutch performers on the day. The discussion of ties in the CFL. Double Talk with Darian Durant on the heels on tie talk and he and Wes Cates have something in common... Regina Red Sox Report with Dante DeCaria.

Thursday with Sharky... but just Sharky! NHL free agency huge trades and signings. Less than 48 hours to go before Canada plays Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Roughrider Gameday eve as they face Ottawa tomorrow. Big shakeup on The Roughrider depth chart and Rob Vanstone gives us excellent insight into these changes. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani chips are on the table for Canada and let's see where they land for The World Cup. Croft joins for the 2nd half of the show! Ross MaHoney Assistant GM of The Washington Capitals on what’s going on with The Capitals and Alex Ovechkin extension. A Croft and Sharky in depth NASCAR Report solid show for the old Shark man on his own.

Twofer Tuesday! That means two days of Teagan Witko in a row as she hosts the show today and the rundown goes as so. We start with what's trending in the sporting world from CFL to World Cup and everything in between. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani breaking news Ajou Ajou reinstatement into the CFL. Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz diagnosis on The Roughrider Loss to The Toronto Argonauts. Clutch performers and few unclutches. Press Coverage with Glen Suitor and Vernon Adams Jr. Is playing some good ball in Kelowna and since last season 178 Pass attempts without a single interception. Dave Thomas chats with Mathew Sexton and Johnny Johnson III to cap things off.

Riders lose for the first time this season 40-34 against Toronto. Lots of key injuries on the riders unfortunately and we will be giving some status updates on players from practice. Canada wins against South Africa at The World Cup! Arash Madani talks about the emotion and magnitude of this historic World Cup run for Canada. Windy first couple games and The Riders Coaches Show with Special Teams Coordinator Kent Maugeri. Clutch performer Vladdy and Kirk drama with The Blue Jays. Double Talk with Darian Durant going deep on the analysis of The Riders loss. Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group Chief Executive Officer, Gord Pritchard joins us for The Regina Red Sox Report and shines some light on the ticketing protocol with the rain out reschedules.

The one hour special Sharky host of The SportsCage before The Rider Broadcast Network.

Rider game day tomorrow and the depth charts are out. D'Sean Mimbs is starting in place of Dhel Duncan-Busby. Sharky in to Co-host and there's been quite a bit of hockey news since he was in the studio! Giulio Caravatta BC Lions Colour Analyst talking some Apple Bowl. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani Canada is set to face South Africa now and Bo Levi Mitchell is slinging it. Glen Suitor made his way to Summerland and is calling that BC Calgary game.

Canada loses to Switzerland 2-1 in The World Cup. A.J. Ouellette is looking "doubtful" for this Friday. Lee Kormish joins us from ground zero following the disappointing loss. Cody Janzen From The World Hockey Report gives his 2 cents on The Mike Babcock situation and American stars leaving Canadian teams in The NHL. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani World Cup and CFL QB trading. Scott Schultz Mid-Week Sound Off weighing in on the Roughrider injuries on defence.

Mike Babcock has been named Head Coach of The Edmonton Oilers. Canada Faces Switzerland tomorrow at The World Cup. Big NHL moves and more from new Head Coach of The Regina Pats David Bell. Rob Vanstone gives some interesting facts about the Riders with some amazing visuals on "The TV". Colby Armstrong NHL Analyst and Sasky guy giving his 2 cents on the Mike Babcock Situation. News breaks during the show that Dru Brown is going to Winnipeg and of course that's where we start on Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

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Riders win in double OT 40-37 over the stampeders and there's much more to breakdown from this weekend of sports. Teagan Witko and Dave Thomas hosting today and the lineup goes as follows. Breaking down the post-game and some additional thoughts on The Rider game. Newly named Head Coach of The Regina Pats David Bell joins us on The SportsCage exclusively. Riders Coaches show with the animated Defensive Coordinator Joshua Bell (can't wait for his hosted pnale on The SportsCage) Double Talk with Darian Durant touching on The CFL week 3 action around the league. Regina Red Sox Report and Rye Pathakos joins us in the studio to talk some ball.

Time to cap off the week before the Roughrider game this Saturday. Barney hosted today with a few friends. Inside Scoop with Farhan Lalji World Cup update and CFL picks. Prairie Golf Gems with Elmwood Golf. Behind the Face Mask tease with Roughriders kicker Alex Hale. Jock Wilson Stampeders update. The last Inside The NHL for a while with Eric Francis. Luc Mullinder before he flies out to Calgary thoughts on The Riders Stamps matchup.

