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Step inside the office of a professional football team and get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Players, coaches & other special guests will join Matt Baker in studio for a unique look at BC Lions football and other stories in the world of sports.
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Schedule Breakdown and Around The CFL With Justin Dunk
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1:14:36It was an early Holiday present for BC Lions and CFL fans, as the 2026 schedule was dropped this week! In their finale of 2025, Matt and Nik break down some of the more exciting games of our 72nd season filled with big matchups. Justin Dunk from 3DownNation stops by to talk schedule, the Lions hanging on to Keon Hatcher Sr. and his website’s exciti…
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Jacob Bond’s Journey From BCFC To The Lions + Touchdown Kelowna News, Grey Cup Week Recap
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49:03Matt and Nik are back on what has been an exciting couple of days in Lions land. The fellas recap Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna announcements and look ahead to the two pivotal matchups with Calgary and Edmonton next summer. Jacob Bond knows a thing or two about the Apple Bowl from his time with the Okanagan Sun, The fullback recaps his rookie season a…
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End Of Season Roundtable With The Moj & Giulio
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51:29The boys welcome in the dynamic duo of The Moj & Giulio for a post-mortem on the Lions’ 2025 season and Western Final loss at Saskatchewan. While the ending wasn’t what we wanted, the fellas all agree that the future is bright with Buck Pierce and Nathan Rourke at the helm. They also discuss what needs to be done this off-season to get over the hum…
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BC at Saskatchewan: Previewing Saturday's Western Final
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56:26The BC Lions have one last obstacle in front of them for the 112th Grey Cup. On this week’s episode of 1st and Now, Matt, MOJ & Nik zero in on the key areas to focus on against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The boys also re-hash a thrilling and sometimes stressful win over Calgary in the Western Semi-Final and salute the awesome Lions fans for bein…
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Calgary vs BC: Previewing Saturday's Western Semi-Final
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58:02Playoffs? Talking about Playoffs?! The boys are back to break down all you need to know about Saturday’s Western Semi-Final. We have no shortage of storylines, as the Lions look to take down Calgary in November for a third time in four seasons. What key areas are most important? We have you covered. To cap it all, Nik’s famous trivia takes a look a…
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BC Lions Playoff Race + Interview with TSN's Matthew Scianitti
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55:44Saskatchewan week! The Lions look for a sixth straight win and home field advantage in the Western Semi-Final, but will face a test against the league-leading Roughriders. TSN’s Matthew Scianitti joins the show to help preview this matchup and give some insight on the race for CFL Most Outstanding Player. Trivia takes us down crossover memory lane …
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Jarell Broxton Interview LIVE From Surrey’s Brownsville Pub
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55:01It’s been a big year for the offensive line! Left tackle Jarell Broxton joins the program LIVE from Surrey’s Brownsville Pub to discuss just that and the keys to a recent turnaround for the Lions. The boys also preview Friday’s big game with Edmonton, break down all of the crazy playoff scenarios and wrap up the program with some Survivor-style tri…
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Battle for 2nd in the West + Jevon Cottoy's Africa Trip & 6K Walk for Water
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55:21It’s another Calgary week! Matt, MOJ and Nik get you primed for The Gravy Bowl, as Saturday’s bash with the Calgary Stampeders comes with plenty at stake. Wide receiver Jevon Cottoy joins the show to talk about his pending return from injury, the keys to the recent turnaround and about his role as the Club’s World Vision ambassador and this Sunday’…
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CFL Rule Changes + Riley Pickett & Carl Meyer Interviews LIVE From Boston Pizza Guildford
