1 Down, 2 to GO! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the West Semi Final win vs the BC Lions. Who looked good? What do they need to improve? Was the 2 RB system really what we hoped it was? Can we just get a yard? In the the Odds and Endzones, its CFL awards and who do the guys think is going to bring some extra hardware home for the Riders. Plus Calgary did some coach reshuffling and the guys try to figure out who in the most beloved coach in Riders history. Plus a full look ahead at the West Fina...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 631
In what many hoped was the full ascension of the Riders was gone with the wind. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back and ready for the playoffs. They discuss the impact of the flat home finale, the importance of staying healthy, and who is coming back for the Western Semi-Final this weekend. Plus its more awards talk in the Odds and End Zones. And Randy Ambrosie announces he is retiring when the CFL finds his replacement. Then its a full look ahead at the Semi-Final vs BC and Piffles Picks....
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 630
The Riders are getting ready to take on the Stamps this Saturday to finish off the regular season and lex got to chat with receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker about the game, the season and what it's like going up against DB Rolan Millligan Jr. every day.
Oct 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 629
1 Regular season game left, First on the line... well... maybe,,, The guys are back and the Riders are back off a bye week with an important home game. Alex. Greg and Steve do a big deep dive into the upcoming game versus the Stampeders where the Riders could walk away with first in the west and the bye to the West Final. But before that is the game between Montreal and Winnipeg... The CFL season is down to the final 2 games of the season. NOW THAT'S FOOTBALL!!! Plus a shout out to the PFC Champ...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 628
The Riders are going into a bye week but are heating up and cliched a home playoff game! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the mollywhopping the Riders laid on the BC Lions and what it means for the quickly approaching playoffs. When everyone played great it hard to pick standouts, but the guys attempt to anyway. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to guess who the Riders nominees for the player awards will be and compare it to their guesses from the preseason. They ask the question, Are the Bomb...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 627
Playoffs! We are talking playoffs! The guys are back and they have a playoff game to look forward to... but where is it going to be? Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the play off clinching win vs the Elks, double check what the odds of a home playoff game is, and discuss the most important political campaign this season... The Piffles Podcast campaign for Rolan Milligan for MOP! In the Odds and Endzones the guys look at the Riders eligible rookie of the year list. Alex has thoughts on the CFL on...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 626
2 wins after Labour Day? Surely these are the best of times! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back breaking down the Riders win vs the Ottawa Redblacks and wondering if it is quicker to name the players that aren't injured. Who looked good in relief and who did not. But it wouldn't be a new week in the CFL and the biggest story being a "dirty" play of a Riders player. The guys look a at Deontai Williams' WWE style move at the end of the game and what that means going forward. Then in the Odds and Endzo...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 625
It's late September and the Riders won a game... Plan the parade! The guys are and Ridernation are rejuvenated after a win in Cow Town. Alex, Greg, and Steve are excited to talk about the first post Labour Day win in a long time. The guys discuss Ryquell Armstead's amazing Rider debut, the play of the Oline, and if the team can hang on to a play off spot. The CFL unveiled indigenous logos for all the teams that didn't have one including the Riders, where does it stack up? In the Odds and Endzone...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 624
Say his name and he appears! The return of Replacement Steve! Riders legend Jeff Fairholm joins Alex, Greg, and Steve to discuss the slide going into the bye week, what needs to be done to get out of it, and the identity of the team. Plus Jeff weighs in on Myles Brown and the zesty practise that Coach Mace shut down twice. Plus Jeff joins the guys to preview the upcoming "Don't want to call it a must win but it is" game against the Stampeders and Piffles Picks. This episode is dedicated to the m...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 623
