Piffles Podcast

New Head Coach...  New Offensive Coordinator...  Same 3 guys on the pod. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back talking about the wave of positivity Corey Mace has brought to the Riders in his first week as Head Coach, Regina's own Marc Mueller's hiring as offensive coordinator, changes in Hamilton, and some Riders defensive free agents.   But the big topic is the revitalization of the Riders brand; what they have done, what they are doing, and what they need to do to bring back the glory. 

In an event that never happens, Rider news dropped right before Alex, Greg, and Steve recorded so they could talk about it when it was fresh.    And that news was Riders new Head Coach, Corey Mace.    Plus the guys breakdown his 2 man race with Buck Pierce, what happened with long time favourite Scott Milanovich, Touchdown Pacific was announced for 2024, and the Elks are out running of money?   Plus who are the defensive linemen the Riders should bring back and so much more.

The Grey Cup is over, the guys are back and their glasses are filled with Bomber fans tears with a hint of respect for Cody Fajardo. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down everything Grey Cup related: The game, the half time show, the questionable officiating, the signage, the new game entrance, and so much more.  Plus they discuss the CFL awards, what receivers and lineman that are must keeps, and more head coaching search news. 

Alex's streak of the most hair ends at 1 episode as the boys welcome former Riders sideline reporter and call in show host, Daniella Ponticelli to the show. In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg, and Steve with Daniella talk the latest Riders news, break down the CFL Divisional Finals, and talk about Daniella's time around the team, her future, and opening up her private life.   In Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the Grey Cup match up with the Bombers and Alouettes, Randy Ambrosie's really early State of The League Address, and a head coach update.   

Steve is back and the guys are talking playoffs.    Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown the CFL semifinals, discuss some of their favourite Riders semifinal moments, CFL awards and all stars, and the search for a new head coach.   Plus the guys preview the upcoming CFL East and West finals, break down the free agent QBs and RBs, and Greg has something to say about 3 of the final 4 starting QBs.

Alex and Greg are fanboying this week! Riders great Jeff Fairholm sits in for Steve as he gives his take on what happened to the Riders this season, what the team should look for in a new coach, and who are some of the players he would like to see back in Rider green. Plus 1989 memories, Taylor Field stories, maybe a story or 2, what he thinks about the 16-2 Argonauts, and this weeks CFL semifinal picks. 

There is still a week of the CFL regular season left but we are gathered here today to give the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders their last rites. Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the final game vs the Argos, the firing of Craig Dickenson, if it was enough and where does the team go from here. Plus they remember the good times the season brought, look at the final games not involving the Riders, and give their thoughts on who the new coach will be.

The Riders find another way to not clinch a playoff spot and the boys are here to talk about it.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the break down in Calgary versus the Stampeders. But on the plus side the Riders went bowling.   In the Odds and End Zones, the guys clarify the season tickets for the up coming season and talk about the CJFL playoffs with the upcoming PFC Championship between the Regina Thunder and the Saskatoon Hilltops.  Plus the guys break downs the upcoming game versus the Argos and do the weekly pick em. 

The guys showed up on a week where the Riders didn't. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve show way more emotion than the Riders did as they drop their 5th game in a row vs the Tiger-Cats. The guys talk about the amazing tributes to George Reed and the 2013 Grey Cup team, Terrible Craig Dickenson quotes, and do the Riders blow up this staff.  In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to hire their fantasy staff for next year. Plus Season tickets went up discreetly, will this affect how many people renew?  Also a quick look at the PFC/CJFL Playoffs, a preview of the literal must win by the Rider vs the Calgary Stampeders and  the weekly pick em.

Rider Nation is mourning as we say good bye to the great George Reed.  In the Opening Kick Off Alex, Greg, and Steve pay tribute to George Reed and look at the pluses and minuses of the game vs BC.  In the Odds and Endzones the guys give props to the CFL for getting Green Day as the Grey Cup half time act, wonder if and when Micah Awe will actually be suspended, Doug Brown really put his foot in his mouth, plus a whole bunch more odd ball Canadian Rules.  Plus breaking down the up coming game vs the Tiger-Cats and so much more