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56:43The fellas were LIVE on location at Boston Pizza Guildford for a jam packed show. We recap a very busy week for the CFL and break down the CFL rule changes set to take effect next season. We are also joined by Lions fullback Riley Pickett and punter Carl Meyer, who break down the upcoming matchup with the Toronto Argonauts.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro 3…
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Nathan Rourke vs. Vernon Adams Jr. with Stamps reporter Natasha Staniszewski
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57:33Matt, MOJ & Nik preview Friday’s HUGE showdown for the BC Lions against the Calgary Stampeders. They break down the key storylines, including the Nathan Rourke/Vernon Adams Jr. QB matchup, with Stamps reporter Natasha Staniszewski. The fellas also talk about the impact of some newcomers on the defence and other key areas to watch for Friday night. …
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Previewing Friday's Rematch with Ottawa & All Things Campus Clash + Mike Sutherland Interview
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1:00:48With a big rematch with Ottawa on the horizon, Matt, MOJ and Nik recap the shocking turn of events on Friday and what needs to be done to turn this Lions ship around with six games to play. REDBLACKS radio analyst Mike Sutherland joins the show to talk about how last week may have turned their fortunes around and how the squad has rallied behind qu…
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Bye Week Recaps, Lineup Changes & Ottawa Preview + Lucky Whitehead Interview
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56:23The boys are back to preview a big Friday night battle in Ottawa and some possible lineup changes as the Lions look to get back on track. Lucky Whitehead joins the show from Virginia to talk about his life coaching high school football and raising chickens! Lucky also looks back on some of his best memories as a Lion, including touchdowns from Nath…
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Montreal Win Recap, Toronto Preview, & Lions OL Talk with 3DownNation's J.C. Abbott
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57:25It’s Toronto week! Matt, Nik and the MOJ break down the matchup with 3DownNation’s J.C. Abbott, who also gives his thoughts on Nathan Rourke and a very much improved Lions offensive line through 11 games. Kowalski is back with his world famous trivia featuring some star receivers of the past from both the Lions and Boatmen. We wrap it up with BCLC'…
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Emmanuel Arceneaux Interview LIVE From Boston Pizza Central City
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56:49It’s another alumni special as Emmanuel 'Manny' Arceneaux joins the show LIVE from Boston Pizza Central City. Manny talks about his current life as a dad and youth coach, along with going down memory lane for some of his career highlights with the Lions. President Duane Vienneau stops by for a preview of what to expect at Saturday’s Show N’ Shine a…
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Catching Up With Travis Lulay as BC Lions Invade The Hammer
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57:49We are getting you primed for a big rematch in Hamilton! Matt, MOJ and Nik talk about keys to taking down the Ticats. 2011 Grey Cup champion Travis Lulay makes a guest appearance to talk about his thoughts on Nathan Rourke, former teammate Buck Pierce’s transition to head coach, and takes a trip down memory lane. Kowalski’s world-famous trivia retu…
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We are getting you primed for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and a special Family Traditions game this Sunday! Matt, MOJ and Nik talk about the keys to a Lions bounce-back, plus the group is excited to welcome legend Bryan Burnham to the show for two segments. Burnham looks back on some of the big catches of his career and what he loved most about suiting…
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Watermelon Smash Preview with CFL on TSN's Glen Suitor
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56:19It’s Watermelon Smash week! The boys break down all of the key elements to watch for in Saturday’s home battle with the Saskarchewan Roughriders. The CFL on TSN’s Glen Suitor stops by for a preview and recaps a crazy weekend in Regina with the weather delays. Suits also discusses a hot start by the Calgary Stampeders in what is shaping up to be a c…
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Nathan Rourke and Josh Woods Interviews LIVE From Good Co.