Bye week couldn't have come at a better time. 0-6-1 in the past 7 and the guys are trying to find answers. Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown another close losing effort at the Banjo Bowl, if that's what its called anymore. Plus a very deep look at Myles Brown and his issues with the QBs and if the reputation he is getting is actually earned. In the Odds and Endzones, Former Argos are torching Chad Kelly and the team are there any issues there? The CFL no longer has "All-Stars, and what do the Ride...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 622
You have heard about Christmas in July, well Festivus has come early this year. The Riders are on a skid and the guys have a lot of problems and now you are going to hear about it. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Labour Day Classic loss to Bombers. Look at the ever hurting offensive line, what is going on with our receivers, can we make it through a game without hurting and offensive lineman, Bombers brass claiming that Myles Brown is a dirty player, and the disrespect the Bomber show to th...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 621
Alex and Steve are back from their CFL East Road Trip and it is time to talk football! They join Greg to first honour the memory of former Riders' Head Coach Ken Miller, who passed away this past week. Then the guys go over the Riders losing to the Argos by a rouge... A ROUGE!!!! They look at ups, the downs, Corey Mace's self evaluation, and where the team goes from here. In the Odds and Endzones, Steve and Alex talk about their trip out east, NFL cuts what players could come up North, plus a lo...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 620
1-4-1 In the past 6, and still first in the West! How do you celebrate first place and be mad at the games? Alex, Greg, and Steve try to make it make sense. The guys break down the very close loss to the CFL leading Montreal Alouettes, including a long look at the future of Brett Lauther. How was the return of Trevor Harris as QB1? Did he mesh with the new receivers? Was the defense the real deal? And most importantly how did the command centre screw up this week? In the Odds and Endzones, the g...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 619
A TIE!!! THERE ARE NO TIES IN FOOTBALL... well apparently there are. Fresh off an emergency live stream after the tie in Ottawa Greg and Alex are back and they brought Steve with them to fire another few shots at the CFL Command Centre. The guys breakdown the 22-22 tie with the Ottawa Redblacks and what it means going forward. Plus with Trevor Harris returning from injury, where did Shea Patterson rank on his 6 games as the QB1. Then in the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke is putting his NFL dre...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 618
Not the way Ridernation wanted that one to go, but let's talk it out! The boys are back and it's time to break down that loss versus the Edmonton Elks. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows, the ever growing injury report, and the accountability the Riders have shown from the players to the coaching staff. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys look at the rest of the major questions in the CFL like... is Winnipeg actually back? What is Calgary supposed to be? and Will the Command Centre ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 617
Ahead of the Riders hosting the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium, Roughriders star Defensive Back Rolan Milligan joined Alex to talk about the season so far, going up against Tre Ford and the Elks and more!
Aug 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 616
The Riders lose on the road and the guys and have become their parents... They aren't mad, just disappointed. Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows of the Riders loss in Montreal. From Frankie Hickson's amazing first half to the Spergon Wynn PTSD that Davis Alexander caused in Rider fans. The guys have it all covered. In the Odds and Endzones, Alex talks with the unofficial Guiness World Record Holder for fastest trip to all 9 CFL Stadiums, Chris Tymofichuk, about his record, the fan ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 615
Petra Mace, wife of Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace joins Alex for a special interview for the Piffles Podcast! What is it like to be the spouse of a pro football head coach? How about raising a family when your husband works long hours coaching? How intense is it to get into bodybuilding and place 5th IN THE WORLD at The Arnolds? Petra answers these questions and more as we learn a bit about the Mace family!