After a terrible loss and a lot of technical issues Alex, Greg, and Steve are back! In the Opening Kick Off the guys try to find hope in the loss to the Redblacks, explain why the team can't win East of Mosaic stadium, and who if anyone survives in management at the end of the year. In the Odds and Endzones we try to figure out the CFL's Kelce and Swift connection, the Riders legends night, and the realize there are kids buying beer for the first time that never seen the Stampeders miss the playoffs.  Plus the weekly breakdowns and so much more

The gang is all together.  In the Opening Kick Off, Greg, Alex, and Steve break down the Riders loss versus the Elks, Try to figure out why the defense is regressing, Are the Riders soft, and wonder if it is possible to keep Craig Dickenson away from a microphone.  In the Odds and Endzones, there is plenty of Roy Shivers and Danny Barrett talk, Are teams better than their records, and when do the Argos start resting their starters after lighting up the league? Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Redblacks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

It's just Greg and Alex this week. Did Steve run off with Chris Streveler? You need to listen to find out.  In the Opening Kick Off, Greg and Alex break down the Riders defeat at the Banjo Bowl, Try to define what the this Riders team actually is, and where are the bright spots for the last third of the season.  In the Odds and Endzones, former Rider Darnell Sankey is back in the league but in Montreal and 2 weeks after we have the commissioner on the stats page is working, so you are welcome.  Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Elks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

The boys are back and the Riders don't make it easy on Rider Nation's hearts. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the wild Labour Day finish, Pete Robertson's penalty and 1 game suspension, Have Craig Dickenson and Jeremy O'Day figured it out?   Then around the CFL in Odds and End Zones the guys talk about "Swag" Kelly reupping in Toronto long term, Duke Williams out in the Hammer, Banjo Bowl memories, plus the weekly picks.

The Riders may be coming off the by week but there is a still a ton to talk about in the CFL.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the Riders marketing around Labour Day, Is a home play off game really that crazy, and what are the chances of the Riders bringing back Dakoda Shepley off an NFL run. In the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars is he coming back north, Are the Elks not terrible?, and in USports the Mount Allison Mounties and Acadia Axemen had the most Canadian finish in football history and it was AMAZING!! Plus the guys tee up the Labour Day Classic and look at their weekly picks.

In this special episode CFL Commissioner, Randy Ambroise, joins Alex, Greg, and Steve for an open conversation about the legacy of Rich Stubler, Labour Day as a player, CFL Expansion and Marketing, Officiating, an honest assessment of Genius Sports transition, and much more. 

Straight from their basements (and a hotel room) the guys are back with their Cheetos to cover another CFL week  In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg and Steve discuss the wild win vs the BC Lions. Where has this intensity always been? Is Jake Dolegala the answer? And can we quit asking if Craig Dickenson is safe for the year? In the Odds and Endzones, the guys discuss the possibility of an Eastern crossover, the Elks finally winning a game, plus some of the unsung Rider heroes this season that no one saw coming.  Plus we are raising money for CFL Fans Fight Cancer check @pifflespod on socials to see how you can win a Roughriders signed ball. 

Piffles Podcast Episode 235 - Dickey On A Prayer Whoa! We're halfway there! The Riders are 9 games into their season and the guys take a look at where they started and try to figure out where they end up.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the drubbing the Riders took in Montreal, and they discuss if Head Coach Craig Dickenson can survive past the upcoming bye-week. In Odds and Endzones, The fallout of Edmonton Elks and President Victor Cui parting ways midseason, Winnipeg is down Zach Collaros but how good is Dru Brown way too early Most Outstanding Player predictions, and how the CFL schedule makes no sense. Plus breaking down the upcoming game vs the BC Lions and weekly CFL picks. 

Boom! The guys start off with a Max size announcement then settle in to discuss white knuckling through a tight game vs the Redblacks. Brett Freaking Lauther is back, this Sterns kid looks great but can they keep him on the roster, and why did neither coach want to win that game?  Around the League: Chad Kelly pulled due to a banged up ankle and the Argos lose their first game, Ticats and Tommy Condell "mutually" part ways, and Steve's favorite player, Chris Streveler, got cut from the NFL is he CFL bound? Plus the guys tee up the upcoming game in Montreal vs Cody Fajardo and Jason Maas

The guys are back and run down the Touchdown Atlantic. Is it Fine Time to move from Mason to Jake? Dickenson says Fine deserves the start but how short is the leash? But really, it could be worse... We could be the Elks.  Plus breaking down the upcoming game vs the Redblacks.