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59:48The boys were LIVE on location at Good Co. Granville to recap a clutch win in Montreal. MOJ is FIRED UP this week! Linebacker Josh Woods talks about his return to the lineup and life with the Lions in year five with a new coaching staff. Nathan Rourke makes an appearance to talk about the victory and just how much fun he has had in 2025 thus far! K…
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Tackling The Montreal Alouettes With Joey Alfieri
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55:54The BC Lions are getting some potentially good news on the injury front ahead of Montreal on Saturday! The fellas discuss that and break down a big test with the East-leading Alouettes as Joey Alfieri from their content squad joins the program. This week’s trivia once again features an award-themed segment while we get some early week five lines fr…
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All Things Lions-Riders with Rod Pedersen
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59:35We’re onto Saskatchewan. Matt, Moj and Nik get your primed for the BC Lions' crucial Week 4 test against the undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders. Veteran broadcaster Rod Pedersen joins the show to set the mood from Riderville as the Watermelon-heads are off to a 3-0 start. Nik’s famous trivia takes a look at the Most Outstanding Canadians of the pa…
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Back Home For Rematch with Winnipeg Blue Bombers + Davis Sanchez Interview
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59:57Matt, Nik and The MOJ are back to tee up Saturday’s big rematch with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and what the BC Lions need to do in order to earn a split in the season series. The CFL on TSN’s Davis Sanchez joins the show for an overall look at both the Lions and the entire CFL through two weeks of action. We wrap up with Nik Kowalski’s famous trivi…
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Winnipeg Week! Darrin Bauming Helps Preview Massive Week Two Tilt
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1:00:37It’s Winnipeg week! Matt, Nik and MOJ start by recapping the big win over Edmonton last Saturday, which was another banger of a Concert Kickoff! MOJ is fired up over one key element of Thursday’s Bomber clas,h while the fellas also welcome in Darrin Bauming from Bonfire Sports for a look at what they’re saying in Manitoba ahead of this matchup. Nik…
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Keon Hatcher and James Butler LIVE From Good Co.
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1:00:41Matt, Nik and The MOJ were LIVE at Good Co. on Main St. for a jam-packed week one edition of 1st and Now! Wide receiver Keon Hatcher and running back James Butler joined the show to look back at a solid training camp and discuss the excitement to chase a Grey Cup in 2025. The fellas get you primed for Saturday’s Concert Kickoff clash with the Elks …
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Bob Marjanovich Breaks Down Camp & Upcoming Pre-Season Finale
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56:10As we get set for the final couple of days in Kamloops, the fellas bring in Lions play-by-play man Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich for an overall look at training camp and what to expect for our pre-season clash in Edmonton later this week. The boys also have some fun with their road trip city rankings! We welcome back Cam Tucker from BCLC & PlayNow.com …
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Looking Back At Langford & Key Camp Storylines With Rob Ralph
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47:01We have a game to recap! Matt and Nik are back on campus in Kamloops following 24 hours of fun at Bear Mountain Resort and Starlight Stadium. The fellas talk about solid performances in the pre-season opener and what to look forward to for the final 10 days of training camp. Assistant GM Rob Ralph joins the show to talk camp and what he sees from t…
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A Look At Camp Battles & 2025 Roster Construction With Neil McEvoy
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51:31One week into the Kamloops fun, Matt and Nik break down key camp battles shaping up and react to the exciting news of Snoop Dogg performing 2025 Concert Kickoff. VP of Football Operations Neil McEvoy joins the show to give a perspective on how the roster is shaping up and some camp memories from years past with the team. The fellas also bring our a…
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Boots On The Ground In Kamloops With Nathan Rourke
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57:46Matt and Nik made it to Kamloops and are fired up for the start of another BC Lions training camp. Nathan Rourke sits down with the fellas to talk about a productive off-season of training, film study and being an ambassador for the club's community programs. Nathan also breaks down being with younger brother Kurtis on the night the San Francisco 4…
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A Closer Look At The Re-Tooled Defence