Jul 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 614
5-1!!!! The Riders downed the Bombers and the guys lost Steve to volleyball! Greg and Alex look at the Bombers' Adam Bighill's end of the game hit on Riders' QB Shae Patterson, break down the Riders win against the Bombers, who looked great and most importantly the Obsidian jerseys. Plus at the third season mark, where the guys are versus their own preseason predictions. In the Odds and Endzones, Wally Buono is talking US expansion, is that a smart idea? Is Ottawa for real or a mirage? Plus the ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 613
No Greg this week... or is there?!? Alex and Steve are joined by former Rider Defensive Tackle Marcus "Chunky" Adams to discuss this year's team, the importance of Micah Johnson's leadership, back when he played with the Riders, and if you look good you play good. Plus the guys breakdown the Riders first loss vs BC. The good, the bad, and the injuries. Then in the Odds and Endzones, Chris Jones got fired in Edmonton, Chaos ball between the Stamps and Bombers, and Montreal's winning streak snappe...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 612
NO ONE SAW THIS! The Riders are on their best start since 2013! Alex, Greg, and the actual Steve are back and dive deep into Shea Patterson's first CFL start. The guys break down the ball hawking defense, the pressure from the Defensive line, underrated players stepping up, the walking wounded on the D line and who the alumnus of distinction in the house was! In the Odds and Endzones, its a quick look around the league with cheap hits on QBs, Elks looking desperate, wondering if Jamal Morrow is ...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 611
Replacement Steve Alert!! No Steve this week, so that means Alex and Greg need a replacement Steve. Fortunately, CFL on TSN's own Paul LaPolice volunteered to slide right into the third chair for the Opening Kick Off. Coach LaPolice breaks down what he sees in the Riders this year, what to expect with Shea Patterson at QB1, The Dribble Kick, Rider memories, his foray into the world of YouTube and so much more. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the other happenings in the CFL during t...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 610
3-0!!!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve come out of the gate flying like the Riders did! The Guys break down the Riders' dismantling of the Tiger-cats from quick start till the end where Corey Mace finally got a true Gatorade shower. The look at who looked great, what the Riders need to tighten up, and who needs to heal up during the bye week. In the Odds and Endzones, Winnipeg threw everything they had at BC and still couldn't win, Montreal looks like a juggernaut, Edmonton just can't get out of their o...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 609
Saskatchewan Roughriders Linebacker C.J. Avery joined Alex to talk his time in Riderville so far, his knack for clutch interceptions and Sunday's upcoming rematch with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Jun 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 608
2-0!!! Never ask how, just ask how many! In a really extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve break down that nail biting finish in Hamilton. From who looked great, whose ship had Sayles-ed, why the team's run defense is so great and why the run offense isn't, plus game stars and try to figure when it is safe to play the ball without a helmet. Also a quick look at the plaza of honour class for this season. In the Odds and End Zones, the guys talk about 50 cent in BC, Calgary's "best by f...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 607
1-0! The Dream of a Riders undefeated season is still alive! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders road win in Edmonton. The good, the bad, the massive amount of penalties in the first half, the players stepping up, and how much different this team is under Corey Mace. Then in the Odds and Endzones the guys dig into how bad Winnipeg looked, ask if Calgary is better or Hamilton bad, wonder if Chad Kelly is going to get his job back based on Cameron Dukes first game, and the chipped ball con...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 606
LET'S GO RIDER FANS!!! We have made it through the off season and EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the surprise drop of the new alternate logo and uniform, discuss the final Rider cuts and roster moves, and make some very bold predictions. Plus the CFL announced the Grey Cup Halftime show before the season started, CFL fans don't have to talk Chad Kelly for awhile, and TSN released their Top 50 players for 2024, and there is an actual game to preview. CFL is back!...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 605
The boys are back and they are planning the parade route! Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about another Riders' undefeated preseason, who looks good, who has to go, and what the Riders will do about the most important position to Rider Nation, QB2. Plus the BC Lions knock another game concert out of the park, the Weston Dressler Hall of Fame debate, and they try to figure out Brett Lauther's preseason issues.
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 604
Rider Nation got their first peek at what a Corey Mace team is going to look like and Alex and Greg are here to talk about it! With Steve on the 1 game, the other 2 guys break down who looked good, who looked ok, and if anyone really looked bad. Tried to make sense of the back up QB situation and who in the really stacked defense is going to be on the outside looking in. Chad Kelly finally said something right through a statement so what does that mean for the CFL? Plus the guys breakdown the up...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 603
A day late but never a dollar short! The Guys are back and we are officially into training camp and we have an exhibition game coming! Alex, Greg, and Steve dig into the optimism and excitement coming out of Rider training camp in Saskatoon. The early camp moves, the always important left tackle debate, the surprise cuts, and who has made an impression early in camp. Plus the guys discuss the Chad Kelly and Shawn Lemon situations and how they are different. But more importantly they have a game ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 602
