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Talking QB's
by Aaron Giesbrecht
Podcast dedicated to the Canadian Quarterback and Offensive football!
Episodes
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Episode 50: Unmatched Football Academy: "The Beginning"
The coaching staff for Unmatched Football Academy (UFA) sit down to discuss their new company! The coaches talk about their backgrounds and experience coaching the game and how running developmental camps together will benefit the youth in Manitoba! We go into depth about each coaches role and...
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Episode 49: Bryce Coutts "Built Different"
Returning guest and owner of Pinnacle Football Academy Bryce Coutts, joins Coach Gies for a fantastic QB centric episode! The Coaches talk in depth about QB training and Coach Coutts creating Pinnacle with his wife. The coaches discuss NCAA playoffs as well as NFL Firings and QB matchups for the...
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Episode 48: Kris Johnston, Eric Yuen and Stefan Hirsch : "The Three Stooges"
Three former guests of the show (Kris Johnston, Eric Yuen and Stefan Hirsch) join Coach Gies to talk about the College Football playoffs and much more. The coaches share insights and details about their own seasons in 2022 along with their take on the coaching and QB play taking place in the NCAA...
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Episode 47: Bryson McNeil: "Fire me up baby"
Winnipeg Rifles graduating QB Bryson McNeil joins Coach Gies, to talk about his journey in the game. Bryson shares his background growing up in an athletic family and all the support that his family have given him throughout the years. Bryson talks about playing Terminator football for the…
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Episode 46: Ethan Schnerch: "RollMets"
WR Ethan Schnerch joins Coach Gies to talk about his background in the game! Ethan talks about his early days growing up in Winnipeg and playing for the Valour Patriots, then moving on to play at DMCI for the Maroons football team and having a very successful high school career! Ethan shares some...
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Episode 45: Justin Sharp & Jarome Penner: "Better Friends than Foes"
Vincent Massey Brandon QB Justin Sharp, joins Sturgeon Heights WR, Jarome Penner on the 45th episode of the show. Coach Gies interviews the duo and they chat about each of their seasons leading up to the Championship game. Justin and Jarome share their memories and thoughts from the Division 2...
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Episode 44: Championships are earned, not given
Dakota Lancers QB Coach Brad Sarna joins Coach Gies in the first half of the episode. Brad talks about returning to coach in 2021, his outstanding QB's on the Lancers roster, his excitement to coach in the 3A Division 1 Championship game vs. The St.Pauls Crusaders Saturday November 13th!! In the...
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Episode 43: Brad Launhardt: "There's always another throw"
Former University of Alberta Quarterback, Brad Launhardt joins Coach Gies to talk about his background in the game! Brad shares his early days playing community level football and becoming a QB. He shares his high school story and playing in The North vs South Senior bowl of his graduating year....
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Episode 42: Josh Donnelly: "On the grind"
University of Regina Rams QB, Josh Donnelly joins Coach Gies to chat about his background in the game. Josh talks about his family and his love for Basketball as a youngster. Josh speaks fondly about his High School career at Dr. Martin Leboldus and growing up watching outstanding QB's play for…
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Episode 41: Jeff Ready: "Keep Pressing"
Manitoba Bison RB Coach, Jeff Ready joins Coach Gies to talk about his background in the game! Coach Ready shares his story as a player playing at River East High School and then on to The East Side Eagles Major and Senior teams. Coach talks about transitioning at a young age and going from…
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Episode 40: Russell Wallace: "On to the next"
West Kildonan Wolverines HC, Russell Wallace joins Coach Gies to talk about his journey in the game as both a player and a coach! Coach Wallace shares his background in soccer and basketball as a youth and beginning to play football when he entered High School at Maples Collegiate. Russ being a...
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Episode 39: Sean Oleksewycz: "Recruiting 101"
Coach Ollie (Manitoba Bisons DB Coach) joins Coach Gies for another awesome interview talking about the 2021 Bison football season! Coach Ollie goes into detail about his young group of lock down defenders. They chat about his role in recruiting for The Herd. Coach gives insight on some aspects…
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Episode 38: Eric Yuen & Jason Huclack: "The Dynamic Duo"
Winnipeg High School football coaches Eric Yuen (RB/Co OC, Oak Park HS) and Jason Huclack (OC/WR, Vincent Massey HS) join Coach Gies for a special Super bowl episode. The coaches talk about their past season together coaching the VMC JV offence under HC Kris Johnston. Eric talks about why he has...
