Takeoffs and Touchdowns Machinists Talking Football

On this episode, Kevin, Wade, Keith and Jackson give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 18 of the 2025/2026 NFL season. It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines Canada today:)

On this episode, special guest Christy Slauenwhite, talks about the work that is happening within the Women's Committee at District 140 . We also have a Eljay as a special guest, filling in for Kevin. Christy, Wade, Eljay and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 16 of the 2025/2026 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest, IAM Local President Eljay Camponi gives an update on what is happening Local 1681 in Alberta. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Eljay also give their insights into this last week of NFL games for the 2025/2026 NFL season. It's still not too late to donate to the Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines. Your donation will help change someone's life!

On this episode, Kevin, Wade and Keith give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 13 of the 2025/2026 NFL season. Takeoffs and Touchdowns want to wish all the nation a Happy Thanksgiving.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest, Rick Singh, talks about what's going on at IAM Local 16 in Canada. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Rick also give their insights into the upcoming week 12 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines Canada.

On this episode, special guest, TJ Chrupalo, talks about what's going on at IAM Local 1681 in Canada. Keith, Kevin, Wade and TJ also give their insights into the upcoming week 11 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines Canada.

On this  episode, special guest Chris Greniuk, General Chairperson District 140, talks about the work that is happening in the prairie region at District 140. Chris, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the tenth week of the 2025/2026 NFL season. 

On this  episode, special guest Stan Theofilaktidis, talks about the work that is happening at IAM Local 2413. Stan, Kevin, Wade and Eljay also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the ninth week of the 2025/2026 NFL season. 

On this episode, special guest, Jonathan Battaglia, IAM Communications Director talks about the important work that is going on in the IAM Communications department. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Jonathan also give their insights into the upcoming week 8 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, Keith, Kevin and Wade give their insights into the upcoming week 7 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, Chris Lipsit, General Chairperson District 140,  talks about what's going on in his world. Kevin, Wade, Eljay and Chris also give their insights into the upcoming week 6 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, Vick Seebalak, President, Local 2323,  talks about what's going on in his world. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Vick also give their insights into the upcoming week 5 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest Craig Chard, talks about the work that is happening in the pacific region at District 140. Craig, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the fourth week of the 2025/2026 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest, Dave Flowers, IAM District 140 - President and Directing General Chairperson talks about what's going on in his world. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Dave also give their insights into the upcoming week 3 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, Ben Ladouceur, Local 2323,  talks about what's going on in his world. Keith, Kevin, Eljay and Ben also give their insights into the upcoming week 2 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, IAM Canada GVP David Chartrand, talks about what's going on at the IAM in Canada. Keith, Kevin, Wade and David also give their insights into the upcoming week 1 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, IAM Local President Eljay Camponi gives an update on what is happening Lodge 1681 in Alberta. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Eljay also give their insights into this last week of NFL games for the 2024/2025 NFL season. It's still not too late to donate to the Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines. Your donation will help change someone's life!

On this episode, Air Transport Coordinator, Keith Aiken talks about what's happening in transportation in Canada. Jackson, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 17 of the 2024/2025 NFL season. Takeoffs and Touchdowns want to wish all the nation a very Merry Christmas. All the best to you and your families in 2025.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest, International Representative, Kim Valliere talks about the 2025 Political Action Symposium. Kim, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 16 of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest James Murray, tells us about what is going on at Local 1751. James, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 15 of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest Jackson Timms, tells us about what is going on in his world. Jackson, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 14 of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest Christy Slauenwhite, talks about the work that is happening on the west coast of Canada. We also have a Jackson as a special guest, filling in for Wade. Christy, Kevin, Jackson and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 13 of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest Aaron Miller, talks about the work that is happening at his workplace represented by District 78. Aaron, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for week 12 of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest Craig Chard, talks about the work that is happening in the pacific region at District lodge 140. Craig, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the eleventh week of the 2024/2025 NFL season.It's never too late to change someones life. Donate to The Guide Dogs of America today:)

On this episode, special guest, IAM Representative Paul Hicks, talks about what is happening at Local 2323. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Paul also give insights into this weeks matchups and make their picks for week 10 of the 2024/25 NFL Season.

On this episode, special guest, Chief Steward Jeff Dunn, talks about what is happening at Local 1681 with the IAM. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Jeff also give insights into this weeks matchups and make their picks for week 9 of the 2024/25 NFL Season.

On this episode, special guest, IAM International Representative Tony Didoshak, talks about his career with the IAM. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Tony also give insights into this weeks matchups and make their picks for week 8 of the 2024/25 NFL Season.