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1:12:06With ONE WEEK remaining until we hit the field in Kamloops, Matt and Nik recap a productive CFL Draft and take a look at the BC Lions' defence heading into 2025. Hear from linebackers coach Glen Young on his football philosophy, history as a player that includes a Super Bowl appearance and his other talents. Ryan Phillips joins the show to discuss …
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Special Teams Coordinator Cory McDiarmid On Being Back With Lions After 25 Years
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1:03:19With less than two weeks to go until the Kamloops heat, Matt and Nik bring you a jam-packed episode of 1st and Now. We bring in special teams coordinator Cory McDiarmid for a stroll down memory lane from his first stint and a breakdown of the Lions’ important pieces on teams. The fellas also discuss their favourite game themes coming up this season…
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One Month Out | We Introduce You To A Trifecta Of New Assistant Coaches
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1:06:21Matt and Nik are back and getting giddy with inside 30 days remaining until our first training camp practices in Kamloops. With the coaching staff trickling into the office, the fellas speak with offensive line coach Paul Charbonneau, running backs coach Kristian Matte and receivers coach/passing game coordinator Kevin Bourgoin. The boys also take …
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Getting to Know Micah Awe and Deontai Williams
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49:52Matt and Nik are joined by a couple of off-season additions to the 2025 BC Lions roster. First, linebacker Micah Awe joins the show to talk about returning to the Lions, approaching 100 CFL games, playing at Texas Tech, and the different aspects of the state of Texas. Next, defensive back Deontai Williams discusses why he signed with BC, his father…
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March Madness, BC Lions Style with GM Ryan Rigmaiden
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1:00:34The Madness is just beginning! Matt and Nik preview this week’s CFL Combine and look ahead to some of the key training camp battles on the horizon. General manager Ryan Rigmaiden joins the show to talk about some of the things the squad is looking for in the Draft along with his expectations for training camp in Kamloops. 0:00 - Intro8:11 - Rob Ral…
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Putting The Bow On A Busy February with TSN's Farhan Lalji
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59:01What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. The boys are back and Bakes is playing hurt after a few days of fun in Sin City. He and Nik bring you all the latest stories from Lions land, including an overall look at free agency and intriguing camp battles with TSN's Farhan Lalji. Our Go For It Or Punt and They Not Like Us segments go heavy on the 4…
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Free Agent Additions, Nik and Moj's New Orleans Escapades with Bob Marjanovich
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1:01:21The boys are back to recap a busy first couple of days on the free agent front for your BC Lions. Bob "The Moj" Marjanovich stops by to talk about the new additions, the new coaching staff and what training camp battles he is excited about. The fellas also recap an eventful Super Bowl week where MOJ and Nik had boots on the ground in New Orleans, a…
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Free Agency Preview With Giulio Caravatta
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1:00:20The offseason has kicked into high gear as free agency is just around the corner. Lions' analyst Giulio Caravatta joins Matt and Nik to break down the key re-signings so far and what the squad might look to address when the market opens. Giulio also gives a solid account of the current state of Canadian quarterbacks. The fellas also discuss their f…
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Special Episode With Bo Lokombo As He Reflects On Career And What's Next
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28:25Bo Lokombo joins Matt and Nik on the heels of his retirement from football to recap some of his fondest memories as a Lion, both on and off the field. The linebacker leaves a lasting legacy as both a player and someone who gave back to his community, most recently as a proud ambassador for World Vision Canada.…
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2025 Loading: Signings, Trades & Coaches, Oh My! Plus Josh Woods Interview
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57:47In the 2025 season premiere of 1st and Now, Matt & Nik have plenty to talk about! From key player transactions to the coaching staff being assembled by Buck Pierce, the season prep. is in full force. The boys also talk with linebacker Josh Woods on both his injury recovery and the tragic fire situation in Los Angeles. To close it out, it’s an NFL-t…
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Holiday Edition? You Can Place Your 'Betts' On It!