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Episode 37: Ryan Soroka: "Play for the Paw"
RB and Special teams Coach, Ryan Soroka from The Fargo South Bruins, joins Coach Gies to talk about his unique situation coaching football in Canada for close to 30 years and now being down south coaching in Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Soroka shares his background playing community football for…
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Episode 36: Alex France : Redemption 2021
CJFL 2021 National Champion WR (Langley Rams), Alex France joins Coach Gies to talk about his team's epic redemption season! Alex shares his background being born in England and moving to Canada in 2010. Alex talks about his fond memories of his time playing football for The Interlake Thunder...
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Episode 35: Des Catellier: "No Retreat, No Surrender"
Manitoba Bisons QB1 Des Catellier joins Coach Gies to talk about his background coming from Calgary, Alberta. Des shares his come up in the game, having success at the High School level playing for power house St.Francis. Des shares the dynamics of football in Alberta and how he played as much…
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Episode 34: Stu Nixon & Chris Ollson: "Passing the Torch"
Oak Park High School's Head Football coaches, Stu Nixon and Chris Ollson join Coach Gies for a phenomenal episode! The Coaches chat about their backgrounds playing and coaching, they speak fondly of Gil Bramwell who created the Oak Park Football program and was the original Head Coach. Coach…
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Episode 33: Kris Johnston and Stefan Hirsch: "The Usual Suspects"
Head Coaches Kris Johnston (VMC JV) and Stefan Hirsch (ESE Majors/U16) join Coach Gies for a fun episode talking about their past seasons in 2021. They chatted about the changing landscape of NCAA football, talking about the transfer portal, name Image and likeness (NIL), and what effect that has...
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Episode 32: El Tony Tones: "Blue and Gold till you're dead and cold"
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Super Fan, El Tony Tones (aka Tony Carvalho) joins Coach Gies to talk about the Bombers recent Grey cup victory! Tony shares his background and where his love and passion of the Blue Bombers comes from and the evolution of becoming a Super Fan and creating his character. Tony...
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Episode 31: Bryce Coutts - "The Evolution of Quarterback Mechanics"
To kickoff season 2, QB Coach, Bryce Coutts from Alliance QB Academy joins Coach Gies for an extensive chat on QB play. Coach Coutts speaks about his playing career and mentors that helped him along the way. They chat about their philophies on QB training, and maintaining a connection with their...
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Episode 30: Big Air QB's : "The final drive"
7 Big Air QB's join Coach Gies to talk about their individual journeys in 2021! Interlake Thunder QB, Josh Charison talks about deciding to play junior football in the BCFC for The Valley Huskers. River East and Team Toba QB Zach Topping talks about his opportunity this fall at Canada Prep! Tommy...
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Episode 29: Kurt Goodrich & Julian Banares: "Started from the bottom"
Former Winnipeg Rifles standout receivers Kurt Goodrich and Julian Banares join Coach Gies to talk about their backgrounds in the game! Both pass catchers share their early beginnings playing community club football in Winnipeg! We talk about their High School football days and how we all…
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Episode 28: Mike Bensen: "Weak things break"
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Long snapper and Linebacker Mike Bensen joins Coach Gies to talk about his journey in the game. Mike shares his humble beginnings playing multiple sports and realizing early in his high school career that he had great talent in the game of football. Mike talks about winning…
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Episode 27: Shawn Gallant & Cory Huclack: "Special Forces"
Coach Gies interviews former CFL vets Shawn Gallant (11 year pro) and Cory Huclack (x2 Grey Cup Champ), telling their football stories and growing up in their families. We talk about the importance of the multi sport athlete, earning a living in the CFL playing special teams and we discuss how…
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Episode 26: Mike Steeves and Justin Sharp: "A persons character is their fate"
Vincent Massey Vikings, Head Coach, Mike Steeves and his Quarterback Justin Sharp join Coach Gies to talk about their backgrounds in the game! We chat about MIke's 87 Championship season, Justin's incredible body transformatiion and his dedication to improving everyday. We talk about the return…
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Episode 25: Jay Prepchuk: "Mindset and Mentorship"
Simon Fraser University QB Coach, Jay Prepchuk joins Coach Gies to talk about the inner workings of successfully coaching the QB and team! Coach Prepchuk shares great insights into building relationships with his players and we talk about how we as coaches can create positive environments through...