On this episode, special guest, IAMAW District Lodge 140 President and Directing General Chairperson, Dave Flowers, highlights what is happening at District Lodge 140. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Dave also give insights into this weeks matchups and make their picks for week 7 of the 2024/25 NFL Season.

On this episode, special guest, Jonathan Battaglia, IAM Communications Director talks about the important work that is going on in the IAM Communications department. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Jonathan also give their insights into the upcoming week 6 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, TJ Chrupalo, talks about what's going on at IAM Local 1681 in Canada. Keith, Kevin, Wade and TJ also give their insights into the upcoming week 5 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, IAM Canada GVP David Chartrand, talks about what's going on at the IAM in Canada. Keith, Kevin, Wade and David also give their insights into the upcoming week 4 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, Matt Pyne, talks about what's going on and coming up at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Matt also give their insights into the upcoming week 3 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, Chuck Lowe, talks about the work that happens behind the scenes at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Chuck also give their insights into the upcoming week 2 slate of NFL games. It's still not too late to join the Takeoffs and Touchdowns NFL Pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines.

On this episode, special guest, IAM Local Lodge President Eljay Camponi gives an update on what is happening in his Lodge in Alberta. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Eljay also give their insights into the opening week of NFL games for the 2024/2025 NFL season. It's still not too late to join our NFL pick'em pool. Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines. 

On this final episode of Season 1,  Kevin, Wade and Keith  give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the eighteenth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. Thanks to all the takeoffs and Touchdowns Nation for all their support throughout Season 1.Special thanks to this years guests that came on and talked about the great work that is happening at the IAMAW. Please like our Takeoffs and Touchdowns Facebook page and look for updates on the pool for 2024/25 NFL Season. Solidarity!

On this episode, returning special guest Dave Flowers, talks about the work that is happening at District lodge 140. David, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the seventeenth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. The Touchdowns and Takeoffs family would like to wish the T&T nation a Happy New Year. All the best to you and your families in 2024. Solidarity!

On this episode, special guest Craig Chard, talks about the work that is happening in the pacific region at District lodge 140. Craig, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the sixteenth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. The Touchdowns and Takeoffs family would like to wish the T&T nation a very Merry Christmas. All the best to you and your families in 2024. Solidarity!

On this  episode, special guest Thomas James Chrupalo, talks about the work that is happening at IAM Local Lodge 1681. Thomas James, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the fifteenth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season.  Solidarity!

On this  episode, special guest Stan Theofilaktidis, talks about the work that is happening at IAM Local Lodge 2413. Stan, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the fourteenth  week of the 2023/2024 NFL season.  Solidarity!

On this episode, Keith, Kevin and Wade  give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the thirteenth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this  episode, special guest Matt Barnable, talks about the great work that is happening in the Atlantic region. Matt, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the twelfth  week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. Takeoffs and Touchdowns would like to wish our American listeners a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful time with loved ones. Solidarity!

On this  episode, special guest Peter Tsoukalas, talks about the work that is happening this week in his region. Peter, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the eleventh  week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this  episode, special guest Luis Silvas, talks about the work that is happening at the IAM W3 Center. Luis, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the tenth  week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this  episode, special guest Peter Greenberg, Assistant Director, Strategic Resources, talks about the work that is happening in the IAM Strategic Resources department. Peter, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the ninth  week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this spooky episode, special guest Mary McHugh, Director, William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center talks about the great work that is happening at the center. Mary, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the eight week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. Our picks are the scariest thing about this episode. Happy Halloween!

On this episode, special guest Zack Gittlen of Guide Dogs of America/ Tender Loving Canines talks about the awesome work that has been happening at GDA/TLC. Zack, Kevin, Wade and Keith also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the seventh week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. If you are interested in making a difference in someone's life - you can donate to the Guide Dogs of America at www.guidedogsofamerica.org.

On this episode, IAM Transportation General Vice President Richie Johnsen talks about the awesome work that has been happening in transportation. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Richie also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the sixth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this episode, Keith, Kevin and Wade  give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the fifth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. 

On this episode, IAM Communications representative Frank Saptel talks about the work of the Canadian Labour International Film Festival. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Frank also give their insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the fourth week of the 2023/2024 NFL season. If you are interested in finding out more about CLIFF and watch some great labour films,  you can find information on their website at www.labourfilms.ca.

On this episode, special guest, IAM Local Lodge 1681 President Eljay Camponi gives an update as to what is happening in his lodge in the province of Alberta. Keith, Kevin, Wade and Eljay also give insights into this weeks NFL matchups and make their picks for the third week of the 2023/24 NFL Season.