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39:01Matt and Nik bring you the final episode of 2024 which happens to come on the same day 2023 Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts signed for two more years. The boys break that and a few other transactions down, talk about their favourite Christmas gifts of all time and have some fun with our 'Go For It Or Punt' and 'They Not Like Us' seg…
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It's been a big week for the BC Lions as Buck Pierce was officially sworn in as the team's 28th head coach. Buck joins this week's episode to reflect on arriving in Canada nearly 20 years ago, his greatest Lion memories, rising through the coaching ranks in Winnipeg and he also answers questions from fans in our latest mailbag. Matt and Nik also gi…
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Lions Changes & A Grey Cup Recap With Ben Grant
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56:30Matt and Nik break down the Lions' big week of moves while saluting Rick Campbell's job one day after he left the organization. The boys also recap an exciting and fulfilling Grey Cup week for Vancouver and discuss the Argonauts' victory with Ben Grant from XsandArgos, TSN 1050 and Three Down Nation.…
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Matt and Nik return with some post-mortem as the Lions fell short once again in their quest for a seventh Grey Cup. The fellas look back at key moments in the loss to Saskatchewan and look ahead to this weekend's division finals plus set the stage for what will still be a fun week of festivities as Vancouver gets set to host the 111th Grey Cup.…
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It’s s jam-packed edition of the podcast as Matt and Nik preview all of the key storylines for Saturday’s Western Semi-Final in Saskatchewan. Hear from Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta, head coach Rick Campbell, defensive back Garry Peters plus a discussion with CJME Regina’s Jamie Nye. November in the CFL has arrived! 0:00 - Intro1:34 - Week 20 vs M…
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(Regular) Season Finale With Alex Hollins, Vernon Adams & More
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45:58Matt and Nik bring you the final regular season podcast of 2024 before the playoff fun begins in two weeks! The fellas break down the quarterback change and keys to entering the playoffs on a high and also speak with Alexander Hollins on the vibe following last week's loss in Regina. Plus, Vernon Adams Jr, Nathan Rourke and Rick Campbell make post-…
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Ramping Up For Regina And Huge 2nd Place Battle
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45:33Matt and Nik are extra fired up after a victory and ready to go into hostile territory as the Lions prepare for a big tilt with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. You will hear from head coach Rick Campbell and defensive lineman Mathieu Betts on the keys to victory and the fellas also preview three other games across week 19 in the CFL. The …
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Serving Up A Gravy Bowl Preview As Lions Look To Get Back On Track
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40:37Matt and Nik tee up Friday's big battle against the Stampeders and what to expect in some key areas as we prepare for another eventful Gravy Bowl. The fellas also discuss the two transactions this week and how the impact the active roster on Friday. Hear from Rick Campbell and Nathan Rourke on the keys to victory along with some spicy takes in 'Go …
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TSN's Glen Suitor Discusses The Upcoming Stretch Drive And Previews Friday Night Football Against Hamilton
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46:49Matt and Nik are back after a bye week to preview the four-game stretch drive with TSN's Glen Suitor. 'Suits' breaks down what he likes about this Lions squad, the decision to go with Nathan Rourke and the differences between a Hamilton team that has found some juice since the last time we faced them.…
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Damon Allen Talks 2000 Grey Cup Ahead Of The Squad's Wall Of Fame Induction
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58:20The fellas catch up with Lions' all-time passing leader and 2000 Grey Cup champion Damon Allen ahead of Legends Night when the squad gets inducted to our Wall of Fame. Allen shares great stories and a few nuggets on how that team pulled together to win it all. Matt and Nik also recap the big win in Montreal and break down the keys to sinking the Bo…
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Previewing The Alouettes, Some Lion Award Candidates & Victoria Memories
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51:29An episode so jam-packed, no guest was required! Matt and Nik recap an unforgettable Touchdown Pacific including their favourite off-field moments and a dominant win over Ottawa. It’s Montreal week and the fellas zone in on some key storylines against the Alouettes. With one-third of the season to go, they also go over some highs and lows of 2024 t…
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Touchdown Pacific & A Breakdown With Veteran Sukh Chungh
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42:18It's a big week in Lions land as the squad is set to embark on Victoria and our Touchdown Pacific rematch with Ottawa. Matt and Nik recap Saturday's loss to the Redblacks and bring in offensive lineman Sukh Chungh for a fun interview on football, food and much more. The boys wrap it up by previewing OK Tire Labour Day Weekend in the CFL and with th…
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Matt and Nik are back in a jampacked week to recap Nathan Rourke's return and another tough loss to the Blue Bombers. Now it's all about a special home-and-home series with the Ottawa REDBLACKS with round one Saturday in the nation's capital. REDBLACKS radio voice A.J. Jakubec stops by for a preview of the game and a look at the tenth anniversary o…
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