Thursday means Sharky and Barney hosting The SportsCage and there's quite a bit to discuss. Upgrades to Mosaic Stadium, CFL Rule Changes and some quality guests along the way. Canada putting a beat down on Qatar throughout the show. Mosaic Upgrades. Arash Madani World Cup and CFL analysis. Caesars in the studio with Last Mountain stopping by. Press Coverage with Glen Suitor on the tail end of Caesar talk and CFL analysis. NASCAR Report Rider practice interviews A.J. Ouellette, Aubrey Miller Jr. David Gnenda with Dave Thomas.

Barney is starting a new theme for Wednesday SportsCage shows... Where do you land Wednesdays? Going to have to tune in for that riveting radio but we do have a nice little program planned with these guests and topics. Dustin Neilson first 2 weeks of The CFL analysis and the Oilers Head Coach situation and Connor McDavid temperature check. Lee Kormish World Cup update Qatar vs Canada and Alphonso Davies playing likelihood. Inside The NHL with Eric Francis back in Calgary post Stanley Cup rundown. Sprinkle of the Day featuring Haryy! Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz Rider Pride banner unveil and thoughts on the BC Lions 31-27 home opener win. Monday Nooner interviewed Ed Staniowski Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee.

Barney is back and lots of winning on the program today. We get some very interesting Rider Facts and stats from Rob Vanstone one of them being that Samuel Emilus has never had a 2-touchdown game... only 1 and 3 touchdown games! Brent Parker shares some stories of Kyle Calder as news of his passing came today and for Barney as a father it tugs at the heartstrings. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani and the quarterback play in the CFL is at another level this year. Glen Suitor breaks down the rouge and so much more on Press Coverage.

Riders go 1-0 to start the season with a 31-27 win over The BC Lions as Mosaic Stadium. The Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and John Tortorella is going to need his clothes shipped from Carolina... Teagan Witko hosting The SportsCage and we have a solid show planned today. Dive into some of the post-game show gems including Wally from Regina spitting facts if you ask Justin Dunk. Mike O’Donnell former commissioner of the RHSAA, a 4-time ward 8 city councilor and a member of the Regina Sports Hall of Fame. And now, they'll be naming a street in the Cooperstown area after him! Marc Mueller Offensive Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders off electric win over BC. Double Talk with Darian Durant hype video cameo and a big breakdown of the Riders win. Regina Red Sox Report featuring Mitch MacDonald Assistant General Manager/Hitting Coach.

Burning rubber on the highway Barney is back to host The SportsCage with Sharky. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats win 37-27 over The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and The Carolina Hurricanes take game 5 of The Stanley Cup Final. Farhan Lalji World Cup action and CFL analysis. NASCAR Report with Sharky Pocono Raceway tomorrow! A Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz... on a Friday. Absolute treat of an interview NHL legend Lanny McDonald stops by the studio and he’s grateful to some sasky nurses. Luc Mullinder pregame tee up or more like pre tailgate tee up. Eric Francis calls in probably in a robe and cigar in hand with bad internet from a rollercoaster near his hotel room post Stanley Cup Game 5.

Dave Thomas back in the saddle for this Thursday SportsCage. Game 5 Stanley Cup, Roughrider Home Opener just days away got a nice program lined up to with the Voice of The Riders himself. Look around the league with TSN’s Brit Dort one of Air Canada’s most frequent flyers. Eric Francis from Raleigh before Stanley Cup Game 5 and comments on The Oilers “tire fire”. Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds tailgate season for the home opener is finally here and Craig graciously answers all our questions. Glen Suitor breaks down the CFL week 2 matchups and the hype of certain QB’s.

Brendan McGuire filling in on this Wednesday edition of The SportsCage and got a nice little lineup today. Regina Red Sox and Pats update with Voice of The Pats Dante De Caria. John Hodge 3DownNation football analyst talks about new CFL broadcast partner and Week 1 analysis. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani and Canadiana is at an all time high! Tons of interviews with Roughriders’ from practice with Voice of The Riders Dave Thomas and there was some big pike fishing done. celebrates Pride month with new exhibit.

Dave Thomas is hosting this Tuesday SportsCage. Loaded Show starting it off strong with The Grey Cup reigning MOC Samuel Emilus. Jamie Neugebauer aka Neugsie Co-Director of Media and Communication talking evolution of SJHL draft. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani key takeaways from CFL week 1 the good, the bad, and why Lawrence should get a breathalyzer test! Glen Suitor gave us some of his key takeaways too on the 2026 CFL season Week 1 but one thing is for certain, Justin Rankin is a beast. Kevin "Killer" Kaminski even joins over the phone following some quality golf with Bidsy.