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Episode 24: Isabelle McDonald & Brett MacFarlane: "Being Fearless"
Head Coach of The Manitoba Fearless Brett MacFarlane, and his former LB Isabelle McDonald join Coach Gies to talk about Women's football in Manitoba. We talk backgrounds, where ironically both Brett and Isabelle both grew up in Woodlands, Manitoba. They both share their stories in the game, what...
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Episode 23: DJ Lalama : "Bet on yourself"
Montreal Allouettes LB and Co-founder of Pro Prep Academy, DJ Lalama, joins Coach Gies to talk about the ups and downs throughout his football career. DJ shares his early football days as a Running-back in youth football for the Fort Garry Lions. He talks about the step up to High School football...
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Episode 22: Andrew Buckley: "From cleats to white coats"
Former Calgary Stampeders QB and future MD, Andrew Buckley joins Coach Gies to share his unique football story. Andrew talks about his early days in football, the success of winning "back to back" High School Provincial Championship's at Rundle College. Andrew shares that he was a late bloomer…
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Episode 21: AJ Zeglen & Graeme Jones: Clipper Pride
Former Bison RB and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Focus Fitness AJ Zeglen, joins Coach Gies along with Winnipeg Rifles Specialty Teams Coordinator, Graeme Jones. AJ and Jonesy talk about growing up in the game of football, we discuss the state of their NFL teams after the draft and talk…
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Episode 20: Sweet Daddy Soul: "You got soul?"
Coach Giesbrecht's cousin and former CJFL/Usports QB Jeremy Joseph or better known today as "Sweet Daddy Soul" chats about his unique background in football and wrestling. We rank the Top 5 QB's for the upcoming NFL draft, talk about the CFL potential start date in August and the potential of an...
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Episode 19: Ryan Marsch & Shaquille Armstrong: "St.James Tuff"
Winnipeg Rifles QB Coach Ryan Marsch and Manitoba Bison D Line Coach Shaquille Armstrong join Coach Gies to share their backgrounds coming up in the game of football. We talk about why we are coaching for Pro Prep Academy, and the impact the program is going to make in the community! Coach Shaq...
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Episode 18: Charlie Ringland and Dayton Black: "Huskie Pride"
Two former Manitoba stand out QB's, Charlie Ringland(DB) and Dayton Black(OL) join Coach Gies to talk about their journey in the game. We chat about growing up, playing multiple sports and being grateful for our parents support along the way. Charlie and Dayton talk about their High School…
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Episode 17: Stefan Hirsch: "The Red Howler Report"
Manitoba U16 Head Coach, Stefan Hirsch joins Coach Gies to talk his Top 5 QB's for the upcoming 2021 NFL draft. Coach Hirsch unveils his Mock draft top 10 picks what other draft day trade possibilities may unfold! Coach Hirsch shares his background in playing and coaching, we talk about his...
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Episode 16: Dave Donaldson: "West End Legend"
CFL veteran Dave Donaldson joins Coach Gies to talk about his unique story of perseverance. Dave shares some insight on his beginnings in football coming from a Judo background. Dave talks about his days with the Winnipeg Hawkeyes and Manitoba Bisons. Dave tells his story of chasing his CFL dream...
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Episode 15: Tom and Tommy Walls: "Building Walls, brick by brick"
Head Football Coach of Springfield Collegiate Institute, Tom Walls and his son/QB1 Tommy Walls join Coach Gies to talk about their love for the game. Coach Walls shares his background coming from New York to Canada and how he adjusted to football in Winnipeg. Tommy shares his opinions on QB...
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Episode 14: Brad Sarna, Jeff Morgan and Chris Bochen: Friends for life
Coach Gies interviews his former Bison teammates (QB) Brad Sarna, (RB) Jeff Morgan and (OL) Chris Bochen and they reminisce about growing up and playing football in the mid to late 90's! They share their backgrounds playing and coaching with a lot of laughs and stories in between! They debate...
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Episode 13: Joe D'amore: "Never sacrifice character for talent"
Coach Joe D'amore from Windsor, Ontario joins Coach Gies for an in depth conversation about his background and love for the game and Offensive football! Coach D'amore gives some great insight on his offensive philosophy, mindset, and one defender reads within his passing game. We talk about...
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Episode 12: The Naujoks Brothers: "No jokes in this family"
Scott, Bendan and Riley Naujoks join Coach Gies to chat about growing up together and the family's love for the game of Volleyball. We talk in depth about their playing careers for the Fort Garry Lions, St Pauls Crusaders and Winnipeg Rifles. We play a highly competitive game of "Are you a real...
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Episode 11: Steve Sumarah: "I am a Raven"
University of Carleton Head Football Coach Steve Sumarah sits down with Coach Gies to discuss his background in the game, restarting the program in 2012 and the atmosphere of the Panda game! We play fun game of Pro QB "Who would you rather start" and Coach talks about QB mechanics and the mental...
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Episode 10: Sean and Drew Oleksewycz: "Brotherly Love"
Coach Gies interviews the entertaining Oleksewycz brothers (Sean - DB Coach - Manitoba Bisons and Drew - WR Coach - Dakota Lancers) who share their football backgrounds growing up and competing against one another! We talk both offensive and defensive aspects about Super Bowl 55, we debate…
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Episode 9: Mason Bennett: "Hunting Quarterbacks"
Hamilton Tiger Cats Defensive End Mason Bennett connects with Coach Gies about his draft day experience in 2020! Mason shares his come up in amateur football playing for The Fort Garry Lions, Vincent Massey Trojans, Manitoba Provincial teams and Team Canada. Mason talks with Coach Gies about the...
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Episode 8: Caleb Goudie and Nathan Leitao: "Majoring in football"
St. James Rods Major Junior Head Coach Caleb Goudie and his Quarterback Nathan Leitao join Coach Gies to talk about their love for Major football in Manitoba. They share their football stories, Coach Gies plays a fun NFL trivia game called "Are you a real fan" and they share their Super Bowl...
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Episode 7: Michael O'Connor: "Made in Canada"
Toronto Argonauts Quarterback Michael O'Connor chats with Coach Gies about his amazing journey in the game of football. Michael speaks on his decision to transfer to The University of British Columbia (UBC) and subsequently winning the Vanier cup. We talk NFL playoff predictions and Michael…
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Episode 6: Mason McGriskin and Griffin Shillingford: "just Be yoU"
From Sherbrooke, Quebec, QB Mason McGriskin and WR Griffin Shillingford from Bishops University (BU) join Coach Gies to talk about what was accomplished this fall in the face of Covid19. The passing combination talk about their journey in the game of football with advice for the younger…
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Episode 5: Jeff Steinberg: Crossing borders
Coach Steinberg sits down with Coach Gies to chat about growing up in Winnipeg and his early days as a player, his transition after into coaching and his big move in 1998 to California becoming a Head Coach! We talk coaching mentors, Cali QB's and the reasons why Coach Steiny loves the "no huddle...
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Episode 4: VMC JV OFFENSIVE COACHES: Brothers from different mothers
Vincent Massey Collegiate (Wpg) Junior Varisty Head Coach Kris Johnston, along with his two Offensive coaches Jason Huclack and Eric Yuen chat with Coach Gies about their passion to coach JV Football! We play a fun game of NFL trivia, make college football playoff predictions and talk their...
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Episode 3: Andre Dueck: Leading by example
University of McMaster QB Andre Dueck joins Coach Gies to talk about his history in the game, his positive attitude towards handling adversity, and who is the GOAT?
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Episode 2: Jeff Stead: Changing Tempo
2007 Vanier Cup Champion QB coach Jeff Stead visits to talk about his background in the game, why he went "no huddle" and some insight into his tempo settings!
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Episode 1: Jay Prepchuk: Personality Traits
QB Coach Jay Prepchuk from Simon Fraser University and "Jay Prepchuk's Quarterback camps" talks about his life in the game and the personality traits needed to play QB at the next level!
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Podcast dedicated to the Canadian Quarterback and Offensive football!
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Talking QB's is created and hosted by Aaron Giesbrecht.
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