Feels good to have CFL back in full swing! Exciting news for Little League Moose Jaw and President of Little League Moose Jaw Bobby Hill joins us to discuss how exciting it is for the players and league. First Coaches Show with Head Coach Corey Mace teeing up the home opener. Double Talk with Darian Durant getting a good look at the West and breaking down week 1 of the CFL. Justin Simard joins us for the Red Sox Report and Dave has an interesting trivia question that stumps even Justin (it’s about him funny enough)

CFL regular season is finally here! Montreal comes out with the first win of 2026 in overtime 30-27 over The Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Greg McCulloch from Piffles Podcast joins Barney with some of our favourite guests to put a bow on the week and tee-up the weekend. Sasky Tough McNabb got a puck in the face. Farhan Lalji BC Lions preview. Luc Mullinder poolside predicting the CFL west division. Eric Francis from Vegas. Nice little end to the week.

Barney and Sharky hosting with what should be a very entertaining program today. More of the Stanley Cup Final tonight with game 2. Another CFL preview segment this time highlighting what's going on with the Edmonton Elks featuring Morley Scott. Arash Madani may or may not be facing the music too with a little pie in the face action. Flag football with U of R Womens Flag Football Coach Cole Wilchynski talking Flag in the Olympics with the boys. Glen Suitor suiting up for kickoff in Calgary tomorrow, joins us for Press Coverage on the tailcoats of flag football in the Olympics.

Question of the day... Do you like The Doors? Barney is keeping tabs who does and doesn’t like them. Deep dive on The Winnipeg Blue Bombers leading up to the CFL regular season with Ken Wiebe. Lee Kormish our soccer insider paints a picture with the FIFA World cup and some of the shortcomings of FIFA. Eric Francis somehow has bad internet in his hotel room so we give him an old fashion phone call to talk Vegas taking the Stanley Cup final lead early. Mid-Week sound off and Scott Schultz and Winnipeg is still very “winnipegish”

Barney is back and the Stanley Cup Final gets started tonight. CFL Regular season is just upon us too and we're teeing it up and breaking it down with a few friends. Rob Vanstone comes in for the first hour with a special guest... his dog Candy! Coast to Coast with Arash Madani breaking down some of the crazy NFL moves and east division CFL key points. Jock Wilson of QR 770 Calgary joins and gets Barney inspired to sprinkle on the Stampeders. Glen Suitor CFL cut downs and going off the rails (just a little)

Another Monday SportsCage with Teagan Witko to break down the weekend and we have quite the variety show today. Get into the CFL TV deal once again. Special inside look at “The Rider Room” with Lance Hackewich. Alumni watch with The Saskatchewan Huskies with Head Coach Scott Flory and teeing up their season. A special visit from CWA’s Miss Rodeo Shylah Sitter. Double Talk with Darian Durant talking final roster cut down and CFL TV deal. Red Sox Report featuring Bryce Bunz Manager of Gameday Experience and some of the new additions you can expect to see at Red Sox games. Loaded show with a bit of everything for everyone!

More analysis and commentary on The CFL TV and Streaming deal beginning in 2027. Dave Thomas gives his final training camp report. Farhan Lalji weighs on CFL broadcasting deal and Jake Maier as a starter in Ottawa. Jon Keen WHL insider Memorial Cup breakdown. Luc Mullinder analyst on The Roughrider Broadcast Network comments on CFL broadcasting deal. Eric Francis Insider The NHL Montreal on the brink of elimination and might not make it. Solid show to wrap the week up.

Big changes to the CFL again... The CFL has announced landmark six-year agreements with Bell Media and DAZN, beginning in 2027. YouTube named a CFL Premier Platform Partner starting next year. The Commissioner himself Stewart Johnston joins us to shed some light on the deal. Dave Thomas voice of The Riders, Arash Madani, and Glen Suitor all chime in on this monumental CFL broadcasting deal. The perfect episode to break down the CFL news.

It's Mid-week so that means Scott Schultz, more training camp and shopping cart talk? Dave Thomas to start things off for training camp reports. Pride of Yorkton SK Turner Ottenbreit talks Memorial Cup. Eric Francis is always on the go on the NHL playoffs. Luc Mullinder joins further breakdown training camp and the Roughriders’ preseason. Mid-Week Sound off with Scott Schultz talking about preseason stock.

Barney Shynkaruk back in The SportsCage host seat for this Tuesday SportsCage. Lots to unpack from the NHL playoffs to Riders preseason and more. Training Camp Report with Dave Thomas. Former Montreal Canadien and 2x Stanley Cup Champ Brian Skrudland. Coast to Coast with Arash Madani. Diving into the CFL Expansion rumours with Glen Suitor on Press Coverage.

Solid show to unpack The Roughriders' final preseason game which ended with the amazing Huskie Alumni Daniel Wiebe touchdown. Also had Saskatoon Valkyries GM Michelle Duchene unpack the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame induction, Double Talk with Darian Durant, and The Regina Red sox report.